Milo's burgers used to be good, not any more. Today their chicken tenders are much better than their burgers. Their burger meat is fairly tough and grainy, it takes some work to get through one. But it wasn't always like this, back in the 80s when I moved back to Birmingham from Houston they had only one restaurant. I am thinking it was on 10th Avenue North just north of the downtown area. That was a great burger and there is no way you could duplicate that sauce. The sauce today is nothing like what they had prior to 2000 I think the best chain here now is Tazikis. It is a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for right ?
@@MoonlightDawnMoolightDawn That is a good looking menu at Don's. I go down there often so have added them to my restaurant bucket list. Heck, I could make a meal off just some of the appetizers, they have the shrimp remoulade I do love. The grilled stuffed shrimp sounds amazing
Pickle Barrel is great ! But Jersey Mike's is giving them a run for their money!! When I was a kid , Pickel Barrel sandwiches were huge ! The used a whole loaf of French bread and almost a pound of meat and cheese ! Now the are half that size or less ! EVER since the exodus up here, a lot of the local places sold out and left ! Can't blame them ! It sucks here now ! Montana
I love Culver's. They are consistent with the quality of food and guest service. I've never had a bad meal there, everything is always hot and fresh. The custard is super good too!
I KNEW Texas was gonna be Whataburger!! Yay!! About 5 years ago, I decided to stop eating red meat. But once a month, I treat myself to a Whataburger with cheese and jalapenos! SO delicious!! There's no way I could ever stop eating Whataburger! (My colleagues eat Whataburger at least twice a week, which makes it even more tempting!)
Harold's is not even a top 20 chain in Illinois. Most Harold's have closed down, and the ones that didn't are never that busy. Portillos is easy the top chain in Illinois. Go to any one of Portillos restaurants, during any time, and it is always jammed packed.
I'd take Popeye"s over Harold's any day. Portillo's is where it's at for Illinois. We had a Harold's in Rockford for a few months. Went there once. They said we'd have to wait 25 minutes to get our food. Safe to say they ain't open anymore. Viva Portillo's!
So for Oregon you went with a restaurant founded in Washington and for Washington you went with a licensee of a restaurant founded in Oregon. Good job...
That you picked Gold Star over Skyline, or any other local restaurant chain in the entire state of Ohio disqualifies you from ever expressing an opinion about "best" *anything* forever.
agreed! a better choice would have been the restaurant exclusive to Ohio, "Mr. Hero". They have the best food and are all over the state, unlike Gold Star.
Ask anyone from Tucson and they will tell you Eegees is the best chain in the state. They are mainly in Tucson with a few in phoenix, and their frozen eegees which are a frozen drink similar to a icee are to die for. Their orignal grinder sandwich and ranch fries are the bomb too
@@andreytop1gg I was thinking the same... or Lee's Famous Recipe.... Maybe Snappy Tomato pizza but I'm not sure if that was founded in Kentucky ... probably not
I lived in NJ from 1969 until 1988 and never heard of them. I ate there once in Pittsburgh in 2003(?) they were meh. The New Brunswick White Castle and a bunch of Italian Mom & Pop places were better. (Texas Weiner II!)
We need Taco John’s in Arizona… There’s so much good authentic Mexican food here, but sometimes I crave some unapologetically NON-authentic Mexican food too… Our only options for that are Taco Bell or Del Taco Moe’s Southwest Grill is another tasty faux Mexican chain I’ve tried outside of AZ
As Long as it is not Taco Beuno, I got sick at one of that chain in California. When we went back to see my Grandpa near the end a year or two later it was a Del Taco.
Taco John's is the best! I grew up eating it in Rockford, Illinois in the 60's, 70's and80's. Now I'm living in Arkansas and I go to the one in Russellville. YUUUMMMY! 🤗
I was curious which Okie-based chain you'd pick--Braum's, Sonic, Taco Bueno, Steak N Shake or Mazzio's. All are good, but I'd have to go with Steak N Shake.
More of a Seattle thing, but Ivars is the best food chain I can think of coming from Washington. Great clam chowder and consistency with fish dishes like halibut and salmon!
IMHO, you're spot on with Lion's Choice in Missouri (by far the best), In & out in California (amazing) and Culver's in Wisconsin (they put the butter in the butter burger). I think you made a mistake in Georgia, you should have gone with Chick-Fil-A. Also in Ohio by default you would have to pick Skyline. Five Guys in Virginia? No? Nice list.
