Discontinued Burger King Menu Items We Wish Would Make A Comeback

In the grand scheme of human history, Burger King has been around for less than a blip. According to Britannica, this joint was only created back in 1954. However, despite the fact that Burger King is relatively new, it has seen a stack of products come and go. Some of these items have been absolute trainwrecks. For example, the UK division apologized for making Brussels sprout Whoppers that not everyone liked the idea of before asking its doubters to buy one. But on the other hand, this restaurant has also created some intriguing feeds that deserve to be menued again.

So, if you're a Burger King top dog reading this article, then it's time whip out a notebook because we're about to reflect on your shelved meals that should get another red-hot go. You may not be able to grab these menu items now, but we can all hope that they will come back in the future. If you'd be able to bring all back of the following items, that would be 100 percent grand.

Burger King is called Burger King, not Rib King. But even though this is the case, AOL stated that this restaurant's limited-time pork ribs were going to be exhausted before their 2010 promotion had ended. This article then went onto say that they sold 10 million ribs. And if a company sells that many dishes, one would potentially hope that they're decent.

But were they? Did Burger King create a delicious snack, or did they displease their customers? Well, a reviewer at Brand Eating thought that they tasted great. They said that these ribs "were actually nicely charred with a nice, smokey flavor, without tasting burnt. The meat was pretty tender and pretty much fell off the bone." Nevertheless, Brand Eating did have a couple of criticisms that they levied at their batch. They thought that it was too salty, and others said it was too expensive. If Burger King ever wants to remake these meals, they should take this critique on the chin.

Since making this item, Burger King has released a number of rib-based products. In 2013, CNN said that they had made a Rib Sandwich. And in 2015, Burger King released a four-pack of chicken ribs in South Africa.

Cinnamon can be delicious, icing can be delicious, and baked goods can be delicious. Ergo, Burger King's Cini Minis should be a jolly good time. According to Elite Daily, this product was a treasured dessert from the '90s that got limited run back in 2018. This site also seemed pretty gutted that these treats were being withdrawn. The article reads, "Personally, I'm still deciding between grabbing all the Cini Minis I can carry or creating a special Cini Mini storage area in my freezer, because #priorities." Elite Daily then encouraged its readership to plan out how they would save enough Cini Minis for their upcoming absence.

However, not everything from the '90s holds up now. Have you ever tried rewatching Space Jam? Fortunately, for the Cini Minis, Canton Rep's 2018 staff writing team thought that they were a delight. Jessica Holbrook commented, "The miniature cinnamon rolls are just as tasty as I remember, with plenty of cinnamon and a relatively light, chewy dough." Alison Matas additionally stated that they don't even need to be frosted to taste nice. Dan Kane then rounded out this piece by remarking, "If you're craving an indulgent sweet treat in the morning, the Cini Minis give good value."

The year was 2017, and MassLive had reviewed two Burger King milkshakes. One was Lucky Charms flavored, while the other tasted like Froot Loops. Yup, Burger King actually made these, and MassLive enjoyed drinking both of them. They said that the Lucky Charms version tasted similar to the cereal and even contained grains of the breakfast food. If that doesn't evoke nostalgia, what will? MassLive went onto declare, "The key, though, is the way both the marshmallow and the cereal mix with the ice cream to make the whole milkshake taste wonderful." They then stated that the Froot Loops wasn't as delicious but was still pretty good overall.

These novelty shakes aren't alone in the King's back catalog. In 2015, they released a Red Velvet Oreo Shake that an enthusiastic Facebook commenter called "very delicious." And back in the festive season of 2012, they debuted a Gingerbread Cookie Shake. Under a Facebook post for this product, several users wrote in about how much they liked the gingerbread shake, and we can't blame them.

If you were to assume that we've now covered every lost Burger King milkshake, you'd be wrong. Folks, there's an entire article's worth of them. It's almost stunning how many of these treats have been dropped in the torrents of history.

There are simply some days where you might not feel like classic fast food potatoes. And in those moments, a packet of Seasoned Sweet Potato Curly Fries could come in handy. Fortunately, Burger King made such a product. But unfortunately, it was a limited-time 2012 item.

Serious Eats reviewed this snack before it was terminated, and they were surprised at how good these curls could be. "They're liberally dusted with what the chain calls 'maple seasoning,' which provides a noticeable grit and a severe shot of sugar," noted the publication. They also said that if you ate this product while it was at its absolute hottest, then you might be in for a treat. This critic wrapped by asserting that these sweet potatoes were able to hold their own next to the joint's everyday fries. We might even go so far as to say they were better — if you love a touch of sweetness, of course.

If Burger King doesn't resuscitate this product, then every other joint should put them on their menu. We shouldn't pin our culinary dreams on just a single chain.

Poutine is a Canadian treasure. It binds fries, cheese curds, and gravy into a singular, distinctive bit of comfort food. According to Cost Finder Canada, this item can even be found on Burger King Canada's menus.

