John's Burgers and Buildings

Photos are listed by restaurant in alphabetical order.

Alice Cooper'stown Sports Grill located at 141 East Jackson Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona opened in 1998 and closed in 2018. John was there in 2015 and enjoyed the atmosphere and food. The Hall of Fame rock star, Alice Cooper, was a partner in the restaurant and a Phoenix resident.










Anderson's Frozen Custard started in 1946 by Carl and Greta Anderson in the Bronx, New York. They moved to Buffalo, New York and opened their second location on Kenmore Avenue. John had their famous Beef on Weck while eating at the Delaware Avenue location in Buffalo.








Arby's started in 1964 and expanded to over 3,500 restaurants in nine countries over the years. John eats at an Arby's a few times a year.










Arriba Mexican Grill has a few locations around the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. John has visited the Mesa location a number of times. Their meals are filling. They do use fresh Hatch Green Chiles from Hatch, New Mexico. John might go there more often if only they served refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.




A-W located on Main Street in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1971. Back in the days of carhops.




Baci Italian Bistro is located at 8830 East Germann Road in Mesa, Arizona. John tried their pizza in 2015, but has never returned.






Back Yard Bar-be-cue located at 186 Old Hickory Boulevard in Jackson, Tennessee started out in 1991. They feature authentic barbecue with a homestyle atmosphere. The meats are smoked in-house using hickory wood. John visited them in 2015 and had a pulled pork sandwich.










Back Yard Burgers located in the southeast offers flame grilled burgers. In 2015 John ate at the 165 Goodman Road West, Southhaven, Mississippi location in 2015. Apparently the burger was eaten before a photo could be taken.




Baker's Ribs BBQ location in Grapevine, Texas was destroyed by a fire in January 2019. John visited there 4 months earlier and had a huge pulled pork sandwich which was quite good.








Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse had its roots in downtown Nashville in 1948 at the Tasty-Eat-Shop. They offer great bar-b-cue and a wide choices of sides. John visits Bar-B-Cutie each time he is in Nashville.














Barro's Pizza started out in 1961 with their first restaurant in Chicago. In 1968 the family moved to California and opened locations there. In 1980 the family moved to Mesa, Arizona and opened a location followed by another in Phoenix in 1982. Today Barro's Pizza has over 48 locations acoss Arizona and Texas. The photos are from the Mesa, Arizona location that opened in 2016. John's has tried their various offerings. The pizza is not too bad, but not the best in the world. He hasn't returned too often since they switched from refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola to an inferrior cola product.












Bellacino's Pizza and Grinders Bellacino's Pizza and Grinders is a smaller limited area pizza franchise. John stopped by the location in Barboursville, West Virginia in 2023. The pizza was OK, but not the best.








Bert's Burger Bowl started in 1954. They were located at 235 North Guadalupe Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico for 61 years. In 2015 Fernando and Debra Olea retired closing Bert's Burger Bowl. John learned of Bert's Burger Bowl restaurant when it was featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' program. Guy Fieri ate there. John had the Hatch's Green Chili Burger which was quite good.










Big John's Texas Barbeque of Page, Arizona was started in 2006 when an old gasoline station was converted into the restaurant. They are located at 153 South Lake Powell Boulevard in Page. John had a pulled pork sandwich in 2014. To this day it remains the best pulled pork sandwich.




Billy Sims Barbecue located at 5300 Fountains Drive NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa opened in 2017, but closed in 2022. John ate there in 2019 and had the pulled pork sandwich.






Birdcall started out in 2016 in Denver, Colorado. They serve all-natural chicken from Colorado family farms. John visited the Gilbert, Arizona location in 2023. You order from computer screens and watch for your name on a monitor. John found the coating of the chicken strips to be way too spicy and probably won't return. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers are much better. Birdcall does serve refreshing ice-cold Coca-Cola products.












BJ's started out in 1978 offering their California twist on deep dish pizza. John has visited the Mesa, Arizona location a few times. The pizza is good, but on the expensive side.








Bob Evans Restaurant Over 40 years ago Bob Evans started a diner in Rio Crande, Ohio. Now there are Bob Evans Restaurant locations in 18 states. John ate at the 200 Rudy Circle in Nashville, Tennessee location in 2011 and 2015. Great chicken noodle soup.












Bojangles located at 1021 East Highway 80 in Pooler, Georgia. I didn't enjoy this experience in 2022. Very slow service, and the chicken's spices were not to my liking. An earlier experience at a North Carolina location was much better when I had a chicken sandwich.








Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store offers ice cream and hamburgers along with a small store. John visited the Braum's at 1252 North Greenwich in Wichita, Kansas in 2016.










Bubba's 33 was created by Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor. In 2015 John visited the Indianapolis, Indiana location at 7799 S US Highway 31. There are a lot of TV monitors in this sports bar known for their burgers and pizza. John had the pizza. There is a unique seat in the waiting area that is great for making a quick phone call.














