Discontinued Food We’d Love To Be Brought Back.

Reminiscing about the fast food restaurants we once cherished makes us feel nostalgic. It’s possible that some of us still wish for the pleasures of our younger years and urgently hope to experience them again. Unfortunately, several fast food companies have stopped offering their cherished classics, leaving a hole in people’s hearts and palates. Here are five fast food items that have been discontinued that we fervently want would return.

The McDonald's Arch Deluxe, which includes a juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, and a unique sauce within a sesame-seed bun, takes the top spot on our ranking. Much to the dismay of ardent fans, Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets come in second place. Despite being removed from the menus years ago, foodies still yearn for the Taco Bell Meximelt, Pizza Hut Big New Yorker, and KFC Double Down.

Burger King’s western-themed Rodeo Burger, which had onion rings and tangy barbecue sauce, is remembered with affection by customers. Similar to how the McDLT sandwich from McDonald’s, with its innovative sections separating hot and cold contents, still makes people happy. Sonic’s Pretzel Dogs and Jack in the Box’s Sourdough turned out to be fad favorites, leaving Jack’s followers trying to track down their absence.

Even while the precise causes of their success may not be entirely understood, it is impossible to deny the joy felt by fans of fast food. So, if you discover one of your beloved faves on this list, know that you are not the only one who longs for its wonderful comeback.

1. Burger King Mac ‘n Cheetos

Take a trip down memory lane to the time when Burger King’s Mac ‘n Cheetos graced their menu, fusing two cherished comfort foods into a single enchanted treat.

When these golden macaroni and cheese nuggets with a crunchy Cheetos exterior were introduced in 2016, they won people’s hearts and taste senses. A lasting impression was made by the wonderful crunch and the creamy, cheesy core, which brought back childhood memories. Fast-food enthusiasts were able to enjoy a special fusion of indulgence and nostalgia while relishing the limited-time offering of renowned flavors.

Even though they are no longer sold, those delicious Mac ‘n Cheetos still make people want for them and feel nostalgic for their cheesy goodness, even though they are no longer readily available.

2. KFC Double Down

Relive the era when KFC’s Double Down revolutionized the fast-food industry. This daring invention, introduced in 2010, swapped out conventional buns for two tender fried chicken fillets sandwiching bacon, cheese, and a tart sauce.

The Double Down was a daring, scrumptious treat that defied expectations and sparked desires. The carnivorous feast was enjoyed by devotees, who savored the meaty masterpiece’s pure luxury.

The Double Down was later dropped because to its high calorie count and questions about its nutritional benefits. Although it had ardent supporters, health-conscious consumers and shifting dietary trends forced it to retire. But the KFC Double Down reputation endures, serving as a fond recall of an era when fast food pushed limits and delighted the palate.

3. The McRib

Let me take you back to the era when McDonald’s menus were graced by the renowned McRib, luring taste buds with its alluring allure. The McRib, a saucy, boneless pork patty shaped like a small rack of ribs and topped with pickles, onions, and barbecue sauce and sandwiched between two soft buns, was originally offered in 1981. The combination of Smokey, acidic, and savory flavors in its distinctive flavor profile produced a delectable experience that left admirers craving more.

Due to its limited-time availability approach, which was intended to build anticipation and excitement among customers, the McRib was occasionally canceled despite its widespread popularity.

The McRib became a treasured, sentimental favorite, eternally linked to the delight of indulgence and the search for the ideal harmony of sweet and salty, yet this scarcity only served to heighten its attractiveness.

4. McDonald’s Salad Shakers

A well-liked menu item was the McDonald’s Salad Shakers, which featured a salad delivered in a plastic container with a built-in shaker lid to combine the dressing with the greens. However, because of poor sales and problems with the container’s longevity, they were abandoned in the middle of the 2000s.

McDonald’s has worked to improve their salad selection in recent years by including more varied and healthy ingredients including kale quinoa and grilled chicken. Additionally, new menu items have been added, including the McWrap and the Premium Southwest Salad with grilled chicken. The Salad Shakers, on the other hand, have not returned, and it is unknown if McDonald’s has any plans to do so.

