Famous Dave’s Pit Ribs

Famous Dave’s serves competition-level smoke flavor, hand-rubbed with spices, slow-hickory-smoked in a pit, and basted in scratch-made sauces. A former pitmaster for Famous Dave’s maintains that “the ribs are smoked for approximately 3 hours with pure hickory. The rub in restaurant is primarily smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, garlic, and a little cayenne pepper. The celery seeds are added after the rib rub and only on the top side of ribs,” the informant writes on Reddit.

Red Hot & Blue

Red Hot & Blue in Annapolis, Maryland, is an authentic smokehouse that serves up some of the most succulent and flavorful ribs you can find. They start with the “finest cuts of pork,” which are “carefully chosen to ensure a beautiful balance of meat and fat, essential for achieving that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness,” they write on the website. “But what truly sets these ribs apart is the smoking process. The ribs are slow-smoked to perfection using a blend of seasoned hickory woods. This method imparts a rich, smoky flavor and tenderizes the meat, making it fall right off the bone.”

Hickory River Smokehouse BBQ

Hickory River Smokehouse BBQ uses real hickory for its dry-rubbed ribs. “Every cut of Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Pork Shoulder, Turkey Breast, and Half Chicken are carefully selected and Hand-Rubbed with our Signature Spice Blend. Then, we slowly smoke them over Hickory Wood in our on-site smokehouse for a Juicy, Award-Winning Smokehouse Flavor. It’s all served up with our own Special Recipe Barbecue Sauce and our Famous Sides,” they write.

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City Barbeque

City Barbeque is a Midwestern chain that has expanded into Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It authentically smokes meats in one of three hickory burning smokers to slow cook meats, including brisket and St. Louis–cut pork ribs to “bite off the bone” perfection. “We don’t limit ourselves to any particular region or style, but instead try to showcase the breadth and depth of barbecue found across the country,” the restaurant says.

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ

Lucille’s Smokehouse uses hickory smoke and the best seasonings and BBQ’s bold sauces to get its meats tasting delicious. The chain has three branded BBQ sauces that keep customers coming back for more: Original, Hot & Spicy, and Memphis. Lucille’s Original BBQ sauce “might be my favorite bbq sauce,” writes a Redditor. “Their Memphis style sauce was good also but very vinegar heavy which I didn’t mind.”

Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q serves up high-quality meats and scratch-made sides for reasonable prices, using hickory smoke and slow cooking methods. For under $20, you can enjoy a plate of any meat aside from brisket, which is $21.99. The meal comes with two “trimmings” and two of the chain’s famous biscuits.

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Logan’s Roadhouse

Logan’s Roadhouse is known for offering tasty steaks at good value, but the chain also has excellent chicken and pork options: The Mesquite-Grilled Pork Chop plate contains one bone-in 10 oz. pork chop served with cinnamon apples. Those in the Carolinas can opt for the two smaller chops plate. “The hometown favorite – two perfectly grilled thick-cut pork chops served with cinnamon apples,” the chain says. “Includes choice of one side, Caesar or house salad and our delicious yeast rolls.”

Ruth’s Chris

The Pork Chop plate at Ruth’s Chris contains one flavorful fine-grained center cut chop, served sizzling with sliced cinnamon apples. “They have the best pork chop I have ever had!” one diner raved about the fan-favorite menu item. “Let me tell you something, Ruth’s Chris steak house got some of the best pork chops I’ve ever tasted,” another said.

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Perkins American Food Co.

Perkins American Food Co. has delicious Grilled Pork Chops on the menu, served with apple and the choice of two sides. Chops can be made Cajun, Garlic-seasoned, or Teriyaki-glazed. Fans of comfort food will also appreciate the Homemade Meatloaf, a savory sweet-glazed meatloaf served over real mashed potatoes and topped with crispy onions and a rich beef gravy.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel’s Tuesday Country Fried Pork Chops are seasoned, golden-fried, and smothered in country gravy. This plate is served with two classic sides and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, and diners can opt for the Fried Cinnamon Apples to round off this hearty dish. “Oh man love the fried apples….but also love gravy on biscuits,” one fan said.

