14 Best Five Guys Secret Menu Items To Try in 2025

Five Guys is beloved in North America, with popularity and sales rising across Europe and other continents as well, but did you know there’s a Five Guys secret menu to indulge in? These Five Guys secret menu dishes are created by fans who have discovered new ways to enjoy their favorite burger joint.

If you’re curious about what's on offer, read on to uncover the 14 best Five Guys secret menu items that you can’t miss trying!

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• Five Guys Burgers Secret Menu
• Five Guys Secret Menu Grilled Cheeses
• Five Guys Secret Menu Shakes
• Other Five Guys Secret Menu Items
• How We Created This Five Guys Secret Menu Guide

Five Guys Burgers Secret Menu

1. The Presidential Burger

Word around town says that President Obama walked in and ordered this concoction one day. It’s now a favored Five Guys secret menu item and has been rightfully named the Presidential Burger.

As a warning, it’s a little spicy. To order it, ask for a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, lots of jalapeños and mustard.

How To Order

• Cheeseburger
• Lettuce
• Tomatos
• Jalapeños
• Mustard

2. The HB Slammer

This is another great Five Guys secret menu item for fans who love spice. The HB Slammer is a bacon cheeseburger with extra bacon.

Alongside that, mayonnaise, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms are added. Then, it's all covered with A1 Sauce and hot sauce. We also suggest adding jalapeños if you want some extra heat. 

If you're looking for high-protein fast food that doesn't skimp on flavor, this is one of the best Five Guys secret menu orders. 

We notably love the balance of savory and spicy flavors. The hit of sweetness from the grilled vegetables and A1 Sauce is also welcome; however, some may find it a little too rich. 

How To Order

• Bacon Cheeseburger
• Bacon
• Grilled Onions
• Grilled Mushrooms
• Mayonnaise
• A1 Sauce
• Hot Sauce
• Jalapeños (optional)

3. Sloppy Joe

This Five Guys menu hack tastes just like a real sloppy joe despite not having many of the same ingredients. So, what makes this 5 Guys secret menu resemble its nostalgic namesake? 

It starts with a plain hamburger. To that, add grilled green peppers, grilled onions, ketchup and barbecue sauce. Praise to the creator of this item on the secret menu for Five Guys, because it’s worth every finger-licking bite! 

How To Order

• Plain Hamburger
• Grilled Peppers
• Grilled Onions
• Ketchup
• Barbecue Sauce

4. The Artery Annihilator

If you order this from the secret menu at Five Guys, be wary of the name it was given. This off-menu item is greasy and cheesy and loaded with tempting yet unhealthy deliciousness. When you can’t decide if you want a hot dog or a hamburger, go for the Artery Annihilator!

This burger and hot dog combination is overflowing with cheese, crunchy bacon and a tasty sauce. To try this over-the-top Five Guys secret menu dish, ask for a bacon cheeseburger with a sliced hot dog added inside the sandwich.

Then, add bacon and extra cheese for even more greasy goodness. Finish this Five Guys hidden menu burger with mayonnaise or barbecue sauce, plus other condiments and fixings of your choice.

 Is this the healthiest fast food burger? Absolutely not. But is it one of the best fast food burgers, nevertheless? We sure think so! 

How To Order

• Cheeseburger
• or Bacon Cheeseburger 
• Sliced Hot Dog
• Extra Cheese
• Extra Bacon
• Mayonnaise 
• or Barbecue sauce
• Other Condiments and Toppings (optional) 

5. Patty Melt

This tasty creation from the Five Guys secret menu is simply a classic cheeseburger with a twist. Not only is it loaded with extra cheese and grilled onions, but the bun is also put on upside down before being grilled for extra crispiness. 

The result is effectively a combination of a hamburger and a grilled cheese sandwich, all in one bite. You can also add as many toppings and patties as you’d like if you want to customize it even further. 

The best part? This Five Guys off-menu item was so popular that it hasn't recently landed on the official menu. So, if ordering secret menu dishes makes you a little nervous, this is a great dish to try! 

How To Order: As it is now on the official menu, simply ask for a Patty Melt alongside any additional customizations you'd like. 

Five Guys Secret Menu Grilled Cheeses 

6. The Double Grilled Cheeseburger

If you order the Double Grilled Cheeseburger, make sure to consume it on an empty stomach, as this Five Guys secret menu item is like ordering three sandwiches in one. Despite being a large meal, it’s pretty straightforward to order.

All you have to do is order your favorite burger, but instead of the regular bun, ask for two grilled sandwiches to be used; one for the base and one for the top. Once you've tried grilled cheese buns, you may never want to go back to a regular burger bun!

How To Order

• Burger of Your Choice
• Remove: Bun
• Add: 2 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 

7. Grilled Dog

This glorious Five Guys hidden menu creation came from a Reddit user who couldn’t figure out what he was craving more. He wanted a hot dog and he wanted a grilled cheese. So he asked for a bun layered in gooey American cheese with a halved hot dog and ended up with the Grilled Dog.

And, having now tried it, we can confirm that this Five Guys secret menu item is worthy of all cheese-loving, hot dog-craving fans. It's pretty easy to get as well. Just ask for a bun loaded with cheese and a halved hot dog.

While you can keep it simple with classic meat and cheese, extra toppings can also be added. To customize this Five Guys secret menu even more, we suggest adding some jalapeños, barbecue sauce or hot sauce. But you can add whichever other fillings you feel like. 

How To Order

• Grilled Cheese
• Sliced Hot Dog
• Other Sauces and Toppings (optional)

Five Guys Secret Menu Shakes

8. The Five Guys Mega Shake

When a Reddit user was inspired to discover what all the flavors on the Five Guys milkshake menu tasted like when combined, he ended up with this wonderful taste explosion.

