• Subway Ultimate Steak Footlong
$11.49 Subway’s brand is all about eating fresh and healthy, but in 2019, they fully embraced decadent eating with the launch of their Ultimate Steak Footlong. Of course, you can build the Ultimate Steak to your liking, but the Subway version consists of onion, green bell pepper, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses spread over shaved steak on their Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread. Since its initial release, this sandwich and the rest of Subway’s Cheesy Garlic Bread lineup — has only been available around November. If it’s re-released this year, make sure to grab one while you can.
• Burger King Impossible Whopper
$7.29 Introduced in 2019, the Impossible Whopper is a plant-based flame-broiled patty with all the toppings you love: tomato, lettuce, pickle, onion, mayonnaise, and ketchup. You can get it with or without cheese, just like the regular Whopper. While the Impossible Whopper quickly became a nationwide favorite, it’s important to note that this burger is cooked on the same broiler as meat patties. If you’re strictly vegan or vegetarian, keep that in mind before you order.
• Tim Hortons Italiano Grilled Bagel
$6.49 The Italiano Grilled Bagel gives traditional burger-based fast food a run for its money. To justify its $6.49 price tag, this bagel features three Italian meats (capicola, salami, and pepperoni), mozzarella cheese, and a creamy pesto sauce on a Sundried Tomato Asiago Bagel. Tim Hortons is a Canadian franchise, so its U.S. locations are limited. The chain is expanding, however, so bagel lovers across the Northeast and Midwest might be lucky enough to get their hands on the Italiano Grilled Bagel.
• Wendy’s Baconator
$6.09 The Baconator is the sandwich to end all sandwiches. Wendy’s released their Baconator back in 2007, and it doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon, even with its arguably high cost. The hefty price tag makes sense, though, since it’s a hefty burger. This sandwich features a whopping half-pound of beef split between two patties, six pieces of bacon, and two slices of American cheese, topped with ketchup and mayonnaise.
• Arby’s Double Stack Reuben
$7.49 The Arby’s Double Stack Reuben is a massive take on a classic sandwich. It comes with over half a pound of corned beef, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and sauerkraut on marbled rye. Mouthwatering, we know. According to Arby’s, the Double Stack Reuben is “here for a good time, not a long time.” In other words, you’ll need to get this sandwich while the gettin’s good.
• Hardee’s Monster Angus Burger
$8.49 Hardee’s is the East Coast arm of the Carl’s Jr. franchise. Both are known for their ginormous burgers, and the Hardee’s Monster Angus Burger is no exception. This burger features two one-third-pound charbroiled Black Angus beef patties, four slices of bacon, and three slices of American cheese on a potato bun. The Monster Angus Burger used to be a limited-time item, but thankfully for our stomachs (not necessarily our wallets), it’s now a permanent menu fixture.
• Panera Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT
$11.99 You might find yourself wondering how a BLT can cost so much, but when you check out the ingredients, it’ll make sense. Nestled between two slices of sourdough sits antibiotic-free roasted turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, sliced tomato, fresh avocado, and emerald greens (the Panera word for “lettuce blend”). It’s certainly a more expensive option for what’s usually a simple sandwich, but it’s also more flavorful, so you may find the price to be well worth it.
• Dairy Queen Triple-Stack FlameThrower Signature Stackburger
$8.49 Dairy Queen is famous for their thick Blizzards, but they have a delicious lineup of burgers and hot dogs, as well. Their most expensive burger also happens to be their most extravagant — and their spiciest. The triple-stack FlameThrower Signature Stackburger boasts half a pound of beef, Dairy Queen’s signature FlameThrower sauce, Pepper Jack cheese, and a few strips of jalapeño bacon. It’s not all spicy, though. They throw in some lettuce and tomato to balance it out.
• Jimmy John’s The J.J. Gargantuan
$18.32 Jimmy John’s is known for its “go big or go home” sandwiches, but The J.J. Gargantuan takes the cake. This sub comes with salami, capicola, turkey, roast beef, and ham, in addition to provolone, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. And yes, you counted that right. That’s five different meats. The 16-inch J.J. Gargantuan costs as much as a few gallons of gas — nearly $20 before tax — making it the most expensive fast food item on our list.