61 Super Popular Copycat Recipes from Your Favorite Chain Restaurants

I’ll admit it: I love going out to eat. It really is one of my favorite things, but it can get expensive quickly. Plus, going out to eat with kids sometimes is not very fun at all. I started re-creating my own copycat recipes at home when I get a craving for something and can’t go out.

Making these copycat recipes at home can be very fun, and most of the time they taste just as good as the real thing, if not better. I’ve been collecting my favorites forever, and these are the best-of-the-best out there. From Disney treats and Cheesecake Factory dishes to copycat recipes from Starbucks: Whatever you’re craving, check out this list!

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51 of the Most Wanted Copycat Recipes

Starbucks Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Copycat

A copycat from Starbucks, this chocolate cinnamon bread is a rich chocolate bread with a hint of cinnamon, topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.

Get the recipe at Taste and Tell
Double Double Animal-Style In-N-Out Burger Copycat

This double double animal-style burger is the most amazing burger I’ve eaten. If you love the In-N-Out burger animal style, you’re going to love my copycat recipe.

Get the recipe at Buns in My Oven
CPK California Club Pizza Copycat

Try this copycat California Pizza Kitchen CPK California club pizza.

Get the recipe at Spoonful of Flavor
Trader Joe's Cowboy Bark Copycat

This recipes tastes just like the real thing and is ready in five minutes. It's salty and sweet, and supremely good!

Get the recipe at Averie Cooks
Panera Squash Soup Copycat

This copycat Panera squash soup tastes just like the original, but I made it a bit healthier.

Get the recipe at Rachel Cooks
PF Chang's Lettuce Wrap Copycat (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This recipe for a slow cooker version of PF Chang's lettuce wraps includes ground chicken, mushrooms, green onion, water chestnuts, and crispy rice sticks all rolled up into crisp leaves of lettuce.

Get the recipe at 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Fresh Market California Veggie Sandwich Copycat

This California veggie sandwich is my amazing! The trick to making this vegetarian sandwich downright irresistible is the homemade spinach dip spread.

Get the recipe at Peas & Crayons
Disneyland Caramel Apple Smoothie Copycat

This version uses almond milk instead of ice cream so it’s a little bit healthier than the real deal…which is good, because you’re going to want to drink this every day once you try it.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Cafe Rio Mint Limeade Copycat

This recipe is so easy to make. It's so fresh & springy and it serves a crowd. It tastes just like the real thing!

Recipe at Our Best Bites
Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza Copycat

It's crazy-easy to make a deep dish stuffed crust pizza, and it makes much less of a mess than a traditional pizza because everything's contained within a skillet.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Arby's Beef n' Cheddar Copycat

Arby's Beef n' Cheddar just got even easier to enjoy without ever leaving your house.

Get the recipe at Oh, Sweet Basil
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Copycat

The decadent creamy Alfredo sauce from Olive Garden can now be enjoyed in your own home with this scrumptious copycat recipe loaded with cheese, cream, and a special ingredient to really take it over the top.

Get the recipe at The Slow Roasted Italian
Starbucks Green Tea Lemonade Copycat

Tart and sweet like a traditional Arnold Palmer, Starbucks' version is even better with the herbal kick of green tea.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Panera Bread Fuji Apple Chicken Salad Copycat

This Fuji apple chicken salad recipe was inspired by Panera Bread, yet it's so easy to make homemade. Trust me, I've been making it for years. 🙂

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup Copycat

Here's a copycat recipe for your favorite Olive Garden soup, pasta e fagioli!

Get the recipe at 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Cheesecake Factory Sundried Tomato Fettuccine Copycat (Lightened Up)

A lightened up version of The Cheesecake Factory's sundried tomato fettuccine pasta dish is a great option for weeknight dinners.

Get the recipe at Table for Two
Sbarro Sicilian Style Pizza Copycat

My kids and I love a hot slice of cheesy pizza, but we don’t always want to leave our cozy house to get it. Since Sbarro doesn’t deliver, I’ve taken to doing the next best thing: making it at home.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Red Robin Banzai Burger Copycat

That's right. Make it at home. And I'm confident you'll agree this Red Robin banzai burger copycat recipe is every bit as good!

