Here are the latest menu drops and fast food deals you can’t miss!
May is such an eventful month, so much so that we’re about to see (again) new deals and menu drops from leading fast food chains. As the value wars heat up, Burger King and Shake Shack are finding more ways to give back to their loyal customers. But more than that, these two chains are also big on celebrating important events, including National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Burger Month. Meanwhile, Baskin-Robbins just dropped new menu items that will send us into a sweet strawberry daydream. The brand is also reintroducing two stunning ice cream cakes, just in time for Mother’s Day. If you’re up for something new or of great value, let’s dig in!
Baskin-Robbins’ Strawberry Tres Leches and Lava Colada
Spring is in full bloom and so is the new lineup of new offerings at Baskin-Robbins. And yes, that also means there’s a new flavor of the month; say hello to Strawberry Tres Leches! But that’s not all, because Baskin-Robbins has more to offer from its berrylicious lineup, including a new tropical drink and returning fan-favorites.
To pay a luscious tribute to an iconic Latin American cake, Baskin-Robbins is offering Strawberry Tres Leches for a limited time. This new flavor features Tres Leches Ice Cream, mixed with white cake chunks, strawberry pieces, and swirls of more strawberry goodness. According the brand, this dessert-in-a-scoop is also the perfect treat for celebrating National Strawberry Month.
Now let’s talk about getting some island time. You can do just that at Baskin-Robbins when you try their new Lava Colada! This refreshing twist on the tropical Lava Flow is the latest addition to the brand’s beverage lineup. Lava Colada offers you a blend of piña colada flavors and the delicious tang of strawberries. It’s basically a creamy mocktail, minus the alcohol! If you’re in for this new drink, Baskin-Robbins is offering Rewards members a medium Lava Colada for just $4 all day, every day from May 1 to May 31.
To round out Baskin-Robins’ new releases, they’re bringing back the Perfect Peony Cake and Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake just in time for Mother’s Day. Make mom’s day extra special with any of these cakes that are good for sharing and customizable with her favorite flavors, plus a heartfelt message! The Perfect Peony Cake now features more festive peony designs and elegant icing rosettes, while the Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake is topped with a sweet, classic pairing: real strawberries and strawberry-whipped frosting.
Burger King’s Fast Food Deals for May
Fast food giant Burger King is filling our May with fun and flavor by releasing a new lineup of mouthwatering deals. Clearly, the brand is committed to giving back to their loyal fans and, at the same time, giving honor to unsung heroes. Here are the new deals you can’t miss from Burger King:
- May 4, 2025 – Royal Perks members can snag a FREE 4-pc. order of Churro Fries with a $1 minimum purchase.
- May 6, 2025 – To celebrate the National Teacher Appreciation Day, teachers can redeem a FREE Whopper Jr. with a $1 minimum purchase.
- May 14, 2025 – In honor of the National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, Burger King is offering a $0.01 Sausage Biscuit with a $1+ purchase. This fast food deal is exclusively for Royal Perks members.
- National Strawberry Month – Every Saturday, you can get a FREE classic Frozen Strawberry flavored beverage with a $1 minimum purchase via Burger King’s app or website. This deal is available at participating locations, while supplies last.
Shake Shack’s National Burger Month Deals
May is also National Burger Month, and Shake Shack is calling all burger fans to celebrate! The chain is running four weeks of fan-favorite burger giveaways (yes, four weeks!), giving you the chance to indulge in classic burger flavors from Shake Shack, without breaking the bank, of course. From May 1 to June 1, you can get a FREE burger with any $10 or more purchase placed via the brand’s app, website, or kiosks using the promo code, “BURGERMONTH.”
Every week, a different burger will take the spotlight, each one made with 100% Angus beef and served on a toasty potato bun:
- May 1 to May 11 – Get a free SmokeShack, a fiery burger that also features applewood-smoked bacon, chopped cherry peppers, and ShackSauce.
- May 12 to May 18 – Get a free Bacon Cheeseburger, a classic menu item served with applewood-smoked bacon and American cheese.
- May 19 to May 25 – Get a free Avocado Bacon Burger, topped with applewood-smoked bacon, freshly sliced avocado, and American cheese.
- May 26 to June 1 – Get a free ShackBurger, an original icon made with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and ShackSauce.
Also, in case you missed it, Shake Shack’s BBQ menu is officially back, and it offers a wide variety of options, including fries, burgers, shakes, and many more. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the menu:
- Smoky Classic BBQ Burger
- Carolina BBQ Burger with Fried Pickles
- Smoky Classic BBQ Chicken
- Carolina BBQ Chicken
- Spicy Fries with Ranch
- Spicy Cheese Fries with Ranch
These savory, spicy, and smoky items can be paired with any of Shake Shack’s summer shakes. These include the following:
- OREO Cookie Funnel Shake – Made with OREO cookies, funnel cake crunch, and vanilla custard. Finished off with whipped cream and more OREO cookie pieces.
- Banana Pudding Shake – This features a banana pudding frozen custard, mixed with vanilla wafers, and then topped with whipped cream and crumbles of vanilla wafer cookies.
- Campfire S’mores Shake – Made with vanilla frozen custard, and hand-spun with chocolate, graham crackers, and toasted marshmallow fudge chunks. Finished off with whipped cream and s’mores crumbles.
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From The Club
So many deals and fast food releases to try, so little time! But let’s focus on the good things here, like Burger King and Shake Shack‘s lineup of mouthwatering offers. Royal Perks members are so lucky this month, just look at all the discounts and freebies waiting on the app. Meanwhile, Shake Shack really knows how to celebrate the National Burger Month—name something better than a four-week long of burger deals! And of course, Baskin-Robbins can’t be ignored with their berry special menu items. I’m so ready to try their new flavor of the month and get that sweet strawberry bliss. Are you?