The Absolute Best Regional Fast Food Chains In Every State

[@MashedFood]

What do you think is the best regional fast food chain in your state?

[@lisleguy2001]

You picked Beef-a-Roo over Portillo's or Buona Beef to represent Illinois? For shame!

[@FirebalOne]

Never really cared for Arctic Circle but we have a Taco Time here in Utah. I just wish they’d put more cheese than lettuce on their tacos.

[@lizbotnick]

For Montana the Pickle Barrel is legit, but The Staggering Ox is better find that folks should try if they visit one of the four cities it's in.

[@chickenman6]

Fazoli’s, hell yeh

[@ginny9577]

Ted's Hot Dogs

[@cmkmusicislife1571]

I grew up in Wisconsin. Culver’s is RIDICULOUSLY good. When my family moved in the the early 2000’s, there were no Culver’s near us. Once they finally started opening locations within a day trip of us, we went on a pilgrimage to eat there 😂

[@ctswag4204]

Culver's is RIDICULOUSLY mid tier. It's really okay at best.

[@kurtishamm7016]

Braums is one of the best reasons to visit Oklahoma. Their shakes are fantastic!

[@msp_isyourteacher6139]

Nostalgia from my OSU days and excuses to get Rocky Road with my late PopPop.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

We have them in Texas, as well.🍔🍦🍨😋👌

[@Edsel62]

I love me some Braums. In fact I think I will drive the quarter mile to my local store for dinner this evening.

[@qorymij37]

Raise your hand if your Braum's is less than 22 miles from the farm in Tuttle ✋🏻💜💛

[@davidmatheny1993]

Cook Out has grown exponentially in Georgia over the past several years. The first one I tried was in Athens, and I fell in love with their great broke college student menu and the B-list drink I never knew I needed in my life: Cheerwine.

[@m4rr563]

The first cookout in Greensboro is historic

[@FindTheTRUTH337]

And their awesome watermelon 🍉 milkshake! Mmmm 😋

[@enzone235]

I absolutely love Lota Burger 🍔🍟!!!!!!!

[@Moonewitch]

I ate from there a few times at the one in Norfolk, Virginia.

[@lex172]

Cookout!!! I still remember my first meal from there when I moved to NC in 2011. Good times!

[@theeemightybuck1]

I was in Fayetteville at 1 am and they were out of shakes, chicken and bread. I was heartbroken

[@rcktman0127]

LOVE Cookout! Moved to NC in 2013 and it’s never let me down!!!

[@johnschnellbach986]

Only ate there once on vacation in SouthCarolina. Truly was the best burger I ever ate. Wish they would open in Florida

[@narrowistheway77]

I used to go to the original Braum’s location with my grandma in OKC every summer when I visited her. When it came up so high on your list I wasn’t surprised, their spices are awesome

[@moonwalker4eva712]

That was a huge miss with Illinois. Portillo’s is our best fast food chain representative.

[@joshwilliams8032]

Liar

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i agree

[@moonwalker4eva712]

@@joshwilliams8032 🐝 atch! 😆

[@heatherpolley8501]

Came here to same this.

[@magnusb9783]

They did that in the last video

[@gman3ful]

Thanks!

[@joshsmith9091]

Nailed Mississippi. We've got a Wards here in the small town of Wiggins. Love the Big One with Chilli cheese fries

[@freddycooks]

Living in MS now.. and I was kinda hoping for something more exciting than ....Ward's 😩

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i bet you got out the good food in mississippi. i cant wait to go this summer and this Wards place.

[@MichelParenteauJr]

In Massachusetts we have Friendly's, tasty burger, deangelo's, Kelly's roast beef, and Moe's Italian sandwiches. I've never ever seen or heard of boloco. That is not a regional fast food for massachusetts. Maybe just a couple small spots in Boston, but that's not everywhere.

