Right after the burger, milkshakes are one of the better American inventions — the one-handed confectionary wonders you can slurp with a straw. Milkshakes began in the late 1800s as an alcoholic eggnog-like drink with eggs, milk, and whiskey. By…
If you’ve eaten a taco or two, you know the best ones don’t come from fancy shmancy dining rooms or sponsored Instagram posts. They come from spots you hear about through a friend of a friend — usually the kind…
Few things hit like an Italian sub. They’re one of the best sandwiches we’ve got, and when the craving hits, it’s hard to ignore.Imagine if you will: You’re craving an Italian sub but your favorite local Italian deli is close, so you need…
Next to burgers, fried chicken has got to be the most popular fast-food meal. Restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A and Dave’s Hot Chicken always seem to be busy as people gobble up fried chicken in all of its glorious forms. One…
East coast-style hoagies are a magnificent thing. If you’re a fan, you probably also like Jersey Mike’s. The backbone of this restaurant is the quality of the meat, made into sandwiches that mostly get set up in the same way:…
Life is hectic. Families are busy, so hitting the drive-thru in the morning before work or after school is a convenient time saver. Fast-food chains can bust your budget if you’re not careful, but you can plan ahead to take advantage…
Fast food, as the name suggests, is all about speed and consistency, and for many chains, that means frozen beef. While some fast-food chains use fresh beef as a selling…
It’s breakfast time, you’re near a Chick-fil-A, and you’re going for it. But the breakfast menu is surprisingly large, so you have some choices on your hands. What are you…
Though many people don’t put much thought into lunch, it’s an underrated time to dine out. Restaurants usually aren’t too crowded, it’s a nice way to unwind if you’ve been…
Pizza is taken seriously in the United States, where the question of which place boasts the best pie is the subject of heated debate. Every state, city, and even restaurant has…
Summer is filled with silly food “holidays,” but we’re not complaining because they usually come with great deals from fast food and chain restaurants. This time, it’s National Chicken Wing…
Pasta is some serious American comfort food, which is why almost everyone loves Italian restaurants. There’s plenty of chains ready to serve up big bowls of spaghetti and meatballs and…
Most boardwalk restaurants won’t win any Michelin stars. But they do have foods you crave — zeppoles, corn dogs, funnel cakes, fudge, fried Oreos, French fries — that evoke images…
Every fast-food joint has its specialty, just as every fast-food joint has a few things that probably shouldn’t be on the menu. Even In-N-Out has hot chocolate, for some reason.…
Whether you’re in your home state or visiting a new one, it’s good to be on the lookout for a hearty breakfast spot, and breakfast burritos make substantial fuel for…
In almost every corner of the planet, we’ve learned that fried potatoes are an incredible food. There are more than a few countries that claim ownership for the dish —…
Does the word “cafeteria” make you think of lunch ladies, sloppy joes, and stinky kids? Think again. Cafeteria-style restaurants remain an under-the-radar staple for many diners, especially in the South.…
We understand that restaurants have an overhead to consider when setting their prices. It’s not free to run a restaurant, after all. We can also wrap our brains around the…