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I tried the new SpongeBob menu at Wendy's – here's how I really feel about it

I'm going to make a bold claim: SpongeBob SquarePants is the standout childhood cartoon. Everyone's favorite talking sponge has been a staple of pop culture in 14 television seasons, three films, many video games and even a Broadway musical. There's so much to love about the series, including the world-famous Krabby Patty.

The only flavor we were able to get from the burger was in the form of novelty gummy candies…until now. In honor of the show's 25th anniversary, Wendy's is partnering with Paramount to launch a limited-edition Krabby Patty Kolab menu. This special offer includes two special items inspired by the ocean's most famous fry chef.

The Krabby Patty Kollab Burger is similar to the chain's classic Dave's Single, but with an important twist. Instead of ketchup and mayo, the bun is slathered with a Krabby Patty Kollab sauce. And if you want to channel your inner plankton and find out what's in it, it's a good try – it's a secret recipe.

Krabby Patty Collab BurgerPinterest

Gabby Romero

But as a self-proclaimed burger connoisseur, I can say it's not far off from other secret fast food sauces. It's less sweet than those from In-N-Out or Shake Shack. In contrast, the Krabby Patty Kollab sauce is more peppery and savory – a flavor profile I honestly prefer in a burger.

The Krabby Patty Kollab menu also features a new Frosty flavor. The Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty starts with a vanilla base swirled with pineapple and mango flavored puree.

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Gabby Romero

The pineapple may be the more SpongeBob-appropriate fruit in this mix, but mango is by far the dominant flavor. The creamy-fruity flavor combination tastes a bit like an Orange Creamsicle on a tropical vacation. I wouldn't want to dip roast in it like I would with a classic vanilla or chocolate frosty. But it's still a nice summery sip to get me through the cool fall weather.

The Wendy's Krabby Patty Kollab menu is available starting today in the U.S., Canada and Guam. But you can only enjoy it for a limited time; So if you love SpongeBob as much as I do, run (not walk) to the nearest Wendy's.

Headshot by Gabby Romero

Expertise: TikTok trends, drinks, pop culture

Education: BA in Journalism and BS in Communications from NYU, degree in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education

About me: As Associate Editor at Delish, Gabby works on everything from features to recipes to content across our social media channels. Before joining the team, she wrote for StarChef's Rising Stars Magazine, Mashed and Food52. When she's not developing cocktail recipes, she creates cocktail-inspired dishes like and . Her posts cover online trends like the , evaluate everything from to, and answer some of your most pressing food safety questions. You can also find her posting content on Delish's TikTok, including about cooking like influencer Nara Smith, which has garnered over 3 million total views. She loves eating spicy food, collecting cookbooks, and adding a mound of parmesan cheese to every dish she can.

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