Buca di Beppo started out in 1993 in the basement of a Minneapolis apartment building. They offer a family-style dining experiance. Be sure to go hungry as the meals are filling. John has visited the Mesa, Arizona location a few times. Not a regular customer as they do not serve refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products. The pizza wasn't all that great, but other choices are fine.














BurgerFi offers a good burger and fries, but a little expensive compared to other fast food locations. John went to the Mesa, Arizona location in 2015.






Burgers Shakes located at 219 East New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky opened in 1957 by Joe Isaac. The burger prices have increased from 19 cents to $1.69 when John ate there in 2023. It was like going back into the 1950s. The burgers are cooked on a open flame broiler and taste pretty good. The oval sign on the building used to show the price of burgers. John says if you are ever in Lexington to stop by for a burger and fries.






Burgerville has been a greater Portland, Oregon area tradition since 1961. Nearly 40 locations to choose from including inside PDX. John has ate at Burgerville a number of times while visiting the Pacific Northwest.








Bush's Chicken started out in Waco, Texas in 1996. In 2017 they tried to expand into the greater Phoenix, Arizona market. John visited their Gilbert location in 2017 and was quite pleased. Huge pieces of great tasting chicken, very good fluffy mashed potatoes, fresh baked rolls, and Coca-Cola products. He was disappointed when a year later this location was closed due to not enough customers to make it operational.








Cafe Rio Mexican Grill started out in 1997 in Saint George, Utah by Steve and Patricia Stanley. The food is prepared as you walk through the line. Tortillas are cooked as you watch. John visited a new location in Mesa, Arizona as seen in the photos. He recommends the sweet pork barbacoa tacos.










Caney Fork River Valley Grille located at 2400 Music Valley Drive in Nashville, Tennessee is a must stop for any tourists visiting Nashville. They offer a diverse menu of southern food and wild game along with live music and an interesting decor. John has visited there a few times over the years and always enjoys the food.
























Carl's Jr. was founded in 1941. Known for their iconic charbroiled burgers, they were located in California until 1979 when the first out of state location opened in Las Vegas. John visits a Gilbert, Arizona location now and then, but the prices are high for burgers compared to many other fast food location. For many years John was familiar with the Hardee's locations which Carl's Jr bought out in 1997.







Carneys located at 8351 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles started out in 1975 by John and Pat Wolfe. The restaurant is located in an old Pacific Railroad passenger train car. John ate inside the train car where he tried one of their chili hot dogs in 2013.










Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen started out in 1979 with their Irving, Texas location. The name was proposed by a 5th grade class when asked what would be a good name. They have increased to well over 150 locations since their start. In 2022 John discovered Cheddar's while in the Savannah, Georgia area. He also visited the location in Chandler, Arizona and can't wait until the Cheddar's builds the location 2 miles from his home in Mesa. More photos will be added once the building is built.








Coal Tower Restaurant is located in an area that dates back to 1825. Located along the Erie Canal in Pittsford, New York you will find this restaurant. John had the meatloaf sandwich in 2010.








Cookout Cookout was founded by Morris Reaves in 1989. Locations are in southeastern USA. John visited the Harrisonburg, Virginia 1688 East Market Street location in 2023. Low prices, great food. Your food comes in a Cookout foam container. The burger was great and the onion rings were really good.










Cracker Barrel Old Country Store started out in 1969 in Tennessee, now there are locations across the United States. John has ate at many locations, but in 2023 John tried the chicken fried steak dinner at his nearest location.








Crockett's Public House located at 118 East Stewart Avenue in Puyallup, Washington was featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' program. Their menu even features which items Guy Fieri picked for the show. John visited this location in 2019.










Del Taco first opened in Yermo, California in 1964 back when tacos were 19 cents and burgers were 24 cents. They expanded to over 100 locations in the late 1970s. John has visited Del Taco locations in Billings, Montana, Rexburg, Idaho, and frequents one in Mesa, Arizona weekly. Outsides and interiors look different depending on location. They offer a wide variation of Mexican food and burgers. John likes the Del Taco (pictured) and has tried their burgers.
















Earl's Family Restaurant located 1400 East Highway 66 in Gallup, New Mexico offers a mix of Mexican and traditional American meals. John was there in 2009 and sampled some of their Mexican food.








El Pollo Loco has it roots in Mexico and was raised in Los Angeles. While this is a southern California institution, there are locations in Arizona. John has visited locations in Mesa, Arizona often. Great choices on food. You can never go wrong with ordering their chicken.










Farmer Boys Burgers was started in 1981 by the Havadjas brothers. By 2022 there were more than a hundred locations including one in Gilbert, Arizona. John went to their grand opening in 2021 and found the burger and fries pretty good, but they don't serve refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.






