What oil does PJ's Coffee fry in?
PJ's Coffee cooks with canola oil.
In detail: Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets.
Ordering at PJ's Coffee? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderPJ's Coffee at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.6 g average per item, 70 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at PJ's Coffee
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 |
|---|---|
| Café au Lait | 0.2g |
| Protein Velvet Ice | 0.2g |
| Vienna Crème | 0.4g |
| Caramel Crème | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Velvet Ice | 0.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your PJ's Coffee 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 PJ's Coffee 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 PJ's Coffee fry in?
PJ's Coffee cooks with canola oil. In detail: Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets.
Does PJ's Coffee use seed oils?
Yes. PJ's Coffee cooks with canola oil. Its seed oil grade is A, about 1.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does PJ's Coffee use beef tallow?
No. PJ's Coffee cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does PJ's Coffee use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. PJ's Coffee cooks with canola 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 PJ's Coffee?
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich (5.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Club Sandwich (7.0 g) and Cuban Sandwich (7.0 g).
Which PJ's Coffee item has the most seed oil?
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit, at about 7.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.