The Best Fast Food,time after time...

We've been talking a lot on another threat about the worst fast food franchise...and boy do we have different opinions...BUT..what is that franchise you LOOK for when far away from home..the chain you can trust as a general rule, for constant quality and enjoyable menu. I'm curious.
leethebard

Sonic or Waffle House. There are others I trust to get the exact same thing every time, but I actually enjoy the food at those two.

Felix4067,I'll agree with you...I like both those....especially Waffle House for a good Breakfast...I'd also add The Cracker Barrel....food consistent...as is the setting...one place to another.
lee

Soft-Drinks? SONIC, I don't buy much food at Sonic but they are top-rated in my book for the Slushes!! Both the Cherry-Lime (with extra Lime) and the Strawberry-Lemon are outstanding.

Chicken? POPEYES wins everytime. Good stuff (Spicy) and at bargain prices.

Burgers? Midwest- CULVERS. SoCal- FARMER BOYS and IN N OUT

Taco's ? JACK IN THE BOX 2 for a buck. Not Hi-Quality, But so addictive!!

Well, it's a new year. I suppose it is about time this board had another 500 post fight about Waffle House.

Sometimes this site is like an evil merry-go-round.

Waffle House is not classified as a fast food place.

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Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

Waffle House is not classified as a fast food place.

I agree with that. Every thing that they prepare is to your order. I take Mamaw Smith there for breakfast on occasion at 5:00AM. She truly enjoys it. So do I but it definately is not fast food.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I agree..it's not fast food...but it is road food...and,in my humble opinion...pretty good...and for the price,great!
lee

Today, my son and granddaugter and I went to the Waffle House in Frederick, MD, a 30 mile drive for us. It seemed like most of the people there came in every single day. When one elderly gentleman walked out, every employee in the place said "Goodbye Mr. Bill.................see you tomorrow>" Now that is endearing and so unlike a chain. I love Waffle House for the "hometown" and neighborly feeling that one gets there. Incidentally, we sat at the counter and "Mr. Bill" sat next to me. He had a full breakfast and left exactly 51 cents as his tip and I learned that he left the same tip every single day...........terrible tip in my opinion, but he was treated most graciously.....................gotta love the WH.

I second the Popeye's vote. pb

I've always enjoyed Waffle House ... A chain, but not FF.

I break my no chain rule for Steak & Shake and White Castle ... not much beyond that though.

Chick-fil-A

I don't have any of the above mentioned in my area but around here it would have to be a Boston Market.
Not the beast but a step above the rest. Chow Jim

LOLOL pigiron. I would second Chick-Fil-A.

Now keep in mind folks, that in Indiana there are non-Waffle House Waffle Houses (I believe the ones that kept the name predated the chain). Those are totally Roadfood, and quite often the best joint in town for breakfast--I submit the one in Bloomington for evidence.

Bojangles.

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Originally posted by Pigiron

Well, it's a new year. I suppose it is about time this board had another 500 post fight about Waffle House.

Sometimes this site is like an evil merry-go-round.

Or Groundhog Day

Chipotle's. Best Fast Food IMO.

I cannot stand any ff fried chicken and basically use McDonald's only for a cheap on the run breakfast. ($1.00 chicken biscuit) No Wendy's, BK, TB, Arby's, etc. for me. Occasionally, I'll opt for a Chic-Fil-A grilled chicken salad if I'm pressed into eating at a mall food court (tough to eat a salad while driving).

My favorite fast food place is Culver's. They have a variety of meals not many fast food places can compare to from hamburgers, to steak sandwiches, to fish sandwiches, to chicken sandwiches all made from quality ingredients. You also have a choice between a malt or a shake and fries or onion rings.

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Originally posted by Davydd

My favorite fast food place is Culver's. They have a variety of meals not many fast food places can compare to from hamburgers, to steak sandwiches, to fish sandwiches, to chicken sandwiches all made from quality ingredients. You also have a choice between a malt or a shake and fries or onion rings.

I agree with that. I first tried them in Milwaukee about eight years ago. I was hooked. Since then they have expanded.

I like the fact that the serve fresh. You sit down and your order is delivered. Not premade. Great burgers, fish sandwich and everything else.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Another place that I totally enjoy at the mall is Sakkio Japan. Super great teriyaki chicken. All is cooked fresh along wish fresh steamed veggies. Great teriyaki sauce.

http://www.prudentialcenter.com/dine/dine_detail.php?id=55

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

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Originally posted by Davydd

My favorite fast food place is Culver's. They have a variety of meals not many fast food places can compare to from hamburgers, to steak sandwiches, to fish sandwiches, to chicken sandwiches all made from quality ingredients. You also have a choice between a malt or a shake and fries or onion rings.

