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5 Restaurant Chain Apple Pies To Buy And 3 To Avoid

staff@thetakeout.com (Jet Burnham) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0000

When it comes to dessert, few things are as satisfying as a slice of pie. There are a number of eateries that are well-known for this sweet treat.

Review: Barbie's Pink Themed Dunkin' Drinks Bring Nightmares To The Dreamhouse

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:27:16 +0000

Dunkin' is celebrating summer with a new line of Barbie-themed drinks. Unfortunately, these beverages don't do much justice to the two iconic brands' collab.

Review: Burger King's Orange Dreamsicle And Firecracker Cookie Pie Are A Mixed Bag Of Fizzle And Pop

staff@thetakeout.com (Michael Palan) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Burger King is launching a new Orange Dreamsicle Freezee King and a Firecracker Cookie Pie, but are they worth buying? We tried them to find out.

Review: The Jack In The Box X Hot Ones Collab Is A Straight Firestarter

staff@thetakeout.com (Sam Skopp) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:23:42 +0000

A new Hot Ones x Jack in the Box collab brings back some fan favorites with a kick. Find out if these menu items are worthy of a try, or too hot to handle.

Olive Garden's Calabrian Chili Menu Is Tasty Enough To Make Your Italian Nonna A Fan

staff@thetakeout.com (Dani Zoeller) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:08:37 +0000

I visited Olive Garden to try its new Calabrian chili menu items. Should you run to your location before these dishes sell out, or take your chances and walk?

11 Popular McDonald's Desserts, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thetakeout.com (Timothy Rawles) — Sat, 30 May 2026 13:40:00 +0000

McDonald's may be best known for its burgers and fries, but it also has a dessert menu that ranges from disappointing misses to surprisingly delicious treats.

Review: Taco Bell's Newest Menu Item Gets My Nomination For Fast Food Dessert Of The Year

staff@thetakeout.com (Audrey Farnsworth) — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:59:52 +0000

Taco Bell's new Strawberry Cinnabon Delights are available for a limited time only, but are they worth seeking out? We tried them to find out.

Review: Taco Bell's New Nacho Fries Are A Carnivore's Dream

staff@thetakeout.com (Audrey Farnsworth) — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:18:06 +0000

Taco Bell's summer menu brings a new take on its delicious nacho fries, but how do they compare to the original? We tried the dish to find out.

Review: Taco Bell Achieves The Impossible And Improves Its Mexican Pizza With Cantina Chicken

staff@thetakeout.com (Sam Zwick) — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:50:15 +0000

Taco Bell released a new twist with its Mexican Pizza by adding Cantina Chicken and a citrusy salsa. Is the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza a new fan favorite?

14 Crumbl Cookie Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thetakeout.com (Mike Madaio) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Crumbl cookies are known for their sweetness, often coated in sugary frosting. So, indulging in 14 of them in a short period of time was not without sacrifice.

Every Cinnabon Menu Item, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thetakeout.com (Ed Kdonian) — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Cinnabon has more to offer than its classic, hefty cinnamon rolls. We tried every food item on the chain's menu to see what's actually worth trying.

Which Has The Better Fancy Caramel Coffee Drink Now: Dutch Bros Or Starbucks?

staff@thetakeout.com (Dani Zoeller) — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:40:00 +0000

Caffeinated beverages loaded with sweet ingredients are all the rage. While you can get similar beverages at multiple chains, some are better than others.

Review: Starbucks' 2026 Summer Drink Menu Is Great, As Long As You Don't Want Coffee

staff@thetakeout.com (Dani Zoeller) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:01:35 +0000

As the warmer weather approaches, restaurants are beginning to add new menu items to their line up. Some of these are more worth the investment than others.

Costco's Chicken Strips Need A Costco-Sized Soda To Get Through

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:47:12 +0000

Costco is testing its food court chicken strips (previously available in Canada) in a few Chicagoland locations. Is this item ready to take America by storm?

Review: Popeyes Honey BBQ Sauce Puts Mayo In The Corner And It Totally Works

staff@thetakeout.com (Michael Palan) — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:25:35 +0000

Popeyes has released Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwiches for a limited time only. Here's everything you should know about them and whether they're worth your while.

12 Popular Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Sat, 02 May 2026 19:40:00 +0000

From cream-filled and cake-style to the original glazed doughnut, we ranked some favorites on Krispy Kreme's menu by flavor, texture, and sweetness.

The Force Is Strong With Burger King's Star Wars Mandalorian And Grogu Menu

staff@thetakeout.com (Michael Palan) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:17:06 +0000

You can munch on new items from a galaxy far, far away with Burger King's launch of its Mandalorian and Grogu-themed menu. Read on for our chew and review.

Cinnabon's New Butterbeer Treats Menu Is So Good It Could Put A Smile On Voldemort's Face

staff@thetakeout.com (Nicole Alexander) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:38:59 +0000

Cinnabon has joined the Butterbeer Season festivities with a limited-time menu of "Harry Potter"-themed treats. We tried them - and we think you should, too.

Dunkin's New Oreo Drink Lineup Has A Couple Of Sweet Dreams And A Few Sugary Nightmares

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:47:50 +0000

Since you can't judge a beverage by its cover, I went deep into the Dunkin' Oreo-verse to bring you an honest assessment of the new cold beverages.

McDonald's New Drinks Are Coming For Swig's Dirty Soda Crown

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

McDonald's is looking to cash in on the beverage trend with these sweet and splashy offerings which are sure to satisfy in the summer heat this year.