Favorite fast food?

Let's discuss your favorite fast food chains and meals.

I liked White Castle when we lived in NJ. Something perversely tasty about those tiny patties grilled over onions. No White Castles here in AZ.

So, my favorite is In 'n Out Burger. They wisely stick to a limited menu of burgers, fries and drinks. Their Double-Double (two patties with cheese and onions) is tops. They also make their french fries fresh--they put a peeled potato in a gadget that looks like a manual orange juicer, pull the handle, and out come strips of potatoes, which are fried from scratch. The help are all very courteous, clean-cut young people. Sonic makes a reasonably good burger with interesting toppings, but their quality control (especially in hiring) is poor.

McDonald's, and to a certain extent, Burger King, used to be known for exceptionally uniform quality and sanitation--you could be confident that you'd get the same satisfying experience anywhere in the world, which was McDonald's raison d'etre when Ray Kroc founded the chain. Alas, the three McDonald's franchise in our area vary from the pits to just fair, and Burger King isn't any better.

Nice topic, TB .

My favorite growing up was White Castle. I grew up on the corner of 187th Street and Hoffman Street in the Bronx. There was (still is) a White Castle on the corner of Fordham Road and Hoffman Street. They used to give you a numbered ticket for your food and the wait was ridiculous, but it was delicious for a young kid. Today, after several bouts of middle aged tummy problems, I can't even think about it. Boy, how the old Italian women in the neighborhood would yell at us for eating that "meddigahn" garbage, if they saw us walking home with the White Castle bags .

Today my favorite fast food is a small chain called "Chirping Chicken." There are maybe half a dozen of them in the city. The one on Amsterdam and 77th is my favorite. When I worked at 76th and Amsterdam, I was there twice a week. They have, in my opinion, the best bird in the city. You get half a chicken, Greek salad and a couple of sides for about 12 bucks. It's delicious, healthy and VERY reasonable for New York City. Hell, a rotisserie chicken at Fairway Market will cost you 15 bucks without the sides.

The last time I went to NY I stayed on the Upper West Side. I believe it was 95th and West End, but I used to stroll down Amsterdam everyday. I love that neighborhood. Chicken place sounds good.

FIVE GUYS burgers are the best I've had, also with fresh-made fries, but I've heard IN 'N OUT were good, too. My brother agreed about Five Guys until he had Shake Shack, and now those are his favorite. Will have to try it next time I'm in the city.

I used to love McDonald's, but I never seem to get anything fresh from them most of the time. Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips is up there, too.


$15?? They're like $4.99 or $5.99 here at BJ's.

Their hot dogs are awesome as well.

Five Guys burgers are awesome. I often pay the toll to get it because there aren't any in the Bronx. But there's one just over the Throggs Neck Bridge on the Queens side (Bayside).

For the record, Geoff. I'd NEVER pay $15 for a friggin chicken. I was just trying to put things in perspective as far as Manhattan prices go.

IN-N-OUT's Double-Double is fantastic. I usually get it Animal Style (extra sauce, extra grilled onions, pickles). IN-N-OUT also has a (not so) secret menu for those who want something a little different.




They're opening one around the corner from my apartment. They'll be opening in about two weeks. I can't wait!

Although I try not to indulge, I love fast food. McDonald's and White Castle are my favorite. I don't love Burger King or Wendy's, though. KFC is really delicious, and even Taco Bell has some good stuff on the menu.

When I was a kid, there was a burger chain called Wetson's. Instead of the Big Mac, I think they had a Big W or some such thing. It was a real special treat when my mom took me there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetson%27s

I also remember going to Horn and Hardart with my mom as a kid. You would put your change in a slot where there was a little window, and the change would open the window and you got your food. They had the world's best rice pudding.

I'll add my 2¢ and include White Castle on my list. For 74¢ you get a small hamburger that tastes good, is somewhat greasy and slides down without too much chewing (they're nicknamed "sliders"). Eat a dozen of them after having a few drinks and you're good to go.

Pros: Cheap, tasty, fun to eat

Cons: Most of the side orders are not very good (their french fries are TERRIBLE, although their onion rings are passable)

I also like their chicken rings. And while I still think McDonald's has the best fries, White Castle's are okay. Don Geoff says that Give Guys are really good, so I'll have to try them one of these days.

Ewwwwww (White Castle fries). Frozen cardboard.

Do they have any Checkers near you? They have decent burgers and their fries are excellent.

I have to agree about Five Guys fries; they're quite good. Nathan's has great fries, too.

McDonald's fries are only good when they're freshly made. If they've been sitting under the heating lamp, fuhgheddaboutit.

I've never been to White Castle, but I've had their frozen sliders, which aren't bad, considering they're frozen.

The best french fries I've EVER had were from Thrasher's, on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland. Big, and greasy. Sprinkle some salt and a little apple cider vinegar on those bad boys, and you're in deep fried potato heaven.

Kindly do tell, XDCX. Please!


Five Guys here has several locations in Phoenix, which is about 95 miles south of here. Haven't tried them. Reviews credit them with excellent burgers and vast assortment of toppings that you self-apply. Their fries only so-so. Reviewers still give the nod to In ' Out.
Arthur Treacher and Wetson are long gone. In the heyday of franchising (early Seventies) Minnie Pearl, Willie Mays (and probably, the homeless guy in the library in Morristown NJ) all lent their names to chains. All folded.

"Good to go"? That was the problem - you wouldn't stop going...

At the risk of sacrilige, I must say that I never liked White Castle. There used to be two in Brooklyn that were reasonably close (by car) to where I live - one was in Bensonhurst, the other Bay Ridge. The "sliders" (aptly named, unfortunately) tasted like greasy cardboard and the onion rings tasted like they had been soaked in old dishwater. I never saw what the fascination (or nostalgia) was for these unpalatable money-wasters. However, since I appear to be in the minority, I'll admit that it's possible that these two locations were just serving up crap food.