I agree with that. I first tried them in Milwaukee about eight years ago. I was hooked. Since then they have expanded.

I like the fact that the serve fresh. You sit down and your order is delivered. Not premade. Great burgers, fish sandwich and everything else.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

If everything is made to order, aren't we getting away from the topic of FastFood? pb

The remark about Culver's reminded me ... yes, they are viable and so is Farmer Boy's in Socal.

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

Another place that I totally enjoy at the mall is Sakkio Japan. Super great teriyaki chicken. All is cooked fresh along wish fresh steamed veggies. Great teriyaki sauce.

http://www.prudentialcenter.com/dine/dine_detail.php?id=55

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Paul I agree with you about Sakkio Japan. I had it New Years Eve day for lunch and it was great. I always ask for extra teriyaki sauce.

Another of my fav. nonroadfood chain is Outback. Absolutely one of my fav. places to eat.

I enjoyed a Culver's Bacon Burger this morning and as usual it was a very good Burger. While talking with the manager of our local Culvers, he let know that the Walleye will be back on the menu at the end of this month. That means we will start eating the fish sandwich again instead of the Burgers for awhile. Culvers makes an excellent Walleye Sandwich (Remember we are in Southern Indiana where Walleye on the menu is not a normal/regular choice!)

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Originally posted by porkbeaks


If everything is made to order, aren't we getting away from the topic of FastFood? pb

I have to agree. Also, I was assuming we were taling about nationally known places. I mean, Doug's Fish Fry is "Fast Food" (you order and pick up from a counter) and it's one of the best fish fries I've ever been to ( and I've been to a lot of fish frys), but that isn't really helpful for anyone who lives outside or doesn't visit the Central NY area.

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Originally posted by porkbeaks

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

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Originally posted by Davydd

My favorite fast food place is Culver's. They have a variety of meals not many fast food places can compare to from hamburgers, to steak sandwiches, to fish sandwiches, to chicken sandwiches all made from quality ingredients. You also have a choice between a malt or a shake and fries or onion rings.

I agree with that. I first tried them in Milwaukee about eight years ago. I was hooked. Since then they have expanded.

I like the fact that the serve fresh. You sit down and your order is delivered. Not premade. Great burgers, fish sandwich and everything else.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

If everything is made to order, aren't we getting away from the topic of FastFood? pb

You are correct. A five minute wait is not fast food.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Taco John's , Jack in the Box, and Del Taco.

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Originally posted by Al-The Mayor-Bowen


I enjoyed a Culver's Bacon Burger this morning and as usual it was a very good Burger. While talking with the manager of our local Culvers, he let know that the Walleye will be back on the menu at the end of this month. That means we will start eating the fish sandwich again instead of the Burgers for awhile. Culvers makes an excellent Walleye Sandwich (Remember we are in Southern Indiana where Walleye on the menu is not a normal/regular choice!)

The Walleye sandwich is on the menu all the time year round here in Minnesota.

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Originally posted by Davydd

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Originally posted by Al-The Mayor-Bowen


I enjoyed a Culver's Bacon Burger this morning and as usual it was a very good Burger. While talking with the manager of our local Culvers, he let know that the Walleye will be back on the menu at the end of this month. That means we will start eating the fish sandwich again instead of the Burgers for awhile. Culvers makes an excellent Walleye Sandwich (Remember we are in Southern Indiana where Walleye on the menu is not a normal/regular choice!)

The Walleye sandwich is on the menu all the time year round here in Minnesota.

I truly enjoy their walleye sandwich but unfortunately, it is not always available in their other shops out of Minnesota.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

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Originally posted by porkbeaks

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

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Originally posted by Davydd

My favorite fast food place is Culver's. They have a variety of meals not many fast food places can compare to from hamburgers, to steak sandwiches, to fish sandwiches, to chicken sandwiches all made from quality ingredients. You also have a choice between a malt or a shake and fries or onion rings.

I agree with that. I first tried them in Milwaukee about eight years ago. I was hooked. Since then they have expanded.

I like the fact that the serve fresh. You sit down and your order is delivered. Not premade. Great burgers, fish sandwich and everything else.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

If everything is made to order, aren't we getting away from the topic of FastFood? pb

You are correct. A five minute wait is not fast food.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I dunno. I consider it fast food. The food comes fast food wrapped. It is not delivered sit down restaurant style. They also have drive-up window ordering. The wait is not very long and they give you drinks right away and you pick everything else up at a condiment station. If you order something other than a burger at McDonald's you can sometimes have just as long a wait or more and less conveniently to boot.