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Chuy’s Tex-Mex

Chuy’s Tex-Mex is famous for its big Fire-Grilled Fajitas platters, which come sizzling to the table. The Steak and Chicken Fajitas combo is made with quality protein marinated in a signature blend of Shiner Bock® beer, serrano peppers, freshly squeezed lime juice and secret spices, then fire-grilled with onions and peppers. This generous platter is served sizzling with fresh fixings, handmade flour tortillas and Mexican rice or Green Chile rice and refried beans.

Taco Cabana

Taco Cabana has both individual and family-sized fajitas options. The Chicken or Steak Fajita Combo contains two Fajita tacos with grilled peppers and onions, chips & queso, and a 20 oz. drink. Then there’s the Full Order Steak Fajita Meal, 16 oz of meat served with a blend of grilled peppers and onions, 16 oz rice, 16 oz refried or black beans, 12 flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and guacamole.

El Chico

Diners at El Chico can enjoy delicious fajitas made with chicken, shrimp, or steak (or a combo), served with freshly-made flour tortillas, grilled onions, peppers, tomatoes, rice, frijoles rancheros, pico de gallo, sour cream, and the choice of guacamole or cheddar cheese. The Top Shelf Fajita Quesadillas are another excellent option, made from a grilled sundried tomato flour tortilla with chicken, peppers, onions, jack and cheddar cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream dip, and frijoles rancheros.

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On the Border

The fajitas at On the Border are served with fresh flour tortillas, grilled onion, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, Mexican rice, and refried beans. Guests can choose between chicken, Seared Pork Carnitas, beef, veggies, and grilled shrimp, or opt for combos. Diners who really want a huge amount of food can choose the Family Feast deals.

Rosa’s Café & Tortilla Factory

Rosa’s Café & Tortilla Factory serves up large portions of beef or chicken fajitas, served with guacamole and tortillas. Rosa’s Signature Plate features tender marinated beef grilled over mesquite wood and served with bell peppers and onions, Mexican rice, your choice of refried or black beans, and three flour tortillas. Also includes a grilled jalapeño pepper, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato garnish and sour cream.

Uncle Julio’s

Uncle Julio’s has a delicious Chicken & Steak Fajitas perfect for even the hungriest diner. This platter contains mesquite-grilled chicken breast and tender cuts of midwestern grain-fed steak, hand-trimmed by an in-house butcher. This hearty meal is served with Mexican butter, fresh guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, sautéed peppers and onions, and homemade flour tortillas.

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Qdoba

For good food on the go, Qdoba is fast, flavorful, customizable and consistently satisfying, making it a reliable choice when craving a chicken quesadilla. “The nice thing about Qdoba is you can build your own quesadilla right at the counter,” says Chef Corrie. “You pick your own fillings, choose your meat, load up on veggies, and they make it exactly how you want it. The portions are generous, and it comes with sour cream and guacamole on the side at no extra cost.” He adds, “For around $12.00, it’s a solid deal and a great option if you like having control over what goes into your quesadilla.”

Taco Bell

Taco Bell is great any time of day, but for late-night options, it’s hard to find a better spot. The chain’s chicken quesadilla is tasty and easily accessible. “Say what you want about Taco Bell, but no other chain’s quesadilla has inspired fan loyalty like theirs,” Chef Corrie says. He adds, “Dinners know what to expect every time. The chicken is tender, the cheese is melted perfectly, and the tortilla holds everything together well.”

