We all have our favorite fast-food restaurant of choice. Within those hallowed grounds of
comfort food, we also have our favorite items to order. But what happens when those items
disappear from the menu? Never fear as there are a few tricks and tips to enjoying your
favorite foods once again. Here are 10 Discontinued Fast Food Items You Can Still Order! Part
2.
Fully Loaded Nachos - Taco Bell
When you hear the words 'Fully loaded' in a sentence you instantly know two things;
One, it's going to be bad for you and two, it's going to be absolutely awesome. That's
exactly what we got with Taco Bell's Fully Loaded Nachos. These bowls of comfort heaven
were released in the winter of 2008, and unfortunately, it was only a limited run and Taco Bell stopped
the Fully Loaded Nachos in early 2009. The Fully Loaded Nachos came in a bowl, made out
of tortilla chips. That's right, you could eat the bowl and all. Anyone looking to recreate
this nacho delight can do so fairly easily. Order a Fiesta Taco Salad, which also comes
in a tortilla edible bowl, then comes the beef, which must be doubled up. Then just
get rid of the lettuce, rice, and tomatoes and swap the cheese for a three-cheese mix
and nacho cheese. It may not be quite the same, but it's close enough for us all to
get messy and enjoy it.
Yumbo - Burger King
Ok, so we admit that this is a bit of a strange choice but we can't help but be a little 'out
there' sometimes. The Yumbo is essentially a ham sandwich, simple right? Well, not quite.
Although the sandwich itself is pretty simple, the Yumbo found itself at the center of controversy.
The reason for this is because no one could remember this sandwich ever existing. So much
so that in 2014 social media starting buzzing that Burger King had actually made this sandwich
up for a nostalgic reason. We have to admit that the Yumbo does have a real 70's vibe
to it. However, the sandwich was real and Burger King really did sell it way back when,
so in 2014 Burger King brought it back, for a limited time only of course. But the Yumbo
is easy enough to enjoy. All you have to do is go to a Burger King at breakfast time,
when they serve ham and cheese, and just ask for it on a sesame seed bun with salad. Simple.
Nacho Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito - Taco Bell
Today's world can be complicated. So, it is so nice and refreshing when something is just
simple and that simplicity comes in the form of Taco Bell's 'stuft' menu. We look at the
menu and know that all items are stuffed with delicious Taco Bell goodness. Perfect. The
Nachos Crunch Grilled Stuft Burrito was one such item. Having a limited run from 2005
to 2006, this burrito came fully 'stuft' with a double portion of beef, sour cream, nacho
cheese, tomatoes, and crunchy red tortilla strips. How we miss this crunchy burrito so
much. But never fear, this is a burrito that is easy to put together. The first thing to
do is order the Beefy Nacho Griller from your local Taco Bell, then just add extra beef
or you can change the beef for steak if you want that extra meat injection. All that's
left is to add sour cream and tomatoes and you have a near-perfect Nacho Crunch Grilled
Stuft Burrito.
Big Bacon Classic - Wendy's
During the 1980's Wendy's was trying hard to compete with the big fast-food names such
as McDonald's and Burger King. In order to match their famous burgers, especially Burger
King's Whopper, Wendy's launched the Big Classic. Fast forward to the 1990s and Wendy's re-launched
the Big Classic by adding bacon and re-naming it the Big Bacon Classic. The burger was a
big hit for Wendy's, however, a few years later and Wendy's was at the re-branding again
and the Big Bacon Classic was gone from the menu and replaced with the Baconator. As part
of their 'back to basics' initiative, Wendy's Baconator didn't quite have that same 'old
fashioned' feel to it that Wendy's was built on. Whereas the Big Bacon Classic did. So,
for everyone craving a Big Bacon Classic, just order the Baconator, or the equivalent
bacon burger of the time. Ask for extra salad, which they will either put in the bun for
you or give you it on the side.
McDLT - McDonald's
Firstly, put your hands up all those who remember McDonald's McDLT? For all of you that don't
remember; the McDLT was essentially a cheeseburger. However, the twist with this was that the
burger came separately. The McDLT was sold in a polystyrene container with two halves.
One half had the 'hot' food; the meat patties and the top part of the bun, while the other
side had the 'cold' foods. The idea was that keeping the ingredients separate would make
the burger taste better and stay fresher. No one wants wilted lettuce after all. Then,
of course, comes the fun of putting it all together, like Lego you can eat. Unfortunately,
the McDLT was discontinued in the late '90s as people started to become more aware of
the world around them, and the impact we have, McDonald's felt that all that polystyrene
wasn't a good thing. But, if you are craving a little nostalgia and want to enjoy a McDLT
again, McDonald's has all the ingredients. All you have to do is order a Quarter Pounder
and then ask for lettuce, tomato, and mayo on the side, and then just enjoy the build.