Strangely, this Five Guys secret menu shake has a hint of bacon flavor, and no one can say exactly how, as bacon wasn't an ingredient in the original milkshake. However, with a bacon shake now on the official menu, you can guarantee a bacon-flavored hit by adding some in. 

Other than bacon, this Five Guys secret menu drink has a bit of every other official menu shake. Once they've been mixed up, we highly recommend adding some whipped cream for good measure. The staff may or may not honor your request, but it’s well worth trying!

We also need to mention that a coffee milkshake has recently been added to the menu. It's absolutely delicious, but it may overpower the other flavors if added to this Five Guys hidden menu drink. So, it's your call whether you add a little coffee or leave it out. 

How To Order: Ask for a milkshake with a bit of every flavor on the menu (possibly omitting the coffee milkshake due to its strong flavor). 

9. Extra-Chunky Chocolate Peanut Butter Bacon Protein Shake

If you want to level up the secret menu at Five Guys, add a custom shake to your order! While you can already customize your own milkshakes at Five Guys, this protein-packed secret menu recipe is a great one to try if you’re unsure what mix-ins to add yourself.

To get it, ask for a vanilla milkshake and add chocolate, peanut butter, real peanuts (which you may have to get from the peanut bin and add yourself) and bacon. The end result is a salty and sweet protein-packed treat that's the best fast food milkshake for adventurous diners. 

How To Order

• Vanilla Milkshake
• Chocolate Sauce
• Peanut Butter Sauce
• Peanuts 
• Bacon

Other Five Guys Secret Menu Items 

10. Windy City Dog

While infamous for its hearty, all-American burgers, this next Five Guys secret menu hack customizes the chain's regular menu hot dog. The Windy City Dog is a loaded, Chicago-style hot dog with a Cajun twist.

The hot dog is halved and grilled, then stacked with pickles, tomatoes, relish and green peppers. Alongside this, mustard and Cajun seasoning, as well as hot sauce if desired, are added.

Simply ask for this Five Guys secret menu item by its name, and the staff should know what to do. If not, list out the ingredients, including any additional customizations you would like.

How To Order

• Sliced and Grilled Hot Dog
• Pickles
• Tomatoes
• Green Peppers 
• Relish
• Mustard
• Cajun Seasoning
• Hot Sauce (optional)

11. Extra Well Done Fries

This Five Guys secret menu hack is one you'll be surprised you didn't think of, especially if you love your fries super golden and crispy. All you need to do is ask for your fries (plain or finished with Cajun seasoning) to be cooked extra well done. Your server will then give them an extra bit of time in the fryer to get them as crispy and well done as can be. 

How To Order: Just ask for your fries to be cooked well-done when ordering. 

12. Loaded Fries

When it comes to secret menu fries, In-N-Out animal-style fries are probably the most well-known. However, you can also find a delicious option for loaded fries on the secret menu at Five Guys.

When you’re craving something heavier than plain fries with ketchup, combine Five Guys' famous fries with beef and you have yourself a meal. To order this Five Guys secret menu dish, ask for a basket of fries or Cajun fries with chopped up hamburger.

Then add whatever other toppings you like, from chopped jalapeños or grilled onions to bacon or a DIY spicy mayo made with hot sauce and mayonnaise. Don’t forget to add cheese as well!

How To Order

•  Fries
• Chopped Hamburger
• Cheese
• Other Sauces and Toppings of Your Choice

13. Veggie-BLT

We can't say that the best vegetarian fast food is served at Five Guys. However, it does offer a few more options for non-meat eaters than other chains on both its regular and secret menus. 

One delicious vegetarian Five Guys secret menu item is a meat-free twist on the official menu BLT. The secret to this Five Guys hidden menu sandwich is that the meaty texture of mushrooms makes them a great bacon substitute. 

To take advantage of this Five Guys hack, request a traditional BLT, but ask them to hold the bacon and replace it with grilled mushrooms.

We loved that this Five Guys secret menu sandwich was as filling as a regular BLT and that the mushrooms offered an added hit of umami and a little less saltiness than bacon. If you do eat meat, you could try combining this hack with the regular sandwich to get a BLT with mushrooms. 

How To Order 

• BLT
• Remove: Bacon
• Add: Grilled Mushrooms 

14. Burger Bowl

This is another Five Guys secret menu item that became so popular — in part thanks to the rise in popularity of the ketogenic diet — that the chain added it to the regular menu. However, if you aren't aware of it, we'll let you in on the now-not-so-hidden secret!

Health-conscious individuals looking for keto-friendly or low-carb fast food can get just that by ordering a Burger Bowl, which has all the tasty burger fillings without the bread.

To get it, choose a burger (or hot dog or other sandwich) from the Five Guys secret menu or regular menu. Then, ask for it to be served as a Burger Bowl without the bread. You can also create a completely custom order with all the toppings you want. 

How To Order: Choose a burger, hot dog or other sandwich and ask for it to be served as a Burger Bowl. You can also create a completely custom Burger Bowl by requesting the meat — if any — and toppings you would like. 

How We Created This Five Guys Secret Menu Guide

To share the best Five Guys secret menu items, we started by rounding up our favorite Five Guys hacks. Then, we took to platforms like Reddit, Instagram and TikTok to find even more creative Five Guys secret menu dishes.

The result is a guide that outlines the tastiest secret menu hacks at this popular burger chain. We even offer tips on how to order each Five Guys hidden menu item to make your experience as straightforward as possible.

Five Guys is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the U.S., with an increasingly large global following. While the official menu options are highly craveable, adding a twist to your order with some of these Five Guys secret menu hacks is guaranteed to make your experience even better.

Now that you've uncovered the best Five Guys menu secrets, you can satisfy your fast food cravings while being creative with how you eat it! 

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