go to fastfood side era?

[nsilvias]

For me its breaded mushrooms when its a choice otherwise i go with onion rings. im not much of a fries person as they are kinda hit or miss and unless you eat them rite away they suck.
i assume most people just go with fries since they come with the meal unless you ask to swap them out

 

[Cousin From Boston]

Fries unless there's some good-ass mac and cheese.

 

[CloseTalker]

fries 98% of the time, except when I'm at A&W then onion rings

 

[mopinks]

I think I've been to one place in my entire life that had fried mushrooms as a side option

 

[sfedai0]

I dont generally eat fast food but the once or twice a year I find myself doing it, its either FIve Guys burger and fries or Mexican pizza.

 

[Apollo]

Fries fries fries fries fries fries fries fries

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Dave's Double (fuck cheese and fuck mayo) paired with chili.

That's my order.

 

[ShabbadooJr]

Fries or Pretzel bites with cheese. Although it's harder and harder to find a good pretzel and cheese.

 

[Neece]

I've went to a fast food place just to order fries.

 

[grang]

I have never seen fried mushrooms as an option at any fast food place (Boston MA USA area)

But yeah, fries. Maybe fried pickles.

 

[Tatsu91]

I've went to a fast food place just to order fries.

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I have gotten a double order fries in lieu of an actual meal before tbh

 

[Makoto Yuki]

Fries, always unless they have loaded tots or loaded fries. Any fried potato is my go too.

 

[I Don't Like]

Your go-to fast food cannot be breaded mushrooms. Seriously? I mean that's cool because those are good and it's unique but that's your go-to???

Anyway, nuggets or a spicy chicken burger for me.

 

[MasterCheeze]

Cheese curds are always a safe bet, but if I'm getting fries then crisscuts almost never fail.

 

[metsallica]

For me its breaded mushrooms when its a choice otherwise i go with onion rings. im not much of a fries person as they are kinda hit or miss and unless you eat them rite away they suck.
i assume most people just go with fries since they come with the meal unless you ask to swap them out

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Your choice is a side that literally doesn't exist as an option at any national fast food chain? OK.

 

[Rizific]

Your choice is a side that literally doesn't exist as an option at any national fast food chain? OK.

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yeeeah....was gonna say, i dont think ive seen fried mushrooms at any "fast food" joint. sit down restaurants, sure. for fast food sides its either fries, onion rings, or mozzarella sticks for me.

 

[nsilvias]

Your choice is a side that literally doesn't exist as an option at any national fast food chain? OK.

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theres more to the world than big chains 🤷‍♂️

 

[Deleted member 24021]

Onion rings if they're an option, if not then fries.

 

[JackSwift]

Jack in the Box curly fries with their buttermilk ranch sauce. I don't think I've ever had the regular fries at Jack in the Box.

 

[RochHoch]

This thread is reminding me of how I really wish that Wendy's had better sides

But anyway, Onion Rings and Mozzarella Sticks are my shit, when available. Otherwise, it's fries all the way.

 

[Chille]

Kfc zinger wrap, it's so good

 

[Walter White Walker]

I'd love to have fried mushrooms as an option but nowhere around me does that. And if they did, it wouldn't be all gussied up like the OP at a fast food joint. It's pretty much just fries as an option.

 

[Ra]

theres more to the world than big chains 🤷‍♂️

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I'm with you. A ton of my local places offer fried mushrooms and I will choose them over fries every time, even as a believer that the fried potato is one of man's greatest creations.

 

[turbobrick]

Its fast food, so usually fries, but sometimes I'll go for onion rings. Though if I'm getting Arby's I'll get the potato cakes.

 

[Okabe]

Deep fried pickels

 

[Kraid]

if a place has a good cheese curd or mozzarella stick option I'll do that, but usually just fries.

 

[Keywork]

Fries at most places, except Culver's. Then it is the cheese curds. If I ever find myself at Mission BBQ I'll usually go for Mac and Cheese and BBQ Beans.

 

[angelgrievous]

Your go-to fast food cannot be breaded mushrooms. Seriously? I mean that's cool because those are good and it's unique but that's your go-to???

Anyway, nuggets or a spicy chicken burger for me.

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You missed side.

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I like potato wedges with melted cheese

 

[Dark Knight]

Deep fried pickels

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yyesssss. coin or spear? ah they're great either way.

 

[Okabe]

yyesssss. coin or spear? ah they're great either way.

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Spear !

 

[metsallica]

theres more to the world than big chains 🤷‍♂️

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I don't think anybody is arguing that. However, most people entering this thread understand fast food to mean something like this:

Definition of: 'fast food' is: 'food, as hamburgers, pizza, or fried chicken, that is prepared in quantity by a standardized method and can be dispensed quickly at inexpensive restaurants for eating there or elsewhere.'.

