The boxcar
The boxcar in Staples, MN is rated Seed Oil Free by Oil Watch. Oil Audit (fryer oil: clean; cooking fats: clean; dressings: clean; bread: clean; sauces: clean). Last confirmed June 2026.
This restaurant cooks with clean oils in the areas that matter most
★4.7·$·58 reviewsWhat to Order
Order Anything
This restaurant uses clean cooking oils across all categories. You can order freely from the menu.
What the rating means
The boxcar is rated Seed Oil Free. Seed Oil Free means: clean fats in the fryer and for cooking, with at most one minor exception or gap in dressings, bread or sauces.
At The boxcar: 5 areas confirmed seed-oil free (fryer oil, cooking fats, dressings, bread and sauces).
Oil Watch audits five areas and weights them: fryer oil 35%, cooking fats 25%, dressings 15%, bread 15% and sauces 10%. A confirmed seed-oil-free area scores in full, a confirmed seed oil scores nothing, an unconfirmed area counts half and an area that doesn't apply is left out. A weighted score of 85 or more is Seed Oil Free, 70 to 84 is Mostly Clean, 40 to 69 is Use Caution and anything lower is Contains Seed Oils. How Oil Watch works
Oil Watch app
See every rated spot around you
The live map and every Oil Audit are free on iPhone. Know what a kitchen uses? Update it in the app and earn 50 points. OilWatch Pro adds saved spots and alerts when you're nearby.
Apple MapsHours
- Monday
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours from Google · updated Oct 26, 2026. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Does The boxcar use seed oils?
No. The boxcar is rated Seed Oil Free by Oil Watch, and every area it checked is seed-oil free: fryer oil, cooking fats, dressings, bread and sauces.
What does The boxcar fry in?
A seed-oil-free fat. Oil Watch's audit found The boxcar doesn't fry in seed oil.
What does The boxcar cook with?
Seed-oil-free fats. Oil Watch's audit found The boxcar doesn't cook with seed oils.
Are the dressings at The boxcar made with seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the dressings at The boxcar are seed-oil free.
Does the bread at The boxcar contain seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the bread at The boxcar is made without seed oils.
Do the sauces at The boxcar contain seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the sauces at The boxcar are seed-oil free.
Where does Oil Watch's information on The boxcar come from?
From the restaurant's menu, last confirmed June 2026. Oil Watch reviewed the listing and cites its source on this page.
Contributed by our community to help you make informed choices. Since restaurant practices can evolve, we recommend confirming current oil usage when you visit.
Report inaccurate informationGet seed oil free updates