Tag: Fast Food

What is the Best Fast Food Spot in Sumter

By: Braelen Lewis

What is the best fast food spot in Sumter South Carolina is a very hard question to answer to someone who is not very knowledgeable on the subject but to me it is just blatantly obvious. The fast food locations in Sumter South Carolina are split into the burger joints, chicken joints, and Mexican American places. Of the Burger joints in Sumter i would have to say that the top three are surprising the Habit because yes it is not very popular for being a newer restaurant in the area the burgers are quite delicious. In the number two spot I would have to say belongs to Five guys because their fries, milk shakes, and burgers are absolutely heavenly but to me it falls short of number one for one reason: the absurd price. At number one unsurprisingly is McDonald’s because it’s cheap and their quarter pounders and wide variety of options make this the absolute go to burger spot in Sumter. Of the chicken joints in Sumter I would have to say the big contest is between either Bojangles, Zaxbys, or ChicFila but to me it’s not even a close debate. Bojangles is obviously the best option for chicken in Sumter. Its prices are low, they have great chicken, and they have the absolute best breakfast biscuits in the South. Between the Mexican Fast food options in Sumter there is the classic Taco Bell which is cheap and always reliable, Chipotle which offers some of the best authentic Mexican food in Sumter, and then there’s Moe’s which has almost the same options as Chipotle does. In my opinion however one of these far surpasses the others, Moes is the absolute best option out of these three because of the stack, their queso, their guacamole, and their perfect selection of beverages. Therefore the best fast food option in Sumter is between Mcdonalds, Bojangles, and Moe’s. Now although these places are all equally great to me, one stands out further than the others and that place is Moes because yes it is a more pricey option than the others the atmosphere and the absolute assurance that the food will always be fresh and delicious makes it my number one fast food choice in Sumter.

Best Food of All Time 

By: Bryce Hanson

        Food is something we all need in our day to day lives, so in order not to take that for granted we show appreciation to our favorites. Foods  like steak, chicken wings, and salad. Like always though there is a certain criteria to be named the best food of all time. This criteria is: overall taste, how often you can eat it, and how much it cost. This criteria will help me show you what I believe the best food is. 

         First I’ll be talking about the foods with the best overall for my taste bud palette. Now I know that this is an obvious one but in my opinion steak has the longest stretch of being the best food known to man and I would be ashamed of myself if I didn’t at least mention it on this blog. Then a solid pick that is not loved by everyone is salad. I’m not a straight lettuce and ranch salad type of guy but a salad with croutons, bacon cheese and ranch is a day in paradise for me. It’s not a versatile meal but it’s overall taste is too good. The last one with best overall taste in opinion is chicken wings. A very versatile dish that has a taste that just melts in your mouth. Also when it’s duo-ed with ranch or blue cheese, the wings just become something legendary. The overall taste of these foods are all very delectable. 

           Next up is how consistent the food is. Steak will always hold a special place in my mouth, but I don’t think I could eat it every day. So sadly I have to eliminate it from being the best. Then comes salad which is a very consistent dish but like I said earlier it’s not very versatile so it would get old after a while. So another great one falls. Then comes wings which a very tasty dish like steak and way more versatile than salad, with all it’s flavors, so it still stands in the running for the best. 

             Lastly, the cost of these food items has gone up exponentially over the last few years and people can’t afford to eat them very often. So yet another flaw of steak is that it is so expensive for the amount you want. Then comes salad which isn’t to bad depending on the place you get it from but usually it’s cheaper than steak. The comes wings and there was a stretch where wings were outrageous but there price has came down where for you to get your fill it will cost between a salad and a steak. So for the grand reveal the best food on earth in my opinion are chicken wings. I could eat them every night and day and I might dare say I have had them for breakfast.

Top 5 Fast Food Places

By: Morgan Aycock

  1. Zaxby’s 

I could eat Zaxby’s everyday. I always get the big zax snack. Their fries are probably the best fries from any fast food place. Zax sauce is so good and goes perfectly with everything they have. They also have the best salad. They used to have raw fries which they should bring back because I remember always getting them when I was younger. 

