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Post# 961050 , Reply# 1   10/7/2017 at 03:06 (2,364 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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There's a Whataburger a half mile south, see the sign from rear driveway. Not one of their flagships, rather run down, but this whole end of town is. Been eating Whata since 1976, comes closest to homemade.
Sonic next door to work 90-95, ate there so often the manager offered me a charge account. Another a block from my house in Austin. But something changed as went along. Last straw was when they sold me refried (burned) onion rings.
Like Subway, except too bready and too expensive. I can do better at home.
McD occasionally, tonight in fact. Two double cheeseburgers for dollar-two-fitty. Not a particular value when not 'on sale'.
Taco Bell in supermarket parking lot. I bring home 3 supreme tacos every Tue. Get real full for $5, all yer major food groups. Flavor is 'fun' but nothing to write home to Guadalajara about.
Might mention I'm catabolic, burn everything I eat and still lose weight unless I top it off with ice cream and powdered sugar donuts. |
Post# 961075 , Reply# 2   10/7/2017 at 07:43 (2,363 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Whataburger, Subway, and Sonic ... roughly in that order. Sonic has downsized. Whataburger has raised prices but hasn't downsized so is a better value comparatively. Rarely do McD's. Taco Bell opened new last year, or earlier this year, whichever. More expensive than I expected. Dairy Queen is good but rarely think to go there. Jack-in-the-Crack is wayyy on the other end of town. Won't go there unless I have a coupon, and have learned to get nothing but what the coupon offers or they'll skrew it all up. KFC closed while ago, recently remodeled into a Chicken Express which is OK. No Wendy's here. Next town over has a 9er's Grill which is a very local little chain to the three adjacent counties and drip-down-down-your-arms great. |
Post# 961077 , Reply# 3   10/7/2017 at 07:55 (2,363 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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Since Rays Kingburger is gone and Hardees has ruined everything they sell, I like Arbys, Love burger King but will not go in our local one because of the bad attitude of the workers, McDonalds is Ok, I like the quarter pounder,and their service is perfect every time . |
Post# 961093 , Reply# 5   10/7/2017 at 09:25 (2,363 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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While I used to like McD's growing up that's not the case now. The only thing I'll get there, unless I'm desperately hungry, is their coffee which is very good imo.
Probably my favorite thing are those signature roast beefs at Arby's.. I like the Philly Beef/Swiss. As for burgers depends on the day really and if I have a coupon. I did stop at A&W on my way home last night and the Teenburger and fries were good,, the onion rings a bit mushy but that could be a one off. Wendy's are good and when I do go I like that they have different stuffed baked potatoes,, get tired of fries all the time. Burger King is just okay.. although I do get a craving for a whopper once in a while. I'll even go to Taco Bell maybe once a month. Harveys (a Cdn chain) has good burgers and you pick your toppings but that's it.. they're good,, not great. You know the typical fast food frozen burger burger.
I thought the burgers at Hardee's were very good.. unfortunately the closest one to me is in Hazel Park (detroit) so it's not that often I get there. I read they're the same company as Carls Jr.. another which isn't near me.. the closest one of those I think is in Toronto,, even further away. |
Post# 961103 , Reply# 7   10/7/2017 at 10:37 (2,363 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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While I try not to eat it much when I do I prefer: Culver's, Wendy's, Arby's then McDonalds.
Culver's is always spot on with food and service. They cook every sandwich to order, they always have friendly staff and the food is always hot and fresh. Wendy's I really only get burgers there but they are always hot, fresh and as ordered. They have more side options(Like Culvers) that give you variety. Arby's while not as good as it once was still makes a good sandwich. They have Tri-Tators which I really like. McD's Best fast food breakfast hands down. Otherwise average. Burger King YUCK! I hope they aren't all as bad as the ones near me. On a GOOD day your food will either be cold or not what you ordered. On a bad day it will be wrong on both counts. I'd have to be desparetely hungry to ever eat there. There's my $0.02 WK78 |
Post# 961118 , Reply# 8   10/7/2017 at 11:59 (2,363 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT)   |   | |
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Post# 961127 , Reply# 9   10/7/2017 at 13:01 (2,363 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I don't go to fast food restaurants very often anymore. But when I do my favorite for burgers would be Carl's Jr., then Burger King. But Burger King is kind of hit or miss depending upon which one we go to. And Jack In The Box is good for somethings. Their Chicken Salads are usually pretty good, and I like their Egg Rolls and Sourdough Jack.
