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  • McDonald's interior at Piazza Di Spagna

    Where To Find The World's Fanciest McDonald's For An Experience Of A Lifetime

    For fans of the Golden Arches who consider themselves fast food connoisseurs, a trip to the fanciest McDonald's in the world is a must. Here's what to know.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's vanilla cone

    Does McDonald's Offer Ice Cream During Breakfast Hours?

    McDonald's is a favorite quick-and-easy breakfast for many, but can you also get ice cream at the same time? Here's everything you need to know.

    By Jackson Williams 10 months ago Read More
  • rows of shiny hot dogs on a roller grill

    Why Gas Station Hot Dogs Have A Risky Reputation (And Why They Deserve It)

    Those brave enough to risk eating a gas station hot dog might regret their decision. Here's why the gas station hot dog has a deservedly poor reputation.

    By Sean Pagnotti 10 months ago Read More
  • Collage of plum sauce packet, hot dog stuffed crust pizza, and fried mac and cheese bites against orange textured background

    20 Discontinued Fast Food Items We're Dying For These Chains To Bring Back

    The ever-changing menus of fast food restaurants are bound to leave some gems behind. These 20 lost-but-not-forgotten items are more than worthy of a comeback.

    By Koko Paranteau 10 months ago Read More
  • Shake Shack milkshakes arranged on table

    Every Milkshake On Shake Shack's Menu, Ranked Worst To Best

    We tasted and ranked every milkshake on the Shake Shack menu, including regular and seasonal flavors. Here are the results, in order from worst to best.

    By Sarah Moore 10 months ago Read More
  • An assortment of Burger King food on counter

    The Strange Time When Burger King Temporarily Retired Its Mascot

    Burger King's decidedly creepy mascot, the King, disappeared for a few years. What happened to the fast food chain's unsettling monarch? We have answers!

    By Tim Forster 10 months ago Read More
  • The exterior of a Chipotle restaurant showing the burrito loading zone signs

    11 Fun Facts About Chipotle You Probably Didn't Know

    From Avocado Academy to how McDonald's aided the rise of Chipotle, we list out some of the most interesting facts about the restaurant chain.

    By Katie Melynn 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    The Original McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Was Made With A Completely Different Fish

    The McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish might be the most popular fast food fish sandwich in history. But when it first launched, it tasted very different.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 10 months ago Read More
  • mcdonald's fruit and maple oatmeal

    Here's Why You Should Always Avoid Ordering McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

    If you're looking for the best breakfast item at McDonald's to enjoy for your morning meal, here's why you shouldn't choose the Fruit & Maple Oatmeal.

    By Marco Sumayao 10 months ago Read More
  • Close up of a lemonade and a hot dog in hands of unrecognizable chef at fast food establishment

    The Worst Fast Food Chain Lemonade Has An Artificial Taste We Just Couldn't Ignore

    A good lemonade on a hot day might be the best drink you can ever have. What isn't the best drink is this artifical-tasting lemonade from a fast food chain.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 10 months ago Read More
  • soft drink cup McDonald's

    The Dirty Soda Worth Ordering On Your Next McDonald's Run

    If you love dirty soda, you'll love this hack. Next time you take a trip to your local McDonald's, consider trying this drink. Here's how to order it.

    By Jessica Riggio 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's meal on a tray in a restaurant

    14 Times McDonald's Was Caught Up In Legal Issues

    As one of the biggest fast food chains, McDonald's may have served millions of customers, but a select few (as well as employees) have served them back.

    By Sara Klimek 10 months ago Read More
  • boxes of takeout food around Panda Express brown bag

    We Tried 12 Panda Express Menu Items And Ranked Them Worst To Best

    Panda Express is known for its more popular menu items (like that famous orange chicken), but we wanted to try more menu items to see if they're worth ordering.

    By Megan Lim 10 months ago Read More
  • Three fried chicken wraps on a table

    Popeyes' New Blueberry Beverages Outshine The Chain's New Chicken Wraps

    Popeyes launched three new Chicken Wraps and blueberry beverages for its summer menu. Will these new items satisfy cravings or give you the summertime blues?