  1. Chick-Fil-A

There isn’t anything bad from there. I like that they don’t only have chicken on the menu; they have a nice variety of different choices to choose from. They have healthier options like salads, wraps, and fruit. They probably have the best mac and cheese out of any fast food restaurant, and they have by far the best ranch. I also like their waffle fries because no other fast food place has those kinds of fries and it makes them unique. They have the best breakfast out of any other place, but my only complaint would be that it ends at 10:30 and not 11, because who wants to eat lunch at 10:31? They are overall the nicest fast food place and have good, Christian morals and values.

  1. Bojangles

Bojangles is at #3 because they don’t have a nice variety on the menu, but their food is good quality. Their Southern style chicken is one of my favorites. The seasoning is something that you will not find at any other fast food place. This really sets them apart from any other fast food place. Their breakfast is also very good; one of my favorites is the Cajun chicken biscuit. The biscuit is buttered perfectly, but also has a sweet taste, which makes it a good combination of sweet and salty. Their food is also very fresh and they have some of the best honey mustard that you can get out of anywhere.

  1. Cook out

Cook out has a great variety on their menu. They have from barbecue to burgers, so they have something for everyone. They also have some of the best milkshakes you can get anywhere. The portion sizes are very good and the meals fill you up. The prices are very affordable, and the portion sizes makes it a great deal. They also add a good Southern aspect to the menu from barbecue to hush puppies to banana pudding milkshakes. 

  1. Sonic 

Although sonic is not one of my favorites, they have a very good variety on the menu. They also offer slushies, which fast food restaurants often don’t have. Their drinks can be customized to anything you want added to them. The carhops are something that no other fast food place has and makes Sonic unlike any other place.

Top 3 Fast Food Restaurants 

By: Logan Mims

   In this week’s blog, I will be writing  about and rating my top three favorite fast food restaurants in Sumter, South Carolina. We don’t have that many options to choose from, but some of them are still pretty good.

   Coming in at number 3 of my top 3 favorite fast food restaurants in Sumter is Mcdonald’s. I’ll start off with their ice cream. My go to ice cream dessert from there is an M&M mcFlurry. The ice cream is soft serve and it is so good with the M&Ms in it. Their cheeseburger is also pretty good. I usually like to get ketchup cheese and pickles on my burger from there and they are always pretty good. Some people don’t like their chicken nuggets but I honestly think they are good especially with ranch or sweet and sour sauce. Lastly, their fries, I would have to say Mcdonald’s has the best fries out of all the fast food restaurants. They are always hot and crispy and have the perfect amount of salt on them. Overall, I would rate Mcdonald’s a 6/10. 

   My second favorite fast food restaurant in Sumter is Zaxby’s. I love to get chicken fingers and fries from there along with a piece of their buttery, crispy bread. I personally think the best part about Zaxbys is their sauces. They 100% have the best ranch out of any fast food restaurant you could find and their Zax sauce is also really good. Overall, I would rate Zaxbys a 8/10. 

   Lastly, my favorite fast food restaurant in Sumter is Chick-fil-A. I feel like that is so basic but they have such a big variety of different things you can get. My favorite thing from Chick-fil-A is their mac & cheese. It is personally my favorite mac & cheese I’ve ever had. I also really love their chicken nuggets and they gave such a big variety of sauces to choose from. chick-fil-A‘s fries are also delicious. Overall, I would rate Chick-fil-A a 10/10. 

Best Fast Food Restaurant \

By: Bryce Hanson

    Is Fast food the healthiest option for food. The obvious answer to this question is no but it’s still a delicious option for some dinner on the road or something quick to eat.To determine what the best fast food is you have to go off three main factors, including customer service, food tastes, and menu variety. 

