Fast Food Talk Thread

[Omaha Cowboy]

I’m sorry I can’t hear you, I keep having this jingle running through my head!

“Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us…”

(Boy did I just show my age!)

Lol..

And on that note, we will now lay this silly thread to rest…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Omaha Cowboy]

Okay BK and fast food aficionados- we’ve brought this thread back to life (for better or worse )..

You’re back open for discussion…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[garyomaha]

Does that mean we can reminisce some more about old BK commercials? (Actually, Padre already mentioned the best one.)

[Padre]

Since it is a fast food thread, how about this to keep it on an Omaha topic. What fast food chain would you like to see come to Omaha? We already know a couple of them, (Churches, Whataburger), but what else would you like to have here?

[Omaha Cowboy]

I know several people who would perform backflips if “In ‘N Out Burger” made its way to Omaha..

Although I personally think “Whataburger” is better…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[djc311]

Surprised we never got a White Castle, although I've never eaten at one and I'm guessing other than their "gimmicky" little square burgers, they probably aren't too special!.

[Busguy2010]

The only one I really want is Whataburger. Steak N Shake fell off quite a bit and I never really cared for White Castle.

Interestingly enough, White Castle used to be here like a long time ago.

[omahacacher]

Surprised we never got a White Castle, although I've never eaten at one and I'm guessing other than their "gimmicky" little square burgers, they probably aren't too special!.

You are exactly right, but every time I go to the Twin Cities, I will drive out of my way just for the experience. In college, my friends and I would go in and order a dozen “bellybombers” and the guy behind the counter would laugh and give us extra fries. If I had to choose a bellybomber or a Juicy Lucy, I would get a bomber every time, even though my gut would scream at me an hour later.

[Greg S]

Surprised we never got a White Castle, although I've never eaten at one and I'm guessing other than their "gimmicky" little square burgers, they probably aren't too special!.

You are exactly right, but every time I go to the Twin Cities, I will drive out of my way just for the experience. In college, my friends and I would go in and order a dozen “bellybombers” and the guy behind the counter would laugh and give us extra fries. If I had to choose a bellybomber or a Juicy Lucy, I would get a bomber every time, even though my gut would scream at me an hour later.

White Castle was in KC until at least the late 90's, maybe early 2000's. We used to go to one off of I70 in Independence.

Greg

[garyomaha]

White Castle was in KC until at least the late 90's, maybe early 2000's. We used to go to one off of I70 in Independence.

Yes, they were! We used to stop at one on Metcalf. I slightly disagree with earlier comments -- I think White Castle had their own brand of flavor, probably a top-secret blend of onions and grease. Plus I recall their buns were sometimes soaked with grease. And I still ate them!

I'm not sure if they would be my top choice for a local addition, but they would (IMHO) provide some variety, which I always think is good.

[djc311]

Ooooh - remember "Hot n Now"? I used to live just east of Saddle Creek on Chicago St and remember when they brought that building in on two flat beds, already built. Basically 2 big LEGOs they had to attach to each other, two drive thru windows.

When they first opened they used to say "To provide fast and speedy service we don't offer customization" if you asked for a burger without mustard, etc... but that didn't last long.

I remember their large fries were in like a KFC sized bucket or something.

Think the one on Saddle Creek turned into some Chinese food place or other ethnic food.

[jessep28]

PepsiCo owning them and other factors ran Hot-N-Now into the ground during the 90's. There is still one lone store operating in Sturgis, Michigan though.

[ricko]

Surprised we never got a White Castle, although I've never eaten at one and I'm guessing other than their "gimmicky" little square burgers, they probably aren't too special!.

I can't remember if there were any White Castles in Omaha, but there were several places in Omaha that had a similar look----Marlowe's in downtown South Omaha was one. Burgers were large and cheap (10 cents), and not half-bad. I've eaten at White Castle-------once.

[Busguy2010]

I can't remember if there were any White Castles in Omaha, but there were several places in Omaha that had a similar look----Marlowe's in downtown South Omaha was one. Burgers were large and cheap (10 cents), and not half-bad. I've eaten at White Castle-------once.

Don't hold me to it, but I heard there were least two White Castles in Omaha a loooooong time ago, like pre WWII, even saw pictures of em. Both of 'em Downtown. I think around 10th & Howard and something & Farnam.

[Padre]

I can't remember if there were any White Castles in Omaha, but there were several places in Omaha that had a similar look----Marlowe's in downtown South Omaha was one. Burgers were large and cheap (10 cents), and not half-bad. I've eaten at White Castle-------once.

Don't hold me to it, but I heard there were least two White Castles in Omaha a loooooong time ago, like pre WWII, even saw pictures of em. Both of 'em Downtown. I think around 10th & Howard and something & Farnam.