For example:

Just a few blocks walk from my apartment, we had a McDonald's and a Burger King. Over the course of several years, the Burger King went from a nice, clean establishment with good food (and very nice specialty sandwiches) to a dreary, desolate, grimy place with bad food, greasy fries, and everything seemed to be served either at room temperature or just plain cold. In a last-ditch effort to save their business, an Internet Café was added, but to no avail. A once-decent eatery had gone down the dumpers and closed in early 2010. McDonald's is still here, though, but I don't care for their food, the place is way too small (it's in a storefront), and it's usually an overcrowded, rowdy zoo - especially on school days.

Now, the closest "nearby" Burger King is a bus ride away, so if I want any fast food, the only thing near me is a Taco Bell/KFC. And that place used to have a vermin problem. (I know this, because a few years back when I was on line waiting to place an order, I looked up and saw the outline of a rat running around inside one of the ceiling light fixtures. I left immediately.)

So, fast food? Not these days... 'cuz around here it ain't what it used to be.

Signor V.

IN-N-OUT Secret Menu

The Animal Style Double-Double is excellent, as I mentioned, and every now and then I'll get an order of Animal Style Fries...but really...the fries are great as is, so I usually don't bother with the Animal Fries.

The only fast food place I really go to anymore is Chik-Fil-A, it has good customer service, orderly, and clean, plus the nuggets are pretty good. We have Five Guys here in Philadelphia, the burgers are excellent, but the fries are kinda weak, only good thing is they have vinegar on hand for the fries.

I used to like Ranch 1, but my two local places closed. Their chicken sandwich and fries were amazing. BTW, seems that Arthur Treacher's was bought by Nathan's and that there are some locations that have both menus to offer.

http://nathansfamous.com/PageFetch/getpage.php?pgid=23

I remember Burger Chef that way -- always went there as a kid (as well as McDonald's). Mmmmm, Big Shef and Super Shef

As for chicken, KFC has NOTHING on Popeye's! Wish there was one nearby. Roy Rogers is pretty good, too.

I prefer Popeye's to KFC, but my favorite fried chicken (besides my father's) has to be from English's in Maryland. There used to be quite a few English's Family Restaurants around the Eastern Shore area, but they eventually went out of business. There's a diner in Salisbury, Maryland that still serves English's fried chicken, and I remember about once a week, my step-mom would stop by and grab a bucket, plus a side of their delicious red skinned mashed potatoes (with the skin still on) and gravy.

English's fried chicken has a reddish hue to it, and the texture of the breading is more like a crust than normal chicken skin. This keeps all the juices locked in, so as soon as you bite into the chicken, all the juices are released, and it is just indescribable.

Now I want some...

Steak 'n Shake.

All-RIIIGHT! Thanks,XDCX! I bookmarked that page.

Geoff, there were several in my general area of NJ. The Fixin's Bar made a square meal (healthy, too) out of a fairly plain burger. They seemed to all closed or been absorbed by another chain. Last one I remember was the one in Penn Station.

I have no opinion on the Roy Rogers burgers -- never had one -- just the fried chicken. The roast beef sandwiches were nothing special, about on par with (or a step up from) Arby's (which I used to like, too, until the last one I had was spoiled and haven't gone back since)...

But as an aside to fried chicken, the Foodtown by me has great fried chicken. Shop-Rite has terrible fried chicken. And Pathmark seems to be somewhere in the middle, visually, but I won't try them -- their deli area is a disgrace, as bad as their produce, but I get most everything else there (great prices) as it's the closest to me. Well, not great prices for their fried chicken. $1 for a freakin' wing is ridiculous!

Anyone remember Chicken Delite? There was one in my old neighborhood growing up. Not sure if it was Delite or Delight, but I always wanted to try it, it smelled so good, but my parents never bought it.

Edit: The best fried chicken I ever had out was in a restaurant in Sarasota, Florida. Apparently, Sarasota has an Amish population, and a few Amish restaurants, the most famous of which is Yoder's. The food was phenomenal, ridiculously affordable, and we won't even get started on the PIES!! We ate in two different (one was Yoder's) places, but they were equally good. Highly recommended if you're ever in that area.

I'm pretty sure that's where J.J. Evans worked. Seriously.

You didn't miss much!!! The best part of Chicken Delight was their jingle.... "Don't cook tonight, call Chicken Delight"

White Plains Road in the 230's?

I remember it was right near the Wakefield, so it must have been.

Okay, then it's the one I was thinking of, too. After Chicken Delite (Delight?) it became a Kennedy's Fried Chicken. Today I think it's a Dunkin Donuts. Most of the fast food in that neighborhood today is Caribbean. Something like 90 percent of the zip code is either Jamaican or Haitian now.

The Chicken Delight in our neighborhood in Brooklyn inspired my sister to claim that they sold "polio chickens."

I've been having a Big Mac Attack for days now. Hope you're all happy.

Mickey D's????

I love Big Macs. I think they are nectar from heaven. I try to avoid temptation, but once in a while, you just have to give in.

I used to have a weakness for Big Macs, back in the days when I was young, svelte and foolish.

However, in central New York state, many years ago, there was a competitor of McDonald's called Carrol's. Their version of a Big Mac was called a Club Burger and the sauce was different - and better, IMO. Ultimately, Carroll's was absorbed by Burger King in the 1970's. A real pity.

I can remember back when I was in college, sitting in Carrol's with my girlfriend at the time, shoveling down four Club Burgers at one sitting (with fries and soda) and never gaining a pound. She would just stare at me in silent amazement - or maybe it was horror. My metabolism was a lot different back then! Now, I can feel my waistline expanding just from thinking about the stuff...

These days, two Burger King Whoppers would hold me for a couple of days. But I'm not up for taking two buses to get to the nearest one in my area.

On the other hand...

Signor V.

You're still foolish, and as for the rest, who cares what happened 200 years ago?

You and me are due for a fast-food run, Brooklyn-style. You bring the Maalox, I'll supply the Imodium.

Who'll bring the Geritol?


Signor V.

The old mid-Atlantic chain Gino's, which was great, is trying a comeback:

http://www.ginosgiant.com/

There are still a few Roy Rogers around the DC area.

The Five Guys around the corner just opened yesterday. I decided to stop in today for a burger and fries, and since I just had a Double Double (Animal Style) from IN-N-OUT a couple days ago, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to compare the two.

