Saying you want a "burger with everything"?
Still calling it "special sauce"?
You won't believe some of the common mistakes everyone makes when ordering at In-N-Out.
Keep watching to find out if you're making them.
While it might seem like you are doing them a favor by being so low maintenance, simply
asking for a "burger with everything" can be very confusing to the In-N-Out employee
taking your order.
We know this because we learned it first hand from an In-N-Out worker on Reddit.
The Redditor explains,
"A regular hamburger comes with Spread, Lettuce, and Tomato only by default, which is why we
always ask if you would like onions.
You can also add other items to your burger as well.
If you ask for 'A burger with everything,' that might confuse your order taker since
we can't know for sure if you are including onions, pickles, chiles, etc."
Just keep in mind that if you are ordering a hamburger or cheeseburger, you'll be asked
about the onions but then everything else beyond lettuce, tomatoes, and spread, is up
to you to clarify.
Also, there is a lot that falls under the umbrella of "everything" at In-N-Out, so do
your homework and study the menu online before it is your turn to fire off your order for
the burger of your dreams.
"It's a pretty simple menu."
"Very simple menu, and I think that's one of the great successes of In-N-Out, is our
simple menu."
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there was no limit to how many slices of cheese
and how many burger patties you could order for what was technically considered one sandwich/burger,
at In-N-Out.
In fact, in 2004, the blogger behind @whatupwilly!
attempted a 100x100, 100 patties and 100 slices of cheese, at an In-N-Out near Las Vegas.
Nowadays, In-N-Out limits customers to a maximum of four patties and four slices of cheese,
otherwise known as a 4x4 4x4 on the not-so-secret menu.
A Reddit user discussing their employment at In-N-Out in an "Ask Me Anything" said,
"​​We aren't allowed to make anything larger than 4x4's anymore.
4x4's are already ridiculously hard to wrap and anything larger would just look like a
total mess."
The one exception seems to be competitive eating.
According to FoodBeast, at least one In-N-Out location was willing to prepare a 100x100
for competitive eating contender Molly Schuyler, but the average customer walking in or cruising
through the drive-thru cannot expect the royal treatment on a regular Saturday at In-N-Out.
The lines both inside and at the drive-thru are no doubt way too long for the employees
to entertain such nonsense.
Even people who have never set foot in In-N-Out have likely heard of ordering a burger or
fries there Animal Style, so that is obviously no secret.
However, a burger mistake made by In-N-Out enthusiasts and amateurs alike is not giving
themselves the gift of experiencing the glory of a Monkey Style burger.
What exactly is a Monkey Style burger at In-N-Out?
According to Foodbeast, it's any In-N-Out burger topped with Animal Style fries.
We know, it's hard to wrap your head around, but apparently, it's a thing, and likely a
very delicious thing.
To clarify, Animal Style fries are slightly different from Animal Style burgers.
The Animal Style fries are In-N-Out french fries topped with the chain's famous spread,
cheese, and grilled onions.
While Foodbeast notes that not all In-N-Out employees are willing to indulge in the Monkey
Style concoction since it's obviously quite messy, it's definitely a mistake to never
even try ordering this secret stuffed burger.
This is especially true if you're one of those people who likes their fries squished between
two pieces of bread in a sandwich — this burger is definitely for anyone with that
taste.
Worst case scenario, you may need to order a burger and Animal Style fries and build
it yourself.
In case you are unfamiliar with common In-N-Out slang, the restaurant uses the term "spread"
when referring to its famous burger-topping secret sauce that's been around for decades.
The spread is believed to contain ketchup, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish, a combo
that strongly resembles Thousand Island dressing.
Love it or hate it, just do not refer to it as "special sauce," "sauce," or "Thousand
Island" when you're ordering your burger.
It shall be known by no name other than spread, unless you want to earn the scorn of the employee
taking your order.
An In-N-Out worker shared with Delishably,
"You can ask for extra spread on any burger, or even just a side of spread for your burger
or fries.
Just never, EVER call it 'special sauce' or 'sauce;' it's an [In-N-Out] associate's pet
peeve."
It's a mistake to call the spread at In-N-Out by the wrong name, so definitely remember
this when ordering your burger there next time.
"In-N-Out.
That's what a hamburger's all about!"
Did you know you can add chiles to your In-N-Out burger?
