Fast Food Talk Thread

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:51 pm

It seems a little early for Thanksgiving items, but nevertheless...

Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Sub is back for a limited time.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Sep 23, 2026 7:59 pm

ChadJK wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:51 pm It seems a little early for Thanksgiving items, but nevertheless...

Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Sub is back for a limited time.

Are there any Firehouse Subs locations left in Omaha?

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Wed Sep 23, 2026 8:09 pm

Brad wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2026 7:59 pm
ChadJK wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2026 6:51 pm It seems a little early for Thanksgiving items, but nevertheless...

Firehouse Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Sub is back for a limited time.

Are there any Firehouse Subs locations left in Omaha?

Their website lists two in Omaha, one on 72nd, the other on West Maple,. There’s also one in Council Bluffs.

They aren’t bad, but haven’t been to one in a while.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Wed Sep 23, 2026 10:47 pm

Brad wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2026 7:59 pm Are there any Firehouse Subs locations left in Omaha?

They've certainly closed a lot of them over the last several years. These remain:

715 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114
14919 W Maple Rd Ste 103, Omaha, NE 68116
3815 Metro Dr Ste 200, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Sun Oct 11, 2026 11:48 pm

When I think Culver’s, I generally think burgers. Except during Lent, when I think fish sandwich’s. But they actually have pretty good chicken tenders. And their coleslaw is a lot better than Popeyes, or Raising Canes. Just an observation!

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 3:03 pm

The Fazoli's in Bellevue has closed.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 4:46 pm

ChadJK wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 3:03 pm The Fazoli's in Bellevue has closed.

My daughter is going to be upset....she loves Fazoli's. Had a feeling that would happen, with some of the other closings lately and this location didn't seem to be busy.

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 6:32 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 4:46 pm
ChadJK wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 3:03 pm The Fazoli's in Bellevue has closed.
My daughter is going to be upset....she loves Fazoli's. Had a feeling that would happen, with some of the other closings lately and this location didn't seem to be busy.

If there's still a location north of 132nd & Center, it's probably not too far behind given this and the previous closure of Peony Park's. Kinda sad... when I worked near the Cass St store, I would grab it for lunch on occasion. Just not convenient any longer and IMO not worth going out of my way for it. Much rather have Valentino's express lunch over Fazoli's if I was going over there.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Oct 14, 2026 10:44 am

Are the Fazoli's in Council Bluffs still open? I suppose I could use Google!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Oct 14, 2026 1:35 pm

nebugeater wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2026 10:44 am Are the Fazoli's in Council Bluffs still open? I suppose I could use Google!

According to their website, the CB one is still open.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Wed Oct 14, 2026 3:41 pm

Yes, the one in CB is still open.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Oct 26, 2026 3:25 pm

I am hearing that the McRib is back tomorrow? Can anyone confirm?

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Mon Oct 26, 2026 5:06 pm

ChadJK wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2026 3:25 pm I am hearing that the McRib is back tomorrow? Can anyone confirm?

The one on 180th & Q had a sign on the outside of their store this weekend that said you could order it. I would believe it to be true! Nothing goes better together than McRib and Thanksgiving! LOL

TBH, I like the sandwich... about one every time they come back and I'm good for awhile.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Oct 26, 2026 7:00 pm

I have a McRib once each time it is on the limited-time menu. I have read that it comes back at different times depending on where you are in the country.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Oct 26, 2026 9:12 pm

Might have to give the McRib another try..

It’s been years since I’ve had one and it’s actually not too shabby a sandwich from what I remember…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 3:50 pm

I just saw on Grow Omaha, the Sonic in Gretna appears to have closed.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 5:14 pm

Greg S wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 3:50 pm I just saw on Grow Omaha, the Sonic in Gretna appears to have closed.

Nothing is explicitly showing it as closed yet, but the Sonic website says online ordering is unavailable and that it's "Closed. Opens at 12:00 AM." So, most likely closed closed. A buddy told me Saturday was their last day.

