Waitrose Cafe UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Waitrose Cafe UK cooks with: rapeseed and sunflower oil. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Waitrose Cafe 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: Bacon in a Roll with Egg + Americano, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Porridge with Honey & Blueberries | 1.0g |
| Bircher Muesli | 2.0g |
| Carrot & Coriander Soup | 2.0g |
| Portuguese Custard Tart | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Waitrose Cafe UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips with Tartare Sauce | 18.0g |
| Kids Chicken Goujons with Chips & Beans | 11.0g |
| Kids Fish Fingers with Chips & Peas | 11.0g |
| Traditional Large Breakfast | 9.0g |
| Chicken & Pesto Ciabatta | 9.0g |
Every Waitrose Cafe UK item, ranked
All 39 items we have for Waitrose Cafe UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.0g |
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Sourdough Toast with Butter | 1.0g |
| Porridge with Honey & Blueberries | 1.0g |
| Bircher Muesli | 2.0g |
| Beans on Toast | 2.0g |
| Carrot & Coriander Soup | 2.0g |
| Scone with Jam & Clotted Cream | 2.0g |
| Portuguese Custard Tart | 2.0g |
| Eton Mess Frappe | 2.0g |
| Welsh Rarebit with Ham Hock on Toast | 3.0g |
| Scrambled Eggs on Toast | 3.0g |
| Cream of Chicken Soup | 3.0g |
| Bacon in a Roll with Egg | 4.0g |
| Brioche Custard French Toast | 4.0g |
| Avocado on Toast | 4.0g |
| Cheese Toastie | 4.0g |
| Smoky Vegan Chilli Bowl | 4.0g |
| Kids Margherita Pizza with Salad | 4.0g |
| Kids Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes with Banana | 4.0g |
| Double Chocolate & Orange Cookie | 4.0g |
| Sausage in a Roll | 5.0g |
| Potato Omelette with Chargrilled Peppers & Feta | 5.0g |
| Eggs Royale with Smoked Salmon | 5.0g |
| Traditional Small Breakfast | 6.0g |
| Avocado with Bacon on Sourdough Toast | 6.0g |
| Sausage & Mash | 6.0g |
| Greek Style Salad with Halloumi | 6.0g |
| American Style Salt Beef Flatbread | 7.0g |
| Chicken Hot Plate | 8.0g |
| Chicken & Pesto Toastie | 8.0g |
| Traditional Large Breakfast | 9.0g |
| Chicken & Pesto Ciabatta | 9.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Goujons with Chips & Beans | 11.0g |
| Kids Fish Fingers with Chips & Peas | 11.0g |
| Fish & Chips with Tartare Sauce | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Waitrose Cafe UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Waitrose Cafe UK cooks with: rapeseed and sunflower oil. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Waitrose Cafe UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed and sunflower oils — the chips and fries served in the cafes are Waitrose own-label lines that are par-cooked in rapeseed and sunflower oils (Waitrose Chunky Chips, Frites and Essential Oven Chips all state 'cooked in rapeseed and sunflower oils'; Essential Frozen French Fries are 5% sunflower oil), and the same blend carries the battered fish and the kids' goujons and fish fingers; dressings, pesto and mayonnaise are rapeseed-oil based, while butter is used on the toast, brunch plates and in the bakery. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Waitrose Cafe UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Waitrose Cafe UK cooks with rapeseed and sunflower oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Waitrose Cafe UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Waitrose Cafe UK cooks with rapeseed and sunflower oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Waitrose Cafe UK?
Fresh Fruit Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Waitrose Cafe UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Waitrose Cafe UK?
Fish & Chips with Tartare Sauce is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Waitrose Cafe UK, at an estimated 18.0g 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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