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Five Guys Vs Culver's: The Burger Chain With Better Value

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Both Five Guys and Culver's are fast food spots known for serving up burgers and fries, but which of the two offers the better deal on its main menu items?

McDonald's Practically Always Does This 10x Better Than Burger King

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Fast food preferences are deeply personal, and while opinions differ on which chain does what the best, it feels like the majority backs McDonald's on this.

How To Order This Classic Dairy Queen Sundae And Take Your Taste Buds Back To The '60s

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0000

Dairy Queen may offer an impressive number of desserts, but some of the most delicious sundaes were from days gone by, like this simple one you can still order.

How To Properly Order Chick-Fil-A's Ice Cream Sandwich

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Chick-fil-A is pretty open about its secret menu, including giving tips on how to properly order its take on an ice cream sandwich, even if it's not official.

Jersey Mike's Or Jimmy John's: Whose Classic Italian Sub Do Customers Like More?

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Both Jersey Mike's and Jimmy John's serve up an Italian sub, but which one gets the more effusive praise from customers and is worth your own order?

Here's What Popeyes Does With Its Leftover Food At The End Of Every Day

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Fast food fave Popeyes sure makes a lot of chicken, but what exactly happens to all the food leftover when its restaurants close? The answer gets complicated.

Upgrade A Classic McDonald's Filet-O-Fish By Ordering It The Norwegian Way

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0000

You might think you like the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish just the way it is, but why not mix it up by ordering this fast food sandwich how it's served in Norway?

The 3 Magic Words You Need For A Five Guys Burger With More Flavor

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0000

If you like plenty of toppings and condiments on your burger for no extra cost, you're going to have to become familiar with this Five Guys lingo.

It's Not Parmesan: The Classic Italian Cheese Olive Garden Servers Grate On Your Food

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0000

Olive Garden servers are known for grating as much cheese as you wish on your meal, but what sort is actually in the grater? Reports indicate it's not parmesan.

What Does It Mean To Order A Sub 'Mike's Way' At Jersey Mike's?

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0000

You might hear the "Mike's Way" phrase at the popular Jersey Mike's sandwich chain, but what does that really mean when it comes to ordering your sammie?

The Legendary American Chain That Still Makes Most Of Its Food From Scratch

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000

What's better than a nation-wide chain still making many of its dishes the homestyle way? This might be why it's stuck around for so many years.

This McDonald's Hack Drastically Improves The Classic Egg McMuffin

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0000

The next time you're ordering an Egg McMuffin from McDonald's, consider asking for this simple yet impactful hack that can dramatically improve the sandwich.

Here's What KFC Does With Its Leftover Chicken

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

What happens to leftover KFC chicken when a restaurant closes each day? The answer depends on a few factors, but waste reduction is a big consideration.

This Pizza Chain Was Nearly Bankrupt Before Walmart Saved It

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000

This regional pizza chain was facing bankruptcy before Walmart partnered with it. Now, select Walmart stores are sporting in-house pizza restaurants.

For The Biggest And Best Chipotle Bowl, Remember This Simple Ordering Trick

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:11:00 +0000

To really amp up the heft of your next Chipotle bowl, all you need to remember is a supremely simple ordering trick and a bit of basic politeness.

What Does Chipotle Do With All Of Its Leftover Food?

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Chipotle preps lots of fresh ingredients by hand every single day, so what happens on days when not everything is used up? Here's what we found out.

Boomers Hate This Modern Menu Trend, And We Can Honestly See Why

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:11:00 +0000

Even if you find Boomers to be off-base about too many topics, you'll likely agree with their distaste of this common restaurant menu strategy.

This McDonald's Commercial From The '80s Is Truly Creepy (How Did It Get Made?)

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:11:00 +0000

McDonald's was really swinging for the fences with this '80s ad campaign, though some today consider it an eerie artifact of a bygone marketing era.

What On Earth Is A 'Gorilla Style' Burger At In-N-Out?

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:11:00 +0000

Fast food menu hacks have a huge following online. In-N-Out is already known for having a not-so-secret menu, but fans have gone over the top with this one.

Customers Swear By The Pot Roast At This Regional Chain Restaurant

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:11:00 +0000

Any diner worth its salt should be able to deliver on comfort food classics, like slow-cooked pot roast. According to reviews, this chain of diners nails it.