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Bookcat · February 03, 2009, 01:58:40 PM

serious Sonic contender if it were to invade Manhattan. I might never go to Sonic again.

the fast food, ice cream novelty combo is tough to beat. however, Sonic has Ched' R' Peppers and one helluva a root beer float.

RonLongshaft · February 03, 2009, 02:03:17 PM

Quote from: Bookcat on February 03, 2009, 01:58:40 PM

love that place. number 1 place to eat when i go back home

steve dave · February 03, 2009, 02:07:30 PM

Any fast food joint where you can buy gallons of milk grocery store style is not to be trusted :shiftyeyes:

Rick Daris · February 03, 2009, 02:09:24 PM

they have some kind of rule where a braums has to be within so many miles of their cow milking place or whatever. manhattan is not close enough.

RonLongshaft · February 03, 2009, 02:09:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 03, 2009, 02:07:30 PM

Any fast food joint where you can buy gallons of milk grocery store style is not to be trusted :shiftyeyes:

STFU Braums is golden

Bookcat · February 03, 2009, 02:13:32 PM

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 03, 2009, 02:09:24 PM

they have some kind of rule where a braums has to be within so many miles of their cow milking place or whatever. manhattan is not close enough.

dang...but,
Salina?

Rick Daris · February 03, 2009, 02:15:19 PM

Quote from: Bookcat on February 03, 2009, 02:13:32 PM

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 03, 2009, 02:09:24 PM
they have some kind of rule where a braums has to be within so many miles of their cow milking place or whatever. manhattan is not close enough.

dang...but,
Salina?

their cowplex is in central oklahoma i think.

pissclams · February 03, 2009, 02:25:20 PM

never heard of Braums. sounds pretty lame.

braum. lawm. tawm. sawm. frawm. crawm.

all sounds lame.

Saulbadguy · February 03, 2009, 02:27:28 PM

I've been to Braums a couple times. It has always been very meh, fwiw. Very white-trashy, too.

pissclams · February 03, 2009, 02:28:53 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on February 03, 2009, 02:27:28 PM

I've been to Braums a couple times. It has always been very meh, fwiw. Very white-trashy, too.

backs up my assertion that it's lame. even sounds lame. what a joke of a place.

Rick Daris · February 03, 2009, 02:38:57 PM

I've been to braums two or three times. kinda weird inside. half grocery store / half old people fast food hangout spot. i've heard people say they have good icecream.

Joker · February 03, 2009, 02:49:01 PM

The one I went to wasn't a grocery store. Just sold dairy products with the burgers. Ice cream was pretty tasty.

Saulbadguy · February 03, 2009, 03:22:42 PM

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 03, 2009, 02:38:57 PM

i've heard people say they have good icecream.

Isn't special, really. Reminds me of baskin robbins. Very "airy" product, with lots of sugar. Not as good as say, coldstone.

catdude33 · February 03, 2009, 03:25:51 PM

Ever had a side by side milkshake?

Brock Landers · February 03, 2009, 03:56:41 PM

Sucks in comparison to both:

AND

RonLongshaft · February 03, 2009, 04:20:07 PM

there is one in Emporia

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 03, 2009, 02:09:24 PM

they have some kind of rule where a braums has to be within so many miles of their cow milking place or whatever. manhattan is not close enough.

there is/was (selling it out now) a beef unit a couple miles outside of emporia, although it nothing to do w/ the dairy side IIRC

AzCat · February 03, 2009, 04:23:15 PM

Tip for you jr. entrepreneurs looking to improve the fast food scene in Manhattan:

jthutch · February 03, 2009, 04:31:46 PM

Hutchinson Has a Braums, not cheap and no free refills on soft drinks.

Not fast either. Burgers are pretty good imo. Sundays and Ice Cream - Top shelf.

ltrain37 · February 03, 2009, 04:32:01 PM

OT: Do you tip the Sonic servers? I mean they just bring you your food and thats it but sometimes I feel like I need to tip them when I've got my kids with me and I order a sh*tload of food. Espeically when they have to fidget with their little change dispenser thingys. And what about the ones that go all old school and come out on roller skates, is that worth a buck or two? Or what if its really cold? I've never tipped them before but I don't want some chick squatting over my cherry limeaide before she brings it out.

