What oil does Waffle House fry in?
Waffle House cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil margarine (griddle and cooking fat per Waffle House allergen/ingredient disclosure); PUFA fraction 0.55.
Ordering at Waffle House? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderWaffle House at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.5 g average per item, 138 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Waffle 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 1.0g |
| Grits (plain) | 1.2g |
| Peanut Butter Chip Waffle | 1.4g |
| Grilled Ham Sandwich | 1.7g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Waffle House order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Waffle House use?
- What oil does IHOP use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Denny's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Cracker Barrel use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bob Evans use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Huddle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Black Bear Diner use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Eat'n Park use? Cottonseed and canola oil
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Waffle House report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Waffle House fry in?
Waffle House cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil margarine (griddle and cooking fat per Waffle House allergen/ingredient disclosure); PUFA fraction 0.55.
Does Waffle House use seed oils?
Yes. Waffle House cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Waffle House use beef tallow?
No. Waffle House cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Waffle House use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Waffle House cooks with soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Waffle House?
Garden Salad (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Grilled Chicken Salad (1.0 g) and Grilled Ham Sandwich (1.7 g).
Which Waffle House item has the most seed oil?
Sausage Egg & Cheese Grits Bowl, at about 15.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.