Fresh flavors and sweet steals are waiting for you!
Looking for something new or classic? We’ve got the scoop on latest menu releases that will have your taste buds cheering, plus mouthwatering deals that will make your wallet just as satisfied. Carl’s Jr. is gifting fans with a returning menu item, while la Madeleine looks to add more value by introducing a new meal deal. We also have Habit Burger & Grill, serving new menu innovations that feature fresh and out-of-the-box flavors. Let’s dig into these new offerings while they’re hot!
Carl’s Jr.’s Sourdough Star
Fans of sourdough, rejoice! This easier-to-digest bread returns to Carl’s Jr. locations, along with a returning fan-favorite menu item, the Sourdough Star. And yes, this item is also available in a Triple size. To refresh your mind, Carl’s Jr. Sourdough Star features a charbroiled beef patty, layered with two strips of bacon, grilled onions, American cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, and classic sauce. All these are served on a perfectly toasted sourdough bread.
As mentioned, Carl’s Jr. is also offering offering Double and Triple Sourdough Star options. They include two or three all-beef patties charbroiled over an open flame, plus all the delicious sandwich fixings, served on a toasty sourdough bread.
To celebrate the return of Sourdough Star, the chain is offering a FREE Triple Sourdough Star, with purchase, when you sign up for My Rewards via the Carl’s Jr. app. Again, you can grab the Sourdough Star at participating locations nationwide for a limited time, and prices may vary by location.
Habit Burger & Grill’s Revamped Salad Lineup
Habit Burger & Grill, known for serving some of the best grilled chicken sandwiches around, is looking to dominate a new category: salads! That’s right, the brand noticed that consumers are now seeking more options when it comes to fresh, flavorful, and healthier meals. That’s why Habit Burger & Grill is launching its newly revamped salad lineup to capture this new demand, and of course, elevate dining experiences.
Each salad from the lineup is made to order, featuring hot, juicy chargrilled chicken (not chilled or pre-cooked). Some of the items you’ll find on the new menu include:
- Mango Miso Salad
- Harvest Chopped Salad
- Santa Barbara Cobb
- Chicken Caesar
- Garden Salad
According to the Head Chef at The Habit, Chef Jason Triail, they’re not in the business of serving salads with cold, rubbery chicken. What they do differently is firing up the grill and dropping hot chargrilled chicken onto fresh and crisp greens. Everything is made to order, every single time. The five new salads won’t let you down in terms of crunch, flavor, and serious heat, he added.
As part of the launch, Habit partnered with UFC GYM, a brand associated with holistic health and performance fitness. With this partnership, expect in-restaurant signage and UFC GYM-endorsed menu icons that promote the new salads as part of a protein-forward lifestyle. Habit’s launch of new salads comes at a time when demand for protein-rich meals is increasing. As eating patterns shift to high-protein, Habit comes ready and equipped with fresh, flavorful menu items.
la Madeleine’s $8.99 le Pick 3 Meal Deal
If you want something fancy without breaking the bank (yes, that’s possible), you can’t go wrong with la Madeleine‘s latest offering: le Pick 3, an $8.99 meal deal that blends together warmth, quality, and cafe charm in one handcrafted experience.
With the new $8.99 meal deal, you can select a half sandwich, side, and a beverage, each of them made fresh and served with care. The best part is you get to enjoy this meal in a welcoming setting of la Madeleine’s French-inspired cafes. This meal deal comes at a time when most fast food options are worth $10 or more, and there’s little customization available. To offer something unique and truly valuable, la Madeleine is serving a freshly made meal that you can enjoy just the way you like it.
As per la Madeleine President John Dillon, le Pick 3 offers a more joyful way to dine by bringing together exceptional choices, craveable flavors, and a charming cafe experience. Guests can choose from fan-favorite options including signature sandwiches like Turkey Bistro, Chicken Parisien, and Four-Cheese Grilled Cheese. Sides like Tomato Pesto Pasta Salade and la Madeleine Classic Caesar Salade are also available as well as refreshing beverages.
Le Pick 3 is available for dine-in or takeout at participating cafes for a limited time. You can upgrade to a full sandwich for just $2 more or enhance the meal with premium sides like the cafe’s Tomato Basil Soupe.
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More Crave-Worthy Menu Releases to Try
May is one of the most eventful months of the year, and we’re saying that because this is when spring and summer menu releases overlap. On top of that, there are limited-time releases that are just too good to ignore; here are some of them:
- El Pollo Loco’s Fresca Salads and Wraps – Looks like freshly made salads are taking over and at El Pollo Loco, you can enjoy them wrapped or unwrapped. The chain is now offering Citrus Avocado Fresca Salad and Mexican Cobb Fresca Salad, served in a bowl. And if you’re on the go, you can opt for the wrapped variety using whole wheat tortilla. Both the salads and wraps feature a double portion of citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chopped chicken breast to help meet your protein requirements.
- Denny’s Red, White, & Berry Pancake Slam – If you’re up to celebrate the 4th of July this early, Denny’s has a new brunch item that’s seemingly fit for the occasion. This features fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and cream cheese icing. They’re served with two eggs cooked your way, hash browns, and your choice of bacon or pork sausage links.
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From The Club
This roundup proves that some restaurants are making it their mission to offer better-for-you options as a response to the evolving consumer preferences. Carl’s Jr. is finally bringing back their sourdough bread and Habit Burger & Grill is offering not just one but five made-to-order salads. Of course, for that cozy cafe experience, la Madeleine is a great, and as it turns out, economical choice, thanks to their new $8.99 meal deal!