What Is Your Favortie Fast Food Place?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 03 Sep 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Sam	03 Sep 2002
If you had to choose, which one would you pick? I would pick KFC, because it has the closest thing to food.

Kismet	03 Sep 2002
Well Sam, I noticed you posted this but didn't share your favorite :) For me, it depends on if I want a burger or pizza as my fast food. If it's a burger, it's have to be "Backyard Burgers", they have a fabulous Pepperjack mushroom burger and their shakes are out of this world. If I want pizza, it has to be Little Ceasar's or Papa Johns. They both have great pizza and breadsticks, yum! :)

RedWood	03 Sep 2002
Taco Bell!! Dominos for pizza..(ewww on papa johns lol)

floracove	03 Sep 2002
BURGER KING! yay! mmmmmm, love Burger King. Dairy Queen uses some kind of synthic oils and it make me sick to my stomach. Worked for them for 3 days and suffered from High-pressure headaches, nose bleeds(which I have never had before or since) and some nerve damage. I do love their dairy products though. Found a black white and red spider in my 2 year olds Happy Meal once and that cured me from going there. *McD's* Wendy's is good too, but theres not one around here...yet. So I love Burger King! (if I find a spider in theirs, I'll just settle for homemade and spider free!)

Starfish	03 Sep 2002
Taco Bell - I love Mexican food! For burgers, make mine Wendy's. :TMOON Starfish

kayne	03 Sep 2002
Did you know that in Australia, Burger King is called Hungry Jacks? Same company and chain, different name... I am sure there is a reason for it but I don't know it... Anyway... my favourite is a local chain we have called "Chicken Treat". I worked there part time for five years while I was in High School and Uni and I still eat it now - Just shows how 'clean' and sanitary it all is... :P

Strega	03 Sep 2002
KFC for the chicken. Wendy's for the frostee. :D Burger King for the burgers.

Liliana	03 Sep 2002
Pizza is a local company called checkers, great food and a sense of humor too. what else do you expect from a place who has a website at www.cheapandcheesy.com lol I dont really havre a favorite burger place, kids like mcdonalds so they can play in the play place. I cant eat KFC it makes me sick. We also have some great sub shops here but NO MEXICAN AT ALL in this town *cries* :THP

osami2717	04 Sep 2002
If I want semi-healthy I'll go to Subways! Burger King for burgers and fries...and Taco John's for mexican, but I'm biased, I work there part time and have never eaten anywhere else. And I'll take Godfather's over PizzaHut anyday--they tend to be more generous with the toppings. Lots of cheese please!!

the hermit	04 Sep 2002
A & W for their root beer for their great burgers for their real milkshakes AND malts Guido's for pizza Mr. Chau's for chinese takeout Pollo Loco for mexican takeout and they all have “real” food :D

Yogi Cat	04 Sep 2002
I like both KFC and McDonalds - I also like chinese food.

marmalade	04 Sep 2002
??? Quote: I would pick KFC, because it has the closest thing to food. Yikes! Although their chicken strips are ok, and they do poutine in canada! mmmm.... But my favourite would be Burger King... god only knows why. There aren't enough SubWays in the UK (there's only one i know of!), but those are good too. no taco bell's over here either!

Bings	04 Sep 2002
I like Burger King for thier Chicken Whopper (grilled chicken, not deep fried). McD's for french fries. Little Ceasers for pizza. Dianne

divinerguy	04 Sep 2002
In and Out Burger. Good food and good bumper sticker.

cjtarot	04 Sep 2002
Hi all, Wendy's wins .. they have a dollar menu..and quasy healthy cheap food for me (salad and a potato $2) and burgers and chicken nugets for the girls.. If chinese food counts..I'm addicted...any good place will do...we have a great buffet in West Haven CT that we go to a couple times a month.. Good eat'n Cj

Pollux	04 Sep 2002
I am glad and relieved Fast Food, and especially Chain Fast Foods, never thrived in Italy - or at least in Naples. I detest fast foods, and have no urge to eat in one of them. I don't find them fashionable or comfortable, or convenient or with decent food... I worked in a CAFE and that keeps me away from Restaurants and Cafes... I may decie to work part time in a Fast Food, but I would send light and healing vibes in all the stuff I may be selling, and cast dismissing pentacles to keep people out of it... *LOL* YUCK FAST FOODS!!! Even if there were a vegetarian fast food I would hate it so much!!!

Supletion	04 Sep 2002
pizzahut :) but when i spend an evening with friends, we usually order from a local pizzeria which is alot cheaper and tastes pretty good... i think its named "pizzachino" or something like that...

