Fast Food Talk Thread

[Omaha Cowboy]

Since I’ve been staying away from Fast Food for the better part of 1 year (Since beginning of May/2023), I was wondering this year, who had the best fast food fish sandwich? I know last year, during Lent, I must have downed about 100 fish sandwiches from Runza, Lol (they were soooo freakin” good last year)..

Any opinions on this years fish sandwich fast food offerings?…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[OmahaRedWing]

Since I’ve been staying away from Fast Food for the better part of 1 year (Since beginning of May/2023), I was wondering this year, who had the best fast food fish sandwich? I know last year, during Lent, I must have downed about 100 fish sandwiches from Runza, Lol (they were soooo freakin” good last year)..

Any opinions on this years fish sandwich fast food offerings?…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I like Runza's and Arby's. Anyone try the fish sandwich at Bronco's?

[Busguy2010]

Welp, it looks like I've got another new item I have to get out and try. I just saw a commercial for Firehouse Subs, they have a new Cuban BBQ sandwich. It looks and sounds right up my alley, so I hope it's another hit! Firehouse has been one of the best at coming up with limited edition items that I have just gone mad for, so I hope this'll be another one

[Omaha Cowboy]

Since I’ve been staying away from Fast Food for the better part of 1 year (Since beginning of May/2023), I was wondering this year, who had the best fast food fish sandwich? I know last year, during Lent, I must have downed about 100 fish sandwiches from Runza, Lol (they were soooo freakin” good last year)..

Any opinions on this years fish sandwich fast food offerings?…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I like Runza's and Arby's. Anyone try the fish sandwich at Bronco's?

Yes- they were both “go to’s” for me last year during Lent..

I never tried the Bronco’s fish sandwich. One year, a few years back, Chick Fil A had a fish sandwich that was very good…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Busguy2010]

I had the Cuban BBQ sandwich from Firehouse today. And, yet again, this was a big hit for me! It's definitely a 10, and I think there's room for extra credit. I'll be getting this as much as I can before they run out. Highly recommended.

[nativeomahan]

I had the Cuban BBQ sandwich from Firehouse today. And, yet again, this was a big hit for me! It's definitely a 10, and I think there's room for extra credit. I'll be getting this as much as I can before they run out. Highly recommended.

Do they use honest to goodness Cuban bread? That’s what makes or breaks a Cuban sandwich.

[Busguy2010]

I had the Cuban BBQ sandwich from Firehouse today. And, yet again, this was a big hit for me! It's definitely a 10, and I think there's room for extra credit. I'll be getting this as much as I can before they run out. Highly recommended.

Do they use honest to goodness Cuban bread? That’s what makes or breaks a Cuban sandwich.

That I don't know. They say "Cuban roots, southern twist" so I'm sure it's not a purist sandwich, but it is DAM good!

Apparently this isn't the first iteration of it. They had it a couple years ago and I had no idea of it. Shame on me. But that gives me a little hope they could bring back the Nashville Hot Brisket Sandwich that I went absolutely bonkers over. This Cuban BBQ sandwich is almost to that level for me. Next time I'll try it with banana or jalapeño peppers.

[Brad]

Looks like the Wendy's on south 84th Street, just south of F street has closed.

[Padre]

Looks like the Wendy's on south 84th Street, just south of F street has closed.

I’m surprised it’s taken this long. That was a horrible store!

[ChadJK]

That was a horrible store!

Most of them are. :/

I remember in 2021/2022 or so (when you didn't know what hours they would be open that day and if their dining room had reopened yet) they hid the phone numbers for all of their locations. They removed them from all their social media listings and from their website. You could find it if you googled enough, but I think they were all temporarily disconnected. I guess they figured the best way to handle the barrage of customer inquiries and complaints was to just not have a telephone. lol I don't know if that was nationwide or just the local franchisee.

I see they have since relisted them.

[Omaha Cowboy]

That was a horrible store!

