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Inb8 200+ post thread about fat kids arguing about who has the best $8 cheeseburger

>>5845536
In N Out, Popeyes and Carl's Jr

if want desert, Pink Box

everywhere else is a waste of your time.

>>5845536
Why do people feel the need to eat fast food when travelling?

In n Out is like all the others. Well no, it's slightly less horrible than McDonalds. So if you like McDonalds then you'll really like In n Out

>>5845546
Because it's America, anon.

If I didn't get fast food while in America I'd just feel like a big fat phony.

>>5845545
>Popeyes
...Little Nicky was right?

>>5845536
Could you be more specific about where you are going to be visiting in California? Because there are good regional places as well.

>>5845557
Probably gonna be travelling along the length of it.

>>5845554
Popeyes chicken is fucking awesome!

Really though, it is.

>>5845561
Going to do the Pacific Coast Highway drive, huh? That'll be fun, it's beautiful.
Anyway, I suggest you try both In N Out and The Habit and compare the two. Even though In N Out is a California institution, The Habit makes WAY better burgers and fries. That's the best burger chain out here. Also there's a sandwich chain called Beach Hut Deli (pic related) that makes huge killer sandwiches. Parker's Hot Dogs of Santa Cruz (which used to have more locations, but now just has one since the owner passed away) is in Roseville now, but they make great hot dogs and was on Man vs Food for their 5 lb. chili dog challenge. If you are planning on driving up to Lake Tahoe, it's an easy stop there. Sonic Drive-In has the best drinks of any fast food place ever. They have a million different flavor combinations you can get, slushes, cream slushes, shakes, malts, etc. My favorite there though, has always been a cherry limeade. Also, you have to stop at one of the myriad mexican fast food places with names that usually end in "-bertos" like Adalbertos, for example. You can't leave California without eating Carne Asada Fries, that would be a sin. Plus, those place have great breakfast burritos. Carl's Jr. isn't really worth stopping at, IMO, unless you want to try their breakfast biscuits. Those are pretty good. Their burgers always make me feel a little ill after I eat them. And Chick Fil A for chicken sandwiches. Hands down the best chicken sandwiches. Get the spicy one, it's the tits. And, if you like fried chicken, you should try Popeyes, it's the best out here, although it's not the best fried chicken chain in the country. Again, get the spicy chicken.
That's all I can think of, at the moment.

>>5845595
Wow, thanks, man.

>>5845598
You're welcome! Hope you have a great time while you're here. Also, don't be surprised when you get flipped off while you're driving. That's the "California Welcome Sign", LOL. (but seriously, people are going to flip you off, just ignore it.)

Not sure about the rest of California, but the LA area has a ton of great burger places. Fantastic Cafe is a pretty good chain throughout the area, but depending on where you are you might just have to look stuff up on yelp. And Californians love 50's shit, so you shouldn't have any problem finding diners.

Oh yeah listen to >>5845595 about the 'bertos. They're not all great, since they're all unrelated restaurants that are trying to cash in on the success of others. But looking for -bertos is still a good simple rule to find a good burrito.

>>5845546
>less horrible
In N Out is objectively much better than McDonalds, Anon here is just a tryhard nonconformist.

If you are going to be in Napa or the Sacramento area, I highly recommend the Squeeze Inn. Burgers with awesome cheese skirts, and great fries and onion rings. And, if the cheese skirt is too scary for you, you can just get their regular Squeeze burger, which is also a really good burger. You have to try a Squeeze with Cheese at least once in your life. There's about 9 locations, so if you're in NorCal, traveling around, it should be easy to find one on your way.

>>5845536
Get ready for a gut bomb, the portions here are way bigger than in Europe.

>>5845954
Maybe OP should begin a modest food-eating contest regimen in preparation for his trip.

>>5845536
I like 5 guys but don't listen to me because I haven't tried the others and I'd rather eat Mexican fast food when I'm in ca than fatty salty kids food

>>5845550
Protip: Anywhere that the people are "white" is as heavily influenced by fast food as America is.

Fast food in UK is the same, in Australia its the same, in Canada its the same.

Only the non-english speaking European countries have differences. Like in France the sizes are a little smaller.

In the commonswealth states, all sizes are the same and menu items are almost identical.

America is no different. It just has the reputation because it started here

>>5845536
In N Out. Double double, animal fries.
5 guys. Eh I don't care for it.
Popeyes is fine. Decent fried chicken? Nothing amazing. It's like KFC.
Carls Jr. It's good... for fast food.

Now, you're in CA which means CHINESE FOOD and MEXICAN FOOD.

>>5845986
>Animal fries
What are these?

>>5846287
It is an item on their secret menu. It is fries with grilled onions, cheese, and their spread stuff.

>>5845619
Lol. Here in texas we all wave at each other, im guilty of constantly flashing the two finger peace sign everyday. Its irony to me that you peace loving califags flip each other the bird all the time.

