Best Fast Food chain?

[literally exaggerated]

Whats your favorite fast food chain?

For me, its gotta be white castle.

[Wannabe]

White Castle all the way. Especially chicken burgers.

And in second comes Taco Bell. But it's a far second.

[Trystenn]

Either Mcdonalds or Taco Bell, say what you want about them, it doesn stop them from being Tasty as F*kk.

[StoneGold]

Depends, what exactly are you counting as fast food? And how regional can the place be? Is it fast food if they only have one location?


Either way, whether you know it or not, In N Out owns your soul. Although I have trouble of thinking of it as fast. You can sit in that drive thru forever.

[BigJayStudd]

Depends, what exactly are you counting as fast food? And how regional can the place be? Is it fast food if they only have one location?


Either way, whether you know it or not, In N Out owns your soul. Although I have trouble of thinking of it as fast. You can sit in that drive thru forever.

In N Out is so good that when I have relatives come back from California I have them bring me some. Even cold it owns Wendy's, Burger King, etc.

I went from eating it once a week to none at all when I moved. I was going through withdrawls. I was like that crackhead chick on Boy N the Hood going door to door. 'Hey you got a Double Double? Just a bite? Man, I will SUCK YO DICK."

[Jeff Brady]

Chipotle (http://www.chipotle.com/). Fresh food, made right in front of you, quality ingredients, vegetarian options.

[StoneGold]

Chipotle (http://www.chipotle.com/). Fresh food, made right in front of you, quality ingredients, vegetarian options.
Chipotle is really good, but I don't know if it is technically considered fast food. I forget the name for it, but it's considered the step inbetween fast food and casual dining.

[Punchy]

In N Out fo' sho'!

[StoneGold]

Right up there with In N Out is Tommies. Although Tommies is an interesting phenomenon. It's not so much that the food is good, because it's borderline bad, it's just so sloppy, messy, and there's so damn much of it, you can't help but love it. Everything in that place is smothered with chili. There's chili in the milkshakes.

[Maleficentogre]

Taco Bell (mosty bang for your chedda)
Jack in the Box (Ultimate Cheeseburger!)
Hardees (MONSTER BURGER)
McDonald's (dollar menu=baby jesus)

[Jeff Brady]

Chipotle is really good, but I don't know if it is technically considered fast food. I forget the name for it, but it's considered the step inbetween fast food and casual dining.

They call it "fast-casual" on their site. I walk in, order, and I'm out in five minutes or less. That's pretty fast. I don't understand what's "casual" about it compared to White Castle, for example.

[howyadoin]

Wendy's, I guess.

[StoneGold]

They call it "fast-casual" on their site. I walk in, order, and I'm out in five minutes or less. That's pretty fast. I don't understand what's "casual" about it compared to White Castle, for example.
It's probably more because they want to market themselves as something different than McDonalds. They don't want to be lumped into the same catagory. I think a lot of it is just the lack of mass production. No little burger boxes. And no drive thru windows.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I can't even remember the last time I ate fast food. Probably several months ago. I'll go with White Castle. I like the little cheeseburgers.

[Mike Smith]

In-N-Out is easily the best chain.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I've never been to an In-n-Out. No such chain over here.

[Maleficentogre]

I've only been to one in-n-out and thought it was a little overrated. not bad but not what I expected.
What-A-Burger is an amazing restaurant. Best footlongs in the world.

[MJC]

Gotta be either White Castles or Wendy's (if god wanted some chicken nuggets, that's where he'd go).

Third is KFC. If I'm a stereotype than I'm a stereotype, but I love fried chicken.

[Cei-U!]

Wendy's, without a doubt.

Cei-U!
I summon the triple stack!

[Erebus]

Taco Bell, Papa John, Checkers, and Popeyes.

[Phrozen]

Popeyes. You have lead a horrible life if you never had Popeye's chicken. After that Sonic or Long John Silvers.

[Pepsigirl]

In-N-Out, White Castle, or Nathan's (hot dogs > hamburgers).

[Maleficentogre]

isn't popeyes a more northern thing? I havne't seen one since I moved down here.

[tricksterpup]

I would have to say Culvers cause they care.
http://www.culvers.com/Images%5CTop%5Cimg_top_left_logo.gif

[Iangould]

Of the chains you Yankees are familiar with, probably Subway.

I doubt they operate in the US and I don't know if they qualify as fast food but I have much love for Suncrane and Jackpot Noodles.

[StoneGold]

I've never been to an In-n-Out. No such chain over here.
OK, if you go to San Diego again this year, you are going to In N Out.

