"In-N-Out Burger, more commonly known just as In-N-Out, is a California staple. It opened in 1948 as a humble drive-thru in Baldwin Park, California, in the San Gabriel Valley, which is east of Downtown Los Angeles. Now the family-owned chain has expanded past California and is found in 10 states, including western states like Arizona and Washington, but also east into Texas and even Tennessee (but some say it tastes best in California)."
"The chain is known for its minimal menu, which includes burgers, fries, shakes, soda, and other beverages. I wanted to go beyond classics and try some off-the-menu options. While the company advertises a "not so secret menu" on its website, there are some other offerings one can concoct. I scoured Reddit to find other creations and compiled 14 options, ranging from shakes to various takes on fries to random hamburger inventions."
"I'm an In-N-Out fan (it was the first meal I had my husband get me while I was postpartum in the hospital!), so this was an entertaining way to try various options. And I must say I found a couple of fun things that I hadn't tried before. I may adjust my go-to meal based on my findings, and my top option is extremely similar to my usual customized order. My ranking isn't worst-to-best, because I liked everything and they're mostly just riffs on each other; instead, I'm judging them based on how well the elements work, how they taste, why it's interesting, and the overall results."
"It took me a year or two to like In-N-Out's fries; they're notorious for being one of the weaker menu items. In the beginning, I used to order well-done fries, because somehow I thought it made them better. I've since changed my tune and generally have come to appreciate the sliced spuds, so trying them again was a blast from the past and a reminder of why"
In-N-Out Burger opened in 1948 as a drive-thru in Baldwin Park, California, and later expanded to 10 states, including Arizona, Washington, Texas, and Tennessee. The chain is known for a minimal menu featuring burgers, fries, shakes, soda, and other beverages. Beyond the advertised “not so secret menu,” additional custom options can be created by combining ingredients and requesting specific modifications. A set of 14 off-the-menu ideas includes shake variations, different takes on fries, and additional hamburger inventions. The ordering approach evaluates how well the components work together, how the food tastes, why each option is interesting, and the overall results, while also providing guidance for ordering and troubleshooting potential issues.
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