What oil does Pita Pit fry in?
Pita Pit cooks with avocado oil.
In detail: Greek Grilled Cheese items and the Pita + Dip are "Seared in Avocado Oil" per the chain's own menu. Highly refined soybean oil in the dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo and Caesar dressing; canola oil in the hummus and the tortilla base. Grilled proteins cooked on a shared grill with minimal added oil.
Ordering at Pita Pit? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderPita Pit at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Avocado oil |
| Seed oils | Not in the fryer |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.7 g average per item, 90 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Avocado oil: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pita Pit
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 |
|---|---|
| Greek Salad Bowl | 4.0g |
| Garden Pita | 4.0g |
| Veggie Pita | 5.0g |
| Chicken Souvlaki Pita | 5.0g |
| Ham n' Eggs Breakfast Pita | 5.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Pita Pit 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 Pita Pit 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 Pita Pit fry in?
Pita Pit cooks with avocado oil. In detail: Greek Grilled Cheese items and the Pita + Dip are "Seared in Avocado Oil" per the chain's own menu. Highly refined soybean oil in the dressings, mayo-based sauces, chipotle mayo and Caesar dressing; canola oil in the hummus and the tortilla base. Grilled proteins cooked on a shared grill with minimal added oil.
Does Pita Pit use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: Pita Pit cooks with avocado oil. Some other items still contain seed oils, so check the grams for each one.
Does Pita Pit use beef tallow?
No. Pita Pit cooks with avocado oil, not beef tallow.
Does Pita Pit use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Pita Pit cooks with avocado oil. 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 Pita Pit?
Greek Salad Bowl (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Garden Pita (4.0 g) and Veggie Pita (5.0 g).
Which Pita Pit item has the most seed oil?
Falafel Pita, at about 15.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.