First off, when I got to Five Guys, the line was out the friggin' door, but the line was moving fast, so it wasn't that big of a deal. I ordered a cheeseburger (two patties) with grilled onions, jalapenos, and A-1 Steak Sauce (because A-1 on a burger is awesome!) I also got a regular order of Cajun fries and a large iced tea. The total came out to $10.74...FOR A BURGER AND FRIES!!!

I waited about 25 minutes before my order was ready, and by this point I'm thinking "For 11 bucks, this better be as good as I remember..."

I grab my order, get home, and dig in. The first thing I notice is my order of fries. Thank goodness I got just a regular order, because there's clearly enough for two people! I can't even imagine how big the large order of fries are. The thing I remembered most about Five Guys were the fries, and they certainly didn't disappoint this time. The Cajun fries are suitably spicy, but not overpowering, and not too salty, either. The fries were better than I remembered, and certainly in a league of their own, as far as fast food french fries are concerned.

Now the burger. They loaded it with the topping I asked for, which is a plus, and it was dripping with melting cheese. When I said I wanted a cheeseburger, they gave me a cheeseburger! The burger itself was delicious, certainly as good as I remembered from the last time I had Five Guys (at least 5 years ago), but since that time...I have experienced IN-N-OUT, the mecca of fast food cheeseburgers, as far as I am concerned. And while the Five Guys burger is universally excellent, it doesn't quite hold up to IN-N-OUT's Double-Double. Both use fresh ground beef (never frozen), fresh ingredients, and they both make your burgers to order. But there's something missing from Five Guys (perhaps a little seasoning to the meat, a little salt and pepper can go a long way) that causes me to give the nod to IN-N-OUT.

Five Guys will certainly get my business again (they're right around the corner, and their fries can't be beat), but the most excellent burger in town (for me) is IN-N-OUT.

X -

Oddly enough, your In-n-Out was on tv today (The Travel Channel was showing the best places for hamburgers), and I was thinking about ya.

Your "report" on Five Guys sounds right to me.... a large order of fries can easily feed three people. The only thing I'll differ on is their Cajun Fries. I don't like my food too spicy so I'll stay away from the Cajun (it's nothing more than spices that are shaken on to the fries).

The toppings are free... dunno why your burger cost so much.

X, thanks for sharing. I'll go get some napkins to wipe the drool off my chin now.

I love burgers. Although it's not a fast food place, our local pub does buy one get one free burgers on Monday nights. My daughter's 21st birthday is on a Monday this year, so she wants to have beer and burgers that day.

They make the best Jucy Loosey, so I'm looking forward to it myself!

The burger itself came out to around $5.20, the regular order of fries was $2.39, and the large iced tea was $1.89. Factor in California's 8.75% sales tax, and it makes sense.

The biggest thing that will keep me away from Five Guys is the price. I can get a Double-Double at IN-N-OUT for less than four bucks, and it is excellent. If I have a hankering for fries, however, Five Guys will get my business.

I think next time I'll try a hot dog (on your recommendation, SC.)

OK... all three items were $10. That makes sense. If you're eating the food there in the store buy a small soda and save some money. The refills are free.

I haven't had any of their food in a few months (and they're only two blocks away from me).... I've been on a kick to cut out fast food, but I think I'll pay them a visit this week.

I tried the Five Guys cajun fries once -- and while I love spice and all, I like their regular fries better. And yeah, they give you TOO MUCH. Wish I could try an In & Out to compare, but for me, Five Guys is the best CHAIN burger I've had. I've had better in restaurants, of course -- but that's at twice the cost of even Five Guys, so, of course...

But honestly... FRESH, HOT McDonald's fries are still my favorite. I don't care that they're frozen.

I dunno, maybe I'm old fashioned, but paying $10.74 for a burger and fries means that somebody is definitely getting the old IN-N-OUT (Animal style)... and I ain't talkin' about fast food!

Signor V.

OK. To put it into terms with which you might have a basis for comparison.... the same amount of food at Mickey D's would cost about a dollar more.

The Five Guys burger is easily comparable to McD's Big Mac (and Five Guys tatstes MUCH better). Five Guys' fries <small order> equals three large McD's fries. Plus a large soda from both.

You have to see it and eat it to understand.... it's not just a burger and fries.

I think that is the main thing, for me. While $10.74 seems like a lot of money to pay for a burger and fries, it is easily justifiable (for me anyway) when the food is delicious, and you get a lot of it. Five Guys (and IN-N-OUT) certainly give you a lot of bang for your buck.

Hell, I've spent $30 bucks for dinner at Red Robin with my girlfriend, and all we ate THAT night were burgers and fries. The food was delicious, though. (BTW, if any of you ever go to Red Robin, get the A1 Peppercorn Burger. I will go ahead and say you're welcome in advance.)

I really like hot dogs

We have a Red Robin here, right across from In 'n Out and McDonald's. Red Robin has pretty decent burger-and-fries, but I still prefer In 'n Out. That McDonald's is incredibly bad.

Last year, Consumer Reports rated fast food burger chains. In 'n Out and (I think) Carl's Junior topped the list. McD and Burger King came in dead last.

Ultimately - and this is the frustrating part for me - while cost, portion size and food quality are certainly the most important factors in rating fast food, it also comes down to something else: availability.

Sad to say, that here in my part of Brooklyn it's ridiculous that most of the aforementioned franchises simply do not exist. You have McDonald's, Burger King, KFC/Taco Bell, and the occasional Subway. Very little else. And what little else there might be is pretty much only an option if you have a car (I do not) or are willing to take buses or trains.

Quite ridiculous, if you ask me.

Signor V.

...but you can probably get kosher Chinese and falafel...

I never really cared for Kosher Chinese restaurants. I like shrimp and some pork dishes, so there goes that. And it never really tastes as good, at least to my palate.

And then there's the price... We're back to the old IN-'N-OUT (Animal Style). Ouch! Or maybe that should be, Oy!

Now a good falafel, on the other hand... Yum!

