A burger is only as good as its patty — that’s why ours are made with fresh, never frozen beef, cooked hot & juicy when you order.
If you wanna double down on the delish, order a Dave’s Double®, made with TWO fresh patties.
The Wendy's Baconator® starts with a ½ lb. of fresh, never-frozen beef and 6 strips of Applewood smoked bacon, plus American cheese, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted bun.
It’s the bacon cheeseburger built for real bacon lovers.
When Dave Thomas opened Wendy’s in 1969, he made a promise: fresh, never frozen beef, grilled when ordered. Over 50 years later, that promise still holds true.
Wholesome food, made with quality ingredients, by people who care — these values are the foundation Wendy’s stands on. Walk into any of our restaurants and you'll find never-frozen hamburger patties, fresh chopped lettuce, and, most importantly, a welcoming staff. It may not be how some places do it, but we're not just some place — we're Wendy's.
Fresh beef isn’t the easy way, but in our mind, it’s the only way. You deserve quality and that starts with a patty that’s made hot and juicy, right off the grill. It’s what makes every bite incredible and every meal unforgettable.
We partner with some of the best beef suppliers to serve you some of the best burgers —100% North American beef, cooked fresh, hot, and juicy. Yup, our team is as stacked as the patties on our buns. When you crave quality, we’ve got ya covered.
What's on a Baconator®?
What's on a Baconator®?
The Wendy’s Baconator® is a bacon cheeseburger stacked with ½ lb. of fresh never-frozen beef, 6 strips of Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, ketchup, and mayo — all on a NEW toasted potato bun. No lettuce. No tomato. No distractions.
Is the Wendy's Baconator® made with fresh beef?
Is the Wendy's Baconator® made with fresh beef?
Yes — the Wendy’s Baconator® is made with ½ lb. of fresh, never-frozen North American beef.
Wendy’s beef has always been our thing, and the Wendy’s Baconator doubles down with two fresh beef patties, 6 strips of Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted potato bun.
It's fresh, never frozen beef doing what it does best.
How much bacon is on a Baconator®?
How much bacon is on a Baconator®?
Six strips of Applewood smoked bacon come stacked on the Wendy’s Baconator® — because if you’re calling it a bacon cheeseburger, the bacon better show up.
What is the best bacon cheeseburger at Wendy's?
What is the best bacon cheeseburger at Wendy's?
The best bacon cheeseburger at Wendy’s depends on your bacon mood. Craving something classic and snackable? The JBC has you. Want to level up? The Jr. Baconator® is ready.
But if you’re looking for a full-on bacon explosion, go with the Wendy's Baconator®, featuring ½ lb. of fresh, never-frozen beef and 6 strips of Applewood smoked bacon, plus American cheese, ketchup and mayo — it's not just a burger, it's a bacon masterpiece.