I was happy that one of these videos got AL right for a change. I haven't had Milo's since I moved to TX in 2017. I did make sure to go there one last time the night before lol
If you find yourself in Utah (sorry 😉), skip Arctic Circle, Crown Burger is the place to go. Seriously nothing like it, except the family members that broke off, to create Astro Burger, or Olympus Burger, all excellent, pretty much the same menu.
I don't know how Harold's Chicken for Illinois even got on the list. They where only in the Chicago area not the whole state of Illinois and Harold's Chicken is a place I would not even stop for chicken it now very good.
Lion's Choice is what Arby's use to be when the latter first started out decades back. A genuinely decent and flavorful roast beef sandwich, using actual roast beef. God only knows what makes up Arby's current version.
They finally got AL right! I was thinking they were gonna say Big Bob Gibson's. All these video's try to call that AL bbq with the mayo based sauce. I was 30 before I even heard of it.
Being near the Illinois/Indiana border/Chicago burbs my whole life I can't argue against Harold's and Schoops. 2 excellent choices and both places have locations on both sides of the border.
13:50 Skyline lovers just lost their lunch.😂😂😂 Gokd Star is my favorite and it has way more than 5 locations. Just guessing , I'd say they have closer to 60 locations.
Braum's is disgusting!!! I worked there. The kitchen pre-makes the burgers and chicken and keeps them in metal lexans under heat lamps for the Speed of Service. Quality is NOT on the top of the list on hot food. The ice cream bought in the Fresh Market is often frost-bitten. My boyfriend was a cook, I was Fresh Market and Kitchen, and both of us coming from California were overwhelmed how much we missed In-And-Out. Maybe we are jaded by good fast food and good fresh markets...
I've lived in Michigan virtually my entire life and I have never even heard of Big John's Steak and Onion. I'll keep my eye out for one and give it a try. Upon Googling them, I found that they are all in the Flint / Central Michigan area, hence why I have never heard of them. Hardly the best chain restaurant chain if it's only available in a limited local.
taco time in washington state has ok food, but it's devoid of any flavor or spices and is pretty overpriced for what you get. burgerville in oregon is actually headquartered in washington state where there are also a number of locations, not just in oregon.
You commented on Gold Star chili in Cincinnati, having 5 locations. No, they got like 30 and about 50 in greater Cincinnati. Plus, there is Skyline with 100 locations in and around Greater Cincinnati. I think Skyline has locations in Indianapolis and Columbus. But I'll take Gold Star over Skyline any day!
I agree 100% that Tudors Biscuit world is the best chain in WV. I'm from NC, and I wish we had Tudors. Bojangles would have some issues here if Tudors was around. Outside of homemade, Tudors has the best biscuits and gravy I've ever eaten at a restaurant.
I'm thrilled to see Pal's from up here in our little corner of TN..... it's definitely fast food done right...always good, always friendly, and always clean..... although, I would gladly trade a Pal's to TX for a Whataburger lol
How is Coney Island or Buddy’s Pizza not labeled as the best restaurant chain in MI? Coney Island because of the coney dogs and Buddy’s Pizza because of its well known, and delicious Detroit style pizza.
I have lived in Indiana for 46 years, and have never heard of Schoop's Hamburgers. I did a search for them and there in a small area of Indiana near chicago.
Lions choice is a mixed bag I have gone 3 times the first time I went it was the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had and I cooked roast beef on a food truck now the next 2 times hasn't been good but that first time is what I tell people about lol
Blake's in NM is absolutely the best! I've tried to replicate it on the grill with the best green chile I could find, but can't do it. Their fries are the best too. Sidenote: Can anyone tell me where I can get a corn dog that tastes anything like a Disneyland corn dog? I buy a season pass just so I can walk in and get a corn dog there.
As someone who has lived in multiple different spots in Iowa for the last 10 years.... No one has ever told me about maid rite.. the only people who bring it up are the ones in these videos, not to mention I've only seen like 2, on the opposite side of the state
I wish "Mashed" realize that there is Upstate NY that have chains instead of the New York City restaurant chains that no one knows about!!! Thank you!!
