Popeyes Revives ‘Irresistible' Fan-Favorite Menu Item
What's old is new again at Popeyes, thanks to the return of a popular menu item. The fried chicken restaurant is bringing back its cheesy bites for a limited time, adding an "irresistible" twist to its existing menu.
The cheesy bites, which fans may remember from the limited-time Freddy Fazbear Crunch Menu from November 2025, are lightly breaded cheese curds that are simultaneously crunchy and melty. Just like in the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 menu, the cheesy bites will be available for $3.99, and will make "an irresistible add-on" for customers, a representative for Popeyes told Parade.
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"Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria is an iconic part of the film, so we had a blast reimagining that fun, over-the-top energy through our menu. It's our way of giving fans a delicious taste of the movie's universe, where that iconic Popeyes flavor meets a little bit of nostalgic pizzeria mystery," Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary at Popeyes, said last fall.
The return of the cheesy bites is not the only addition coming to the Popeyes menu, as starting today, the $5 Faves menu is getting an upgrade by way of an 8-piece butterfly shrimp menu item. Customers will be able to enjoy the new item for just $5, and will have the choice of four bold flavors: buffalo, garlic parm, lemon pepper, or ghost pepper.
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"We know our guests are looking for great food at a great price, and our returning $5 Faves Menu delivers exactly that. Whether it's a Popeyes favorite they already love or something new like our Butterfly Shrimp, every item is designed to bring bold Louisiana flavor, more choice, and unbeatable value, all for just $5," a representative for Popeyes told Parade in a statement.
In addition to the butterfly shrimp, Popeyes fans can also enjoy other favorites on the chain's value menu, including 3-piece chicken tenders or 3-piece signature chicken, as well as the iconic Popeyes chicken sandwich.
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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM.