17 Best Wendy's Secret Menu Items To Try in 2025

Lean in a little closer and let us tell you about Wendy’s secret menu. Perhaps you’ve heard rumors of a fabled giant T-Rex Burger or you’ve spotted a few folks making their own Wendy’s Frosty floats?

Well, we can tell you that the legends are true, and these are just a few of the exciting delights that await you on Wendy’s secret menu. Ready to find a new and delicious custom order? Then check out these 17 awesome Wendy's secret menu items!

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• Does Wendy's Have a Secret Menu?
• Wendy's Secret Menu Burgers and Sandwiches
• Wendy's Secret Menu Drinks
• Other Wendy's Secret Menu Items
• How We Created This Wendy’s Secret Menu Guide

Does Wendy’s Have a Secret Menu?

Yes, Wendy's has a secret menu. However, it is not an official secret menu created by the chain, but instead a combination of custom dishes created and shared by loyal fans.

Some of the Wendy’s secret menu items, like the T-Rex Burger, have their origins in advertisements that customers wanted to see brought to life. Others are pure customer creations that have gained in popularity across the web and on social media platforms. 

While this menu is not currently official, FoodIndustry.com reports that Wendy's is looking to drive new growth. Therefore, the chain may promote an official secret menu in the future as part of a plan to achieve that goal. 

How To Order From the Wendy's Secret Menu

If you do want to order something from the secret menu at Wendy’s, arrive with the ingredients and customizations memorized or written down to make it easy for the staff to create. Always be polite when ordering these off-menu creations as well, and be understanding if the order can't be fulfilled. 

Wendy's Secret Menu Burgers and Sandwiches

1. Barnyard Burger

The Barnyard Burger is an ideal Wendy’s secret menu choice for those who want a bit of everything: beef patty, chicken (regular or spicy), bacon and cheese. Grabbing the Barnyard is relatively hassle-free; all you need to do is combine a sandwich with chicken (or a sandwich with both bacon and chicken) with a beef patty and bacon (if not included in the sandwich you ordered). 

If you want cheese as part of this Wendy's off-menu item, and that isn't included in the base sandwich, that will also need to be added as an extra. Good sandwich bases for this hack include the regular or spicy Asiago Ranch Chicken Club Sandwich and the Crispy Chicken BLT, both of which come with chicken, bacon and cheese. 

You can customize this secret Wendy’s menu sandwich further by adding more meats (including extra burger patties) or adding or removing other fillings, such as sauces and salad ingredients. 

How To Order

• Asiago Ranch Chicken Club Sandwich (Spicy or Regular)
• or Crispy Chicken BLT
• Add: Beef Patty 

2. T-Rex Burger 

The T-Rex burger is the most famous of all of the dishes from the secret menu at Wendy’s, and it's definitely the biggest! It's also one of the best dishes around for those looking for high-protein fast food. 

Exactly what you get differs depending on your location — some folks will tell you the burger has six patties, some say nine, and some say as many as 12 total, with one slice of cheese added per patty if you want a cheeseburger version. On top of the Jurassic mountain of meat and cheese, you can add any extra burger fixings that you desire, making this secret menu dish super customizable. 

To get this gigantic burger, you can ask by name for a T. Rex Burger in some locations, along with the number of patties you’d like. Alternatively, order two to four Dave’s Triple Burgers (one burger comes with three patties) and assemble them yourself by stacking them and removing all but the top and bottom bun. While this is nowhere near the healthiest item at Wendy's, it's well worth a try if you can get your hands on it.

How To Order

• Regular Menu Burger
• 6 to 11 Extra Beef Patties 
• 6 to 11 Extra Cheese Slices (if desired)

or

• 2 to 4 Dave's Triple Burgers
• Remove: All But One of the Burger Buns

3. Grand Slam Burger 

If you’re feeling like a meaty pick-me-up, the Grand Slam Burger is one of the best fast food burgers to go for. A long-time resident on the Wendy’s secret menu, the Grand Slam contains four beef patties topped with cheese.

This burger is such a favorite that some staff will know exactly what you’re after. If they don’t know of this Wendy’s off-menu item, simply order a Dave’s Triple and add an extra beef patty and a slice of cheese.