At least I have a decent real Chinese take-out establishment right around the corner from me, and just a few doors down is a pizzeria that has been here for decades. Also on the same block is Adelman's Deli. Across the street is a Turkish restaurant that actually has very palatable fare at very reasonable prices.

So, it's not a total desert out there!

Signor V.

Just made/had that tonight. From a mix (from Lebanon -- just add water, wait an hour, roll, then fry), but still pretty good -- bought it at a Turkish market, along with the accompanying Tahini. Standing in for the Tzatziki was a Greek yogurt dip w/ similar flavorings (cucumber/dill/feta -- not enough cuc, too much feta), with plain Greek yogurt added into it to mellow it out a little. Served in whole wheat pitas with sliced tomato (didn't have lettuce). Good stuff!

Had Chinese take-out last night from my favorite Chinese restaurant in Garden Grove (borderline Orange), right across the street from the famed Crystal Cathedral. It's a place called Hong Kong Express. There are locations all over Orange County, but I only go to the one in Garden Grove. They give you a ton of food, the prices are low, and the food is amazing. Their orange chicken is the best I have EVER had, and the rest of their food is fantastic (last night I had orange chicken, spicy shredded pork, and chow mein.)

Dee-lish!

Another source of "fast food" is supermarkets. I often buy the wraps and pre-made sandwiches at Fry's, a big chain here. Also, salad bars at some stores can be really good--and quick.

I agree, TB. I find this especially true when I'm in Florida. I'm sure you're familiar with the Publix chain down there. Maybe it's just because there are so many demanding New York retirees in South Florida, but the deli and appy sections in those stores have become almost gourmet. I find myself buying things like whitefish salad in a supermarket! That was unheard of just a few years ago.

I never knew Publix until my folks bought a condo in Hallandale. Clean stores, good food--and, clean toilets in the front of the store! Just try finding a john in a NYC-area supermarket (usually hidden away in the loading dock), and then try to muster the courage to use it.

A friend who was a pharmacist in a supermarket says prepared foods are their highest-profitability items.

More than the drugs???

Probably not.

I mostly eat fast food from McDonald's ... actually I'm not a fan of this meal, as a rule there is added any yuck, just sometimes I want or do not have time to eat.

Subway topped the list of the country's favorite fast food restaurants, beating out burger pushers McDonald's, Burger King and Five Guys. Runners up were Dairy Queen and Wendy's, in second and third place respectively.

Fajita pizza and zinger burger are my favorite fast foods.
They are spicy and tasty.

mcdonalds
taco bell
kfc

For me I would have to say White Castle. Give me 3 Double Jalpeno Sliders and chicken rings with a side of BBQ Sauce. The fries are good too! The original slider is a classic and hits the spot!

The Big Mac is the old reliable.
The same with the crunchwrap supreme from Taco Bell.
The last couple of years though, a chicken Burrito from a local cain called Z-Techa.

A flyer in my local paper today has coupons for Jack in the Box's new cheeseburger creation: "The Hot Mess." It conjurs obnoxious canine images...

Zoning Board in the town next to mine gave approval for a Culver's outlet. Anyone familiar with Culver's? I looked them up on the web--seems they offer more than the usual fast food?

Will you bare my children?

You want your kids to run around naked?

TB - Culver's is terrific. They have the best onion rings and fries out there. They have every kind of burger, fish sandwich, etc. Very tasty! You won't be disappointed.

I like the Jackson hole for burgers

When I go to Berlin I get a ton of big macs at McDonald's.

Thanks Mark.
Are they more of a sit-down/be served place? Or more like McDonalds etc.?

Kfc or McDonalds probably..

Thanks to all. Will give Culver's a try. Local paper says they'll start construction in April, open in July.

subway,mcdonals,dominos pizza,burger king

i dont eat fast food often though

There's a local place around here called The Hat that has some really delicious food. Their pastrami and roast beef dips are great, and they serve the biggest order of chili-cheese fries you've ever seen. They have some good burgers and hot dogs, too.

The Hat

A fitting song!



he went to the bathroom / didn't even wash his hands / he's fixing my food dude / that aint part of the plan

Sonic
Waffle House
Jimmy Johns {Subs)
White Castle
Hardy's/Carls Jr
Chick Filet
Arby's

My wife just learned that Kentucky Fried Chicken has plans to eventually get rid of the bones in their chicken and I had to talk her back down from the ledge.

I suppose the bones were slowing America down from the chicken meat.

If im on the road in the hick sticks I'll eat that Arby's shit.

Might haveto tomorrow.

Pisses me off.

DP

LMAO.

I never liked KFC. In gritty neighborhoods of NYC, we have Kennedy Fried Chicken. I remember when I was young when school would let out I would stop by Kennedy Fried Chicken and buy a huge ice cream cone (3 big scoops for $1). Those were always good.

...I bet Bloomberg forced them into that to protect NYers from choking...

On the west coast, KFC was considered to be the best of the chicken chains. The grittier neighborhoods had Churches Chickens. Around my grandmother's house in East Oakland there were about five franchises!

that would be funnier if it wasn't something that has probably crossed his mind before.

on the topic of fast food, stewarts root beer here in central jersey makes some damn good burgeres/fries/onion rings, and their root beer is the best as far as i'm concerned! the windmill also makes some great bugers, and the hotdogs and cheese fries are also great!

Checkers

Texas Ranch House used to have lots tacos, chicken wings, garlic bread, pizzas not much to drink though. Anyway, they shut down.

Church's Chicken used to sell nice tacos, but they stopped doing so.

Döner Kebab is the number one choice in Berlin.

Hi, I am also really like to eat fast food and burger is my favorite it have many reason as like you can eat it in any position if you are walking or during the driving and you can get it form any where.

Never eat it. Fast food for me is celery sticks and hummus.

Not surprising, given all the Turks in Germany.

I remember, in the early Sixties, when West Germany was so short of labor in the Onkel Ludi years that hundreds of thousands of gastarbeiter were welcomed. Many worked at Volkswagenwerk AG, which was the symbol (at least in America) of the "German Economic Miracle."