Joe’s Kansas City used to be called Oklahoma Joe’s (despite being in Kansas). In Those days, there was one location which Anthony Bourdain listed as one of 14 place you must eat at before you die. I highly recommend it.
Is it Primanti Brothers you are thinking of ? They do have great sandwiches but I don't want any fries stuffed into the sandwich, just leave them on the side please
As far as Wayback Burgers goes in De. it was originally called Jake's and the original one was not on main street in Newark. It was in a crappy little building on Ogletown road. The last time I noticed someone was selling cheap paint out of that building..
New Jersey chain should've been "Surf Taco" or "Bubba'koos"...Jersey Mikes is just a sandwich shop! Quaker Steak in Pa is legit. I'm surprised I never heard of any of the other locations/states (except In-n-out, but never been there), since my wife and I travel all over in the RV?
I don't know where mashed got their picture but that is NOT a Blake's burger in New Mexico. They should have chose Dion's for New Mexico. Some of the Blake's locations are still good, but they sold out to a family from Texas a few years ago and it's not as good as it used to be.
With regard to Missouri's Lion's Choice Roast Beef, it should be pointed out that an Arby's comparison is hardly fair. Lion's Choice slices from a fresh beef roast. The sandwich is high-quality and delicious and horseradish is an available condiment. Yummy and top-shelf. Arby's? Well...the "roast beef" comes in a large, see-through plastic bag within which can be seen pink goo about the consistency of sloppy Play Doh and occasional chunks of what look like actual beef. The roast is about a foot long and maybe six inches high. When cooked (older stores used pizza ovens while newer location sometimes use convection ovens) this blob browns nicely and takes on the perfect appearance of beef, particularly once sliced. I prefer Arby's over Lion's Choice partly out of loyalty because I was once part of a management team for a small St. Louis franchise. If we had any competition, it was Rax Roast Beef (now long forgotten). Lion's Choice was way out of our league and is still considered a kind of hybrid gourmet fast food. Also, this video is fascinating.
Wards getting some shine is a good thing. but they are only in south Mississippi which is a shame. finally this channels has a list that isn't about catfish from Mississippi.
Sorry, I was not impressed with IN & OUT Burgers. I tried them several times. Most of all, the wait staff do not seem to listen to their customers' requests. I tried IN & OUT Burgers no less than 4 times and was not imprressed with the quality or lack of that, which I cannot understand as the reviews are always stellar. Possilby may be me. Like I have said, a four time try out and each time the servers did not listen to my orders. Most dissapointing.
There is a small fried chicken chain in Georgia around the Augusta area named Wife Saver they are likely the best fried chicken I've ever had from a restaurant.
Michigan? Leo’s Coney Island in SE Mich. Everywhere else? Any locally owned breakfast place where the third egg is free and/or homemade toast is an option. What the hell is Big John’s Steak & Bunyans?
You aren’t missing anything. They only have 9 locations and I think they’re all in Columbia. I’m pretty sure most people in the state have never even seen one much less eaten there. If they were just going to pick a small chain that’s only in one city they should’ve come to Charleston. I could think of many others I’d prefer over Rush’s.
Hah! I live in New Hampshire. Moe's a joke. If you like your subs on a big hot dog bun, then try them out. But the signature sandwich has a single layer of meat and provolone. Oh, and they don't have lettuce. Since Jersey Mike's came here, I'll never go to Moe's again. They're a joke. Only loved by locals who've never had a real sub before.
What do you think is the best restaurant chain in your state?
Milo's burgers used to be good, not any more. Today their chicken tenders are much better than their burgers. Their burger meat is fairly tough and grainy, it takes some work to get through one. But it wasn't always like this, back in the 80s when I moved back to Birmingham from Houston they had only one restaurant. I am thinking it was on 10th Avenue North just north of the downtown area. That was a great burger and there is no way you could duplicate that sauce. The sauce today is nothing like what they had prior to 2000
I think the best chain here now is Tazikis. It is a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for right ?
Louisiana -- Don's Seafood & Steakhouse. Hands down!! ------ Arkansas - while not a chain, Cajun’s Wharf is highly recommended.