>>5845554
popeye's is god tier fried chicken

also biscuits with grape jelly

>>5846335
Yeah, >>5845619 here.
I moved out here from TX, and was used to getting waved at all the time. Imagine my feels when I'm driving through California for the first time and everyone is flipping me off. :/

>>5845536
In Cali, Super Duper Burger and Ike's Place

>>5846351
Texfag here, ive only been flipped off once on the road and it was from a friend just fucking with me. All I saw was that finger, he said I looked ready to kill as he drove past, I was fucking mad.

Anyway you guys better just wave in texas, we do not like getting flipped off and we.got guns.

Stop by Santa Barbara county on your trip. We have the original Habit in Goleta (with some unique menu items) and there's an In-N-Out across the freeway so you can compare the two.
Tons of good Mexican food too. You wanted fast food so you gotta go to Super Cucas but there's so many amazing sit down places like Rose Cafe or La Super Rica.
There's tons of food I'd like to talk about but it's not fast food.

>>5845690
>califag who feels so insecure with himself that he needs to point out to everone how great of a place he lives in every 5 seconds spotted
Take your shitty pizza and "best coast" bullshit elsewhere.

>>5846375
What part of my post did you not understand? Are you drunk? I'm FROM TX, dumbass. I may have lived in NorCal for years now, but I'm a born and bred Texan. Also, what makes you think we don't have guns in California? We have conceal and carry licences and ranges and gun stores and gun shows just like I went to in TX. That's one of the biggest things I've learned since I moved here, is that people have huge misconceptions about California. I used to, too. I have friends who refuse to come visit because they think it's all vegan, rainbow flag bullshit here, and that couldn't be further from the truth. Yes, you are right to hate on LA. LA sucks, and is full of fucking retards. But that's not the only place in California, either. Stop being ignorant.

>>5845536

consult this

>>5846502

Swap Fuddruckers with Checkers and you have yourself a decent list

>>5846502
But, there's no The Habit on that list. And it was voted the best fast food burger in America, and it's a California chain. So, you can't trust that list. Plus there's a shit load of chains there that aren't in California.

>>5846404
>crying so hard
>never beats cali for food
>ever
>CRIES more
LOL

>>5846502
>Sonic anywhere except Low Tier
>Popeyes not in High Tier
When was this decided?

>>5846524
Last month. Where were you?

>>5846527
Not ordering Sonic, that's for sure.

>>5846502
>Burger King and Johnny Rockets in High tier
absolute trash

>>5845595
this guy knows what he's talking about

also, eat a LOT of tacos and burritos, is my suggestion

>>5845536
you know there are cheap places that make real food right?

and that fast food is generally pretty terrible, right?

>>5845544
yep

>>5846502
this is the wrong list

>>5846563

then post the right one, faggot

>>5845595
Beach Hut Deli is god teir... A little pricey, but worth it.

>>5845536
Something you might want to try is going to places you've been to before and comparing the two menus or foods. I've heard the fast food in the UK is shit compared to here, but that's just mere opinions.
Also, be sure to make use of the free refills we have.

FUCK IN N OUT, EAT HABIT

>>5847721
Why not both?

Seriously the people on this board.

>>5845536
>willingly traveling to the west coast, and worse California
Absolutely disgusting.

in - n out
mexican's selling bacon wrapped hot dogs on the street
mexican's selling tacos on the street
Hit up a Salvadorean joint and try "Popusas" they are ace.

>>5845536
I have a question for britbongs. Where is the best place to get fish & chips in London? They equate to the same level as burgers in america.

>>5847887

as a resident of LA, I agree with this anon.

>>5845561
I went to San Diego recently and though we only got local stuff, I remember a couple of names:

Carnita's Snack Shack: Little place, but amazing meat. I got the "pork belly app" and I don't usually like sweet chili but that thing was just incredible. Low to medium prices.

Oscar's Mexican Seafood. Can't go to CA without trying fish tacos. We got three different ones here and they were all lovely - warm mealy soft corn tortillas and lots of fresh veg atop hot steaming fish. My favorite was the smoked swordfish. Highly recommend. Take the food with you and eat in a nearby park or something, there's lots. They also make their own guac. Inexpensive.

Rockies Frozen Yogurt: It's in a tiny strip mall but actually has really really good froyo. Family-run. Notable for filling the cups to double their capacity, so the stuff is ridiculously cheap.

Please enjoy! California is a wonderful place and a big part of my enjoyment on the trip came from its unique, fantastic food.

>>5846311
It's not a fucken secret menu. You can custom order anything at any fast food place. In n out just cashed in on that dumb shit with the animal style b.s and gave it other names and idiots think they're special for ordering it.

>>5847887
>>5847912
Yep.
Although for the street food be prepared in case you might need to shit out your lungs. It probably wont happen but it's always a bit of a risk.

>>5847930
It's even on their official website menu.

I like in and out

>>5847936
Well most likely as his stomach isn't probably used to that kind of food.

But who gives a damn street food is too good to pass up.