Unwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting In-N-Out - Tasting Table

"Loyal In-N-Out patrons tend to have a go-to order. They know what they want after trial and error and visiting dozens, if not hundreds, of times; they'll even wait in a line for a new local restaurant near them for 14 hours just to get a bite to eat. But what if you've never visited before? You might be feeling overwhelmed by what everyone says, attempting to figure out what to order, and generally feeling out of the loop."

"There's a lot that you can order besides the very limited menu that you see in the store: burger, cheeseburger, Double Double, fries, and various drinks. For example, you could order a grilled cheese to mix things up. You can customize a lot of your order, too. A standard hamburger comes with a toasted bun, a hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and the signature spread. Still, you can remove anything or add more if you want (for a cost, depending on what you get)."

"So, you could get a hamburger with three patties, no lettuce, and extra tomato, or any other customizations you want. If you don't want to think about it and concoct your own creations, it may be best to consult the In-N-Out secret menu to get a base for what exists out there beyond the written menu. Some things you can order by their secret menu name, like a Flying Dutchman (which actually has ties to racing - something we learned from the company president's book), but other things may need to be ordered separately, such a"

Loyal customers often have a go-to order after many visits, sometimes waiting long periods for a meal. First-time visitors may feel overwhelmed by the limited visible menu and what others recommend. Beyond the standard items, additional options exist, including grilled cheese and other “secret menu” items. Orders can be customized by removing ingredients or adding more, with costs depending on the changes. A standard hamburger includes a toasted bun, patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and signature spread, but customers can request variations such as extra patties, no lettuce, or extra tomato. Consulting secret menu names can provide a starting point for options beyond the written menu.

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