Most of them are. :/

I remember in 2021/2022 or so (when you didn't know what hours they would be open that day and if their dining room had reopened yet) they hid the phone numbers for all of their locations. They removed them from all their social media listings and from their website. You could find it if you googled enough, but I think they were all temporarily disconnected. I guess they figured the best way to handle the barrage of customer inquiries and complaints was to just not have a telephone. lol I don't know if that was nationwide or just the local franchisee.

I see they have since relisted them.

I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate any food from a Wendy’s..

It’s likely been since before 2010, so a loooong time ago…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[thenewguy]

That was a horrible store!

Most of them are. :/

I remember in 2021/2022 or so (when you didn't know what hours they would be open that day and if their dining room had reopened yet) they hid the phone numbers for all of their locations. They removed them from all their social media listings and from their website. You could find it if you googled enough, but I think they were all temporarily disconnected. I guess they figured the best way to handle the barrage of customer inquiries and complaints was to just not have a telephone. lol I don't know if that was nationwide or just the local franchisee.

I see they have since relisted them.

I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate any food from a Wendy’s..

It’s likely been since before 2010, so a loooong time ago…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I like wendy's, but is not a 'go to' place for me. The one on 35th & Broadway in CB has terrible service, while the one on 144th & I80 is good. I will say that we had some Wendy's in Laguardia on our way home, and the breakfast they had was seriously good. The potato wedges were bomb

[Omaha Cowboy]

That was a horrible store!

Most of them are. :/

I remember in 2021/2022 or so (when you didn't know what hours they would be open that day and if their dining room had reopened yet) they hid the phone numbers for all of their locations. They removed them from all their social media listings and from their website. You could find it if you googled enough, but I think they were all temporarily disconnected. I guess they figured the best way to handle the barrage of customer inquiries and complaints was to just not have a telephone. lol I don't know if that was nationwide or just the local franchisee.

I see they have since relisted them.

I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate any food from a Wendy’s..

It’s likely been since before 2010, so a loooong time ago…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I like wendy's, but is not a 'go to' place for me. The one on 35th & Broadway in CB has terrible service, while the one on 144th & I80 is good. I will say that we had some Wendy's in Laguardia on our way home, and the breakfast they had was seriously good. The potato wedges were bomb

Wendy’s has never been a place of destination for fast food- for me at least.. I just never liked their food. But to each their own..

That the Omaha area Wendy’s have been going downhill does not surprise me…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Brad]

Wendy’s has never been a place of destination for fast food- for me at least.. I just never liked their food. But to each their own..

I rarely go there, but when I do, I always get the "Asiago Ranch Chicken Club".

https://wendys.ky/product/asiago-ranch- ... -sandwich/

[Busguy2010]

Wendy’s has never been a place of destination for fast food- for me at least.. I just never liked their food. But to each their own..

I rarely go there, but when I do, I always get the "Asiago Ranch Chicken Club".

https://wendys.ky/product/asiago-ranch- ... -sandwich/

I always did think that was one of their best items. Haven't had it in a long time though. I haven't had Wendy's at all in general for at least over a year. When they had the 4 for $4 JBC that was a pretty go-to lunch for me.

[ChadJK]

Wendy's is one of those places I just can't get excited about. I can't say I dislike it and if I was in a group and someone suggested Wendy's I'd probably be like, "Sure, let's go there." However, it's just never something I've ever sought out. I've never found myself craving it. When I do go, I usually get the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (which has a bit more kick to it than you'd expect).

[Greg S]

Wendy's is one of those places I just can't get excited about. I can't say I dislike it and if I was in a group and someone suggested Wendy's I'd probably be like, "Sure, let's go there." However, it's just never something I've ever sought out. I've never found myself craving it. When I do go, I usually get the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (which has a bit more kick to it than you'd expect).

The single with cheese is one of my all time favorite fast food burgers. I've always thought Wendy's had better than average fries too. Not I get their baked potato's a lot.

