McDonald’s Grinch Meal vs. Burger King’s SpongeBob Menu: Which Limited-Edition Fast-Food Collab Wins the Holiday Showdown?

ديسمبر 6, 2025 · By sheploocloud@gmail.com · In Entertainment

As the holiday season hits full swing, two fast-food giants have launched head-to-head pop-culture collaborations—each hoping to capture nostalgic fans and hungry customers alike. McDonald’s rolled out its new Grinch Meal, while Burger King fired back with a full SpongeBob SquarePants menu, complete with themed boxes, colorful buns, and pineapple drinks.

Both drops went viral instantly, but after trying every themed item, one chain clearly outperformed the other.


McDonald’s Grinch Meal: Clever Packaging, Safe Food Choices

McDonald’s leaned into holiday nostalgia with “The Grinch Meal,” essentially an adult Happy Meal featuring a Big Mac or 10-piece McNuggets, fries, and a drink. The standout addition is the Grinch Salt—a tangy dill-pickle seasoning guests shake onto their fries.

⭐ Highlights

  • Fries + dill-pickle “Grinch Salt” bag
  • Four collectible Grinch-themed sock designs
  • Grinch-branded Happy Meal-style box

⭐ Taste Review

The pickle seasoning is surprisingly delicious—salty, sharp, and addictive. Pickle lovers will be thrilled, and even casual fans will enjoy the punch of flavor.

⭐ The Downside

No special burger, no green buns, no themed shakes. For a Grinch collaboration, the menu feels minimal.


Burger King’s SpongeBob Menu: Creative, Colorful, and Actually Fun

If McDonald’s played it safe, Burger King took the opposite approach—going all-in with a multi-item SpongeBob SquarePants menu packed with creative visuals and new flavors.

⭐ Menu Items Reviewed

  • SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper – A Whopper with a yellow square bun
  • Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots – Potato bites filled with cheese and bacon
  • Patrick’s Star-Berry Shortcake Pie – Strawberry-vanilla cream dessert
  • Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float – Tropical frozen drink
  • King Jr. Meal with SpongeBob toy + pineapple house box

⭐ Taste Review

  • Krabby Whopper: Fun to look at, but tastes like a normal Whopper.
  • Cheesy Bacon Tots: The biggest disappointment—artificial flavor, dry texture.
  • Patrick Pie: Shockingly delicious; one of the best fast-food desserts of 2025.
  • Pineapple Float: A refreshing, Slurpee-style hit and the best item overall.

⭐ Collectibles

SpongeBob figurines and pineapple-shaped boxes give BK the edge in creativity.


Verdict: SpongeBob Wins the Battle

While McDonald’s nailed nostalgia and delivered solid fries, Burger King simply delivered more:

✔️ More creativity
✔️ More themed items
✔️ Better dessert and drink options
✔️ Better packaging and toys

If you can only try one of these limited-edition menus before they disappear—Burger King’s SpongeBob lineup is the must-try experience.