How to Look Cooler Than Your Friends at Restaurants



Contributing Writer
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You may not know that many popular restaurants have a secret menu that you won’t find on Yelp, Foursquare or Zagat.  In fact people who are “in the know” are so guarded about these secret dishes that they refuse to pin or tweet about them.  But because I like you and I want you to look cool when ordering out, I’m sharing these secrets.  Welcome to my “circle of trust” and Bon Appétit!

Taco BellTaco Bell will make you anything that you can dream up, as long as they have the ingredients. This restaurant does have a secret ingredient, which is “Green Chili Sauce.” I can tell you first hand that it is excellent.

In-N-OutMost people have heard about the secret menu at In-N-Out but do you actually know what “Animal Style” means? Animal style means your burger will consist of a mustard-cooked beef patty, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, extra spread and grilled onions. An Animal Style burger tastes great but I will warn you , it is messy.  Grab napkins.

Subway

B . J. (before Jared) Subway was a regular sandwich chain (restaurant). One of their most popular items was a “Pizza Sub” which consists of nine slices of pepperoni, monstrous amounts of cheese and doused with marinara sauce. You will not find the Pizza Sub on the menu, but most locations will still make it for you.

Jamba JuiceJamba Juice is known for its healthy smoothies, has a “dark side” that caters to your sweet tooth. I can only tell you that my son has had the “Gummy Bear” and the “Fruity Pebbles” and of the two, he prefers the” Fruity Pebbles”. However the sweet offerings do not stop there; the” Push up Pop” and “Strawberry Shortcake” also sound tempting.

McDonaldsEven the golden arches offer an extensive secret menu. The “Poor Man’s Big Mac” (thus named because it only costs $1) is a double cheeseburger with lettuce and Big Mac sauce. Ask for onions and lettuce, which are always free and “voilà”, you have for yourself the “Poor Man’s Big Mac”. The most inventive secret menu item at the restaurant has to be the “Land, Sea and Air Burger,” which includes; one beef patty, one McChicken patty and Filet-O-Fish all sandwiched between a single bun. McDonalds arguably has the best french fries on the planet but they can be better when you ask for the Big Mac secret sauce for the ultimate in french fry dipping.

StarbucksStarbucks secret menu items are tempting concoctions that when ordered will be sure to impress your friends. The “Cake Batter Frap” tastes just like it sounds. If you want to live on the edge, then order a “Green Eye” which includes three shots of espresso with regular drip coffee. Running a little short on cash but still need a caffeine boost? Then order a “Short Drink” which is smaller than a tall and less expensive.

I hope that I achieved my mission . . . “To Make You Look Cooler Than Your Friends at Restaurants”

Please share any secret restaurant menu items that should be added to this list!

Sources Divine Caroline , CNN

Heather Reid

Heather Reid

National Marketing Executive at Pointsmith

At Store Marketing Maven . . .Dedicated Blogger, Insatiable Appetite For Social Media, Advocate No Kid Hungry. Mother Of Two Freakishly Athletic Kids, Married To My Best Friend, National Marketing Executive At Pointsmith.

Heather Reid

@AtStoreMaven

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  • http://leaderswest.com Jim Dougherty

    I love this post so much, Heather! Though I’m probably not brave enough to try too many of the aforementioned items, the “green eye” is definitely on my list! Congrats on a very cool post!

  • http://www.minutewiththemarketingmaven.com/ Heather

    Jim if you want to wind up your kids order the fruity pebbles at Jamba Juice – sure to please!

  • http://leaderswest.com Jim Dougherty

    Ha! That is the absolute opposite of what I need. Maybe if Jamba Juice offered a sedative drink I could do that. I don’t know if I would give the kids the sedative or take it myself, though!

  • http://TravelEater.wordpress.com @TravelEater

    I thought you we going to tell us – “just leave your camera in your bag!” :-)

  • http://www.pointsmith.com Heather Reid

    Great tip & you can park your minivan in the back lot.

  • http://petertrapasso.com Peter Trapasso

    Great job Heather!

    Starbuck’s has saved my bacon more than once during my travels and at home too.

    I am proud to be in such fine company of writers here at LeadersWest.com

    cheers,

    Pete

  • http://www.minutewiththemarketingmaven.com/ Heather

    Peter

    Do share details about your bacon at Starbucks? I’m very curious & thank you for the compliment.
    Jim did a great job putting together a team of contributors.

    Thanks
    Heather

  • http://leaderswest.com Jim Dougherty

    Thanks guys – I think the fact that all of this weekend’s trending posts are from people not named me is that there are some great contributors here!

  • http://www.rtpromotions.co.uk Richard

    LOVE this – are they all available worldwide? Such a cool idea, I could almost break the habit of a lifetime and venture into the big M.

  • http://www.minutewiththemarketingmaven.com/ Heather

    Richard I have ran into some franchise locations or less experienced employees who do not know about their secret menus but overall you should be able to score secret menu items!

  • http://leaderswest.com Jim Dougherty

    No way! I hope you schooled them?

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