My two teen age boys really like Wendy's. One constantly craves their spicy nuggets, the other loves the baconator fries and baconator burger.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Wendy's is one of those places I just can't get excited about. I can't say I dislike it and if I was in a group and someone suggested Wendy's I'd probably be like, "Sure, let's go there." However, it's just never something I've ever sought out. I've never found myself craving it. When I do go, I usually get the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (which has a bit more kick to it than you'd expect).

Never really liked any of the offerings from Wendy’s..

If I’m going to eat fast food, there are so many better options- Don & Millies, Broncos, Runza.. He!l, I’d easily take Chick Fil A over Wendy’s 10 times out of 10..

But everyone is different. There are even folks who are rabid Burger King fans- I had no idea those folks still existed LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Padre]

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If I’m going to eat fast food, there are so many better options- Don & Millies, Broncos, Runza.. He!l, I’d easily take Chick Fil A over Wendy’s 10 times out of 10..


Ciao..LiO…Peace

You brought up Bronco’s. How hard is the Leavenworth location to get to with all the construction? I thought about it a couple weeks ago, but it was such a mess down there last time I was in the neighborhood, I didn’t go.

[Omaha Cowboy]

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If I’m going to eat fast food, there are so many better options- Don & Millies, Broncos, Runza.. He!l, I’d easily take Chick Fil A over Wendy’s 10 times out of 10..


Ciao..LiO…Peace

You brought up Bronco’s. How hard is the Leavenworth location to get to with all the construction? I thought about it a couple weeks ago, but it was such a mess down there last time I was in the neighborhood, I didn’t go.

I live very close to the 120th st location, so I wouldn’t consider the Leavenworth st location an issue, at least for me..

In any case, still a way better fast food option than any Wendy’s imo…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[ChadJK]

You brought up Bronco’s. How hard is the Leavenworth location to get to with all the construction? I thought about it a couple weeks ago, but it was such a mess down there last time I was in the neighborhood, I didn’t go.

I live very close to the 120th st location, so I wouldn’t consider the Leavenworth st location an issue, at least for me..

In any case, still a way better fast food option than any Wendy’s imo…

Agreed. Is there still plans to build a third Bronco's?

[Busguy2010]

You brought up Bronco’s. How hard is the Leavenworth location to get to with all the construction? I thought about it a couple weeks ago, but it was such a mess down there last time I was in the neighborhood, I didn’t go.

I live very close to the 120th st location, so I wouldn’t consider the Leavenworth st location an issue, at least for me..

In any case, still a way better fast food option than any Wendy’s imo…

Agreed. Is there still plans to build a third Bronco's?

It was supposed to be out on West Maple IIRC. Haven't heard much at all on it for a couple-few years.

What I really miss is the 72nd & Pacific location. Wish they never left there. Both the Leavenworth and 120th locations are an extra 10-15 minutes out of my way, so I don't get Broncos nearly as much as I want it. Not sure I could handle living within sniffing disrance...

[Brad]

You brought up Bronco’s. How hard is the Leavenworth location to get to with all the construction? I thought about it a couple weeks ago, but it was such a mess down there last time I was in the neighborhood, I didn’t go.

I live very close to the 120th st location, so I wouldn’t consider the Leavenworth st location an issue, at least for me..

In any case, still a way better fast food option than any Wendy’s imo…

Agreed. Is there still plans to build a third Bronco's?

It was supposed to be out on West Maple IIRC. Haven't heard much at all on it for a couple-few years.

What I really miss is the 72nd & Pacific location. Wish they never left there. Both the Leavenworth and 120th locations are an extra 10-15 minutes out of my way, so I don't get Broncos nearly as much as I want it. Not sure I could handle living within sniffing disrance...

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It was Just "North West Omaha" not necessarily Maple. But in 2021 they said it wasn't currently feasible to open a third location.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business. I ordered for pick up earlier this morning- the place is always busy, so they don’t lack customer business.. But a simple breakfast order- asking for cheese on hashbrowns- came out with the cheese on 2 eggs over medium- which they had to remake..It was also mystery to order an English Muffin with butter on the side to go as well..