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https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fast-food

The "prepared in quantity by a standardized method" is key, and is generally only the domain of larger chains. Ignoring that, colloquially, people associate "fast food" with large, national (or international) chains (McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc.) and would not be considering an option like you provided. Fried mushrooms are a niche side in any restaurant segment, but if I had to associate them with one I'd probably say, typically, it would be "fast casual." Food served in this sector is generally made to order without table service (Chipotle, Panera, etc.). Maybe even casual dining, where you have chains like Fridays, Chilis, Applebees, etc.

So what, exactly, are you asking us!

 

[Trisc]

It's either gonna be poutine, or sweet potato fries with mayonnaise.

 

[I Don't Like]

You missed side.

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I like potato wedges with melted cheese

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Oh yeah I can't read but to be honest the question still stands.

Cole Slaw or fries then, especially the latter if there's an Old Bay version available.

 

[the lizard]

I fucking love jalapeno poppers. Cream cheese popper specifically.

'sup Arby's

(edit: I guess my actual go-to is a chalupa since Taco Bell is the only fast food I regularly eat. but I love poppers)

 

[Community Forum]

For me its breaded mushrooms when its a choice otherwise i go with onion rings. im not much of a fries person as they are kinda hit or miss and unless you eat them rite away they suck.
i assume most people just go with fries since they come with the meal unless you ask to swap them out

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What fast food place is giving you these fried mushrooms in a basket with a separate dipping sauce basket on a rugged placemat, because I want to go there.

 

[angelgrievous]

Oh yeah I can't read but to be honest the question still stands.

Cole Slaw or fries then, especially the latter if there's an Old Bay version available.

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Oh I'm with you, I know a lot of bars/pubs serve breaded mushrooms but I wouldn't call that fast food.

 

[metsallica]

Personally my favorite "fast food side" should be obvious. The typical! The go to! The one everyone loves and adores...

foie gras

followed closely by the obvious #2:
caviar

 

[TheeFanatic]

It's either fries, onion rings or these

(fried zucchini)

 

[Kitsunebaby]

I feel like a lot of people on this forum have a very different definition of "fast-food" than I do. Because I've literally never seen a place with fried mushrooms already cooked and ready at a moment's notice.

 

[kirby_fox]

Are you counting fast-casual here?

Probably fries because even the fast casual places around here don't have a ton of sides, and they have really good fresh cut fries. I sometimes go just as an excuse to get fresh cut fries.

 

[KingM]

I feel like a lot of people on this forum have a very different definition of "fast-food" than I do. Because I've literally never seen a place with fried mushrooms already cooked and ready at a moment's notice.

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For whatever reason a lot of non-chain older, 60s-80s era, fast-food places have a ton of fried vegetables. Mushroom, zucchini, etc. It all tastes like hot dough so it's good.

 

[Baladium]

Ah, yes. Breaded mushrooms, a perennial fast food favorite.

 

[Poppy]

who in the fuck sells fast food fried mushrooms

like i wish that was my life

 

[sven]

Cole slaw from KFC or Long John Silvers.

 

[Creation_Scapes]

Welp now I wish someplace offered deep fried mushrooms =/

 

[Pulp]

Fries

 

[Doc Laserstein]

Fried pickles, where available.

 

[Wubby]

Maybe I'm boring but good old fries for me. Also Curly fries, waffle cut and the like. Onion rings are always good too!

 

[Rimpim]

Fries with mayo is the GOAT.

And to be specific, Hesburger cucumber Mayo.

 

[Dali]

I don't think anybody is arguing that. However, most people entering this thread understand fast food to mean something like this:


https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fast-food

The "prepared in quantity by a standardized method" is key, and is generally only the domain of larger chains. Ignoring that, colloquially, people associate "fast food" with large, national (or international) chains (McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc.) and would not be considering an option like you provided. Fried mushrooms are a niche side in any restaurant segment, but if I had to associate them with one I'd probably say, typically, it would be "fast casual." Food served in this sector is generally made to order without table service (Chipotle, Panera, etc.). Maybe even casual dining, where you have chains like Fridays, Chilis, Applebees, etc.

So what, exactly, are you asking us!

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I've only ever seen them offered at sit down places as an appetizer as well so I googled and found out Zaxby's, which is a national chain with a drive through, offers them. I used to live in an area with Zaxby's but never ate there. Go figure.

I love the jalapeno poppers at Churches. I used to go there and get just those.