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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza and Starbucks
Bret Thorn Aug 28, 2020

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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Jamaican Me Crazy: Coconut ice cream with almonds and a fudge ribbon, $3.36-$7 for a small waffle cone, $3.89-$7 for a medium and $4.49-$7.81 for a large

Ice Cold Freeze: Cho8ce of sherbet, sorbet or Italian ice topped with Sprite, $3.25-$6.99

Availability: Through August

Carl’s Jr.

Steakhouse Angus Thickburger: Third-poud Angus beef patty topped with A1 Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce, two bacon strips, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, red onion and mayonnaise on a premium bun, starting at $6.49

A1 Double Cheeseburger: Burger patty, A1 steak sauce, onion rings and Swiss cheese on a bun, $2.99

Carl’s Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box: One bottle each of Nocking Point’s 2017 Amell-Bec Malbec, 2017 Turnaround Red, and 2016 Year VII Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Blend — each selected by Nocking Point sommelier Katie Owen and Carl’s Jr. chef Own Klein, to pair with the new Thickburger— and a gift card to buy the Thickburger via delivery or takeout (the wines are sold and distributed by Nocking Point Wines), plus recipes by Klein for mushrooms with rosemary and bacon, mac & cheese and a brownie-cookie hybrid called a brookie, $68

Availability: Through Sept. 22 for the burger; while supplies last for the wine box

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Dark Chocolate Chai Latte: Chai tea with non-fat milk and dark chocolate powder, around $4.25 for a small

Pumpkin Spiced Chai Latte: Chai tea, vanilla, pumpkin syrup, nonfat milk and crunchy maple sugar crystals, around $4.25 for a small hot drink, around $4.55 for an ice blended drink

Pumpkin Latte Ice Blended drink: Espresso, non-fat milk, and the flavors of pumpkin, nutmeg and cinnamon blended with crushed ice, around $4.55 for a small  

Pumpkin Cold Brew Coffee: Cold Brew Coffee with pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg flavorings, around $4.25 for a small

Maple Latte: Espresso with maple flavor and crunchy maple sugar crystals, around $4.55 for a small

Maple Ice Blended drink: A Maple Latte blended with crushed ice, around $4.55 for a small

Turkey Swiss sandwich: Sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, spinach chipotle mayonnaise and roasted red peppers on wheat bread, around $6.50

Pumpkin Chocolate Loaf: A sweet quick bread half of which is flavored with pumpkin and half of which is flavored with chocolate, around $2.75

Vegan Banana Walnut Loaf: Banana bread made with banana purée and chopped walnut pieces, but no eggs or dairy, around $2.95

Vegan Chocolate Brownie: A chewy brownie made without eggs or dairy, around $2.95

Availability: Until Nov. 1

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Chicken Pot Pie: Simmered chicken, potatoes, peas, carrots, celery and onions in a creamy sauce topped with a flaky pastry crust, $7.99

Kid’s Mini Confetti Pancakes: Three small pancakes filled with fruity cereal served with syrup, butter and half an order of bacon or sausage, $4.89

Kid’s Lil’ Barrel Cheeseburgers: Two miniature burgers with American cheese on slider buns, served with Tater Rounds and a drink, $5.19

Kid’s Dirt Cup Dessert: Chocolate pudding layered with chocolate cookie crumbles and gummy worms, $2.79

Kid’s Milk n’ Cookies Straw: An edible straw that adds sweet chocolate flavor to milk, free with a kid’s milk purchase, $2.19

Availability: Permanent

Carrot Cake: Carrot cake baked with coconut, pineapple, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla topped with cream cheese icing and chopped pecans, $4.29 for a single serving or $14.99 for a cake that serves six people

Peach Tea: Tea with peach purée added, $2.99

Pumpkin Pie Latte: Coffee with pumpkin pie flavor served with a thin vanilla stick and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice, available hot or iced, $3.69

Availability: Through Oct. 11

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Gallon of soda: Soda sold by the gallon, intended for catering packages, around $10

Availability: Permanent

Domino’s Pizza

Chicken Taco Pizza: Grilled chicken, taco seasoning, onions, green peppers, diced tomatoes and American, provolone and cheddar cheeses on a pizza crust, $11.99

Cheeseburger Pizza: Ketchup-mustard sauce topped with beef, onions, diced tomatoes and American, provolone and cheddar cheeses on a pizza crust, $11.99 

Availability: Permanent

Donatos Pizza

Cauliflower Spinach Mozzarella Pizza: A lower-carbohydrate 10inch cauliflower crust topped edge-to-edge with baby spinach, plant-based sausage, roasted garlic and a blend of mozzarella, Asiago, smoked provolone and Romano cheeses, around $12.99

Availability: Permanent

Jamba

Pumpkin Smash Smoothie: A blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2% milk and frozen yogurt (or oat milk and So Delicious Dairy Free oat milk frozen dessert for a vegan version), around $6.79

Availability: Sept. 1-Nov. 9

Krystal

Memphis BBQ Sliders: Slow-smoked pork in Memphis barbecue sauce with pickle flavor on a steamed bun, $1.69

Onion Rings: Panko breaded fried onion rings, around $2.29

Watermelon Slushie: Watermelon flavored frozen beverage blended with sprite, around $1.29

Availability: Aug. 31-Oct. 11

Kung Fu Tea

Yogurt Peach-Ade: Yakult yogurt and peach jam in lemonade, $3.95-$4.50 for a medium and $4.95-$5.50 for a large

