19 discontinued fast food items we wish would return
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Many fast food chains have come to be defined by their most timeless menu items — McDonald's has the Big Mac, Taco Bell the Crunch Wrap Supreme, and Wendy's its Frostys.
But there are probably some dishes you had no idea existed — and no longer do.
We took a trip down memory lane and unearthed 19 delicious fast food menu items that have unfortunately been discontinued.
Keep scrolling to see what was being served at your favorite chains in the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s.
McDonald's McSalad Shakers
McDonald's
Fast food salads have never sounded like a great idea, but we stand by the fact that the McSalad Shakers were the best iteration of the meal we've seen. Still, diners weren't enthused enough about the three options — chef, garden, and grilled chicken Caesar — for the cup-o-salads to stay on the menu for longer than three years.
However, a Facebook page now exists with the goal of bringing the shakers back.
Burger King's Cini-Minis
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Back in 1998, Burger King teamed up with Pillsbury to make magic that came in the form of Cini-Minis. These miniature cinnamon rolls were meant to be just the heart of the bun — ie the best part — and were served hot with a packet of icing that you could either use for pouring on top or dipping in.
We're not sure why they were discontinued, but we're definitely here for this Twitter account dedicated to bringing them back.
Wendy's Chicken Caesar Pita
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If you ate at Wendy's with any regularity during the late '90s, chances are you tried — and loved — the chain's Chicken Caesar Pita. Boasting low-fat Caesar dressing and warm bread, this dish (and the two others versions the chain introduced) was supposedly Wendy's answer to the "wrap craze" that was taking over fast food restaurants at the time.
This dinner favorite made it about three years before it was discontinued. But its legacy lives on on sites like Pinterest and Top Secret Recipes where many try to recreate it.
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