5. Taco Bell Volcano Burrito

Unfortunately, the Taco Bell Volcano Burrito is no longer offered and has been discontinued. A well-liked dish on the menu was the Volcano Burrito, which was made of seasoned beef, rice, crunchy red strips, cheese, and lava sauce and was wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

After being launched in 2009 and quickly becoming a fan favorite, the menu item was ultimately eliminated in 2013. Since then, people have started petitions demanding its reintroduction, but it hasn’t happened yet. Taco Bell still has a wide selection of delectable menu items, such as tacos, burritos, and nachos, even though the Volcano Burrito is no longer available.

6. Burger King’s Angry Whopper

Burger King’s well-known menu item, the Angry Whopper, has a fascinating past. It was initially released in 2008 as a temporary offering. The name of the burger was developed from its flaming ingredients, which were created to give taste receptors a hot experience.

A flame-grilled beef patties, jalapenos, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a tangy furious sauce were all added to the furious Whopper, which was served on a sesame seed bun.

The launch of the Angry Whopper was a part of Burger King’s plan to generate interest in and buzz about its menu. Customers looking for strong and powerful flavor experiences were the target audience for the spicy flavor profile.

The Angry Whopper has made sporadic returns as a limited-time special over the years due to its popularity, thrilling fans with its flaming blend of flavors. It has grown in popularity and demand, demonstrating Burger King’s dedication to innovation in the fast-food sector.

7. KFC’s Potato Wedges

Customers’ favorite KFC food was the Potato Wedges. They had a delectable combination of spices and were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They were an appealing side dish because the spice was the ideal combination of salty and spicy.

The Potato Wedges are no longer available at KFC in the US. However, KFC is known to occasionally bring back menu items that have been discontinued, so it’s possible that the Potato Wedges will return in the future. Fans of KFC will have to settle their appetites with items from other menu items up until that time.

8. McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie

Since its debut in 1968, the McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie has been a crowd favorite. However, because to health issues with the use of partly hydrogenated oils for frying, the recipe was altered to a baked form in 1992. Many customers have demanded the reinstatement of the old fried version despite the alteration.

There have been reports going around in recent years that McDonald’s is thinking about bringing back the fried apple pie. However, the corporation hasn’t made any formal declarations about the likelihood of its return.

Fans of the fried apple pie can still get it at some McDonald’s restaurants abroad, including in Thailand and Japan. It remains to be seen whether the fried apple pie will make an official reappearance in the United States, but many customers are optimistic.

9. Sonic’s French Toaster

Oh, how people hunger for Sonic’s French toastbin 2023, which was always so good! Its crunchy, precisely toasted golden-brown exterior hides a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth interior. An irresistible perfume fills the air as the delicate blend of cinnamon and vanilla tantalizes taste receptors.

On the tongue, a symphony of flavors dance, conjuring up images of unfettered excess and lazy Sunday mornings. Each slice is drenched in warm maple syrup, which adds to the sweetness and adds a divine touch. Unfortunately, the lack of this delicious treat leaves a vacuum in the hearts of Sonic fans who long for that divine bite. They truly miss Sonic’s French Toaster and its unrivaled joy.

10. Jack in the Box’s Cheesy Macaroni Bites

Due to low sales and waning demand, Jack in the Box discontinued its Cheesy Macaroni Bites. The cheesy and crunchy snack was developed by the fast food business in 2015 to draw in customers looking for novel tastes and options.

The product, which was constructed of creamy mac and cheese and wrapped in golden brown breading, acquired popularity rapidly. But as time passed, people started to grow disinterested in the snack, and sales started to decline.

The demand for the Cheesy Macaroni Bites was decreased when Jack in the Box also introduced additional snack foods that competed with them. In 2018, the chain ultimately made the decision to stop selling the food in order to make place for more lucrative menu items.