Whataburger announces the return of two fan favorites after being inundated with requests

Whataburger is bringing back the bacon – and its sure to send fans bananas.

The Texas-based fast food chain is reviving two of its beloved limited-time menu items next week, driven largely by customer demand, Whataburger revealed Tuesday. The Bacon Steakhouse Double and Banana Pudding Shake will return to restaurants nationwide beginning March 31 for a limited time.

First introduced in 2024, the Bacon Steakhouse Double became Whataburger’s best-selling limited-time offer in company history. The burger features two 100 percent beef patties layered with melted aged cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, crispy fried onions and a tangy steak sauce, served on a toasted bun.

Joining it is the Banana Pudding Shake, a dessert inspired by the classic Southern treat. The shake blends banana flavor with vanilla wafer cookies, caramelized sugar and vanilla, in what the company describes as a nostalgic, dessert-like drink.

“When it comes to menu items worth bringing back, these two set the bar,” Whataburger Chief Marketing Officer Scott Hudler said in a statement. “When guests start asking for something to come back before it even leaves, that’s when you know you’ve got something special.”

However, comments on Whataburger’s recent social media post about the return of the Bacon Steakhouse Double seemed to divide fans, as many were yearning for another burger instead.

“THANK GOD IVE BEEN WAITING SINCE THE LAST TIME YALL DON’T KNOW HOW THIS BURGER CHANGED MY LIFE IVE BEEN DREAMING OF THIS DAY,” one person celebrated on Instagram.

Meanwhile, others wished for the Whataburger Chop House Cheddar Burger, initially released for a limited time in 2009, with returns in 2010 and at select locations in 2016.

“Steakhouse? Gimme CHOP HOUSE,” someone else wrote.

“No, I want the chop house,” a second echoed.

Another person added on Facebook,” Still no Chop House Cheddar. Yall ridiculous.”

A handful of others voiced for the return of the Mushroom & Swiss Burger, which originally debuted in 2018 and returned for another limited run last year, with one stating, “It Was Supposed To Come Back In April!!!”

The Independent has contacted Whatburger for comment.

The returning items are part of Whataburger’s seasonal spring offerings and will only be available for a limited time, though the company has not specified how long they will remain on menus. Customers who download and sign up for the Whataburger app will also receive a free burger and can earn rewards points toward menu items, including the returning favorites.

There are more than 1,100 Whataburger locations across 17 states. Last month, a store in Paris, Texas, made headlines with a viral video of a manager using a trash can to beat a man who was allegedly abusive towards employees.