It wasn't an April Fools' prank! There really is a limited-time pickle menu now available at Popeyes.
I Tried the Popeyes Pickle Menu—Here’s My Honest Review
Published on Apr. 09, 2025
April Fool’s Day has (thankfully) come and gone, but Popeyes’ all-pickle menu wasn’t a prank…it’s the real deal and available right now. That’s right, Popeyes pulled a double-cross! By dropping the news on April 1, the chain tricked everyone into getting excited, only to plummet us into disappointment after realizing the date and then launch us back into an impatient wait for such a miraculous menu offering.
Truly, this has been an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved, especially people who love pickles just as much as they love Popeyes. I count myself as one of those, so I grabbed everything on this limited-time menu. Here’s what I thought.
Pickle Glaze Sandwich
Popeyes holds the crown for best chicken sandwich, and the chain somehow found a way to make the classic even better. Instead of just loading the darn thing with a handful of pickle chips and calling it a day, the creators of this pickle sammie employed a “zesty pickle-flavored glaze.” At first, I was pretty disappointed there weren’t more actual pickles on this sandwich, because I enjoy the textural contrast they provide as much as their flavor. One solitary pickle slice is not enough for a pickle-celebrating sandwich!
But, after I got about halfway through the Popeyes pickle glaze sandwich, I didn’t care as much about the shocking lack of legitimate pickles. The pickle-flavored glaze is, in fact, quite zesty and very, very good! Flecked with dill, it has a light, vinegary tang that pairs beautifully with the buttery brioche bun. You can get boneless wings tossed in this glaze, too, if you’re in the mood for nothing but chicken.
Fried Pickles
There are many styles of fried pickles, and all of them are valid. Popeyes’s version uses pickle chips, coating them in a thick, dense flour batter that cooks up extra crisp. Personally, I like a thinner batter and a thicker-cut pickle, but that didn’t stop me from inhaling these. There is literally no such thing as a bad fried pickle.
Pickle Lemonade
Popeyes Pickle Lemonade tastes incredibly similar to lemon-lime Gatorade, which is my least favorite flavor of Gatorade. (Orange forever!) It’s not bad, though! I’d suggest sharing one with a friend so you can both say you at least tried it, and grab another drink to go with your meal. If you like it enough, you can always get another one for the road.
How long is the Pickle Menu at Popeyes?
The Popeyes Pickle Menu is available now at participating restaurants nationwide, but will only be around til May 5.