How To Order

• Dave's Triple Burger
• Add: Extra Burger Patty
• Add: Extra Cheese Slice

4. Big Double Bacon Classic

This bacon-filled Wendy’s secret menu burger is a treat for any bacon lover. The base burger is the Big Bacon Classic, which was reintroduced in 2023 after falling off the menu in the mid-1990s.

This official menu item comprises a burger with three rashers of applewood-smoked crispy bacon, American cheese and classic burger fixings. From here, you’ll infuse extra juiciness and meatiness by adding an extra side, or more, of crispy bacon to the original burger.

How To Order

• Big Bacon Classic
• Add: Extra Bacon

5. Quadruple Baconator

The Quadruple Baconator is another Wendy’s secret menu item that can be quickly made from dishes on the main menu. Just order the original Baconator and add two extra beef patties to create a bacon and beef lover’s dream.

How To Order

• Big Bacon Classic
• Add: Extra Bacon
• Add: Two Beef Patties

6. Cheeseburger Deluxe

Ideal for those looking for a new spin on a classic, this Wendy's secret menu item delivers a burger that adds extra toppings instead of extra servings of meat.

Just grab a cheeseburger of your choice and add extra tomato and lettuce, plus extra pickles and onions if you fancy them, and your deluxe secret menu burger is complete. You can also add extra cheese if desired. This Wendy's hack works with chicken sandwiches as well. 

How To Order

• Cheeseburger of Your Choice
• Extra Toppings of Your Choice

7. Chili Cheeseburger

This is less a secret Wendy’s menu item and more an inspired combination of dream ingredients. To enjoy it, get yourself to the counter, order a single burger and a cup of Wendy’s famous chili. Then, simply combine them for an instantly comforting dish.

How To Order

• Dave's Single Burger
• Chili

8. Sriracha Chicken Sandwich

A few items on the secret menu are creations that resemble discontinued official menu items. The Sriracha Chicken Sandwich mimics an old menu item that had Sriracha-infused chicken and was, at the time, considered to be one of the best fast food chicken sandwiches.

While you won't be able to get that intense a flavor, you can simply ask for hot sauce to be added to any chicken sandwich for a spicy kick. Sriracha is a good choice if it's available (or you could add this yourself at home), but Scorchin’ Hot sauce also works great. 

How To Order

• Chicken Sandwich of Your Choice
• Sriracha or Scorchin’ Hot Sauce

9. Valley Crispy Chicken Club

The Valley Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich is another item that was discontinued from the main menu but still exists on the Wendy’s secret menu. The easiest way to order the Valley Crispy is to get the Crispy Chicken BLT and ask for no American cheese.

How To Order

• Crispy Chicken BLT
• Remove: American Cheese

10. Asiago Beef Sandwich

This Wendy’s secret menu favorite is a spin-off of the Asiago Ranch Chicken Club Sandwich and, unlike some spin-offs, this one is just as good as the original.

You can get your paws on this beefy number by ordering an Asiago Ranch Chicken Club and asking for the chicken to be swapped out for beef.

How To Order

• Asiago Ranch Chicken Club Sandwich
• Remove: Chicken
• Add: Beef Patty 

Wendy's Secret Menu Drinks

11. Frosty Coffee

This beloved addition to the secret menu at Wendy’s mixes together a Frosty and the coffee of your choice for an iced mocha-style treat. Best of all, it’s easy to make a Frosty coffee yourself by ordering any Frosty and a regular coffee and mixing up your preferred proportions.

We found that the standard vanilla or chocolate Frostys work best, with the latter mimicking a mocha-style coffee. However, you can go for whatever flavor you think sounds good paired with coffee. 

Love cold brew? Then you can try a cream cold brew Frosty coffee by pairing an official menu cold brew — which comes in chocolate, caramel or vanilla flavors — with the Frosty of your choice. We liked that this treat was even creamier than the version with regular coffee; however, it may be too sweet and indulgent for some. 

How To Order

• Frosty of Your Choice
• Regular Coffee
• or Cream Cold Brew Coffee

12. Frosty Float

This Wendy’s secret menu drink is perfect for hot days and is super easy to make. It's also an excellent order if you want cheap fast food that feels like an indulgent treat. Interestingly, it was once on the official menu but has been discontinued.

