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Axios
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
We tried Popeyes' new pickle menu and it's the real dill
Popeyes has a new pickle-themed menu, and no, it's not an April Fools' joke. The big picture: The fried chicken chain added pickle-flavored wings, pickle-glazed sandwiches, fried pickles and pickle lemonade to its locations this week. The items are only available through May 5, Popeyes told Axios. Popeyes pickle menu taste test Carlie and a friend dined at a Popeyes in Metairie, and Kelly and friends got delivery in South Florida. We're both pickle people. We spent about $25 to get one of everything on the pickle menu. Pickle lemonade: This was the most controversial item. Kelly liked it, and Carlie didn't. It tasted like lemonade with several shots of pickle juice. You can get it chilled or frozen aka daiquiri style. We both tried it chilled. The Louisiana location was out of frozen when Carlie visited. Carlie's in a pickle fan Facebook group (yes, she's a freak), and they seem most interested in the frozen version. Wings and chicken sandwich: Both of these are the regular Popeyes option with a spicy pickle sauce. Solid alternatives to the classics, in our opinion. If you're not into spicy food, beware this has a kick. Kelly, a bit of spice wimp, needed sips of the sweet pickle lemonade to handle the heat. Fried pickles: These are pickles fried in Popeyes batter and they absolutely taste like Popeyes. Just like the fried pickles at Sonic have Sonic's slightly sweet batter. The Popeyes staffers encouraged us to dip them in ranch. Kelly liked them but wished they were crispier, while Carlie wanted more pickle and less Popeyes batter. Overall, we liked the food and thought it was a fun meal. If you enjoy Popeyes and pickles, this is going to be a big dill (har har) for you. Pickles trending nationally Pickles are having a moment right now, and two other brands shared April Fools' Day pickle product launches with Axios. Dutch Bros Coffee, which has 1,000-plus locations nationwide, released the "Pickleback Rebel" this week, which it describes as "a dill-iciously bold new energy drink for pickle lovers and curious customers alike." Wonderful Pistachios announced the official rollout of its new Dill Pickle-flavored No Shells. Zoom in: Manufacturers also are making limited edition pickle-flavored items. Candy-wrapped pickles are trending. Popeyes' Louisiana roots Zoom out: Al Copeland started Popeyes in Arabi, a suburb of New Orleans. He was a colorful character known for his flamboyant lifestyle, philanthropy, massive Christmas light display and spat with vampire novelist Anne Rice. Restaurant Brands International, which also operates Burger King and Firehouse Subs, bought Popeyes in 2017 for $1.8 billion. The chain has more than 3,500 locations around the world.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dutch Bros® New Drink is a Big Dill
No foolin' here, the Pickleback Rebel is available starting today GRANTS PASS, Ore., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rise and brine! The Pickleback Rebel™ is at Dutch Bros and it's no joke. The Pickleback Rebel is a dill-iciously bold new energy drink for pickle lovers and curious customers alike. The Pickleback Rebel is a pickle juice twist on our exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel® energy drink for a truly unique flavor experience. "We wanted to have fun with our customers this April Fools' Day. Is this drink for real or are we playing a prank?" said Tana Davila, chief marketing officer at Dutch Bros. "We're not ones for sharing with our customers something untrue, so this is the real dill. We love surprising everyone with unique flavor experiences that excite!" The Pickleback Rebel debuts today, April Fools' Day, at all 1,000+ Dutch Bros locations, while supplies last. About Dutch Bros CoffeeDutch Bros Coffee® is a fun-loving, mind-blowing drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. Dutch Bros was founded in Grants Pass, Oregon in 1992 and is now sharing its vibrant culture and fully customizable drinks at 1,000 locations and counting across 18 states. Dutch Bros serves a wide variety of unique, handcrafted beverages such as its exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel™ energy drink, specialty coffee, nitrogen-infused cold brew, teas, lemonades, sodas and more. Dutch Bros is wholeheartedly focused on radiating kindness and sharing the Dutch luv. In addition to its mission of speed, quality and service, Dutch Bros is passionate about giving back to the communities it serves. Through local giving and annual company-wide initiatives, Dutch Bros makes impactful contributions to causes across the country. To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit follow Dutch Bros Coffee on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, and download the Dutch Bros app to order ahead, earn points and score rewards! Media Contact:Olivia Ortiz pr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Dutch Bros Coffee Sign in to access your portfolio
