Fast-Food Employees Are Sharing The Best Things On Their Menus That No One Ever Orders
I need all of these immediately.
We all have our go-to fast-food order. But no one knows fast food better — the tricks, secret menu hacks, and most underrated items — than the people who work there. 🍔
So Reddit user u/Dewaska asked, "Fast-food employees, what is the best thing on your restaurant's menu that no one ever orders?" Here are some of the responses!
1. Popeyes: Apple Pie
"It's old-school, deep-fried like the McDonald's ones USED to be 20 years ago. Delicious." —u/SKSmokes
2. Subway: Tuna Sub With Bacon
"When I worked at Subway, I used to put bacon on my tuna subs. It was amazing! No one ever ordered it that way though." —u/jAckMonty
3. Wendy's: A Side of Melted Cheese
"I have never, ever come across a person (outside of my family) who knows you can order a cup of melted cheese at both Wendy's and Arbys to dip your fries, nuggets, etc..." —u/FFandMMfan
4. In-N-Out Burger: Chopped Chilis
"Basically the entire In-N-Out Secret Menu. Every time I mention whole grilled onions, chopped chilis, extra-crispy (aka well-done) fries, or a Neapolitan shake, people look at me amazed." —u/Coph
5. Taco Bell: Bean Burrito or MexiMelt
"Used to work at a Taco Bell long ago. I found some amazing stuff. Here's a short guide to leveling up your Taco Bell experience: Bean Burrito with extra red sauce. The best value on the menu is a MexiMelt: This is a soft taco, minus lettuce and pico de gallo, cheese melted. Ask to substitute steak for a next-level maneuver." —u/Deezl-Vegas
6. Starbucks: Upgraded White Mocha Frappuccino
"As a three-year Starbucks barista, get a white mocha Frappuccino with java chips and a scoop of vanilla bean. Tastes just like an Oreo." —u/mysterymeatmonday
7. Cook Out: Snickers and Mint Milkshake
"When people come into Cook Out and ask me my favorite milkshake flavor, for some reason they never want to try Snickers and Mint mixed together. —u/Dr_Duty_Howser
8. McDonald's: McDouble Hack
"If you want a Big Mac for a fraction of the cost, order a McDouble with no mustard or ketchup, and add shredded lettuce and mac sauce."
9. Five Guys: Loaded Grilled Cheese
"Just fill it with all your favorite toppings. It's really good, pretty cheap, and filling." —u/MonkeysDontEvolve
"I used to work at Five Guys and you can get a grilled cheese with anything on it. When I worked there, I would get a grilled cheese with extra cheese, bacon, grilled tomato, and BBQ sauce on the side. It's awesome." —u/RainbowZebraGum
10. Taco Bell: Grilled Steak Soft Taco "Fresco-Style."
"150 calories and actually tastes like a real taco." —u/danzor9755
11. McDonald's: Land, Air, and Sea
"The 'Land, Air, and Sea': Big Mac + McChicken + Filet-O-Fish." —u/deleted
12. Chipotle: Margarita
"I used to work at Chipotle. They definitely have a secret menu. Nobody would ever order a margarita, and they taste pretty damn good!" —u/opk189
13. Whataburger: Creamy Pepper Sauce
"I'm pretty sure it's not actually on the menu and 90% of the time when you ask them what kind of sauces they have, they don't say creamy pepper sauce."
14. Arby's: Roast Beef and Swiss with Onion Tanglers
"When I worked there, I would take a regular bun, put five ounces of roast beef on it, two slices of Swiss (one on top and one on bottom), all the onion tanglers I could manage, and one pump of red ranch. It was so good." —u/deleted
15. Wendy's: Frosty Float
"Basically a root beer float, but you can make any combination of chocolate or vanilla ice cream and basically any soft drink. I recommend strawberry and chocolate ice cream. It's freaking delicious." —u/Karnman
16. Taco Bell: Cheesy Gordita Crunch
"Cheesy gordita crunch, but you can get it with a Dorito shell on the inside. Godly." —u/hoppy1028
17. Dairy Queen: Midnight Truffle Blizzard
"The Midnight Truffle Blizzard is a chocolaty masterpiece but not many people order it. Also, grilled chicken sandwiches with only barbecue sauce."
18. McDonald's: Chicken and Waffles Breakfast
"Best breakfast ever: the McDonald's chicken and waffles. Order the Southern-style chicken and ask for it on a McGriddles bread instead of a biscuit."
19. Little Caesars: Italian Cheese Bread
"Used to work at Little Caesars. At least at the one I worked at, nobody ever got the "Italian" cheese bread with garlic cream cheese dipping sauce. So cheesy and buttery." —u/Skazius
20. Taco Bell: Enchirito
"Enchirito from Taco Bell, green or red sauce." —u/MisterT4
21. Subway: Chicken Pizzaiola
"It comes with the plain chicken strips, pepperoni, and marinara sauce. It actually may not be on the physical menu at stores but it's on our registers." —u/deleted
22. Arby's: Jamocha Shake
"Jamocha shakes from Arby's. Soooooo tasty." —u/smegmatician
23. Starbucks: Captain Crunch
"At Starbucks, there's a drink you can order called the Captain Crunch. It's on the secret menu but if you ask most employees, they have no clue what it is. Just ask for a strawberries and creme Frappe with a pump of toffee, a pump of hazelnut, and two scoops of chocolate chips. Best thing ever PERIOD." —u/onealphadog
24. White Castle: Chicken Bacon Ranch
"I work at White Castle and although we have the ingredients to make them, chicken-bacon-ranch sandwiches aren't technically on our menu. That's what I make myself when I have to eat at work." —u/Treyu2112
25. McDonald's: Neopolitan Shake
"Neapolitan milkshake with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream."
26. Whataburger: Apple Pie à la Mode
"Whataburger can prepare the apple pie. À la mode. That means they just put the apple pie in a small milkshake. The milkshake gets melted so it's easier to eat and the apple pie cools. It's glorious." —u/jinklmun
27. Starbucks: An Undertow
"Pour a shot of espresso over a spoon into a cup, add one pump vanilla syrup and one pump of caramel, then add a dab of cream." —u/swacht
Note: Some answers have been edited for length or clarity.
