The Top 9 Most Iconic Fast Food Menu Items of All Time

Fast food is an essential part of American eating culture, and some menu items are so famous that even if you haven’t tried them yourself, you’ve almost certainly heard about them. Take the Happy Meal, for example. We’ve scoured the internet and collected the most iconic fast food items from your favorite fast food giants. Check out if you’ve tried them all.

$5 Footlong from Subway

Very few fast food items can hold a candle to the infamy of the Subway $5 footlong. Who could forget the iconic jingle that made it famous? While the price has certainly gone up in the past few years, fans are still dedicated to this customizable, make-your-own sandwich deal.

Blizzard from Dairy Queen

While Dairy Queen has an entire menu of burgers, chicken fingers, fries, and more, what the chain is really known for is its ice cream. Dairy Queen blizzards can be made in almost every flavor variety and remain one of the signature treats that customers adore. 

Crunchwrap Supreme from Taco Bell

Taco Bell is known for its diverse menu, but none can hold a candle to the famed Crunchwrap Supreme. This blend of crunchy taco with quesadilla stuffed with ground beef, nacho cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream makes for an almost perfect meal. Pair with a Baja Blast for ultimate enjoyment. 

Double Double Animal Style from In-N-Out

In-N-Out is known for keeping its menu very simple because when you do something right, there’s no need to change it. The double-double animal style burger is their most popular menu item, and for good reason. The “animal style” refers to a Thousand Island-style dressing mixed with flavorful grilled onions. The sauce is the name of the game.

Whopper from Burger King

The Whopper has been around since 1957 and still remains one of the favorite fast food burgers on the market. Burger King even calls it “America’s favorite burger”, and having been so popular for so long, it must be doing something right.

Baked Potato from Wendy’s

One way that Wendy’s stands out from its fast food competition is with its iconic baked potato. As one of the only fast food giants that offers this side, Wendy’s has gained praise from fans of this menu item. To make it really special, you can order with a side of their infamous chili for the ultimate loaded baked potato.

Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks

The pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks was created in 2003 and has been a wildly popular fall drink on the chain’s menu. Starbucks releases this and their other seasonal flavors for only a few months out of the year, which adds to its allure. The PSL has long been one of Starbucks’ best-selling drinks.

Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes

The chicken sandwich from Popeyes is so popular that it went head-to-head with Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich in the infamous sandwich wars of 2019. It is widely regarded as one of the best fried chicken sandwiches on the market and has a cult following online.

Glazed Donut from Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme makes plenty of different donuts, but what made them famous and what fans still believe is its very best product is the classic glazed. Nothing can beat that fresh-baked, soft, and warm donut covered in glaze that cracks as you bite into it.