Burger King Is Bringing Back Nostalgic Menu Item as Fans Rejoice: 'Finally'
Burger King is officially bringing back a nostalgic menu item for a limited time-Crown Nuggets-and fans are declaring "finally."
On Wednesday, May 13, food blogger Markie_devo teased the return on Instagram, alongside a few other new menu items.
The crown-shaped chicken nuggets will return to Burger King menus nationwide, reportedly on June 2. Additionally, a Firecracker Cookie Pie, a Loaded Jalapeno Whopper, and an Orange Dreamsicle Freezee King will be released.
Although fans were excited about the June 2026 menu for a variety of reasons, folks were particularly elated about the Crown Nuggets. One Instagram user exclaimed, "FINALLY!! THE CROWN NUGGETS."
A second follower wrote, "I legit just said I miss their crown nuggets omg YESSS @burgerking is DOMINATING lately 🔥."
Someone else commented, "CROWN NUGGETS? 😭😭😭," as another wondered, "IS IT GONNA BE THE SAME CROWN NUGGS FROM THE EARLY 2000's?!?!?
A different Instagram user confessed, "You have no idea how much I'm holding back on screaming in excitement. The crown nuggets are my childhood."
Meanwhile, yet another fan echoed, "Hoping the crown nuggets taste as good as I remember them."
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Over on Facebook, where Markie_devo also shared the news, one follower replied, "CROWN NUGGETS ARE BACK?!?! Let's goooo."
A second shared, "I really hope the crown nuggets taste like they did back in the day."
Someone else declared, in disbelief, "OMG THEY F--KING LISTENED THE CROWN NUGGETS ✊😭."
A different Facebook user pointed out, "I only want crown nuggets if they go back to the recipe they had when I was a kid lol."
Yet another person pointed out, "If you know you know, that the original crown nuggets were some of the best nuggies there were. Just like the chicken selects from McDonald's, I hope this isn't a letdown!"
What are you looking forward to the most in Burger King's June menu drop?
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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM.