<p>I had a German exchange student last year. He loved Chick-fil-a and said it would be one of the things he’d miss the most. I also didn’t know about their support of anti-gay organizations. That is very disappointing.</p>
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Is there a town left in America without a Starbucks?</p>
<p>When we first moved south we referred to the Waffle House as the Awful House. It was full of people smoking and it was disgusting to eat surrounded by all the smoke. Thank goodness smoking is no longer allowed.</p>
<p>We were visiting New England this past Christmas and my kids were in shock over the number of Dunkin Donuts. In Massachusetts it seemed like there was one every mile.</p>
<p>We love Chik-fil-a. DH and I prob. eat at least there once every couple of weeks. We get the salad w/chicken strips. The breakfast bagel is great too. I don’t know anybody who doesn’t like CFA. </p>
<p>S1 relocated to VA last summer and loves WaWa. </p>
<p>My college senior son says he can’t possibly live anywhere without a Bojangles within a fifteen minute drive!</p>
<p>There’s a Waffle House really close to our house. The high sch. kids were loyal late night customers (open 24 hrs) when my S’s were in h.s. They called it the WaHo.</p>
Hasn’t stopped the one here in Hollywood from thriving, with many gay customers to boot. Many people are willing to stomach distasteful policies for food they like.</p>
<p>Re: Dunkin Donuts (or Double DD’s), that’s probably not an exaggeration. Recently, someone asked me which way to the nearest DD’s? I told her: “Take a left, go about 1/2 mile and there’s one on your right.” Then I thought for a second and said, “Or you can take a right, go about 1/2 mile and there’s another one on your right.” True story.</p>
<p>Count me as one who thinks Chick fil a chicken has an “off” taste but I grew up in southern Virginia eating real fired chicken. I am not impressed with their version of it at all. The waffle fries are okay. I won’t eat there at all now but it was much easier to give up since I didn’t like the food.</p>
<p>Laf, you’re talking about the Wawa in Easton, right? I’ve been to that one (my sister lives on College Hill). I agree; that one is old and dated. The new ones (especially the Super Wawas) are much nicer. I probably stop at Wawa at least 5 times a week. I know all the friendly, helpful employees. One of my kids gave me a Wawa gift card for Christmas. It was much appreciated.</p>
<p>I had no idea about Chick-fil-a. It is not open on Sunday, which is quite different for a retail establishment. I will be thinking about it before I go there again.</p>
<p>We laugh every time we drive by a Waffle House. When DD was little, she liked pancakes and French toast, but had not eaten waffles. She was the first child, so I was paranoid about her choking on a crispy waffle. We stopped at a Waffle House and sat down. I asked the waitress if they had pancakes. She said, “We have waffles.” I asked, “Do you have French toast?” She said, “We have waffles.” I thought IHOP has waffles and French toast. Anyway, they have since added pancakes and French toast…you and all thank me.</p>
<p>Waffle House rocks, my son said. He loves going there almost as much as Chick-Fil-A. </p>
<p>When we chatted about this young man who chose Auburn (we are Alabama fans) over Clemson for the Chick-Fil-A, my son pointed out that Clemson’s coaching staff should be ticked at the guides who took this player on his tour. Whenever we go to see a school, we ask to see the eateries so we can see the choices that a student has. The guides did a lousy job if they did not show him all the food venues. </p>
<p>BTW, now that he knows Clemson has a Chck-Fil-A (along with strong math and science programs), my son put the school back on his list to visit.</p>
<p>Yes, we just recently got a Chipotle. I’ve never heard of WaWa. I’ve also never seen an In-N Out" or whatever they’re called.</p>
<p>I refuse to patronize Domino’s Pizza because their founder was a big contributor to Operation Rescue. I don’t know whether he still owns it, but their pizza is lousy anyway, so it is no sacrifice. </p>
<p>I’ve never been to a Chick-Fil-A, and now that I know their “values” I never will. Thanks for the heads up.</p>
<p>Our local Greek pizza and sub shops are closed on Sundays too. I usually don’t go to the mall on Sundays but I probably wouldn’t notice if Chick Fil A is open or closed anyways.</p>
<p>Waffle House - have you ever heard Jim Gaffigans comedy routine on that place? Absolutely hilarious. If you’ve never been there it’s like a gas station bathroom that sells waffles.</p>
<p>Everyone else in my house loves Chick Fil A, however, for me the place has a weird smell that skeeves me out. No one else seems to be able to smell it, but I’m not lying, I get a little gaggy when I smell it.</p>
<p>As far as wawa - it’s like a thousand times better version of 7-11.</p>
<p>It makes sense to me that locally owned restaurants would close, but a large chain could find plenty of people to work. I always just thought is was kind of like wearing it on your sleeve. Maybe it’s a double standard, but I would not think twice about a family-run place closing.</p>
<p>I’m always amazed at how fast the drive-through moves at our nearby Chick-Fil-A. The line wraps almost into the busy street; however, the cars move through so very quickly! The employees are ALWAYS friendly and never seem to get exasperated. (I don’t think I could maintain that super pleasant demeanor amidst the continual chaos.) The diet lemonade and chicken noodle soup are my favorites (healthy/low fat).</p>
<p>This Wawa chain has peaked my curiosity. We don’t have them here, but apparently they are in the state where D goes to college. Next time I’m there, I’ll check one out and see. </p>
<p>Trader Joes…Closest one is 45 mins away. I have heard SO much about them. Perhaps I’ll venture out on a drive today and see what I think. </p>
<p>In-and-Out opened here about a year ago, and they’re always crowded. I don’t eat red meat and avoid fattening foods, so I’ll probably never go.</p>
<p>Mansfield - yup, the Wawa on College Hill in Easton. It was small and dated even when I was there (mumble) years ago. </p>
<p>We have 4 Dunkin Donuts in our town of 30,000 people, plus two Honey Dew Donuts and a bagel store. There’s always a line at the Dunkin drive-thrus. I think there are places in Boston with two Dunkins literally across the street from each other. Crispy Cream tried to make a run at New England a couple of years ago, but Dunkin beat them back. We do have some Starbucks.</p>