Wendy's - Chain

Everyone has their own opinions about what the best fast food restaurants are.  Some swear by McDonald's, while some claim Burger King's burgers are incomparable.  Others claim Wendy's has the freshest products and best variety.  So this write-up will probably do little to sway any opinions already out there, simply deliver my take on the fast-food chain founded by Dave Thomas.

To start off, when dining in the restaurant, one thing that separates Wendy's from the rest of the fast food pack is the level of cleanliness and a more upscale design when compared to other fast food restaurants.  While many burger fast food places offer similar menus, mixing chicken sandwiches, burgers, chicken nuggets, and fries as the main staples, Wendy's seems to stand out in this regard.  Aside from these offerings, they also offer items such as baked potatoes, chili, and a mixture of salads.  However, one interesting thing is that it does not have a signature burger, like McDonald's Big Mac and Burger King's Whopper.

In my most recent trip I decided to opt for the Asiago Ranch Chicken Club.  I took mine with Spicy Chicken as opposed to the regular.  As far as fast food goes, this was one giant sandwich.  The taste was excellent, with the cool ranch offsetting the heat of the chicken perfectly.  The fresh lettuce and tomato added some flavor, as did the few slices of bacon.  Other thing that distanced this sandwich from its chicken counterparts at rival fast food spots were the size of the chicken and the quality of the bread.

Wendy's fries are also among the best fast food fries available, about even with McDonald's.  A bit thicker in size and cooked with a slight crisp, the fries do require a bit of salting, but aside from that are pretty tasty.  The baked potatoes come can come served a few different ways, with cheese, broccoli, sour cream, butter among the options.  I must warn that if you get it with cheese, while it can be good, it comes extremely cheesy.  My usual preferred way is with butter, but the cheese and broccoli option can be enticing at times.  Although this is not a gourmet potato and can sometimes seem a little watery, it is pretty good and a nice alternative to fries at times.

Wendy's remains one of my favorite fast food chains and the Asiago Ranch Chicken Club is a great addition to their lineup.  Next time you are looking for something quick and convenient, give it a shot.

Price: 5.5

Asiago Ranch Chicken Club: 8

Fries: 8

Baked Potato: 4.5

Overall: 7