But, another German "fast food" got an unwitting boost from President Kennedy in that era. Making his famous visit to the Berlin Wall, JFK said, "Ich bin ein Berliner."
He meant to say that he was standing, as one, with Berliners. But "ein Berliner" is a German pastry; so what he said to the Germans was, "I am a pastry." He should have said, "Ich bin Berliner."

That's a myth. He said what he meant, and everybody got the message. In some parts of West Germany a donut-like pastry is called "Berliner". In Southern Germany they call it "Krapfen". And in the Eastern parts of Germany (including West Berlin) it's called "Pfannkuchen". But even in West Germany nobody misunderstood him.
We even have a pastry called "Amerikaner".

Wendys

Hi

Hi

Hi

Lol

I ate Crizma Burger with great fun Its my favorite fast food .




YOU'LL BE BANNED IF YOU ADD SPAM TO YOUR POSTS AGAIN - SC

In the Bay Area we have a local chain called Nations and they have the best burgers by far. On a national note I'd have to pick Wendys or A&W.

I tried the triple steak stack from Taco Bell last week. Oh, it was so very delicious.

I also never eat fast food, hate it. When I was a little kid my mother would never let me eat any fast food so whenever I would go out with friends that is what we would eat, but then one day around 4:00 in the morning we went to McDonalds and I saw the grossest thing ever and refused to eat fast food ever again.
LOVE hummus though.

"big beef with hot" Portillo's or Al's or down to Punky's for a slice.

Thai chicken wrap from Evos.

Favorite is the sandwiches from Jimmie Johns,, a gormet sandwich chain which is spreading here in Dixie. They are great subs on "Homemade" rolls. Hardy's is good but not healthy

Portillos's where they make hot dogs the right way just the way Joe Fosco likes em'

We have 5 guys, but I think Cook-out is even better- their burgers taste just like you grilled them in the back yard. They also have about 30-40 varieties of milkshake.

Culver's opened near here about 10 days ago. Basically a fast food hamburger place with a more varied menu, including
Reuben sandwich. Pretty good burger with fixings. But In 'n Out is still the champ for me.

Went to Zinburger for the first time last week. Although it's not "fast food", it is a burger joint, and I don't get the fuss. It wasn't BAD, but it wasn't even close to the best burger I've ever had. And at $11 for a bacon cheeseburger with no sides included, it really should be!

I've slowed down on the burgers. Five Guys is good, but when it comes to getting a fast meal from the counter of a chain restaurant, I go with Chipotle. I've always been very satisfiesd there.

Has to be a chicken vindaloo curry for me, with pilau rice and naan bread. Heaven.

Sky Scraper Burger from recently.

2 8oz beef burgers and lots of doner kebab meat. Cheese and other garnishes/sauces.

A Chicken Maryland - Chinese Take-away is always good, which if your from the UK and eat at Chinese Takeaways, will probably see on the European section of the menus.

Fried chicken breast, sausage, ham, chips and usually comes with battered banana and pineapple with syrup for desert.

IN and Out burger.

We're getting a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers outlet here. Anyone have an opinion about them?

My dog and I drive through one for a hot dog (each) occasionally. They do shoestring fries, which is nice for a change. The hot dogs are competent, on a toasted, buttered bun. A little on the small side. The chili tastes okay, but it's more puree than chunky. They occasionally give my dog a little custard in a dish, and he seems to like that pretty well.

Fries at a Chinese place? That's something I've never seen here in San Francisco where we have at least one Chinese restaurant on every commercial block. There are plenty of Chinese and Vietnamese owned donut shops which serve their particular native foods. I've never tried the Chinese or Vietnamese dishes but the donuts are horrible!

When I go to Berlin and I go often. My favorite fast food is pizza and big macs.

Any of you Berliners ever eaten at Sibling Rivalry?

I'm relatively strict about my diet 6 days out of 7. But as a cheat meal...well, what to choose. Belgium has an invasion of McDonalds restaurants, but when I go across the border I prefer Burger King or KFC. Other treats are Chinese takeaway, a Döner Kebab or Pasta Carbonara.
Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I last had McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Chinese, Kebab or Carbonara lol

As for chicken, KFC has NOTHING on Popeye's! Wish there was one nearby. It's pretty good, very nice taste to eat.

White Castle. Nothing better than a few Belly Bombers, murder burgers, when it's 3:00 am and had a few!

Had KFC tonight, can not even remember last time I ate it.

Really not bad, 2-wings and a breast original.
Potatoe wedges, corn on cob.

I better workout tomorrow.

In Colorado they have this sandwich place called Jersey Mikes.. BEST fuckin cheesesteaks ive ever had in my life. Better then any Philly cheese steak ive ever gotten from Genos or Pats in Philly. Also in Denver theres a lot of spanish people, so theres a lot of fast food taco places and mexican food. Some good ones are Rico Pollo and Tacos Rapidos!

Theres a Freddys like a mile from my house. I have been meaning to try them for a while now but I hear they are good..

Also In Colorado they have Fire House subs. They are so damn good. Not sure what other states they are located.

Heard firehouse subs really good

For sandwiches, I stick to Which Wich, so I haven't tried Firehouse. What makes Firehouse so good?

I love Wendy's so much. Their burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and shakes are the best. Compare them to other restaurants, they can kick their asses.

I like bellie busters on occasion White Castle. With that crappy orange drink. Have not had them in years. I think I will sneak out and buy them. My wife and kids go nuts if they catch me.

They seem to want to keep me alive those knuckleheads.

When we do break.... and go for some off the grid foods...

She like bellie bombers and I want that Kentucky Fuck on the bone chicken.

We both are sick for dayz afterwoods.

However, last time we had the Kentucky Fuck, it was not that bad.

BTW - We call KFC / Kentucky Fuck

Had a Wopper today.

It was awesome.

hamburger for sure !

Did you get the 2 for $6? That's honestly not a bad deal at all. A whopper by itself is $4+, so 2 for $6 is solid!

Yes Sir, wife had the Sour Dough King, we skipped the fries and rings but had shakes.
She said it was pretty good and she usually hates all that stuff.

