15 Must-Order Secrets From McDonald’s Hidden Menu

McDonald’s might seem predictable, but insiders know the real fun begins off the menu. The “secret” menu isn’t printed, but it’s a collection of custom orders and clever hacks that fans and employees have passed down like sacred texts. If you’re ready to level up your drive-thru game, here are 15 off-menu picks worth ordering (or building yourself).

1. The Land, Sea & Air Burger

A Frankenstein stack of beef, chicken, and fish. Ask for a Big Mac, add a McChicken and a Filet-O-Fish patty. It’s ridiculous—and oddly delicious.

2. McBrunch Burger

Only works mid-morning, but it’s worth it. Combine a McDouble with a round egg and hash brown for a perfect breakfast-lunch crossover.

3. Poor Man’s Big Mac

All the Big Mac flavor, less money. Order a McDouble with Big Mac sauce and lettuce (no ketchup or mustard). Cheap and tasty.

4. Apple Pie McFlurry

Basically dessert heaven. Order a McFlurry and an apple pie, then ask them to blend them together—or DIY it yourself.

5. The Monster Mac

Think Big Mac… times eight. Ask for a Big Mac with eight patties. Yes, eight. It’s a dare, not a diet.

6. Grilled Cheese

A low-key snack or kid-friendly option. Just ask for a bun with melted cheese—super cheap and surprisingly satisfying.

7. Chicken McGriddle

Salty, sweet, and slightly addictive. Order a McGriddle with a crispy chicken patty. It’s not always listed, but many locations will make it.

8. Big Mac Fries

Think loaded fries, McD’s-style. Get fries with a side of Big Mac sauce, pickles, onions, and shredded lettuce. Boom: Big Mac in fry form.

9. Hash Brown McMuffin

The breakfast MVP. Slip a hash brown into your Egg McMuffin for that perfect crunch with every bite.

10. McCrepe

Dessert or breakfast? You decide. Spread hotcakes with yogurt and fruit parfait, then roll them up. Bonus if you add syrup.

11. McKinley Mac

A Big Mac built with Quarter Pounder patties. Ask them to sub out the standard Big Mac patties for the thicker ones. Meatier and more satisfying.

12. Neapolitan Shake

Chocolate + vanilla + strawberry. Just ask for all three shake flavors in one cup. It’s sweet, layered, and nostalgic.

13. Spicy McChicken Deluxe

Add heat to a classic. Order a McChicken, add tomato, lettuce, and a slice of pepper jack (if available). Some locations even let you add buffalo sauce.

14. Cheeseburger with Egg

Breakfast-for-dinner vibe. Add a breakfast egg to a cheeseburger or McDouble. It’s like a homemade burger got dressed up.

15. McSurf & Turf

Filet-O-Fish meets beef. Stack a Filet-O-Fish patty into a Double Cheeseburger or McDouble. It’s strange but oddly beloved in secret-menu circles.