In-N-Out Gorilla Style: What It Is, How to Order & Price (2026)

This guide explains what Gorilla Style usually means at In-N-Out, the two popular versions customers build, how to order the individual components, estimated cost, and how it compares with Monkey Style and Animal Style. One important thing to know upfront: Gorilla Style is an unofficial, customer-created hack with no standardized recipe. Online definitions vary, and the name itself isn’t universally recognized by associates. Last verified: August 2026.

What Is In-N-Out Gorilla Style?

Gorilla Style is an unofficial In-N-Out burger hack. There is no standardized recipe — online definitions vary, and In-N-Out itself has never recognized or defined it.

One popular version combines a Double-Double and Animal Style fries, assembled by the customer at the table. Another more elaborate version adds a Flying Dutchman — two beef patties and two slices of American cheese, served without a bun or standard condiments — to that build.

The distinction matters when ordering. Animal Style and Protein Style are recognized customizations that In-N-Out lists on their official Not So Secret Menu page at in-n-out.com. Associates make those on request. Gorilla Style has no equivalent recognition — the name itself may not be understood at every location, which is why ordering the individual components separately is the practical approach.

See the secret menu page for officially recognized customizations like Animal Style and Protein Style.

Two Popular Versions

These labels are used here to distinguish two common online interpretations. In-N-Out does not define official Gorilla Style versions.

Popular Simpler Version

Components:

• Double-Double
• Animal Style fries (ordered separately)

Order both at the counter or drive-thru. When you receive them, open the burger at the table, add fries inside, and close the bun. That’s the full build for this version.

Estimated price (CA): ~$9.50–$10.50

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More Elaborate Version

Components:

• Double-Double
• Flying Dutchman (two beef patties + two cheese slices, no bun, no standard condiments)
• Animal Style fries

Order all three separately. Assemble at the table: open the Double-Double, place the Flying Dutchman inside, add Animal Style fries between the layers, close the bun.

The result is four beef patties and four slices of cheese inside one bun, with Animal Style fries layered in. It’s significantly heavier than the simpler version.

Estimated price (CA): ~$11–$13

Note: Prices vary by location. These are estimates — Gorilla Style has no single listed price because it is not a menu item.

How to Order at In-N-Out

Don’t rely on the name “Gorilla Style.” Associates may not recognize it. Ordering the components separately gives the associate a clear, ringable order.

Simpler Version — What to Say:

“Can I get a Double-Double and a separate order of Animal Style fries?”

Assemble at the table yourself.

More Elaborate Version — What to Say:

“Can I get a Double-Double, a Flying Dutchman, and Animal Style fries?”

Every one of those three is a recognized item with a register entry. You’ll receive them separately and assemble them at the table.

Optional Free Customizations

For a fuller flavor on the Double-Double, order it Animal Style — mustard-grilled patties, grilled onions, extra spread, and pickles — at no upcharge. Say: “Double-Double Animal Style.”

Estimated Price 2026

There is no official Gorilla Style price — it’s not a menu item. Your total depends on the individual components you order and your location.

All figures are estimates based on current California location data. Prices vary by location — verify at your specific store. In-N-Out does not publish Gorilla Style pricing.

Estimated Calories

In-N-Out does not publish a Gorilla Style calorie count. Because it is a custom combination rather than a standardized menu item, no official figure exists. A rough estimate can be calculated from the individual components — but the actual total varies depending on which version you build and how much of the Animal Style fries go inside the burger versus eaten separately.

Community estimates for the simpler version typically range from 1,200–1,400 calories. The more elaborate version is estimated higher. These are not official In-N-Out nutrition figures — they are third-party estimates based on ingredient components.

Gorilla Style vs Monkey Style vs Animal Style

Key distinction: Animal Style is a kitchen modification recognized and prepared by associates. Gorilla Style and Monkey Style are customer assembly projects using separately ordered components. They are not the same category of thing.

The terminology around Gorilla Style and Monkey Style is inconsistent across online sources — some use the names interchangeably, others distinguish them. Don’t rely on either name when ordering. Describe what you want instead.

Practical Tips

• For a less-soft texture: Some customers prefer well-done Animal Style fries because they hold their texture longer after assembly.
• Eat at the restaurant: Once assembled, the spread and moisture from the fries move quickly through the bun. This isn’t a build for takeout or driving.
• Assemble last: Get everything set up at the table before opening any wrappers.
• Extra napkins: Ask for them upfront.

In-N-Out Gorilla Style FAQ

For the full In-N-Out menu with all prices, see the homepage. For officially recognized customizations, visit the secret menu page.