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In reply to the discussion: What is your least favorite chain restaurant? Mine is Chili's. stopped going there years ago. How about you? [View all]Freddie
(9,925 posts)29. Applebees is gross
When Dad was still with us he liked it but haven’t been there since. So many better places to eat. My town is somewhat famous for having the most chain restaurants per square mile but somehow we can’t attract one of the “better” ones (Red Lobster, Texas Roadhouse) and other than fast food the only sit-down chains are Applebee’s and TGI Fridays (equally 🤢 .
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What is your least favorite chain restaurant? Mine is Chili's. stopped going there years ago. How about you? [View all]
debm55
May 2025
OP
Thank you ILikePie92. It used to be good when it first opened. Now the food is bland.
debm55
May 2025
#7
as I don't eat out often, I now base my choice on their politics, Wendy's, too maga, McD's close
Shellback Squid
May 2025
#11
Thank you very much, fargone. I agree. Long agree it was the place to go. Not any more.
debm55
May 2025
#21
Thank you padfun. I agree that all three are terrible. I hate Wendy's the most. But the other two are very close.
debm55
May 2025
#22
Thank you very much bottomofthehill. Applebee's used to be the place to go around here. Now they suck. I am so sorry
debm55
May 2025
#23
I haven't been in any of them for years. I think they are all pretty awful but I would
LoisB
May 2025
#25
Thank you Chipper Chat. I have never eaten at Popeyes. I have heard so many bad things about it.
debm55
May 2025
#34
Thank you FalloutShelter. We used to eat at TGI Friday's long ago. Went recently and it is not like it used to be.
debm55
May 2025
#35
I remember the Olive Garden being recommended in NYC. Thank you for the memories.
debm55
May 2025
#36
Once Chili's took their legendary chili-burger off their menu, I was through with them.
Paladin
May 2025
#45
Road Kill Cafe. Second bites (it serves leftovers from other restaurants). The Chum Bucket.
underpants
May 2025
#52