[SteelTownr]

Arby's is the best.

McDonald's is the most important.

Taco Bell is the best value.

I could live without Arby's and Taco Bell though.

Why? Because I eat on the run alot and you can't eat Arby's or Taco Bell while you are driving, too messy.

Mark B.

[Mike Smith]

I've never been to an In-n-Out. No such chain over here.

Considering the one I usually go to on Fridays/Saturday night has a line of cars, I kid you not around 50-60 long during the afternoon-night every weekend, it probably wouldn't be the best thing for New York.

If you are ever in socal though, please do your tastebuds a favor, and indulge. Heck, I'm not even going to tell you about the goodness of the "Secret Menu". It's all about small steps so your tastebuds aren't overloaded.

[Messchird]

Subway. Go it!

[Drew Van T.]

This thread reminds me of the obese guy doing his Forrest Gump run across America (http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1729065,00.html). Go, fat man, go! Don't listen to the others!

Vaught's trip has revealed to him the extent of America's subservience to cars and fast food. Walking in America is not easy: there are few pavements. Nor is healthy eating. On the first 19 miles of his walk Vaught passed 24 fast-food restaurants and one grocery shop. 'What are they trying to tell us?' he said. 'America should be the best place in the world to eat food. Instead it is the worst.'

[Fabian]

http://www.sandiegometro.com/images/rubios2.gif

[bfrank]

In and out is trash, this is true.....

Fatburger, hands dowmn, and I love E-40 for allowing me my little piece of LA in the bay....

[Trystenn]

Chipotle (http://www.chipotle.com/). Fresh food, made right in front of you, quality ingredients, vegetarian options.
Chipotles reminds me what would happen if Subway mated with Starbucks with a Taco Bell grandfather.

[pennywisdom]

I love In-N-Out. I could just go In-N-Out all night long. Sometimes I dream about In-N-Out while I work. In-N-Out is so great... I can't get enough of it.

[StoneGold]

My sister was visiting from Washington DC. Took her back to the airport today. Before we got there, she made me stop at In N Out to buy two cheese sandwiches animal style for the plane.

[pennywisdom]

This girl I used to go out with often craved In-N-Out three times a day. For some, that's way too much In-N-Out.

Not me, though. I never complained.

[(A)//(E)]

This thread reminds me of the obese guy doing his Forrest Gump run across America (http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1729065,00.html). Go, fat man, go! Don't listen to the others!
His trip has had its low moments. He has stress fractures in both feet. In New Mexico he was nearly bitten by a cobra, which he shot before it struck him. But Vaught's trip has revealed to him the extent of America's subservience to cars and fast food. Walking in America is not easy: there are few pavements. Nor is healthy eating. On the first 19 miles of his walk Vaught passed 24 fast-food restaurants and one grocery shop. 'What are they trying to tell us?' he said. 'America should be the best place in the world to eat food. Instead it is the worst.'

O RLY?

non-stealth edit:
I completely forgot the thread topic.

posing a question: ya think they planned it out a long, long time ago to fill our lives with so mush stress and busy-busy that we'd become dependent on such trash because "who has time to cook?" ?

[Callie]

I think In-N-Outs don't go very far from the Western coast. We got nada in Texas.

I'd have to say Whataburger and Taco Cabana.

[J Dog]

Gotta go with McDonald's. Especially their breakfast.

[Fabian]

Dan and I took Alex to his first In & Out burger. He said it was ok, we almost left him in the middle of the desert

[Slam_Bradley]

Popeyes. Love that chicken.

[pennywisdom]

Dan and I took Alex to his first In & Out burger. He said it was ok, we almost left him in the middle of the desert
In other words, Alex had his first In-N-Out experience with you?

[HomerJay]

In other words, Alex had his first In-N-Out experience with you?
I for one at least got your joke the first time and I enjoyed it. :)
Here's my commentary:

McDonalds
- For some reason on a summer day after cutting the grass, nothing tastes better to me than a Quarter-pounder w/ cheese, large fry, and a tall ice-cold Coke. McDonalds is Americana and feels like home when you eat it. Also easy to eat while driving. Their chicken products have always been crap though.

Burger King
- Scottie Pippen to McDonalds' Michael Jordan. A broiled alternative with the king of the big sloppy burger, The Whopper. Always has had the best fish sandwiches.

Arby's
- A great alternative to burgers, and the only fast-food place where you can get jalepeno poppers, a BIG plus in my book.

Wendy's
- Freshly made burgers, the BEST chicken sandwiches, thick fries, frosties, and chili. The best of the drive-thru eateries bar-none.

