New year, new fast-food items available across Canada — here's 6 to check out

Jan 14 2026, 5:00 pm

It’s a new year, which means plenty of fast-food chains across Canada are taking the opportunity to freshen up their menu with new additions.

Whether you’re looking for some perfectly melty and cheesy sandwiches or are still living for the Dubai chocolate hype, there’s plenty of new and exciting offerings to check out.

Keep on reading to see which new fast-food items have launched in Canada recently.

Double Cheesy Melt — McDonald’s

Winter is the time to eat as much cheese and carbs as possible, and McDonald’s new Double Cheesy Melt fits that description perfectly. Expect two patties with layers of creamy cheese sauce, two slices of cheesy, crispy and grilled onions, and pickles, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun.

“It’s designed to warm up your taste buds all season long,” wrote McDonald’s.

This burger is only here for a limited time, so if you’re itching to try it, we’d recommend you head over sooner rather than later.

$4 Value Deals — A&W

 

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While technically not a new fast-food drop, A&W has rolled out its value menu for bites under $4

Featured items include the Buddy Cheeseburger, Chicken Buddy Burger, Spicy Piri-Piri Buddy Burger, Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap, and Bacon Chicken Wrap.

“Canadians love and trust A&W for our great-tasting food made with quality ingredients,
and our Value Deals menu is no exception,” said Susan Senecal, CEO & President of A&W
Canada. “From delicious grass-fed beef Buddy burgers to vegetarian options like our
popular Spicy Piri-Piri Potato Buddy Burger, there are choices for any guests looking for
everyday value.”

Bacon Portabella Mushroom Melt — Wendy’s

“Ur daily comments have been answered,” wrote Wendy’s on Instagram, announcing the return of its popular Bacon Portabella Mushroom Melt.

The burger features applewood smoked bacon, portabella mushroom, and plenty of melty cheese stacked on top of a beef patty and topped with a bun.

Dubai Chocolate Matcha — Starbucks

 

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Dubia chocolate has officially come to Starbucks, and it’s in the form of a matcha.

The drink combines unsweetened matcha, pistachio sauce, milk, and ice, topped with a chocolate cream cold foam and a salted brown-buttery topping (you’re also able to enjoy it with a mocha for those die-hard coffee fans).

These join the menu, alongside Stabuck’s new line of protein beverages.

Chocolate Pistachio Beverages — Tim Hortons

 

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If Tim Hortons is more your style when it comes to coffee, it also offers a selection of chocolate and pistachio drinks, including a latte, cappuccino, protein iced latte, cold brew, and iced capp.

“The flavour duo everyone’s talking about, in 5 new ways to enjoy,” wrote Tim Hortons.

Cheesy Dipping Burritos — Taco Bell

 

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In addition to its $2 Taco Tuesday deal, Taco Bell has added the Cheesy Dipping Burritos to its menu across Canada.

This duo of burritos is served with your protein of choice, plenty of melty cheese (including a layer of grilled cheese on the outside), and Avocada Ranch sauce. They’re then served with a choice of Creamy Garlic Sauce, Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Nacho Cheese sauce for dipping.

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