"The off-menu item is a high-protein fast food item that is basically two beef patties with two slices of cheese in between. Ordered as the Flying Dutchman, it costs about $5.50 (prices vary by location). However, by simply ordering two single patties and a couple of cheese slices, customers could get the exact same thing for closer to $3.40. That's 40% less than the menu price!"
"While platforms like TikTok can sometimes catapult restaurants to new levels of success, in the case of the Flying Dutchman, longtime fans of the hack say the app is what forced In-N-Out's hand. Traditionally, the Flying Dutchman was simple: just two slices of cheese sandwiched between two beef patties. A TikTok trend saw grilled onions thrown into the mix as a replacement for the buns. The complexity of orders kept increasing."
In-N-Out promotes an openly known "Not So Secret Menu" while also having deeper hidden off-menu items favored by regulars. The Flying Dutchman is two beef patties with two slices of cheese and was listed around $5.50. Customers discovered they could buy two single patties and extra cheese for about $3.40, roughly 40% cheaper. A TikTok-driven trend increased complex off-menu customization, including grilled onions as bun replacements, which amplified orders and exposed the pricing loophole. In response, In-N-Out issued an internal memo in March to adjust single-patty and cheese prices so they totaled the Flying Dutchman cost.
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