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June 2026 · 3 min read

The Flying Dutchman: The Ultimate Low-Carb Order Hidden in Plain Sight

What is the Flying Dutchman?

The Flying Dutchman is two beef patties with two slices of American cheese melted between them. No bun. No lettuce, no tomato, no onion, no spread. It is the most stripped-down item on the hidden menu and one of the most misunderstood.

Why people order it

The Flying Dutchman is the go-to order for anyone eating low-carb or keto. Without a bun, you eliminate nearly all the carbohydrates in a standard burger order. The patties are 100% beef with no fillers, and the cheese is standard American. It's as clean as a fast food order gets for someone avoiding bread.

How it differs from Protein Style

Protein Style is a regular burger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun. The Flying Dutchman removes the bun entirely — no lettuce wrap, no substitute. You get the meat and cheese, handed to you in paper or a tray. Toppings are optional; the default is nothing extra.

Variations worth knowing

The Tomato-Wrapped Flying Dutchman replaces the bun with two thick tomato slices, one on top and one on bottom. The Onion-Wrapped version does the same with whole grilled onions. These add back some vegetable content while keeping the bun out of the picture. Both are available if you ask.

How to order it

Say 'Flying Dutchman' by name — most locations know it. If you want to add toppings, name them after. If you want the tomato or onion wrap variation, describe it clearly: 'Flying Dutchman with tomato slices as the bun' or 'wrapped in whole grilled onion.'

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