Cheesy Tots - Burger King
It's no wonder that Burger King had a big hit on their hands with their version of tater
tots, the Cheesy Tots. For years Burger King delighted fans with their Cheesy tots, which
was the same as tater tots but with an added bonus of cheese. However, one day in 2009
the Cheesy Tots vanished from the menu without explanation! As you can imagine, people
weren't happy about this. Social media lit up with angry Cheesy Tot fans and Facebook
soon had a 'bring back Cheesy Tots' page. For quite a while after the tots became discontinued,
people started to 'mash-up' fries and cover them in cheese. That's not quite Cheesy tots,
but we love that ingenuity and spirit. However, it has now become clear that Burger King has
listened to the people as Tots as Cheesy Tots are back in Burger King Stores. The last time
they re-released Cheesy Tots, they added bacon, which was a nice addition.
Twister Wrap - KFC
Life is constantly changing in the fast-food world. Not only are you serving millions of
people daily but you have to keep up with what is popular and what isn't. Not only that
but the fast-food giants have to be aware of the growing number of issues with health
and allergies. Because of this, fast food menus are constantly changing and adapting
to what they think the public wants. Sometimes this can be a good thing as we suddenly get
a nice surprise on the menu, and we fall in love with a new mealtime favorite. Sometimes,
however, this can be bad as our once-favorite food has either disappeared, been discontinued
or worse, has been changed. The replacement's these restaurants offer us instead pale in
comparison to the original item. The KFC Twister Wrap was a popular choice for so many people.
That is until they discontinued it completely! Unfortunately, there is no life hack here
in the U.S as all traces of this tasty snack have been removed from KFC menus. However,
if you find yourself across the border you can still pick up a Twister Wrap in Canada
as they still sell them. Even in the U.K, they messed with the Twister Wrap. Although
they didn't discontinue it completely, they changed the filling and added coleslaw. But
for the U.S, the Twister Wrap is now a distant memory but we can still treat ourselves if
we vacation in Canada or the U.K.
Arch Deluxe - McDonald's
It's funny how nostalgia can taint certain memories. That's exactly what's happening
with the McDonald's Arch Deluxe burger. Often considered one of the greatest flops in fast-food
history, the Arch Deluxe burger was part of an adults-only range that McDonald's had during
the '90s. The burger, which consisted of a quarter-pound burger patty, salad, bacon,
and that special mustard/mayo sauce, was designed to bring in a more grown-up clientele to the
otherwise family-friendly McDonald's. The burger was a monumental failure, so the burger
was pulled pretty quickly. However, just as with many things in popular culture, things
have a way of coming back around and becoming desirable again. The Arch Deluxe burger is
finally having its moment as quite a few people out there are longing for another taste. Recently
McDonald's has been adding to their Taste menu and has introduced burgers like the Archburger,
which is an updated version of the Arch Deluxe burger, and they've been testing them out
on the market in limited locations.
Chicken Sandwich - Popeyes
Who can forget the 2019 great 'chicken sandwich' debate? It wasn't just a debate either, it
was a mad rush and panic to get hold of a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich. No one could have
predicted exactly what would happen when Popeyes released a new sandwich. Popeyes wanted to
add more to their menu so they released a classic Chicken sandwich for a month-long
promotional special. It's fair to say that everyone went nuts for it. Soon, social media
picked up on the chicken vibe and people started to debate which chicken sandwich was better;
the new Popeyes one or the ever-popular Chic-Fil-A? Surprisingly it was Popeyes that was winning
the battle. The general consensus was that Popeyes Chicken sandwich was simple yet delicious.
The people liked it so much that Popeyes ran out in two weeks. Needless to say that a lot
of people couldn't get their hands on the much talked about chicken sandwich. Well for
all the those people who couldn't get one, luck may be on your side. Popeyes re-released
this chicken sandwich on Sunday November 3rd, 2019 and all Popeye's fans rejoiced. Incidentally,
Chic-Fil-A is famously closed on Sundays, we don't think that is a coincidence, more
of a dig at their chicken rivals.
Anything - Starbucks
We may be stretching the 'anything' slightly here. So, we will change that to 'most things.'
And by that, we are only talking about drinks. Everyone has a favorite season of the year.
Whatever the reasons you have for choosing a perfect season, one of our reasons is the
seasonal drinks at Starbucks. These seasonal coffees can really make our day. But wait,
we hear you cry, these drinks are seasonal and I want an Egg Nog Latte and I want it
now. Well, you may be in luck. According to many of the staff most drinks can be made
at any time of the year. Admittedly, some locations don't keep all the spices in their
store all year round. Especially not the smaller ones. But a lot of Starbucks do and if you
ask an experienced barrister to mix certain flavors together in order to get something
that resembles your favorite drink, then they should gladly do it for you.
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