[kb8tpw]

Gee, I didn't need this thread so early in the AM, one of my favorite topics. I grew up on White Castles, first in Indianapolis, then Cincinnati. I need to see about the closest Whataburger, I know they are around Eglin AFB area, but no longer a regular stop. I prefer establishments that have Diet Dr Pepper. The best, and I have spoke of it here before, is In-Out Burger. I seldom wear my In-Out Burger shirt I don't get ask if I am from CA. Truth is I am not, but second thing I did when landing at LAX was to head to In-Out Burger and that was 2- 3times a month for over five years. A good Trader Joe's nearby too......
Live close to the Colony Mickey Ds, and put up with their shenanigans too, but they have a captive audience. Their manager is about the same level as their counter folks in my dealings but their help is quite untrained and inept..

Arby's here is not bad (and they have Dr Pepper too)

[Lbmb24101]

Originally Posted by jblum315

What on earth is a "quality fast food restaurant? Inquiring minds want to know

In my opinion, ChikFil A is not bad at all!

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Lbmb24101

In my opinion, ChikFil A is not bad at all!

I tossed ChikFilA out of the mix due to their corporate beliefs.

[senior citizen]

Does anyone remember the old A&W hamburger joints???
Root beer in mugs and great burgers?

[jblum315]

Originally Posted by senior citizen;721***

Does anyone remember the old A&W hamburger joints???
Root beer in mugs and great burgers?

I remember them with great fondness. However, they did not have great french fries.
Believe it or not, the best french fries I ever had in my life were served in the soda fountain/drug store in Tappahannock, Va., where I went to high school. They had good milkshakes too. The next best were at a burger joint at LaGuardia Airport that's not there any more. No doubt they were all made with lard or beef fat.

[chuckinca]

Two each Wendy's Bowl of Chili and Baked Potato - good service and no 45 minute wait for a table.

.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by jblum315

What on earth is a "quality fast food restaurant? Inquiring minds want to know

We had a Wendy's near where I worked that had excellent fast food. Management makes a difference----sometimes it is the franchise owner that makes a difference. I am familiar with Culvers that others mentioned and they are a very well operated fast food restaurant. "quality"-----very had to define as we all have our standards. You can find reasonable healthy choices----even at McDonalds or a Wendy's.

[graciegirl]

I like White Castle because as a little kid in Columbus, Ohio it was a huge treat to be driven out to Bexley from the south end to have a White Castle. My boy cousin had to have his without the onions. He never has had good judgment.

I love White Castles and I wish there were Burgers like Burger Boy in Columbus used to make. YUM. They had car hops too, but not on skates.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I tossed ChikFilA out of the mix due to their corporate beliefs.

Because they close on Sunday? It's "funny" I'm not big on chicken but I do like their chicken sandwich. We had one in our regional Mall here in Illinois until about 7-8 years ago---word on the street was it was closed because the Mall insisted they stay open on Sunday. Corporate management policy is not to discriminate against anyone because of race, religion, sexual preference etc. so I read on something posted in their lobby.....

[Virtual Geezer]

In-N-Out Burger is #1. Anything off the "secret" menu is worth all in itself. Some of the fry combinations are ohhhhhh so good.

NOT for anyone watching their weight or on any type of a diet that's for sure. But once every in a while.

White Castle's are bad. I once tried to give one of the meat (?) patties to a hungry dog and he stuck up his nose and walked away after one sniff.

VG

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

You've hit it re: Culver's!!! "IF" you google them---they are now in FL but one has to drive a distance for them! They're edging down to the south. They are in more than just the Midwest...just not here....YET!!! We would never darken the door of McD's, Burger King and others "IF" we had a Culver's here!!

NotGolfer: That is the best news I have heard in a long time. Butter burger butter burger butter burger...have to practice for when they arrive in The Villages

[Virtual Geezer]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I like White Castle because as a little kid in Columbus, Ohio it was a huge treat to be driven out to Bexley from the south end to have a White Castle. My boy cousin had to have his without the onions. He never has had good judgment.

I love White Castles and I wish there were Burgers like Burger Boy in Columbus used to make. YUM. They had car hops too, but not on skates.

Gracie
You need to try a Swenson's Burger. Swenson's is a small locally owned car hop type drive in Akron / Canton area. Many a college student paid their way through school working the lot. Car hops ALWAYS run to the cars to get the orders and then run it in to the cook.

Best burgers in the world for a local business. NOT fast food and always made to order. Galley Boy's were over the top of the good food scale.

I wonder if Henry ever got a chance to have one when he was visiting the AGO? There was one about a mile from the building.

VG

[renrod]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;721456] My boy cousin had to have his without the onions. He never has had good judgment.[/QUOTE]
Your "boy" cousin didn't want to take a chance on the onions NOT being centered. He probably grew up to be an Engineer.

[asianthree]

the rare times we eat at fast food.. the thought come into mind after eating... thats why its rare that we eat there

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by justjim

Because they close on Sunday? It's "funny" I'm not big on chicken but I do like their chicken sandwich. We had one in our regional Mall here in Illinois until about 7-8 years ago---word on the street was it was closed because the Mall insisted they stay open on Sunday. Corporate management policy is not to discriminate against anyone because of race, religion, sexual preference etc. so I read on something posted in their lobby.....

No, but because the CEO, Dan Cathy, made a statement on the radio condemning gay marriage. ChikFilA has also donated millions of dollars to political groups opposing civil rights of some citizens. I prefer not to spend my money at such a franchise.