SECRET MENU MUSTS

These are the the stuff of fast food lore you’ll have to dare to order to believe.

You’ve heard about ‘secret menus’ before. But how do you know what you don’t know? We’re breaking it down for you with some of the most popular, out there, and straight up delicious off-the-menu orders from your favorite fast-casual joints.

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The Five Guys Patty Melt
The Order: Ask for a Grilled Cheese with a burger patty inside. Add any toppings you want – we recommend grilled onions for an authentic-ish melt experience.

Where to find it? Bethesda Row, Montrose Crossing, Rockville Town Square

Photo by Foodbeast.

The Chick-fil-A Crispy Chicken Club
The Order: Ask for the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich, but replace grilled chicken with a fried chicken patty.

Where to find it? Montrose Crossing

Photo by @fatguyproblems821, Instagram.

The Chipotle Quesorito
The Order: Order the Quesorito by name, or ask for a cheese quesadilla to wrap your burrito order inside. Add all the fixings. Try to finish it!

Where to find it? Pike & Rose

Photo by Couple in the Kitchen.

The Starbucks Butterbeer Frappuccino
The Order: Ask for a grande creme frappuccino. Add 2-3 caramel and 2-3 toffee syrup shots. Ask for an extra caramel drizzle on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon. To cut some of the sweetness, add an espresso shot.

Where to find it? Congressional Plaza, Pike & Rose, Rockville Town Square, Shops at Wildwood

Photo by The Washington Post.

The CAVA Nachos
The Order: Ask for pita chips served over tzatziki. Add your choice of protein like chicken or shredded lamb. Top with pickled banana peppers, feta cheese, tomato and onion salad, pickled onions and cabbage slaw. Finish with harissa for a spicy kick.

Where to find it? Bethesda Row, Montrose Crossing

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