What irritates you the most at restaurants?

[TopsideVol]

I don’t consider Popeyes or any fast food establishment a restaurant. Hardee’s breakfast is close.

 

[GVF]

Heard so many good comments about Popeye's Chicken, so when they opened here I had have some... well, after sticker shock and under cooked product I was disappointed... tried a second time, and pretty much the same. Gave up on em and have not been back.

their red beans and rice, and dirty rice are quite good for a chain. Other than that I agree. My only trip, I ordered the Cajun catfish and chicken combo. At first the girl said they couldn't do that. until I convinced her to look at the menu behind her and that it was a menu selection. then, I got 3 filets no more than 4" on the longest one. And arguably the smallest chicken leg in the tray. I haven't ate there again. as far as the chicken and serving sizes, I can get more for my money at Bojangles and just as good, if not better.

 

[GVF]

Popeyes must have had some changes in the last few years. In 2009ish, I ate at the one in Augusta, GA pretty regular. I actually liked it quite a bit. This new one here, not impressed.

 

[GVF]

I don’t consider Popeyes or any fast food establishment a restaurant. Hardee’s breakfast is close.

true. It's a convenience. Additionally, I don't consider diners that heat everything from a can, red Lobster, or Olive garden real restaurants either. And probably other large chains. Maybe even Cracker Barrel. a lot of the menu from Red Lobster and Olive Garden is ready made frozen. The chef does more cutting bags open and heating than he does cooking.

 

[crusse10]

true. It's a convenience. Additionally, I don't consider diners that heat everything from a can, red Lobster, or Olive garden real restaurants either. And probably other large chains. Maybe even Cracker Barrel. a lot of the menu from Red Lobster and Olive Garden is ready made frozen. The chef does more cutting bags open and heating than he does cooking.

I worked in an Olive Garden for years. Pretty sure that's not true. If you said TGI Fridays or Applebees, then yeah.

 

[vol445]

When the waiter or waitress hands me my drink and their thumb is in it

 

[GVF]

When the waiter or waitress hands me my drink and their thumb is in it

If thre thumb is in your drink, how are they not dropping it?? Oddly curious.

 

[05_never_again]

If thre thumb is in your drink, how are they not dropping it?? Oddly curious.

Grab the rim of the cup between your thumb and forefinger and carry the cup that way. Your thumb or index finger, depending on which one you put towards the inside of the cup, could get in the drink.

 

[vol445]

If thre thumb is in your drink, how are they not dropping it?? Oddly curious.

Your overthinking it buddy
The next question should have been where’s that thumb been

 

[05_never_again]

I don’t consider Popeyes or any fast food establishment a restaurant. Hardee’s breakfast is close.

Popeye's chicken actually isn't bad at all.

However, you only have a decision to make as far as what fast food chicken to eat if there's no Chick-fil-A close by, or it's a Sunday.

 

[bigdaddy]

The Popeyes on Clinton Hey has never done me wrong as far a the chicken goes. Always cooked well at hot and tasty. It’s not Myrtles Chicken and beer but by far better than KFC or Bojangles

 

[GVF]

Your overthinking it buddy
The next question should have been where’s that thumb been

LOL. Touche.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Heard so many good comments about Popeye's Chicken, so when they opened here I had have some... well, after sticker shock and under cooked product I was disappointed... tried a second time, and pretty much the same. Gave up on em and have not been back.

We recently had one to open here. A guy at work brought some in, and let me have a piece to try. It sucks.

Popeyes is the bomb, but to each, their own. I think the "under cooked" comment is a one off thing or characteristic of that location. Never had an experience of under cooked before.

 

[joevol33]

Popeyes is the bomb, but to each, their own. I think the "under cooked" comment is a one off thing or characteristic of that location. Never had an experience of under cooked before.

May be I'm just partial to KFC, I love that place. However, Ingles has some awesome fried chicken if you ever get a chance to try it.

 

[GVF]

May be I'm just partial to KFC, I love that place. However, Ingles has some awesome fried chicken if you ever get a chance to try it.

Quite right. I'm not happy that there is not an Ingles in TN. Kroger's is OK but not like ingles. We did just get a new Publix. They have some good stuff, but it is terribly expensive. KFC was my dad's favorite meal.

 

[MG1968]

Quite right. I'm not happy that there is not an Ingles in TN. Kroger's is OK but not like ingles. We did just get a new Publix. They have some good stuff, but it is terribly expensive. KFC was my dad's favorite meal.

There's an Ingles on Cedar Lane in Knoxville. One on Emory Rd. Another one on Oak Ridge Highway in Karns.

 

[GVF]

There's an Ingles on Cedar Lane in Knoxville. One on Emory Rd. Another one on Oak Ridge Highway in Karns.

I'm in Cookeville. We have a Kroger, 2 Food Lions, 2 Walmarts, Sams, Aldi, Publix, and Leo's Spring St Supermarket

 

[Boca Vol]

Quite right. I'm not happy that there is not an Ingles in TN. Kroger's is OK but not like ingles. We did just get a new Publix. They have some good stuff, but it is terribly expensive. KFC was my dad's favorite meal.

Publix fried chicken is very good as are their breaded Spicy bone in wings.

 

[VolFaninFla]

French waiter shot dead for being 'too slow with sandwich'

The shooter took being irritated to the most extreme level. Hope he is caught and prosecuted.

 

[CAVPUT]

Paper straws.

 

[GreyWolf1129]

Same as it was before...standing in the Men's restroom for 15 minutes waiting on an employee to come in and wash my hands 'cause there's a dang sign on the wall that says "Employees must wash hands before leaving."

Well, that and paper straws.

 

[Toujours Pret]

I hate places without smoking sections. A meal isn't a meal unless you can't have a nice, full flavored Winston with your dessert.

 

[VolFaninFla]

Customer didn’t get his filet-o-fish so he ‘pitched a fit’ at McDonald’s, cops say

At least he didn’t shoot anyone

 

[volfanhill]

Which one of you ingrates did this?

Paris waiter shot to death by disgruntled diner over sandwich delay - CNN

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Mostly just when waiters/waitresses fail to check in at my table. Especially if I'm eating something hot/spicy and I need refills. I've actually gotten up and filled up my own drink because my waiter disappeared. The manager saw me and came over and apologized.