
With the holidays around the corner, we’ve seen plenty of exciting fast-food drops from major chains across Canada. Whether it’s tasty handhelds, frozen treats, or holiday-themed drinks, it can be difficult to keep track of all the new menu additions.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the newly released fast-food drops available in Canada. Keep on reading to see what’s new at a fast-food chain near you.
Wendy’s — Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger

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On November 18, Wendy’s launched a new gourmet burger called the Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger. The umami creation features a beef patty topped with three strips of Applewood smoked bacon, roasted mushrooms, creamy garlic spread, and melted Muenster cheese, all served up on a toasted bun.
This new burger comes hot off the heels of Wendy’s viral Krabby Patty Kollab Burger.
A&W — Mushroom Mozzarella
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Here’s another burger for you mushroom lovers out there. A&W recently brought back its lineup of Mushroom Mozzarella burgers, which are available as a Buddy Burger, Mama Burger, or Uncle Burger. These will only be here for a limited time, so be sure to act fast if you want one.
Burger King — Tex-Mex Whopper and Poutine
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Those looking to spice things up can try the new Tex-Mex Whopper and Poutine. Available for a limited time, both are served with nacho cheese and crunchy tortilla strips.
Dairy Queen — Caramel Java Chip Blizzard Treat
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Coffee and chocolate have always been a winning combo, and adding caramel and ice cream to the mix can’t hurt. So, if that sounds good to you, you should try Dairy Queen’s new Caramel Java Chip Blizzard Treat featuring coffee, choco espresso crunch pieces, and caramel, all blended with DQ soft serve.
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Tim Hortons — Bailey’s-flavoured drinks and treats
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Back by popular demand, Tim Hortons is once again serving its line of nonalcoholic Baileys-flavoured treats, including its Baileys Cream Coffee, Baileys Latte, Baileys Iced Capp, Baileys Boston Cream Dream Donut, and the new Baileys Dream Hot Chocolate.
You can also order other tasty drinks, such as the Candy Cane Hot Chocolate or Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate.
McDonald’s — Bestie Bundle, Cajun Ranch McCrispy, and McPops
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McDonald’s has been busy with new menu additions and some fun merch as well.
For starters, it recently launched the Bestie Bundle, which includes two Junior Chicken sandwiches, two small fries, two small fountain drinks, and two friendship bracelets with sayings like “Live Laugh Big Mac” and “Share fries l8r?”
Additionally, McDonald’s added a line of Cajun Ranch sandwiches and wraps, as well as new McPops.
Starbucks — Holiday drinks
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In addition to returning holiday favourites like its Chestnut Praline latte, Caramel Brulee latte, and Peppermint Mocha, Starbucks launched its first-ever holiday refresher.
Called the Cran-merry Orange Refresher, it combines the festive flavours of tart cranberry, sweet orange, and warm spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg with green coffee extract. The beverage is shaken with ice, sliced cranberries, and your choice of water, lemonade, or coconut milk.