Laurel	04 Sep 2002
Arby's. Its the horsie sauce

wavebreaker	04 Sep 2002
The local snack corner, for a "patatje oorlog"! :D And the fish shop, where tell sell delicious fried fish.

Kaz	04 Sep 2002
heheee tarotlady, what a bunch of fastfood chains they have in usa. i dont care much about fastfood, but like you, the only thing i get sometimes is a patatje oorlog (french fries with mayonaise and chili-peanutsauce) and vey sometimes a cheessoufflee. the rest: YUCK YEIKZ kaz

wavebreaker	04 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Kaz the only thing i get sometimes is a patatje oorlog (french fries with mayonaise and chili-peanutsauce) and vey sometimes a cheessoufflee. Mind you: real chips, not the tasteless french fries they sell at MacDonalds. And I always have it with onions! :D

Ladyhawke	04 Sep 2002
McDonalds for french fries, but Wendy's gets the rest of my votes. I *LUST* for Wendy's Bacon Mushroom Melt, which they only have every now and then. Their (again, limited time) Cheddar Bacon Lover's Cheeseburger is very nummy as well. And their chicken nuggets actually resemble chicken. For subs, I'll take Quizno's over Subway any day. Turkey/bacon/guacamole....mmm..... Mexican is usually a "family-owned" place (i.e. *real* Mexican food, not that Taco Bell wanna be stuff). Ladyhawke

napaea	04 Sep 2002
Hey DG: did you know In-n-Out used to have Bible verses printed on the bottom of their drink cups? they may still have them. when i was i christian, i really dug that. I still think it's kind of subtly cool of them to show what they believe! and i love El Pollo Loco! but out here the equivalent is called "Ya-Ya's" which is the stupidest name! my fave is taco bell for general. papa johns (not the chain, it's a local, cause i dont like the chain either) for pizza. jersey gian for subs.

destinyawaitsme	04 Sep 2002
OMG Taco Bell!!!! yummy! When I worked in the mall, I ate there everyday in the food court. I know it's like eating garbage, but mmmmmm....grease makes me happy!

WolfSpirit	08 Sep 2002
I would not go to any of the big fast-food chains. I have a little shop closeby that sells the yummiest rolls and sandwiches and another one that does wonderful chips and other deep-fried stuff and they don't give you a heap of wrapping material the size of mount everest. I think this thread shows fast-food chains are not that popular in Europe ?

marmalade	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Pollux I am glad and relieved Fast Food, and especially Chain Fast Foods, never thrived in Italy - or at least in Naples. They've tried opening a McDonald's in Naples many a time apparently, but the locals kept burning it down!! I also heard about a guy in either southern France or northern Italy who drove his tractor into a McDonalds in his hometown (on purpose) when it opened!!!

jema	08 Sep 2002
i once ate at MacDonalds:( ick! i am with pollux here - i really can't stand fast food. if i am in town and is hungry i go to a pizza-place for some excellent pizza, or i go to this little italian restuarant called Basilika for food just out of this world! like almondfilled fish and the most delicious garlic bread with tomatoes. one should not stress the food:) in the north of sweden where i live they have several chains of hamburger places. only difference is that at our places they cook the food while you wait. so it is always 100% fresh. only i don't like hamburgers much.

Pollux	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by marmalade They've tried opening a McDonald's in Naples many a time apparently, but the locals kept burning it down!! I also heard about a guy in either southern France or northern Italy who drove his tractor into a McDonalds in his hometown (on purpose) when it opened!!! Marmalade: Well, I have no idea whether you are joking or not, I think you aren't. As for the tractor, I have no idea. It surely was not me, since I never went with a tractor in Northern Italy - it would take to much, and there are other quick ways to damage buildings ;) *LOL* Joking aside, I didn't know about the Naples thing. And honestly, I am dubious about the "locals burning it down". I have no idea, anyway. Sadly, that I know, there are AT LEAST 3 MacDonalds here. 2 are HUGE, and one is medium. They keep working very well, and have lots of customers. I must admit it makes it feel more... metropolitan and cosmopolitic, but yet it is so sad, when after all there are small Pizzerie (I trust your intuition in understanding that ;)) that serve the most amazing and traditional and ORIGINAL pizzas, just 20 metres far away from Mc Donalds. EDITED TO ADD (100th time I edit LOL). I just rememberes there also is a 4th MCDonald. It is in the CITY (yup, we have one to like in London :P) and iot is called MC MUSIC. I hear it is a much bigger and alternative Mc Donald thing, with Live Music, Freash dishes (pasta...), and some other plus stuff - maybe satellite channels, or saunas... gotta try *LOL* It is more dramatic then I thought... => Can I ask you how you know of that? I would love to read more. I repeat, I have bo idea for the "locals" burning it down, and I doubt it. BUT, you gave me a good idea with the tractor, even though it will be difficult to drive it to the town centre where McDonalds are, and I doubt my uncle will lend it to me... ;) *LOL* Quote: Originally posted by Jema if i am in town and is hungry i go to a pizza-place for some excellent pizza, ... and the most delicious garlic bread with tomatoes. Jema: I LOVE YOU! :* *LOL* I love brushette too (your garlic bread and tomato :P). I think your tomatoes are ripe now: have you tried to make Pizzas yourself yet? ;) :D

