Your favorite fast food place,

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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2011
    My fav is probably Arbys. I prefer a roast beef sandwich over a burger.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited September 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    My fav is probably Arbys. I prefer a roast beef sandwich over a burger.
    I used to eat at Arby's often. However, the last time I got food from there I found part of a plastic glove in one of the sandwiches. Specifically, the end of one of the fingers. Don't get me wrong, no blood or anything like that, but it still disturbed me. It certainly makes me wonder how it got there at all. This was about 3 or 4 years ago, and I still haven't gone back. I've thought about giving it another try, but never been able to get past that and regain the desire to eat their food.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2011
    First, the stuff that Arby's puts on a sandwich is NOT roast beef. I don't liek to be a food snob, esp when it comes to fast food, but that grey tasteless crap compared to an actual roast beef sandwich .... it's incredible to me that they can legally call it roast beef.


    Second, are Qdoba and Chipotle really considered fast food? I guess they are... never thought of them that way though. IF you can't have a drive through I don't think you should be eligible :)
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited September 2011
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    The Mexican food trucks are certianly tasty, but someone a couple of days ago pointed this out to me......They park all day long in one place, so where do they go the bathroom?

    I've actually seen several of them use the facilities at a business nearby, usually where some of the workers go to eat for lunch and they let them use their bathrooms.

    But just incase, try to get a peek inside for jars and cans with strange substances inside :eek:
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited September 2011
    Carls Jrs six dollar burgers rock!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2011
    With ZERO hesitation, Steak 'n Shake. Now if we could just get one in Az.
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  • thesurfer
    thesurfer Posts: 574
    edited September 2011
    AS i said, ive never been to 5 Guys, but i saw something about burger joints on discovery, They did a spot on them, it was about how there taters, are brouht in every day, And that they make the best fries, i think theres one near, or in dallas,
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  • thesurfer
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    edited September 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    First, the stuff that Arby's puts on a sandwich is NOT roast beef. I don't liek to be a food snob, esp when it comes to fast food, but that grey tasteless crap compared to an actual roast beef sandwich .... it's incredible to me that they can legally call it roast beef.


    Second, are Qdoba and Chipotle really considered fast food? I guess they are... never thought of them that way though. IF you can't have a drive through I don't think you should be eligible :)
    Bobman, if its not real roast beef, what is it, seriously, do you think its some , bi-product, you know like the fake hot lunch burgers, we got in school,?? we called them soyie burgers,
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    edited September 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    If you ever end up in Indianapolis, 96th Street Steakburgers is as good as The Habit is here in L.A


    96th St. Burgers is outstanding.

    I like Qdoba for Mexican.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Five Guys only recently came up this way. There's one right down the street from me and several in NH at this point.

    In'N'Out is strictly a west coast thing (and I think there are a few in Texas now as well). They refuse to franchise, so they will likely never be nationwide. You have to do something I like to call "travel."

    I'll have to check that out, thanks.

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    Travel is not a problem here.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2011
    thesurfer wrote: »
    Bobman, if its not real roast beef, what is it, seriously, do you think its some , bi-product, you know like the fake hot lunch burgers, we got in school,?? we called them soyie burgers,

    I'm sure it is technically beef. But roast beef from my standpoint is red, pink, or brown depending on how well you like it, and by any measure Arby's is grey. Grey is a color I associate with sick / turned beef, not healthy yummy beef.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited September 2011
    I'm a fan of Baja Fresh, but they don't do drive through....love me some burrito ultimo
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited September 2011
    Smash burger is our favorite, 5 guys is decent as well.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,715
    edited September 2011
    IF the weekend paper has coupons for them, Steak N' Shake.

    Ditto for Chick-Fil-A.

    But for good ol' wholesomeness and goodness ...... White Castle.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited September 2011
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    In and out is awesome, much better than 5 guys to me. Mooyahs (a Dallas joint that's now here is waco) might just top them both. Both burgers and fries are incredible.

    You just as well skip the fries at Mooyahs and order a salt lick.
    Burgers were good, but NEVER order the fries.
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  • adcomcyclone
    adcomcyclone Posts: 49
    edited September 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    First, the stuff that Arby's puts on a sandwich is NOT roast beef. I don't liek to be a food snob, esp when it comes to fast food, but that grey tasteless crap compared to an actual roast beef sandwich .... it's incredible to me that they can legally call it roast beef.


    Second, are Qdoba and Chipotle really considered fast food? I guess they are... never thought of them that way though. IF you can't have a drive through I don't think you should be eligible :)

    I also say Chipotle. In comparison to my local Chic FilA, the Chipotle walk in is faster than going to the Chic Fil A drive through...always packed, so drive through doesn't mean fast in some cases.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2011
    For a burger - In 'n Out.

    But when I have a hankerin' for a burrito, there is a local taco shop called Cotija's that makes a killer carnitas burrito - drizzle with lots of hot sauce....mmmmmm....

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  • thesurfer
    thesurfer Posts: 574
    edited September 2011
    There was a place down here called Captian dees, a fish joint,, man they were great,, ive seen them upnorth as well, better than LJS, in my OP,
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited September 2011
    The squeeze inn.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAw9bh0Opck Its all about the fried cheese.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited September 2011
    Psht, only a DOUBLE drive thru could take the top of this list, char-broiled and all, COOKOUT! Where else can I get a chedder style burger, onion rings, corn dog, and a drink for $5.00!!

    http://www.cookoutnc.com/
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited September 2011
    cody,I like the prices better at your place.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2011
    BeefJerky wrote: »
    I used to eat at Arby's often. However, the last time I got food from there I found part of a plastic glove in one of the sandwiches. Specifically, the end of one of the fingers. Don't get me wrong, no blood or anything like that, but it still disturbed me. It certainly makes me wonder how it got there at all. This was about 3 or 4 years ago, and I still haven't gone back. I've thought about giving it another try, but never been able to get past that and regain the desire to eat their food.