But we're not here to discuss the King's run-of-the-mill poutine. We're here to discuss a spin-off they made. In 2014, they issued a press release about a new item called Poutine à la Burger. This dish melded the Canadian classic with beef, pickles, mustard, and ketchup. So it was basically a Whopper that married poutine. This Burger King product was therefore more than just a French-ish sounding name.

The Poutine à la Burger looks like a wild ride. It's prime Burger King malarkey with a Canadian twist. Even if every single bite of this dish was terrible, eating one could become a chucklesome meme with your mates. The North American division of this company should thusly consider making the Poutine à la Burger available across the whole entire continent. And while they're at it, they should think about launching the original around the world too. You don't have to be Canadian to love poutine!

In June of 2016, The Verge said that Burger King had combined two iconic comfort foods into one fully fledged dish. It was called Mac N' Cheetos, and this meal consisted of deep-fried macaroni and cheese that was covered in Cheeto flavoring. Business Insider additionally stated that these sticks were a limited time product.

A ton of users on Twitter seemed to genuinely enjoy the Mac N' Cheetos combo. Kaylee Cook commented, "If you haven't tried Mac N Cheetos from Burger King you're missing out." And after they were discontinued, Jane Wells said, "Meantime. I miss the Mac N Cheetos. Only a promotional item!"

This item unites two culinary classics and was given a punny name, and therefore, people loved it. It possesses a bunch of unique qualities that not every fast food item can brag about. Ergo, Burger King should ponder bringing this back for its fans.

Nothing screams Burger King like the King himself — and with every king comes a crown. Crown-shaped chicken nuggets (along with the paper crowns that graced the head of every millennial big kid) were once synonymous with BK. They were a fun twist on a classic that set the brand apart from competitors like McDonald's and Wendy's, and they didn't give up the throne easily.

According to CNN, Burger King got rid of their crown-shaped nuggets in 2011, a move that triggered an online petition garnering 2,000 signatures. More recently, a 2021 Twitter poll revealed that 56% of Burger King fans wanted their royal nuggets back. In other words, the people have spoken, and they want to reinstate their monarch. Unfortunately, crown-shaped nuggets haven't returned nationwide. As of writing, they're currently only available for a limited time in 25 restaurants in Miami, Florida.

For years, crown-shaped nuggets were a small taste of fast food royalty. As the brand told CNN, they're "perfect for dipping," and the new nuggets had an overhauled shape and taste, which Redditors lamented as lackluster. Today, Burger King's nuggets are just standard fast food fare, the veritable commoners of the fast food kingdom. They don't offer anywhere near the same intrigue — or flavor — as chicken fries, which became a permanent menu item in 2015. Eater simply called them "no good," and some people think you shouldn't order Burger King's nuggets at all.

Donuts and burgers are a unique combination, but one that just works. In the past, Burger King floated the idea of SufganiKing — a veritable donut burger — to celebrate Hanukkah, but it looks like it was only something available in their Israel-based restaurants. The rest of us only had BK's donut holes to work with, which briefly graced the all-day menu in 2013.

Don't get us wrong, Burger King's donut holes — which were essentially glazed, bite-sized yeast donuts — were never the best menu item. According to The Impulsive Buy, they tasted like a "Pillsbury dinner roll that's been put in the microwave a few seconds." It's hardly novel, but they were still glazed donuts. In other words, they were still good. According to a Mashed survey, 22.37% of Burger King fans want them back on the menu.

In a world where fast food breakfast offerings are few and far between, Burger King's donut holes stood out. It's not hard to figure out why. Today, if you want something sweet for breakfast, you're not getting it from the King. Aside from a pancake platter, the breakfast menu only includes savory options like hash browns, breakfast burritos, and their patented Croissan'wich.

Burger King is the king of burgers — and not chicken — for a reason. The fast food restaurant's chicken options tend to fall flat, but Chicken Fries are the exception to the rule. They've got a crunchy coating and a peppery kick that sets them apart from the brand's forgettable nuggets. It's not surprising that Chicken Fries have been one of BK's most beloved menu items since their 2005 introduction — so much so that when they were discontinued in 2012, the brand was met with online petitions galore. One group of Chicken Fries enthusiasts even planned to protest outside of BK's corporate offices in Miami.

According to Insider, Chicken Fries came back for a limited time in 2014. They've since become a permanent menu item with various, limited-time iterations — from Buffalo Chicken Fries to Fiery Chicken Fries, which were supposedly "offensively spicy." Still, the King's Crispy Pretzel Chicken Fries remain the standout.

Crispy Pretzel Chicken Fries were introduced for a limited time in 2018. According to Bustle, the fries' traditional crispy breading was "covered in a salty breading with pretzel pieces" that gave them a "major crunch." It was an "explosion of flavors and textures in your mouth" — especially when paired with a sauce like honey mustard. All in all, Chicken Fries fans are still salty that BK pulled them from the menu (though, you can try our air fryer pretzel chicken fries recipe at home).