I don't want to take anything away from the June 30, 2011 Consumer Reports report that In-N-Out is better than a McDonald's -- but it does solicit a kind of, "okay so what else is new" response.In case that's not enough to rock your world: Chipotle, according to Consumer Reports readers, is better than Taco Bell. Sherlock Holmes step aside.
Here are snippets from Consumer Reports:
"With high marks for food, service, value and speed, In-N-Out Burger topped the burger chart in Consumer Reports' first-ever major ratings of fast food restaurants. McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's all ranked lower."Here are the Consumer Reports' top fast food restaurants for overall value, my comments in parentheses:
"Consumer Reports readers made over 98,000 visits to 53 fast food chains, and found that Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s and Taco Bell offered uninspiring food and so-so service. While In-N-Out Burger was the top-ranked burger chain, other restaurants also did well in their categories."
"Chick-fil-A topped KFC and all other chicken chains, with high scores for food, value, speed, and the politeness of its staff."
"Chipotle Mexican Grill beat out 8 other Mexican food chains, including Taco Bell."
- In-N-Out Burger .... (have never been, can't wait to try 7th Street's)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill ....(food always lukewarm when served . . . which I do not like)
- Chick-fil-A .... (too many smiling white people. .. makes me nervous.)
- Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza .... (have never been but wouldn't go anywhere named Take N Bake)
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"Too many smiling white people"? We don't frequent the fast food restaurants, but Chick-fil-a has saved many bad days. And I've never found a hair in my food there. That counts for a lot in my book.
Jennifer -- another poor attempt at humor on my part.
That notwithstanding, I do find Chik-Fil-A kind of "WASPy.
As always, thanks. Jennifer
Otherwise known as a "thank you Captain Obvious" situation. We had a Papa Murphy's in the Wal Mart in Hudson Oaks until it turned into an ATT store. I think I took home 1 pizza and was not impressed. I do like Chipotle and Chick Fil A. My .02 on Chick Fil A's success if you're interested- they cater to moms. They see you have 2+ kiddos dancing around while you're ordering so they carry your food to the table, come by to check if you need refills, take trash, etc. It's almost less of a fast food experience and more of a quick casual, which I know is splitting hairs but oh well. I agree with your other commenter that it is a consistently clean establishment. I know you're not much of a CFA fan, but if you ever go, notice the trained reply "It's my pleasure." They are definitely doing something right. I'm gonna be so ticked if there's a breaking story that working conditions are awful or some similar disappointment. Don't let the WASPs get you down, Fran. ;)
Chik-Fil-A is a restaurant to be avoided because of the name. We've had Papa Murphy's pizza a couple of times and it wasn't bad. I'm just surprised they remain in business because I rarely see people in there.
Sunni -- I think you're right about the appeal to mothers, children, etc. Not really a man's fast food place it seems to me. Oh, and the WASP's are always nipping at my heels, Sunni. :)
John -- to continue my Chik Fil A bashing... there's just nothing about it I like, including the billboards.
I take that back I like that they are closed on Sunday. Agree with the founder's policy or not, it does show a certain commitment to principle.
Oh not a poor attempt at humor - a very good one. Chick-fil-a employees are alarmingly cheerful. :)
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