The one thing I dispise about all of the fast food outlets now are those horrible self serve soda machines. I don't know how you can screw up Coca Cola, but they have found a way. I can't drink the crap that comes out of these machines, its revolting. So consequently, whenever we do go to a fast food joint I order a carton of milk, they haven't found a way to mess this up yet, but I'll bet they're working on it. What I usually order at Carl's Jr.are 2 Famous Star Burgers with Cheese and a milk, no fries. At BK my order would be the 2 for $5.00 special, one Extra Long Cheeseburger and an Original Chicken Sandwich, sometimes a side salad and a carton of milk, again, no fries. Most fries are over salted, or they aren't hot enough. If I want fries, I'll make them at home. If we go to McDonalds its usually a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, side salad and milk. We call McDonalds "Fat Daws" because when my niece was a toddler her older sister worked at McDonalds and when my brother would go to pick up the older girl from work they would sometimes have to wait for her. And Leila, the toddler noticed that many of the customers were overweight, and she asked my brother why so many of the people were fat. I know, this is so not PC! But anyway, Leila nicknamed Mickey D's "Fat Daw's" and it just stuck with us. She used to say, "Daddy, can we get some of dose hammers at Fat Daw's", and we just thought she was too cute for words. And Lelia didn't even know who Morgon Spurlock was! But I digress. A steady diet of fast food is not good for anyone, but an occasional spluge won't hurt either, all in moderation. It can be a fun treat, and a lesson in appreciation for good, home cooked meals. Eddie |
Post# 961134 , Reply# 11   10/7/2017 at 13:40 (2,363 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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It's extremely rare I actually go out and eat period. Just too expensive vs. me cooking at home. I predominantly eat out when my partner is visiting and we still like to cook at home. But preference is Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Whataburger is next. Five Guys Burgers also. Was exposed to Zaxby's when visiting him in Alabama and a Zaxby's has just opened here. For sandwiches either Schlotzsky's or Subway. Also Bush's Chicken. Freebirds is a new alternative to Chipolte. Breakfast is only locally owned Teddy Bear Bakery. |
Post# 961146 , Reply# 12   10/7/2017 at 15:05 (2,363 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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but they don't like my gut. Too greasy! Ever tried Baggar Dave's? Excellent! |
Post# 961173 , Reply# 13   10/7/2017 at 17:32 (2,363 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Bagger Dave's is quite good. The one near us in Berkley is the original one--they tweak it every so often as they test out new concepts. Hardee's is very scarce here in Michigan--along with the one in Hazel Park there's also one in Warren--they seem to be scraping by and not terribly successful. I'm quite taken with how Olga's Kitchen has shifted themselves--they were started 40 or so years ago as a gyro place, and expanded throughout Michigan/Ohio as generally a table-service restaurant in downtowns/shopping malls. They stayed very static for the '00s (some management/ownership drama) and filed for BK about 5 years ago...a local franchisee (Schostak) bought the company out of BK court and has thoroughly rebooted it in an EXCELLENT manner--they opened a showplace store on Woodward which isn't like the "traditional" Olgas' (which people like around here with table service)...the new place is fast casual (think Panera service-style) which is far more franchiseable now than their old model. They also employ the daughter of a co-worker at one of their locations--the daughter uses a wheel chair and they employ her as a hostess/greeter/runner and it's going really well! My co-worker is so pleased--sounds like her daughter (during high school) is having all the good benefits of having a job just like her friends.
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Post# 961176 , Reply# 14   10/7/2017 at 17:37 (2,363 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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In Winston Salem called P Bs Takeout, THATS my style hamburger, All the way NC style, Chili, slaw, mustard and onions! |
Post# 961199 , Reply# 15   10/7/2017 at 18:02 (2,363 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 961209 , Reply# 16   10/7/2017 at 18:51 (2,363 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I was at a Five Guys once, after one of the cataract surgeries in July. Didn't find it particularly special. 9er's Grill is better. Captain D's here closed YEARS ago. The building has been recycled into a string of outfits ranging from a doctor office to now a TitleMax and I don't recall what all else. |
Post# 961218 , Reply# 17   10/7/2017 at 19:40 (2,363 days old) by Xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania )   |   | |
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Post# 961244 , Reply# 19   10/7/2017 at 22:45 (2,363 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 961472 , Reply# 21   10/9/2017 at 08:52 (2,361 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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The Schostak bros. built the Oakland and Macomb mall's, etc., etc. |
Post# 961475 , Reply# 22   10/9/2017 at 09:05 (2,361 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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places to eat sprang up which served food I could eat, McDonald's was often the only place a vegetarian could get something to eat in much of the East. Prague was especially difficult for vegetarians. Today? Well, Subway offers some decent food and I still count on McDonald's extensive list of ingredients to let me eat there. Burger King in our neck of the woods is all over the place in cleanliness and quality. Sonic is the worst, most awful, horrid fast-food place on the planet earth and both in our town stink to the heavens. |
Post# 961529 , Reply# 24   10/9/2017 at 15:08 (2,361 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)   |   | |
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Hmmm.
