12 Discontinued Fast-Food Burgers You’ll Never See Again — Eat This Not That

By Ghuman

Introduction

Do you ever find yourself craving a fast-food burger that you used to enjoy, only to find out that it has been discontinued? If so, you’re not alone. Many fast-food restaurants have come and gone over the years, and with them, some of our favorite burgers. In this article, we’ll take a look at 12 discontinued fast-food burgers that you’ll never see again. From the Burger King Whopper Jr. to the McDonald’s McDLT, we’ll explore the history and legacy of these beloved burgers. So, if you’re feeling nostalgic for a burger that you used to enjoy, read on to find out what happened to it.

12 Discontinued Fast-Food Burgers You’ll Never See Again

Fast-food restaurants are constantly changing their menus, and some of the most beloved burgers have been discontinued over the years. From the McDLT to the Burger King Enormous Omelet Sandwich, here are 12 fast-food burgers you’ll never see again.

McDLT

The McDLT was a classic McDonald’s burger that was served from 1984 to 1991. It featured two beef patties, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and pickles, all served on a sesame seed bun. The unique part of the burger was that the lettuce and tomato were served on one side of the bun, while the beef patties and other condiments were served on the other side. This allowed the burger to stay hot and the lettuce and tomato to stay cool.

Burger King Enormous Omelet Sandwich

The Burger King Enormous Omelet Sandwich was a breakfast sandwich that was served from 2006 to 2009. It featured a large egg omelet, two slices of American cheese, bacon, and sausage, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. The sandwich was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high calorie count.

McPizza

McPizza was a pizza that was served at McDonald’s from 1989 to 2000. It featured a thick crust, tomato sauce, and a variety of toppings, including pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. The pizza was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its slow cooking time.

McLean Deluxe

The McLean Deluxe was a McDonald’s burger that was served from 1991 to 1996. It featured a patty made from 91% lean beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and a special McLean sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

Burger King BK Broiler

The BK Broiler was a Burger King burger that was served from 1989 to 2001. It featured a flame-broiled chicken patty, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and a special BK Broiler sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

McDonald’s Arch Deluxe

The Arch Deluxe was a McDonald’s burger that was served from 1996 to 2000. It featured a quarter-pound beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, bacon, and a special Arch Deluxe sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

Burger King Rodeo Burger

The Rodeo Burger was a Burger King burger that was served from 1998 to 2001. It featured a beef patty, onion rings, barbecue sauce, and a special Rodeo sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

McDonald’s McHotDog

The McHotDog was a McDonald’s hot dog that was served from 1997 to 2001. It featured a beef hot dog, ketchup, mustard, and a special McHotDog sauce. The hot dog was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

Burger King BK Stacker

The BK Stacker was a Burger King burger that was served from 2004 to 2006. It featured two beef patties, bacon, cheese, and a special BK Stacker sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

McDonald’s McSalad Shakers

McSalad Shakers were McDonald’s salads that were served from 2000 to 2003. They featured a variety of ingredients, including lettuce, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and a special McSalad dressing. The salads were a hit with customers, but they were eventually discontinued due to their high cost.

Burger King BK Veggie Burger

The BK Veggie Burger was a Burger King burger that was served from 2002 to 2006. It featured a veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and a special BK Veggie sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its high cost.

McDonald’s McAfrika

The McAfrika was a McDonald’s burger that was served from 2002 to 2003. It featured a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and a special McAfrika sauce. The burger was a hit with customers, but it was eventually discontinued due to its poor timing, as it was released during a famine in Africa.

Take a stroll down burger memory lane, through some of the most popular discontinued burgers of the last few decades.

While most of these burgers were discontinued because they failed to reach the kinds of mass sales that their makers were looking for, they still won over hordes of fans. Fans who, to this day, hope they’ll make a comeback.

Here are some of America’s favorite discontinued burgers—from recent departures to retro classics.

For more fast-food news, check out 8 Worst Fast-Food Burgers to Stay Away From Right Now.

wendys
Wendy’s/ Facebook

Wendy’s rarely changes its core menu, but it sure loves to experiment with limited-time burgers. One such item that became one of the most popular burgers on the chain’s menu was the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger. This guy had it all: Muenster cheese, bacon, honey mustard, beer cheese sauce, fried onions, pickles, and that unforgettable signature pretzel bun.

