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  • An array of Taco Bell products on a fast food dining surface.

    The Long-Gone Taco Bell Side Dish That Fans Still Mourn

    Plenty of menu items have come and gone from Taco Bell, but this side dish is one that fans still talk about online with feelings of pure nostalgia.

    By Paul Gaita 20 min ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Wawa convenience store entrance with cars in parking lot during day

    13 Wawa Pro Tips For First Time Visitors

    Don't be fooled into thinking Wawa is just another gas station. Follow these tips when ordering food and grabbing a soda, or risk sticking out like a newbie.

    By Joe Thristino 6 hours ago Read More
  • A meal from Five Guys on an outdoor table.

    The Lean-To-Fat Ratio You Need To Make A Burger Like Five Guys, According To Reddit

    Five Guys makes great burgers, but not everyone can afford to eat there. If you're hoping to recreate the magic at home this is the lean-to-fat ratio you need.

    By Joe Hoeffner 18 hours ago Read More
  • Various Taco Bell menu items on a tray

    I Tried And Ranked 13 Taco Bell Breakfast Items

    Taco Bell's breakfast menu has been around for over a decade, and but which item offers the most bang for your buck? We tried and ranked the entire menu.

    By Carmen Varner 22 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of Dairy Queen's Blizzard Cup Line-Up showing three flavors

    Dairy Queen's Blizzard Cup Line-Up Review: Only 1 Is A Real Contender

    Dairy Queen has launched a Blizzard Cup Lineup featuring three new internationally inspired flavors, but are they any good? We tried them to find out.

    By Michael Palan 5 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding McDonald's fried apple pie up against apple pie statue in the background.

    The History Of McDonald's Fried Apple Pie That Not Enough People Know About

    2026 marks the anniversary of McDonald's fried apple pie, which has briefly return to delight fans. But do they know everything about this beloved sweet treat?

    By Dennis Lee 5 days ago Read More
  • Several hands holding slices of pizza over delivery boxes on a table.

    The Hands Down Cheapest Pizza Chains Of 2026

    If you're on the hunt for a good pizza at a good price in 2026, here are some of the cheapest pizza chains currently slinging some quality goods.

    By Maria Scinto 6 days ago Read More
  • Multiple boxes and packages of Hostess products

    10 Hostess Snacks Ranked Worst To Best

    Hostess has a wide variety of flavor varieties to suit almost every sweet tooth, but which snack is the best? We tried a selection to find out.

    By Rachel Sobel 6 days ago Read More
  • banana split, lobster rolls, wings, and macaroni and cheese with patriotic USA background

    The 250 All-Time Best American Foods, Ranked

    In honor of the 250th birthday of the USA, we've taken it upon ourselves to rank 250 foods that have helped shaped this great country from coast to coast.

    By The Takeout Staff 6 days ago Read More
  • A Starbucks Coffee counter inside of a retail building

    Order Your Own Italian Soda At Starbucks In 2 Easy Steps

    Italian sodas are riding on the coattails of the dirty soda trend, and you can hop on the next time you're at Starbucks by ordering just two items.

    By Dylan Murray 6 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a White Castle combo meal.

    The Bizarre White Castle Experiment That Involved One Person And A 13-Week Burger Marathon

    Once upon a time, White Castle sought to make a point about the quality of its food. To prove it, they needed one person and an awful lot of sliders.

    By Joe Hoeffner 6 days ago Read More
  • Employee passing a customer their food at the drive thru

    12 Popular Fast Food Chains With The Best Customer Service In The US

    Not every fast food chain offers good customer service. These are the chains where employees consistently impress diners as of late.

    By Julie Blume Benedict 8 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun

    The First Fast Food Chain To Sell A Billion Burgers Wasn't McDonald's Or Burger King

    You read that correctly: Neither of the reigning big burger chains were the first to claim the sale of a billion burgers. Well, if not those companies — which?

