Ahoy! I am Dannica, and I’m a fan of two issues: SpongeBob and Wendy’s (their spicy nuggets are *chef’s kiss*). So once I came upon that Wendy’s was dropping a Krabby Patty Kollab meal to rejoice the twenty fifth anniversary of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, I felt prefer it was my civic obligation to drop every part, head over to my native Wendy’s, and see if the meal lived as much as the Bikini Backside hype myself.

The brand new collaboration dropped nationwide at Wendy’s shops on Oct. 8, 2024, and options medium fries, a Krabby Patty, and a Pineapple Below the Sea Frosty. The meal is $11.99, and you may order the burger with a single, double, or triple patty.

Sooo, earlier than we dive into it, I’ve to ask…are you prepared, youngsters?!

As I discussed, the second it hit lunchtime, I hauled myself to the Wendy’s drive-thru. Lo and behold, there was Mr. SquarePants himself promoting the Krabby Patty meal on show:

After getting by the drive-thru, I lastly had the products. I would ordered a single Krabby Patty meal with a small vanilla-based Pineapple Below the Sea Frosty. If you happen to’re extra of a chocolate lover, although, you may select a Chocolate Frosty as a substitute!

However PAUSE! Let’s take a second to understand this pineapple Frosty.

After getting dwelling, I used to be so excited to see what this Krabby Patty would deliver to the desk. Although I perceive that that is ~ Wendy’s take ~ on the enduring burger, I nonetheless anticipated the packaging and general presentation to essentially emulate true Krusty Krab vibes. However alas, think about my disappointment once I pulled every part from the bag and was met with a daily schmegular Wendy’s burger wrapper.

I do know it is most likely wild to nitpick at a fast-food place’s packaging, but when having requirements is a criminal offense, arrest me! As somebody who liked watching SpongeBob as a toddler (and revisited my Bikini Backside period someday in my school years), I really feel like some inventive alternatives have been missed. I want there had been a special burger wrapper acknowledging that this was a collab burger — a Krabby Patty, at that. There may’ve been some sort of flower cloud sample, as seen within the present, and even one thing so simple as bubbles. Even the fries carton may’ve been one thing that nodded to the kelp fries bought on the Krusty Krab.

Although the dearth of branding effort did dim my pleasure a bit, I used to be nonetheless tremendous interested in what the precise burger would appear like. For reference, here is the Krabby Patty within the present:

And here is what the Wendy’s Krabby Patty regarded like:

I am being so critical once I say this — the place is the sesame seed bun?!?!?!

Much like a Krusty Krab Krabby Patty, Wendy’s model consists of a quarter-pound beef patty, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, two slices of American cheese, and pickles. What differs, nevertheless, is that Wendy’s Krabby Patty features a “high secret” Krusty Kollab sauce.

Here is a better take a look at the sauce by way of my pointer finger:

And here is my first chew:

OK, hear me out — it is a good burger! This does not shock me as a result of I believe Wendy’s burgers are tasty on the whole, however the one factor that I used to be a bit not sure of at first was the sauce. Do not get me unsuitable, it did not style dangerous in any respect! I believe I went in considering it was going to be some wild, distinctive sauce however was as a substitute greatly surprised by how acquainted it was.

As for the burger as an entire, when you take away the Krusty sauce, you principally have a Dave’s Single. And actually? I am not complaining. The lettuce was crisp, the tomatoes have been juicy, the onions had a pleasant crunch, the cheese was melty perfection, the pickles have been pickling, the patty was JUICY, and the bun was toasted and buttery. What extra may I actually ask for (other than extra Krabby sauce)?

Now, though the Krabby Patty is meant to be the star of the entire meal, I admit that I used to be most excited to strive the Pineapple Below the Sea Frosty! Taking the enduring Wendy’s dessert, this chocolate or vanilla Frosty comes swirled with a Pineapple Mango-flavored puree. Although this Frosty comes with the meal, it’s also possible to order it by itself for $3.69 (costs might fluctuate by location).

All I can say is WOWWW. Regardless of the puree vanishing from plain sight, the pineapple and mango flavors caught round and did the dang factor. To begin with, a pineapple and mango combo is at all times going to hit, and it particularly did paired with the Vanilla Frosty. I used to be a little bit apprehensive that the pineapple would give a really tart and punchy taste, however as a substitute, it was candy — however not in an overbearing or artificial-tasting manner. Granted, it won’t be overbearing as a result of the puree itself had a extra syrupy texture, so there wasn’t a lot to choose up on anyway. I needed to give the Frosty combine between bites, however I believed the flavour was tropical, mild, and delish.

Total, I loved the Krabby Patty meal! It is a enjoyable and engaging collaboration, but it surely did lack in creativity. Contemplating this meal was launched in celebration of SpongeBob SquarePants — and it is the primary time there’s ever been a “actual life” Krabby Patty — there may have been a lot extra. Largely, I want there was extra of an effort to push the theme and embody components of the Krusty Krab or something about Bikini Backside within the meal’s presentation.

To nobody’s shock, my favourite half about this meal was the Frosty, and I definitely assume the meal is price making an attempt at the very least as soon as — particularly when you’re a longtime SpongeBob fan and need the expertise of ordering a Krabby Patty in actual life! However do not wait too lengthy, as this collaboration is just for a restricted time!