If you like spice, In-N-Out has your back.
Just be aware: You're not gonna be consuming your average, run-of-the-mill banana pepper.
A Redditor learned this the hard way when ordering chiles to top their In-N-Out burger
for the first time and shared the experience in a Reddit thread.
The fire-tongued user said,
"I assumed they would be regular banana peppers with just a touch of heat, but I popped a
whole one in my mouth and my taste buds nearly exploded."
Other Redditors chimed in on the thread to confirm that yes, In-N-Out can meet your chile
needs, but no, they're not gonna be mild banana peppers.
One commenter claimed In-N-Out uses Cascabella peppers, which are inherently spicier than
banana peppers, so just keep this in mind when you order a burger with chiles at In-N-Out.
If you make the mistake of assuming it's banana pepper, your taste buds might undergo quite
the jolt from that first bite.
If there's one thing In-N-Out Burger is sensitive to, it is people's onion preferences.
As we discussed earlier, most cashiers will specifically ask if you want onions when you
just order a basic hamburger or cheeseburger.
You can even take it a step further than just yes or no to onions.
There are multiple ways to customize said onions with any order you make at In-N-Out.
Although the default is to steam whole onion slices on top of the burger patty, according
to The Daily Meal, you can also request raw onions, raw chopped onions, or grilled onions.
According to Hack The Menu, you can even ask for a whole onion grilled, or a combination
of raw and cooked onions.
One Redditor insists that a Double-Double with grilled onions is, quote, "literally
the best tasting burger," and others agreed, chiming in on the thread adding that "Whole
grilled onion is a game changer" and recommending that you "try BOTH kinds of grilled onions
on a burger."
The bottom line is that it's a mistake to not customize the onions to your liking if
you're ordering a burger at In-N-Out.
You can even get Animal Style, which includes grilled onions, with raw onions too.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to onions.
Let's get something straight: If you order a hamburger at In-N-Out, there will be no
cheese.
If you want everything the standard hamburger has to offer, plus a slice of cheese, you
should order the cheeseburger.
While this may seem like basic Fast Food Burger Joint 101, people often get it twisted at
In-N-Out, especially when ordering the more intense burgers.
Do not make the mistake of ordering a Double-Double "with cheese."
The Double-Double always has cheese, because "Double-Double" means two patties and two
cheese slices.
As an In-N-Out worker on Reddit explains,
"A 3x3 is a cheeseburger.
So is a Double-Double.
That's what a 3x3 means, 3 meat 3 cheese."
Another In-N-Out employee Redditor says,
"Also if you call a 3x3 a cheeseburger the associate will probably ring up a separate
cheeseburger."
If you want extra cheese on your Double-Double, specify that, and if you want two patties
but no cheese, be sure to make that clear too.
They're happy to accommodate, but if you're not careful about how you word your order,
you might not receive the food you want.
Quick hamburger-centric restaurants like In-N-Out Burger are a great fast food option for people
shunning bread.
It's super easy to chuck the bun and just focus on the meat and toppings since the specific
toppings might depend on the person's particular diet and degree of low-carb devotion.
By now you probably know that you can get a lettuce-wrapped burger, but you could be
making a big mistake at In-n-Out if you assume that a lettuce-wrapped patty is your only
option for a low-carb meal there.
If you don't want a bun, but lettuce isn't your thing, you can also order something called
the "Tomato Wrap."
This secret menu item consists of a burger sandwiched between four tomato slices, with
zero lettuce to accompany it.
Sometimes eating a low- or no-carb diet can get monotonous and boring, so it's nice to
know you've got a few low-carb burger options at In-N-Out if you know how to order right.
The Keto diet is unique in that it isn't simply an "eat this, not that" low-carb diet — it
involves calculating the right percentage of fats, proteins, and carbs for a person
depending on their goals.
In fact, there are a lot of foods you think you can eat on the Keto diet but you actually
can't.
And while vegetables are certainly something that's allowed, they do account for some carbohydrates.
If you've hit your max carb count for the day, the best option at In-N-Out Burger might
be a non-published menu item known as the "Flying Dutchman."
If you order this item, you will receive two slices of American cheese sandwiched between
two beef patties, according to the Statesman Journal.
If you're committed to sticking to your macros on Keto, it would be a mistake to assume your
only option at In-N-Out is a lettuce-wrapped burger with tomato.
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