@@MoonlightDawnMoolightDawn That is a good looking menu at Don's. I go down there often so have added them to my restaurant bucket list. Heck, I could make a meal off just some of the appetizers, they have the shrimp remoulade I do love. The grilled stuffed shrimp sounds amazing
Pickle Barrel is great ! But Jersey Mike's is giving them a run for their money!! When I was a kid , Pickel Barrel sandwiches were huge ! The used a whole loaf of French bread and almost a pound of meat and cheese ! Now the are half that size or less ! EVER since the exodus up here, a lot of the local places sold out and left ! Can't blame them ! It sucks here now ! Montana
Well it's definitely not pdq. Tijuana Flats would at least be a relatively well know chain. No one has ever suggested going to pdq...
I love Culver's. They are consistent with the quality of food and guest service. I've never had a bad meal there, everything is always hot and fresh. The custard is super good too!
Not to mention the sheer number of options on the Culver’s menu… What other burger chain can you get a pot roast or butterfly shrimp plate dinner?
@@coyotelong4349 Facts!
Shoe you are spot 👌
@@coyotelong4349 agreed! Plus, they make THE BEST coleslaw ever, and it's a whole other level with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice added!
Only been there once. But one of the best burgers and cheese curds I’ve ever had. Delicious
I KNEW Texas was gonna be Whataburger!! Yay!! About 5 years ago, I decided to stop eating red meat. But once a month, I treat myself to a Whataburger with cheese and jalapenos! SO delicious!! There's no way I could ever stop eating Whataburger! (My colleagues eat Whataburger at least twice a week, which makes it even more tempting!)
Harold's is not even a top 20 chain in Illinois. Most Harold's have closed down, and the ones that didn't are never that busy. Portillos is easy the top chain in Illinois. Go to any one of Portillos restaurants, during any time, and it is always jammed packed.
Totally agree! Never even heard of Harold's. Portillo's is a staple around here!
I miss Portillos and Culver's. I used to go all the time when I lived in Illinois.
This comment restored my faith in humanity. Lol
I grew up in Aurora and lived there until I was 22. Never once heard of Harold's. Viva Portillo's!
I'd take Popeye"s over Harold's any day. Portillo's is where it's at for Illinois. We had a Harold's in Rockford for a few months. Went there once. They said we'd have to wait 25 minutes to get our food. Safe to say they ain't open anymore. Viva Portillo's!
In case anyone was wondering, Chipotle was founded in Denver. That would have been a much more recognizable and accurate choice.
Yeah, but Chipotle really isn’t all that good.
If you want E. Coli poisoning, Chipotle is the place to go. They do not understand food science at all.
The obvious choice. I also commented that. Another pick could have been Wahoo's fish taco.
I grew up in Denver, and what the fuck is Garbanzos?
Hooters was started in Florida. It would be far more recognizable than PDQ, but that wouldn't make it better. Although, I've never heard of PDQ.
Growing up 25 miles west of Portland Burgerville was a favorite to go to in High School. Still like to go there when visiting family.
So for Oregon you went with a restaurant founded in Washington and for Washington you went with a licensee of a restaurant founded in Oregon. Good job...
I had no idea that my favorite store bought sweet tea brand, Milo’s, was a burger spot in Alabama lmao
Rush's drive thru line is always crazy long. Good food so waiting is worth it.
Blake's Lota Burger also serves one of the best Breakfast Burritos with Green Chili. Their Green Chili is good on just about everything 🌹☺️
That you picked Gold Star over Skyline, or any other local restaurant chain in the entire state of Ohio disqualifies you from ever expressing an opinion about "best" *anything* forever.
agreed! a better choice would have been the restaurant exclusive to Ohio, "Mr. Hero". They have the best food and are all over the state, unlike Gold Star.
If only Camp Washington were a chain.
@@lainerepic5876 Amen.
Completely agree. The people that work at this channel aren't doing their research
"Cincinnati " chili is just plain NASTY!!!
Ask anyone from Tucson and they will tell you Eegees is the best chain in the state. They are mainly in Tucson with a few in phoenix, and their frozen eegees which are a frozen drink similar to a icee are to die for. Their orignal grinder sandwich and ranch fries are the bomb too
Bobby Q was a really bad choice. 2 locations does not constitute a chain. Eegees or Federico’s would have both been great choices.
Never heard of Bobby Q or Eegees. I would pick Filiberto's. They all around the State and have many copycats that just but "Bertos" in store name.
