The problem with most online communities is that they become so niche and insular that everyone starts saying the same thing. The r/Costco subreddit is no exception. If you’re a member, there’s a good chance you love the rotisserie chicken…
My job as a food writer involves thinking way too much about fast food, watching too many food TikToks, and sifting through mountains of restaurant-related press releases. That means I come across some really crazy stuff. Even to my fast…
Shake Shack will always be one of those restaurants that rides the line between fast food and fast-casual. The New York-born burger chain has spread across the nation like crazy, and its fans have followed. While the regular menu at…
Domino’s just rolled out a new system for delivery, and for once you don’t even need an address to get a hot pizza delivered right into your hands. That’s a major win for pizza-loving beach goers and picnic-in-the-parkers. They’re calling…
Starbucks has always been better at food than they are at coffee, in my opinion. There’s a surprisingly large array of food on offer at the ‘Bucks, no matter what time of day you might find yourself there. When it…
Breakfast is an often overlooked, critically important piece of a fast-food restaurant. Maybe it’s your pre-work ritual, or maybe you’re in need of recovery from the bar last night. There are a lot of reasons you might need a quickie…
Krispy Kreme is appealing to both doughnut lovers and creative culinary enthusiasts with its latest job opportunity. The chain is searching for a “Chief Doughnut Dreamer” to join the innovation…
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a big, fat, juicy burger and a generous side of fries. But you know what’s even better? A smash burger. The flavorful and tender…
When you’ve had a bad day, the “I’ll just hit the drive-thru” mentality is a hard beast to outrun. We know this problem well, and everybody knows that drive-thrus make…
It’s nuts how many chains think they can come for Panera’s throne, isn’t it? McAlister’s Deli, founded in Oxford, Mississippi, is giving it a try — and with over 500…
I’m still not sure if Grimace is a dinosaur tastebud or just a random purple blob, but his birthday — June 12 — has revealed one thing. He tastes like…
Everyone’s got fast food places that they hate. They’re easy to dislike, whether it’s because of a terrible past experience, an ethical objection to the company, or you just plain…
Following in the buttery footsteps of Bulletproof coffee, Starbucks recently launched Oleato beverages, a line of coffees that each contain a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Admittedly, I tend…
I’ve never liked Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme. The tortilla-wrapped tostada — stuffed with moisture-laden ingredients like sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese — is like a giant, soggy frisbee. So…
If you have ever strayed from your usual Taco Bell, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. Each Bell location can set its own prices, which leads to some massive variances within…
Looking to save money as you quell the grumbling beast inside your stomach? Maybe you don’t feel like scanning the menu to find the best bargain, or perhaps you want…
Sure, you’re just popping into Dunkin’ for that famous coffee or a doughnut (or six), but you can save money, time, and headaches by avoiding these common Dunkin’ mistakes. You…
For millions of Americans, Costco is the undisputed heavyweight champion of wholesale. And it’s not just the retailer’s great deals that make every bargain hunter’s heart flutter — it’s also…