Taco Bell
- When you're under the influence of a substance, nothing beats it.

Quiznos
- The best of the sub places. The home of maybe the 2 best sandwiches I've ever had at a chain restaurant: the Chicken Carbonara and their new spectacular Prime Rib sub.

Panera
- A classy joint with great sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads and bagels.

Chipotle
- Made for stoners, by stoners. Excellent burritos, but I actually prefer Qdoba.

And no, I'm NOT 300 lbs.

[Fabian]

In other words, Alex had his first In-N-Out experience with you?
And Dan.

There was nothing tighter than the bond we shared

[Forefinger]

I really like burgers, so as far as fast food goes in my area, I'm going with Hardeys. Thickburgers are pretty good. Most of the time though, I'll step into Hooters or some other resturant like that if I want a good burger though. Hooters...burgers....I think I know what I'm doing for lunch today.

[Fabian]

Hooters...burgers....I think I know what I'm doing for lunch today.
http://www.mikedowney.co.uk/blog/images/cock%20soup%20-%20front.jpg

[thehod]

You guys have clearly never been to a fast food place in the UK, where they've taken the concepts of both "fast" and "food" and lost both of them.

I had to wait fifteen minutes for a Big Mac in our local MaccyD's drive through this weekend. And when I got it, it was bloody cold.

[i_mmmchocolate]

isn't popeyes a more northern thing? I havne't seen one since I moved down here.


I've never seen or been to a Popeye's either.

[i_mmmchocolate]

OK, if you go to San Diego again this year, you are going to In N Out.

It's on my list of things to do.

[Forefinger]

http://www.mikedowney.co.uk/blog/images/cock%20soup%20-%20front.jpg
But, I don't like cock, I like hooters. (haw haw haw, I said "cock")

http://www.hootersmagazine.com/images/hootersgirls/girls_large/57_michelle6.jpg

[tricksterpup]

Hooters...burgers....I think I know what I'm doing for lunch today.
Going home to masturbate? ;)

[literally exaggerated]

oh man, forgot about In-N-Out and Chipotle. Damn, between those two and Whtie Castle this is a tough choice...

alright, here it is.

when sober? In-N-Out
when drunk? Chipotle
when high? White Castle

[Brian Defferding]

Chipotle and Subway are my favorite national fast food chains. Chipotle's burritos are freaking huge and soooo good, and I love Subway's meatball subs; I decorate it with onions, green peppers, banana peppers and jalapenos so I have THE greatest breath in the world after I eat that.

There's a local fast food chain in my area called Tom's Drive-In that's got some great burgers. Their pizza burgers are fantastic.

[ragnarok_2012]

My favorite fast food restaurant is Wendy's. Honorable mention to Arby's.

On a bit of a tangent, guess which fast food chain has more legal disputes between the corporation and franchisors than any other?


Weirdly enough, Subway. They've had more legal disputes from the people buying their franchises than Wendy's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell & McDonald's combined.

[DubipR]

Depends on what I'm in the mood for.

Burgers- FatBurger. Something about their burgers that makes it so kick ass.
Hon Mention: In n' Out

Chicken- Popeyes. Loves me the ghetto chicken.
Hon Mention: Dinah's. But my love goes out to Pioneer Chicken (where art thou?)

Mexican- La Salsa. Their Burrito Ultimo (with black beans) is tops.
Hon Mention: Rubio's and Sharkey's (yes, there's still one in LA)

Sandwiches- Portillo's. Whenever I visit my folks in Chicago, I have to eat there for their hot beef subs with spicy peppers. Probably the best sandwich place.
Hon Mention: Subway....decent but filling.

HotDogs- Cupid's. Better than the overrated famous Pink's HotDogs..
Hon Mention: Oki Dog (you have to try one to experience it)

[Super Samurai]

I'l be the black sheep and say Boston Market.

[JolietJake]

I would have to say Culvers cause they care.
http://www.culvers.com/Images%5CTop%5Cimg_top_left_logo.gif

I gotta agree with this one. The Bacon-Butterburger Deluxe is pure food-porn.

[tricksterpup]

I gotta agree with this one. The Bacon-Butterburger Deluxe is pure food-porn.
You can never go wrong with a title like that BACON BUTTERBUGER DELUX.. damn those are nummy.

[JolietJake]

You can never go wrong with a title like that BACON BUTTERBUGER DELUX.. damn those are nummy.


And each one you eat probably takes 3 months off your life. So long as they're the crappy ones at the end, I guess that's fine.