I love Raising Cain's. They're finally opening one near me but it's taking FOREVER to get built. I need my chicken!
Kentucky: Fazoli's, are you kidding me? I have never ate such horrible food in my life and that's the best Kentucky can do?
Yup. Whatever Fazoli's is, it ain't Italian.
@@superbug1977 ikr 😂
Kentucky fried chicken makes more sense in that list
@@andreytop1gg I was thinking the same... or Lee's Famous Recipe.... Maybe Snappy Tomato pizza but I'm not sure if that was founded in Kentucky ... probably not
I liked fazolis pizza as fazolis pizza
How are you going to leave out at Braum's is also a mini grocery store? That's the coolest part go get lunch and pick up groceries for dinner!
NJ-Jersey Mike’s? A Jersey Mikes in any other state would suffice. But in NJ, any mom and pop shops make REAL subs better even than Jersey Mikes
“We don’t care about no damn Jersey Mikes” - everyone in this state!
I’ve had it a couple of times in California because other people have thought it was so great. In my opinion it was just OK.
My wife is from Jersey and she said this to me on our first date. Lol
@@internziko your wife sounds like a smart woman
I lived in NJ from 1969 until 1988 and never heard of them. I ate there once in Pittsburgh in 2003(?) they were meh.
The New Brunswick White Castle and a bunch of Italian Mom & Pop places were better. (Texas Weiner II!)
I ate there once when it first came to Vancouver, WA but never again when I learned that the owner is a big game hunter.
Pickle Barrel in Montana Yummy! North of the border chicken, cheese, and green chilies my favorite
We need Taco John’s in Arizona… There’s so much good authentic Mexican food here, but sometimes I crave some unapologetically NON-authentic Mexican food too… Our only options for that are Taco Bell or Del Taco
Moe’s Southwest Grill is another tasty faux Mexican chain I’ve tried outside of AZ
As Long as it is not Taco Beuno, I got sick at one of that chain in California. When we went back to see my Grandpa near the end a year or two later it was a Del Taco.
Taco John's is the best! I grew up eating it in Rockford, Illinois in the 60's, 70's and80's. Now I'm living in Arkansas and I go to the one in Russellville. YUUUMMMY! 🤗
I was curious which Okie-based chain you'd pick--Braum's, Sonic, Taco Bueno, Steak N Shake or Mazzio's. All are good, but I'd have to go with Steak N Shake.
More of a Seattle thing, but Ivars is the best food chain I can think of coming from Washington. Great clam chowder and consistency with fish dishes like halibut and salmon!
Of all the restaurants in Alabama, they choose Milo's. Rush's in SC is amazing.
Yes I live in California and don’t find In and Out particularly exceptional, but Californians do love them as the lines are always ridiculous.
You're probably right. But they are better than McDonald's.
I live in Vermont, actually was the sous chef at grazers a few years back. 😆
IMHO, you're spot on with Lion's Choice in Missouri (by far the best), In & out in California (amazing) and Culver's in Wisconsin (they put the butter in the butter burger). I think you made a mistake in Georgia, you should have gone with Chick-Fil-A. Also in Ohio by default you would have to pick Skyline. Five Guys in Virginia? No? Nice list.
Skyline is awful.
How could you not have the anchor bar from Buffalo new york, the inventor of Buffalo wings on your list , they have more restaurants now
Go Milo's in Alabama! As a child I accompanied my dad and grandfather to get burgers. That greasy bag was irresistible!
I was happy that one of these videos got AL right for a change. I haven't had Milo's since I moved to TX in 2017. I did make sure to go there one last time the night before lol
If you find yourself in Utah (sorry 😉), skip Arctic Circle, Crown Burger is the place to go. Seriously nothing like it, except the family members that broke off, to create Astro Burger, or Olympus Burger, all excellent, pretty much the same menu.
Agreed. We call it "Arsenic Circle." Their desserts are good, but the food is AWFUL!
There's nothing better than a plate of hot fried chicken at Bobbie Q's in Phoenix when its 115° degrees outside!
I know there is not a lot of chains to pick from in Alaska, but Alaska Pizza Company is our version of Little Caesars but worse.
Lmfao I can only imagine love a New Yorker
I don't know how Harold's Chicken for Illinois even got on the list. They where only in the Chicago area not the whole state of Illinois and Harold's Chicken is a place I would not even stop for chicken it now very good.
