In the quest for new and surprising menu items, fast food chains like Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Popeye’s have jumped on two comfort foods – waffles and pretzels – and they’re being served in ways you’d never imagine.
By now, fast food diners should be well acquainted with restaurant chains rolling out unusual and indulgent menu items aimed at tempting the curious – and perhaps even tasting halfway decent. The KFC Double Down and Taco Bell’s Doritos-flavored tacos come to mind, as does the more recent Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich from Dunkin’ Donuts.
This summer, perhaps the hottest-weirdest fast food offering is the limited-time-only Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy’s. All of the hype really comes down to just one part of the sandwich – the hearty, hand-cut soft pretzel bun, which is “obviously the star of the show,” as the Serious Eats blog put it.
The pretzel also seems to the star of a broader fast-food trend, showing up in surprising fashion on multiple quick-service restaurant menus. Continue reading . . .