The chili here is basically just overcooked beef that can be kept for up to seven days. Beware if that's what you're craving next time you go to Wendy's because it probably isn't fresh.
Getting chicken sandwiches anywhere that the main seller is hamburgers is probably a bad idea. Chicken sandwiches like BK's just wind up sitting around in the warmer for hours and becoming rubbery and gross. Just order the burger.
A former employee has said that tuna salad at Friendly's was only made once a week, along with some of the other things that could be prepared ahead of time. It's best to avoid those.
So, apparently, the machine to make milkshakes breaks often, and the milk base will stay inside until the machine is fixed, which makes it go bad. Even though it's cleaned, it's only cleaned occasionally and never as good as it should be.
Another chicken item from Burger King, chicken fries were sometimes kept for up to six hours before being served or tossed out. Not to mention that most of the time they're about 80% breading.
These aren't super popular (just like BK, McDonald's is a burger joint, not a fish joint). So, if you truly expect anything other than the burgers to truly be fresh, then prepare to be disappointed.
So this veggie burger may not be as meat-free as you would think. A Reddit user who used to work at Culver's said that the veggie burgers were kept frozen in the freezer until ordered, thrown in a microwave to thaw it, and then cooked on the same grill used to cook regular burgers. To be fair, most fast food places probably do this.
Several former Arby's employees told Reddit users that the roast beef is, apparently, not actually solid when it first arrives. The roast beef is actually just a bag of meat paste that solidifies after some time in the oven. It's apparently just mechanically separated hunks of beef mixed with fat and pressed into a ten-pound paste of grossness.
Yes, these are super popular, but that doesn't mean they're made fresh for every customer in line. Typically, the nuggets are made and just left under the heater for hours until they're all sold.
You'd think that the beans would be something Taco Bell would be known for since they are a Mexican-inspired fast food restaurant. Apparently not, though. The beans at Taco Bell are bagged and just require water to somehow turn into the beans we know. Kind of gross.
Ice cream at any fast food place can be kind of sketchy, and Sonic is no exception. A Reddit user said that most of the time no one receives proper training on maintenance or cleaning of the ice cream machines, and once that user had the time to clean it, they found mold. Everywhere. That's a no from us.
You would've thought a veggie club would be super healthy compared to other choices, right? Wrong! A 16-inch on 9-grain wheat is over 2,000 calories with super high sodium, fat, and sugar ratings. You could eat four Big Macs, and that would only be a few calories more (and less fat).
Wait, wait, wait... Domino's has sandwiches? Yeah, apparently. And if you didn't know, believe us, you weren't the only one. Which is why an employee on Reddit went on to blast these sandwiches, especially the Philly steak or American cheese since those are only used on sandwiches and, like, one pizza. So the ingredients are always going to be less than fresh on one of these.
Secret menus don't exist. Your barista will look at you like you're an idiot if you walk up and ask for something on the secret menu. Find what you're wanting and then figure out the base drink and add from there. It will make your's and your barista's life so much easier.
This one will be controversial. The orange chicken is Panda Express's most popular item, and it's still not always fresh. Once the rush is over, and the food is sitting out, the chicken starts to dry up, so how employees fix that? Cover it in some uncooked sauce, of course, just make sure the customers don't see.
Okay, so, this isn't really anything gross. It's just to help you save your money in the end. According to a former employee, the tacos at Chipotle get you less than half of the regular portion of what you'd get in, say, a bowl. Just spend a little bit more on some side tortillas and order a bowl. It'll be more worth it in the end.
A former subway worker on Reddit claimed Subway tuna is "literal poison in a container," and that it was always a few days past expiration. It's also apparently mayo-based, which ups the chances of food poisoning.
Sonic's chili comes prepackaged in a bag and thrown into a warmer to heat up. Then, it's left there all day long. There's no way for you to know how long it's been sitting there. Also, if you have food allergies, it may be best to avoid Sonic all-together, as they're usually sloppy with cross contamination.
Who doesn't love breadsticks? All buttery and garlicky, sometimes with cheese sprinkled on top...sounds like heaven! Unless, of course, you get them from Little Caesar's. A former manager posted to Reddit, claiming that apparently, that's not real butter on your breadsticks, just some gross imitation that comes in a giant tub that isn't refrigerated.
An employee dropped the bomb on these barbecue sandwiches. They're stale. Really stale. The chicken is usually soaked and heated for a full month before being served. You couldn't even donate that to a homeless shelter.
Apparently, nobody cleans the blender, so you might get some extra bits from other shakes and smoothies that were prepared throughout the day.
This burger apparently has a quarter stick of butter in it. That sounds like Martha Stewart levels. Save your arteries some pain, and just leave this one alone.
The pasta here (yes, even the mac & cheese everyone loves) is microwaved. Nothing fresh about it. Just frozen pasta that was thrown in a microwave and served out lukewarm.
Oven-roasted sounds pretty good, right? Too bad that isn't how this sandwich is actually made, it's more likely boiled in a microwave then slapped on a bun. Not nearly as healthy or satisfying as it sounds.
Fresh eggs, which is usually something you'd want for your bagel, don't come standard here. In fact, the eggs for Einstein Bros. Bagels are simply microwaved and placed in a warming bin until their ready to be served. Obviously, you'll have no way of knowing just how long they've been sitting there.
Freshly baked daily? Absolutely not. Similar to the pasta, the desserts and pastries are frozen too.
A former employee claimed that Sonic chicken isn't true chicken but didn't elaborate on what it actually was. However, they did say that the chicken will always sit longer because it's not as popular as the burgers. Just some things to keep in mind.
Any McDonald's worker will tell you never to order ANYTHING from McCafe. Staff usually aren't properly trained to service and clean the machines. So, anytime you order a McCafe drink, odds are your drink is running through a ridiculously dirty machine. So, maybe avoid that from now on?
Yeah, this one kind of surprised us too. Apparently, those 'fresh' donuts aren't so fresh and are delivered frozen on trucks. Such a disappointment.
There's apparently a saying amongst employees about these fries: they aren't old until they're sold.