Perhaps the most popular secret menu item at In-N-Out is the Flying Dutchman burger. It’s also probably the strangest thing on their secret menu and sounds like an absolute mess to eat as it has no buns and is a greasy mess. Grab your knife and fork and let’s break it down.

Put bluntly, the Flying Dutchman is a hybrid burger on the In-N-Out Burger secret menu.

It consists of 2 slices of melted cheese sandwiched between 2 beef patties.

The Flying Dutchman is unique from other burgers because it has NO burger buns to enclose all the greasy goodness.

So, be prepared to savor this “sandwich” with plenty of napkins on hand.

The burger also doesn’t have any extras like lettuce or onions unless you customize it. It’s just simply a beef and cheese sandwich.

PRO TIP: ORDER IT WITH A GRILLED ONION WRAP

Many folks have been upping the Flying Dutchman by ordering it with a grilled slice of onion on both sides of the burger, basically making the onion a bun.

The onion is sweet and adds some yummy flavor to the burger. Give it a try and let me know if it was a hit or a hard pass.

Employees Know It by Name

The vast majority of In-N-Out employees will know the Flying Dutchman by name.

However, if the employee is new, they might not have the slightest clue what you’re asking for.

If that’s the case, just explain you’d like two slices of melted cheese sandwiched between 2 beef patties.

WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM

Does the name “Flying Dutchman” sound familiar?

If yes, that’s because the Flying Dutchman is a legend about a ghost ship that sails the seas for eternity, unable to make it to port.

You may also know the name from a classic kids’ TV show you may have grown up with, SpongeBob Squarepants, where the flying ghost ship makes an appearance in an episode.

But in actuality, the founder of In-N-Out, a man named Harry Snyder, was born to Dutch immigrants and at some point got the nickname Dutch. I believe the bun-less burger was named after him.

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ALL Locations Offer the Flying Dutchman

All In-N-Out locations offer secret menu items, including the Flying Dutchman.

Again, depending on how new the cashier is, they may not know all the secret menu items by heart yet.

It’s Popular Among Keto Eaters

A Keto diet is high in fat and protein, and low in carbs.

Since the Flying Dutchman contains two beef patties and no buns typical with a burger, this makes for the perfect meal for a Keto diet eater.

Specifically, the macro breakdown of one Flying Dutchman “sandwich” is about 28 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbs, and 30 grams of protein at 380 calories per burger.

PRO TIP: GO CRAZY AND STUFF IT WITH FRIES

For an off-menu twist, order fries and layer them between your patties and cheese for a DIY Flying Dutchman burger-and-fries combo.

It creates a “stuffed” effect that sounds pretty darn deadly, not sure my stomach would let me finish it.

A good friend on mine was brave enough to recently try this and his review says it all, “Every bite is like a cheesy, crispy explosion of flavor. The fries soak up the beefy juices and melted cheese, turning into little flavor bombs.”

Try Ordering It “Animal Style”

You can order the Flying Dutchman “Animal Style” which will get you the typical Flying Dutchman with grilled onion, pickles, and spread on top, but still no buns.

They’ll also cook the patties on the grill with some mustard which is the de facto “animal style” way.

The Flying Dutchman Costs About $5

Expect to pay about 5 bucks for this messy burger at In-N-Out.

In recent years, the burger has gotten more expensive because it’s labor intensive to build and people add a bunch of stuff to it like grilled onions, spread, and tomato wrapped.

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How Do You Eat It? With a Knife and Fork?

There’s no denying the Flying Dutchman is an extremely messy meal.

This is because no hamburger buns are holding all the burger grease and cheese juices together.

You can eat it just as you would any other sandwich; however, have plenty of napkins at the ready to wipe your hands off.

Or, you can choose the cleaner approach of opting to use a fork and knife and cutting the burger apart.

Also, consider ordering it with a “lettuce wrap” making it more or a protein burger but it will NO doubt be easier to eat with your hands.

Ask the Reader: Have you ever ordered the Flying Dutchman from their secret menu and how did you eat it without needing a shower afterwards?

By Kyle James

Kyle James( Owner/Founder )

I started Rather-Be-Shopping.com in 2000 and have become a consumer expert and advocate writing about out-of-the-box ways to save at stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco to name a few. I’ve been featured on FOX News, Good Morning America, and the NY Times talking about my savings tips. (Learn more)