[@MeganHallstrom]

Friendly's had already made it to Ohio by the 90's

[@msp_isyourteacher6139]

My cousin was telling me about a mac n cheese place in Wisconsin. I was for sure thinking it would make the list. We do have Culver’s in TX though so that proves the popularity.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i love me some Culvers

[@joshmayne2853]

It's just called "Macs" macaroni and cheese shop, and yes it is very good. only 7 locations though.

[@zyzor]

Cookout is an amazing fast food chain in college towns in southern Virginia. Cheap and huge menu open til 4 am

[@schonkable]

Living in South Carolina, it’s so nice to see Rush’s on this list! It’s so regional that it’s not even in the Upstate, but I sure love a Rush’s milkshake when I’m in the Columbia area.

[@lex172]

I remember going to a Rush restaurant a couple years ago on a weekend trip to Columbia. Awesome burgers!

[@jblyon2]

I spent the first 30 years of my life in CT, and I've never heard of Duchess.

[@nox6855]

As an Alabamian I've never heard of Milo's. You should've used Jacks to represent Alabama as they are more popular and according to Google Milo's has only 20 locations which is a massive difference to over 200 Jack's locations and comparing the menu's online Milo's menu is just oversimplified burgers and chicken nuggets. But Jack's actually has traditional Alabama food and a bigger menu with lots of different choices some more simple like a BLT, or more traditional like a Fried Green Tomato sandwich

[@Team-lu5ih]

As a Californian, I guess you have never been to Birmingham, Everybody from Birmingham eats there.

[@andrewm3150]

I thought portillos would be #1 for Illinois lol

[@kookbrah640]

Yeah but I see it in a lot of states it’s here in California

[@andrewm3150]

@@kookbrah640 it originated in Illinois and is still a staple. A few things on this list also have locations in other states

[@danielflynn8530]

I hear a lot about this place. I do admit the chocolate cake shake looks so good.

[@moonlightxlines]

@@kookbrah640 mo Val 😏

[@JSEarhart]

i live in rockford. portillos > beef-a-roo

[@RAS_Squints]

I agree with Mashed about Habbit vs In N Out in taste, but the price point and quality you get from In N Out can't be beat

[@michaeltwomey4800]

You're right, I won't spend $ 8-9 for a burger at Habit...

[@uhavemooface]

I have to pick In N out burger over Habit anyday of the week. They chose wrong on the best regional chain.

[@chantayk]

@@uhavemooface Right! The Habit over In N Out is ridiculous! And In N Out isn't even the best here!

[@narrowistheway77]

I lived in SoCal for years. Ate In-N-Out a lot, but I still never understood why it was so popular. The food isn’t really that great, just good for the price and hits the spot when you’re starving after a long day at work. Just my opinion

[@graysonevans9066]

Texas resident here, there are literal billboards adverting Whataburger saying “you’re almost there” just outside Texas’s boarders🤣

[@aundriab.9538]

Nice to see The Habit (California) get some much-deserved recognition here. Everything's fresh, tastes great, and the service is top notch.

[@jngibson24]

Pal's made it on the Mashed video! Soooo good!

[@toddcribbs12]

Cincinnati's Skyline Chili is awesome

[@KevyB1990]

Pro tip: Avoid the chain chili parlors in the Cincinnati area(Skyline and Gold Star) and seek out one of the local joints (Blue Ash, Camp Washington, Price Hill, Pleasant Ridge). Your experience will be much better. Also as far as a regional chain goes I would recommend Swenson's. They have locations from Canton/Akron to Columbus.

[@davezito888]

Also from Ohio…. Gotta toss in Mr Hero for our great state as well.

[@buckingnutz09]

Camp Washington is where it's at!!!

[@PJL7095]

True Pro Tip: Avoid Kevin the Trav’s pro tip and definitely stick to Skyline Chile when in Ohio. There’s a reason why this place has more locations than the others. While in the area, swing into Kroger and head to aisle 5 to pick up several cans of Skyline to take back with you wherever you might live.