     First we have to go over who has the best customer service. Now I know there’s a complete obvious answer which I will get to in a second but you have to have some special mentions for some hard working restaurants. For example Zaxby’s has upped their game, it least down here in Sumter,  South Carolina, with their double lines and walk out service which gets their food out quicker. Of course some days will be slow because a whole bunch of people getting some food but hats off to them. But their can only be one king of costumer service and that  is Chick-Fil- A. The longest you’ll be in their line no matter what you order is 15 minutes from my personal experiences. They always say my pleasure and never complain whether it’s rain sleet or snow they will be getting your food out quickly. 

        Now we can move on to food taste, which is probably the most important and controversial  thing I can talk about but I remind people this is just my personal experience. With that being said the best tasting food is obviously Zaxby’s. Their chicken just supplies a firework of flavor and they have the famous coke machine in the back that perfectly complements their food. Now I will make a special shout out to Chick fil a but their food just doesn’t hit as much. 

        Lastly, we move on to menu variety, now of course this one comes down to my two favorite restaurants. As you may have deducted is Chick fil a and Zaxby’s. They both have a lot of great options. But this factor comes down to the menu that has more hits than misses with this variety. I will have to say that Zaxby’s has the better menu variety, because their are not just chicken but get limited time things like, the loaded fries and funnel cake. Zaxby’s has proved time and time again that they are not just chicken. 

         Overall we have decided that the best fast food restaurant is Zaxby’s and just feel bad for the Westerners that don’t get to have their delicious food.

The Best Fast Food in Sumter

by: Alexis Dawkins

I spend more time at fast food restaurants than I do at home. I get in trouble sometimes because I rarely eat at home, but fast food is more convenient.  I eat a lot of food and have a list of my favorites. 

Starting with my favorite, Chick-fil-a. This is my number one go-to when I’m hungry. With an order of a chicken sandwich with a large fry with either a sweet tea, diet coke, or frosted lemonade, depending on my mood. 

Next up is Zaxby’s. This is not everyone’s favorite but it is a good place to go even though sometimes it is not necessarily the quickest option. Here my order is a big zax snack with extra zax sauce and either a diet coke or sweet tea. Sometimes I throw in some fried pickles if I’m in the mood for them.

Mcdonalds is a go-to for so many people, especially late at night. A lot of people get burgers but I’m a chicken nugget person. I always get a ten piece chicken nugget meal with fries and either sweet tea, diet coke, or a chocolate milkshake. 

Cookout is a fun late night trip. If I go then I usually just get a milkshake and fries or cheese bites. Sometimes when I do get food I like getting a tray with chicken tenders and fries and cheese bites with a sweet tea. Cookout sweet tea is by far the best sweet tea in summer. 

Sonic is one of my favorite places to go for a quick bite to eat. Getting their pickle fries (fried pickles), which does not sound like they would be good but they really are. I like running through and getting an ocean water or lemonade slushy. 

These are not everyone’s favorite places and some are not my favorite but they are good places to stop when looking for some food that you do not have to cook.  

Ranking Fast Food Resturants

By: Olivia Cogswell

When looking for a quick and easy meal, many people drive to their local favorite fast food restaurant. In the US alone, there are over 200,000 restaurants and over 50,000 different fast food chains for people to pick from. Here are the top five best fast food restaurants:

Fifth, Whataburger. In this restaurant you can get cheeseburgers, french fries, or chicken. Many people compare the burgers from Watarburgers to Whoppers from Burger King. However, these burgers tend to be a much more appropriate size topped with more fresh ingredients. They provide other selections like chicken nuggets and french fries, and tend to be less expensive than other fast food restaurants. The downside of this chain is that they do not provide very many healthy options and are not at wide variety in states.

Fourth, Sonic. Sonic provides many options on their menu from burgers to pretzels, and even mozzarella sticks. They also have a wide variety of drink selections and ice creams. They have slushies, milkshakes, sundaes, and all kinds of fountain sodas. However Sonic tends to be on the pricier side, and their sides tend to be the better part of their menu while the main courses, like their burgers, are not very good. They are dried and topped with not so fresh toppings. 

