SOHO Coffee Co UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, SOHO Coffee Co UK cooks with: no deep fryer in store — food is grilled, toasted or served cold; the seed-oil load comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, pesto and salad dressings, from sunflower/rapeseed oil in bought-in flatbreads, ciabattas, baguettes and bakery items, and from palm/rapeseed shortening in the croissants and sweet bakes; bought-in falafel is pre-fried in rapeseed or sunflower oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at SOHO Coffee Co UK
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.
Cleanest full order: Mac & Cheese Sourdough Toastie + Flat White, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Porridge with Honey & Fresh Banana | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Knot | 3.0g |
| Simply Cheese Toastie | 3.0g |
| Classic Mac & Cheese | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at SOHO Coffee Co UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spicy Tuna Flatbread | 9.0g |
| Pesto Chicken Ciabatta | 9.0g |
| Chicken & Bacon Caesar Baguette | 9.0g |
| Jacket Potato: Chicken Caesar | 8.0g |
| Beetroot Falafel Buddha Bowl | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does SOHO Coffee Co UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, SOHO Coffee Co UK cooks with: no deep fryer in store — food is grilled, toasted or served cold; the seed-oil load comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, pesto and salad dressings, from sunflower/rapeseed oil in bought-in flatbreads, ciabattas, baguettes and bakery items, and from palm/rapeseed shortening in the croissants and sweet bakes; bought-in falafel is pre-fried in rapeseed or sunflower oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does SOHO Coffee Co UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer in store — food is grilled, toasted or served cold; the seed-oil load comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, pesto and salad dressings, from sunflower/rapeseed oil in bought-in flatbreads, ciabattas, baguettes and bakery items, and from palm/rapeseed shortening in the croissants and sweet bakes; bought-in falafel is pre-fried in rapeseed or sunflower oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does SOHO Coffee Co UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates SOHO Coffee Co UK cooks with no deep fryer in store — food is grilled, toasted or served cold; the seed-oil load comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, pesto and salad dressings, from sunflower/rapeseed oil in bought-in flatbreads, ciabattas, baguettes and bakery items, and from palm/rapeseed shortening in the croissants and sweet bakes; bought-in falafel is pre-fried in rapeseed or sunflower oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is SOHO Coffee Co UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates SOHO Coffee Co UK cooks with no deep fryer in store — food is grilled, toasted or served cold; the seed-oil load comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise, Caesar dressing, pesto and salad dressings, from sunflower/rapeseed oil in bought-in flatbreads, ciabattas, baguettes and bakery items, and from palm/rapeseed shortening in the croissants and sweet bakes; bought-in falafel is pre-fried in rapeseed or sunflower oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at SOHO Coffee Co UK?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at SOHO Coffee Co UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at SOHO Coffee Co UK?
Spicy Tuna Flatbread is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at SOHO Coffee Co UK, at an estimated 9.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where SOHO Coffee Co UK lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.