To taste it for yourself, simply order a soda and a Frosty of your choice and then add as much of the Frosty to the soda as you’d like.

There are many possibilities to be enjoyed here and the flavor combinations are as endless as your imagination — Coca Cola and orange Frosty, Sprite and chocolate, who knows when you’ll discover a new classic? 

How To Order

• Frosty of Your Choice
• Soda of Your Choice

13. Wendy’s Coffee Toffee Frosty

This Wendy's secret menu item brings back a discontinued regular menu drink. It features a delicious combo of coffee and toffee, all mixed up in a Frosty.

If available, ask for coffee flavoring and toffee flavoring to be added to a vanilla Frosty. If not, you can use caramel sauce and a splash or regular coffee to get something similar.

We think that the sweet toffee flavor pairs perfectly with the hint of coffee, all balanced out with the creamy vanilla Frosty. Adding crunchy toffee pieces is also a must if they're on the menu. 

How To Order

• Vanilla Frosty
• Toffee Flavoring or Caramel Sauce
• Coffee Flavoring or a Splash of Coffee
• Toffee Pieces

Other Wendy's Secret Menu Items

14. Bacon Cheese Fries

Another super simple but very delicious item on the Wendy’s secret menu, Bacon Cheese Fries are born when you combine an order of cheese fries with a side of bacon added on top.

Conveniently, there is sometimes a version of this hidden Wendy’s menu item on the regular menu, currently called Baconator Fries. However, if you can't find the regular menu item, this is when the Wendy's secret menu hack comes in useful. 

Top Tip: For an extra flavorful Wendy’s secret menu dish, you could make your base layer chili cheese fries instead of cheese fries. You’ll end up with crispy fries smothered in chili and rich cheese sauce and enhanced with a sprinkling of bacon. 

How To Order

• Queso Fries 
• Bacon

15. Frosty Chocolate Toast Sticks or Fries

This one is less of a Wendy’s secret menu choice and more of a spin on dessert. Simply order some French toast sticks and a side of chocolate Frosty for dipping. If you want a sweeter and saltier combo, get plain, salted fries for dipping instead of French toast.

How To Order

• Chocolate Frosty
• French Toast Sticks
• or Fries

16. Spicy Nugg ‘Nachos’

This innovative Wendy’s secret menu dish is an easy DIY option. Simply combine an order of spicy chicken nuggets with sides of chili, cheese sauce, sour cream and ranch, and you’ve got a brand new twist on both humble nuggets and topping-filled nachos.

If you want more minimal spice, you can use regular nuggets instead of the spicy ones. 

How To Order

• Spicy Nuggets
• Chili
• Cheese Sauce
• Sour Cream
• Ranch

17. Cinnabacon Bites

This is probably the best breakfast you’ll find on the Wendy’s secret menu. To get this custom Wendy's breakfast dish, order a tub of Cinnabon Pull-Apart Bites and add a side of bacon sprinkled over the top to create a salty-sweet slice of early morning (or any time, really) perfection. 

How To Order

• Cinnabon Pull-Apart Bites
• Bacon 

How We Created This Wendy’s Secret Menu Guide

To create this guide about the secret menu for Wendy’s, we turned to our existing knowledge of the fast food chain’s hidden menu items, rounding up our team’s favorite menu hacks. Next, we expanded our existing list of Wendy’s secret menu items by searching for additional custom orders on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Reddit. 

We then combined all of the most popular off-menu items at Wendy’s in this useful guide. We even added instructions on how to order each item, making it easy to get a taste of them yourself.

Whether you’re after something for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just as a snack, the Wendy’s secret menu has something for everyone. Ordering from the Wendy’s secret menu is as easy as (secret) pie. Some of these items have been around so long that they’re well-known to lots of staff, but newer team members might need a bit of an explanation.

Be aware that ordering away from the main menu at Wendy’s means that the price of your food might vary. There may also be differences in the food available at different locations. Patience is key, as staff might need a bit more time to prepare a custom order. However, once you get your hands on your secret menu order, the extra steps are guaranteed to be worth it! 

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