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients, so the chicken is flavorful and the tortillas are soft and warm. The Chicken Club Quesadilla puts a unique spin on the classic and Chef Corrie raves about it. “The Chicken Club Quesadilla takes everything good about a club sandwich and puts it between two toasted tortillas with lots of melted cheese,” he says. “You can also customize it however you want, add black beans, swap the chicken for steak, throw on some jalapeños,” he explains.  “If you’re not feeling the club version, they also have a build-your-own option with organic tofu or sirloin steak. And chips come free, which is always a win.”

Del Taco

Del Taco is a classic that’s been around forever and doesn’t disappoint with its chicken quesadilla. “Del Taco earned a spot on this list partly because they’re not afraid to experiment,” says Chef Corrie. “Their full-size chicken quesadilla is solid on its own, but fans often take it a step further by ordering it ‘bold’—a customization that adds their signature secret sauce and crinkle-cut fries.” He explains, “It’s not always a standard option for quesadillas, but when it works, it really works. The fries add crunch, the sauce brings extra flavor, and suddenly you’ve got something far more interesting than a typical quesadilla. It’s the kind of creative twist that keeps people coming back.”

El Pollo Loco

While El Pollo Loco is fast-food the chain offers something a little different from typical fast food—especially if you’re into bold flavors and grilled options. It’s one of Chef Corrie’s top spots for chicken quesadillas. “Chicken is at the heart of everything they do, marinated in citrus and spices, then grilled over an open flame,” he says. “That same signature chicken goes into their quesadillas, which is always a good sign. Menu variations can differ by location, but options like chipotle-style or salsa verde–inspired quesadillas highlight the brand’s bold flavors.” He adds, “Both tend to earn praise from customers for their balanced flavor combinations and perfectly melted cheese. If you’re near one, it’s definitely worth a try.”

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Mission BBQ Brisket Combo

Mission BBQ’s BBQ Brisket Combo is a great way to experience the combo. “I’m a huge fan of the brisket sandwich at Mission BBQ. Chain restaurants are not usually my first choice but I’ve found their brisket sandwich perfect to my liking and very consistent,” one Redditor maintains. As for the mac and cheese, “This stuff is delectable, it tastes better every time I have it, and that’s including reheating it (even in a microwave)!” one Redditor writes.

City Barbeque Beef Brisket

City Barbeque offers an extensive selection of BBQ sandwiches, with beef brisket being one of the most popular. The More Cowbell is legendary. “Award-winning beef brisket, provolone, sautéed peppers and onions, crispy fried onions, and horseradish sauce, all piled high on Texas toast,” they write in the menu description. Last year they added a new Baked Mac & Cheese, “cheesy, creamy, and oven-baked the way mac should be,” the restaurant announced. “Made with Monterey Jack, cheddar, and parmesan, this mac is layered with real cheese, baked until bubbly, and finished with that golden, crispy top you can only get from the oven.”

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Sonny’s BBQ Beef Brisket

At Sonny’s BBQ, the brisket is a no-brainer, especially ordered with the creamy, gooey, and cheesy side dish. “Sonny’s BBQ mac and cheese is thick, filling, and built to go alongside smoked meats,” Therese Buchanan, home chef, food blogger & recipe developer at Tessie’s Table, recently dished to ETNT. “The sauce is sturdy, not soupy, and the noodles stay intact. It works well in a barbecue setting where the food is heavier and more savory.”

Dickey’s Brisket Mac Stack

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a barbecue franchise with 866 locations across eight dynamic concepts in 44 states, serves up “solid” BBQ meats, according to a Redditor. “Very good, my wife and I go to smokehouses all over the USA. Certainly, for the offerings you will get here. It’s pretty good.” The Brisket Mac Stack is a seasonal item that the chain dubs a “legit classic,” featuring Dickey’s slow-smoked brisket atop creamy Mac and Cheese. “When we added Mac and Cheese to the menu it was an immediate hit and continues to be,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our savory Mac and Cheese is the perfect side to accompany a flavorful, hearty meal of barbecue.”

