What oil does Nick the Greek fry in?
Nick the Greek most likely fries in canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying.
Ordering at Nick the Greek? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderNick the Greek at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.1 g average per item, 67 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Nick the Greek
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Avgolemono Soup | 1.0g |
| Halloumi Pita | 2.7g |
| Prasini Salad | 3.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (chicken) | 4.0g |
| Souvlaki Plate (pork) | 4.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Nick the Greek order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Nick the Greek report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Nick the Greek fry in?
Nick the Greek most likely fries in canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Canola or soybean oil for fries; olive oil on salads and rice; beef/lamb rendered fat in gyro meat; canola likely used for falafel frying.
Does Nick the Greek use seed oils?
Yes. Nick the Greek most likely fries in canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Nick the Greek use beef tallow?
No. Nick the Greek most likely fries in canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Nick the Greek use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Nick the Greek most likely fries in canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Nick the Greek?
Halloumi Pita (2.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Prasini Salad (3.0 g) and Souvlaki Plate (chicken) (4.0 g).
Which Nick the Greek item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Gyro (pita), at about 31.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.