Get the recipe at The Daring Gourmet
Waffle House Pecan Waffle Copycat

We don't have a Waffle House near us but anytime we see one on the road we can't help but stop once for breakfast. The Pecan Waffle is my absolute fave.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Healthy McDonald's Apple Pie Copycat

These are a staple from my childhood, and this healthier version is a lightened up way to enjoy these apple treats at home.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Chili's Salsa Copycat

Copycat Chili's salsa tastes exactly like the original and whips up in just a few minutes.

Get the recipe at Chef in Training
Disney Apple Pie Caramel Apples Copycat

Tart Granny Smith apples are dipped in chewy caramel, coated in white chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and then finished off with pie crust crumbs for your favorite Disney treat easily made at home for a fraction of the price.

Get the recipe at Lil' Luna
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Strips Copycat

The thing that makes Chick-Fil-A's chicken strips better than all the other chains is definitely their unique blend of spices.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup Copycat

If you like Chili's chicken enchilada soup, you'll love being able to copycat the recipe right at home. You control the ingredients AND you save money. Win-win!

Get the recipe at Tried and Tasty
Cheesecake Factory Raspberry Lemonade Copycat

This copycat raspberry lemonade from The Cheesecake Factory is to die for.

Get the recipe at Buns in My Oven
Chick-Fil-A Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Copycat

These are the best crispy chicken nuggets in the biz, based on Chick-Fil-A's recipe. Serve them with the honey mustard dipping sauce.

Get the recipe at Chocolate Moosey
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Copycat

This Cinnabon cinnamon roll copycat recipe will make you wonder, Can it really be that good? It's a sweetened roll with a thick cinnamon-sugar filling and a cream cheese frosting that you are likely to remember long after the cinnamon roll is gone.

Get the recipe at The Slow Roasted Italian
Disneyland Mint Julep Copycat

This is quite possibly one of Disneyland's most popular treats, and for good reason: There's nothing like a refreshing sip of one of these on a hot summer day.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Olive Garden Breadsticks Copycat

This simple recipe for Olive Garden breadsticks makes buttery, garlic-scented, and chewy breadsticks that are utterly addictive.

Get the recipe at Handle the Heat
Disney Dole Whip Copycat

Recreate one of the most popular Disney treats at home with this copycat recipe for Pineapple Dole Whips.

Get the recipe at Around My Family Table
Waffle Love Copycat

Waffle Love is an incredibly popular waffle truck in Utah, and now you can make their famous liege waffles from home!

Get the recipe at Oh, Sweet Basil
Homemade Subway Bread

This homemade Subway bread tastes just like the real thing!

Get the recipe at Bless This Mess
Outback Steakhouse Wheat Bread Copycat

This wheat bread is vegan and pretty darn close to the recipe at Outback Steakhouse.

Get the recipe at Averie Cooks
Skinny Burger King French Toast Sticks Copycat

If my kids had their way, they'd eat French Toast every day. This is a portable version that's a bit healthier than the original.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Slow Cooker Recipe for Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup Copycat

This one's a creamy, cheesy, Crock-Pot cauliflower soup that is similar to the version served at Cafe Zupas. This soup is best when served with crumbled bacon on top.

Get the recipe at 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Disney Monte Cristo Sanwiches Copycat

Monte Cristo sandwich recipe is just like Disneyland's and oh so good!

Get the recipe at Lil' Luna
Chipotle Steak Burrito Copycat

I would say these steak burritos are pretty close to the original from Chipotle. They are certainly fantastic.

Get the recipe at Very Culinary
Hostess Cupcakes Copycat

Decadent and delicious, these copycat Hostess cupcakes are better than the original. They're fudgy with a cream filling, like the original but better.

Get the recipe at Shugary Sweets
Orange Julius Copycat

This delicious recipe for a copycat Orange Julius is sure to become your new favorite drink. It's frothy, sweet, and super refreshing.

Get the recipe at Mom on Timeout
(Baked) Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches Copycat

Crisp breading, tender juicy chicken, tangy pickles, and a buttered hamburger bun are the key players in the classic Chick-Fil-A sandwich.

