The Breakfast Club UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Breakfast Club UK cooks with: rapeseed/sunflower vegetable oil blend in the fryers (UK independent-cafe norm for hash browns, chips and fried chicken); butter on the griddle for eggs and pancakes. The chain does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so this is inferred from category norms rather than a company source, hence medium confidence. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Breakfast Club 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: Eggs Benedict + Filter Coffee, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Pancakes, Cream & Berries | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Short Stack Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Waffle with Passion Fruit Cheesecake | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at The Breakfast Club UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken, Bacon & Waffles | 14.0g |
| Mr Big Chicken | 13.0g |
| The Full Monty | 11.0g |
| TBC Breakfast Burger | 10.0g |
| Chips | 10.0g |
Every The Breakfast Club UK item, ranked
All 35 items we have for The Breakfast Club UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mocha | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Filter Coffee | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Pancakes, Cream & Berries | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Eggs on Toast | 3.0g |
| Passion Fruit Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Short Stack Pancakes | 3.0g |
| Waffle with Passion Fruit Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 4.0g |
| Eggs Florentine | 4.0g |
| Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs | 4.0g |
| Avo, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Club Pancakes | 5.0g |
| Eggs All Day | 5.0g |
| Bean Shakshouka & Avo Toast | 6.0g |
| Blueberry Pancakes & Bacon | 6.0g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 6.0g |
| Bacon Butty | 6.0g |
| Squeaky Bun Time (Halloumi & Hot Honey) | 7.0g |
| Hash Browns | 7.0g |
| Veggie Spoon | 8.0g |
| The Breakfast Club 'Club' Sandwich | 8.0g |
| The Greasy Spoon | 9.0g |
| Big Stack | 9.0g |
| TBC Breakfast Burger | 10.0g |
| Chips | 10.0g |
| Bacon, Eggs, Chips & Beans | 10.0g |
| The All American | 10.0g |
| The Full Monty | 11.0g |
| Mr Big Chicken | 13.0g |
| Fried Chicken, Bacon & Waffles | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Breakfast Club UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Breakfast Club UK cooks with: rapeseed/sunflower vegetable oil blend in the fryers (UK independent-cafe norm for hash browns, chips and fried chicken); butter on the griddle for eggs and pancakes. The chain does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so this is inferred from category norms rather than a company source, hence medium confidence. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Breakfast Club UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/sunflower vegetable oil blend in the fryers (UK independent-cafe norm for hash browns, chips and fried chicken); butter on the griddle for eggs and pancakes. The chain does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so this is inferred from category norms rather than a company source, hence medium confidence. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Breakfast Club UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Breakfast Club UK cooks with rapeseed/sunflower vegetable oil blend in the fryers (UK independent-cafe norm for hash browns, chips and fried chicken); butter on the griddle for eggs and pancakes. The chain does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so this is inferred from category norms rather than a company source, hence medium confidence, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Breakfast Club UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Breakfast Club UK cooks with rapeseed/sunflower vegetable oil blend in the fryers (UK independent-cafe norm for hash browns, chips and fried chicken); butter on the griddle for eggs and pancakes. The chain does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so this is inferred from category norms rather than a company source, hence medium confidence, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Breakfast Club UK?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Breakfast Club UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Breakfast Club UK?
Fried Chicken, Bacon & Waffles is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Breakfast Club UK, at an estimated 14.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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