It's been the worst Sonic for speed of service in the metro area for years.

I'm a regular Sonic customer. I stop almost every day for a drink and use the app for the 50% discount. On my commute, I pass both the Gretna and La Vista locations, and I consistently choose La Vista because I don't have 15 minutes to spend waiting for a single fountain drink in Gretna.

The biggest problem was always the speed of service. Some mornings they'd only have one or two employees working. If the car ahead of you ordered food, you'd end up waiting for that entire order to be cooked and served before they handed you a fountain drink that takes 30 seconds to make. Afternoons and evenings were a little better, but not much.

More than once, I've parked in a drive-in stall for a drink and watched half a dozen cars go through the drive-thru, get served, and leave while I was still waiting for a fountain drink. The Gretna location wasn't just slow, it was consistently, frustratingly slow.

I regularly visit the Sonics at 180th & Center, 156th & Q, Southport in La Vista, and even Bellevue. None of them come close to the delays I experienced in Gretna.

Their biggest mistake happened about 5+ years ago when the franchise changed hands and the entire management team was let go. Before that, the location was actually run pretty well. Since then, it's felt like a steady decline.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 6:45 pm

Had my one time for each limited run of the McRib today. About the same as last year as i remember but as always nowhere near the photo that the promo with.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 6:51 pm

ChadJK wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 5:14 pm
Greg S wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 3:50 pm I just saw on Grow Omaha, the Sonic in Gretna appears to have closed.
Nothing is explicitly showing it as closed yet, but the Sonic website says online ordering is unavailable and that its "Closed. Opens at 12:00 AM." So, most likely closed closed. A buddy told me Saturday was their last day.

It's been the worst Sonic for speed of service in the metro area for years.

I'm a regular Sonic customer. I stop almost every day for a drink and use the app for the 50% discount. On my commute, I pass both the Gretna and La Vista locations, and I consistently choose La Vista because I don't have 15 minutes to spend waiting for a single fountain drink in Gretna.

The biggest problem was always the speed of service. Some mornings they'd only have one or two employees working. If the car ahead of you ordered food, you'd end up waiting for that entire order to be cooked and served before they handed you a fountain drink that takes 30 seconds to make. Afternoons and evenings were a little better, but not much.

More than once, I've parked in a drive-in stall for a drink and watched half a dozen cars go through the drive-thru, get served, and leave while I was still waiting for a fountain drink. The Gretna location wasn't just slow, it was consistently, frustratingly slow.

I regularly visit the Sonics at 180th & Center, 156th & Q, Southport in La Vista, and even Bellevue. None of them come close to the delays I experienced in Gretna.

Their biggest mistake happened about 5+ years ago when the franchise changed hands and the entire management team was let go. Before that, the location was actually run pretty well. Since then, it's felt like a steady decline.

There were plenty of reasons for the change in ownership/managment a few years ago. Many of them were things being done at the drive-through that just weren't legal and had nothing to do with food. My daughter knew people that worked there for a while and quit and saw things firsthand.

One would have hoped things would improve, but that wasn't the case with the change, at least as far as service goes. Believe the legal things stopped. I live about two miles from there and would never consider going there for ANY REASON for quite a few years.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 7:04 pm

ChadJK wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 5:14 pm
Their biggest mistake happened about 5+ years ago when the franchise changed hands and the entire management team was let go. Before that, the location was actually run pretty well. Since then, it's felt like a steady decline.

Since Greg Cutchall passed away, just about every concept has been divested. His family must not have the passion he did.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 8:11 pm

nebugeater wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 6:51 pm There were plenty of reasons for the change in ownership/managment a few years ago. Many of them were things being done at the drive-through that just weren't legal and had nothing to do with food. My daughter knew people that worked there for a while and quit and saw things firsthand.

One would have hoped things would improve, but that wasn't the case with the change, at least as far as service goes. Believe the legal things stopped. I live about two miles from there and would never consider going there for ANY REASON for quite a few years.