Get the recipe at Barefeet in the Kitchen
Disney Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs Copycat

Disney corn dogs are the best, but this recipe is easy & delicious and freezes well too.

Get the recipe at Lil' Luna
Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake Copycat

A super creamy cheesecake bursting with pumpkin flavor on top of a buttery graham cracker crust, it's just like the Cheesecake Factory but at home!

Get the recipe at Something Swanky
Fannie May Fudge Copycat

Rich, decadent copycat Fannie May Fudge is the perfect chocolate fudge recipe for any time of year—no candy thermometer needed!

Get the recipe at Shugary Sweets
Boston Market Cornbread Copycat

This knock-off from a popular restaurant chain will satisfy any sweet cornbread lovers.

Get the recipe at Taste & Tell
Little Caesar's Breadsticks Copycat

These copycat Little Caesar’s breadsticks taste just like the real thing. They have the same texture and flavor and will be gone in no time.

Get the recipe at Mandy's Recipe Box
Max and Erma’s Chicken Tortilla Soup Copycat

When craving a hearty soup, you need to make this copycat Max and Erma's chicken tortilla soup! It will for sure hit the spot.

Get the recipe at Neighbor Food
Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta Copycat

This Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta is a copycat of the popular version at Olive Garden restaurants. The gobs of baked gooey cheese and toasty bread on the side will ensure you’ll be making this appetizer over and over.

Get the recipe at Center Cut Cook
Krispy Kreme Baked Vanilla Donuts with Vanilla Glaze Copycat

They donuts are baked, not fried, so they are not exactly the same as Krispy Kreme's, but they’re remarkably similar. They're so delicious and they melt in your mouth!

Get the recipe at Averie Cooks
Chili’s Molten Lava Cake Copycat

A moist, decadent cake with a creamy center topped with a scoop of ice cream, this dessert is simply divine.

Get the recipe at Oh, Sweet Basil
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli Copycat

Toasted raviolis are a perfect recipe if you have toddlers in the house. They're easy to grip, and even better, the whole family loves them.

Get the recipe at Momtastic
Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken Salad Copycat

This chicken is a copycat recipe of Applebee’s fiesta lime chicken dish (formerly tequila lime chicken) is just like the original.

Get the recipe at Perry's Plate
Panera Hummus Chicken Power Salad Copycat

A quick and easy copycat recipe of the Panera hummus chicken power salad makes a perfect, healthy weeknight dinner!

Get the recipe at Food Faith Fitness
Noodles & Company Pasta Fresca Copycat

Make this favorite Noodles & Co dish at home. Such an easy and delicious recipe!

Get the recipe at Gimme Me Some Oven
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat

An easy slow cooker recipe for the Olive Garden favorite, Zuppa Toscana, tastes better than the restaurant's and is really fast and easy to make.

Get the recipe at 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Copycat

Sweet potato casserole like the one served at Ruth’s Chris with a pecan crust is perfect for a side dish and a delicious alternative to the version with marshmallows.

Get the recipe at Center Cut Cook
Skinny Bang Bang Shrimp Copycat

Bang Bang Shrimp is a favorite appetizer to get at Bonefish Grill. Try out this lower calorie version that tastes just as good.

Get the recipe at The Cookie Rookie
Chili's Chicken Fajitas Copycat

The secret trick to making these delicious like the ones at Chili's is the marinade.

Get the recipe at Spiced
Texas Roadhouse Bread Rolls with Cinnamon Butter Copycat

Make those famously delicious Texas Roadhouse bread rolls with cinnamon butter at home with this easy recipe complete with step-by-step photos.

Get the recipe at Handle the Heat
Applebee's Asian Chicken Salad Copycat

Make this delicious salad at home for a fraction of the cost with phenomenal results.

Get the recipe at The Daring Gourmet
Panda Express Chicken Teriyaki Copycat

This copycat Panda Express teriyaki chicken comes together quickly for a copycat of a take-out favorite—make it at home!

Get the recipe at Add a Pinch
Cheesecake Factory German Brown Bread Copycat

For any of my Cheesecake Factory fans, this bread tastes a lot like their brown bread.

Get the recipe at The Food Nanny