Why It's Quite The Mistake To Order At Wendy's During Off-Hours

It's almost midnight and you've got a hankering for a Baconator. What are you going to do? Obviously, you need to go to Wendy's, but is now the best time? A lot of people think that heading to their favorite fast food place during off hours is a smarter way to get what they want. Fewer crowds, less wait times, better service, right? According to some Wendy's insiders, you may want to reconsider that. Off hours at Wendy's are when you're most likely to get the least fresh food prepared by the least skilled employees.

According to users on Reddit who have worked at Wendy's in the past, your best bet for ordering is during peak hours. You want the lunch or dinner rush. That might sound counterintuitive, especially if you're looking for fast service without a lot of hassle, but there are other factors to consider. Wendy's knows these times are going to be the busiest, so it makes sure the best employees are working. These are employees who have been there for a while and who have the skills to ensure quality product, even at a fast pace.

In addition, because the turnover is so quick, the food you're ordering is going to be very fresh, as they have to keep making new items. If you show up in the middle of the night at a 24-hour Wendy's, that might not be the case. You could be getting food that has been sitting around for a few hours at that point.

When it comes to mistakes you could make at Wendy's, ordering off-peak hours is one that's often overlooked. In part, this is because it's not always going to be a hard and fast rule. We're not necessarily saying that the food you get is going to be poor quality during off hours, either, but it's more likely that it will not be as fresh as it could be. It's just a numbers game. Busier times require more staff and more turnover.

Burgers are usually fairly fresh, but they may be around 15 minutes old if you order off peak hours. After that, the unsold burgers are turned into chili. However, spicy nuggets, fries, and baked potatoes can sit for hours. If the restaurant is empty, you're probably not getting any freshly made potato products unless you specifically ask. Better to go during those busy hours when nothing can sit for too long. Incidentally, if you love a Frosty, that's another reason to go during the dinner rush. Leftover Frosty mix is saved overnight and used the next day. So if you want the best mix possible, hitting the peak hours means all the old product has probably been used up and you're getting a fresh Frosty.

If peak hours are out of the question, remember that Wendy's will make you fresh items during off hours if you ask. If the restaurant is slow, just request a fresh burger, fries, or a new baked potato. You still may want to reconsider the chili or a Frosty, though.