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Our Honest Review of Wendy’s New Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy's Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger with fries and a coke
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Cheeseburger fans unite! Wendy’s is releasing a brand new limited-edition cheeseburger on their menu that you simply can’t resist. If you’re craving a gourmet burger and fries from Wendy’s Canada, then you’ll be happy to know that the new Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and Mushroom Poutine will be available starting November 18.

We got an exclusive preview of these menu items and had the opportunity to try them firsthand. So read on for our honest review of the new Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and Mushroom Poutine, plus what other limited edition items Wendy’s has on their menu. 

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What is the new Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger?

The new Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger is a limited edition burger using fresh and never frozen Canadian beef. It is topped with three crispy Applewood smoked bacon, roasted mushrooms, creamy garlic spread and melted Muenster cheese (instead of Wendy’s usual American cheese on burgers), all served on a premium toasted bun. 

What is the new Mushroom Poutine?

The Mushroom Poutine is a savoury and hearty twist to Wendy’s poutine. Fries are topped with gravy, cheese curds and roasted mushrooms. 

Wendy's new Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger

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What does the Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger taste like?

The Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger tasted like a savoury gourmet burger you would find in a restaurant for dinner. As big fans of mushrooms (especially on burgers), we were excited to take a bite of this new menu item. The patty is juicy at first bite and full of flavour from the creamy garlic spread and roasted mushrooms together. The Muenster cheese was a nice touch, compared to the American cheese in other Wendy’s cheeseburgers. The flavour profile isn’t too overpowering. Although the bacon was slightly lost at first bite from the mushroom and garlic sauce, as we dove more into the burger we enjoyed the added crunch and flavour. So, if you’re craving a sit-down quality gourmet burger, this will satisfy your lunch or quick dinner cravings. 

Wendy's Mushroom Poutine

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What does the Mushroom Poutine taste like?

The Mushroom Poutine was a nice twist on the classic Wendy’s poutine. The cheese pull was probably our favourite part. Unlike some other fast food chains that serve poutine and have cheese curds, at Wendy’s, the cheese melted beautifully, and you could really get the pull from each fork grab. The mushrooms were soft, and we appreciated that they came in generous amounts. 

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Where can I order the new Wendy’s Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and Mushroom Poutine?

The limited-time Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger and Mushroom Poutine can be ordered at participating Wendy’s locations across Canada as well as online through the Wendy’s app starting November 18, 2024. Prices vary depending on location. 

What other limited edition items does Wendy’s have?

Aside from this limited edition burger and poutine, Wendy’s has a “secret menu” item of the Krabby Patty Kollab Burger and Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty that’s available until December.