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In-N-Out secret menu · Independent guide · Updated November 2026

In-N-Out secret menu: every customization, and exactly how to order it.

Short answer: the In-N-Out secret menu is the set of recognized customizations — Animal Style, Protein Style, 3×3, 4×4, Flying Dutchman and more — that you order by name at the counter. There is no separate printed secret menu; every item below is built from the regular menu’s ingredients.

The secret menu items at In-N-Out, sometimes called the hidden menu, are not hidden at all once you know the names. This guide explains what each one is, what it contains, how many calories it has where that is published, and the exact words to use at the counter or drive-thru — including the in-and-out secret menu orders regulars use every day.

Search filters the popular secret menu items below. The full In-N-Out menu is on the Menu page.

Explore the secret menu  How to order Animal Style →

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In-N-Out secret menu: quick answers

What is the most popular burger?

The Double-Double — two patties, two cheese slices — is the order most regulars start from. Double-Double, 610 calories →

Does In-N-Out have a secret menu?

Yes, in practice: recognized customizations you order by name. There is no separate printed secret menu. Full list →

How many calories are in an In-N-Out burger?

Hamburger 360, Cheeseburger 430, Double-Double 610 calories, as served with onion. All official figures →

Is there an In-N-Out near me?

Use In-N-Out’s own official location directory — the list that stays current — and check that restaurant’s hours before you go. Find a restaurant →

How much does In-N-Out cost?

Prices vary by location, and In-N-Out publishes no national price list — so no single price is printed here. Why prices vary →

Popular secret menu items

Verification badges show what In-N-Out publishes and what is a recognized customization. Prices vary by location and are shown only where verified — no price is shown until it is. See In-N-Out prices.

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Recognized customization

3×3 Burger

Three patties and three cheese slices in one burger.

CaloriesDerived est.PriceVaries
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No matches. Try “burger”, “fries”, “protein”, or “shake” — or browse the full menu.

* Protein Style Double-Double, official nutrition chart. Base items: Double-Double 610, Cheeseburger 430, Hamburger 360, Fries 360 calories. In-N-Out does not publish nutrition for 3×3, 4×4, Animal Style, or Flying Dutchman; derived estimates are labelled as estimates where they appear.

Best orders for first-time visitors

If this is your first In-N-Out visit, order the benchmark first and branch out from there. This order uses only the regular menu and its recognized customizations, so every part of it can be ordered by name at any restaurant. Prices vary by location — check the price at the counter.

1Start with a Double-Double, as served.

Two patties, two cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, onion, and spread. 610 calories. It is the standard against which every customization is judged — order it plain first, then decide what you would change. Double-Double details →

2Share a portion of Animal Style fries.

French Fries with melted cheese, grilled onions, and spread. It is the most-ordered fry customization and the easiest way to try Animal Style without committing a whole burger to it. Animal Style fries →

3Finish with a Neapolitan shake.

Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry mixed in one shake — all three flavours in a single order, so you do not have to choose. No combined calorie figure is published; each flavour on its own is 590–610 calories. Neapolitan shake →

Second visit? Try the same Double-Double Animal Style, then a Protein Style build. The ordering guide has the exact words for both.

Browse by category

Fries

Fresh-cut fries, cheese fries, Animal Style fries, and light, well-done, and no-salt ordering options.

Browse fries →

How to order a secret menu item

1Use the name.

Most customizations are ordered by name: “Animal Style”, “Protein Style”, “3×3”. Staff recognize these terms.

2State the base item.

Say the burger first, then the style: “Double-Double, Animal Style.” For fries, say “Animal Style fries.”

3Confirm before you pay.

Check the receipt line before paying. If it does not read as you ordered it, say so at the counter — that is the moment to fix it.

Full ordering guide, with exact phrases for every item →

In-N-Out vs McDonald’s, Shake Shack, Five Guys and Whataburger

This comparison is about how each chain’s menu is built — not a taste ranking, and not a price or health ranking. No prices are compared, because In-N-Out prices vary by location and no national price list is published; no competitor calorie figures are shown either, because they change with the build. Menus vary by restaurant and over time — check the chain’s own menu for the current version.

ChainMenu in briefBurgers and customizingFries and shakes
In-N-OutA short menu on purpose: three burgers, French Fries, three shake flavours, and drinks.Three set builds, changed by a small set of named customizations — Animal Style, Protein Style, patty and cheese counts, onion and sauce choices.One fry style, ordered well-done, light, or no-salt; shakes in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, plus combinations such as Neapolitan.
McDonald’sA much larger menu: burgers, chicken, breakfast items, sides, and desserts, varying by restaurant.Many set builds with add-or-remove toppings; build-your-own options are narrower than at Five Guys.Fries in several sizes; a wider dessert and shake-style range that varies by restaurant and season.
Shake ShackA small, focused menu: burgers, chicken, hot dogs, fries, and shakes.Set burger builds with toppings added or removed to taste.Crinkle-cut fries; shakes in standard flavours plus seasonal specials.
Five GuysBurgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches, with a long list of free toppings.Choose the patty count, then any combination of the listed toppings — the most open-ended build on this list.Fries in several sizes, cooked in peanut oil; shakes with a choice of mix-ins.
WhataburgerA larger regional menu: burgers, chicken, and breakfast items, varying by restaurant.Set builds with add-or-remove changes; larger size and bun options than In-N-Out’s three-burger menu.Fries and onion rings; shakes and malts in several flavours.

The practical difference: at In-N-Out the customizing vocabulary is small and shared — learn five or six names and you can order anything on this site. At the larger chains, the choice is wider but the ordering language is the set build on the board, changed one topping at a time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the In-N-Out secret menu?

It is the set of recognized customizations you can order by name — Animal Style, Protein Style, 3×3, 4×4, Flying Dutchman, Animal Style fries, and shake combinations. There is no separate printed secret menu; the customizations are made from the regular menu’s ingredients.

Is Animal Style on the regular menu?

Animal Style is a recognized customization, not a separate printed menu item. Order it by name: “Double-Double, Animal Style.” The same applies to Animal Style fries.

What are the secret menu items at In-N-Out?

The main ones are Animal Style burgers and fries, Protein Style, 3×3, 4×4, Flying Dutchman, Grilled Cheese, and Neapolitan shakes — plus ordering variations such as well-done fries, extra spread, grilled onions, and mustard instead of spread. Each has its own page in the secret menu section.

Does In-N-Out have a breakfast menu?

No. In-N-Out does not serve breakfast. See the breakfast answer page. Any “breakfast menu” listing for the chain is not an official offering, and this site does not publish one.

Are prices the same at every In-N-Out location?

No — prices vary by location. This guide shows prices only where they have been verified for a stated location and date, and says so on the page. See In-N-Out prices.