Wendy's answer to the
McGriddle (at least an answer they're testing), the
Maple Baked Frescuit features a biscuit with maple syrup baked in rather than a pancake. The rest is the same with the standard choice of bacon or sausage with egg and cheese.
I picked one up for
$2.69.
I'm not sure what Wendy's is trying to do with their "frescuit" but the result is a non-crusty, soft biscuit with the maple-baked version dotted with pockets of maple syrup. I like my biscuit to have a little bit of crustiness but the Frescuit is less crumbly. The flavor is good and similar to the McGriddle but obviously more biscuit-like.
You can see from the picture that Wendy's bacon looks more like what you'd produce at home in a pan and not the typical razor-thin fast food fare. Because it's thicker and more substantial than other places, you also get more smoky bacon flavor and crispness.
Egg and cheese are standard but the end result is a step up with the bacon and biscuit. If you like a bit of sweet with your savory in your breakfast sandwich, Wendy's Maple Baked Frescuit is worth a try if it ever makes it out of testing.