[@shuruff904]

You must work at one of the places you mentioned lol

[@Pwj579]

Skyline is good , gold star sucks

[@tamaj152]

I am so glad that Minnesota's MyBurger made the list! I love MyBurger, especially the Burger of the Month (BOM). And their fries are delicious! They also have a food truck called BERT (the Burger Emergency Response Team). A burger joint with a sense of humor.

[@lydialaird3979]

to tell the truth, Im a MInnesotan for 21 years and I never heard of MY Burger until now.

[@supergeeky7529]

I am Minnesotan and never been there. I am gonna have to check it out.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

that is such a cute name for a food truck. very creative.

[@PCSPounder]

Might have to try it. Not fast food, but the Blucy at the Blue Door Pub chain in the Twin Cities is pretty damn good.

[@rochesterjohnny7555]

I watched this before but its better than the news

[@garyrichardson6715]

Portillo’s In Illinois should be here.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i totally agree with you about Portillo's

[@hit2363]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I said Beef a Roo?? …ok..well no. They’re not horrible but, just not as popular I feel

[@philstuf]

@14:17 A Jersey Mikes sub is my FAVORITE sub that a person can buy. I am so excited they are about to build a shop about 2 miles from my house. Wish they'd get on with construction, though, the land has been cleared for over a year now (All that is there is a 'coming soon' sigh and a larger grass field that is becoming overgrown now), and the "coming soon" sign for them and ANOTHER favorite vendor of mine) has actually been fading for almost a year... I'm tired of having to pick up Jersey Mikes when leaving my office over 20 miles away from my home when there could be one just a couple of miles by... Meanwhile, the new Zaxby's, in under 4 month's time, less than 1/4 mile distant from the Jersey Mike's site, managed to tear down several old buildings, get the lots cleared, build a restaurant, and is now servicing customers..

[@64samsky]

Chap's in Baltimore Maryland is a definite place you should visit if you are ever on I95 near Pulaski Highway in East Baltimore. The food there is absolutely delicious! I moved to Florida 3 years ago, & man I miss Chap's!

[@ladykoiwolfe]

I went to Elevation. As someone who is allergic to beef, they were the only time I didn't have an unfortunate reaction. Which leads me to believe it's the treatment that gets most beef not worthy of that "organic" label I'm actually allergic to. They were tasty.

[@jaimiesotsky8768]

I live in Massachusetts and i havent seen a Boloco in years around here.

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Some of these look so good!!!!!

[@abrahamsoto6229]

Just to give an update on Eegee's, I'm from Tucson & I grew up on it, they already opened 2 stores in Gilbert 1 in Mesa soon to also open in Scottsdale & Phoenix

[@Globalfoodbook1]

So much assorted dishes there. I like your video

[@zipperking007]

The Pickle Barrel is so good, one of the few things I miss about living in MT

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i love pickles. the pickle barrel sounds so good.

[@moeruss2726]

My husband is from Wilmington , DE and Casapulla’s subs are AMAZING and surprisingly affordable.❤

[@charlesmurphy3222]

I think Michigan could've been better represented by Jet's Pizza. They were the first to franchise "Detroit" style pizza long before it went national. Even though it isn't "fast food", Black Rock is another. Cooking your own food on a 700 degree pre heated rock is fun. And delicious. California? How does one miss on Fatburger? Ice Cube wrote a rap about it. It's the go to late night crave? Ohio? Frickers could definitely be up there. Best chicken items, including their wings and chunks. And their blue cheese side is as good as any. Indiana? Steak and Shake. David Letterman had one built right next to the Ed Sullivan Theatre in Manhattan just so he could get his Steakburger fix. JMHO...

[@nickneff2032]

Jets Pizza or Big Johns Steak amd Onion.

[@tysoneimers9651]

Tony's could make the list IMO for MI. Giant steak sandwhich with shrooms and pizza cheese on grilled italian bread. Oh yeah!