Famous Dave’s BBQ

Famous Dave’s BBQ is famous for large portion sizes, and delicious smoked meats, including brisket. One Yelper wrote about the Texas brisket. “OH MY GOODNESS. Literally to DIE FOR! Dave’s BBQ ruined all bbq for me.” And, the Mac & Cheese is also popular. The creamy, four-cheese blend side dish known for its signature “kick,” featuring added sweet corn niblets and diced jalapeños with breadcrumbs on top.

Arbys

Arby’s famous Smokehouse Brisket is fast food perfection. The 13-hour smoked brisket is topped with crispy onions, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun. And, diners love the macaroni. “It’s insanely good one of the best fast food mac&cheese I’ve had,” one Redditor attests.

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Whataburger Patty Melt

Whataburger’s patty melt is one of the best, according to Michelin-trained Chef Andrew Owens, a private chef in California. “Their patty melt is a beast that is massive, juicy beef patties stacked tall on thick, golden Texas toast, drowned in melty Monterey Jack, crowned with perfectly grilled onions, and drizzled with that creamy, spicy pepper sauce that brings the heat in the best way,” he previously told ETNT. “It’s bold, it’s customizable (jalapeños? bacon? Yes please!), and it screams satisfaction with every massive, dripping bite.”

Sonic Patty Melt

The Sonic Patty Melt is a limited-time menu item that pops up on the menu occasionally. It features a quarter-pound 100% beef patty, two slices of American cheese, grilled onions, and mayo and mustard, all served on thick Texas toast. Often available as a double-patty option, it is praised for being comforting, flavorful, and cheesy, though it can be greasy. “It was the best thing sonic ever had,” a diner exclaims. Another called it “delicious!”

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Waffle House Patty Melt

The Waffle House Patty Melt is served on griddled Texas toast with caramelized onions. “Angus Beef Quarter Pound Hamburger with Grilled Onions, served on Texas Toast with Two Slices of Melted American Cheese,” reads the menu. “Patty Melt (of some sort) double hashbrowns scattered, smothered, covered (occasionally with chili) is all I ever order at Waffle House,” write a Redditor. “This is my go to percent of the time,” adds another.

Huddle House Patty Melt

The Huddle House Classic Patty Melt features two grilled beef patties, melted American cheese, mayo, and grilled diced onions served on Texas Toast with pickles on the side and is an “American classic,” the chain declares. “It was very tasty and fresh,” writes a Facebooker.

Steak ‘n Shake Patty Melt

Steak ‘n Shake’s patty melt, the Frisco Melt, is pure “magic,” according to Chef Andrew. It involves double-thin, smashed steakburgers smothered in gooey American and Swiss cheese, piled high with caramelized onions, and slathered in their iconic tangy Frisco sauce. “It’s nostalgic diner perfection that hits every craving at once, cheesy, savory, saucy bliss. Late-night legend status unlocked; this one’s worth every second of the wait,” he says.

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Rosa Mexicano “Guacamole en Molcajete”

Rosa Mexicano has been the gold standard for tableside prep since 1984. “Fresh guacamole, made tableside and to order (Josefina’s style: no lime!)” the chain writes on its website. I have experienced the amazingness at my local Rosa, and it lives up to the hype.

Uncle Julio’s Tableside Guacamole

Uncle Julio’s tableside guacamole is a main attraction at the Mexican chain, mashed in a traditional lava stone. “The tableside guacamole experience at Uncle Julio’s is one that you will never forget. Our guacamole is made fresh right in front of your eyes, and we use only the highest quality ingredients. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning customer, we promise that you will be impressed by our delicious guacamole,” the restaurant says. “Our guacamole includes a combination of Hass avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños, served in a traditional molcajete. The guacamole is then topped with fresh lime juice and served with tortilla chips.”

On The Border “Guacamole Live!”

