For the days when the standard menu just won’t do, here are a few secret menu items at your go-to spots that your taste buds may find a bit more inspiring.
Chipotle
Burritodilla: The best of both worlds with about half of a regular Chipotle burrito’s fillings sandwiched between lots of cheese, then grilled like a standard quesadilla. This secret menu option may be so secret that servers may not be aware that it exists, but they’ll still make it if explain the recipe!
Nachos: Yes, Chipotle does offer this classic. Just order a burrito bowl and ask for chips instead of rice at the bottom.
Fresh Cilantro: Ask for a bit of this fresh herb to liven up your meal, and it’s free!
Five Guys
Cheese Fries: Ask for melted cheese atop your regular Five Guys fries to get at this secret item.
Double Grilled-Cheese Burgers: This behemoth includes the standard beef patties plus toppings sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches.
Panera Bread
Power Steak Lettuce Wraps: This healthy meal option comes with seared top sirloin, lettuce for making the wraps, sliced cucumbers, diced onions & tomatoes, and then it’s all topped with both lemon juice and basil pesto. And it’s available at all locations.
Power Chicken Hummus Bowl: Loaded with all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken, creamy cilantro jalapeno hummus, baby spinach, cucumber slices, diced tomatoes & red onions, and topped with some fresh-squeezed lemon and chopped cilantro, this option is one of Panera’s healthiest dishes.
Starbucks
Liquid Cocaine: 4 shots espresso + 4 pumps white chocolate syrup + milk and ice to fill in a Grande cup= sugar high and caffeine boost that will be sure to get you up and at ‘em.
Nutella Drink: In addition to the standard Caffe Misto, ask for an extra pump of chocolate syrup, hazelnut syrup, and a caramel drizzle for a deliciously sweet drink that tastes just like Nutella.
Dirty Chai: This concoction involves the addition of one shot of Espresso into a Chai Latte. It’s still extremely tasty while giving you a little boost of caffeine.
Thanks to #HackTheMenu for the inside information.