I'm disappointed in the sourdough. You look at the pictures in the restaurant or the commercials on TV and the buns are sourdough and toasted. But every single one I've gotten was nothing like that. It was just 2 pieces of barely toasted white bread, so I stopped getting it, which is disappointing but I do like sourdough as a bun for my burgers.

Too bad there’s no White Castles around our way. We always make a yearly trip or try to at least right after Christmas since 2009.

2017 we were unable to make it. But we went twice so far this year.

I do the same. I try to make a yearly trip when I'm back home. Last year I went and for the first time ever was able to try their breakfast because they serve it all day now (which I'm a fan of). My new favorite is their chicken and waffle slider. OH. MY. GOSH!

Whataburger. No doubt about it.

It's overhyped IMO. Food's not bad, but not this great thing the locals make it out to be. Gets more hype because it's "Texas fast food" (stores are only within the state). Now Chick-Fil-A and Panda Express, those are delicious!

What do you guys think of Sbarro and Five Guys?

Five Guys is good. Fresh burgers.

I had to go back and read this again since I KNOW I heard it somewhere else before.......
Wife just said the same exact thing about this BK Sourdough burger.





Never had or heard of Whataburger, however have had Five guys, chick fil a , panda exp and Sbarro. Enjoyed them all.

Been eating them lately. I love their fries!

Sorry to hear that DP but it appears I'm not the only one. Don't know why they advertise it as such then?

Lately I've been in the mood/eating Chipotle. I'm not a Mexican food eater. Not a fan of queso or beans and I know that's in a lot of their dishes. Tacos I can eat but very rarely do I crave them. Now breakfast tacos, that's another story. Those suckers are GOOD! Anyway, I'd had Chipotle only once in my life a few years ago. I went just to try it out since everyone was raving about it. Had a burrito and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't anything special either so I never went back. Before I left New York for the holidays I met a friend for lunch and he suggested Chipotle. I didn't care, I just wanted to see him before I left. I got a bowl this time rather than a burrito and man it hooked me. I got it the following weekend when I got back home and have still been craving it since then!

I've never been there Irishman12 . I've been afraid to go and try it because of all the negative publicity in the past about Chipotle. Last thing I need is a stomach problem. I know that it's been resolved but that is what keeps me away.

Do me a favor fellow posters... stay away from Chipotle..I've worked in a similar concept called "Andale"...meaning quick fast food on Street Rd. in Bensalem P.A...food is shit..only 4 2 weeks..nice church going ppl. but they do not keep up w/ health food standards...stay way from that kinda shit ( chains)& if u want real deal ...go 2 south philly.

Lol Hoodlum! Feel kinda of the same way. Unfortunately Im not from Philly so I guess I'll have to continue eating where the greatest restaurants in the world are, New York City.

Lol Hoodlum! Feel kinda of the same way. Unfortunately Im not from Philly so I guess I'll have to continue eating where the greatest restaurants in the world are, New York City. [What I would n't give 2 eat in N.Y. 4 just 1 day./quote

I'm sorry Beans, that last post was f##cked up.....I have been 2 N.Y. several times, but when I was in the clothing biz (women's shit mostly..jogging suits & the like in the 80s)...but anyways, I was 2 young 2 appreciate food back in the day b4 I I found my true calling as a Sous Chef …...I don't know how 2 do it but if u look way back in my posts..U can c a post where I was fucked with by Tory Scafidi when I was selling my wares in south philly...back in 1984..I was just a kid & he could have killed me...even on just because I had long hair & came from N.E. Philly...those dudes didn't like metal heads ( hard rock) back then.....if his sis didn't intervene..who knows how many black eyes I would have had....

White Castle is good. We make a special trip up there once a year. My dad loves them.

I like their chicken sandwich and donuts.

I never had White Castle breakfast until they made it all day. My new favorite slider is their chicken and waffle one! Unfortunately, I only get to White Castle about once a year since there aren't any near me.

Years ago I remember we had a Jack in The Box, they were the first with drive through and late night....they had some nasty Tacos that would reverse any hangover effects.

[quote=DuesPaid]Years ago I remember we had a Jack in The Box, they were the first with drive through and late night....they had some nasty Tacos that would reverse any hangover effects.


Yes ,Dues ,as teens,we always went 4 the tacos after smoking a joint or 2..we actually liked their tacos..

Their sourdough Jack is what I go there for. And they have a breakfast sandwich called the loaded breakfast sandwich which has eggs, hickory smoked bacon, ham, sausage, melted American cheese, and toasted sourdough bread!

Holy smokes, I want that... wish we had one around me.

We have a Arby’s but its far away so we dont go there often.

I have a Jack in the Box close to me but I don't go very often, but if I do, I get 1 of these 2 sandwiches. Never been a fan of Arby's.

No White Castle in AZ. Too bad: when I lived in NJ, I loved to treat myself to WC double cheeseburgers every two weeks. Incredibly tasty.
But, to compensate us here in AZ, we have In 'n Out, the Class Act of semi-fast food.

I cant believe we were just talking about Jacks Tacos.

Just saw commercials for Burger King serving Tacos now...... they look just like the nasty Jacks Tacos.

Can’t wait to try them,,,,, hope they are.....” like Jacks”

Yeah I see BK's offering up tacos. I'll more than likely won't try them. I'm not much of a taco/Mexican food person but taco's from Burger King doesn't sound appetizing. Curiosity sure, but quality taste, I doubt it.

That’s what my dad says....at least kind of a little.

So right now Burger King is my favorite restaurant.

Get tacos (although mine w/o cheese and sauce) just lettuce 🥬 and meat 🥩.

Also love the chicken fries there.



Back in like 2011 and 2012 maybe 2013 too... church’s chicken used to have tacos....and those were really good. Almost like Jack in the Box.


I hope my parents are doing this North Carolina trip this year....so we can go to a Jack in The Box.

But it looks you don’t like Jack’s tacos.

Burger King is one of my favorite fast food places (I'll take them over McDonald's usually). They used to have an Italian chicken sandwich that they'd release once a year that I loved but they haven't put it out in years! I know recently they did a chicken parm which I missed out on but the Italian chicken was a regular chicken sandwich (the long kind, not the circular breast) and instead of lettuce and mayo they used mozzarella and marinara sauce. It was so good!

