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Jamba Juice: Fruity Pebbles Smoothie

Satisfy your sweet tooth and sense of nostalgia with this well-known secret menu item, which packs the flavors of the popular cereal Fruity Pebbles. If the Jamba Juice staff don’t know how to make this sugar-loaded smoothie, simply ask for one scoop each of lime sherbet, raspberry sherbet, pineapple sherbet, and orange sherbet, and 12 ounces of soy milk.

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Olive Garden: Half-and-Half Pasta Sauces

Can’t decide whether you want red or white sauce with your pasta at Olive Garden? Get the best of both worlds by asking for a combination of both — sometimes called “pink sauce.” Chain Italian restaurants like Olive Garden typically have basic pasta sauces ready to go at all times, so it’s usually not too much trouble to ask that the cook combine two sauces.

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McDonald’s: Grilled Cheese



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Arby’s: Meat Mountain Sandwich

Looking for an eating challenge that doesn’t require getting out of the car? Pull up to a participating Arby’s drive-thru and order the Meat Mountain sandwich, which includes two slices of cheese packed between eight different kinds of meat, totalling 1,030 calories. How will you feel after? As one reviewer wrote: “I felt like I was hit by a truck that was followed by a clubbing by that barbed wire bat Negan uses in ‘Walking Dead.'”

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Chipotle: Quesarito

The quesarito is essentially a burrito wrapped in a cheese quesadilla. This secret menu item might sound simple in nature, but Chipotle employees have reported that it’s relatively difficult to make compared to other items. That’s probably why the chain recently began charging an extra $3.50 for this calorie-heavy combination, which is best to order when the restaurant isn’t busy.

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Burger King: Quad Stacker

Not all Burger King staff may be familiar with this beefy monstrosity, known to some as the “suic*de burger.” But it’s no matter, because while this secret menu item may lack nutritional value, it’s chock full of simplicity: just four burger patties, four slices of cheese, special sauce, and bacon. You can also try asking for a Quad Stacker, which is similar to the Triple Stacker that Burger King used to offer on its official menu.

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Five Guys: Patty Melt

Few people go to Five Guys for the grilled cheese sandwich, but it’s fortunate that some do because it means the rest of us are able to order a patty melt — essentially a cheeseburger on toast. Order it with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese to complete this classic American sandwich.

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Dunkin’: Birthday Cake Coolatta



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Subway: The ‘U-Gouge’ Cut

Subway currently serves its sandwiches with the bread cut horizontally, leaving one side closed. But older patrons might remember that Subway used to slice its bread with a U-shaped cut in the top, in what the company called the “U-gouge” cut. In 2016, Subway’s Twitter account wrote: “Our current cut is better for allowing you to pile on the ingredients you want.” This is more of a forgotten technique than a secret menu item, but you’ll likely have no trouble ordering this old-style sub — as long as you’re not holding up the line.

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Panera: Add a Cookie to Your Frozen Caramel

Looking for some extra flavor in your frozen coffee at Panera? Order a Frozen Caramel or Frozen Mocha and ask an employee to blend one of Panera’s cookies into the coffee. It’s not an official secret menu item, but Panera employees have said it’s not too much trouble to whip up this cold, sweet treat.

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IHOP: Onion-and-French-Fry Omelet



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P.F. Chang’s: Mongolian Chicken

It’s no secret that Mongolian Beef, a classic Chinese-American dish featuring a savory brown sauce and chili peppers, is one of the most popular menu items at P.F. Chang’s. But what many folks don’t realize is that you can ask for this dish to be made with pan-fried chicken instead of beef. A P.F. Chang’s chef told us this is one of the most popular substitutions that diners request, and it’s no problem for the kitchen.

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Starbucks: French Press Coffee

Starbucks offers many secret and seasonal menu items, but one of the best ways to hack the menu is to ask for coffee made with a French press. Many coffee aficionados prefer this brewing method because it doesn’t use paper filters, which can change the taste of coffee by absorbing fats and oils. Most Starbucks will brew coffee with a French press upon request, but just know that it’ll take longer and cost more than a regular coffee. If your local Starbucks doesn’t have a French press, you can ask the staff to grind take-home coffee beans specifically for a French press.

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Red Lobster: Shrimp Po’ Boy

One of the most beloved menu items at Red Lobster is the Cheddar Bay Biscuits, which are delicious on their own but also go well with other dishes. Next time you’re ordering shrimp at Red Lobster, consider asking for some cheddar biscuits so you can make yourself a simple, cheesy shrimp po’ boy.

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Starbucks: A Puppuccino for Your Dog

Starbucks’ Puppuccino might sound like a fancy coffee drink for dogs, but it’s really just whipped cream in an espresso-sized cup. The best part about this simple, non-caffeinated treat is that, unlike many secret menu items: It’s free.

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The Cheesecake Factory: Club Sandwich With Brown Bread

One of The Cheesecake Factory’s most popular items is completely free: brown bread, referred to as wheat bread within the company. Given to diners before their orders arrive, brown bread has become so popular the restaurant now offers it in some grocery stores. At most restaurant locations, you’ll have no problem requesting your sandwich be made with this soft, sweet bread instead of what’s listed on the menu.

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Red Robin: Split a Milkshake

Famous for bottomless fries and gargantuan burgers, Red Robin doesn’t skimp on portion size, and milkshakes are no exception. When you order a milkshake at Red Robin, you essentially get two shakes: one in a glass and another in a metal cup, amounting to about 1,000 calories. If that sounds like too much ice cream, ask for your milkshake in two glasses so you can easily share it with a friend.



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