Wendy's — Review by Daym Drops
Not specified, United States — Fast Food, American
Daym Drops reviews Wendy's new cheesy bacon cheeseburger and its spicy chicken sandwich variant. The spicy chicken sandwich earns a 5.0 rating for its exceptional flavor profile, soft bun, and spicy kick, while the cheeseburger scores 3.8 for being good but less impressive than its spicy counterpart.
What was great: Spicy chicken sandwich with soft bun, nacho cheese, and spicy batter; bacon flavor more pronounced in the cheeseburger; fresh soft bun quality
What could improve: Bacon not crispy enough; bacon flavor barely noticeable in spicy chicken sandwich; Coca-Cola freestyle machine only had sparkling water and diet drinks available
The Dishes
The reviewer ordered two versions of the new cheesy bacon sandwich: the original cheeseburger and a custom spicy chicken variant. The spicy chicken sandwich features a soft croissant-like bun, thick chicken patty coated in a Cajun and ghost pepper dry rub, nacho cheese, and bacon. The chicken has a noticeable spicy kick that hits the back of the throat with intensity, living up to its heat profile. The nacho cheese is prominently featured, and the cheese drips generously off the sandwich.
The cheesy bacon cheeseburger features double beef patties on the same soft bun with nacho cheese and bacon. The reviewer notes the tender beef quality and soft bun texture, though the bacon lacks the crispiness he prefers. The nacho cheese provides a sensational flavor when combined with the beef, and the overall construction is solid.
The Experience
The reviewer had an interesting interaction at the counter when requesting a custom spicy chicken version of the sandwich. The initial employee seemed reluctant, but the shift manager quickly accommodated the special request with enthusiasm. The fast food service was standard and efficient. One notable issue was the Coca-Cola freestyle machine, which had malfunctioned with only sparkling water and diet drinks available.
Value and Pricing
Pricing information was not specifically mentioned in the review, though these are fast food items from Wendy's standard menu.
Notable Moments
Wendy's cheesy bacon spicy chicken sandwich is getting a five all day to play. This is magnificence at a all new altitude, highest level.
The bacon is never as crispy as I like for it to be, but you actually could taste more of the bacon because it's not as spicy as the chicken sandwich is.
This fresh bun is what's going to throw you off. This right here is crime scene bun.
The Verdict
The spicy chicken sandwich is the clear winner with a perfect 5.0 rating, earning high marks for its flavor variation, heat level, and overall execution. The cheeseburger, while good at 3.8 stars, doesn't quite match the impact of its spicy counterpart. The reviewer highly recommends the spicy chicken sandwich to anyone who enjoys bold, spicy flavors, particularly noting it's ideal for heat-seeking food enthusiasts. If spicy food isn't your preference, the burger is decent but might come across as middle-of-the-road.