Tuesday, August 17, 2010

#1 COMBO, CHICK-NO-PICK WITH A SWEET TEA, NO LEMON: Zagat has received more than 6500 responses as to Americans' fast food and full service chain restaurant favorites, and here's just some of what the Survey SAYS!
Fast Food – Large Chains (less than 5000 US locations)
1. Panera Bread
2. Chipotle
3. Five Guys
4. Chick-fil-A
5. In-N-Out Burger

Full-Service Chains
1. P.F. Chang's China Bistro
2. Bonefish Grill
3. Cheesecake Factory
4. California Pizza Kitchen
5. Maggiano's

Best Milkshake - Fast Food
1. Dairy Queen
2. Cold Stone Creamery
3. Sonic Drive-In
4. Chick-fil-A
5. Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops

Best Breakfast - Full Service
1. Cracker Barrel
2. International House of Pancakes
3. Bob Evans
4. Waffle House
5. Denny's
The Best Burger list was topped on the Fast Food side by Five Guys, In-N-Out and Wendy's, and on the Full Service side by Red Robin, Steak 'n Shake and ... Cheesecake Factory? Also, Starbucks beats Dunkin' Donuts for Best Coffee. Much to discuss.