For Michigan its Tubby’s over a Big john of we must go with steak sandwich
Agreed! Never heard of Big John, but Tubby's Steak and Cheese with there sauce, is 🔥
I've lived inMichigan ALL my life, over a half century, and I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF BIG JOHN'S STEAK AND ONIONS...lol
They are located mostly in the Flint area. And trust me, you are not missing anything. They are garbage.
Lion's Choice is what Arby's use to be when the latter first started out decades back. A genuinely decent and flavorful roast beef sandwich, using actual roast beef. God only knows what makes up Arby's current version.
We learned in elementary school about chili and cinnamon rolls
I second the Milos Restaurant chain in Birmingham Alabama. The Best. !
They finally got AL right! I was thinking they were gonna say Big Bob Gibson's. All these video's try to call that AL bbq with the mayo based sauce. I was 30 before I even heard of it.
Being near the Illinois/Indiana border/Chicago burbs my whole life I can't argue against Harold's and Schoops. 2 excellent choices and both places have locations on both sides of the border.
Harold's is so freaking good 👍🏼
@@ivyrivera8081 hell yes. 6 wings,fried hard,salt&pepper,mild sauce.
Scopes not shoops
You missed on David's Burgers in Arkansas! They blow Slim Chickens off the map!
13:50 Skyline lovers just lost their lunch.😂😂😂 Gokd Star is my favorite and it has way more than 5 locations. Just guessing , I'd say they have closer to 60 locations.
Braum's is disgusting!!! I worked there. The kitchen pre-makes the burgers and chicken and keeps them in metal lexans under heat lamps for the Speed of Service. Quality is NOT on the top of the list on hot food. The ice cream bought in the Fresh Market is often frost-bitten. My boyfriend was a cook, I was Fresh Market and Kitchen, and both of us coming from California were overwhelmed how much we missed In-And-Out. Maybe we are jaded by good fast food and good fresh markets...
I will say Braums is wildy inconsistent from owner to owner so I think it varies a lot, but I would take Culver's over it any day of the week.
For Maine I was surprised it wasn't governors for all around food or Amatos for pizza
And for Texas I get whataburger but would think Sonic too
It's good that Tudor's was chosen for WV.....THEY ARE VERY GOOD!! AND, I'VE ALWAYS FOUND THE EMPLOYEES TO BE VERY FRIENDLY, AS WELL........😁
I've lived in Michigan virtually my entire life and I have never even heard of Big John's Steak and Onion. I'll keep my eye out for one and give it a try.
Upon Googling them, I found that they are all in the Flint / Central Michigan area, hence why I have never heard of them. Hardly the best chain restaurant chain if it's only available in a limited local.
There’s a Chaps in Rehoboth, Delaware also. It’s fantastic.
That pit beef sandwich nearly brought tears to me eyes 😍
taco time in washington state has ok food, but it's devoid of any flavor or spices and is pretty overpriced for what you get. burgerville in oregon is actually headquartered in washington state where there are also a number of locations, not just in oregon.
You commented on Gold Star chili in Cincinnati, having 5 locations. No, they got like 30 and about 50 in greater Cincinnati. Plus, there is Skyline with 100 locations in and around Greater Cincinnati. I think Skyline has locations in Indianapolis and Columbus. But I'll take Gold Star over Skyline any day!
Biscuitville in NC by my house always has a huge line they love it
Iowa has Zombieburger too. Its AMAZING!
Zombieburger is so good! Especially their shakes!
I agree 100% that Tudors Biscuit world is the best chain in WV. I'm from NC, and I wish we had Tudors. Bojangles would have some issues here if Tudors was around. Outside of homemade, Tudors has the best biscuits and gravy I've ever eaten at a restaurant.
Gino's pizza and spaghetti house is also a great pick
We used to have the Artic Circle in Colorado I really miss that. Back in the 60's🌹
I'm thrilled to see Pal's from up here in our little corner of TN..... it's definitely fast food done right...always good, always friendly, and always clean..... although, I would gladly trade a Pal's to TX for a Whataburger lol
half way through this video my hunger pains were unbearable, don't watch it after 11 PM...lol
I used to get the "11PM munchies" until I went Low Carb. Worth a try.
