ARE YOU READY, KIDS?
Ready for what, you ask?
Ready for the most epic collab of 2025: Burger King x SpongeBob, aye-aye!
Burger King celebrates the new movie with a full lineup of limited-time offerings, all decked out in true squarepants fashion. And yes, Wendy’s rolled out its “Krabby Patty Kollab Meal” last year, but sorry – BK knocks it out of the pineapple with this one.
The sea of offerings and the adorable packaging put me in full Bikini Bottom mode before I even placed an order. They even handed me a SpongeBob-themed paper crown. I’m 99% sure it belonged to a kids’ meal, but that didn’t stop me.
The Bikini Bottom Bundle is the clear MVP because it includes all four limited-time items: the Krabby Whopper, Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots, Patrick’s Star-berry Shortcake Pie, and the Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float.
The float came out first, and like SpongeBob waiting for the bus at Rock Bottom, I refused to wait. My eyes begged it to be a Dole Whip cousin, but it landed closer to a 7-Eleven Slurpee – icy, not creamy. Still, the tanginess surprised me in a good way, and it worked perfectly as a palate cleanser. The press release promised “tropical cold foam,” but if it existed, it vanished faster than Plankton’s plans.
On the drive home, my car smelled incredible – like someone melting butter in the backseat. The Bikini Bottom box works as both packaging and aromatherapy.
Upon arrival, I dug right into Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots. They come in an absurdly cute treasure chest. They’re coin-shaped (very on brand for Mr. Krabs), savory, salty, and satisfying. I wanted gooier cheese, but that’s just me nitpicking.
Then I moved on to the main course: SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper. It looks exactly like what 10-year-old me dreamed a Krabby Patty would look like: a bright yellow square bun. The color comes from “natural spice,” which I assume is code for turmeric. One bite in, the classic flame-grilled Whopper flavor hit instantly. Nostalgia achieved. Ten-year-old me would have screamed; current me still felt pretty jazzed.
I wanted to end the meal on a high note, as dessert is my favorite meal, of course! However, Patrick’s Star-berry Shortcake Pie was rough. Visually, it’s adorable. Taste-wise, not so much. The cookie crust has a soggy bottom, the filling leans too heavily into Cool Whip territory, and the strawberry flavor tastes overly artificial. I tapped out after one bite.
But whether you’re a SpongeBob superfan or just squarepants-curious, the Bikini Bottom Bundle delivers. Four new LTO items, special packaging, toys, crowns…BK didn’t phone this in; it went full send.
BK now stands for “Bringing Krabby vibes,” because this collab lands as fun, flavorful, and just the right amount of chaos. Grab the bundle, channel your inner kid, and dive in.
Purchased Price: $15.39
Rating: 7 out of 10 (Float), 8 out of 10 (Tots), 8 out of 10 (Whopper), 1 out of 10 (Pie)
Nutrition Facts: Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float (1 medium drink) – 250 calories, 9 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 110 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of total carbohydrates, 41 grams of sugar, 0 grams of dietary fiber, and 9 grams of protein. Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots (8 pcs) – 260 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 990 milligrams of sodium, 33 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of sugar, 0 grams of dietary fiber, and 8 grams of protein. SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper – 780 calories, 49 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 120 milligrams of cholesterol, 1620 milligrams of sodium, 54 grams of total carbohydrates, 9 grams of sugar, 4 grams of dietary fiber, and 35 grams of protein.Patrick’s Star-berry Shortcake Pie – 260 calories, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 220 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of total carbohydrates, 23 grams of sugar, 0 grams of dietary fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
