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How to eat like an IN-N-OUT'ian

James Scales
The Commuter

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Photo by Lydia Elliott.
An IN-N-OUT Burger sign.

About everyone has heard of the In-n-Out burger. I myself used to spend a weekend with my friends in a car just to go get the burgers. What makes In-n-Out so special? Possibly their oh so simplistic menu consisting of two combo meals, a hamburger, a cheeseburger, a double-double, fries, soda and shakes. In line behind anyone from around the area, you may hear some odd strings of words when they want their burger. They are not crazy. There is a secret menu at the In-n-Out burger, one that many have tried to document, and many “locals” will be sour with me for printing, but it’s some knowledge that everyone should have to get the fullest experience out of their road trip to what is truly one of the best burger places.

The triple-triple. Very similar to the double-double, which are two meats and two slices of cheese. The triple-triple is simply the three times counterpart. Other variations include; the four by four, five by five, four by two being four meats and two cheeses, two by four being four cheeses and two meats. The most I have ever had is a 15×15 shared with my cousin.

Animal style. One for the people who like their mustard and pickles, your burger patty is grilled with mustard, as well as your onions. Topped with extra special sauce, this can be done to anything. Try fries animal style, grilled onions extra cheese and special sauce.

Three by meat, or two by meat. Your burger, minus the cheese.

The Flying Dutchman, this is my favorite extra to order. It is two meat patties and two cheeses. Sometimes in a rush, (when is In-n-Out not packed?) they will sub over your 30×30 for 14 dutchmans and a double-double.

Veggie burger, double tomato, no meat no cheese, another option that is vegan friendly.

Grilled Cheese. Your burger, hold the beef, with double the cheese. Vegetarian friendly option! Some people like this option more than the veggie burger because cheese is tasty good.

Extra Toast. Crispy crispy buns!

Well done, or light fries. Depending on what you order you will have your fries left in the fryer longer or shorter respectively.

Along with all the burger combinations and secrets, you can mix any of your milkshake flavors, all the way to a Neapolitan milkshake.

One thing to learn is that more often than not, your In-n-Out cashier will order anything for you. Rumors have been had of 100×100’s and even a side salad with their special sauce. If you do make it to an In-n-Out, take this guide along. You’ll order like a local and be rewarded with a delicious treat you may not have been able to get.

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