Likes: Arby's, Panera Bread, Panda Express, Wendy's, Five Guys, San Loco (local taco chain), Kentucky Fried Chicken, Subway, Cracker Barrel, TGI Fridays, Firehouse Subs, Ruby Tuesday, Friendly's, Romanos Macaroni Grill, Nathan's, Quizno's, Boston Market, Long John Silvers, El Meson.
Borderline: Burger King, Taco Bell, White Castle, Churches, Popeye's, Sonic, Little Caesars, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 7-11, IHOP, Denny's, Applebee's, Johnny Rockets, Ponderosa, Pizza Hut, Dunkin' Donuts.
Despise: McDonalds, Papa Johns, Domino's, Perkin's, Sbarro's, Checker's, Starbuck's, Golden Corral
When in Spain:
Like: Lizerran, Rodillas, Udon.
Borderline: Pans & Company, Telepizza.
Despise: McDonalds, Burger King.
There is more to the list, but these are the one's that came to mind first. |
Post# 961602 , Reply# 27   10/9/2017 at 20:49 (2,361 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 961675 , Reply# 29   10/10/2017 at 07:52 (2,360 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 961685 , Reply# 30   10/10/2017 at 09:03 (2,360 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)   |   | |
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Unless it's travel, I am vowing to never really have to eat out again! Prices can be inflated and very un-proportionate to what gets brought to the table...
I can't afford to, even given that that is the ONLY way my daughter will eat (MY "cavalcade of food" is seldom, if ever appreciated no matter what I make--and I can't afford a cook or my own personal chef, either) and my wife, equally fussy about her food takes her to MAC-Donald's! (Although, I do introduce to food & keep her nutritionally balanced, showing her every importance, so no spoiling her, nor deprivation on my part, all of rest the time!) Like I said, eating out when that is my only option is what I will do--more places I want to go to, visit and see, given the bad news I am hearing about in those other parts of the world... So, enough of what I spend to live here to keep my belly still--and even going out, I watch the spending & somehow still get what I know I'll enjoy... I try to get my wimmin-folk in the same spirit, or on the same page, as well... That is, a meal is not a destination, food is just a journey to survive... -- Dave |
Post# 961688 , Reply# 31   10/10/2017 at 09:16 (2,360 days old) by glomain (tuscarawas cnty. (eastern ohio))   |   | |
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Post# 962160 , Reply# 32   10/12/2017 at 15:24 (2,358 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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I used to eat fast food when the mood struck, or occasionally on the way home from work. It was VERY easy to do when I was single. But now that it's no longer just me at home, I rarely hit fast food spots and eat at home regularly.
McDonalds: while I've had many things on the menu over the years, frequently it was only the basic single or double cheeseburger or other value menu items.
In-N-Out Burger: (mostly West coast, but now in Utah & Texas). Good burgers and at a reasonable price! Really good stuff! Love my burger "animal style".
5 Guys: Went once when a location opened 6 years ago in my area. No thanks, pass, will never go again. Perhaps I was a victim of all the hype I was hearing about it, but my experience did NOT stand up to all the hype. Absolutely nothing special about their burgers and my order of fries, while perfectly golden brown, they were soggy and limp, YUK! Plus they're over priced.
Taco Hell... er... Bell: Been there, done that many times, like the crunchy taco supreme, but very little else!
Wendy's: I like / love the value priced menu item: frosty, chili, jr bacon cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, etc! (the nuggets aren't that ground/chopped/processed/formed crap McD's has).
Jack-in-the-Box: Used to stop regularly on my way to work for a breakfast item, but no more.
KFC / Pioneer Chicken: While they are both good, I'm just not willing to pay their prices anymore.
Jollibee: They are the "McDonalds of the Philippines". I've been to a number of them when visiting the Philippines and one (or 2?) locally. It's really cheap in the Philippines, but here in the US, it's quite pricey ($7 for 2 pieces of chicken and rice?!?) and honestly it's just not that good.
Chick-Fil-A: While I have to admit their sandwiches & nuggets are very good, I've refused to go in any of their stores since all the same sex policy controversy in 2011/2012.
**** According to Wikipedia "Fast Casual" falls between fast food and casual dining, like Boston Market, Chipotle Mexican Grill, El Pollo Loco, Panera Bread and others I'm not familiar with. I have walked into both Boston Market and Chipotle, but then walked out again without buying anything.
El Pollo Loco: (and similar So Cal local - Charo Chicken) both are very good, but again, cost is a factor. (OK call me cheap, LOL)
I have really enjoyed Panera Bread every time I've been, but don't go that often.
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Post# 962464 , Reply# 33   10/14/2017 at 10:29 (2,356 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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A major difficulty the fast food/casual food places face here so close to the border is the enormous difference in salaries, health insurance and benefits (pot, too) between southern Wyoming and northern Colorado. It's impossible to keep staff in Cheyenne when just a10 minute drive for a poorly educated person gives them double the salary, health insurance benefits, pot and workers rights. |