We Ranked The Most Iconic Wendy’s Items From Hard Pass To Holy Grail
Growing up, there was simply nothing more exciting than a trip to Wendy’s.
Picture this: The high school bell rings, class is over for the day, you and your bestie swing your backpacks over your shoulders and walk across to the nearby shopping centre. As you step in the door, your focus narrows on a pink corner shop — it is, of course, a Wendy’s.
You’re home.
Long before we had countless food options, or the ability to get a tasty treat delivered to our doors, Wendy’s was the ultimate Aussie food destination. From the milkshakes, to the ice creams, to the hot dogs, Wendy’s had it all. But which food or drink item reigns supreme? We’re ranking Wendy’s most iconic items — past and present.
We ranked the most iconic Wendy’s items from hard pass to holy grail:
13. Hot Dog Dippers
This is cursed. A naked hot dog without a bun is like seeing Osher Günsberg wearing something other than a suit. It doesn’t matter if you dip him in tomato sauce, it’s just wrong.
12. Chocollo
Remember Chocollo?! This 99% fat free ice cream was supposed to be the healthier alternative to chocolate ice cream, but I vividly remember it tasting like bland sadness. It was super creamy but barely had any flavour, other than a very faint chocolate taste. Sorry, but if I want to eat a sweet treat, I’m getting real chocolate ice cream.
If you enjoy Chocollo, you’re a cop.
11. Hot Chips
Don’t get me wrong: I love me some hot chips. However, if I’m craving chips, my mind doesn’t even think to go to Wendy’s. Stick to hot dogs fam and leave hot chips to the professionals.
10. Plain Soft Serve
Tasty? Yes. Boring-as-shit? Also yes. Dream bigger.
9. Cinnamon Donuts
I love cinnamon donuts, but would I say that Wendy’s does donuts better than Donut King, or even just your local supermarket? Probs not.
8. Fundae
Sundaes are tired, whereas Fundaes never get old. This treat might not be especially exciting but it is a huge throwback.
7. Mega Choc Shake
Now we’re…shaking! As far as decadent Wendy’s items go, you don’t get much more intense than a Mega Choc Shake. These bad boys will give you a sugar rush that’ll last you all day, and while downing a Mega Choc will make you immediately regret your decision, you’ll go back for another the next day.
6. Choc-Dipped Cone with Flake
Delicious. Unbeatable. Flawless. A choc-dipped cone is already perfect, but add a flake and you’ve ascended to God-tier.
5. Sherbet Cone
I haven’t had a sherbet cone in about 20 years and that is 20 years of my life without feeling true joy. Sherbet is delicious and the way it swirls with the soft serve — giving it a zesty flavour zing — is a just a goddamn dream. Who needs Mr. Whippy when Wendy’s is RIGHT THERE? A blessing.
4. Blitz
I swear no one remember Wendy’s Blitzes but they were SO GOOD. It was ice cream mixed with whatever choccy or lolly you liked, so was basically a McFlurry meets a Cold Rock creation. THIS was innovation!
3. Agro Cone
Is there a more iconic face than this truly cursed ice cream that’s supposed to look like Agro? I don’t know if it’s the different coloured eyes, or the banana cheeks, or the upside down grin, but it somehow all works. An absolute Australian treasure.
Felt cute, might delete later.
2. Flake Shake
When it comes to Wendy’s shakes, nothing comes close to a Flake Shake. Is it the delicious flavour of the milkshake? Is it because flakes are the perfect dimensions to slurp through a straw? Is it the fact that it’s all our favourite things combined? All of the above.
1. Hot Dog
Is there anything that invokes pure childhood nostalgia like approaching a Wendy’s and spotting buns toasting on spikes? I’m not a huge hot dog person BUT those hot dog buns that are perfectly toasted inside are a real game-changer. Whether you add tomato sauce, mustard, cheese or whatever you like, it all just tastes like heaven with the hotdog nestled inside a crispy cave of wonder.
Pair this with a milkshake — shake ‘n doggy style — and I’m all yours.