[@charlesmurphy3222]

@@tysoneimers9651 And their breakfast and BLT is on point too.

[@jasonbowen2737]

Buddy's pizza would of been better. If I'm right they started Detroit style

[@charlesmurphy3222]

@@jasonbowen2737 You're right. I was hoping someone would pick up on that. There are some folks whom believe Cottage Inn in Ann Arbor was truly the first.

[@foxesamu]

You didn’t pick Portillo’s for IL?!

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i know right. portillo's is the place to be in IL

[@dustintanner5881]

Exactly..

[@bigdaddycountry7]

This is the first one of these video's that got Alabama right!

[@UsExodus_666]

On top of Milo's sweet tea being widely admired; it can also be found in grocery stores EVERYWHERE in Alabama. If there is one the does not carry it I have not found it yet.

[@shannoncrawford7212]

It’s expanded a lot further in grocery stores. Was available in Ohio when I lived there.

[@Astral_Blitz]

Walmart here in Florida has it to..

[@nuadasilverpaw5702]

I can get Milo's Sweet Tea and Lemonade in KY. And it is awesome. My favorite tea outside of home made.

[@ricardolopez5352]

In several southern Arizona Walmarts I have seen those teas by the gallons and half gallons

[@bigdaddycountry7]

They have it at Walmart here in Texas too. Milo's sold the tea side of the business.

[@RaisedLetter]

20:00 eastern Tennessee and southwest Virginia

[@flagger2020]

Yep, I lived in Knoville and the first time I saw Pal's was in JC. I'd say for the rest of TN maybe Buddy's BBQ.

[@leesherman5192]

19:58 Claes Oldenburg called, he wants his sculptures back.

[@FabianGarcia-ok8nv]

I’m a truck driver and i have ate a lot of burgers like in & out, braums, shake shack etc etc and for me whataburger is the best!

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

oh wow, whataburger is really that good? i definitely need to try this place out.

[@PCSPounder]

I’ve seen comments for another video saying that Whataburger has gone downhill ever since the owners sold to a Chicago investment fund… just in time for a major expansion. That would suck… was a fan the few times I made my way down there. Really like Blake’s, though.

[@narrowistheway77]

We used to have Arctic Circle in Washington State too! The fry sauce was what made them famous for sure! 😁

[@PCSPounder]

Portland had a bunch of Herfy’s (a Washington chain, if you’re reading from the non-NW) that all became Arctic Circles. Those lasted a while before they failed. More than one in Idaho that seemed to work well… they don’t miss on much as long as they properly cook their chicken. Also had my first Taco John’s and Boise Fry Co in Portland. Go figure. I think all the Taco John’s are gone, as is the one Boise Fry location.

[@invu4834]

As a Missourian, I stand by Lions Choice. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Their fries are really good too. I highly recommend.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i always wanted to try Lions Choice

[@invu4834]

@@MsTwiththeTea1980 if you're a fan of roast beef and you're ever in St. Louis I recommend it.

[@chaddodson1481]

are there locations outside of St Louis?

[@thomasrutz2532]

I work there actually, there’s a few in Kansas City and one in Cape

[@boogitybear2283]

Lions Choice has the best Roast Beef Sandwiches I’ve ever consumed.

[@dragnridr05]

There is ONE place to eat in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area and that is Happy Burger. Located on Rt 66 and has been around since the 50's. Everything serves is made fresh. They also haven't changed their menu since they opened. If you really want to taste the 50's, you know where to go.

[@nicolesene317]

I recommended if you are in NC go to Bojangles best place to go

[@jonathanehlers6855]

Iowan here, Maid-Rite's are fine but not our state sandwich lol. Not anymore anyways as there are barely any stores around the state. I'd say we're more into pork tenderloins these days.

[@timm5362]

I live about 15 miles from Iowa (Illinois) and I agree. Maid Rite is decent but nowhere near epic. And as for Illinois, we had. Beef A Roo nearby, and I feel the same about that.