    By Koko Paranteau 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonalds Fillet of Fish Meal

    Turn Your Filet-O-Fish Into A Crispy Burrito With A Weirdly Genius Trick

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish serves as the base for many a genius trick, but you might not have thought to turn one into a delicious and crispy burrito.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 10 months ago Read More
  • Person holding a soft serve cone

    This Flavorless Fast Food Soft Serve Was The Worst We Had By Far

    Soft serve is always a good shout but sometimes, despite the low price, it doesn't hit the spot, as we discovered at one popular fast food establishment.

    By Tara Bowen 10 months ago Read More
  • Close up of a Wendy's Frosty with a cheeseburger and chicken nuggets in the background

    The Underwhelming Wendy's Frosty Flavor You Should Avoid Buying

    Wendy's Frosty range has everything from vanilla to strawberry chocolate and caramel crunch, but Chowhound found that one flavor wasn't worth bothering with.

    By Jenna Rapsis 10 months ago Read More
  • 3 mcdonald's sauces on display

    8 International McDonald's Sauces We Wish Were In The US

    These eight popular sauces and dips can be found internationally at various McDonald's locations but we wish could try them in America.

    By Jon Dempsey 10 months ago Read More
  • Various wrapped Jack in the Box menu items on a counter

    The Hands-Down Best Jack In The Box Menu Item Has A Controversial Reputation

    Jack In The Box may be a popular fast food restaurant, but it is not without its controversies, and one of its most popular menu items is quite contentious.

    By Tim Forster 10 months ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A sandwich and fries

    You Can Order Freshly Made Fries At Chick-Fil-A (But You Probably Don't Need To)

    Chick-fil-A's waffle fries are legendary, made all the better by a dunking in one of the chain's sauces. If you want them freshly made, here's how to ask.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 months ago Read More
  • The McDonald's aircraft in Taupo, New Zealand

    Forget Eating In Your Car. At This New Zealand McDonald's Location, You Can Eat Inside A Decommissioned Aircraft

    Sure, you've eaten at a McDonald's before, but not like this special location in New Zealand. Book a trip to visit this one-of-kind spot.

    By Tony Cooper 10 months ago Read More
  • chicken strips on a plate with fries and sauces

    Give Fast Food A Break And Snag These Chicken Strips From Aldi Instead

    If there's one thing nearly everyone can enjoy, it's a good chicken strip. Instead of hitting the drive-thru, try these frozen chicken strips from Aldi.

    By Allie Fasanella 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    The Only Addition You Need For A Superior McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is a classic for a reason but if you want to take your sandwich to the next level just one free-of-charge addition will do exactly that.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 months ago Read More
  • A selection of Jack in the Box food, wrapped on a counter.

    The Worst Jack In The Box Menu Item Flops In The Face Of Its Competitors

    From tacos to all-day breakfast, Jack in the Box's menu is expansive. We singled out this classic item as one you're best off ordering at other chains.

    By Tim Forster 10 months ago Read More
  • Bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's Secret Sauce next to burger topped with sauce

    The Sweet Baby Ray's Sauce That Has Sparked Comparisons To A Fast Food Favorite

    There's one tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy Sweet Baby Ray's sauce that everyone is comparing to a fast food dipping sauce favorite. Here's what it is.

    By Amanda Berkey 10 months ago Read More
  • Interior of a Cracker Barrel restaurant

    13 Discontinued Cracker Barrel Items That Left Us Way Too Soon

    Cracker Barrel is a staple for many, but did you know about these 23 items that were universally loved but disappeared from the menu too soon?

    By Jennifer Geer 10 months ago Read More
  • Two McDonald's McFlurrys with spoons in them sitting side by side on a wooden surface

    17 McDonald's McFlurry Flavors That Don't Exist, But Definitely Should

    McDonald's typically offers only two McFlurry flavors in the U.S.: Oreos and M&M's. If we were in charge, here are the McFlurry flavors we'd add to the menu.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 10 months ago Read More
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