Texsox Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 In-n-Out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Portillos There was an Pollo Loco on my street but it closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Jimmy Johns counts also. Various Chicago Pizza joints are constantly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Taco Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 4, 2012 -> 05:18 PM) Taco Johns Potato Oles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 DiBellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I do enjoy DelTaco when I get a chance to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 And Dinosaur BBQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gooch Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 WienerSchnitzel. The only location east of the Mississippi is in Champaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 5 Guys and Jimmy Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Speaking of burgers... Redamak's is open for the summer as of March 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Russell's Barbeque, great name great beef sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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