Saulbadguy · February 03, 2009, 04:33:04 PM

Quote from: ltrain37 on February 03, 2009, 04:32:01 PM

OT: Do you tip the Sonic servers? I mean they just bring you your food and thats it but sometimes I feel like I need to tip them when I've got my kids with me and I order a sh*tload of food. Espeically when they have to fidget with their little change dispenser thingys. And what about the ones that go all old school and come out on roller skates, is that worth a buck or two? Or what if its really cold? I've never tipped them before but I don't want some chick squatting over my cherry limeaide before she brings it out.

No. Never. To make the situation less awkward, pay with a debit card.

ltrain37 · February 03, 2009, 04:36:10 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on February 03, 2009, 04:33:04 PM

Quote from: ltrain37 on February 03, 2009, 04:32:01 PM
OT: Do you tip the Sonic servers? I mean they just bring you your food and thats it but sometimes I feel like I need to tip them when I've got my kids with me and I order a sh*tload of food. Espeically when they have to fidget with their little change dispenser thingys. And what about the ones that go all old school and come out on roller skates, is that worth a buck or two? Or what if its really cold? I've never tipped them before but I don't want some chick squatting over my cherry limeaide before she brings it out.

No. Never. To make the situation less awkward, pay with a debit card.

Thats what I've been doing...

jthutch · February 03, 2009, 04:49:48 PM

The only tip I've given is never play leap frog with a unicorn. Sage advice if I do say so myself.

AzCat · February 03, 2009, 04:59:06 PM

Quote from: ltrain37 on February 03, 2009, 04:32:01 PM

And what about the ones that go all old school and come out on roller skates, is that worth a buck or two?

They still do that?

RonLongshaft · February 03, 2009, 05:03:32 PM

Quote from: ltrain37 on February 03, 2009, 04:32:01 PM

OT: Do you tip the Sonic servers? I mean they just bring you your food and thats it but sometimes I feel like I need to tip them when I've got my kids with me and I order a sh*tload of food. Espeically when they have to fidget with their little change dispenser thingys. And what about the ones that go all old school and come out on roller skates, is that worth a buck or two? Or what if its really cold? I've never tipped them before but I don't want some chick squatting over my cherry limeaide before she brings it out.

I never even thought about it until an ex-gf always bitched at me when i didn't. still don't and won't. I'm pretty sure if you roller skate you get a little more pay out of the deal, may be wrong though.

Oklahoma_Cat · February 03, 2009, 05:04:48 PM

Living in Oklahoma (Home of Braums AND Sonic, f*ckers) is great.

Braums has the best ice cream anywhere, not even close.

Steak sandwich? Zomg.

fatty fat fat · February 03, 2009, 05:56:14 PM

braums is amazing. prices will blow your mind, out of your head.

Pett · February 03, 2009, 06:08:57 PM

Braum's Burgers & Fries are the best FWIW. Shakes are VERY meh.

Just an IMHO.

dlew12 · February 03, 2009, 06:16:30 PM

Quote from: ltrain37 on February 03, 2009, 04:32:01 PM

OT: Do you tip the Sonic servers? I mean they just bring you your food and thats it but sometimes I feel like I need to tip them when I've got my kids with me and I order a sh*tload of food. Espeically when they have to fidget with their little change dispenser thingys. And what about the ones that go all old school and come out on roller skates, is that worth a buck or two? Or what if its really cold? I've never tipped them before but I don't want some chick squatting over my cherry limeaide before she brings it out.

I used to work at sonic as a cook and a food taker outer (carhop). Most people don't tip, or tip < 25 cents.

I used to think people that tipped were complete and utter suckers.

Perry · February 03, 2009, 06:38:48 PM

In terms of Ice Cream/Desserts, imo: Braum's > DQ > Sonic
In terms of food imo: Sonic > DQ > Braum's

Cheddar Peppers are awesome, and the toaster sandwhich/burger at Sonic are pretty good

Rick Daris · February 03, 2009, 09:31:31 PM

Quote from: Perry on February 03, 2009, 06:38:48 PM

In terms of Ice Cream/Desserts, imo: Braum's > DQ > Sonic
In terms of food imo: Sonic > DQ > Braum's

Cheddar Peppers are awesome, and the toaster sandwhich/burger at Sonic are pretty good

This just blew my mind. I'm not in any way second guessing you as I don't know the facts about each of the above eateries, but did you take the fact that today is opposite day into consideration when making your list? I'm very surprised that braums has the worser food then the dq and also surprised that they have better ice cream/desserts. Is this true??? TIA.