Bigby’s Secret Menu is a question a lot of diners ask, so here is the straight answer first: Bigby’s Cafe and Restaurant has no official secret menu program. The official menu at bigbyscafe.com lists Taste Teasers, Salads, Sandwiches, Pasta, Steaks, Platters, Mom’s Corner, Homestyle Grill, Kids Corner, Dessert and Beverages, and nowhere on it does the chain advertise hidden dishes or a secret ordering code. What this guide covers instead is honest: the custom orders you can actually ask for, the combinations regulars build from the real menu, and how to ask without getting a confused look from your server.

Does Bigby’s have a secret menu?

No. Unlike some fast food chains that quietly keep off menu builds alive through staff lore, Bigby’s has never published a secret menu, and no credible branch listing or review describes one either. Search results for a Bigby’s secret menu turn up the regular menu, branch pages and social posts about normal dishes, not a hidden list. If a blog ever claims a secret Bigby’s dish with a fixed price, treat it with doubt, because that price can’t be checked against any official source. The full regular menu, with prices and ranges where listings disagree, is on the Bigby’s Menu hub.

That doesn’t mean your order has to be boring. Casual dining kitchens are used to small changes, and Bigby’s menu is built from mixable parts: grilled proteins, pasta bases, sidings, sauces and cakes. The trick is asking for changes the kitchen can actually do, and accepting it when the answer is no.

What custom orders can you ask for?

These are requests, not menu items, and every one depends on your branch and how busy the kitchen is. Ask politely, ask early, and ask the price first, since a custom build can cost more than the base dish.

Signature combinations

Build your own combo from dishes that already exist. A starter plus a main works well at Bigby’s because portions are generous: CDO Sinuglaw to share, then Rack-a-Bye-Baby as the main, then a slice of Midnight Dream Cake. For a lighter meal, pair a salad with a pasta plate, or split a family platter between two people and add a cake slice each. None of these are secret items, but together they feel like a set meal the menu never printed.

Asking the kitchen

Reasonable asks include swapping one siding for another, asking for sauce on the side, asking for extra sauce with a grill plate, or asking whether a pasta can be made with a different protein. Less reasonable asks include inventing a whole new dish, asking for ingredients the branch doesn’t stock, or expecting a discount for a custom build. If the server says the kitchen can’t do it, that’s a real answer, not a secret code you failed to crack.

• Swap sidings: trade rice for mashed potatoes or fries where the branch allows it.
• Sauce on the side: keeps grilled plates and starters flexible for sharing.
• Split a platter: family platters split well, and the branch can usually plate them separately.
• Cake first: ask what whole cakes and slices are at the cake counter before you order mains, since whole cake availability changes.

What limited items should you watch for?

Bigby’s doesn’t run a secret menu, but like most casual dining chains it does run branch specials, seasonal cakes and limited plates from time to time, and those are the closest thing to hidden items. The catch is that they are temporary and branch specific, so a special at a Cebu branch may never reach a Davao branch. Watch the branch Facebook page, ask your server what’s new, and check the cake counter, since cakes are where Bigby’s experiments most visibly. Don’t pay a premium for a “limited” item someone posted online months ago without checking it’s still served.

How do you order like a regular?

Regulars at Bigby’s don’t use codes. They order the signatures, they know the portions, and they plan dessert early. Order a starter to share, pick one grill plate or pasta as your main, and save room for cake, because the Midnight Dream Cake slice is the part people remember. If you’re with a group, a platter beats four separate mains on both price and table space. And if you want something custom, say exactly what you want in plain words, then confirm the price, so there are no surprises when the bill comes.

Frequently asked questions about Bigby’s secret menu

Is there a Bigby’s secret menu?

No, Bigby’s has no official secret menu program, and its official menu lists only the regular categories, from Taste Teasers to Desserts.

Can you customize your order at Bigby’s?

Yes, within reason: siding swaps, sauce on the side and split platters are common asks, but they depend on the branch, and you should confirm any extra charge first.

What is the best custom combo at Bigby’s?

CDO Sinuglaw to share, Rack-a-Bye-Baby as the main, and a Midnight Dream Cake slice to finish, built entirely from regular menu items.

Do Bigby’s branches have limited items?

Sometimes, through branch specials and seasonal cakes, but these are temporary and branch specific, so check with your branch before you go.

Disclaimer: Bigby’s has no official secret menu. Custom orders in this guide are requests, not menu items, and availability and pricing depend on your branch. Confirm before ordering.