Yahoo Lifestyle Because the West Coast Is the Best Coast: 30 Life-Changing Secret Menu Items from In-N-Out
We're going to assume you’re already clued into Starbucks' secret menu and are fully pros when it comes to the treasure troves at Shake Shack, McDonald's, and Wendy's. But now it's time for the shining pinnacle from the sunny West Coast: In-N-Out. Even if your loyalties lie solely with #TeamShakeShack, you're going to want to bookmark these bbs.
Here's the low-down: The much-beloved burger chain is already known for its minimalist menu (oh, and A++++ merchandise). So it makes sense that fans have taken to personalizing the classics for themselves and posting it far and wide on the interwebs. Thank you, Instagram hashtags.
The truly endless array of In-N-Out possibilities are overwhelming, and that’s where we step in. Are you ready to discover what's hidden under that shining yellow arrow?
Before we get super into the good stuff, a couple of notes:
If it's super crowded, don't be an asshole and try to order a 100x100 (yes, that would be 100 patties and 100 slices of cheese).
It is absolutely not true that driving backwards through the drive-thru will get you a free meal, according to a Reddit AMA from an In-N-Out employee. Let's never do that, okay?
Order one of the below secret menu items instead and relish in the *actually* special, Special Sauce. Yes, that is a drag to all of the other "special" "sauces" out there. They just can't compare.
1. Extra Toast
This is for all my fellow toast enthusiasts! Your hamburger bun will be left on the grill for an extra minute or two, making it that much crispier and a whole lot yummier. Yes, it's free of charge.
2. Mustard Grilled
Guys, this one is no joke. Just say the word and the cook squirts mustard on the top of the patty and flips it, so it literally sizzles and seeps inside the meat *while* on the grill. I mean…
3. Cold Cheese
It’s exactly what it sounds like. Sub in the regular melted American cheese with a slice of cold cheese if that’s your thing.
4. Double Meat
Order two beef patties but keep the rest of the toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, etc.) the same for a more meaty experience than your classic Double-Double.
5. 3x3 (aka Triple Triple)
This burger comes with three beef patties and three slices of American cheese.
6. 4x4 (aka Quad Quad)
This bad boy contains four (!) beef patties and four (!) slices of American cheese.
7. Grilled Cheese
The ultimate vegetarian item on the menu: Ask for two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, spread, and onions on a bun.
8. Cheesy Wiki
JIC a regular grilled cheese isn't enough to happily glue your teeth together: This bb has *four* slices of cheese.
9. Protein Style
Gluten-sensitive? Just a big fan of romaine? Get your burger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun.
10. Tomato Wrap
If you're bored of the infamous "Protein Style", you can get any burger you want wrapped in two slices of tomato instead of bread. Messy, but I am totally here for it.
11. Medium Rare
With the exception of Nevada (due to state laws), you can ask to get your burger cooked medium rare, if that's your thing.
12. Animal Style Burger
This ~extra~ beef patty is cooked in mustard and comes with extra spread and grilled onions.
13. Flying Dutchman
Ask for two slices of cheese melted between two burger patties—that’s it. No bun, no greens.
14. Wishburger or Veggie Burger
This sandwich is stuffed only with vegetables—no meat or cheese.
15. Chopped Chilies
Add a sprinkle of hot chopped peppers to the bottom bun for some extra spice.
16. Grilled Onions or a Grilled Whole Onion
Swap out standard-issue raw onions for sweet and savory caramelized ones.
17. Scooby Snack
A single grilled beef patty. Y'know, just for a little snack.
18. Doggy-Style
A protein-style grilled cheese with fries *inside* the lettuce sandwich.
19. Fries Well Done
Want your fries crispier than usual? Simply ask for a batch that spent more time in the fryer. (Soooo worth it.)
20. Fries Light
Order lightly-fried potatoes. (UM, I'M JUDGING YOU.)
21. Animal Style Fries
Arguably one of the most popular secret menu items. Top your fries with cheese, spread, and grilled onions. A classique.
22. Cheese Fries
If the pile of stuff above isn't your scene, just ask for cheese fries. :)
23. Roadkill Fries
If animal-style fries aren't enough for you, order the roadkill fries. AKA, it's a flying dutchman on top of animal fries. Oooooohboy.
24. Root Beer Float
Order a half cup of root beer, and ask for a swirl of vanilla shake on top.
25. Black and White Shake
Ask for chocolate and vanilla swirled together.
26. Neapolitan Shake
Order three shake flavors (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry) in one cup.
27. Around the World Shake
Every ice cream flavor combined. I mean, sure. Why not?
28. Lemon Up
We love a good two-in-one deal. And that deal is pink lemonade mixed with 7-Up? Umm, yes please and tysm.
29. Pup Patty
An unsalted patty FOR YOUR FLOOFY FRIEND. Brb, sobbing forever.
30. 16x16
According to the same Reddit AMA mentioned above, staff members are not allowed to make anything larger than a 4x4 anymore. But, I have on record from a native Californian and In-N-Out Expert™ (aka my boyfriend) that the elusive 16x16 still exists out there. I'll let the X-Files theme song play you on your way out.
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