That's according to former Nopa pastry chef Amy Brown, who dreamed up a sweeter version of the classic brunch food back in 2010. In a bad way.There's nothing worse than dry, eggy French toast. Just be prepared for your car to smell like a state fair. Yet my mom and daughter did prefer the eggier, slightly more muted Wendy’s sticks, so for their kindred spirits out there, know that this new breakfast item is worth a try. In terms of cost and overall sensory experience (smell + taste), BK already has its game on lock, and I don’t think Wendy’s provided something amazing enough to topple the King.

It’s great that Wendy’s is offering French toast sticks now, especially if I’m on the road with my kids and need an easy car breakfast they’ll enjoy. In my area, it cost $3.99 for six sticks, compared to $2.29 for five sticks at Burger King, a unit cost of 66 cents versus 46 cents per stick. For what it’s worth, Wendy’s sticks are already pretty dark in color-I’m not sure more time in the fryer would benefit them in that sense. I suspect this is a matter of how long they’re in the fryer and your experience may vary depending on who’s cooking your sticks. Texturally, I found both versions to be pretty soft, with a little crunch at the end. Burger King is on the left here, Wendy’s is on the right. Two bitten-into French toast sticks sit next to each other on a plate. I ate these with my mom, though, who is notorious for not liking sweet things, especially at breakfast, and she preferred the Wendy’s version, declaring the Homestyle sticks more “authentic.” My daughter, who is six and doesn’t like syrup, also preferred the flavor of the Wendy’s sticks. Personally, I prefer the sweeter, we’re-not-fooling-anyone Burger King version. Without syrup, you might even be able to trick yourself into thinking you’re eating something protein-filled for breakfast. The most surprising thing to me about Wendy’s Homestyle French Toast Sticks was that they do taste eggy. Though logic tells me there’s egg involved, it is not evident in the flavor profile at all. Dipped in syrup, Burger King’s is clearly a sweet treat. On their own, neither stick is arrestingly sweet, but I would say Burger King’s has more sweetness to it than Wendy’s. The Burger King French toast stick on the right is lighter and more even in color. Wendy’s French toast stick, left, had a darker appearance and looked like egg-soaked bread that had really been fried in a pan.

Inside my car, the effect was less pleasurable.Ī Wendy's French toast stick and a Burger King French toast stick sit next to each other on a plate. Mixed with the summer breeze and a jubilant atmosphere, the smell of fried foods at a state fair is lovely. I’m using “state fair oil” here as a criticism, which I clarify because I’d understand if you thought that was a compliment. They smelled like they had been fried in state fair oil. My six-year-old was with me, and as soon as the Wendy’s sticks entered the car she started remarking about their aroma-which, I’ll agree with her, was not great. Wendy’s Homestyle French Toast Sticks vs. Since Burger King already has already achieved virtual French toast stick perfection, it seems only right to compare Wendy’s new offering to its longstanding competitor in a side-by-side taste test. I was excited to hear that Wendy’s has introduced its own version of these sweet, fried sticks of wonder-its first major addition to the breakfast menu since rolling it out in early 2020. Wendy’s and Burger King’s French toast sticks each come with branded syrup.įrench toast sticks are not only my favorite frozen grocery item, they have also always been a reason to seek out Burger King at breakfast time. Wendy's and Burger King syrup containers sit next to a French toast stick from each restaurant.

Non eggy french toast