Fast food restaurants are full of surprises, and not just the delicious kind! Did you know some menu items aren’t exactly what they seem? Or that you can hack your favorite meals to create something new and exciting?
Get ready to be amazed (and maybe a little hungry) as we unveil 10 mind-blowing secrets from your favorite fast-food chains. From hidden menu items to surprising facts, this list has something for everyone! So, dive in and discover the hidden world of fast food!
10. There’s no ice cream at Dairy Queen
Did you know that your favorite Blizzard, cone, or parfait from Dairy Queen isn’t actually ice cream? It has something to do with the amount of milk in it. Real ice cream needs to have at least 10% milk, but Dairy Queen’s treats only have 5%. That’s why they can’t call it ice cream, even though it tastes just as delicious!
So, next time you enjoy a DQ treat, remember it’s a tasty frozen treat, not exactly ice cream.
9. Chick-fil-A Breakfast Samples
Did you know you can get Chick-fil-A breakfast for FREE?
When you order, just tell the counter the secret code “Breakfast Samples,” and you can now start your day with a FREE breakfast!
For those that don’t know, Chick-fil-A stops serving breakfast at 10:30. Any leftovers are either thrown away or given out. They call them ‘Breakfast Samples’. Some stores give out breakfast samples for free, others will want you to buy something, and they throw in the breakfast samples as a bonus.
8. McDonald’s and Burger King Secret
Did you know that even though McDonald’s and Burger King might seem like rivals, they sometimes use the same company to make some of their food? A company called OSI supplies meat to McDonald’s for their burgers and McNuggets, and they’ve been doing it for over 50 years!
Even crazier, OSI also makes plant-based meat for Burger King! So, the next time you have a burger or nuggets at either restaurant, you might be enjoying food made by the same company!
7. Fries or onion rings at Burger King? Get both!
Here’s a cool secret for Burger King fans: you can order a mix of fries and onion rings together! It’s called “Frings,” and it’s half fries and half onion rings, all in one container.
This secret menu item was so popular that Burger King even started testing it as a regular menu item in some places in Florida this summer! So, next time you’re at Burger King and can’t decide between fries and onion rings, you can have both!
6. You can order a McDonald’s Hashbrown McMuffin
Love McDonald’s Egg McMuffins but crave more potato power? Look no further than the Hashbrown McMuffin! This secret menu hack combines two breakfast favorites: the classic Egg McMuffin and a crispy hash brown.
That’s it! It’s a simple but delicious way to add another layer of flavor and texture to your breakfast sandwich. Just ask for an Egg McMuffin and add a hash brown – they’ll build your dream breakfast!
5. Sonic’s Frito Pie: Love it or Hate it!
Sonic is a restaurant that keeps the fun drive-in experience alive! They even have a special menu item called a Frito Pie, which can be a hit or miss depending on your taste.
It’s basically a bag of Fritos corn chips filled with Sonic’s chili and lots of cheese. It’s super salty, so be sure to grab a drink with it! While it might not be the healthiest option, it’s definitely a unique and fun way to experience Sonic. Just remember to check your blood pressure afterward… maybe
4. McDonald’s Milk Tea on a Budget
Did you know you can make a milk tea at McDonald’s? It’s a cheaper way to enjoy this popular drink compared to cafes or Thai restaurants.
Here’s the secret: just order a sweet tea and add 3 to 7 free coffee creamers to it. You can adjust the amount of creamer for the sweetness you like. This way, you get a similar milk tea at a fraction of the cost!
3. Chipotle Burrito hack
Have you heard of a secret way to get a cheap burrito at Chipotle? A TikTok user figured out a trick where you order a bunch of sides (like rice, beans, salsa) and a tortilla on the side. Then, you put everything together yourself like a giant DIY burrito!
While it seemed like a super affordable way to get a big burrito, Chipotle caught on and stopped this trick from working exactly the same way.
But hey, it was a creative idea! Remember, it’s always best to follow restaurant rules, but this hack sure shows how much people love Chipotle burritos!
2. It’s Mc10:35 time!
Ever heard of the Mc10:35? It’s a secret menu item at McDonald’s that combines breakfast and lunch in one! This unique sandwich is only available for a short time, between 10:30 and 11:00 in the morning. It’s basically an Egg McMuffin with two hamburger patties from the McDouble added inside.
So, if you’re at McDonald’s during that time and feeling adventurous, try asking for a Mc10:35 to taste this interesting mix of flavors.
1. Popeyes Free Chicken and a Biscuit
Want a free chicken and a biscuit? Here’s how: Buy a sauce for 25 cents, and you’ll get a receipt (you must get the receipt!). Look at the top of the receipt for the store number–make sure to remember the number! Now, turn it over, get a pen, and write today’s date like this: ‘MMDDYY03325’. For newer stores that opened starting May 2023, use ‘85344’. Then go back and order a two-piece chicken and a biscuit with a large drink, you will only pay for the drink! You can do this hack literally right after you buy a sauce.