wavebreaker	08 Sep 2002
The one thing I hate about fast-food chains is the way they are spoiling the scenery, especially in historical town centres. For example, in June I visited the island of Malta and its beautiful old capital Valletta. I entered the city through the city gate and the first thing I saw was a Burger King and a huge sign pointing towards the McDonald's further down the road... :( They could have tried "blending in" a bit more...

jema	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Pollux Jema: I LOVE YOU! :* *LOL* I love brushette too (your garlic bread and tomato :P). I think your tomatoes are ripe now: have you tried to make Pizzas yourself yet? ;) :D brushette. ah, i am craving some now. i did make pizza - but we had no italian cheese so i made it with ordinary swedish cheese and i added some fresh tamotoes - just thinly sliced, lots of basil (homegrown that too) some garlic and a few shrimps. so not all italian traditional - but very good anyway:) now i want some parma ham, some mozzarella cheese and try out a recepie i saw on TV a while back where you wrap the cheese in the ham and sprinkle with some olive oil and put it in the owen a while. oh i am hungrly now!

Poetlove	08 Sep 2002
I would have to go with Wendy's. I also like Sonic, and sometimes Rally's.

purplelady	08 Sep 2002
My favorite is chinese takeout, if that counts. I think it's called "Lotus Garden". I love chinese food , even cheap chinese food. And for about $4.00 you get a Huge combo plate. For pizza, I order "Blackjacks". My son's very favorite is subway. I really don't like mcDonald's- blech! But I have to admit I've been eating there when I shop at Walmart because they have a McDonald's inside and I'm hungry and it's very convenient! I DID read in the newspaper Here that in France the people are Very opposed to fast food and the townspeople got together and destroyed a McDonald's!

wavebreaker	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by purplelady I DID read in the newspaper Here that in France the people are Very opposed to fast food and the townspeople got together and destroyed a McDonald's! Yes, a few years ago, a group of French farmers did destroy a McDonald's restaurant. I can't remember the exact details, but I think it had something to do with taxes being imposed by the US on certain products from the farmers, so they were losing part of their income. Whatever the details, it was a political protest, and it certainly wasn't about them being against fast food! ;)

marmalade	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Pollux Marmalade: Well, I have no idea whether you are joking or not, I think you aren't. As for the tractor, I have no idea. It surely was not me, since I never went with a tractor in Northern Italy - it would take to much, and there are other quick ways to damage buildings ;) *LOL* => Can I ask you how you know of that? I would love to read more. OK... the tractor thing i saw on a TV show, where the guy who did it admitted to doing it, and I forget where I heard the burning the McDonald's down in Naples thing, but I'm pretty sure my boss told me just after a trip to Naples. I wasn't totally sure to believe it or not, but he was pretty adament about it, and I have no idea how long ago this apparently happened! personally, i try to stay away from the greasy burgers when possible, especially when travelling, but there are times when i just get the urge for some nice fatty almost-food, or just want to eat quickly.

Sam	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Yogi Cat I like both KFC and McDonalds - I also like chinese food. don't even get me started on chinese food! it's more than m'mm m'mm good!

jade	08 Sep 2002
in the small town i moved from tim hortons wanted to open on 'historic mainstreet' so they had to build a building that suited the rest of the street and they couldn't put up a high sign.............so they didn't hurt the street like it could have. in light, jade

pentunen	08 Sep 2002
Harvey's, for sure :D I was taken there as a kid and I've been hooked since. They've got the yummiest burgers (we're talking real identifiable meat :-O) and they're the only place I've ever been to (including posh restaurants) that does "proper" veggie burgers - not a bunch of random frozen veg in a goop base fried in batter, but actual soy protein (or whatever they use) made approximately to the texture and taste of beef. :9 Oh and their pickles *rock*. Since leaving Canada (and Harvey's) behind, I've spent my life searching for pickles - any pickles - that are as good as Harvey's pickles, and I still can't find any. *loves her pickles* (No, not _that_ way. :p) Hasn't anyone else here heard of Harvey's? They have them in Canada (at least they did, last thing I heard) and I believe they might have them in the States too. - LittleCub, pickle freak :9

Kaz	08 Sep 2002
uh, jade, what of kind of trash do they sell as food in a tim huttons? (edited for spelling) kaz

VGimlet	08 Sep 2002
Burgerville :D It's this small chain of burger places between central Washington and central Oregon. They use mostly locally produced stuff. Blackberry milkshakes to die for, :* It's about an hour or so drive from us, but it's the best. Aside from that, Taco Time, Wendy's or, lately, Arby's. But I tend to get more healthy things from them - and I'd rather eat at locally owned places if I can.