Third, Taco Bell. This restaurant provides a wide variety of food selections from tacos, burritos, nachos, and even fries. They have frozen drinks and fountain drinks, and even have desserts. However Taco Bell is very unhealthy, and does not provide any healthy options. The service also tends to be on the slower side. 

Second, Raising Canes. Canes are known for their famous sauce, which makes their meals. Many people go to Canes just for their sauce. They have chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches, and are served with fries and Texas toast. Their fries are crinkled and are always crispy and their Texas toast is always made just right. They also are pretty cheap for the portion sizes.  Although their menu selections are good, they do not provide many other varieties, and tend to be more on the unhealthy side. 

First, Chick-Fil-A. Chick-Fil-A has so many options to choose from. They have chicken nuggets, tenders, and sandwiches. The sandwiches can come in many varieties like: original, spicy, deluxe, and even piminto. They have a variety of sides to choose from, and even have some healthy options like salads, soups, and fruit. While also having a wide variety of sauce options for customers to choose from. They even provide a full breakfast menu, with their well known chicken minis. CFA has some of the best services with the most welcoming employers. That is why Chick-Fil-A is the superior fast food restaurant compared to the other fast food chains.

Top 5 Fast Food Restaurants

By: Addie Griffin

We all know that while you’re on a family road trip or on the way home from a game, all you want to do is get to where you’re going as quickly as possible. There is no time to sit down at a restaurant, but no one wants to go hungry, right?  The solution to this is fast food and today, I will be ranking the top 5 best fast food restaurants. 

5.Starting off with number five is Sonic. 

This could be a controversial choice considering most people don’t particularly love Sonic, but I believe it deserves a spot on this list. Sonic has amazing milkshakes and slushies which makes getting sweet treats fast and easy. 

The mozzarella sticks also deserve an honorable mention and might even be some of the best I’ve ever had. The only downside is how expensive Sonic is and how slow service can be. 

4.At number four we have Mcdonald’s. Some people think McDonald’s is overrated, but I think otherwise. Mcdonald’s is open all twenty four hours of the day which makes it a great option for a midnight snack -particularly the fries, which are some of the best in the fast food industry. However, Mcdonald’s can be very slow sometimes and this is why it is at number four. 

3.Now for number three we have Chick-fil-a. This may cause an uproar, as many people would probably expect this to be at number one. While I think that Chick-fil-a is very good, I don’t think they have enough options and this is why I am putting it at number three. 

2.For the second best fast food restaurant, we have Zaxbys. Zaxbys deserves the number two spot because of the amount of options they have as a fast food restaurant. As someone who goes to zaxbys often, I have tried a lot of their food, and I have enjoyed every single thing I have gotten. Zaxbys is also relatively inexpensive which is another great thing about it. 

1.Now in the number one spot is Canes. All that is served at Canes is not even in competition with other fast food restaurants. Their chicken is some of the best I have ever had from any restaurant, not even just fast food restaurants. The food along with the unbeatable Canes Sauce is what makes everyone love this restaurant so much. 

My Top 10 Things

By: McKenzie Gray Mills

On the second week of top ten things, I’m going to be talking about my favorite fast food restaurant. Which is obviously Chick-fil-a. Chick-fil-a is very popular for their good food, but also for their family friendly atmosphere. From breakfast to dinner they sell a variety of options to satisfy their customers. While they continue to strive with quick service and good food they also continue to stay true to their roots. Their purpose is “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.” The phrase “my pleasure” is commonly connected to this restaurant. Their website says, “Over the years, “my pleasure” has become much more than a phrase – it embodies Chick-fil-A’s commitment of creating remarkable experiences, one interaction at a time.” This phrase is just another example of how this fast food place has created such a great reputation. There’s also a rumor that if a worker doesn’t respond to thank you with my pleasure that the customer receives a free ice cream. This is why Chick fi la is one of my favorite places.