It’s way past midnight, and you’re still scrolling through TikTok, where your “For You” page is brimming with various food hacks featuring items from your favorite chain that you didn’t know existed. These items, known as “secret menu” options, can be ordered if you know how to ask, or they might be inventive creations by people who are kind enough to share them online.
Now, we’re sharing the secret with you; here are the 10 must-try secret menu food hacks from TikTok.
10. Costco Glizzaroni Pizza
Shopping at Costco sure pulls you to their restaurant section, as you can even sense the freshly baked pizza. Give in to the aroma and create a Gillaroni Pizza. All you need to do is to get the hotdog from the bun, add it to the inside of your pizza, and roll the pizza bread. It resembles a pretzel hotdog but with extra flavor from the pizza toppings and cheese.
How to order: Simply order Costco’s Footlong Sandwich and your choice of a slice of pizza.
- Footlong Sandwich
- One slice of pizza
9. McDonald’s Keto Sausage Egg McMuffin
McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin usually is a go-to-meal for many whenever they drive to work, as it gives them the energy needed for the day. But did you ever think of replacing the muffin for hashbrowns? Yes, that’s possible. However, some staff might not let you ditch the muffin for hashbrowns and if it happens, you can just order the Sausage Egg McMuffin and hashbrowns separately and assemble it on your own.
How to order: Order a Sausage Egg McMuffin, but ask the staff to replace the muffins for a hashbrown.
- Sausage Egg McMuffin
- Two pieces of hashbrowns
8. Chick-fil-A Oreo Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Who’s up for an Oreo cookie sandwich? We know you are! Not many fast-food restaurants serve them, so they can be hard to get, but with this Chick-fil-A secret menu, you can grab a bite of that ice-cold treat. Just sandwich the ice cream between two cookie huge cookies, but be careful, as they can be pretty messy to eat if the ice cream melts.
How to order: Order two chocolate chip cookies along with a cup of Chick-fil-A’s Icedream Cup, and ask for crushed Oreo bits to be added.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Icecream Cup with crushed Oreos
7. Taco Bell’s Cheesy Queso
Care for chips and cheesy queso dip? If you feel like it, head to Taco Bell and do this food hack. Mix and stir your Nacho Bell Grande sauce and prepare your bag of chips. It’s an easy way of satisfying your nacho cravings for a late-night snacking.
How to order: Get a Nacho Bell Grande, request no refried beans, and put the chips on the side.
- Nacho Bell Grande with no refried beans and separate the chips on the side
6. Popeyes’ Chicken Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese with chicken on top is not a new invention, as a lot of fast food restaurants have been serving this dish. And if you’ve been scrolling on TikTok, chances are you have scrolled through those food trucks that serve this dish. But for food hack’s sake, you can get the same dish from Popeyes; just mix and shake the Sweet Heat sauce and nuggets on its box and place it on top of the Mac and Cheese. Drizzle the chicken with Blackened Ranch for a spicy kick.
How to order: Order a Popeyes chicken nuggets with a side of Mac and Cheese. Also, request for a packet of Sweet Heat and another packet of Blackened Ranch.
- Chicken nuggets with a side of Mac and Cheese
- A packet of sweet heat sauce
- A packet of blackened ranch
5. Wendy’s Chili Cheese Fries and Nuggets
Imagine Wendy’s fries and nuggets smothered in hot chili con carne. Yes, please! This Wendy’s menu hack was posted by Sarah Margaret. She combined the fries and nuggets in a plastic bowl and smothered the hot chili on top for a spicy kick. Afterward, she added a sour cream on top for a hint of tanginess.
How to order: Order Wendy’s Hot and Crispy fries in the size of your choice: Chicken Nuggets and Chili. When you order the chili, ask for cheese on top for an additional charge and also request a packet of sour cream.
- Hot and Crispy Fries
- Chicken Nuggets
- Chili with cheese
- A packet of sour cream sauce
4. Burger King Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Do you ever imagine mozzarella cheese as a filling of a chicken burger? Yes, that’s possible with this next Burger King hack. Simply spread the marinara sauce on top of the chicken fillet filling of the Chicken Sandwich and add the mozzarella sticks to enjoy a cheese heaven in every bite.
How to order: Order Burger King’s regular Chicken Sandwich and Mozzarella Sticks. Request for a marinara sauce for the chicken spread.
- Regular Chicken Sandwich
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Marinara Sauce
3. Chipotle Nachos From Kids’ Meal
This “cheaper nachos” have been a viral Chipotle “not so secret” hack on TikTok wherein people order from the kid’s meal as they seem to have more reasonably sized portions than the regular ones. To start creating your nachos, pour the free chips from the kid’s meal on an empty dish. But of course, the free chips are not enough, so you can crunch the crunchy tacos to act as chips. Pour the protein meat and two sides into the chips and mix it together with the queso and sour cream.
How to order: Get the Kids’ Build Your Own Steak (or whichever Build Your Own kits you prefer) and request a queso and sour cream.
- Any Build Your Own Kit Kids’ Meal
- Queso
- Sour Cream
2. In-N-Out Monkey Style Burger
We’re sure that you’re familiar with In-N-Out’s Animal Style Fries secret menu, which is topped with the secret spread and grilled onions. Now, we’re taking things to the next level by adding it to the Double Double burger with extra raw onions and pickles — we call that creation a Monkey Style Burger. It may be unknown why that name was picked, but it does its job of satisfying our burger cravings!
How to order: Simply order the Double-Double burger, then ask for raw onions and pickles as fillings. For the Animal Fries, which is also part of In-N-Out’s secret menu, simply ask for Animal Fries, and they’ll prepare them for you.
- Double-Double Burger with raw onions and pickles
- Animal Fries
1. Chick-fil-A Cheesy Chicken Burrito
Take Chick-fil-A Burrito to a whole new level by adding a little of everything on the menu. Kidding aside, you can create your own Burrito with oozing cheese and chicken that is too big for a bite. First, take the wrap, add the Mac and Cheese, and top the Chicken Tenders. Add a Waffle Cut Potato Fries to add texture and pour hot sauce all over it. There you have it, a Cheesy Chicken Burrito!
How to order: Chick-fil-A won’t sell you just the wrap, so you have the option to buy one of their Cool Wraps or bring your own. Place an order for Chicken Tenders, Mac and Cheese, and Waffle Cut Potato Fries. Make sure to ask for a packet of hot sauce to dip in.
- Cool Wraps/Own Tortilla Wrap
- Chicken Tenders
- Mac and Cheese
- Waffle Cut Potato Fries
- A packet of hot sauce