WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CHAIN RESTAURANT?
We Americans LOVE our chain restaurants. . . just check out the line at a Chili's anytime after 5:00 P.M., seven nights a week. So, basically, the awards we're about to tell you about could be called THE most important awards in the U.S.
"Restaurant & Institutions" magazine just released the results of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. . . where thousands of Americans rank their favorite chain restaurants. And we've got all the winners. Enjoy. . .
BURGERS:
#1) Culver's
#2) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
#3) In-N-Out Burger
CASUAL DINING:
#1) P.F. Chang's China Bistro
#2) The Cheesecake Factory
#3) California Pizza Kitchen
CHICKEN
#1) Chick-fil-A
#2) El Pollo Loco
#3) Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
COFFEE/SNACKS:
#1) Starbucks Coffee
#2) Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
#3) Tim Hortons
FAMILY DINING:
#1) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
#2) Bob Evans
#3) Mimi's Café
ITALIAN:
#1) The Olive Garden
#2) Carrabba's Italian Grill
#3) Buca di Beppo
MEXICAN:
#1) Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
#2) On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
#3) Chipotle Mexican Grill
PIZZA:
#1) Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
#2) Pizza Hut
#3) CiCi's Pizza
SANDWICH:
#1) Panera Bread
#2) Jason's Deli
#3) Subway
SEAFOOD
#1) Red Lobster
#2) Joe's Crab Shack
#3) Captain D's
STEAKHOUSE
#1) Outback Steakhouse
#2) Longhorn Steakhouse
#3) Famous Dave's.
TREATS
#1) Cold Stone Creamery
#2) Haagen Dazs
#3) Jamba Juice
I know what you're thinking... "What, no Claim Jumper?"... I agree, it should have made the list. Also, vote on the Breeze Home Page on which restaurant you'd most like to see in Bakersfield.
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