I love Jacks Tacos,,,,,

I was a fan of the Chiicken sandwich years ago but never had the Italian, I’m sure its good..

The Whopper is the best of The Best Fast Foods.
Then Kentucky Fuck Chicken.

Never had Churches Chicekn or Taco but would love to try

Did the Chicken Sandwich Challenge today since Popeye's restocked their inventory. And while Popeye's sandwich is bigger and it's a good sandwich on it's own, compared to Chiclk-fil-A, I'll still take Chick-fil-A over it.

Arizona's only White Castle opened in Scottsdale three weeks ago. It's the largest of their outlets anywhere. We were there last Sunday at 9:20 a.m., just 20 minutes after they opened for business. Already, a line of cars around the property--two hour wait. We joined a long line to get inside--45 minute wait. A medical tent outside staffed by a nurse and police to treat people who pass out in the heat waiting to get inside. I got some double cheeseburgers. Now they stick half a bun between the meat patties, turning it into a mini Big Mac. Spoiled the experience because now there's far more bread than meat and cheese.

It's just FAST FOOD. Couldn't they wait another day? What a waste of resources.

That White Castle story reminds me of the chicken sandwich craze that's been going on at Popeye's Turnbull. First, they had budgeted their inventory in August through the month of September and ran out nationwide in I believe 2 weeks or so (still in August - blew through their entire September inventory without even reaching the month). A man recently was stabbed to death over one in Maryland. Whereas me, I was in the drive-thru yesterday for less than 10 minutes. Although I won't lie, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on some White Castle next month when I go back home!

I tried these just to try them. The meat was more of a paste - never again!

I probably do Chick File A more than any other place nowadays. All time favorites are Roy Rogers, which is still around in the mid-Atlantic, and Gino's, which closed 35 years ago, but had a little attempt at a revival recently.

I grew up on Roy Rogers as well but haven't seen one for years and the one by me closed decades ago. Would love to try it again sometime.

Are they good? They better be if all these people are beating and killing each other over them.

https://www.businessinsider.com/pop...men-throwing-food-trays-at-one-another-8

Had a Big Mac yesterday, have not had one in over a year.

Consistency equals Success

They're not bad but definitely not worth the hype. Like I said in a previous post, I'll stick with Chick-fil-A personally.

Don't a lot of people boycott Chick-fil-A because of their CEO's personal beliefs about the LGBT community? They don't open on a Sunday, do they? Is that because of his religious beliefs?

I don’t think so, I know a few lesbians who are fans of the food and are true libs , meaning they are tolerant of all, even the people who do not agree or support their life style.

Yes, people boycott Chick-fil-A because of their religious beliefs and they are closed on Sundays (allowing employees the day off and for any to attend church if they so wish). I support them but others have boycotted them.

Mc EE d’S

Started of my Super Bowl weekend with a Big Mac and Doulbe Cheeseburger.

I Cana get great burgers at home and at many other fantastic restaurants but McDonalds is always consistent and Tasty.

So the chicken sandwich challenge is between Chick-Fil-A and Popeye's and for my money, I'd take the Chick-Fil-A sandwich. However, I went out with some coworkers to a local food truck today for lunch and this was their chicken sandwich. And I must say, it beats out both restaurants. We have a new winner in my book!

Shawarma in particular at the end of a night out.

Nice.

Shawarma's good at any time of the day!

I’m gunna look that up

OH.... sURE iM IN .......


I’m in, ate from Rafique food cart & truck for years in Nyc

Recently tried a Culver's in this area. I had a double deluxe with cheese, then a triple deluxe. Pretty tasty sandwich.

Tried Jimmy John's sandwich near here. Not bad at all. A Jersey Mike's opened here recently. Barely a cut above Subway. Awful.

Never had Jimmy John's or Jersey Mike's even though they're both around me. Never heard of Culver's though.

Love Shawarma..I like it w/all the fixins, rst. eggplant..hummus, hot sce.,,also Falafel. Love mediterrainian food period.

Anybody have a small but well known hoagie shop chain store called "Primo's" nearby??..AWESOME true Philly hoagies...prob not... b-cause they only source their rolls from Liscio's bakery (seeded) in south philly ,b ut I thought I'd ask anyways..

Nope, but i am fortunate enough to have a hero shop near by that gets its bread delivered from Arthur Ave in the Bronx every morning other than Sundays.

Sundays they are closed and I respect that, we have few family owned Resturants in my area that are closed every Sunday.

Same. Love Mediterranean food as well (plus Indian). Got in to both in recent years and have been a big fan of both.

I know , right...Indian Butter chicken rules....also , anything Tandoori..but not 2 hot (spicy]..

1.14 on this vid,

https://youtu.be/ESu4wyFksYY

Pronounced (GHEE)...it is a form of clarified pure butter used by Indian chefs..& is very nice when used properly..seafood,,on the the other hand..is not 1 of the better fortes of Indian educated chefs of a collegiate nature..leaving poultry & lamb &also beef their only desk skills...as far as meat goes..just my 2 cents.

And 2 nite….wife actually cooked...real homemade kielbasa from Czerves (google it) in Port Richmond..Phila...w/ Russian kraut & carmelized onions,..apples & roasted turnips..gotta hand it 2 her ...she's come a long way...(w/my guidance of course.).so proud of her...I stayed in the den the whole time...no instruction...only wine.

Very nice, my Da loved Turnips , I remember eating them as a kid and liked them.
It was on the TG dinner table every year.

Yes, Dues...Turnips as well as Parsnips rule in the winter veg. bracket....as we speak..I'm having some Matzoh Ball soup..I love this wintertime comfortfood ...

ENJOY..... i went off today.....

Mc E D’s. Had to get one of those Shamrock Shakes.

Not fast food . but 2 lazy 2 look up Dinner 2nite thread..Made a big pot of Split pea ..w/ the ham hocks & leftover bone from 2 nites ago..real stock..1 bag o' split peas' carrots. onions celery.bay leaves..& Goya ham cubes..wife didn't think I could do it as good as her dad , but she said it was better...she likes it 2 thick 4 my liking..as long as she's happy though i'm cool..secret she don't know..."smoked paprika"..she loves me..!

