let's talk chicken

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by orangepicker, Jun 28, 2014.

  1. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Have you seen the prices at Popeye's (truck stops) lately??? No prices have gone up like Popeyes the last 3 months. snack-pack combos $9.50 ... It's just not worth what they're charging these days
     
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  3. Vito

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    Hmm. NOBODY mentioned "fresh". I've had the great fried chicken others have mentioned here, but for me the ultimate is getting FRESH fried chicken ("always fresh, never frozen" is on the box) at a Royal Farms in the northeast. I've seen a bunch of them in Delaware.

    If you ever see a Royal Farms (some have truck parking, yes) do yourself a favor and stop. The freshness of the chicken really does make the difference!
     
  4. orangepicker

    orangepicker Road Train Member

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    all fast food is right at 10 bucks now....sit down meal 15 to 18 bucks...if you say yes to all the extra at subway i thing it would cost like 36 bucks for that sub...
     
  5. wore out

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    Haven't ever been to MD so I can't say, if it's good or bad. I can say KFC is the bomb, along with Popeye's, Churches, and a few others. I grew up dirt floor poor in the south we had chicken and taters every night. Its hard to mess chicken up, I guess I'm gonna have to find a load up north and check there's out
     
  6. STexan

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    Where the hell do you buy fast food? I guess people who are happy to claim they spend $18 bucks at the Iron Skillet for meal, drink and tip might well be the reason these cheap fast-food operations are raising prices to make sure they're not leaving any money on the table ... and some will surely pay it. I am a "good food/drink" snob when I'm not trucking and money is not much of a concern so long as the price equates with the food quality and preperation/service/atmosphere. But I know of no restaurant at any truck stop where a meal is worth $13.95 + drink/tip and I will not pay any more then I feel it is worth.
     
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  7. TruckDuo

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  8. wore out

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    Thats what I'm talking bout. Will relocate bovine for food. Yall ever see any bull haulers up that way? It does look good for sure, maybe that's what I like about trucking is hunting out all the good food. I don't even so much as make coffee in my truck, mostly cause I can't hey its my only handicap don't laugh. LOL
     
  9. TruckDuo

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    Never noticed any Bull Haulers up that way but it is a rural area.....maybe there is.

    The picture in that link doesn't do it justice. The chicken has A LOT of meat, well seasoned, juicy and comes off the bone really easy. The sides are big portions, all made from scratch. Really good selection of country food. If your there in the morning, try their breakfast.
     
  10. Wolfyinc

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    right there with you, when im home my wife and I go out and price is not an issue but I want quality for what im paying.

    I think its ridiculous how much these truck stops are gouging truckers especially when there are a lot who dont make much money.
     
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  11. Western flyer

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    One of my favorite places to eat.
    everything is good and they pile it on.
     
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