PJ's Coffee Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, PJ's Coffee cooks with: Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets. Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at PJ's Coffee
| Hot Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Café au Lait | 0.0g PUFA |
| Skinny Vanilla Latte | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Mocha | 0.0g PUFA |
| Regular Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at PJ's Coffee
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit | 7.0g PUFA |
| Club Sandwich | 7.0g PUFA |
| Cuban Sandwich | 7.0g PUFA |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese on Bagel | 6.0g PUFA |
| Beignets | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does PJ's Coffee use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, PJ's Coffee cooks with: Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets. Across the 72 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does PJ's Coffee cook with?
Our research indicates: Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does PJ's Coffee use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates PJ's Coffee cooks with Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is PJ's Coffee seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates PJ's Coffee cooks with Dairy/milk fat for espresso drinks; canola oil for beignets, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at PJ's Coffee?
Hot Coffee is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at PJ's Coffee, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at PJ's Coffee?
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at PJ's Coffee, at an estimated 7.0g 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 PJ's Coffee lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch.