Zippy’s Secret Menu Guide 2026
Zippy’s doesn’t publish an official secret menu, but Hawaii regulars have a whole off-menu playbook: chili ordered three ways (Original, No Bean, Vegetarian), chili poured over fries or spaghetti, build-your-own mixed plates, and monthly grindz specials. Every hack below is built from regular menu items, so any cashier can make it.
Here’s the thing about Zippy’s. Unlike the big mainland chains, nobody at the company has ever printed a “secret menu” board or a hidden app page. And honestly, they don’t need one. The regular menu at this Hawaii-born chain is already so customizable that the “secret menu” is really just knowing what to ask for. I looked into this, dug through the regular menu, and quizzed a few regulars, and the orders below are the ones that keep coming up.
If you haven’t seen the full lineup yet, start with the full Zippy’s menu with prices. It has every plate, the famous chili lineup, breakfast, and the party-size platters this guide hacks off of.
Does Zippy’s Have a Secret Menu?
No, not officially. Zippy’s has never published a secret menu, and there is no hidden board to peek at. What it does have is a wildly customizable menu, rotating monthly specials that feel like secret items, and a few regular-only orders the staff makes so often they barely blink. This guide covers all three.
Quick background: Zippy’s was founded in 1966 on South King Street in Honolulu, and it now runs 25+ locations across O’ahu, Maui, Hawai’i Island, and Las Vegas. It is famous for round-the-clock service, and breakfast runs through 10:30 AM daily. The house specialties are the Original Recipe Chili (over 110 tons sold a month) and the Zip Pac mixed plate at $16.20.
What Are the Best Zippy’s Secret Menu Items?
The best Zippy’s secret menu items are the chili ordered three ways, chili poured over fries or spaghetti, build-your-own mixed plates, and the rotating monthly grindz specials. Here are the off-menu orders locals actually swear by, with the exact words to use at the counter.
1. Chili Three Ways
Most visitors don’t know the famous chili comes in three versions: Original Recipe, No Bean, and Vegetarian. You can swap any of them into almost any chili order on the menu.
How to order: “Can I get the chili with rice, no bean please?” or “Chili bowl, vegetarian.”
Price: Chili with Rice starts at $9.95, the Chili Bowl (no rice) at $10.70.
2. Chili Over Everything
This is the classic Zippy’s menu hack: ask for the famous chili poured over things it was never officially paired with. The Chili & Cheese Fries ($8.95) are on the menu, but regulars also get chili over the spaghetti (“can I get chili on the spaghetti instead of meat sauce?”) and even chili over a plain rice side.
How to order: “Can I get the chili over the fries?” or “Chili on the spaghetti, please.”
3. The Chili Moco
The Chili Moco ($22.10) is the loco moco kicked up with a ladle of original chili over the patty, rice, and eggs. It sits on the regular menu now, but most tourists never notice it, so it feels like a secret menu item. If you love the loco moco, this is the upgrade order.
4. Build-Your-Own Mixed Plates
The two official mixed plates are basically the secret menu in practice. The Chili & Chicken Mixed Plate ($15.45) puts fried chicken and chili on one plate, and the Korean Fried Chicken and Chili Mixed Plate ($21.20) swaps in the Korean-glazed chicken. Two proteins, one plate, zero regrets.
5. Monthly Grindz Specials
Zippy’s runs monthly “grindz” specials and limited-time deals all year. Recent ones included a $5.99 chili with rice day that sold out fast, a $10.99 Spaghetti and Chicken Mixed Plate, the Firecracker Karaage Chicken, and the Char Siu Pork Plate. In January there was even a Wrecking Crew Pac, a movie collab with fried chicken, Portuguese sausage, hoki, and chili on one plate. New specials drop each month, and the app is where they appear first.
6. The Keiki Saimin Hack
Keiki means child in Hawaiian, and the Keiki Saimin ($7.00) is the same beloved noodle soup in a smaller bowl. It is a legit budget lunch for adults too, and it is actually cheaper than the regular saimin ($7.40).
7. Jin Dui by the Dozen
A single jin dui runs about $3, but a dozen is around $11, less than half the per-piece price. If you are feeding a group (or just love sesame balls), ordering the dozen is one of the best value moves on the menu.
8. Zip Meal Chili for Meal Prep
The Zip Meal Chili ($22.55) is a family-size tub of original chili, and the Barrel Chili ($70.00) feeds a party. Locals freeze the Zip Meal portions. One $22.55 tub stretches into two or three dinners at home, which makes it one of the cheapest per-meal buys on the whole menu.
How Do You Order Zippy’s Secret Menu Items?
Exactly like anything else: at the counter, the drive-thru, or on the Zippy’s app at order.zippys.com. There are no codes or passwords. Just ask plainly, like the scripts above. A few availability caveats:
- Monthly specials rotate. The grindz deals change every month and the collab items are limited time. Check the app before you go.
- Prices vary by location. Hawaii and Las Vegas pricing isn’t identical. The prices in this guide come from the Honolulu-area menu; Las Vegas runs a little different.
- Collab items sell out. The $5.99 chili with rice day and movie collabs have sold out fast in the past. Go early.
- Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM daily. The app lets you pre-order breakfast for the next day, which is its own little hack for the morning rush.
Are Zippy’s Secret Menu Prices Higher Than the Regular Menu?
Usually not by much. Most Zippy’s secret menu orders cost exactly the same as the base items they are built from, since they use regular ingredients in new combinations. The exceptions are the limited-time collab plates, which land in the $20+ range. Here is the price rundown for the orders in this guide:
| Secret Menu Order | How to Order | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chili with Rice (No Bean or Vegetarian) | “Chili with rice, no bean please” | $9.95 |
| Chili & Cheese Fries | Order as listed | $8.95 |
| Chili & Chicken Mixed Plate | Order as listed | $15.45 |
| Korean Fried Chicken & Chili Mixed Plate | Order as listed | $21.20 |
| Chili Moco | Order as listed | $22.10 |
| Keiki Saimin (budget hack) | Order from the keiki menu | $7.00 |
| Dozen Jin Dui | Order a dozen | ~$11.05 |
| Zip Meal Chili (meal-prep hack) | Order as listed | $22.55 |
| Monthly Grindz Special | Check the Zippy’s app | varies |
Zippy’s Secret Menu FAQs
Does Zippy’s have a secret menu?
No, Zippy’s has never published an official secret menu. But the menu is so customizable that regulars have a well-known set of off-menu orders: chili three ways, chili over fries or spaghetti, build-your-own mixed plates, and the monthly grindz specials that feel like secret items.
How do I order Zippy’s vegetarian chili?
Just ask. The famous chili comes in Original Recipe, No Bean, and Vegetarian versions, and you can swap any of them into most chili orders. Say “chili bowl, vegetarian” at the counter. Prices start at $9.95 for chili with rice.
What are Zippy’s monthly specials and when do they change?
Zippy’s drops new monthly “grindz” specials with limited items and bundle prices. Recent ones included the Firecracker Karaage Chicken, Char Siu Pork Plate, and a $5.99 chili with rice day. They change every month and are announced first in the Zippy’s app.
Are Zippy’s secret menu prices more expensive?
Not usually. Most secret-menu-style orders cost the same as the base items since they use regular ingredients. The limited-time collab plates are the exception and typically run $20 or more. The cheapest hacks are the Keiki Saimin ($7.00) and the $5.99 chili with rice special days.
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Prices last verified: October 16, 2026. Source of truth: the brand’s official site at zippys.com and the Zippy’s app. Prices vary by location.