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 days ago Read More
  • Bags of Khloud protein popcorn

    14 High-Protein Foods That No One Asked For

    From sodas and lattes to popcorn and pancakes, shops and fast food outlets are full of high-protein options. But did anybody actually ask for them?

    By Holly Riddle 9 days ago Read More
  • Employee working behind the counter of Clumpies Ice Cream Co. in Chattanooga, Tennessee

    My Go-To Spot For The Best Ice Cream In Chattanooga, TN

    If you scream for ice cream and happen to be in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this is hands down the ice cream parlor you should get a scoop (or two) from.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 12 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's restaurant in Bordeaux, France

    Order McDonald's Filet-O-Fish French-Style For A Flavor Change

    McDonald's regularly adjusts its menu overseas to better suit local preferences, but you can order a Filet-O-Fish French-style anywhere with this trick.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 12 days ago Read More
  • Werther's Original caramel candies on a yellow background

    Why Werther's Candies And Grandparents Go Hand-In-Hand (Yes, There's An Actual Reason)

    Are all grandparents required to have Werther's Candies onhand? No, of course, but there's a real reason why the hard candies are linked to older consumers.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 13 days ago Read More
  • Pile of Trolli products in one shot

    Every Popular Trolli Candy, Ranked Worst To Best

    Trolli offers more than just sour gummy worms. We ranked the brand’s most popular products based on flavor, texture, and a little bit of nostalgia.

    By Timothy Rawles 13 days ago Read More
  • Gott´s Roadside Burgers sign

    11 California Burger Chains That Rival In-N-Out (Or Flat Out Beat It)

    Few things hit the spot like fast food when you crave a quick meal on-the-go. While big names are reliable, some hole-in-the-wall eateries put these to shame.

    By Andy Beth Miller 13 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of In-N-Out burger and fries.

    The Reason You Rarely See In-N-Out Advertisements

    Unlike most fast food burger joints, you rarely see advertisements for In-N-Out on television or the internet. Here's why the company doesn't bother.

    By Joe Hoeffner 14 days ago Read More
  • A meal from Wendy's.

    The Fast Food Legend Who Trained Wendy's Founder

    Even legendary figures have inspirations. In the case of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, his entrepreneurial spark was ignited by another titan of fast food.

    By Joe Hoeffner 14 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's storefront

    10 Weird McDonald's Lawsuits Not Enough People Know About

    McDonald's has faced its fair share of legal battles over the years, but some complaints have proven slightly more unexpected than others.

    By Rachel Sobel 15 days ago Read More
  • A stack of Baskin-Robbins ice cream pints sitting in a freezer in the grocery store.

    This Popular Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Flavor Is Actually Our Least Favorite

    Baskin-Robbins has plenty of popular flavors to choose from, but when we went to rank all of its ice cream flavors this one came in dead last.

    By Dennis Lee 15 days ago Read More
  • A meal and drink from Chick-fil-A sitting on a table.

    Chick-Fil-A Has Officially Been Dethroned As America's Top-Rated Fast Food Chain

    For more than a decade, Chick-fil-A has set the gold standard for customer satisfaction, but this fast food chain has officially taken the throne.

    By Kat Olvera 17 days ago Read More
  • A cheeseburger with fries sitting in a basket with red and white checkered paper.

    The Fast Food Burger Joint That's Guaranteed To Hurt Your Wallet

    Maybe you already have an idea of which fast food burger is the most expensive out there. This chain has a pricey reputation, but is it well-deserved?

    By Cassie Womack 18 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's pie and coffee on McDonald's table.

    McDonald's Is Dropping Another Fan-Favorite Pie We Didn't See Coming

    If a McDonald's run is on the cards for you soon, keep your eyes peeled for this popular pie that's making a surprising but long-awaited return.

    By Dennis Lee 18 days ago Read More
  • A McRib in a paper tray on a table

    10 McDonald's Items You Might Want To Stop Ordering

    The Golden Arches are a beacon for road trippers and partygoers, but some menu items have been caught up in scandal, shrinkflation, and Redditor grievances.

    By Shannon Dell 18 days ago Read More
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