The Observer 641 Posted June 13, 2019 Back when my daughter was playing travel soccer, I ate at least three fast food meals a week in my car. Running straight from work to pick her up and then wait two hours while she practiced. A home-cooked meal was a rarity. Although it's not nearly as frequent these days, time or logistics sometimes means a trip through the old drive-thru. When faced with that delimma, my go-to choices are: Arby's Chicken cordon blue samdwich and curly fries or Wendy's double cheeseburger. What are your go-to fast food meals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,892 Posted June 13, 2019 I almost never eat it but a road trip isn’t complete without a Sausage Egg McMuffin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 13, 2019 Absolutely refuse to eat Mc Donalds. Complete garbage. Arby's in a pinch but if I'm in a hurry, I'll hit a Chinese buffet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, MDC said: I almost never eat it but a road trip isn’t complete without a Sausage Egg McMuffin. These are good as well. As are the sausage egg and cheese crousanwhich at Burger King. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 13, 2019 Chic fil a if I can find one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,892 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, The Observer said: These are good as well. As are the sausage egg and cheese crousanwhich at Burger King. I was in a McD’s in Southern NJ that had a TOBASCO BAR last year - my SEMcM was especially great that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 13, 2019 Seeing as McDs is really the only late night option. Depending on my drunkedness. Single or Double Royale w/ cheese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, MDC said: I was in a McD’s in Southern NJ that had a TOBASCO BAR last year - my SEMcM was especially great that day. I like Burger King's better but for some reason, they stop making them at 10:30 am. You can get an Egg McMuffin anytime at McDonalds. Not sure why Burger King feels it's a good business plan to offer less options then their competitors, but that's what they've decided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted June 13, 2019 Best value in the entire fast food world..... $0.99 Checker Burger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted June 13, 2019 It used to be a half dozen 79 cent bean burritos from Taco Bell with five handfuls of hot sauce. Another good deal was when they ran Whopper Jr's for 99 cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted June 13, 2019 KFC Chicken Tenders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted June 13, 2019 Raising canes is probably my go-to, love that sauce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Observer 641 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Mungwater said: Raising canes is probably my go-to, love that sauce Never heard of that. Is it a regional thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted June 13, 2019 Is it possible to eat a double QP w cheese and not sh1t yourself within the hour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted June 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, The Observer said: Never heard of that. Is it a regional thing? I think they’re branching out, but it’s a chicken tenders only place. I believe they started in Louisiana, get four tenders, with their special sauce, a piece of bread, fries, and coleslaw for about seven dollars. eta: http://www.raisingcanes.com/our-menu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 13, 2019 We rarely eat fast food. When we do: Arby's Carl's Jr Rubios In-n-Out Jack in the box A&W BK McDowell's is the last resort, though I would like to try some of those new to USA international items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: We rarely eat fast food. When we do: Carl's Jr . Why do they call Hardees Carl's Jr on the West coast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: We rarely eat fast food. When we do: Arby's Carl's Jr Rubios In-n-Out Jack in the box A&W BK McDowell's is the last resort, though I would like to try some of those new to USA international items. Southwest? I haven't seen a Jack in the Box in years. I remember the deep fried tacos. Just wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted June 13, 2019 I haven't been to a White Castle in a really long time, but I love that place. Jalapeno double cheeseburgers. Yum. Taco Bell. Same as above but crunchy tacos with the fire sauce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: Why do they call Hardees Carl's Jr on the West coast? Unsure amigo. i haven't looked into it. 3 minutes ago, sderk said: Southwest? I haven't seen a Jack in the Box in years. I remember the deep fried tacos. Just wow. I am in Sonoma County. We have them throughout California. I know in SF/Northbay it really varies location to location. Several are just horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted June 13, 2019 Now I don’t have one close by anymore but my “go to” will ALWAYS be Whataburger. Love that place. Closest one is 3 1/2 hours away in Florida. So any time my wife and i go to Florida we always stop by there so I can get my fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 13, 2019 2 for $6 anything at Arby's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 13, 2019 Taco Casa (tx & ou only I think) Burger King McDonald's (little cheeseburgers are great) Taco Bueno Popeye's Jimmy John's Schlotzkey's Whataburger Long John Silvers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,482 Posted June 13, 2019 BK Whopper BK spicy chicken sandwich Subway ham sub Little Italy pizza Pontillos chicken tenders with hot sauce A&W Papa Burger ... Just a few of my faves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted June 13, 2019 A Wendy's Double and anything from Roy Roger's. Particularly the Double R Bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 13, 2019 Jumbo Jack from Jack in the Box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Meglamaniac said: Why do they call Hardees Carl's Jr on the West coast? Carl's Jr bought out Hardees many years ago and kept Hardees name for the ones that were already named that. I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted June 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: Carl's Jr bought out Hardees many years ago and kept Hardees name for the ones that were already named that. I think. No, it seems to be a East Coast West Coast thing, all here in the SE are Hardees, new or old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t.j. booker 206 Posted June 13, 2019 Probably arctic circle or Culver’s but I also enjoy Wendy’s, Sonic, jack in the box, Dairy Queen, Arby’s , Carls junior, a&w, zips drive in and tacotime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted June 13, 2019 I just tell my girlfriend I'm hungry. She makes me something pretty fast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,652 Posted June 13, 2019 Kennedy Fried Chicken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,514 Posted June 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, drobeski said: I just tell my girlfriend I'm hungry. She makes me something pretty fast ... if she knows what's good for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,729 Posted June 13, 2019 In-N-Out Double Double McDonald's Sausage Mcmuffin W/ egg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted June 13, 2019 Taco Focking John's.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 13, 2019 28 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: Taco Focking John's.... Ole' s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospk 230 Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Meglamaniac said: No, it seems to be a East Coast West Coast thing, all here in the SE are Hardees, new or old Hardees used to be Burger Chef too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted June 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, nospk said: Hardees used to be Burger Chef too Not in the SE, at least not in my lifetime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted June 13, 2019 3 hours ago, The Observer said: Never heard of that. Is it a regional thing? I don't eat any of this shiot, but Raisin' Canes is a chicken fingers (only) place. Fingers and sides. Stoopid concept, imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospk 230 Posted June 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: Not in the SE, at least not in my lifetime The beginning of the end occurred in 1982, when General Foods' Burger Chef division was sold to Imasco, a Canadian tobacco conglomerate, who had purchased Hardee's the year previous with the goal of quickly amassing a nationwide fast food chain. Burger Chef's mostly midwestern market made for a significant territory expansion when added to Hardee's mostly southern market. Around this time, most Burger Chef locations converted to Hardee's locations. Burger Chef franchisees located sufficiently far enough away from the nearest Hardee's were offered Hardee's franchises. Burger Chef franchisees in existing Hardee's markets, located too close to existing Hardee's locations were allowed to continue to operate as Burger Chef until their franchise agreements expired. Most of the remaining Burger Chef franchisees had either closed, changed restaurant formats, or at least had changed their names by the early 1990's. The last remaining Burger Chef, located in Cookeville, Tennessee changed its name to Pleasers in 1996 following an ownership change, and would eventually close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites