A Complete Guide to the Hidden Menu at In-N-Out

Upgrade your burger, fries, and more with these tasty menu hacks

Co-authored by Hunter Rising

Last Updated: March 28, 2023 References

Burgers & Sandwiches

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Fries

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Drinks

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Add-Ons & Extras

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Tips

Have you heard someone at In-N-Out order a burger “animal style” but can’t find it on their menu? There may only be a few items listed on the actual menu, but In-N-Out’s infamous secret menu is where you'll find the most delicious options. Even though these items are normally hidden, we’ve got all the secrets for customizing your meal just the way you like it. Satisfy your cravings next time you’re at In-N-Out by adding any of these items to your order.

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Burgers & Sandwiches

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Double Meat Burger If you want a Double Double but aren’t a fan of all that melty cheese, just ask for a Double Meat Burger instead. You’ll get 2 juicy burger patties topped with lettuce, tomato, and In-N-Out’s secret spread.^{[1]
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3 x 3 (Triple Triple) Want more meat and cheese on your burger? A Double Double on the menu has 2 patties and 2 slices of cheese, so a Triple Triple is exactly what it sounds like—3 burgers and slices of cheese with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and their signature spread all between 2 toasted buns.^{[2]
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- If you don’t want an extra slice of cheese, order a “3 x 2” or “Triple Double” to get 3 patties and 2 slices of cheese.
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4 x 4 (Quad Quad) The perfect meal for a meat-lover, the Quad Quad has 4 patties and 4 slices of melty cheese and is the biggest burger on the menu. Your burger comes topped with lettuce, tomato, and secret spread.^{[3]
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- While you may have heard of a 5 x 5 or even a legendary 16 x 16 burger, In-N-Out only uses a maximum of 4 patties and 4 slices of cheese for each burger.
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Animal Style Burger You’ve probably heard of this delicious burger since it’s one of the most popular items on the secret menu. If you tell the employee you want Animal Style, the cook will coat the burger patty with mustard while it’s cooking for added flavor. They’ll also mix their signature spread with pickles, grilled onions, and cheese on the grill to put on top of your burger.^{[4]
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- You can order any burger Animal Style, so just be sure to specify the size you want. For example, if you want 2 patties and 2 slices of cheese, order a “Double Double Animal Style.”
- If you’re not a fan of onions, ask for “Animal Style, no onions.”
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Mustard-grilled Burger If you’re not a fan of all the extra toppings on an Animal Style burger, just ask to have the meat “mustard-grilled” when you order. The cook will slather the patties with mustard while they’re on the grill so the tangy flavor infuses with the beef.^{[5]
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Protein Style Burger Are you on a keto diet or have a gluten intolerance? Rather than getting a toasted bun, ask for any burger as “protein style” to get it in a lettuce wrap instead.^{[6]
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- Looking for something a little more flavorful than lettuce? Try asking for “Bigfoot Style” to get your burger between 2 slices of juicy tomato.
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Flying Dutchman Why bother with the bun or any toppings when you can just get the meat and cheese? Ask for a Flying Dutchman to get 2 patties and 2 slices of melted cheese all by itself.^{[7]
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- Make sure you ask for a fork and knife too since this burger can get a little messy.
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Grilled Cheese If you’re not hungry enough for a burger but still want a meal, a Grilled Cheese is the perfect bite of ooey gooey cheese between warm toasted buns.^{[8]
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- Ask for your Grilled Cheese “Animal Style” if you still want it loaded with toppings and spread.
- While this item is lesser known even by employees, try ordering your Grilled Cheese “Doggy Style” to get it loaded with toppings and fries all served up in a lettuce wrap.
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Veggie Burger (Wish Burger) In-N-Out doesn’t serve plant-based burgers, but you’re still able to order a Veggie Burger. Instead of a beef patty, your sandwich will only have lettuce, tomato, onions, and signature spread.^{[9]
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- Ask for cheese or pickles if you want them on your burger since they aren’t normally included.
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Scooby Snack If you want to eat light and just enjoy the burger’s flavor, a Scooby Snack is just a fresh beef patty hot off the grill.^{[10]
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- Scooby Snacks are the perfect treat for your dog too!

