While most chains have abandoned the concept of a true secret menu — In-N-Out’s “Animal Style” is hardly a secret anymore — TikTok users have revived the trend, fueling a new wave of fast food secret menu hacks. Today, nearly every major chain has unofficial creations made with regular menu ingredients. Curious what you can order off-menu? Check out these 10 chains and the wild hidden combinations you can try at each one.
Chick-fil-A: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
To get yourself a Buffalo chicken sandwich, order a spicy chicken sandwich and add Zesty Buffalo sauce to it. Easy peasy.
Other Chick-fil-A Secret Menu Favorites:
- Double Down Sandwich
- Fried Chicken Club
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Deluxe
- Double Cookie Milkshake
- Icedream Sandwich
McDonald’s: Land, Sea, and Air Burger
To construct the oddly renowned Land, Sea, and Air Burger, you’ll need to order a Big Mac, Filet-o-Fish, and a McChicken. Then, you need to stick the fish and chicken inside your Big Mac. Does chicken really count for “air?”
Other McDonald’s Secret Menu Favorites:
- Apple Pie McFlurry
- Bababooey Burger
- Ice Cream Sandwich
- Big Mac & Cheese
- Surf & Turf
Whataburger: Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich
To make this famous hack, order the Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich, and substitute the honey butter for Honey BBQ sauce.
Other Whataburger Secret Menu Favorites:
- The Monterey Melt
- Breakfast Ranchero Sandwich
- The Triple Triple
- Chicken and Pancakes
- Fish Tacos
Five Guys: Patty Melt
If you order your burger on Texas toast rather than the standard bun, and opt for only grilled onions and Swiss as toppings, you’ve got yourself an instant patty melt.
Other Five Guys Secret Menu Favorites:
- Burger Bowl
- The Artery Annihilator
- “Sloppy Joe”
- Chicago Dog
- Presidential Burger
Jersey Mike’s: Chipotle Mayo Cheesesteak
You can lather any of Jersey Mike’s cheesesteaks up with chipotle mayo for some extra creamy goodness.
Other Jersey Mike’s Secret Menu Favorites:
- Lumberjack Salad
- The Martian
- Chicka-Fila-Roni
- The Meateor
- Pepperoni Pizza Sub
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Starbucks: Butterbeer Frappuccino
Harry Potter fans are invited to order a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino, then add some caramel syrup, Toffeenut syrup, and a little caramel drizzle on top.
Other Starbucks Secret Menu Favorites:
- Barbie Frappuccino
- Unicorn Drink
- Grasshopper Frappuccino
- Winnie the Pooh Frappuccino
- Purple Drink
Waffle House: Apple Cinnamon Waffles
There are many ways you can customize a plain, old Waffle House waffle. One of them is to add apples and cinnamon into the batter.
Other Waffle House Secret Menu Favorites:
Del Taco: Stoner Burrito
Get Del Taco’s bean and cheese burrito (which is the absolute best in the game) and add fries, green sauce, red sauce, and special sauce.
Other Del Taco Secret Menu Favorites:
- Breakfast Tacos
- Cheese Burrito
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake
- Cheese Burrito
- Bun Taco
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Dutch Bros: Grasshopper Mocha
Ask for this and your barista will blend you a Dutch Freeze with crème de menthe and chocolate syrup.
Other Dutch Bros Secret Menu Favorites:
- The Fleck
- Irie
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- Majestic Forest
- Double Rainbro
Jamba Juice: Dream Machines
There are a variety of “Dream Machine” drinks you can grab from Jamba’s secret menu. Start out with a scoop of frozen yogurt and soy milk, then add the sherbets and fruits of your choice.
Other Jamba Juice Secret Menu Favorites:
- Orange Oasis
- Reese’s Pieces
- Mocha Horchata
- Skitles
- Raspberry Shortcake
- Double Ds
- Pecan Waffles
- Waffle Sandwiches
- The Heart Attack
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