Looks like there were at least ten of them, but most didn’t make it past 1930.

https://dinerhunter.com/2018/04/01/whit ... -omaha-ne/

[djc311]

I can't remember if there were any White Castles in Omaha, but there were several places in Omaha that had a similar look----Marlowe's in downtown South Omaha was one. Burgers were large and cheap (10 cents), and not half-bad. I've eaten at White Castle-------once.

Don't hold me to it, but I heard there were least two White Castles in Omaha a loooooong time ago, like pre WWII, even saw pictures of em. Both of 'em Downtown. I think around 10th & Howard and something & Farnam.

Looks like there were at least ten of them, but most didn’t make it past 1930.

https://dinerhunter.com/2018/04/01/whit ... -omaha-ne/

Wow, wonder what happened to them? Probably hard to keep something going after a World War.

I had no idea that company has that kind of history.

I guess if it came down to it, I would probably rather see Whattaburger or In N Out here anyway.

[Big E]

[bigredmed1]

Was at BK on 114th last night and the burgers were hot and tasted good. Step up.

[GetUrban]

I can't remember if there were any White Castles in Omaha, but there were several places in Omaha that had a similar look----Marlowe's in downtown South Omaha was one. Burgers were large and cheap (10 cents), and not half-bad. I've eaten at White Castle-------once.

Don't hold me to it, but I heard there were least two White Castles in Omaha a loooooong time ago, like pre WWII, even saw pictures of em. Both of 'em Downtown. I think around 10th & Howard and something & Farnam.

Looks like there were at least ten of them, but most didn’t make it past 1930.

https://dinerhunter.com/2018/04/01/whit ... -omaha-ne/

Wow, wonder what happened to them? Probably hard to keep something going after a World War.

I had no idea that company has that kind of history.

I guess if it came down to it, I would probably rather see Whattaburger or In N Out here anyway.

Wow, I wonder who their architect was. I had never heard of White Castle.

[nebugeater]

On the topic of fast food Fazoli's just got bought for 130M by Fat Brands. (kind of a fitting name for fast food)

Fat brands own these among some others.
Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouse
Johnny Rockets
Marble Slab Creamery
Fat Burger
Pretzelmaker
Great American Cookies
Twin Peaks

[Busguy2010]

I always forget about Fazoli's. Haven't been there for years, but I drive by it every time I go to Big Red. Is the one still on 132nd & Center? If not, the one on Cass might be the only one left I know of. Might have to have it just one more time before they go belly-up.

[EastCB]

I always forget about Fazoli's. Haven't been there for years, but I drive by it every time I go to Big Red. Is the one still on 132nd & Center? If not, the one on Cass might be the only one left I know of. Might have to have it just one more time before they go belly-up.

i believe there is one in LaVista and in Bellevue. There is also on here in CB

[Busguy2010]

I always forget about Fazoli's. Haven't been there for years, but I drive by it every time I go to Big Red. Is the one still on 132nd & Center? If not, the one on Cass might be the only one left I know of. Might have to have it just one more time before they go belly-up.

i believe there is one in LaVista and in Bellevue. There is also on here in CB

Thanks, looks like you named all the other locations in the Metro. I don't recall if there were ever more. It just doesn't seem like that popular of a place.

[garyomaha]

It just doesn't seem like that popular of a place.

It's fast food Italian. Not great but (IMHO) not awful. I'm usually pleasantly surprised when I stop there after not doing so for a long time. Their gimmick used to be all you can eat breadsticks delivered to diners pretty much continuously. When that changed (for any number of reasons) the place seemed to slip a bit (again IMHO).

[Busguy2010]

It's fast food Italian. Not great but (IMHO) not awful. I'm usually pleasantly surprised when I stop there after not doing so for a long time. Their gimmick used to be all you can eat breadsticks delivered to diners pretty much continuously. When that changed (for any number of reasons) the place seemed to slip a bit (again IMHO).

I have a couple friends that used to work there in high school, and we used to eat there allllll the time, like every freakin' day . It was really good every time they made it because they loaded it up (they didn't do it by the book), but every time after, it just didn't live up to what I expected and I don't believe I've been there in the last ten or so years.

And all this talk kinda makes me want to get it. But every time I drive by after dark, it looks like its not open, but I know they close at 10.

[Padre]

It’s not great Italian, but it’s not bad. They never seem to be too busy, but considering it’s the only Italian I can think of with a drive thru, I’m sure that helps.

[Busguy2010]

I went to hyvee last night about 9:40, and I should have got Fazolis because the drive thru was deserted. And guess what I went to hyvee to buy? A pizza haha. But I bought a pineapple pizza.

