Winnipeg 
A&W is heating up the fast-food scene with its latest culinary innovation, the Spicy Piri-Piri Buddy Burger, available for a limited time.
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This sizzling collection includes three distinct versions: the Chicken Buddy, Beef Buddy, and a novel Potato Buddy, each priced at an affordable $3.99.
Per the media release, the star of the show, the piri-piri sauce, offers a tantalizing hot chilli pepper flavour that promises to delight those looking for an extra kick in their meal. The burgers are generously topped with crisp whole-leaf lettuce, a slice of tomato, and red onion, nestled between a freshly toasted bun.
Customers have the option to choose their base: a seasoned 100% breaded chicken breast, a 1.6 oz grass-fed beef patty, or a crispy hash brown potato patty, catering to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.
The Chicken Buddy packs 410 calories, with 25g of fat and 14g of protein, making it a hearty choice for poultry enthusiasts. For those who prefer a meat-free option, the Potato Buddy offers a lighter fare at 320 calories, 14g of fat, and 7g of protein. The Beef Buddy, featuring a grass-fed beef patty, is a satisfying pick at 330 calories, 17g of fat, and 14g of protein.
A&W says the introduction of the Potato Buddy marks a significant innovation, inspired by a popular menu hack among A&W staff and guests, particularly from the South-Asian community. This version replaces the traditional meat patty with a crispy hash brown, offering a comforting taste of home with a spicy twist.
Last month, A&W added the Spicy Dill Pickle Buddy Burger to its menu, following the success of the Spicy Dill Pickle Mama Burger.