I'm okay with someone selling weed out of the drive-thru window (I presume that's what was happening) if it means the rest of us get quicker service.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 8:30 pm

ChadJK wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 8:11 pm
nebugeater wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 6:51 pm There were plenty of reasons for the change in ownership/managment a few years ago. Many of them were things being done at the drive-through that just weren't legal and had nothing to do with food. My daughter knew people that worked there for a while and quit and saw things firsthand.

One would have hoped things would improve, but that wasn't the case with the change, at least as far as service goes. Believe the legal things stopped. I live about two miles from there and would never consider going there for ANY REASON for quite a few years.
I'm okay with someone selling weed out of the drive-thru window (I presume that's what was happening) if it means the rest of us get quicker service.

But.... it wasn't on the menu board!

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Mon Nov 02, 2026 9:29 pm

nebugeater wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 6:45 pm Had my one time for each limited run of the McRib today. About the same as last year as i remember but as always nowhere near the photo that the promo with.

I'll need to get one soon! Apparently there's a class action lawsuit against McDonald's as they claim there's no rib meat in the McRib.

Honestly, anyone that thinks you're getting BBQ ribs of any type with a McRib needs to stop buying food at McDonald's. Kinda like the lawsuit against Reese's because the Halloween bags showed cutout faces on the candy that were not actually there.

Duh!

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Nov 03, 2026 11:47 am

djc311 wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 9:29 pm
nebugeater wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 6:45 pm Had my one time for each limited run of the McRib today. About the same as last year as i remember but as always nowhere near the photo that the promo with.

I'll need to get one soon! Apparently there's a class action lawsuit against McDonald's as they claim there's no rib meat in the McRib.

Honestly, anyone that thinks you're getting BBQ ribs of any type with a McRib needs to stop buying food at McDonald's. Kinda like the lawsuit against Reese's because the Halloween bags showed cutout faces on the candy that were not actually there.

Duh!

Last year, they were only around for a few weeks. Don't wait too long.

Guess they just need to rename it the McPork. Just another crazy, frivolous lawsuit.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Nov 04, 2026 2:04 pm

When I drove by yesterday afternoon on my way home, a crew at the Gretna Sonic was taking down all the signage.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Nov 04, 2026 5:38 pm

Leaving this here regarding the McRib-

Ciao..LiO…Peace

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Wed Nov 04, 2026 8:19 pm

djc311 wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2026 9:29 pm Apparently there's a class action lawsuit against McDonald's as they claim there's no rib meat in the McRib.

I've seen some really tasty-looking real versions where they slow cook (or smoke) a half rack of pork ribs until the bones slide out and then put it on a bun.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Wed Nov 04, 2026 9:09 pm

Runza now has a sort of hot dog Runza called the Cheesy Dog Bunza for $3.69. It's an all-beef hot dog and American cheese baked inside a bun. I'm not sure if it's a limited time only or a permanent item.
https://www.runza.com/menu/cheesy-dog-bunza

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Nov 04, 2026 11:55 pm

ChadJK wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 9:09 pm Runza now has a sort of hot dog Runza called the Cheesy Dog Bunza for $3.69. It's an all-beef hot dog and American cheese baked inside a bun. I'm not sure if it's a limited time only or a permanent item.
https://www.runza.com/menu/cheesy-dog-bunza

i may be crazy, but i think they've had something like that before? I remember being in the lobby and them telling my (then) 4 year old daughter they were out of the hotdog things.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 4:06 am

thenewguy wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 11:55 pm
ChadJK wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 9:09 pm Runza now has a sort of hot dog Runza called the Cheesy Dog Bunza for $3.69. It's an all-beef hot dog and American cheese baked inside a bun. I'm not sure if it's a limited time only or a permanent item.
https://www.runza.com/menu/cheesy-dog-bunza
i may be crazy, but i think they've had something like that before? I remember being in the lobby and them telling my (then) 4 year old daughter they were out of the hotdog things.

