The Original Pancake House Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Original Pancake House cooks with: butter. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Original Pancake House
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: French Crepes, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Swedish Pancakes | 1.0g |
| French Crepes | 1.0g |
| Cherry Kijafa Crepes | 1.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Crepe | 1.0g |
| French Toast | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at The Original Pancake House
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Georgia Pecan Pancakes | 12.0g |
| Pecan Waffle | 12.0g |
| Wheat Germ Pancakes | 6.0g |
| Three Little Pigs in Blankets | 6.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash with Eggs | 6.0g |
Every The Original Pancake House item, ranked
All 86 items we have for The Original Pancake House, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Lingonberries | 0.0g |
| Cinnamon Applesauce | 0.0g |
| Blueberry Compote | 0.0g |
| Fresh Whipped Cream | 0.0g |
| Cream of Wheat | 0.0g |
| Melon in Season | 0.0g |
| Fresh Berries in Season | 0.0g |
| Fresh Grapefruit | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Decaf Coffee | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream | 0.0g |
| Hot Tea | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Buttermilk | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Tomato Juice | 0.0g |
| Fresh-Squeezed Grapefruit Juice | 0.0g |
| Postum | 0.0g |
| Swedish Pancakes | 1.0g |
| Hickory Smoked Ham | 1.0g |
| French Crepes | 1.0g |
| Bacon (3 slices) | 1.0g |
| Cherry Kijafa Crepes | 1.0g |
| Mandarin Crepes | 1.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Crepe | 1.0g |
| Canadian Bacon | 1.0g |
| One Egg Any Style | 1.0g |
| Toast with Preserves | 1.0g |
| Old Fashioned Oatmeal | 1.0g |
| Assorted Dry Cereal | 1.0g |
| French Toast | 2.0g |
| Sausage Links | 2.0g |
| Hash Browns | 2.0g |
| Two Eggs Any Style | 2.0g |
| Potato Pancakes | 2.0g |
| Continental Crepes | 2.0g |
| Tahitian Maiden's Dream | 2.0g |
| Sausage Patties | 2.0g |
| Dutch Baby | 3.0g |
| Apple Pancake | 3.0g |
| Junior Plate | 3.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 3.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash | 3.0g |
| Blueberry Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) | 4.0g |
| Belgian Waffle | 4.0g |
| Cheese Omelette | 4.0g |
| Pumpkin Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Pumpkin Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Buckwheat Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Sourdough Flap Jacks | 4.0g |
| 49er Flap Jacks | 4.0g |
| Banana Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Hawaiian Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Coconut Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Dollar Pancakes | 4.0g |
| Strawberry Waffle | 4.0g |
| Coconut Waffle | 4.0g |
| Apple Waffle | 4.0g |
| Blueberry Waffle | 4.0g |
| Ham and Cheese Omelette | 4.0g |
| Ham Omelette | 4.0g |
| Fresh Vegetarian Omelette | 4.0g |
| Plain Omelette | 4.0g |
| Minced Ham and Scrambled Eggs | 4.0g |
| Bacon and Eggs | 4.0g |
| Ham and Eggs | 4.0g |
| Canadian Bacon and Eggs | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Bun Pancakes | 5.0g |
| Denver Omelette | 5.0g |
| Bacon Pancakes | 5.0g |
| The Two by Four | 5.0g |
| Bacon Waffle | 5.0g |
| Mushroom Omelette | 5.0g |
| Spanish Omelette | 5.0g |
| Sausage and Eggs | 5.0g |
| Links and Eggs | 5.0g |
| Cinnamon Almond French Toast | 5.0g |
| Wheat Germ Pancakes | 6.0g |
| Three Little Pigs in Blankets | 6.0g |
| Corned Beef Hash with Eggs | 6.0g |
| Pork Green Chile Eggs Benedict | 6.0g |
| Georgia Pecan Pancakes | 12.0g |
| Pecan Waffle | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Original Pancake House use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Original Pancake House cooks with: butter. Across the 86 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does The Original Pancake House cook with?
Our research indicates: clarified/rendered butter on the griddle for Apple Pancake, Dutch Baby, potato pancakes, French toast, crepes and GF pancakes (no peanut oil); standard buttermilk pancake and waffle batters and general food prep use peanut oil per chain allergen notice (official consumer-information page + franchise menu allergen statements). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Original Pancake House use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Original Pancake House cooks with butter, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Original Pancake House seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates The Original Pancake House cooks with butter, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at The Original Pancake House?
Junior Plate is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Original Pancake House, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Original Pancake House?
Georgia Pecan Pancakes is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Original Pancake House, at an estimated 12.0g 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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