Sometimes I wanna' Wopper

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by 2old, Sep 4, 2018.

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Do you ever go out of your way to eat at one of the following of these fast food eateries?

  1. Subway

    11.6%
  2. McDonalds

    17.4%
  3. Any Pizza Franchise

    20.3%
  4. KFC

    10.1%
  5. Burger King

    18.8%
  6. Dunkin Donuts

    14.5%
  7. Taco Bell

    21.7%
  8. Wendys

    24.6%
  9. Hardee's

    17.4%
  10. Popeye's Chicken

    23.2%
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  1. LtlAnonymous

    LtlAnonymous Road Train Member

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    Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks for coffee is about it. Fast food is poison, so I avoid it when I can.
     
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    You need Del Taco on there. If I'm on CA58 and continuing on I40, I will go the 2.5 miles out of my way to stop at the Del Taco right there off of I15 and that one only.
     
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    Stopped today at Primavera Pizza on Rt 9N off Exit 9 Rt 87 NY. I've been by the place many times and it's always busy, so I figured its gotta be good - right? Big shopping mall parking lot. BIG SWING and parked headed out. Jumped out of the truck walked in to the place... must have been eight or more different pizza's on the counter... all looking good. I asked for 2 slices (plain) grabbed a soda and back in the truck under 5 minutes. I open the box and the HOT grease pours into my had. Grabbed the paper towels and wrapped it. First bite SUPER HOT... and taste SUPER LOUSY... cross Primavera off the list. I CHEWED THE DAM CHEESE AND CHEWED AND CHEWED SOME MORE. Finally forced to swallow. Ate 1 1/2 slices (forced them) threw the rest away.

    Should have waited and gone for a Whopper
     
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    Sorry but it won't let me edit the pole... 10 was the max and it won't let me change anything....strange?
     
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    "Whataburger"... great name! I never heard of it but if I ever get the chance; based on you husbands bias and enthusiasm, I'll be sure to check it out.
     
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    It's a TX chain. Not high quality but the price is good for what you get.

    Reminds me of Artic Circle (Arsenic circle :)) burger joints if you are familiar with them.
     
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    Our local Whataburger is really good. Everything is fresh and made only when you order it. Nothing lurking around under heat lamps.
     
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    Hmmmmmm? No one mentioned White Castle??? I think it must be an acquired taste... Sliders!!!! AND THE FRIES!!! Then about an hour later you better be near a rest area --- know what I mean??
     
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