What should have taken 10-15 minutes to piece together, ended up taking the better part of an hour..

This place is in a continual state of confusion from my observation.. And the food sucked.. Just like most fast food anyway…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[CBJason]

Sounds like the kind of outcomes you get in Memphis all the time!

[nativeomahan]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business. I ordered for pick up earlier this morning- the place is always busy, so they don’t lack customer business.. But a simple breakfast order- asking for cheese on hashbrowns- came out with the cheese on 2 eggs over medium- which they had to remake..It was also mystery to order an English Muffin with butter on the side to go as well..

What should have taken 10-15 minutes to piece together, ended up taking the better part of an hour..

This place is in a continual state of confusion from my observation.. And the food sucked.. Just like most fast food anyway…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Fool me once, shame on them…

[Omaha Cowboy]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business. I ordered for pick up earlier this morning- the place is always busy, so they don’t lack customer business.. But a simple breakfast order- asking for cheese on hashbrowns- came out with the cheese on 2 eggs over medium- which they had to remake..It was also mystery to order an English Muffin with butter on the side to go as well..

What should have taken 10-15 minutes to piece together, ended up taking the better part of an hour..

This place is in a continual state of confusion from my observation.. And the food sucked.. Just like most fast food anyway…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Fool me once, shame on them…

I also failed to mention- This entire mess of a to go breakfast order cost $21 dollars..So not only was the food terrible, it was a total RIPOFF..

It’s a shame really. IHOP used to be a decent place to have some coffee and breakfast, and at a reasonable price..

No more…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[ChadJK]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business.

I feel like this is true of every IHOP in town. I drive past the one near 84th & Harrison somewhat regularly and it's so deserted during weekday lunch that at one point I thought it had closed permanently.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business.

I feel like this is true of every IHOP in town. I drive past the one near 84th & Harrison somewhat regularly and it's so deserted during weekday lunch that at one point I thought it had closed permanently.

After my last experience, I’m close to writing this place off completely..VERY close..

It’s too bad. I used to actually enjoy my occasional breakfasts at IHOP..And the 123rd and West Center location, is one of the few places left that’s still open 24 hours…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[nebugeater]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business.

I feel like this is true of every IHOP in town. I drive past the one near 84th & Harrison somewhat regularly and it's so deserted during weekday lunch that at one point I thought it had closed permanently.

After my last experience, I’m close to writing this place off completely..VERY close..

It’s too bad. I used to actually enjoy my occasional breakfasts at IHOP..And the 123rd and West Center location, is one of the few places left that’s still open 24 hours…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Bring back Shoney's !

[ChadJK]

It’s too bad. I used to actually enjoy my occasional breakfasts at IHOP..And the 123rd and West Center location, is one of the few places left that’s still open 24 hours…

I used to go to the one in Bellevue like 20 years ago. They were open 24 hours at the time and I was a smoker back then, so we'd occasionally sit in their glassed-in smoking section and BS for a couple of hours in the middle of the night. We used to do it at the Bellevue Denny's, but they closed it.

[Omaha Cowboy]

It’s too bad. I used to actually enjoy my occasional breakfasts at IHOP..And the 123rd and West Center location, is one of the few places left that’s still open 24 hours…

I used to go to the one in Bellevue like 20 years ago. They were open 24 hours at the time and I was a smoker back then, so we'd occasionally sit in their glassed-in smoking section and BS for a couple of hours in the middle of the night. We used to do it at the Bellevue Denny's, but they closed it.

Those were the days..

Seems like there were 24 hour spots open in abundance back in the 2000’s. By 2019, places were scaling hours back.. Covid made them nearly instinct…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Omaha Cowboy]

I know it’s not fast food, in the traditional sense at least, but the IHOP on West Center at 123rd.. I find it hard to believe they stay in business.

