When you think of Wendy’s, you think of square beef patties, fresh never frozen beef, and their iconic Frosty desserts. But did you know, like most fast food chains, Wendy’s has their own set of secret menu items?
That’s right! If you’re looking to mix up your meal the next time you’re at Wendy’s, you came to the right place.
Be warned, this list can provide uncontrollable hunger and salivation. We’ve found the best 17 secret menu items from Wendy’s. Who knows, you just might find your next favorite meal.
Note: Some of these items may be dependent on the store or are discontinued. We are working on an updated list for you.
RELATED: Wendy’s Full Menu
17. Wendy’s Coffee Toffee Frosty
Do you remember Wendy’s Coffee Toffee Frosty? It was a limited time offering that developed its own dedicated fanbase. Despite it being off the shelf for years, some creative customers managed to get their hands on this delicious dessert.
How to order this secret menu item: Ask if the Wendy’s you’re at has toffee pieces and coffee flavoring available. If they do, ask for each and then get yourself a regular Frosty. Mix them all together, and you have your very own Coffee Toffee Frosty.
16. Wendy’s Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
Wendy’s Chicken Sandwich is good enough on its own. But what if you want to switch things up and order something that is essentially a chicken salad but sandwiched between buns? Wendy’s actually came out with the Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich that tastes as good as it sounds. It was a limited time offer but you can still hack the menu to get this delicious sandwich.
How to order this secret menu item: Order a grilled chicken sandwich but ask for some fresh mozzarella, some greens, and a balsamic drizzle to give it a bit of Italian flair.
15. Wendy’s Sriracha Chicken Sandwich
Here’s another chicken sandwich hack from Wendy’s. They actually released a chicken sandwich with the sriracha infused into the chicken patty. But, like most items on this list, it was a limited time offering which means it’s probably discontinued by now. So we customers have to get creative and come up with the next best thing.
How to order this secret menu item: To spice up your Chicken Sandwich, ask to have Sriracha sauce added to your sandwich.
14. Wendy’s Peppercorn Mushroom Melt
This is another limited time item that we wonder why they just won’t include on their permanent menu. The Peppercorn Mushroom Melt contains a quarter-pound beef patty, sauteed and fire-roasted white mushrooms, crispy fried onions, a slice of cheese, and smoked peppercorn aioli on a toasted bun.
How to order this secret menu item: Ask for a regular burger from Wendy’s and see if they can add the additional ingredients. You can substitute peppercorn sauce for the smoked peppercorn aioli if it’s not available.
RELATED: 12 Surprising Facts About Wendy’s
13. Wendy’s Chili Cheeseburger
Craving for a Sloppy Joe but made with Wendy’s hamburgers? Look no further! You can make your own Chili Cheeseburger right at Wendy’s. Good thing they’re great at making both Chili and Cheeseburgers. While it isn’t something you can order straight up, everything you need for this secret menu item can be ordered and is available on Wendy’s permanent menu.
How to order this secret menu item: Get yourself a Dave’s Single and a bowl of Chili on the side. Next, do a little bit of self-assembly and place some chili on top of the patty and put it back together with all the toppings plus the bun.
12. Wendy’s BBQ Cheeseburger
A BBQ Cheeseburger sounds like a pretty basic menu item that should be readily available especially for a burger chain like Wendy’s. Since this isn’t a part of their regular menu, you can still find ways to order this delicious meal. After all, the BBQ Cheeseburger is just a customized Cheeseburger with some smoky BBQ sauce to give it a tangy twist.
How to order this secret menu item: Order a Cheeseburger and ask them to dress it with BBQ sauce.
11. Wendy’s Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich
For a lot of people, adding a bit of spiciness to a meal is all it needs to take it to the next level. So if you’re one of these people, the good news is that you can add this kind of heat to your order of Chicken Sandwich from Wendy’s. As you could tell, the Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich isn’t available on the regular menu. So, you gotta do some menu hacking to get this one.
How to order this secret menu item: It’s simple, just order a Chicken Sandwich and ask for some ghost pepper sauce to be added in.
10. Wendy’s Cheeseburger Deluxe
When it comes to fast food, you really can’t go wrong with a simple Cheeseburger. But here at Wendy’s, you can improve your Cheeseburger by making it Deluxe. The Cheeseburger Deluxe won’t add extra beef so you don’t have to worry about it being too heavy. Instead, what makes it better than a regular cheeseburger is the extra toppings you can add. The Cheeseburger Deluxe comes with extra lettuce and tomatoes giving it a fresher crunch!
How to order this secret menu item: You can actually ask for this by name even if it’s not on the official menu. If not, just ask for extra lettuce and tomatoes on your Cheeseburger. Fun fact, you can turn your Bacon Cheeseburger to a Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe by doing the same thing.
