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Chili's Grill & Bar · Honey Chipotle fried mozzarella
A fried mozzarella flavor variant made with honey chipotle sauce, part of the Triple Dipper lineup.
Every honey butter menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put honey butter on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 6 honey butter menu launches across 6 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Chili's Grill & Bar, Applebee's, McDonald's, Popeyes.
- Launches
- 6
- Chains
- 6
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-08
- 226-09
- 326-10
Who launched honey butter first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chick-fil-A | Chicken and Waffles Sandwich | August 25, 2026 |
| 2 | P.F. Chang's | Honey Sesame Crème Brulee | September 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Popeyes | Honey Chicken Biscuit | September 28, 2026 |
| 4 | McDonald's | Honey Brown Butter BEC Biscuit | October 6, 2026 |
| 5 | Applebee's | Hallowings Bucket | October 13, 2026 |
| 6 | Chili's Grill & Bar | Honey Chipotle fried mozzarella | October 19, 2026 |
All launches
Seasonal2 days left$12.99
Applebee's · Hallowings Bucket
A Halloween deal offering 20 boneless wings in a choice of flavor including Classic Buffalo, Extra Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, or Hot Honey Glaze, served with bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing.
DiscontinuedDiscontinued
McDonald's · Honey Brown Butter BEC Biscuit
A biscuit sandwich with a folded plain omelet, American cheese, bacon, and a brown butter honey sauce drizzle.
New permanentPermanent$5.00
Popeyes · Honey Chicken Biscuit
A sandwich featuring Popeyes' fried chicken filet on a buttermilk biscuit, served with two sachets of sweet honey sauce.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
P.F. Chang's · Honey Sesame Crème Brulee
A crème brulee flambeed tableside, flavored with honey and sesame, planned as part of P.F. Chang's upcoming holiday menu in November.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$6.69
Chick-fil-A · Chicken and Waffles Sandwich
A crispy-fried chicken filet with three pieces of applewood-smoked bacon and honey butter spread, sandwiched between two warm, maple-flavored waffles, served with a side of syrup. Available in breakfast and entree sizes, with grilled or spicy filet options.