Summer isn’t just for shakes and refreshers. It’s also for sizzling patties, crunchy toppings, and sauces that pack a punch! Fast food chains are stacking the flavor high with new burgers and sandwiches, and if you’re hungry for something new, these 10 summer menu offerings are worth checking out.
10. White Castle’s Crispy Chicken Slider
White Castle, known for serving craveable sliders since 1921, has something bigger and crispier on offer. Say hello to the new Crispy Chicken Slider, featuring all-white meat chicken coated in crispy buttermilk breading and drizzled with the new honeycomb mustard sauce. The honeycomb mustard is basically sunshine in sauce form, layered with more flavors from American cheese, tomato, and lettuce.
9. Whataburger’s Pico de Gallo Burger
A legend is back at Whataburger just in time for the brand’s 75th anniversary celebration. The Pico de Gallo Burger is once again gracing the menus, delivering the same bold flavors that fans fell in love with in 2020. The burger features 100% fresh beef patty (or a crispy Whatachick’n patty), house-made pico de gallo, melty pepper jack cheese, and a cilantro-lime sauce.
8. Jack in the Box’s Burg-R-Tater Melt
Jack in the Box recently launched the T-Pain Munchie Meal and part of it is the new Burg-R-Tater Melt. The burger features 100% seasoned beef patty, layered with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, hickory smoked bacon, cheese sauce, and buttermilk ranch. All these are served on a warm, buttery croissant. Also included in the meal is the new Chocolate Chip Stuffed Cookie for a sweet, indulgent finish!
7. Krystal’s Pulled Pork Slider
Summertime is barbecue time, and Krystal has found a way to serve us the craveable smoky flavors. The chain now offers the Pulled Pork Slider, served on a Krystal bun with sweet and smoky barbecue sauce. This new menu item is also part of Krystal’s Pick 5 deal, or you can get it as a combo meal (two pulled pork sliders, plus side and drink).
6. Arby’s Chicken Cordon Bleu
Now, here’s a fancy twist on your usual summer sandwich. Arby’s has brought back the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich, a fan-favorite consisting of breaded chicken breast, thinly smoked ham, mayonnaise, melty Swiss cheese, all served on a buttery brioche bun. Think of this sandwich as a poolside comfort food with a French twist!
5. McDonald’s Daily Double
What’s better than McDonald’s classic burger? The new Daily Double, of course! This isn’t earth-shattering but it’s quite an upgrade. The Daily Double has two patties, layered with cheese, onions, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and mayo. The new burger will also be part of the McValue Meal Deal bundle, allowing you to enjoy something new and score savings at the same time.
4. Burgerville’s Backyard Cheeseburger
For a burger that truly screams summer, we have Burgerville’s Backyard Cheeseburger, made with Local Country Natural Beef Patty, American cheese, sweet onion spread, tomatoes, pickles, and shredded lettuce. This item brings together premium beef, seasonal toppings, and a nostalgic vibe in every juicy bite!
3. Shake Shack’s Carolina BBQ Burger with Fried Pickles
This seasonal burger offering is part of Shake Shack’s Summer BBQ Menu, and is known for its unique combination of flavors and textures. It features 100% Angus beef patty layered with fried pickles, applewood-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, and a tangy-sweet Carolina-style BBQ sauce, all served on a toasty potato bun. A Redditor has described the burger, in one word, as “phenomenal.”
2. Wendy’s Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich
Your summer is about to heat up with the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich. It packs heat, crunch, and a multi-sauce experience. It starts with classic Spicy Chicken filet, topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips. More flavors come from the combination of chili-lime sauce and creamy corn spread. There’s also cheddar cheese sauce that adds more richness, all while mellowing the heat of the burger.
1. Sonic’s Big Dill Sonic Smasher
Imagine a double or triple Sonic Smasher, layered with dill pickle-seasoned cucumbers, two slices of American cheese, dilly ranch, Grillo’s Pickle Chips, and lettuce on a potato bun. That’s the new Big Dill Sonic Smasher for you! It showcases what Sonic does best: delivering a one-of-a-kind fast food experience. If you vibe with the pickle flavor, go get the Picklerita Slush and pickle-seasoned tots, too!