8 Best Fast-Food Orders for Hangovers — Eat This Not That

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Hangovers can be a real drag, but the right food can help you feel better. If you’re looking for a fast-food fix to help you recover from a night of drinking, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up the 8 best fast-food orders for hangovers, according to Eat This Not That. From greasy burgers to salty fries, these fast-food orders will help you get back on your feet in no time. So, if you’re feeling a bit worse for wear, read on to find out which fast-food orders you should be reaching for.

8 Best Fast-Food Orders for Hangovers

Hangovers can be a real drag, but sometimes you just don’t have the energy to cook a meal. Luckily, fast food can be a great option for hangover relief. Here are 8 of the best fast-food orders for hangovers.

1. Burger King’s Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’wich

This classic breakfast sandwich is a great way to start your day after a night of drinking. The combination of bacon, egg, and cheese is sure to give you the protein and fat you need to get your energy back. Plus, the croissant adds a nice touch of carbs to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

2. McDonald’s Big Breakfast

McDonald’s Big Breakfast is another great option for hangover relief. The combination of eggs, sausage, hash browns, and a biscuit is sure to give you the energy you need to get through the day. Plus, the hash browns are a great way to soak up any lingering alcohol.

3. Taco Bell’s Breakfast Crunchwrap

Taco Bell’s Breakfast Crunchwrap is a great way to get your Mexican food fix while also getting some hangover relief. The combination of eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese is sure to give you the protein and fat you need to get your energy back. Plus, the crunchy tortilla shell adds a nice touch of carbs to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

4. Wendy’s Baconator

Wendy’s Baconator is a great way to get your burger fix while also getting some hangover relief. The combination of beef, bacon, cheese, and mayo is sure to give you the protein and fat you need to get your energy back. Plus, the bun adds a nice touch of carbs to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

5. KFC’s Chicken & Waffles

KFC’s Chicken & Waffles is a great way to get your fried chicken fix while also getting some hangover relief. The combination of chicken and waffles is sure to give you the protein and fat you need to get your energy back. Plus, the waffles add a nice touch of carbs to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

6. Subway’s Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Subway’s Egg & Cheese Sandwich is a great way to get your sandwich fix while also getting some hangover relief. The combination of egg and cheese is sure to give you the protein and fat you need to get your energy back. Plus, the bread adds a nice touch of carbs to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

7. Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich

Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich is a great way to get your sandwich fix while also getting some hangover relief. The combination of roast beef and cheese is sure to give you the protein and fat you need to get your energy back. Plus, the bun adds a nice touch of carbs to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

8. Burger King’s French Toast Sticks

Burger King’s French Toast Sticks are a great way to get your sweet fix while also getting some hangover relief. The combination of French toast and syrup is sure to give you the sugar and carbs you need to get your energy back. Plus, the syrup adds a nice touch of sweetness to help soak up any lingering alcohol.

A hangover is not a pleasant experience, as far too many of us know far too well. At least they do tend to pass in a matter of hours—ideally leaving us a bit wiser when it comes to moderation next time—and, while you’re in the midst of a hangover, there are some things you can do to abate them.

Most hangover symptoms are caused by dehydration and an imbalance of electrolytes, so drinking lots of water and a few servings of a sports drink can help. Headaches can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications. And as for that upset stomach, that greasy fast food you’re craving actually will help to some extent—though note that the best time for a big, greasy meal is before you start drinking, as the fats slow the absorption of alcohol even better than regular foods.

Your brain naturally produces higher levels of the neuropeptide galanin when you begin drinking, and this causes you to want to drink even more. This same neuropeptide also increases the desire for fatty foods, so consuming those (instead of more booze as the “hair of the dog” cure) can settle your system some.

While the best time for that big, fatty meal as it relates to drinking is before the carousing starts, the second best time for a grease bomb is the morning after the boozing. The best time of all, from a health standpoint, is never, of course, and that’s to say the greasy meal and the overindulgence. But we’re going to go out on a limb and guess it’s too late for that right now, so here are 8 of the best fast food orders to relieve your hangover symptoms.

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mcdonalds breakfast sausage mcmuffin egg
Courtesy of McDonald’s

According to Medical News Today, eggs are a great hangover cure food because “eggs are a good source of nutrients and contain simple proteins that are particularly gentle on the stomach.” Plus, the biscuit will give your body some carbs to help sop up the last of that ethanol. Commenters on a Reddit thread also swear by the McDonald’s Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel, which just so happens to be popping up at McDonald’s locations across the country.

taco bell crunchwrap
Taco Bell / Facebook

One Twitter user shared his ultimate hangover cure food: the Crunchwrap Supreme. This is a good call, as this menu classic has around 550 calories, plenty to fuel you up for much of the morning, and plenty of that fat your brain is craving—not to mention some healthier ingredients like lettuce and tomatoes. Many others seconded Taco Bell.

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Whataburger meal
Whataburger / Facebook

The classic Whataburger meal is a go-to choice for one Reddit user when he wakes up feeling rough, and his reply garnered a number of “upvotes” when shared. The poster elaborated that the proper order was a Whataburger #1 meal, which is the chain’s flagship burger served with fries and, for this user, a Dr. Pepper.

jack in the box sourdough jack
Courtesy of Jack in the Box

The description of the Sourdough Jack makes it pretty clear why this is a great hangover food: “100% beef seasoned as it grills, hickory smoked bacon, tomato, melty Swiss-style cheese, mayo & ketchup on toasted sourdough bread, plus fries & a drink.” Thus the veritable love letter one Instagram user wrote about this fast-food meal as a hangover cure, saying in part: “Heaven knows no equal.”

In-n-out animal style fries and burger
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An In-N-Out burger tastes great any time, and can be especially delightful when you’re battling a hangover. One Reddit user who called it their go-to hangover food had an interesting idea for taking things up a notch, too, saying the trick was to order a burger and “Animal Style” fries from In-N-Out and then to “put the fries in the burger.” Other burgers mentioned are those from Five Guy’s and Burger King. Any greasy burger with cheese and bacon will probably do.

popeyes spicy chicken sandwich
Courtesy of Popeyes

A Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is a great hangover food, but to do it correctly, you apparently need to double up. According to one Tweet, the key is to get two classic Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches. Only then will you have the proper nourishment.

italian sandwich
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A Subway Italian BMT is the go-to hangover food for one Twitter user, and it’s a fine choice, really. The sandwich, in its footlong variation, has about 710 calories and enough variety of ingredients to give your body all sorts of nutrients as well as the salts it’s missing after all the booze.

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waffle house meal
Waffle House / Facebook

In doing research for this article, we found that many people mentioned specific meals, many of which we have featured here. But there was one refrain shared over and over again on Reddit, Twitter, and beyond: Waffle House. No specific dishes were mentioned, just this favorite of fast-casual diners.

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