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Fries

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Animal Style Fries If you want to try In-N-Out’s loaded fries, just ask for them Animal Style. Your fries will be topped with gooey melted cheese, signature spread, chopped grilled onions, and pickles.^{[11]
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Roadkill Fries If you want your fries to feel like a full meal, this hidden menu comes loaded with cheese, spread, chopped grilled onions, and a chopped burger patty. Just don’t forget to ask for a fork.^{[12]
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Cheese Fries Who doesn’t love cheesy fries? In-N-Out will melt a few slices of their cheese over your fries so you can have a gooey, salty snack.^{[13]
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Well-done Fries If you’re a big fan of crispy fries, asking for them well-done means the cooks will leave them in the oil to deep-fry for a little longer.^{[14]
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Light fries If you prefer your fries a little more raw, then ask for them done lightly so they’re taken out of the oil earlier than normal.^{[15]
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Drinks

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Lemon-Up If you’re looking for a refreshing, sweet-and-sour twist, try this mix that’s 80% lemonade and 20% 7-Up. If you’re eating in the restaurant, you’ll be able to serve yourself and mix the perfect combination.^{[16]
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Arnold Palmer (Tea-Aid) Cool off with this classic drink that’s half iced tea and half lemonade. Either ask the employee to fill your cup if you’re in the drive-thru or go to the self-serve soda station if you’re dining in.^{[17]
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Black and White Shake This chilling combo of chocolate and vanilla ice cream is the perfect sweet treat to pair with your burger. Try dipping your fries in the shake for a sweet and salty snack.^{[18]
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Neapolitan Shake Nothing beats the triple threat of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream all mixed into a single shake.^{[19]
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Large or Extra-Large Shakes Shakes are usually served in a medium cup, but it’s easy to get a bigger size if you just ask. You may have to pay a little extra, but it’ll be worth it for the added ice cream you’re getting.^{[20]
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- If you want to share a shake with someone, ask for split cups to have it poured into smaller servings.
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Root Beer Float Let the employee know if you’d prefer more ice cream or more soda in your float so it’s the perfect mix.^{[21]
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- Want to try a different soda in your float? Don’t be afraid to ask! A Coke Float tastes just as amazing.

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Add-Ons & Extras

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No salt If you’re on a low-sodium diet or just don’t like the extra seasoning, specify that you don’t want salt on your burger patty or fries. Ask for salt packets if you’d rather control how much salt you have in your meal.^{[22]
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Extra toast When you ask for extra toast, the cook will leave your burger bun on the grill for a few more seconds so it’s a little more crispy.^{[23]
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Extra toppings All of the toppings at In-N-Out are free, so it’s okay to ask for more if you prefer more veggies on your burger. Mention that you want double or triple portions of the toppings you love so you can fully customize your burger.^{[24]
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- If you’d rather have ketchup and mustard instead of the signature spread, then just let the cashier know when you’re ordering.
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Grilled or “whole” onions Sweet caramelized onions and burgers are a classic pairing, so In-N-Out always has them on hand. Grilled onions are normally chopped up and mixed with the other toppings, but specify that you want them “whole” if you’d rather have a freshly steamed slice on top of your burger patty.^{[25]
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- If you prefer raw onions, order them chopped or raw.
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Cold cheese If you don’t like greasy, melty cheese, specify that you want it cold. They’ll add the cheese to your burger after it’s finished cooking so it doesn’t melt as fast.^{[26]
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Chili peppers If you want to turn up the heat and add a little spice to your burger or fries, just ask for chopped chilis with your order. The cook will toss some pickled Cascabella peppers on the grill and add them to your food as an additional topping.^{[27]
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