Rosehip Pineapple: Tart rosehip, pineapple jam and water, $3.85-$5.25 for a medium, and $4.85-$6.15 for a large

Availability: Through Oct. 31

McDonald’s

Spicy Chicken McNuggets: Chicken nuggets in breading flavored with cayenne and other peppers, price varies by size and location

Mighty Hot Sauce: A new spicy dipping with crushed red pepper and other chiles, available with orders of Chicken McNuggets

Chips Ahoy! McFlurry: Vanilla soft-serve blended with Chips Ahoy! Cookie pieces and topped with caramel sauce, price varies by size and location

Availability: Sept 16 for an unspecified limited time

Papa John’s

Buffalo Chicken Papadia: Folded pizza dough stuffed with grilled chicken and onions, three-cheese blend, buttermilk ranch dressing and Buffalo sauce, $6

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Mexican Cauliflower Mash: Roasted cauliflower blended with cilantro, pico de gallo and sour cream, available as a rice substitute for an additional $1.25

Availability: In test in 23 restaurants in Indianapolis

Starbucks

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Espresso and steamed milk with flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, $5.25-$5.75 for a hot Grande latte, also available over ice or blended with crushed ice

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew: Cold brew coffee with vanilla syrup topped with pumpkin cream cold foam (pumpkin spice flavored aerated skim milk) and pumpkin spice topping, $4.45-$4.95 for a Grande

Salted Caramel Mocha: Coffee, steamed milk, mocha sauce and toffee nut syrup topped with sweetened whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a blend of turbinado sugar and sea salt, also available blended with crushed ice, $5.25-$5.75 for a Grande

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Sweetgreen

Rosemary Focaccia: Rosemary scented flatbread from local bakeries including Hewn Bread in Chicago, Bread Man in Houston, Izzio’s Artisan Bakery in Colorado, Clark Street Bread in Los Angeles, Easy Tiger Bread in Austin, Iggy’s Bakery in Boston, Sullivan Street Bakery in New York City, Lyon Bakery in Maryland, Merzbacher’s in Pennsylvania and Acme Bread in San Francisco, $1.95

Availability: Permanent

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Deep Dish Meatballs: Three large meatballs made with beef, pork, ricotta and Italian seasoning baked with ricotta cheese and marinara sauce and served with pizza chips for dipping, $9.99

Caprese Salad: Sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella topped with sliced cherry tomatoes, lemon olive oil, basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, $9.99

Meatball & Ricotta Deep Dish Pizza: Deep Dish Meatballs, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and Pecorino Romano cheese in a deep-dish crust, $13.79 for an individua., $22.49 for a regular and $27.49 for a large

Margherita Chicago Thin Crust Pizza: Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato and basil over pizza sauce on a thin crust, $12.99-$20.79 depending on size

Chicken Parm Sub with Fries: Breaded and fried chicken breast with Romano cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella and basil on a toasted sub roll brushed with garlic and Parmesan cheese, $12.99 with fries

Mom’s Meatball Sub with Fries: Deep Dish Meatballs in marinara sauce with provolone cheese and Parmesan cheese on a toasted sub roll brushed with garlic and Parmesan cheese, $11.99 with fries

Deep Dish Brownie Sundae: Brownie made with Ghirardelli chocolate chips baked in a deep-dish pan and topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream, $8.49

Availability: Permanent

Veggie Grill

Masala Curry Bowl: Roasted butternut squash, turmeric spiced cauliflower and braised cabbage over masala-spiced chickpea curry and wild rice, $9.75

Immunity Bowl: A bowl of roasted yams, dark leafy greens, roasted Brussels sprouts, tempeh, quinoa and lentils with a miso mushroom sauce, $11.50

Classic Romaine Caesar: Romaine lettuce hearts tossed in vegan Caesar dressing, flatbread croutons, Parmesan cheese and grilled lemon, topped with tempeh, $8.50

Kale + Quinoa Power Salad: Quinoa and black lentil salad with cucumber, shredded carrot, dried currants, gigante beans, pickled onions and t-seed crunch, served on a bed of marinated baby kale and grilled tempeh, $9.75

The Deli Sub: Meatless versions of deli-style cold cuts made with vegetable protein and fiber, and dairy-free provolone on a soft wheat roll or in a wrap with lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini, pickles, Dijonaise, oil and vinegar, $10.25

Reuben on Rye: Mrs. Goldfarb’s plant-based corned beef substitute, special sauce, whiskey dill sauerkraut and dairy-free provolone on grilled rye bread, $10.95

House Veggie Burger: Mushroom-based patty topped with arugula, small tomatoes, basil aïoli and pickled onion on a whole-grain sesame bun, $9.95

 

The Griller: Meatless Beyond Burger patty topped with, lettuce mix, sliced tomato, dairy-free American cheese substitute and special sauce on a whole grain sesame bun, $9.95

Chili Burger: Grilled tempeh burger topped with white bean chili, dill pickle, crispy onion strings on a whole grain sesame bun, $9.95

Availability: Permanent

Velvet Taco

Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Taco: Grilled shrimp, Napa slaw, mango relish, mayo crema (spiced mayonnaise and sour cream with a little citrus juice), queso fresco and micro cilantro in a corn tortilla, $5.75

Availability: Through Sept. 1

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