Kaz	08 Sep 2002
pentunen, what does it say in your sig, i don't read finnish, but i am very curious. for me it could be about purple banana's but i know i cant be right....... kaz

Maan	08 Sep 2002
Like most dutch here i see..i really like patat:) and kroket but i can tell you what it is because it is so awful..but if you don't think about what it is it taste good:D For other fast food...i have only been in the mcdonnalds..but for the saladshaker :)

pentunen	09 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Kaz pentunen, what does it say in your sig, i don't read finnish, but i am very curious. for me it could be about purple banana's but i know i cant be right....... kaz It says "Don't eat purple bananas." (Great advice for when you're in the fruits and veg section of the supermarket :D) So you were wrong about not being right ;) *hands you a congratulatory non-purple banana* - LittleCub

ChrisTheObscure	09 Sep 2002
I would have to say Chipotle....if you've not experienced it, I pity you! ;) It's fast-food, tex-mex stuff...basically, just burritos and tacos. for five bucks or less you get a steak, chicken or veggie burrito with rice, black beans, choice of homemade, fresh salsas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce...everything's super fresh and really, really good. these burritos are as big as a child's head, I swear! C.

Kaz	09 Sep 2002
you made me laugh petunen, i couldnt believe i could be right haha, thanks for the advice :-) kaz

Strega	09 Sep 2002
DAYUM! Everytime I see this thread up... it makes me hungry... especially ChrisTheObscure's post! *drooooool* :D

ihcoyc	10 Sep 2002
I ate a lot of Domino's pizza in college, which I now regret, since I now am aware of the owner, his religion, and his politics. Usually I go to Subway's if I don't feel like driving to the Thai buffet. When I want burgers and fries, it has to be Steak 'n' Shake or don't bother.

pentunen	11 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by ihcoyc I ate a lot of Domino's pizza in college, which I now regret, since I now am aware of the owner, his religion, and his politics. Eh? What's with the Domino's owner? *perks up her ears since she eats Domino's on occasion and would be interested in knowing what's distasteful about the owner* - LittleCub

ihcoyc	11 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by pentunen Eh? What's with the Domino's owner? *perks up her ears since she eats Domino's on occasion and would be interested in knowing what's distasteful about the owner* - LittleCub My understanding is that Domino's was formerly owned by a fellow named Thomas Monaghan, who still sits on the board and owns the largest share of the stock. Mr. Monaghan is some kind of eccentric Roman Catholic. He is a major donor to Operation Rescue and similar organisations.

catlin	11 Sep 2002
I don't frequent places like McDonalds and Burger King. You just have to think about how much rain forest is destroyed in South America to have cattle there to produce some more Big Mac's and stuff like that. Besides, the McDonald's here around look so dirty, so I better don't think about their kitchens.

Pollux	11 Sep 2002
Catlin, I've no idea why, but every McDonald I have seen, whether it be in Whinchester, London, Naples, Rome, Florence, Milan, Madrid... anywhere I found one, they all stink of pee... Maybe it is a psychic sensation rather than an actual stench? Might be, but it enough to put me off even more... :P And once, in London, we all were there appliying for a job, and all of a sudden this terrbile stench of vomit, pee, rotten food and what no, coming from the area of the toilettes. And it WAS real since not only I, but also my pals and fellow-applicants and examiners smelt it... UGH!!!!!!! :(

blue_fusion	11 Sep 2002
i'm not altogether against fastfoods, as their purpose is more for time convenience, especially in this fast-paced world. and, well, some of their food do taste good. :)

pentunen	11 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by ihcoyc My understanding is that Domino's was formerly owned by a fellow named Thomas Monaghan, who still sits on the board and owns the largest share of the stock. Mr. Monaghan is some kind of eccentric Roman Catholic. He is a major donor to Operation Rescue and similar organisations. Hmm, it sounds like Monaghan's sold off his stock now. Or something like that; this might be worth a read through: http://www.snopes.com/business/alliance/domino.htm - LittleCub

catlin	12 Sep 2002
Hi Pollux, This is another reason not to frequent such places.

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