It’s hard to deny the popularity and cult following of In-N-Out Burger. Unlike most fast-food chains, they do a great job of keeping their menu simple, focusing on burgers, fries, and shakes. This simplicity allows them to maintain a high level of quality and consistency in their offerings. Although the menu is straightforward and simple, it is widely known that there is an In-N-Out Secret Menu.
They allow customers to customize their orders, adding an element of exclusivity and personalization to visitors’ dining experience. Exploring the In-N-Out secret menu makes a simple burger run more fun.
Before you order, remember that not everything you see online is real. Stick to confirmed options and watch out for fake In-N-Out secret menu items so you don’t get caught ordering something that doesn’t exist.
If you could create your own In-N-Out secret menu item, what would it be?
In-N-Out's Secret Menu
The In-N-Out secret menu has helped them develop a devoted fan base. As a result, their popularity extends beyond just the food. It has become a cultural phenomenon and a symbol of the West Coast lifestyle. The In-N-Out secret menu allows you to tweak burgers, fries, and shakes.
In-N-Out is not the only fast-food chain to offer a secret menu. Taco Bell has a secret menu that is also popular with its fans, as it allows you to customize its menu. It is not as extensive as the In-N-Out secret menu.
Here is a complete list of all of the items on the secret menu. Know one that I missed? Please let me know.
secret menu Burgers
- Hamburger (listed)
- Cheeseburger (listed)
- Double-Double (listed)
- You can also order:
- 3 x 3: three beef chuck patties and three slices of American cheese in a bun
- 4 x 4: four beef chuck patties and four slices of American cheese in a bun. This In-N-Out secret menu is what keeps fans coming back again and again.
- 2 x 4’s, 4 x 2’s, or 1 x 4 all available in a bun
- Grilled cheese: two slices of American cheese melted in a bun – you can add lettuce, tomato, raw onion, and grilled onions
- Protein style: the burger is in a lettuce wrap
- Wish burger: A vegetarian burger with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, spread, and pickles
- Animal style: fried mustard, grilled onions, pickles, and extra Thousand Island spread. Ordering from the In-N-Out secret menu feels like being in on a local secret.
- Monkey/Gorilla Style: any burger with animal fries in the middle – most stores will not make this combination
- Onion Bun: whole grilled onions on either side of your burger instead of a bun
- Tomato Bun: tomato slices on either side of your burger instead of a bun
- Mustard-grilled: they add some mustard to the top of the patty before flipping it so that it sizzles into the meat on the grill
- Flying Dutchman: two slices of cheese melted between two burger patties (no buns) – also available animal style. Many first-timers have no idea the In-N-Out secret menu even exists.
- Shaggy/Scooby snack/ Puppy patty: for your dog, a non-seasoned beef patty
- You can add chopped chilis to any burger
- The In-N-Out secret menu lets you customize your order beyond the basics, even with buns. Bun options:
- Light toast (by default)
- You can also ask for:
- No toast
- Extra toast
- Meat options:
- Medium well (by default)
- You can also ask for:
- Medium rare
- Cheese options:
- Melted (by default)
- Unmelted (ask for it cold)
- Onion options:
- raw chopped
- raw whole
- grilled chopped
- grilled whole
- Sauce options:
- Their thousand island sauce
- Mustard and ketchup squirt
- The In-N-Out secret menu lets you customize your order beyond the basics, even with buns. Bun options:
secret menu French Fries
- Regular fries (listed)
- You can also get them:
- Animal Style: fries topped with cheese, spread, and grilled onions
- Roadkill: animal fries topped with a flying Dutchman (two burger patties and two cheese slices). Some of the best items aren’t listed but live on the In-N-Out secret menu.
- Lemon Fries: regular fries topped with lemon juice. You can also add salt and pepper to make lemon pepper fries.
- Cheese: fries covered in melted American cheese. Once you try the In-N-Out secret menu, it’s hard to go back to a regular order.
- Well done: served extra crispy
- Light – served undercooked
secret menu Shakes
- Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry milkshake (listed)
- Neapolitan: a mix of all three flavors
- Black and white shake: chocolate and vanilla soft serve
- Root beer float: half cup of root beer topped with a swirl of vanilla soft-serve
The In-N-Out secret menu is one reason the chain has such a loyal following. In-N-Out takes great pride in the freshness of its food, and everything is made to order. This means that from store to store (all of which are family-owned), the taste and quality of their food will be remarkably uniform. You don’t need a special code to order from the In-N-Out secret menu.
changes to the menu
It is so rare that they make a change or addition to the In-N-Out secret menu. In December 2023, they announced that they are adding two new drink options to their menus nationwide: Cherry Coke and Lite Pink Lemonade.
At the time of writing this article, there are 400 In-N-Out locations in eight States.
The Myths You Should Know
- Monkey Style burger
- Flying Dutchman Animal Style fries combo
- Double Meat fries
- Triple grilled cheese
- Nacho fries
- In-N-Out hot dog
- Burrito-style burger
- Protein Style fries
- Breakfast burger
- Secret sauce fries
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19 Responses
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If you got to alameda California they had an ultimate secret menu located off the back of your receipt. You have to scan the code 3 times for it to actually work and omg MY LIFE WAS COMPLETELY CHANGED.
That is super cool – this is a great tip, thanks.
IN-N-OUT BURGER in Manteca was delicious!! This is the 2nd stop on our trip. This is a STRONG request to please add a location in the Nashville, TN area!! Thanks!
Not happening. They are not franchised and Utah is as far east as they will go.
They are now in Texas as well
I love hearing that they are expanding. The food is great and I love the SoCal vibes.
Yeppers, one in Houston now we can’t wait to visit. Roommate is native Californian and I am a fan. Luckily a friend once brought some in a well-insulated carrier.
If I was going again fo rthe first time, I am not sure what I would order first from the secret menu. I did have a 4×4 yesterday LOL.
3 in Meridian Idaho also, Owner got out of Cali and lives in T.N. now. Changes coming to the South.
It’s opening in Franklin Tennessee
I am always so happy when I hear that they are expanding and more people are getting the chance to enjoy their burgers.
And almost complete build in Franklin Tennessee
You can also order fries “light well” to get them extra crispy but not quite well done
Thanks – most people don’t realize that you can customize the fries too.
Don’t forget Light Well on the fry list. It’s my favorite – just slightly more cooked!
I am not sure that I knew about that option. I will have to give it a try, thank you.
Search In-N-Out Tennessee. Opening 2026.
I am not sure of you have been before as the first time is always such a thrill.