[@gryphonlaw2138]

Farmer boys in cali is good for a chain burger joint. Hole mole is also great for a taco place. Rudys is great for bbq. Village inn is a great diner chain as is perkos. There's many across the country I've had so the list goes on and on.

[@rmoretz1]

I cannot believe you chose Dutchess in CT! There were 2 in the Danbury area--west side on Mill Plain Rd & 1 in Ridgefield. I went once. The place reeked of old grease; the food was greasy; service was poor; and I reeked of old grease for hours. Both locations are long closed--no great loss in my opinion.

[@mikecremers1550]

For real. I woulda said nardellis

[@NewHaven203]

No D’angelo’s is the best in CT

[@justinalec8718]

Theres a few freddys here in arizona. Had the smashed burgers a few times. Sometimes they wayyyy over salt them. But if they dont its effing delicious. Their chilli cheese dogs are always good though. Reminds me of wienerschnitzel chilli cheese fry burritos. So good.

[@twoolfrx7]

“Experimented on locals to perfect his special sauce” 😂😂

[@calebdonaldson8770]

Eegee's serves great subs and huge cookies along with their slush drinks. Great place to chow down for lunch!

[@spt-rx-78-24]

will there be a video on every best regional fast food chains in province for Canada?

[@SRHS83]

I love Eegees!! (Arizona). I live in Utah now so I haven't been there in so long! The pina colada slushie is the yummiest!

[@ZestonN]

Good to see Pal's on here, it's why I clicked on the video: to see if Pal's was on here. 😋

[@airgunfun4248]

22:50 Taco time is all over Washington and into Oregon. Not just ''around Seattle''

[@TheSleepingonit]

I live in Connecticut, never heard of Duchess

[@msp_isyourteacher6139]

I waited for TX only to call Whataburger. Lol! How did I know?! My favorite is the breakfast there.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

lol that is funny

[@alexandriacandler2877]

from arizona and never heard of eegees. Filibertos reigns supreme.

[@Lmiller201]

Calling it filibertos and not los betos, and not having heard of eegees... you're in Phoenix and never been to Tucson. Eegees is solely in Tucson. They tried a Phoenix market when they moved the commissary/baker to a bigger facility but it did not last long. Maybe a year Additionally, I so miss a eegees original grinder and a los betos carne asada quesadilla w/ pico

[@nuadasilverpaw5702]

Indi's in Kentucky was a surprise to me, though I have been recommended it quite a few times. I am surprised by Wawa in PA seeing as friends I have in PA all recommend Sheetz and Friends that have been through the state recommend it, too. Granted it's a gas station but it has a fast food joint inside the station and the food to my recollection is made to order and is not 'gas station grade' but actually it's very good.

[@barryfields2964]

Sheetz is pretty F’ing good.

[@michelleobamasthicccocc822]

Both suck. People in pa are pale fat slobs who want everything slathered in ketchup and who think taco bell is exotic

[@majesticwerm7813]

I used to work at a Wawa in VA, I prefer the food at Sheetz but Wawa mto drinks are better

[@ronaldaarends5810]

I believe we only have one Runza in Colorado in Loveland I wish we had more my husband and I tried it in Nebraska and we just love them

[@TheBIGJake111]

South Carolina should’ve been skins hotdogs. And Missouri should’ve been sugarfire bbq.

[@squishykrishy_]

Mashed! Never change the background music!

[@Keolus1]

Tough choice in NC. Bojangles, Biscuitville, Hardee’s also started there. Biscuitville only drive-thru I’ll wait if there’s more than a few cars. Cook Out at night can be a free for all.

[@SenorMidPak]

11pm at night on a weekday in a small town, no cars to be seen anywhere. Highway is also empty but as you approach cookout.. BOOM traffic out to the street.

