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In reply to the discussion: Wendy's 4 for 4 Burger May Soon Need a Microscope to See It [View all]mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)I think Smash and Habit Burger make the best burger for the money of all the bigger-chain joints (though I'm sure they're not everywhere ... yet). And of course the venerable In&Out.
Neither of them are really much more than a 'fast food' burger, price-wise and they're FAR FAR superior, taste and quality-wise. Smashburger also gives out coupon's by the butt-load and for every $100 you spend you get $10 back if you use their app. In fact, Smash Fries (with the olive oil/rosemary) are easily my favorite fast food fries, Habit's a close second, and Habit's Onion Rings are also stellar, second only to Culvers onion rings which are the BOMB ... they also make a reasonably decent burger, but not as good as Smash/Habit/I&O.
I pretty much go to big-chain fast food only when oddly craving Jack's tacos or chicken strips (still my among my fave chix strips anywhere) or Oreo Shake, or them big ol' KFC potato-wedges which are also, when fresh, pretty kick ass for fast food.
The 'value' menu's at all those places are pretty much CRAP, other than Jacks tacos (or Wendy's chix nuggets). I always order 'em extra crispy w/extra lettuce & sauce. If you eat them IMMEDIATELY, they're awesome for $1.29.
Every now and again I'll crave a few Taco Supreme's from TB too ... always feel terrible after, but, again, if you eat 'em immediately, they can be tasty.