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A few months ago, I had a Wendy's taco salad and it was great. The next time I went in, they changed the way they made it, but it was still good, and a generous size. Two weeks ago, I ordered one and it was half the size it used to be, had corn in it :)() and the tiny package of chips was stale. I'm done there.
 
I’m sure that we could probably find another click bait sort of an article giving tips on how to navigate Wendy’s menu for a healthy meal on the go. 😉🤭😂

I was never a Wendy’s fan, for no particular reason.

I go to McDonald’s a couple times a year or have a slice of pizza from a national chain.

For me the best fast food values have become any of the large full service super markets in my area. They all have what amounts to a food court as well as several ready to eat options scattered throughout the store. 🥗🍌🥪🍕🍪
 
I cant give an opinion. I havent been near any since 2022.
I rarely eat out and when I do I want a steak or liver and onions. :D

If he were still here the husband would be able give a very informed critique.
He loved all the fast food stuff. Every time he had a doctors visit we had to stop someplace on the way home.
Some weeks that was every day. I always passed and waited till we got home.
Way too many calories and not very healthy. :D
 
Aunt Bea said:
For me the best fast food values have become any of the large full service super markets in my area. They all have what amounts to a food court as well as several ready to eat options scattered throughout the store.
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While travelling we pulled into a FF place. Only one customer at noon. Went to a nearby grocery store and got sandwiches for half the price and healthier. There wasn’t much selection but they’re date stamped when they made too.
 
I haven't been to Wendy's in years & that was the one in town next the interstate. There was an e-mail address to the area manager that wanted to know how they were doing. I responded & didn't even get back a generic message.

We try to not eat at anything along or near the interstate because they get so many customers that won't come back that they don't care. The only place that has been consistent has been Chick-fil-a over the years & we usually stop there if we are traveling.
 
It must've been about 9 or more years I went to Wendy's. I got one of their vanilla frosties and shared it with my dog 🐕 She loved it . It was good. I can't recall getting a burger 🍔 or anything else. The prices were pretty high.
 
I just had a Big Mac a couple days ago. We were celebrating, marking an occasion for our family and that's what we chose as our "fun food."

I had a Big Mac and a Hot Fudge Sundae. I love the light, soft serve vanilla ice cream Mc Donald's uses.

We didn't order fries, but had tater tots we air fried at home because, since they stopped using beef fat, Mc Donald's fries just are not good anymore.

It's fun to have on special occasions. And what I like about McDonald's is that the food is always exactly what I expect it to be.

Note: However, on realizing that a Sundae plain is $1.69 and a Sundae with a pump of hot fudge is over $4, I'll be ordering plain when we have it again and buying some Smuckers Hot Fudge Topping. (That even comes in sugar free, which might be worth trying.)
 
Medusa said:
I just had a Big Mac a couple days ago. We were celebrating, marking an occasion for our family and that's what we chose as our "fun food."

I had a Big Mac and a Hot Fudge Sundae. I love the light, soft serve vanilla ice cream Mc Donald's uses.

We didn't order fries, but had tater tots we air fried at home because, since they stopped using beef fat, Mc Donald's fries just are not good anymore.

It's fun to have on special occasions. And what I like about McDonald's is that the food is always exactly what I expect it to be.

Note: However, on realizing that a Sundae plain is $1.69 and a Sundae with a pump of hot fudge is over $4, I'll be ordering plain when we have it again and buying some Smuckers Hot Fudge Topping. (That even comes in sugar free, which might be worth trying.)
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is it really a sundae with no toppings? four dollars is ridiculous!
 
Aunt Bea said:
I’m sure that we could probably find another click bait sort of an article giving tips on how to navigate Wendy’s menu for a healthy meal on the go. 😉🤭😂

I was never a Wendy’s fan, for no particular reason.

I go to McDonald’s a couple times a year or have a slice of pizza from a national chain.

