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Ordering off the Five Guys secret menu lets you get a little more creative with your favorite fast-food chain. Here’s what to ask for (and what to skip) next time you go.
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Foodies are always sharing their Five Guys secret menu item tips. For example, the secret cheese fries became so popular that Five Guys employees now refuse to make it. Plenty of other fast-food establishments have not-so-secret menu items too, like In-N-Out with its animal-style fries or the Waffle House Waffle Sandwich.
Those “secret” menu items usually involve extra work for the employees or some creative assembly on your end. Take, for example, The Land, Sea and Air at McDonald’s, which requires customers to order a burger, Filet-o-Fish and McChicken to put together. At a place like Five Guys, it’s the same thing. While many Five Guys employees have secrets, these often-requested menu items don’t seem to be one of them anymore!
I made a trip to my local Five Guys and ordered all of the secret menu items so you don’t have to. I found a few that are definitely worth ordering again, a few that slightly missed the mark, and some that are great for people with dietary restrictions. Here’s how to ask for them if you’re in the mood for changing up your order.
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Patty Melt
Out of all the secret menu items at Five Guys, the patty melt is probably the easiest one to order—mostly because this item isn’t that much of a secret. Even though it might not be listed at your location, the patty melt is on the Five Guys website. It’s a grilled cheese with a burger patty in between, a great alternative to a cheeseburger.
Personally, I love when the ratio is more cheese than burger, so I thoroughly enjoyed this secret menu item. While the cheeseburger usually only has one slice, the patty melt has two, with a slice of cheese on top and bottom. It’s melty and toasty and the perfect alternative to a big Five Guys hamburger.
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Grilled Cheeseburger
Grilled cheese fans are going to love this one. The grilled cheeseburger includes two beef patties in between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Essentially, the grilled cheese sandwiches serve as the buns. To order it, you have to ask for two grilled cheeses and two plain Little Burgers. Then, discard the extra buns and place those patties in between the grilled cheeses.
I hate to admit it, but I thought this secret menu item was overkill. After one bite, I gave up. I’d prefer a patty melt (or two!) if I’m that hungry. It’s way less work for the same amount of food.
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Grilled Dog
This was probably the most surprising Five Guys secret menu item for me.