According to news from one of our favorite food sites – chewboom – Arby’s have quietly nixed their potato cakes from the options of side dishes on their menu. As Chewboom note, if you’re a huge fan of the dish you still might be able to find some – call your local Arby’s ASAP to see what their stock looks like – before it disappears finally.
Chewboom also confirmed Arby’s response:
“Although our Potato Cakes have been discontinued (for now), who’s to say they’re gone forever?”
With many brands looking to create time limited specials and fan-favorite returns (ala McDonald’s and their McRib) I wouldn’t be surprised to see more brands retire less stellar parts of their menu – with an eye to brief returns in the future.
Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you! I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic Salt Lake City, and a former freelance restaurant critic. I’ve worked extensively with local, regional and national food and drink organizations. I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have been writing about food and drink for more than fifteen years. I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand. I don’t mind admitting to a certain secret obsession with fast food as well – and that’s where Menu And Price comes in…