March 4, 201214 yr We just stopped at El Pollo Loco for a quick lunch and I realized it is my favorite chicken chain. My favorite burger chain, Whataburger is also a regional chain. Whatcha got (chain wise) that you would miss if you moved? I would also add El Pato or Tacaria El Zarape for tacos.
March 4, 201214 yr Portillo's, Jimmy John's, and Potbelly. Never knew how much I loved those three until I can't have them anymore. And may I just say, I don't want to see Five Guys anywhere near this list. It's a trashcake chain; you only like it because people WANT you to like it. Sit down and actually eat one of those burgers and you'll realize that it isn't nearly as delicious as people claim it is, especially for the price.
March 4, 201214 yr Author For Texas BBQ, single location places with pits that are 50+ years old are the way to go, but in a pinch, Rudy's is good for a chain. I thought 5 Guys was pretty good but we have a little neighborhood place Gonzalez Grocers that crushes them. The place only sells burgers, onion rings, and fries. Coke from cans. Wait 30 minutes when they are slow. Is Smashburger anywhere y'all?
March 4, 201214 yr I miss the Fatburger since it closed. Used to love their burgers. I would also miss Al' Beef, Portillos, Gino's East, and the Italian Villa.
March 4, 201214 yr Author Italian Villa or Italian Village? I love sending visitors to Italian Village. They are always impressed. Not always the food exactly, but it is exactly what they expected from a Chicago I-talian joint.
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (The Baconator @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 05:13 PM) Portillo's, Jimmy John's, and Potbelly. Never knew how much I loved those three until I can't have them anymore. And may I just say, I don't want to see Five Guys anywhere near this list. It's a trashcake chain; you only like it because people WANT you to like it. Sit down and actually eat one of those burgers and you'll realize that it isn't nearly as delicious as people claim it is, especially for the price. Disagree completely about five guys. The best burger ever? Hardly. But its still really good and one of my favorites.
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (G&T @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 05:23 PM) DiBellas. Oh YES! When I lived in Ann Arbor that was my favorite lunch spot. I would always get the Godfather on everything bread with hot peppers, spicy mustard, lettuce, tomato. And their chocolate chip cookies, amazing.
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 06:35 PM) Speaking of burgers... Redamak's is open for the summer as of March 1! Another gem, I have to go back there this summer.
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (Tex @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 05:35 PM) For Texas BBQ, single location places with pits that are 50+ years old are the way to go, but in a pinch, Rudy's is good for a chain. I thought 5 Guys was pretty good but we have a little neighborhood place Gonzalez Grocers that crushes them. The place only sells burgers, onion rings, and fries. Coke from cans. Wait 30 minutes when they are slow. Is Smashburger anywhere y'all? One just opened near my family house in Lake Zurich, and I see another chain called Meatheads here in Champaign. Haven't tried either.
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 07:54 PM) Another gem, I have to go back there this summer. If you're in the neighborhood, we can make a soxtalk outing out of it. Maybe drag Ss2k5 out of his married cocoon.
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 06:35 PM) Speaking of burgers... Redamak's is open for the summer as of March 1! Spring is in the air!
March 5, 201214 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 06:57 PM) If you're in the neighborhood, we can make a soxtalk outing out of it. Maybe drag Ss2k5 out of his married cocoon. Sure, I drive right by it on my way to a family cottage near South Haven, so I could plan a trip out or from there easily.
March 5, 201214 yr Giordanos Aurelios Pizza Beggars Pizza White Castle In-N-Out On a side note, as far as places I've read on here... Jimmy John's El Pollo Loco Fat Burger
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