9. Wendy’s Frosty Float
Don’t have time for dessert but craving for something sweet to end your meal? Just get yourself a Frosty Float. This bubbly dessert drink takes your classic Frosty and puts a spin on it by mixing it with a soda of your choice. A great way to feel refreshed while also getting your dessert!
How to order this secret menu item: Order a Vanilla or Chocolate Frosty and ask them to mix it with a soda of your choice.
8. Wendy’s Big Bacon Classic
Who doesn’t love bacon? Bacon has been around for a very long time (it’s been around since the 1500s!) and with the invention of burgers and sandwiches, it didn’t take long for bacon to be a popular topping. Wendy’s has been known for their Bacon Cheeseburgers and if you want to have this very meal but with a little less beef and a little more bacon, you can just get the Big Bacon Classic.
How to order this secret menu item: This is a pretty simple meal. Just order a Bacon Cheeseburger and ask to have it topped off with extra bacon.
7. Wendy’s Asiago Beef Burger
Wendy’s Asiago Chicken Ranch Club is one of their best selling menu items. The sharp, gooey asiago cheese combined with bacon, lettuce and ranch dressing make it a stand out meal. But what if you want all of these but with beef? You can actually just substitute Wendy’s patented beef patties for the chicken patties used in the Asiago Chicken Ranch Club and you’ll end up with an Asiago Beef Burger.
How to order this secret menu item: Order an Asiago Chicken Ranch Club but swap the chicken with a beef patty. You can also ask for a spicy variation of the Asiago Beef Burger by asking for it and you’ll have a meal with even more flavor.
6. Wendy’s Valley Crispy Chicken Club
Just like the Asiago Chicken Ranch Club, the Valley Crispy Chicken Club proves that bacon pairs really well with chicken sandwiches. This secret menu item used to be on Wendy’s official menu but was discontinued after some time. Fans of this meal were disappointed but some fans figured that since all the items needed for this sandwich are almost always available in all Wendy’s, they realized they could just recreate it.
How to order this secret menu item: To order this item, just customize a Classic Chicken Sandwich by adding some bacon.
5. Wendy’s Quad Baconator
A Baconator is a double beef patty sandwich with an overload of bacon from Wendy’s. It’s one of the best burgers to come out of the fast food chain and is practically one of the most well-known burgers from Wendy’s. So how do you make the Baconator even better? By doubling the amount of patties. A Quad Baconator has 4 beef patties and twice as much bacon as a typical Baconator.
How to order this secret menu item: You can actually ask for this by name or you could request two extra patties and extra bacon on a regular Baconator.
4. Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Nuggets has been in competition with fries for the best side dish to pair with burgers. While the race is fairly close, chicken nuggets are their own thing and are usually ordered as a meal on their own. Wendy’s has their own Chicken Nuggets but you can make them better by ordering the Spicy variation to give it a bit of kick and a whole lot of flavor.
How to order this secret menu item: This may not be available at all Wendy’s locations but you could give it a try and ask if they have Spicy Chicken Nuggets available.
3. Wendy’s T-Rex Burger
Being named after a dinosaur should be enough to tell you that this burger is no ordinary burger. If you think 4 patties are too much, then you might want to stay away from this one. The T-Rex Burger doesn’t just feature 4 patties. It doesn’t even feature 5. Nor 6. Nor 7. This massive burger has a whopping 9 patties! That’s right, nine! If you’re somehow seriously craving meat or just want a challenge, this is the perfect burger for you from Wendy’s.
How to order this secret menu item: This burger fit for a dinosaur can actually be ordered by name. However, if the staff doesn’t recognize it, you can just order 3 Dave’s Triples and just assemble the burger yourself.
2. Wendy’s The Grand Slam
Also known as the Meat Cube, this burger is like the Quad Baconator without the bacon. It’s perfect if you want to indulge a little bit but don’t want to order extra burgers. You get 4 times the protein and 4 times the cheese. It’s a great meal and is considered one of the best secret menu items from Wendy’s.
How to order this secret menu item: Like the T-Rex Burger, you can order the Grand Slam by name. If the staff doesn’t recognize it, you can just order a Dave’s Triple and add an extra beef patty and an extra slice of cheese.
1. Wendy’s The Barnyard Burger
You may be thinking, why is this burger called the Barnyard? Well, it contains meat from all animals that you’d typically find in an ordinary barnyard. You have cows, chickens, and pigs. So the Barnyard is a burger that has a beef patty, a chicken patty, and some slices of bacon. It’s a super simple burger and can easily be ordered in most Wendy’s you’ll find yourself in.
How to order this secret menu item: There are two ways to order this menu item. First, you can get a Crispy Chicken BLT with an extra burger patty. The second way is ordering a Baconator and replacing one of the beef patties with a chicken patty.