Nice...Smoked Paprika, very interesting.

Check out what Consumer Reports says about fast food chains:
https://www.consumerreports.org/cro...st-food-restaurants-in-america/index.htm

Not surprised by any of that.

Wish I had some of those West Coast resturants here.

KFC recently released a donut and chicken sandwich, which I was able to try today. It was very good and I recommend trying it out!

Wow, I saw that commercial last night.

I should try that.

Later I will take two Chinese spring rolls known here as loempia. They were introduced by immigrants from Indonesia, a former colony of the Netherlands. Loempias are filled with bean sprouts, chopped omelette, and sliced chicken, very nice with sweet and spicy sauce.

Dam, I would love to try that. Sounds great.

I just had them very good, mabe you are familiar with the Vietnamese ones. I love them also, they are smaller. I prefer the bigger Chinese spring rollls though.

Damn Hollander ..u hit a note..not quite a spring roll of sorts ..but a wonderful Indo version of a thin crepe (originally)..of street food @ it's best ..I've had it filled w/ fish, sprouts ,thinly shaved pickled ginger ,pork & egg..YUM!!!...many riffs on this dish..I'm so glad that someone else besides a chef knows about obscure international street food.

I really miss Chinese food but not going there.

I could really go for a Whopper but not going there either.

I went to BK on Saturday and they kinda screwed up my order, food was cold, and they weren’t giving out free refills either. Was not happen with my experience to say the least, but I’ll still go back.

I can't remember if I've asked this before, but is Five Guys any good? It would want to be for how expensive it is.

That's about a week's worth of calories.

Five Guys is good but a little more price wise than McDonald's or Burger King. I say give them a shot.

For sure! But it was good and wish they would have kept it around longer. For some reason when KFC says things are only for a limited time, that means 2 weeks for them.

Recently had a Arby’s Roast Beef & Chedder on onion roll.

Good stuff.

Best Roast Beef sandwich was on Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay.

Roll & Roaster

I've only ever eaten at Arby's once or twice but was never a big fan of their food (not really a Roast Beef fan in general).

Arby's turkey sandwiches are really good and have plenty of turkey for the money.

Gonna try Church's chicken sandwich this weekend and see how it stacks up against Chick-Fil-A and Popeye's. For my money, I prefer Chick-Fil-A over Popeye's and I heard Church's isn't better than either so my expectations aren't very high going in to it. But, only one way to find out.

Waiting for my Saté babi.

Update on this, as suspected, the Church's chicken sandwich was uneventful. Not bad, but is #3 on my list behind Popeye's (#2) and Chick-Fil-A (#1).

CFA seams to be the better these days.....

My local KFC has gone down hill....really sucks and will not be returning.

Also, something has gone terribly wrong with White Castle, they have been rebuilding all their locations and when they reopen the food is very different, this happen on two occasions in two different locations.

These kids of fast food were good when I was younger but now they suck.

Maybe its just me.

CFA is awesome but a local spot by me actually beats them. It's a mom-and-pop which used to be a food truck but they've since opened a place of their own. I had the KFC chicken sandwiches but I need to try them again because I did it after a few drinks and don't remember if I liked them or not (or if they're worth picking up) So I've gotta revisit them. I also tried McDonald's new chicken sandwiches and they were GARBAGE! Easily the last 2 spots on my list after Church's, Popeye's, and CFA. The regular was my least favorite as the chicken was rubbery, and I don't think they even put any condiments on it (or if they did, it was so little that it hardly had any on it at all). The spicy was a little better but the only thing that makes it spicy is the sauce, not the chicken. I was hoping the chicken itself would have added spices to it but nope, just the sauce. Total rip off and disappointment. Don't waste your time or money!

Please don't tell me that about White Castle. I always try to make a stop when I'm back home and I don't get to go as often as I'd like as the closest one to me is about 45-60 minutes away one way. How is the food different?

Well, if I was not going to tell you then you would not hear that the bun has changed......the meat has changed and the dressing has change.


We will find in the near future, the detailed facts that all FF Resturants changed distro ( location opps) , production, labor and of course process of ingredients have been altered for not only proffit but control in eating habits

I have some meatballs made by my mom they are the best!!

That is so disappointing to hear. I already know, because it's cheaper! Don't mess with a good thing! Especially when you have an entrenched fan base. You think this may have anything to do with COVID and lack of supply or this is a permanent fixture going forward?

Honey butter chicken biscuit challenge: Whataburger (left) vs Wendy’s (right). Wendy’s is currently running a promotion for their HBCB at the moment ($1.99), so I decided to take them up on it and compare it to Whataburger’s. I preferred Wendy’s biscuit as it’s softer than Whataburger’s (that’s always been a knock against Whataburger’s HBCB IMO, the hardness of their biscuit) but for every other category in terms of taste of sauce, amount of sauce on the biscuit, the chicken, portion size, Whataburger is the clear favorite.

I think these changes are permanent and think they took the opportunity with Covid to sneak it in.

They both look really good.

We do not have Whataburger but will see if my Wendys has the HBCB

Wendy's will have it, it's a nation wide promotion. Be curious to your thoughts if you do indeed get it.

Is it a breakfast item?

I will look for it.

Yes it is.

Today for lunch I tried Burger King's new Ch'King chicken sandwich. And other than the "savory sauce" and a different bun, this is no difference than any other chicken sandwich Burger King offers. There was barely any sauce on my sandwich so it's hard to tell if it makes a difference and while I appreciate the new bun, again, there isn't much difference between this and other chicken sandwiches offered by Burger King. The chicken was good, moist, but lacked seasoning. The sandwich as a whole, with very little sauce, felt dry. Overall, this is nothing special and a middle of the pack when comparing to other chicken sandwiches offered.

Heard that Taco Bell was now serving Wings so we went a grabbed a few , they are really good and just the way I like them,

Breaded and fried dry with the sauce on the side.
They come with Spicy ranch or nacho sauce, I rather dip them in my own Franks Hot sauce.

Very Good.