[@fortomorrowwehunt8449]

Also forgot to mention for Boise fry company they have a option for fries fried in duck fat

[@kat-oe7gb]

I must say as I watched all the other states I wondered what chain would represent NY, yes Golden Crust jerk chicken is always good. The 1st restaurant started in my neighborhood in the North East Bronx. I now live north of the Bronx and not far from CT and have seen the Duchess restaurant and wondered what it was about. I will have to give them a try now.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i am heading backto NY and Golden Crust Jerk Chicken is definitely on my food review list.

[@GenitaM]

I LOVE Cookout. I go every time I’m back home in North Carolina. The Cookout style hotdog is how I’ve been eating hotdogs my whole life. Made perfectly. 🤤 Living in North Texas, Braum’s has become my favorite ice cream place. I love that being a neighbor to Oklahoma affords me the opportunity to have great, inexpensive ice cream. And, you can’t forget the always fresh Whataburger. 😋

[@skywalker39100]

Chaps Pitbeef in Baltimore is Awesome!😊

[@michaelspikes1506]

Amazing video review

[@littledunno]

How did you put Elevation Burger for Virginia when Five Guys is from Va?! Five guys. Everybody knows five guys. I’m born & raised here & ive never even heard of elevation burger. Y’all wild

[@DeveusBelkan]

Yeah, even as a transplant to Virginia from Nebraska, I was surprised to see Elevation and not Five Guys. Five Guys has locations all around the state and Elevation... like Arlington it looks like... So basically 95% of the state is nowhere near an Elevation location

[@blind_aviator]

This is regional food chains. Not national. Five guys sucks anyway

[@littledunno]

@@blind_aviator lol okay?

[@Lmiller201]

What a buger is kinda regional, many in az. I'll will say I'm darn impressed eegees made the list, I so miss me an original grinder

[@Gobl_943]

West Virginia has a ton of regional chains but Tudor's Biscuit World is by far the best. Other chains that were founded in WV are Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House and Shoney's. Some other regional chains on this list started making their way here. Cook Out and Jersey Mike's being the most notable.

[@Vulture2264]

Nice to see Taco Time get some love.

[@johnmcnulty2705]

I live in Vegas now, but when I get back to Federal Way one of the first things I do is get like four crispy burritos, an order of mexi-fries and plenty of taco sauce.

[@kristinwright6632]

Me too. I live in Vancouver Wa and it is a drive to get to the only Taco Time in town. But I do it for the vegetarian burritos. The only veg burrito I crave being normally a meat lover.

[@hamburgermatty]

Yeah baby! Next stop Zippy’s 🤙🏻🙌🏻

[@dmaris13]

Illinois: Portillos! I know there are a few around the country but most are in IL

[@brucecoleman7412]

When in Tennessee, you gotta try Gus’ Fried Chicken! OMG!!!

[@Fivestarxo7]

I’m originally from San Diego and I think in n out is the spot to go. Now I live in southern Arizona and we LOVE eegees

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

i want to try eegees. i looks so good

[@zmbdog]

I really liked Burger Carte in WV. Not sure if they were regional or national or even a chain at all but it was the only place I've ever seen one.

[@atomicphilosopher6143]

I've lived in a few states and I've been to a lot more. I am absolutely convinced that nothing could ever beat Runza in Nebraska. Their burgers and onion rings are absolutely amazing and their fries are great too. The original Runza sandwich is good but it's nothing compared to their regular burgers.

[@spooky_trashcan]

Pal’s is limited to Northeast TN and SOUTHwest Virginia. The furthest “north” they go is like, Abingdon. And I love Pal’s with my whole NETN heart but they are only in the Tri-Cities area of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol along with a VERY small handful within an hour of that specific region.

