What Is The Flying Dutchman On In-N-Out's Secret Menu?

Any true In-N-Out fan knows there's more to the chain's menu than hand-cut fries, tasty shakes, and super fresh, made-to-order burgers (though those burgers are so tasty that even Ina Garten is a fan). In fact, there's an entire secret menu that includes what some believe to be the most delicious fast food creations. All you need to do to access this magical menu is to ask  — politely and not during a busy rush, perhaps. But while you may have heard of some of the secret items (if you've ever ordered a 3x3 animal style, you're in the know), more menu items are waiting to be discovered at this popular regional fast food restaurant. Consider the Flying Dutchman.

The Flying Dutchman is In-N-Out's take on a protein-style burger, but minus the lettuce wrap. In other words, don't forget to ask for a fork). When you order a Flying Dutchman, you'll receive two beef patties with two slices of American cheese melted between them. The Flying Dutchman sails into your daily nutritional counts with an estimated 380 calories, zero carbs, and 30 grams of protein (though of course this can vary depending on what exactly you order). Those estimates make this a top choice for anyone who watching their intake of carbs or trying to add extra protein to their day. The Flying Dutchman can also be customized to your liking. After all, In-N-Out is known for having friendly employees and great customer service, so all you need to do is ask if you'd like to add extras like pickles, tomatoes, or even grilled onions to your Flying Dutchman.

In-N-Out has released its "not so secret menu" online, but this only covers a handful of the most popular off-menu customizations. You may already be familiar with these well-known items, like the 4x4, grilled cheese, and animal style burgers (if you want an endorsement of sorts, know that celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was a big fan of the secret menu). But have you ever tried your burger "gorilla style"? Ordering your burger this way will get you a regular burger stuffed with animal style fries (animal style fries are loaded with cheese, In-N-Out's famous spread, and grilled onions). You can always take it the other way, too. Ordering your burger "protein style" will get you a normal burger or cheeseburger — but instead of a bun, it will come wrapped in lettuce for easy eating and reduced carbohydrates.

Dessert lovers will be happy to know they have options outside the standard shake flavor choices of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. For those who can't make up their minds between chocolate and vanilla, a Black and White shake should do the trick by bringing the popular flavors together into one delightful shake. Even the most indecisive ice cream lovers will be appeased when they order the Neapolitan shake, which includes all three flavors for one sweet treat.