But after several iterations and appearances and disappearances from the menu since its first introduction in 2013, the chain seems to have nixed the burger for good last summer.

whataburger chop house cheddar bruger
Courtesy of Whataburger

First launched in 2009, the premium offer that was the Chop House Cheddar Burger quickly became a customer favorite. Even so, the burger never became a permanent menu item, and after several limited-time stints on the menu, it now seems to be gone for good—it hasn’t been seen since 2016. However, fans are still holding out hope and have even started a petition for its return. It’s gotta be that combo of grilled onions and melted shredded cheddar.

hardee's original beyond thickburger
Hardee’s Facebook

Hardee’s original Thickburger went meat-free in 2019. It was part of the chain’s trend-chasing push into the plant-based arena, and the burger was only one of four items that were created in partnership with Beyond meat.

But sometime between then and now, Hardee’s decided to remove all the Beyond items from the menu, and currently seems to be focusing more on chicken and real Angus beef.

In 2019, when McDonald’s decided to simplify its operations and reduce the number of products its kitchens had to stock and make, the fancy, much-hyped line of Signature burgers was the first to go.

The Maple Bacon Dijon, Sweet BBQ Bacon, and Pico Guacamole burgers, as well as their chicken sandwich counterparts, were discontinued because they slowed operations and didn’t bring the kinds of sales McDonald’s was hoping for.

jack in the box mini sirloin burgers
Courtesy of Jack in the Box

Once upon a time, when sliders were all the rage, Jack in the Box tried its luck with Mini Sirloin Burgers. The mini burgers came three per order, each topped with American cheese, grilled onions, and ketchup. Unfortunately, there can only be one White Castle, and Jack in the Box discontinued the minis for lack of sales in 2011.

mcdonald's angus burgers
Courtesy of McDonald’s

Another higher-end burger that couldn’t make it on the McDonald’s menu was the Angus Burger. Available in three varieties and featuring one-third pound of Angus beef, the item was meant to attract younger customers that gravitated toward premium burgers at sit-down restaurants. But the chain ended up cutting the $4 creation in 2013.

burger kind turkey burger
Courtesy of Burger King

Burger King tried to lighten up the calorie load of its Whopper by offering the first-ever turkey burger by a major fast-food chain. This was in 2013 and, needless to say, the item didn’t last on the menus very long.

wendy's gouda bacon cheeseburger
Courtesy of Wendy’s

The Gouda Bacon was another popular limited-time cheeseburger at Wendy’s circa 2015. But the chain likes to keep its LTOs fresh and interesting, so it’s quite unlikely we’ll see this burger again in the same iteration.

mcdonald's big n tasty
Courtesy of McDonald’s

Burger King’s Big Whopper caused such a stir at McDonald’s that the chain ended up creating several burgers to go up against it in the ’80s and ’90s. First, there was the McDLT, discontinued due to its ridiculous two-sided styrofoam packaging, then came the equally unsuccessful Arch Deluxe. And then there was the last try, the Big N Tasty, which launched in 1997. But even this creation with a catchy name didn’t quite catch on, and after being demoted to the dollar menu, the Big N Tasty was finally discontinued in 2011.

burger kind bk mini burgers
Courtesy of Burger King

In 2008, Burger King wanted in on the slider market, so it re-released its long-gone Burger Buddies as BK Burger Shots. These little burgers came in pairs, attached at the bun, and were undeniably adorable. Still, they ended up disappearing from the menu a few years later.

wendy's bacon and blue burger
Courtesy of Wendy’s

The first national chain to add blue cheese to a burger, Wendy’s was riding the artisanal cheese trend of the 2010s like a pro. The same burger was later brought back in an even better version—nestled in a brioche bun, smothered in blue cheese and blue cheese aioli. Sadly, it hasn’t been seen since 2015.

Taco Bell Beefer
Courtesy of Taco Bell

Decades ago, Taco Bell tried to compete with fast-food burger slingers by creating its own version of a burger-slash-Sloppy Joe. There was taco beef between a burger bun, topped with diced onions, shredded lettuce, and—if you got the Supreme version—cheese and tomatoes. The sandwich debuted on the menu in the ’70s and managed to stick around until the ’90s. Still, fans who remember it say it was delicious, and its absence, while understandable, is mourned to this day.