How much fast food do you eat?

[J_Dee]

Just curious, how much fast food do you eat? I know people who don't touch the stuff, and I also know people eat it almost every meal. In 2018, the CDC estimated that 1/3 of Americans eat fast food every day: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db322-h.pdf.

Excluding pizza (particularly Mills Springs in Nancy) I've barely eaten any fast food this year. From my debits I see that this year I've eaten at Popeye's four times, Hardee's three times (all breakfast), Captain D's once (two days ago), and once at Amon's Bakery. I'm pretty sure I've eaten at Rally's and Cook-Out in Richmond at least once each but paid cash. And I'm sure I've forgotten one or maybe two, but no more than that.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

once a month at most.

 

[DSmith21]

Since March, none.

 

[bthaunert]

Maybe 5-10 times a year, mostly when I’m a long road trip. When I was single in my 20’s, maybe once a week.

 

[CB3UK]

I order pizza once, maybe twice a month. I did have a nice run there earlier in the "quarantine" where I had it several times that month.

That's the only thing of real consistency I ever do. I prefer grilling out and cooking TBH. I just enjoy it. I also work out and live healthy so while it's a leading motivator not to eat the stuff, the reality is I just like hanging out and blasting music while I grill.

I enjoy quality beer so it's not like I'm some Mich Ultra drinking vegan. Fast food honestly is too damn expensive for the quality, not to even get into the health aspect of it. It's so incredibly mediocre. I had Taco Bell a few weeks ago in a pinch and I spent $13 on a value meal and a quesadilla. Not only did it not fill me up, but for $13 you can probably, without tipping, find a decent meal at a sit down restaurant. I said to myself "no damn wonder I don't ever do drive thru...this is a friggin rip off!"

 

[KyFaninNC]

Maybe once a week.

 

[Rebelfreedomeagle]

I probably average once per week. I'm not a fan of most but I do like Cookout and Panda Express.

 

[IdaCat]

All the food I eat is fast, even what I "cook" at home. If it takes more than about 7 minutes in the microwave, that's too long. I eat out less now that I'm working from home. Probably avg 3 times a week.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Taco bell once or twice a year.
A few Egg McMuffins.
Pizza probably once a month.. but that's not fast food if its pizza in NY.

 

[thabigbluenation]

Idacat is the only honest mf here. I'm gone 13 hrs a day for work. So I eat way more than I should. But whatev. You guys lie to make ya feel better.

 

[funKYcat75]

About once a week. By Saturday I’m done cooking for the week. Probably a decent meal out during the weekend, but I’m definitely hitting up Popeyes or Panda Express on Saturday or Sunday.

 

[Beatle Bum]

Not often, but I eat Chinese takeout about once per week. May do Chick F for breakfast every 6 weeks or so. Had Royals a couple of weeks back. On vacation during COVID-19, I did some drive thru on the road, because I did not want to stop at Cracker B, my usual go-to.

 

[wildcatsboston1984_rivals]

If we’re counting fast casual as fast food, then probably somewhere around 12 times a year, and that includes pizza places. I just don’t eat out much. And that number will easily be single digits this year because of the pandemic. Pretty sure I went from late February to mid August without a single meal from a restaurant.

To not eat like complete garbage (as far as health quality goes) when eating out is not a good value proposition. And I only get 30 minutes for lunch at my current job with the only restaurants being a several minutes drive away, so it’s either pack or end up paying several more dollars to deliver, and I’m not paying for that.

 

[RMP82]

Just curious, how much fast food do you eat? I know people who don't touch the stuff, and I also know people eat it almost every meal. In 2018, the CDC estimated that 1/3 of Americans eat fast food every day: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db322-h.pdf.

Excluding pizza (particularly Mills Springs in Nancy) I've barely eaten any fast food this year. From my debits I see that this year I've eaten at Popeye's four times, Hardee's three times (all breakfast), Captain D's once (two days ago), and once at Amon's Bakery. I'm pretty sure I've eaten at Rally's and Cook-Out in Richmond at least once each but paid cash. And I'm sure I've forgotten one or maybe two, but no more than that.

How about The Triangle restaurant and the Serendipity? Randy says they're good.

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

Actual fast food (burgers, pizza, etc...)? Once or twice a week for dinner.

We used to dine out quite often, but since COVID we've been ordering takeout from those same sit-down dinner places two or three times per week. But those are complete meals. Carrabba's Italian, Bob Evans, our local Mexican place, and others.

 

[J_Dee]

How about The Triangle restaurant and the Serendipity? Randy says they're good.

I've never eaten at Serendipity but I love the Triangle's hamburgers.

 

[RMP82]

I've never eaten at Serendipity but I love the Triangle's hamburgers.

It was even better back in the day when it was the original triangle. Also G&H grocery over in Jabez has good swirl ice cream.

 

[420grover]

I have the worst diet in the world. So, a lot.

 

[Ron Mehico]

Fast food maybe 10 times a year - eating out - every weekend. Me and the wife don’t cook on the weekend other than an occasional breakfast.

 

[warrior-cat]

Maybe once a week.

Same. Wife, daughter and I go out once a week to eat. Half the time to burger joints and other half to sit downs like Thai/Asian food, Mexican food and on occasion the Applebee"s/Chili's/Outback type restaurant.

 

[ManitouDan]

Fast food or pizza / Chinese / Thai ? two big differences IMO .. I could tell ya the last time I had Mcdonalds , except an occasional breakfast stop when traveling. Never ever Rallies or Burger King or other burger joints .. I do enjoy a Chili fix from Wendys every 2-3 months . But we order pizza frequently. And Thai , lots of Thai when traveling.

 

[HagginHall1999]

In general I'd say twice per week.

We have 3 kids and they want pizza on Friday nights, so that is typically a given. Hardly never eat breakfast or lunch out...usually once a week will get Panera, Chipotle or something like that for dinner.

It is definitely less than it used to be.

 

[John Henry]

Very seldom and then only if the wife brings it home. I never go out and buy it on my own

 

[CB3UK]

If ordering pizza once a month doesnt count then I can count on one hand the number of times I eat fast food during the year. Enjoy a nice meal out on weekends.