Prepared to order with fresh lime and fire-roasted jalapeños. On the Border’s Guacamole Live experience keeps diners coming back for more. “Have you tried our Tableside Guacamole? Do it for the ‘gram…and for the freshness,” they wrote in a social media post. The guac can also be customized if there are things you don’t like.

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El Torito Signature Tableside

El Torito is another Mexican chain serving hand-prepared guacamole daily using hand-selected Hass avocados. “Prepared just the way you like it — with fresh avocados, spicy serrano chiles and a special blend of herbs and spices,” they say.

Chevys Fresh Mex Tableside Preparation

Hand-mashed with fresh pico de gallo and zesty citrus. Chevys Fresh Mex lives up to the hype. The restaurant hand-mashes the avocados with fresh pico de gallo and zesty citrus. It is “known for its combination of fresh avocados, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, offering a zesty and authentic flavor experience.”

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Long John Silver’s

Long John Silver’s diners can enjoy one (or two!) orders of the 15 pc Battered Shrimp Share, which is fifteen pieces of hand-battered shrimps fried to a golden perfection. The seafood chain also has the Fish & Shrimp Family Feast: Mix and match eight pieces of either Alaska pollock or all-white meat chicken, paired with twelve shrimp, two family-sized sides and eight hushpuppies, making it a perfect feast for 3-4 adults.

Shrimp Basket

The Shrimp Basket chain has signature hand-breaded baskets served with southern slaw, two hushpuppies, corn fritter, and french fries. Guests can choose from the generous Gulf Popcorn Shrimp Basket, Gulf Tail-on Shrimp Basket, Coconut Shrimp Basket, and more. “I love the atmosphere and the food is great and reasonably priced. I had the coconut shrimp basket, and it was superb,” one diner said.

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Culver’s

Culver’s has a fan-favorite Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Dinner, made with lightly breaded shrimp served with a special recipe cocktail sauce, a lemon wedge, and two classic sides for a big, hearty meal. “I don’t get them often enough. They’re crunchy and delicious. But then again, they have cod as another choice and that’s hard to walk away from,” one diner said.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. can choose shrimp options like Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp (Fries, Coleslaw, Cajun Marmalade) and Forrest’s Seafood Feast (Fish & Chips, Fried Shrimp, Seafood Hush Pups, Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce, Remoulade Sauce, Cocktail Sauce). Diners can’t go wrong with either.

Captain D’s

Captain D’s has plenty of delicious fried shrimp options on the menu, like the Ultimate Seafood Platter with Crispy Crunchy Shrimp: Four new Crispy Crunchy Shrimp, two Batter Dipped Fish fillets, Popcorn Shrimp, and two Stuffed Crab Shells. Served with your choice of two classic sides and hush puppies.

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Phillips Frozen Crab Cakes

Phillips Frozen Crab Cakes are made with real premium lump crab meat, Maryland-style, with hints of tangy mustard and zesty lemon and a touch of butter. “If you follow the instructions just as listed they come out perfectly crispy, hot, and delicious. My goodness I didn’t think I could crave frozen food, but these crab cakes are out of this world!” one Target shopper said.

Sprouts Maryland Style Crab Cakes

Sprouts Maryland Style Crab Cakes are hand-made with 100% real crab meat. “These are better crab cakes than most that I’ve had in a restaurant because they don’t have all filler, it is a perfect amount with just tons of real crab,” one Sprouts shopper said. “I have served these to many different people who just raved about them.”

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Open Nature Crab Cakes

Open Nature Crab Cakes are made from premium crab, Maryland-style. I’ve served these as appetizers several times and they always hit the spot—lightly crunchy on the outside and sweet and flakey on the inside. “Having lived a stone’s throw from the Potomac River in Virginia for over 20 years, I’ve enjoyed plenty of Virginia/Maryland crab, these crab cakes bring back that great taste … love’m,” one Vons shopper said.