For some reason I was thinking that too. Don’t know when though. My wife used to love the little mini dogs they had.

It’s interesting that this is only available in Omaha, and the surrounding areas. Franchise reasons perhaps? A preemptive attack on possible new Weinersnitchel locations?

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 11:48 am

I read elsewhere that the hot dog Runza is in the test-market phase. The Runza in Gretna has them. I believe it is supposed to be limited right now, but that could change. My wife got one for a grandson a week ago or so when I was not home. She said he liked it, and she tasted it and said it was good.

I don't recall anything like this before, but they did have the mini corn dogs that sparked a lot of conversation when they went off the menu. I believe the supplier they got them from stopped production, and they didn't find an alternative they wanted to use.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 12:21 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 5:38 pm Leaving this here regarding the McRib-

Ciao..LiO…Peace

He's a good reviewer. Has not even dared to try the Arby's philly.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 12:44 pm

that kid makes me want to punch myself in the face

djc311 · Post by **djc311** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 1:44 pm

bbinks wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2026 12:21 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 5:38 pm Leaving this here regarding the McRib-

Ciao..LiO…Peace
He's a good reviewer. Has not even dared to try the Arby's philly.

Anyone that dresses like that to review fast food should be locked in the chokey.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 4:32 pm

nebugeater wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2026 11:48 am I read elsewhere that the hot dog Runza is in the test-market phase. The Runza in Gretna has them. I believe it is supposed to be limited right now, but that could change. My wife got one for a grandson a week ago or so when I was not home. She said he liked it, and she tasted it and said it was good.

I don't recall anything like this before, but they did have the mini corn dogs that sparked a lot of conversation when they went off the menu. I believe the supplier they got them from stopped production, and they didn't find an alternative they wanted to use.

I miss the Runza polish dogs. Those were actually really good in my opinion.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 5:11 pm

thenewguy wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 11:55 pm i may be crazy, but i think they've had something like that before? I remember being in the lobby and them telling my (then) 4 year old daughter they were out of the hotdog things.

The closest I can think of is perhaps the Yankee Burrito at Amigos:
https://www.amigoskings.com/menu/yankee-burrito

Sausage Rolls were really popular at donut shops when I lived in Tulsa. They're essentially full-size pigs-in-a-blanket made with hot dogs or sausage links.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 5:16 pm

djc311 wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2026 1:44 pm
bbinks wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2026 12:21 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2026 5:38 pm Leaving this here regarding the McRib-

Ciao..LiO…Peace
He's a good reviewer. Has not even dared to try the Arby's philly.
Anyone that dresses like that to review fast food should be locked in the chokey.

LOL. Definitely a polarizing sort of dude. I find him at least entertaining at times..

He does seem to take his fast food seriously…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 9:33 pm

Has anyone had the country fried steak meal at KFC? I just discovered it, but apparently its been around "for forever". You get the steak, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuit. $4.99 on Wednesdays. I previously hadn't been to KFC in years and years, but now I've been there two weeks in a row. It's a pretty nifty deal, and pretty good too.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 9:37 pm

ChadJK wrote: Wed Nov 05, 2025 11:34 pm Popeye's whole Cajun Turkey for Thanksgiving is $74.99 if you pick it up or $99.99 if you want it delivered. That's just the turkey. No sides.

https://turkeys.popeyes.com/

Popeye's Cajun Turkey is back again this year. No delivery. Store pick-up only. Looks like they're $75.99 in our market.
https://turkeys.popeyes.com

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Thu Nov 05, 2026 11:25 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2026 9:33 pm Has anyone had the country fried steak meal at KFC? I just discovered it, but apparently its been around "for forever". You get the steak, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuit. $4.99 on Wednesdays. I previously hadn't been to KFC in years and years, but now I've been there two weeks in a row. It's a pretty nifty deal, and pretty good too.

I've had it a couple of times. For the price, i find it a great deal! Is it the best country fried steak I have ever had? No. But i did enjoy it.