Greet the spring season with a smile with these new fast food favorites!
Get your spring essentials ready as more of your favorite fast food places just released new menu items to crave! Bobby’s Burgers are bringing in a new limited-time menu item, plus a creamy milkshake to go along with it. Noodles & Company will also unveil new menu items that put a twist on classic pasta dishes. That’s not all, as Pei Wei introduces their new Lighter Menu featuring protein-packed options.
Now that you’ve tasted a preview let’s check out the flavors we’ll be getting this spring season.
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay
Craving for a burger? Let Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay fill those cravings. The burger chain is known for delivering an unbeatable burger experience, which is why they’re bringing in their first-ever limited-time menu offerings for fans. Chef Bobby Flay is behind the brand’s signature flavors, and he has personally handcrafted two new additions to the menu.
Introducing the Buffalo Burger, which was born from Flay’s love for classic buffalo wing flavors. This burger features a Certified Angus Beef patty, blue cheese, hot sauce, and some ranch and fresh watercress. You also have the option to substitute the patty with a grilled chicken breast to experience a classic take on the buffalo wings you enjoy.
To add to the Bobby Flay experience, the burger place is also introducing the new Dulce de Leche Milkshake, which is an addition to their Spoon-Bending Milkshake lineup. It’s made up of a custard base mixed with dulce de leche and topped with housemade whipped cream. For a more dulce de leche goodness, the milkshake is drizzled with dulce de leche syrup. The new Buffalo Burger and Dulce de Leche Milkshake perfectly contrast the salty, spicy, and sweet flavors.
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Noodles & Company
There’s no better place to get a comforting plate of noodles than at Noodles & Company! The fast-casual restaurant is now marking a new beginning through their reinvented menu. You can now get to experience a new lineup of new flavors and fresh takes on some of the dishes that you love. Around two-thirds of the menu is either new or improved.
Drew Madsen, CEO of Noodles & Company, said that this is the biggest investment that Noodles & Company made for their menu to get exactly what their guests crave. The plan, according to Madsen, is to add more sauce, vegetables, and premium ingredients to help elevate the flavor of their dishes. The brand’s test market result shows guest satisfaction, giving the company confidence to start a new beginning.
After 18 months of testing and innovation, Noodles & Company proudly presents their refreshed menu items while offering variety for every palate. Check out what they’ve got in store for us:
- Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese – This pasta dish features elbow noodles that are drenched in a creamy cheddar and jack cheese sauce. There’s some parmesan-crusted chicken that is topped with Buffalo sauce, green onions, crispy onions, plus a drizzle of ranch.
- Garlic Bacon Crunch Mac & Cheese – It features elbow noodles in a creamy garlic cheddar sauce with bacon and white cheddar. The pasta is topped with some crispy onions, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese – If you’re craving pulled pork, why not try them in mac and cheese? This pasta dish features an elbow noodles base in a creamy cheddar and jack cheese sauce. The best part? It’s the smoky pulled pork that is topped with tangy BBQ sauce, green onions, and crispy onions.
- Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine – Features a base of fettuccine noodles drenched in Cajun-spiced alfredo sauce. Pasta toppers include shrimp, bacon, and roasted red peppers. The pasta also includes parmesan and green onions for extra flavor.
- Green Goddess Cobb Salad – Looking for a green option? Noodles & Company will serve you just that! This salad features mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs. There’s also some feta, grape, tomatoes, and avocado to strengthen the flavor. Expect the salad to also be filled with Persian cucumber, pickled red onions, and garlic croutons, all dressed in green goddess ranch dressing.
- Lemon Parmesan Broccoli – The perfect side to any pasta dish, this appetizer features some fresh broccoli florets. They’re topped with salted butter and parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning. There’s also some added parsley and lemon to add an extra flavor to the broccoli.
But wait, that’s not all, as Noodles & Company is also upgrading their current guests’ favorites. They’re made richer, saucier, and more veggies that will definitely elevate your experience. Check out their upgraded dishes today:
- Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese – Noodles & Company’s most beloved dish (formerly known as Wisconsin Mac & Cheese) is made even better. It’s cheesier and creamier with smothered creamy cheddar and jack cheese sauce. The pasta dish is topped with more sprinkled shredded cheese.
- Rigatoni Rosi – This favorite dish is formerly known as the new and improved Penne Rosa. It’s got even more spicy tomato cream sauce and slow-roasted tomatoes. The pasta also features 18-month-aged Parmesan and rigatoni noodles for a velvety bite.
- Basil Pesto Cavatappi – A fan-favorite that’s made even better. This dish features even more signature basil pesto sauce and fire-roasted tomatoes. There’s an added aged Parmesan that creates a deeper flavor.
- Chicken Ceasar Salad – A fresh take on the classic favorite, it features some crisp romaine, grilled chicken, and the new herb croutons. It’s finished off with a creamy Caesar dressing plus a combination of grated and shaved Parmesan for texture.
Pei Wei
We’re all looking for better alternatives. If you’re in for a healthier March, let Pei Wei cater your meals with the introduction of their new Lighter Menu. Each bowl features protein-packed and veggie-loaded offerings for a much healthier lifestyle. You can now get these healthy bowls, as they’ve been available since March 12, 2025.
Here’s a closer look at Pei Wei’s new offerings:
- Chicken, Avocado, & Broccoli Protein Bowl (38 grams of protein) – This bowl features a grilled chicken breast, avocado, and steamed broccoli. They’re all served on a bed of brown rice along with a citrus vinaigrette on the side.
- Chicken, Shrimp, & Veggies Bowl (42 grams of protein) – This protein bowl features steamed all-white meat chicken and steamed shrimp. The bowl is also filled with broccoli and carrots on the side, all tossed in a white w*ne sauce. They’re served over a bed of brown rice.
- Signature Grilled Chicken Salad (310 calories per serving) – This bowl features sliced grilled chicken breast, crisp jicama, and carrots. There are also fresh mixed greens and crispy tortilla strips that are tossed in a new citrus vinaigrette dressing.
- Thai Basil Chicken (230 calories per serving) – It features steamed all-white meat chicken, onions, and some red bell peppers. For added flavor, there’s garlic and Thai basil tossed in a mildly spicy hoisin sauce to deliver just the right amount of spice and flavor.
Pei Wei’s Lighter Menu can be found at participating locations across the country, and each bowl’s prices start at $11.59. Note that prices may vary.
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From The Club
I’m in love with every single one of these menu items as someone who enjoys burgers, pasta, and rice bowls! While I would love to try every single one of them, I guess I’ll have to go first with Pei Wei’s Thai Basil Chicken. I could just imagine the steamed and seasoned meat with red bell peppers. 🤤Also, they’re guilt-free, which makes them the perfect meal to eat when I’m craving for a rice bowl.