    Yea stuff like that really makes you not even like the taste. My worst one was a hair that had been batter dipped from Long John Silver's. It was in a side of crums. Just a chunck of fried batter with a air going through it.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited September 2011
    jbooker82 wrote: »
    Yea stuff like that really makes you not even like the taste. My worst one was a hair that had been batter dipped from Long John Silver's. It was in a side of crums. Just a chunck of fried batter with a air going through it.
    I've found a piece of hair in food before, but I'll usually just remove it and move on. Honestly, it doesn't bother me too much since it's so common. Plus, I can understand how one might get in there. However, batter dipped hair would probably be a completely different story.

    As for the plastic glove part, I still can't figure out how or why it ended up in there. What it does tell me is that that "chef" isn't paying attention and/or just doesn't give a care. This makes me wonder what else might have happened to the sandwiches. I think it's that thought that makes it so disturbing to me.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited September 2011
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    The squeeze inn.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAw9bh0Opck Its all about the fried cheese.

    I've had one of their burgers a few years back. They are very good, but IMO can be a little overwhelming.:eek: Very good though.

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  • CNWDI
    CNWDI Posts: 91
    edited September 2011
    I love In-N-Out and have gone straight there from the airport when arriving in Cali...but haven't traveled that far west in 2 years.

    In Maryland:
    Chick Fil A for best breakfast (Spicy Chicken Biscuit, add Egg, comes to $0.59 plus tax if there's a coupon for a free chicken biscuit in the mail which there usually is)

    5 Guys for overall best burger due to topping selection. My 10-year-old who eats his burgers plain can't decide between 5 Guys and Wendy's and I'd tend to agree if I were eating them plain.

    McDonalds wins best small/cheap burger ($1.00 McDouble) and ties with Wendy's for best fast food fries. Even at the original 5 Guys in No. VA I'm not as impressed with their "fry them one time only" fries which to me are never crispy enough.

    Popeyes (spicy chicken tenders) and Chick Fil A (nuggets) tied for best boneless chicken. Popeyes wins for bone-in, but you'd be amazed at how quickly a dozen (inebriated?) adults can hoover down a tray of 100 Chick Fil A nuggets...
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited September 2011
    I like Culvers not only the burgers, but they have walleye dinners, chicken dinners, they have a lot to offer for a fast food place the root beer is as good if not better than A&W's not to mention the frozen custard.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited September 2011
    CNWDI wrote: »
    Chick Fil A for best breakfast (Spicy Chicken Biscuit, add Egg, comes to $0.59 plus tax if there's a coupon for a free chicken biscuit in the mail which there usually is)

    WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT???? I didn't even know I could add an egg to a spicy chicken biscuit! Review coming TOMORROW!
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    I like Culvers not only the burgers, but they have walleye dinners, chicken dinners, they have a lot to offer for a fast food place the root beer is as good if not better than A&W's not to mention the frozen custard.

    I haven't heard of Culver's since I moved to NC, grandma loved it, great chicken dinners!

    Anyone in the Winston-Salem area ever? It may not be a chain, but is fast and cheep - Kermit's Hot Dog House, pimento cheese foot long special. Wow, best dog in in NC, much better then Jay-Bees in Statesville. Always remember, cash only.

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    The Habit is the best burger you can get in SoCal. My wife hates burgers, but cannot get enough of this place. She liked IN-n-Out a lot when she felt like a burger(rarely) but now we are going to the Habit twice a week! Their quality is always 100% top notch, the service is even better.


    http://www.habitburger.com/

    never even heard of The Habit before.......

    i love In-N-Out Double Double Burger animal style (no pickles) fry animal style and a large shake
    num num

    like Carl's Jr. and Sonics

    had whataburger and it was ok same with whilecastle

    they just opened up a Five guys burger place in Mira loma off of the 15. ill give it a try never weekend for sure.......

    i cant stand McD's



    nessy burgers off of the 15/78 is AWESOME!!!!! truck stop place.
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  • gdpeck
    gdpeck Posts: 840
    edited September 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    never even heard of The Habit before.......
    The Habit is fantastic. Fresh ingredients like in-n-out, but they char-grill AND grill the burgers, so you get a little bit of that char-grill taste, but not dried out like Burger King (horrible) or Carls Jr.
    mole' wrote: »
    i love In-N-Out Double Double Burger animal style (no pickles) fry animal style and a large shake
    num num
    agreed on the burger. I can't get with animal fry's though. Not enough taste pay-off for all the sogginess.

    Five Guys is good but overpriced, and overrated. It's not the same thing as in-n-out, and also not as good.

    SmashBurger is outstanding

    I like, but don't love Culvers burgers, but all their stuff seems fresh and prepared with some care. Service is good too.

    One of my new favorites is a chain called Freddy's Steakburgers. They have frozen custard like Culvers, but I like the burgers better, and they have super thin fries that are super addicting. Great plain, or doused with chilli and cheese. That's a soggy mess, I can relate too.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited September 2011
    we have a little mom and pop place here called the plover drive thru. 1 buck for REAL beef burgers like double cheese and bacon ect and lots of great stuff. My fav is the steak burger on texas toast with cheese curds for the side. Yeah prob like 1 billion calories but I go on the days I'm not counting.

    Besides that not many other places. Usually like Taco Bell or better yet Taco Johns as it has more flavor.
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