I was going to bed it's 12;30 and IAM cooking up a green chilly chess streak burger
How is Coney Island or Buddy’s Pizza not labeled as the best restaurant chain in MI? Coney Island because of the coney dogs and Buddy’s Pizza because of its well known, and delicious Detroit style pizza.
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I have lived in Indiana for 46 years, and have never heard of Schoop's Hamburgers. I did a search for them and there in a small area of Indiana near chicago.
There was a Schoops in Warsaw. I think it’s still there, only location I know if. I’ve never been there myself
I live in Minnesota. What the hell is MyBurger?
Made rite in Davenport IA doesn't hardly give you a very big sandwich like they used to and hardly any meat either 😅
I preferred Ross's in Davenport, when I lived in Illinois on the Mississippi river I would cross the bridge just for the magic mountain or volcano
Kentucky must be really hard up for quality chain restaurants with Fazoli's being at the top of list I just don't believe it!
Moved out of Iowa decades ago, and now I'm back to craving a damned Maid-Rite. I miss them.
Mel's burger in San Manuel AZ best burgers and a secret sauce 🤫🤐😋🌶️
Lions choice is a mixed bag I have gone 3 times the first time I went it was the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had and I cooked roast beef on a food truck now the next 2 times hasn't been good but that first time is what I tell people about lol
Quaker Steak and Lube also has 16 locations in Ohio, one is in north Canton on my way to work in Akron.
Blake's in NM is absolutely the best! I've tried to replicate it on the grill with the best green chile I could find, but can't do it. Their fries are the best too. Sidenote: Can anyone tell me where I can get a corn dog that tastes anything like a Disneyland corn dog? I buy a season pass just so I can walk in and get a corn dog there.
As someone who has lived in multiple different spots in Iowa for the last 10 years.... No one has ever told me about maid rite.. the only people who bring it up are the ones in these videos, not to mention I've only seen like 2, on the opposite side of the state
Fazzoli’s is after my heart! Why did they shut them all down by me?!
Exactly. We had one in West Virginia and it was reasonably priced and good, almost not fast food, but closed down
I wish "Mashed" realize that there is Upstate NY that have chains instead of the New York City restaurant chains that no one knows about!!! Thank you!!
They did the same with PA. There is a distinct difference between East and west PA.
Same with Oregon. I guess Oregon only exists in the city limits of Portland.
Joe’s Kansas City used to be called Oklahoma Joe’s (despite being in Kansas). In
Those days, there was one location which Anthony Bourdain listed as one of 14 place you must eat at before you die. I highly recommend it.
Naw
Look, from california here, yes yes In N Out is amazing! But The Habit should be on this list for California!
I lived in DE for 13 years, and never did see a Way Back.
I’m in Florida never heard of that restaurant
Me either
I lived there for 5 years and never heard of it
Primanti Brothers should be listed for PA
Is it Primanti Brothers you are thinking of ? They do have great sandwiches but I don't want any fries stuffed into the sandwich, just leave them on the side please
@@porkbelly0713 not all their sandwiches have that.
Shoot, now I know I have been eating at TacoTimes NW for years.
You could do a lot worse.
Yessssss, Pal's Sudden Service in East Tennessee... I can almost taste them sauceburgers and frenchie fries !!! 👍 🍔 🍟
This was one of your best videos, very informative
I worked at Duchess in CT when I was a teen, I loved the food you would to
As far as Wayback Burgers goes in De. it was originally called Jake's and the original one was not on main street in Newark. It was in a crappy little building on Ogletown road. The last time I noticed someone was selling cheap paint out of that building..
Jersey has so much great food, white Manna all the way Hackensack and the other location just best burgers ever
Ivar’s should be Washington’s top chain. Best fish and chips, and amazing chowder.
Ew, no.
Can vouch for the Providence Coal Fired Pizza in North Kingstown being super legit 👌 Live 5 min from it, best pizza in town!
I live in Minnesota. I’ve never heard of my burger in my entire life.
SAME, I thought it would be Dinos gyros or even Caribou, allthough that would be a bit of a stretch.
Culver's is very good
Yeh Culvers,Culver's, disappoints. I'm in Northwest Indiana wish we had Sonny's BBQ here! They are Lexington, Ky. South excellent franchised BBQ!!!
