Restaurants & Dining

  • 10 Fast-Food Chains That Use Real Ice Cream

    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…

  • Best Hole-in-the-Wall Taco Joint in Every State

    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…

  • Jersey Mike's Italian Sub with a close-up of the sandwich from the chain

    Italian Subs from 6 Popular Sandwich Chains, Ranked Best to Worst

    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…

  • Raising Cane’s Opening New Locations Across the Country. See Full List

    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…

  • 8 Popular Subs at Jersey Mike’s, Ranked

    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:…

  • 8 Once-Loved American Steakhouses That Are Gone Forever

    It might be an overstatement, but steakhouses are the backbone of suburban America. They’re where prom kids, business bros, and families celebrating Dad’s birthday all end up under one roof. Every family has that mid-tier steakhouse — the go-to spot…

  • 7 Fast-Food Chains That Use Frozen Beef

    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…

  • All 10 Chick-fil-A Breakfast Sandwiches, Ranked

    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…

  • Best Cheap Lunch in Every State, According to Customers

    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…

  • Where to Get Delicious Pizza in Every State

    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…

  • Best National Chicken Wing Day Deals From Popular Chains

    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…

  • 20 Iconic Boardwalk Restaurants Across America

    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…

  • A hand holding a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and meat in an English muffin, wrapped in yellow paper. A coffee cup and food tray are blurred in the background.

    The Single Best Menu Item at 11 Major Fast-Food Chains

    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.…

  • The Best Breakfast Burrito in Every State

    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…

  • 13 Regional French Fry Dishes You Need to Try

    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 —…

  • America’s Best Old-School Cafeterias

    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.…

  • The 5 Worst Restaurant Ripoffs, According to Chefs

    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…

  • 17 Vintage Photos of Soda Fountains From the 1890s to the 1950s

    The history of the soda fountain is fascinating. Originally, they were most often found in drug stores because it was pharmacists who used their chemistry knowledge to mix carbonated beverages,…