Fast Food Places

Lil' Hannah · #1 12-20-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Until this very moment, I never knew that Waffle House was the name of the restaurant....when people said waffle house, I thought it was a generic name for a place that sold waffles and other breakfast food all day.

We don't have those in DC that I know of.

The closest one is out in Frederick.

I want to know why we don't have a damn Sonic - we get their commercials but the closest one is in Delaware. WTF?

hazelle · #2 12-20-2006, 09:36 AM

May I ask for the upcoming posters to explain why or what a certain chain has for special stuff...since most of us might be on the road for the holidays and may pass by one and find new tasty treats!!??

Meanwhile, I am fortunate in that I work near both the vicinity of the last Roy Rogers which were bought out and are only in the Montgomery/Frederick counties of Maryland--even their kid burgers rock since they are absolutely made the minute you order them!! AND then the Checkers in Frederick which has some of the most incredible fries and always are making interesting new burger combos etc. but the best is unlike most of the fast foods whose drinks are no taste all ice...if you sip it for moment you will notice...but most folks are gulping and never do...their drinks are absolutely perfectly mixed...their cherry cokes are to die for...like a true fountain drink! And who does have a SONIC I am also tired of seeing the ads on tv here in DC and havent a clue where the closest one is.......

MysticCat · #3 12-20-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Havana

We used to have Hardees in the Chicago area, but they all closed several years back. I try to go to a Hardees whenever I am Downstate.

Seriously? When I was a kid, we ate at the original Hardees many, many times. It was good then, but it has gone way downhill, I think. We only go to Hardees now if there is no other option. Even my kids don't like it.

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Originally Posted by hazelle

Meanwhile, I am fortunate in that I work near both the vicinity of the last Roy Rogers

Well, now my jealousy knows no bounds. What I wouldn't give for a Double R-Bar Burger!

KSigkid · #4 12-20-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Hannah

The closest one is out in Frederick.

I want to know why we don't have a damn Sonic - we get their commercials but the closest one is in Delaware. WTF?

We get commercials here in CT, and there's not one in New England. We used to get Quizno's commercials as well before there was one in the area. For some reason they just like to tease us.

AlexMack · #5 12-20-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

We get commercials here in CT, and there's not one in New England. We used to get Quizno's commercials as well before there was one in the area. For some reason they just like to tease us.

Yeah, the SONIC commercials make me mad. When Krispy Kreme opened in CT, we took a couple of roadtrips to get them. They're still the only donuts I'll eat.
I'm so glad we have Quiznos now. It's just Sonic I really want. And I'm going to visit an In N Out as soon as I can get on the west coast.

KSigkid · #6 12-20-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by centaur532

Yeah, the SONIC commercials make me mad. When Krispy Kreme opened in CT, we took a couple of roadtrips to get them. They're still the only donuts I'll eat.
I'm so glad we have Quiznos now. It's just Sonic I really want. And I'm going to visit an In N Out as soon as I can get on the west coast.

Are there any in MA? I know the Prudential one closed; I used to get something there when I'd go to Copley/Prudential for Christmas shopping, but it was never all that busy.

Emory Kappa · #7 12-20-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

Are there any in MA? I know the Prudential one closed; I used to get something there when I'd go to Copley/Prudential for Christmas shopping, but it was never all that busy.

I read in the Globe that that was due to a dispute with the landlord. Sad! Then the one in Medford closed. According to KrispyKreme.com, the only one left is Dedham.

purplewindex · #8 12-20-2006, 11:30 AM

I agree about the Sonic commercials. The food looks so yummy in the commercials, yet the closest one here is the next state over and down a ways. I went to Florida to visit my grandparents a few years ago and as we were driving somewhere, I was so excited to see a Sonic! I tried it, and it was so good. I wish we had one in Michigan.

hazelle · #9 12-20-2006, 11:53 AM

Ok...despite the fact i would crawl on my belly over broken glass to get to a White Castle....and not the ones in the freezer section of WalMart....

if we found a Sonic, what is the best thing on the menu?? FYI the current burgers at Checkers..some kind of steak double burger thing...is better than any Big Mac in case you find a Checkers and want to try it.

Once went all the way to Baltimore just to try Popeye's..savored that chicken leg like it was the "last chicken in Atlanta" like in Gone with the Wind....so incredible and such a change then when all we had was KFC.

Emory Kappa · #10 12-20-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by centaur532

Yeah, the SONIC commercials make me mad.

Me too! We need one in New England, somewhere!!

When we flew out of the New Orleans airport the Saturday after Thanskgiving, we got there good and early and were looking forward to eating Sonic for lunch. The place was closed!!

So we waited in the long line for a catfish po boy at Popeyes, only to find that they were out of bread. It was a Subway for us.

Someone mentioned Super Dog... we had that for dinner when we connected in Chicago. Oh, was that good!!!

honeychile · #11 12-20-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Emory Kappa

Someone mentioned Super Dog... we had that for dinner when we connected in Chicago. Oh, was that good!!!

Super Dawg's is THE BEST!!!! I don't think I eat any hot dogs except theirs any more.

Popeye's Red Beans and Rice is the best I've ever had in a restaurant!

aephi alum · #12 12-20-2006, 11:52 PM

Those of you who live/work outside NYC, envy me.

Pret A Manger

Their offerings (sandwiches and salads, mostly) are fresh, and they don't hold anything over to sell tomorrow - anything that isn't sold is donated to City Harvest NY.

I first discovered them a few years ago in London. Only recently did I learn that they'd expanded to NYC. I had a lovely chicken sandwich for lunch... Hit 'em with some email; you might convince them to expand to where you live or work. It's a good product.

layla2728 · #13 12-21-2006, 12:11 AM

The last time I was in Seattle, I went to Red Robin (which to my knowledge is nowhere near South Florida), and looooved the cheeseburger I had.

One reason I'm glad I live in the South though: Chick-Fil-A

And finally, if you ever happen to go to Western Australia (I was there for study abroad), Chicken Treat is AMAZING.

Emory Kappa · #14 12-21-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Super Dawg's is THE BEST!!!! I don't think I eat any hot dogs except theirs any more.

Popeye's Red Beans and Rice is the best I've ever had in a restaurant!

Oops! Make that DAWG! Thanks for the correction, Honey. I had a Whoopskidawg and it was amazing.

Ditto on the Popeye's red beans and rice.

Does anyone remember the McDonald's Cheddar Melt? Quarter pounder on a rye roll with grilled onions and cheese sauce. They were a "only for a limited time" menu item, and I was eating them every day.

KSigkid · #15 12-21-2006, 12:35 PM

Two places I miss from Boston:

Anna's Taqueria and Eagle's Deli. Those are my two favorites (unless In and Out moved into town).