Member’s Mark Wild Caught Handmade Crab Cakes

Member’s Mark Wild Caught Handmade Crab Cakes are made with fresh, wild-caught, blue swimming crab meat. “After my first mouthful I knew these crab cakes would become a standard purchase!” one Sam’s Club shopper said. “They are tasty and have a wonderful texture. One of the finest crab cakes I’ve tasted and at a bargain price.”

Rastelli’s Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Rastelli’s Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes are made with premium blue crab meat and handmade in the United States. “We love these crabcakes,” one Costco shopper said. “I order them every year as part of our Christmas Eve 7-Fishes Feast. They are made with a very generous amount of crabmeat and enough bread filling to bind everything together. All the family can say is ‘More Please!'”

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Culver’s ButterBurger & Rings

Culver’s has delicious food all around.  “Culvers is probably the best all around fast food there is. High quality ingredients, consistent, always hot and the restaurants are always clean. Lots of good stuff there in addition to the burgers,” one person says. Another shared a photo of their cheeseburger-and-onion-ring combo. “It was fantastic. Fresh, hot, very flavorable. Would recommend and do again,” a Redditor says. “‘I’d put a couple of those rings on the burger!!!!” another adds. “Awesome for fast food and very good for non fast food,” a third agrees.

Freddy’s Steakburger & Rings

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a quickly growing chain, specializes in smash burgers and custard, and these rings are delicious. “Freddy’s is way better for a Midwest smash burger and their cheese curds are actually good unlike Culver’s,” one person maintains, while another declared it a “god level” burger. “Had Freddy’s for the first time in Arkansas a while back and was shocked at how good it was,” another said. “Freddy’s Steakburgers has some of the best onion rings in the fast food business,” a Redditor claims.

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Whataburger Cheeseburger & Rings

Whataburger is “committed to freshness” and even has a manifesto page on its website. “Your Whataburger doesn’t hit the grill until you order it,” they write, adding that they use only 100% fresh, never-frozen American beef and fresh vegetables, chopped in-house daily. And, their rings are no exception. “Whataburger has the best onion rings I’ve ever had,” a Redditor claims. I like onions but I’ve never been a huge fan of onion rings, this has changed everything lol. It’s so good.” Another adds: “Onion rings and the patty melt are the best things they have to offer.” “It’s even better when you dip it in the spicy ketchup!! The tempura batter REALLY elevates the ring,” a third chimes in.

Portillo’s Burger & Rings

Portillo’s, famous for its juicy Italian roast beef sandwiches, also offers a charbroiled burger, which is delicious with cheese. “I love the charbroiled flavor that they get on the meat! So delicious. Adding bacon on it is always a great option!” writes a Redditor. “Underrated – love the charr on them,” another adds. “Portillo’s has pretty good onion rings,” a Redditor says. “For real. I always get their onion rings instead of fries. So much better,” another adds.

Dairy Queen Burgers & Rings

It’s no secret that Dairy Queen’s burgers, only available at select locations, are delicious. And the rings are a must-order, according to Megan Hageman, one of our reviewers. They are “attractive-looking onion rings. Each one is golden brown and generously crusted. Various sizes of the hoops live together in a cute blue serving basket,” she says. They come out hot and are “served with a perfect ratio of breading to ring,” she says. “The onion itself is snappy without being too hard. Plus, I didn’t have to deal with the entire slice coming out in one bite, leaving behind an empty carcass of breading. The only flaw of Dairy Queen’s offering is that there isn’t a lot of seasoning or standout flavor. But all the bones of a good onion ring are there.”

Smashburger & Rings

Smashburger has quickly become one of my favorite burger chains. Not only are the burgers fresh, “expertly crafted with Certified Angus Beef,” the brand maintains on its website, but they have the best sides, including tater tots, brussels sprouts, and even onion rings. “The coating here is smoother and more uniform, with no crumbs. The batter adheres nicely for minimal mess while snacking in the car,” says Hageman, who recommends dipping them in the “enticing” Smash Sauce.

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