I feel like this is true of every IHOP in town. I drive past the one near 84th & Harrison somewhat regularly and it's so deserted during weekday lunch that at one point I thought it had closed permanently.

After my last experience, I’m close to writing this place off completely..VERY close..

It’s too bad. I used to actually enjoy my occasional breakfasts at IHOP..And the 123rd and West Center location, is one of the few places left that’s still open 24 hours…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Bring back Shoney's !

Ha!..

A place I haven’t’ thought about in years…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Brad]

Went to the Qdoba on 120 and Blondo today at lunch. Sign on the door said, "Due to Staffing Shortage, Online Orders Only. Please Use Side Door to Pickup".

[GenX]

It’s too bad. I used to actually enjoy my occasional breakfasts at IHOP..And the 123rd and West Center location, is one of the few places left that’s still open 24 hours…

I used to go to the one in Bellevue like 20 years ago. They were open 24 hours at the time and I was a smoker back then, so we'd occasionally sit in their glassed-in smoking section and BS for a couple of hours in the middle of the night. We used to do it at the Bellevue Denny's, but they closed it.

Whenever I drove Uber in Omaha I would get tons of trips to IHOP.

[thenewguy]

listen, i'll be the first to say that BK is usually down at the bottom on my list...but the new melts they had perked my ears up. My boy and i tried em today and they are actually pretty good. I figured he'd like em, cause he's a teenager and would eat a horse's hoof if he had ketchup or ranch to put on it, but i enjoyed em and was surprised. Fries usually suck, but they were good today. I think the thing i don't like about them is actually how big they are; i think if they had a skinnier fry like McDonald's, they'd crisp up better. I guess i'm not done with em yet.

[Busguy2010]

listen, i'll be the first to say that BK is usually down at the bottom on my list...but the new melts they had perked my ears up. My boy and i tried em today and they are actually pretty good. I figured he'd like em, cause he's a teenager and would eat a horse's hoof if he had ketchup or ranch to put on it, but i enjoyed em and was surprised. Fries usually suck, but they were good today. I think the thing i don't like about them is actually how big they are; i think if they had a skinnier fry like McDonald's, they'd crisp up better. I guess i'm not done with em yet.

It's been a few months since I've been to BK. But I'd have to say they're stepping their game up. Most of the times I've gotten it in the last two or so years, it's been quite good. The melts in particular don't really pique my interest, but I like how they always come out with new ideas. I'm waiting for that new burger to get addicted to.

[thenewguy]

listen, i'll be the first to say that BK is usually down at the bottom on my list...but the new melts they had perked my ears up. My boy and i tried em today and they are actually pretty good. I figured he'd like em, cause he's a teenager and would eat a horse's hoof if he had ketchup or ranch to put on it, but i enjoyed em and was surprised. Fries usually suck, but they were good today. I think the thing i don't like about them is actually how big they are; i think if they had a skinnier fry like McDonald's, they'd crisp up better. I guess i'm not done with em yet.

It's been a few months since I've been to BK. But I'd have to say they're stepping their game up. Most of the times I've gotten it in the last two or so years, it's been quite good. The melts in particular don't really pique my interest, but I like how they always come out with new ideas. I'm waiting for that new burger to get addicted to.

honestly we normally hit up McDonald's, cause my daughter is in love with it. But the burgers patties at BK are better. And cheaper on average now, i think

[Busguy2010]

honestly we normally hit up McDonald's, cause my daughter is in love with it. But the burgers patties at BK are better. And cheaper on average now, i think

I prefer BK recently, and I agree the patties are better. And it used to be BK was the overpriced one, but it's flipped in the last few years. The quality (it's still fast food) has gotten better, whereas McDonald's has stayed the same, yet their prices have gone up way more. BK has been pulling me in way more than McDonalds in the last few years.

And as a side note to self- I'll try my best not to introduce my child to McDonalds, it's a trap lol.

[thenewguy]

that's a good idea. Even Arby's can be cheaper.

Best fast food burger is still Runza, i think.