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I miss Fuddruckers and doubt anything will ever fill that hole in my heart.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It would probably be Cane’s, because I eat there a fair amount and it’s like B-tier fried chicken for an okay price. If we wanna go international, then it’s Kyochon. It’s a Korean Fried Chicken chain with 1 location in America and a bunch in Korea

Second would either be McDonalds or Dairy Queen for their McFlurry/blizzard or their super artificial ice cream. Honestly, I know there is better ice cream, but I have an Anton Ego flashback (from Ratatouille) whenever I take a bite/lick of ice cream and am reminded of the trips I took with my mom when we walked over to Dairy Queen together

[–] VelvetStorm 4 points 2 years ago

I go to canes for their toast but their chicken is also very good. Honestly I like thier chicken more than any other place other than Chick-fil-A.

[–] phareous 3 points 2 years ago

The McDonalds near me hasn’t had ice cream in a year. I reported them to corporate and they had ice cream again for like two weeks until they claimed their machine was broke again

[–] NickHackman 2 points 2 years ago

Cane's! Maybe it's just nostalgia for me, but in College (OSU) went to Cane's far too often on High Street.

The chicken is way better than other fast food places, fries are a carrier for the sauce and the toast is pretty good.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] TheDubz87 4 points 2 years ago

The chipotle/Qdoba near me has gone way too downhill in the past few years for me. The burritos used to be huge, now they're the size of a small potato. Also 50% of the time they mess up my order and I don't realize until I get home and open it up.

[–] ohlaph 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Din Tai Fung and Kizuki Ramen are my top chains.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I always catch myself about to abbreviate it DTF, and then I type out the entire name.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Ezell's Chicken, but only in Seattle and Beaverton, OR.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

There's one in Tacoma as well, it's pretty good!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Boston Market still exists.

Back in the day I used to love Kenny Rogers Roasters. Their chicken was beyond next level. But that chain lasted for like five minutes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I miss Quiznos.

I don't know if they are completely out of business, but they sure as shit don't operate anywhere within 100 miles of where I live anymore.

Their ribeye steakhouse sub was the best fucking thing ever.

Literally the only chain I would recommend. Everything else I love is mom&pop local dives and taco trucks.

[–] derf82 4 points 2 years ago

Culver’s. Butter burgers, cheese curds, and custard all in one spot.

[–] PotjiePig 3 points 2 years ago

Morley's for the banger hot wings.

[–] MrSlicer 3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Cracker barrel is consistently good. And it's different than a burger or pizza.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] wolfpack86 1 points 2 years ago (5 children)
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[–] SmellyNinja 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Very specific to Hawaii but- Zippy’s.

[–] ohlaph 2 points 2 years ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Tbh, the only chain I eat at is a local chain that would tell anyone that recognizes the name more or less where I live. They make really good burgers

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Jones' barbeque and foot massage?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Elevation Burger? I miss that place so much.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Jason's Deli has yet to disappoint me. It is not high-end cuisine, but they serve good food with consistent quality. They also have enough variety that almost anyone can find something.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They made a funny joke about them in the movie Idiocracy, they thought they'd be around forever; Evolution of Fuddruckers

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They're still around aren't they? What am I missing?

[–] ohlaph 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think they closed many of their locations, so for some people it gives the illusion they do not exist.

[–] Burninator05 2 points 2 years ago

There is still one where I am. It's on the edge of an outdoor mall near a movie theater. Placement wise it's probably about as good as you can get.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Ruth's Chris. Best ribeye I've ever had at a chain restaurant. Also the most expensive. It's the only restaurant ribeye that has never disappointed me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Bbops in Iowa is amazing

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

If we're talking cheaper food but still pretty good quality, I'm going with Perkins.

My brother has told stories of other people he knows and have worked with (around his age) kinda equating and thinking of Perkins as more of an elderly people restaurant, which I could see.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Elevation Burger - moved away and haven't had it in years. Great burgers, the best fries.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Papa John's. Far and away the best chain pizza, and the biggest topping selection of any pizza restaurant I've seen. I'd still say local pizza is usually better though, but Papa John's is good enough that if I don't want to fret over where I'm getting pizza from it's my pick.

[–] cccc 1 points 2 years ago

I love Sukiya. Unfortunately I do not live in Japan.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Red, Hot and Blue. Looks like there's only 5 left now, so I guess I'm in the minority.

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