Fast food lovers across the country know Popeye’s for its delicious fried chicken and Cajun-flavored sides. Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Popeye’s has held strong to its Louisiana roots when it comes to flavor. Popular side dishes available from the restaurant include red beans and rice, Cajun fries, mashed potatoes and much more. They also offer fried chicken available in many forms, including bone-in, boneless and as chicken sandwiches. As if there’s not enough to love about the regular Popeye’s menu, there’s even a Popeye’s secret menu to explore on your next visit.

Popeye’s has been extremely popular lately due to its fairly new chicken sandwich, which features a fried chicken breast, pickles and the sauce of your choice. When the sandwich first debuted, many restaurants across the country sold out almost immediately, which only made the demand go up. There is currently both a regular and spicy version of these chicken sandwiches available.

In addition to the variety of delicious items on their regular menu, some customers have also discovered Popeye’s secret menu options. These off-menu, cult favorites have made their way into the mainstream. They’re worth trying if you’re just not satisfied with the regular menu at Popeye’s.

Official secret menu vs. customer creations?

Most of the items featured on Popeye’s secret menu were discovered by customers looking for creative ways to improve their meals. You won’t find any of the options on an official menu and they won’t be available at every Popeye’s location. The good news is, social media has made off-menu favorites increasingly popular—which means more people know about them and order them. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to order them without much hassle at most Popeye’s locations. Try some of these customer-made creations on your next visit:

• The Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich is already tasty on its own, but you can spice it up with a side of ranch. Drizzle it over the chicken for a flavorful upgrade.
• Are the Popeye’s favorite Ghost Pepper Wings not spicy enough? Order them with a side of buffalo sauce—but be sure to keep a drink handy!

The most popular Popeye’s secret menu items

Many of the items on Popeye’s secret menu are variations of regular menu items. With so many delicious offerings on the regular menu, you might not even be interested in their secret menu! If you’re looking to try something new, however, check out some of the most popular secret menu items:

• Cajun Gravy Fries: Regular Cajun fries with a layer of brown gravy.
• Naked Chicken: Chicken without any breading.
• Gravy Dipping Sauce: A side of gravy, used to dip chicken tenders or other items.
• Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit: A biscuit with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top.
• Chicken Biscuit: A fried chicken breast sandwiched inside of a biscuit.
• Sweet and Spicy Red Beans and Rice: Red beans and rice with honey and hot sauce.

Popeye’s secret menu also features a seasoning known as Cajun Sparkle that you can ask for at most locations. Use this seasoning to spice up any of your favorite Popeye’s menu items and start experimenting with your own unique menu creations.

How to order from the hidden menu

As mentioned above, not all of these secret items will be available at your specific Popeye’s. Interested in trying one of these secret items? Be aware that—while some will—not every employee will know what you’re talking about based on the item’s name alone. If you’re looking to try the Cajun gravy fries, for example, just order a side of fries with brown gravy on top. This way, it’s easy to customize the items you want without the hassle of trying to order something off-menu.