[@MALTHEMASTERBARBER]

Alaska though? What are those Bear burgers for real!?‼️❓🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dariellesipple2759]

I grew up getting my submarine sandwiches from Casapulla’s in Delaware ❤️💯🥪. Great service in all of their locations and their staff are like very welcoming and like family. I usually go to the both the Elsmere and North Wilmington locations. Their Turkey and Italian sub sandwiches are always FRESH and DELICIOUS ❤️🤤😋.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

This place sounds so delicious. i love me a good italian sub sandwich.

[@martyconroy3786]

Get the brisket at 4 Rivers in Florida. Just as good as Texas brisket. Btw, burnt ends are just the pieces of brisket that break off from carving the full brisket. Waste not, want not...and, make sure you get something from the fresh made bakery, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies..

[@colleens1878]

Gifford's Ice Cream is wonderful it is truly a Maine desert Even though it's only available at the stands during ice cream season it is also available at grocery stores up here year round and one of the new flavors is cannoli which I can tell you is a really good ice cream flavor if you like cannolis

[@alabamaguns3684]

"Milos sweet tea is also popular." And Starbucks also sells coffee... Milos Tea makes more than the restaurants do. You can buy it here in Alabama by the gallon. Its a staple here. It has it's own section at the grocery store.

[@slayking2378]

Same I buy Milo’s tea all the time in New Mexico didn’t know they were a food chain lol

[@BethMDowney]

Pretty sure Milo's tea is nationwide, they have a deal with Walmart. If there's a Walmart, there's Milo's!

[@haywoodjablome4271]

Delaware's Casapulla's Italian w/ Prosciutto is a true work of art....But in the early 2000's cousinc of original owners started their own shops....Judge ruled its a family name and cant be trademarked as such so now its confusing lol....old timers know the original on a side street in Elsmere is tops....That smell of a small old timey Italian market is an experience in itself

[@Zdawd]

Agreed, having lived in quite a few states Casapullas is special. They have gone down hill in the last decade. Did not know about the history with the cousin. Thanks for sharing!

[@austinuden1872]

as a Nebraska transplant to North Dakota, burger time is not what the locals crack it up to be

[@GeraldM_inNC]

North Carolina, it's Cookout hands down! You never walk away hungry. For $6 you get a combo with a 1/4 lb. burger, 2 very filling quesadillas and a drink (refillable), and for an extra dollar you can sub out the drink for a milkshake. Their milkshakes just blow away McDs or ChickFilAs, thick and full of actual fruit rather than flavoring. Impossible to walk away hungry. McDs, BK, Wendys, ChickfilA are not even in the same conversation.

[@Missclassy81]

Yes 👍 im from north carolina myself

[@GeraldM_inNC]

@@Missclassy81 What do you think about Bojangles? It's good chicken, but I can buy 8 pieces of excellent fried chicken from Harris Teeter for $5, so why would I spend 8 dollars for a combo at Bojangles. What do you think?

[@terrib627]

@@GeraldM_inNC Well, Harris Teeter doesn't have a drive through, so there's that. I like Bojangles, but I much prefer off-the-bone chicken (I'm lazy). Yes, I know they have strips too, but I prefer Raising Cane's for my chicken fix. I just wish they had a wider variety of sides. Zaxby's takes second place, although their quality has been going downhill recently.

[@terrib627]

We have Cookout in KY now, but I can't seem to talk them into opening in Louisville. The closest to us is Frankfort. Their milkshake menu is insane.

[@hamburglar83]

I would try beef a Roos but ain’t nobody going to Rockford. Illinois is either portillos ( I prefer buona beef) or loumanits.

[@Fullmoonat9am]

As a lifelong Californian I love both the habit and in and out, I think habit has better fries and sides while the burger at in and out might be a bit superior. Here in Los Angeles we have hiho and eureka which might be my favorite burger chains, but both of them are a bit on the pricer side.