For me the best fast food values have become any of the large full service super markets in my area. They all have what amounts to a food court as well as several ready to eat options scattered throughout the store. 🥗🍌

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I go to the grocery store deli too, to pick up fried fish, chicken tenders, etc.
But Sundays are the only time I eat out with friends, and we take turns choosing. When Wendy's is picked, my only options are (1) don't go (2) get something else on the menu. It's usually option 2. I really don't want to give up the socialization.
 
MACKTEXAS said:
I go to the grocery store deli too, to pick up fried fish, chicken tenders, etc.
But Sundays are the only time I eat out with friends, and we take turns choosing. When Wendy's is picked, my only options are (1) don't go (2) get something else on the menu. It's usually option 2. I really don't want to give up the socialization.
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I would choose option two also. Time with friends is more important than the location.

If you consider things from the grocery then I guess I do eat fast food. :D
I used to get rotisserie chickens. Now I get rotisserie turkey chests.
 
Medusa said:
I just had a Big Mac a couple days ago. We were celebrating, marking an occasion for our family and that's what we chose as our "fun food."

I had a Big Mac and a Hot Fudge Sundae. I love the light, soft serve vanilla ice cream Mc Donald's uses.

We didn't order fries, but had tater tots we air fried at home because, since they stopped using beef fat, Mc Donald's fries just are not good anymore.

It's fun to have on special occasions. And what I like about McDonald's is that the food is always exactly what I expect it to be.

Note: However, on realizing that a Sundae plain is $1.69 and a Sundae with a pump of hot fudge is over $4, I'll be ordering plain when we have it again and buying some Smuckers Hot Fudge Topping. (That even comes in sugar free, which might be worth trying.)
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I like Macdonald's dependability when I'm traveling, too. Their breakfast sandwiches are what I love, and Hubs likes their fish sandwiches.

Wendy's is our closest fast food restaurant so we go there occasionally for something really quick. My vegan son likes being able to get a baked potato with broccoli there and I like their chili. Sadly, their small chocolate Frosties are now the size of a shot glass.

Burger King has the Impossible Burger for Vegans so that's a plus for them. I used to like their Whoppers but we found out during Covid when we had to drive them home that once they cool down all the good "flavor" is gone. Must be something they sprinkle their sandwiches with.

Our KFC has good chicken tenders and delicious pot pies, but they now have such a staffing problem it's not worth the wait.

Our reliable, once a week while out shopping place, is Arby's. Ours is always spotlessly clean. We like their gyros and their big turkey Market Fresh sandwiches on whole wheat. I like their French Dip sandwich if I'm dieting, it's filling and a nice clean 490 calories.

But I hardly ever eat fast food. ;)
 
Della said:
I like Macdonald's dependability when I'm traveling, too. Their breakfast sandwiches are what I love, and Hubs likes their fish sandwiches.

Wendy's is our closest fast food restaurant so we go there occasionally for something really quick. My vegan son likes being able to get a baked potato with broccoli there and I like their chili. Sadly, their small chocolate Frosties are now the size of a shot glass.

Burger King has the Impossible Burger for Vegans so that's a plus for them. I used to like their Whoppers but we found out during Covid when we had to drive them home that once they cool down all the good "flavor" is gone. Must be something they sprinkle their sandwiches with.

Our KFC has good chicken tenders and delicious pot pies, but they now have such a staffing problem it's not worth the wait.

Our reliable, once a week while out shopping place, is Arby's. Ours is always spotlessly clean. We like their gyros and their big turkey Market Fresh sandwiches on whole wheat. I like their French Dip sandwich if I'm dieting, it's filling and a nice clean 490 calories.

But I hardly ever eat fast food. ;)
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Arby's has gyros? We'll need to try those at some point. :)
 
We have only eaten at McDonald's once and that was years ago in Sweden when we stopped for coffee. We asked for it to go and they gave us a weird look and served our coffee in ceramic cups and saucers with some pastries and told us to go out and sit at a table under a tree and enjoy the day. We did and both were delicious. Other than that we have managed to remain fast food free. I don't see us breaking that streak.
 

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