CULVERS NEVER DISAPPOINTS. DARN AUTO CORRECT
I live in Wisconsin and was about to take that personally lol.
@@francisjaniewski5990 I was going to say Culvers disappoints? WTF are you talking about.
New Jersey chain should've been "Surf Taco" or "Bubba'koos"...Jersey Mikes is just a sandwich shop! Quaker Steak in Pa is legit. I'm surprised I never heard of any of the other locations/states (except In-n-out, but never been there), since my wife and I travel all over in the RV?
Portillo's not being Illinois' best chain invalidates this entire list.
This!
PDQ has the most FLAVOR-LESS chicken ever! I would have picked literally anything else for Florida 😒
Pollo tropical would've been ny choice
I've never even heard of PDQ.
There's so much Maine above the Portland area... most of it, in fact.
I don't know where mashed got their picture but that is NOT a Blake's burger in New Mexico. They should have chose Dion's for New Mexico. Some of the Blake's locations are still good, but they sold out to a family from Texas a few years ago and it's not as good as it used to be.
i was expecting dions!!!!!
With regard to Missouri's Lion's Choice Roast Beef, it should be pointed out that an Arby's comparison is hardly fair. Lion's Choice slices from a fresh beef roast. The sandwich is high-quality and delicious and horseradish is an available condiment. Yummy and top-shelf. Arby's? Well...the "roast beef" comes in a large, see-through plastic bag within which can be seen pink goo about the consistency of sloppy Play Doh and occasional chunks of what look like actual beef. The roast is about a foot long and maybe six inches high. When cooked (older stores used pizza ovens while newer location sometimes use convection ovens) this blob browns nicely and takes on the perfect appearance of beef, particularly once sliced. I prefer Arby's over Lion's Choice partly out of loyalty because I was once part of a management team for a small St. Louis franchise. If we had any competition, it was Rax Roast Beef (now long forgotten). Lion's Choice was way out of our league and is still considered a kind of hybrid gourmet fast food. Also, this video is fascinating.
Wards getting some shine is a good thing. but they are only in south Mississippi which is a shame. finally this channels has a list that isn't about catfish from Mississippi.
I live in North MS so I’ve never had Ward’s 😔
I live in Connecticut.
1. NEVER heard of Duchess before.
2. Looked it up and there’s only 2 locations lol
Sorry, I was not impressed with IN & OUT Burgers. I tried them several times. Most of all, the wait staff do not seem to listen to their customers' requests. I tried IN & OUT Burgers no less than 4 times and was not imprressed with the quality or lack of that, which I cannot understand as the reviews are always stellar. Possilby may be me. Like I have said, a four time try out and each time the servers did not listen to my orders. Most dissapointing.
It’s fast food. It’s not wait staff it’s cashier.
As a native Californian, I have to respectfully disagree with you. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had in my life.
Now I will admit, that they are not as consistent as they used to be.
They’re terrible.
Reminded me of Burger King
Shouldn't Oklahoma's be Sonic?
There is a small fried chicken chain in Georgia around the Augusta area named Wife Saver they are likely the best fried chicken I've ever had from a restaurant.
Michigan? Leo’s Coney Island in SE Mich. Everywhere else? Any locally owned breakfast place where the third egg is free and/or homemade toast is an option. What the hell is Big John’s Steak & Bunyans?
Sometime soon I'm gonna start Rv'ing across the continental US and this video might act like a road map
I live in South Carolina & I never heard of Rush’s but I don’t get out much.
You aren’t missing anything. They only have 9 locations and I think they’re all in Columbia. I’m pretty sure most people in the state have never even seen one much less eaten there. If they were just going to pick a small chain that’s only in one city they should’ve come to Charleston. I could think of many others I’d prefer over Rush’s.
ill take u on a date
Chipotle or Wahoo's fish taco would have been a better pick for Colorado.
Ive lived in TN my entire life and NEVER heard of Pal's. Very obscure reference. Was hoping for a real recommendation.
Hah! I live in New Hampshire. Moe's a joke. If you like your subs on a big hot dog bun, then try them out. But the signature sandwich has a single layer of meat and provolone. Oh, and they don't have lettuce. Since Jersey Mike's came here, I'll never go to Moe's again. They're a joke. Only loved by locals who've never had a real sub before.
No one outside of one area of the state of indiana has ever heard of Schoops