Your favorite fast food joint.

[Odin2005]

We have a burger joint here in Fargo called Culver's that has just AWESOME burgers and very good Blizzard-like ice-cream things called "concrete mixers".

[Ghost in the Machine]

1. Fast food comes in a joint now??

AWESOME!!!!!!! :bounce:

I'll have a beef & bean blunt, please...

:hi:

[Mopar151]

20. I think I had one

At Tacos-Tacos last summer

[enigmatic]

2. Tim Hortons

As an Expat turned Canuck, I never start my weekends w/o some Timmy's:

[AsahinaKimi]

3. PANDA EXPRESS

[crim son]

4. I guess it's going to have to be Wendy's.

There aren't any "funky" fast food places in Bangor, Maine and I am a huge fan of Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich. Man, I need to get over there some time soon.

[Jamastiene]

7. Wendy's for me too, but

my favorite is the Carolina Classic Burger. It has chili and slaw. zOMG, it melts in your mouth. I love it. :9

[crim son]

8. Well yeah, but we only have the regular, boring chains up here.

I've been told that the gas station up the road is being converted into a fast-food Mexican place that isn't Taco Time but over here, there is nothing else. I eagerly await the opening. :)

[begin_within]

58. I would also say Wendy's except that

they mess up the order every single time I go there. Inevitably there is something missing, or a wrong item, or whatever. They cannot get even the simplest orders right. Otherwise I think their food is decent for the fast-food category anyway.

[SoxFan]

5. Popeye's

The biscuits are amazing!

[donheld]

13. +1

The red Beans & Rice are a delight too

[GoCubsGo]

23. I love their green beans.

I would be happy with a pint of them and a biscuit.

[MiddleFingerMom]

6. A BBQ joint, but there's a twist.

.
Brushfire Barbecue, believe it or not, for their SALADS.
.
Best I've ever had anywhere. Baby greens, veggies to include
roasted corn cut fresh from the cob, 4 or 5 types of fruit --
including strawberries, mandarin oranges, and apples -- a huge
slab of garlic toast, a serving of your choice of shredded
cheese and barbecue meat (if desired). They only have one
dressing, and fortunately it's one of the best balsamic
vinaigrettes I've ever had.
.
As a young man, I was stationed in Germany -- a truly healthy
culture when it comes to libidinous issues, especially compared
to our repressive Puritanically-tainted upbringings (one of
Cliff Claven from Cheers' greatest lines was "Problems? I don't
have any sexual p-p-p-p-p-p-problems!").
.
As a group of young soldiers over there, in comparison to our
American-dwelling demographic, we didn't suffer very much from
frustration and involuntary celibacy, so we didn't seem to need
erotic dreams as a coping mechanism. One night, sitting around
a campfire, we somehow reached the point where we, almost to
a person, came out of the closet and confessed that our sensual
dreams were now all about the fast food that we could not get
(they just started importing McDonald's and other joints about
the time I left).
.
My personal "wet dream" was about Whoppers (you Freudians hush
yer mouths right NOW!!).
.
I guess my point is that we seemed to have discovered that, in
the hierarchy of needs and desires, fast food ranks up there
second only to sex.
.
And hell YEAH, I want fries with that!!!

[crim son]

9. MiddleFingerMom, do you know LeftyMom?

Curious.

[Kali]

10. ...

:spray:

[crim son]

12. Innocent question, Kali!

It was just hard not to make the connection. :D

[MiddleFingerMom]

19. Fingering Mom and Pop

Hi, crim son!
.
Kali's been asking me to join up here for a while now. She told me
that there were some similarities between me and a poster with the
name LeftyFingerPop -- so many that she thought I had snuck in and
was using the name as a disguise of sorts.
.
THAT was pretty funny... and I really liked the name, so I simply
riffed off his username to come up with mine. Thanks, LeftyFingerPop!!
.
Not sure how much consternation a man with a "Mom" username will
cause, but I think it could cause some hilarious "incidents" that'd
more than make up for any possible gender confusion. Keep 'em
off-balance.
.
You know how it is when you lean back too far in your chair and
almost fall backwards, but save yourself at the last second? I
feel like that all day --Stephen Wright
.
Who also said, "I'd KILL for a Nobel Peace Prize."
.
He's kinda funny.