[@DarkEnv2]

Makes me so happy to see 4Rivers make this list. I’ve been going there since it was one tiny shop back in 2009, some of the best BBQ

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

looks very good

[@hairyasstruman2257]

Tudor's biscuits are amazing. A must if you're in West Virginia in the morning. Warning, though: they are big and they sit heavy

[@rabbit_scribe]

Yes! Used to go to one of their KY locations when I lived there. Still miss it.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

this is the third comment i have seen for Tudor's biscuit. I definitely need to try this place out.

[@bamachine]

Milo's is the best local chain but much harder to find than another Alabama chain, which has started to spread to surrounding states, Jack's. There are over 200 Jack's locations.

[@alabamaguns3684]

I'd never had Milos until my wife and I went while we were dating. I love that they mentioned the sweet tea in passing. I mean Milos tea is what most people think of. We went to Tennessee on our honeymoon. No Milos up there. Got a jug of what I thought was something close to it. I had to call poison control. Bad times... lol.

[@bamachine]

@@alabamaguns3684 I am guessing you went to the Smokies for your honeymoon. I know you can get Milo's in Chattanooga but not sure about anything further north.

[@alabamaguns3684]

Yep. We went to Gatlinburg. Went to pigeon forge on our 2nd anniversary. I'm ready to go back.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

I live in Arizona, and I have never heard of Eegee.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

Most are in Tucson, and I haven't been to Phoenix in several years.

[@h1jc]

How is 4 rivers the Florida place? I’ve been in Florida for 30 years and never heard of it

[@lukestrawwalker]

We always enjoy Penguin Point in northern Indiana. They're a small regional chain in Plymouth, Warsaw, and Fort Bend IIRC, but they've got good food... their Big Wally tenderloin-n-slaw sandwich and fried chicken is terrific. At least before the pandemic, they had regional seasonal favorites like blueberry tea and blueberry fried pies, in addition to their usual selection of fried pies, which are extremely tasty. Later! OL J R :)

[@hellhound1389]

For once you got things right, I used to live in Iowa and got Ross's (maid-rite style burgers) once a month but Ross's had 2 things better than maid-rite, the magic mountain (Texas toast, fries, beef all smothered in cheese) and the volcano (the magic mountain smothered with chili and jalapeno). I now live in NW Indiana and go to schoops regularly and the burgers are awesome but what you didn't mention is their breakfast cuz their biscuits and gravy are amazing and the pancakes are perfect (the only one that can make proper pancakes with crispy edges and they have a strong vanilla flavor) 😋👍

[@connornull6902]

Well except the maid rite they showed is not actually in Iowa

[@hellhound1389]

@@connornull6902 I used to live in Davenport and we didn't have maid rite restaurants per say but Ross's were the biggest restaurant in the city and I have the fondest memories of when I would go there with my family and friends after church

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

hello neighbor, i am a food reviewer in indiana. i will definitely try schoops. thank you for the advice.

[@hellhound1389]

@@MsTwiththeTea1980 friends and family said I should do that because of my culinary background. I can make anything, I get orders for food because I make what everyone described as the best BBQ, pizza, soups, stir-fry (have a wok) and tex-mex. When I renovated my house before I moved in I installed a professional 8 burner double oven (the type used in restaurants) I don't play around when it comes to cooking and food

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

@@hellhound1389 oh that sounds wonderful. I bet your food is delicious 😋

[@koopaboy6661]

1:15 My favorite. I ❤️ Eegee's

[@JimDandy49]

The Runza looks like what everybody else calls a bierock.

[@TheStarkweather]

They are very similar, and runzas usually have a winter special where on one day of the week the cost of a runza is the temperature outside as long as you buy fries and a drink

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

In NYS, I would give it to Ted's Fish Fry centered in the Albany area . .. . .

[@MeiMei91]

From someone who has grown up in Hawaii, I already knew Zippy's was going to be on the list for us. Most of us have worked there or know people who has worked there. I worked as a cook at one of their locations 10 years ago. Its a good go to for any occassion or to pick up food for parties with trays of different food. Every party that I have gone too as a kid to adult, someone always brings something from Zippy's becauses its on the way 😂