Anyway, maybe I shoulda took it. I went to timeout the other day for the first time in a couple years and like always, I was about 7th in line. After sitting in line for 15 minutes and only three cars moved, I bailed. Then drove by the Sonic on Saddle Creek, and wouldn't you know, it was also about 10 cars deep, so I disappointedly took myself back home and ate sardines.

Well anyway, I was just gonna get a drink from Sonic for my woman, but after sitting at timeout, I wasn't gonna do it for a drink. Which brings me to this... Why is that sonic on Saddle Creek (or maybe any Sonic) so dam busy all the time? Literally every time I go by there, there is a line wrapped around the building. Sonic isn't even that good.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I always forget about Fazoli's. Haven't been there for years, but I drive by it every time I go to Big Red. Is the one still on 132nd & Center?

Yes- Fazoli’s is still open at 132nd and Center…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Greg S]

I went to hyvee last night about 9:40, and I should have got Fazolis because the drive thru was deserted. And guess what I went to hyvee to buy? A pizza haha. But I bought a pineapple pizza.

Anyway, maybe I shoulda took it. I went to timeout the other day for the first time in a couple years and like always, I was about 7th in line. After sitting in line for 15 minutes and only three cars moved, I bailed. Then drove by the Sonic on Saddle Creek, and wouldn't you know, it was also about 10 cars deep, so I disappointedly took myself back home and ate sardines.

Well anyway, I was just gonna get a drink from Sonic for my woman, but after sitting at timeout, I wasn't gonna do it for a drink. Which brings me to this... Why is that sonic on Saddle Creek (or maybe any Sonic) so dam busy all the time? Literally every time I go by there, there is a line wrapped around the building. Sonic isn't even that good.

Part of it I think is the variety. The DQ on 132nd and Maple is usually busy with slow service. If I want to grab a shake or blizzard type item it's always significantly quicker to go to the Sonic west of there.

Greg

[Omaha Cowboy]

Part of it I think is the variety. The DQ on 132nd and Maple is usually busy with slow service. If I want to grab a shake or blizzard type item it's always significantly quicker to go to the Sonic west of there.

Greg

I know people who only go to Sonic because the ice they use for their drinks is really good. I think they even sell their ice by the bag…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Greg S]

Part of it I think is the variety. The DQ on 132nd and Maple is usually busy with slow service. If I want to grab a shake or blizzard type item it's always significantly quicker to go to the Sonic west of there.

Greg

I know people who only go to Sonic because the ice they use for their drinks is really good. I think they even sell their ice by the bag…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Yep they do. We buy ice from them as well.

Greg

[jessep28]

Looking at a location map, I'm a little surprised that Waffle House hasn't crept up here yet.

[Louie]

Looking at a location map, I'm a little surprised that Waffle House hasn't crept up here yet.

Totally, I remember going to my first Waffle House when I was like 9-10 years old. We were down south....and by that I mean Kansas City. And yet more than 20 years later it hasn't gone 3 hours north.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Part of it I think is the variety. The DQ on 132nd and Maple is usually busy with slow service. If I want to grab a shake or blizzard type item it's always significantly quicker to go to the Sonic west of there.

Greg

I know people who only go to Sonic because the ice they use for their drinks is really good. I think they even sell their ice by the bag…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Yep they do. We buy ice from them as well.

Greg

My sister told me the other day, she does the same…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Padre]

Burger King Parent to Buy Firehouse Subs for $1 Billion

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/fast-casual ... -1-billion

[Omaha Cowboy]

Burger King Parent to Buy Firehouse Subs for $1 Billion

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/fast-casual ... -1-billion

Flame broiled subs..

That has a particularly nauseating ring to it …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Brooklyn Decker]

Burger King Parent to Buy Firehouse Subs for $1 Billion

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/fast-casual ... -1-billion

From the Article, "“Firehouse Subs is a special brand with a talented team, impressive culture and community focus that resonates with guests and closely aligns with our core values at RBI," RBI CEO Jose Cil said in a statement.”"

Apparently Jose has never been into a Firehouse. RBI will ruin the culture, drive off the talented team, and run the franchise into the ground.

[garyomaha]

Oh no.
I can't imagine two places further apart in "culture" than Firehouse and BK. One shouts "Welcome!" to you when you come in the door (reminiscent of Gates in KC, for those familiar with them) and the other totally ignores you when you come in the door.

[Busguy2010]

Firehouse is only okay. I patronized them every single week when they had the Nashville Hot Brisket sandwich, but since they got rid of that, everything else on the menu is meh.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Oh no.
I can't imagine two places further apart in "culture" than Firehouse and BK. One shouts "Welcome!" to you when you come in the door (reminiscent of Gates in KC, for those familiar with them) and the other totally ignores you when you come in the door.

Yep.. It’s the BK effect. I don’t know if Firehouse has the chops to overcome it like Popeyes has thus far..

We’ll see…

Ciao..LiO…Peace