[fizzgig]

11. probably sonic

i'm a sucker for their chili cheese tots :9

[Mudoria]

14. Arby's

[blue_onyx]

28. Arby's use to be my favorite

They had this really good turkey sub but got rid of it. Instead, they now have toasted subs which aren't nearly as good.

[Frosty1]

30. Arby's is still my favorite

They have a Gyro that is wonderful.

[leeroysphitz]

15. Acapulco Gold. n/t

[soleiri]

16. I can't decide

It's either Baker's, Farmer boys or El Grande Burrito.

those are our go to places when we get home too late to make dinner.

[old mark]

17. We usually go to Burger King or Taco Bell chains, but maybe only 6 times a year for both.

For fast food, we usually go to a local Italian sandwich/pizza place or get Chinese take out.

mark

[Ter]

18. The ones I truly love...

Are Popeye's, Taco Bell, and White Castle. The others are simply acceptable at best.

[TommyO]

61. Definitely Popeyes for me!

Their chicken and biscuits are far better than the crap that KFC pushes.

[JCMach1]

21. Krystal!

[Auggie]

22. Taylor's Refresher

San Francisco and Napa County.

Real Food done very well.

[GoCubsGo]

24. Quiznos

I love their veggie sub. It's the guacamole...

[begin_within]

57. They do have good stuff.

Their broccoli soup is really good, and their grilled "Sammies" are tasty and a bargain. They have a wide variety of drinks to choose form. Oh why did you have to mention them, now I have to go there...

[bigwillq]

25. Duchess

:bounce:

[HopeHoops]

26. Any of them that have gone out of business.

[blue_onyx]

27. Taco Bell is my favorite

[Bertha Venation]

29. Jack in the Box.

Good thing there are none near me. I'd be even bigger.

[Odin2005]

31. LOL!

[Burma Jones]

32. Panera Bread for staying healthy

Five Guy's for Burgers

McDonald's for an Egg McMuffin Breakfast

[stray cat]

38. The egg mcmuffin is healthier than most of Panera's items

[Burma Jones]

42. That's why I strick to the healthier salads and, while I love it, stay away from

Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a bread bowl.....

[soleiri]

62. I love Panera

It's quick, but I don't consider it fast food. Probably because I usually sit there for hours using my laptop while drinking their Ice Tea.

[PeaceNikki]

33. Point of clarification.

Culvers serves "butter burgers" and custard (not ice cream). If you like their stuff, visit any custard stand in Wisconsin. Kopps being the best: http://www.kopps.com/. Gilles a close second: http://www.gillesfrozencustard.com/.

[CBR]

34. Five Guys, California Tortilla, Popeye's nt

[WolverineDG]

35. Whataburger nt

[Burma Jones]

43. When I lived in Houston some 27 years ago, I ate quite a few Whataburgers

As well as honest to God, big as the plate, crunchy meaty, Chicken Fried Steak from some diner in Downtown Houston on Pierce. I have not had any Chicken Fried Steak even hinting at this steak's greatness ever since.

[WolverineDG]

45. I used to live one block from the Whataburger Corporate offices

*the* best Whataburger place ever was right across the street from it. Wonder why? ;)

dg

[Gidney N Cloyd]

36. Steak & Shake or White Castle.

Culver's around Chicago is gross.

[ccharles000]

37. Stameys

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

39. Bob's. Amusingly, a Brazilian chain founded by an US expat living in Copacabana.

[LibDemAlways]

40. The best in the west is In 'N Out Burger - tasty burgers, fries, shakes,

not-on-the-official menu choices like "Grilled Cheese - animal style" and cheap as hell. Three people can get out for under $10.00. Just thinking about it makes me want to get in the car and go.

[driver8]

41. This would be my choice, too!

Their food is the best and their prices are great! When my kids want a treat, that is where we go. Plus, their shakes kick ass!!

[begin_within]

56. Burger Lounge is much better,

though much more expensive, so I guess you can't compare. The last 2 times I've been to In-N-Out I've gotten dry, tough meat from them, so I think their quality control has slipped dramatically. The vegetarian burger at Burger Lounge is a revelation - better than any meat hamburger I've ever had.

[Flaxbee]

44. Used to be El Pollo Loco, but I haven't been to one in about 15 years...

not even sure if they're still in business. I don't live in California anymore...

[begin_within]

59. They are, but I think their quality is pretty low.

[AwakeAtLast]

46. I have to say Taco Bell

I know it's bad, but all things in moderation I say!

I worked in one for a year and can still eat there. I worked in a Rax and would never, ever go back.

[Xipe Totec]

47. SW Tookies, if you're ever in or near the Johnson Space Center

Make sure to ask for the vanilla coke with your meal.

I haven't been there in 15 years, and I still miss the place.

http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/10026317/seabrook_tx/tookie_s_restaurant.html

[whistler162]

48. Local fast food joints Heids or Hofmann's Hot Haus

http://www.hofmannhothaus.com/

http://heidsofliverpool.com/

[blueamy66]

49. Love Culver's.

They've opened 3 in AZ.

My fiance's best friend works for them.

awesome food

[Odin2005]

52. Yup!

[madamesilverspurs]

50. Mac's Steak-in-the-Rough in Albuquerque

Taquitos, guacamole, mmmmmmmmm! First place I hit when I go back for HS reunions.


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[BreweryYardRat]

51. Taco Bell makes a pretty good cheap burrito.

$1 for bean or chicken, and they're fairly tasty.

I wouldn't eat any beef or pork from them, though.

[begin_within]

60. I like their beans.

They use vegetable oil in their beans, not lard, so that earns them big bonus points from me. I live in the Big Avocado (San Diego) where there is a taco shop on every corner and a full-blown Mexican restaurant in every neighborhood, but the overwhelming majority use lard in the beans and the beans are almost always a disaster. You order beans and you get a puddle of lard with a few beans floating on it. At least Taco Bell uses vegetable oil and actually makes beans that taste good.

[BOSSHOG]

53. Mr Quick Burgers - No Longer exists

but they had an awesome burger way back 40 years ago in North Arkansas. I think not paying taxes or too many roaches did them in.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

54. Five Guys

Love their fries, and the burgers are outta this world.

McD's for the bacon egg & cheese biscuit.

Wawa, for the turkey sausage & egg white bagels.

[flvegan]

55. Evos.

[begin_within]

63. Togo's

They make sandwiches to order, they have good soups, usually at least 4 soups to choose from, and good salads - the Cobb salad is equal to many I've had in regular restaurants.

[Lindsey]

65. In & Out Burber. n/t

[Lindsey]

66. in & out Burger n/t

[Oceansaway]

64. Long John Silvers Seafood...n/t

[dysfunctional press]

67. from 2-4pm weekdays, it's steak-n-shake...

they have 1/2 price on all drinks, including shakes.

[Inspired]

68. Culver's butter burgers....yum!

[Odin2005]

73. Yup!

YUMMMMMM!

[madinmaryland]

69. The Sycamore in Bethel, CT.

At least when it was there 15 years ago.

[proteus_lives]

70. BK, Five Guys.

A couple local places.

[Initech]

71. In-N-Out hands down.

[applegrove]

72. McDonalds. I'm a sucker for a 1/4 pounder with cheese.

[Arugula Latte]

74. I don't eat red meat but I love Burgerville (Northwest US small chain)

Their slogan is "Fresh. Local. Sustainable." They have healthy alternatives, veggie burgers, seasonal specialties, progressive work practices -- all good stuff.

Here's a section on sustainability on their web site:
http://burgerville.com/sustainable-business/

[Common Sense Party]

75. Carl's Jr. has pretty tasty Angus burgers.

At McD's I can only tolerate the bacon ranch salad and the filet-o-fish.

[Kat45]

76. Chik fil-a (not sure if I spelled it right)

Unfortunately, there's only one nearby (and that's about 20 minutes away, in a busy mall). But I like those yummy chicken sandwiches with the pickles in them. And the carrot-raisin salad. :9

[Rhiannon12866]

77. Quiznos

I really like their Rosemary Parmesan bread... :9