Fatburger started out in 1947. The last great hamburger stand. Fatburger is one of John's favorite hamburger places, however many of the Phoenix, Arizona area locations were closed so he hasn't been at one for a few years now. He first visited a location in Las Vegas, Nevada, but has been to locations in Tacoma, Washington and Aurora, Colorado in addition to his favorite Mesa, Arizona location. That Mesa location was featured on the CBS TV series 'Undercover Boss' and it wasn't a suceess story.
























Filberto's Mexican Food offers Mexican food for the greater Phoenix area with numerous locations. John visited their 1839 S Crismon Road location in Mesa in 2018. While the food was OK, it was a little too spicy for John and the prices are higher than other locations.






Firehouse Subs with over 1,250 locations around the country was indeed founded by fireman. They offer a wide variety of hot and cold sub sandwiches. John visits a Mesa, Arizona location a few times a year.








Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Named after Freddy Simon, Bill and Randy Simon started Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in 2002. If you want to have a huge meal, this is the place. John has visited Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona locations a few times. Thick shakes, steakburgers and fries will fill you up for sure. The only problem with Freddy's is their choice to serve over-sweetened Pepsi products instead of refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.












Fuddruckers claims to have the world's greatest hamburger since 1980. John visited the Billings, Montana location often starting in the 1980s. Now he goes to the Mesa, Arizona location maybe once a year.










Galaxy Diner located at 931 W Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona started in 1952. It closed in 2019 for a short time going through ownership changes.








Gold Star Chili is a restaurant chain with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. John tried their interesting chili dish in 2013. Quite good, and dupliced now and then back home. John has also ate at Skyline Chili (see below).








Habit Burger Grill was founded in 1969 in California and was family owned, following expansions the company was eventually purchased by Yum! Brands in 2020. John visited the Gilbert, Arizona location in 2016 and when their Mesa, Arizona location opened in 2023 he ate there a few times. While the burger is just OK, it's expensive and you'll ask "where's the beef" finding it tiny and hidden under way too many salad toppings. John does like their onion rings.
















Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q has various locations in Kansas and one in Phoenix, Arizona. John visited the 3550 N Woodlan Boulevard location in Wichita, Kansas in 2016. The pulled pork sandwich was huge.








Iceberg Drive Inn located in Gilbert, Arizona is now closed. Iceberg Drive Inn started out in Salt Lake City, Utah. John had been to one in Salt Lake City a number of times and was happy to find a location in Gilbert, Arizona in 2015 - and was disappointed when they closed. They made the best milk shakes, but the burgers and onion rings were just so-so.












Jack In The Box started out in 1951 in San Diego, California. There are over 2000 locations today. John has at least 3 locations within 3 miles from his location. During the COVID scare a new Jack In The Box near him was actually open with limited seating. Photos from the summer of 2020.










Jack's Family Restaurant is a southern legacy that started in 1960. The majority of all locations are in Alabama. John visited one of the Huntsville, Alabama locations in 2012.








Jaggers is a restaurant chain developed by the Texas Roadhouse people. John visited the Indianapolis, Indiana location at 7833 South US Highway 31. John had their burger and fries.










Jason's Deli has some 250 delis in 28 states. John visited this Gilbert, Arizona location in 2016. He must not have been impressed as he has never returned. The free ice creme cone was a nice touch.










Joe's Real BBQ located at 301 North Gilbert Road in Gilbert, Arizona. The restaurant is located in an old grocery store built in 1929 for a Safeway Pay n'Takit. John visited there in 2015 and had the pulled pork sandwich.










Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is a chain located mainly in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, and Texas. They offer quite a variety of baked goods and also serve food. John visited the Mesa, Arizona location in 2016 and had a French Dip sandwich. Be warned, the sandwich was mostly bread and very little meat. Return visits ended when items became overpriced.








Krystal started out in 1932 in Chatanooga, Tennessee by Rody Davenport and Glenn Sherrill. John has visited numerous Krystal locations over the years. Here we see John at a Nashville location in 2011.






Logan's Roadhouse started out in 1991 in Lexington, Kentucky. Known for their famous yeast rolls (not to be confused with the rolls at Texas Roadhouse) locations are mostly in the southeast. John visited a Nashville, Tennessee location in 2012.






Long John Silver's started out in 1969 in Lexington, Kentucky. During the 1970s there were over 1,000 locations. There are a number of locations that are co-located with Taco Bell or KFC. John found a stand alone location in Mesa, Arizona in 2010. John doesn't visit there often because they do not serve refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.








Loveless Cafe of Nashville, Tennessee has been around for over 65 years. This is a must visit for anyone. The complex incluces a country store. John had the fired chicken dinner when he was there in 2012. Some of the best fried chicken around. Mashed potatoes and gravy along with a side of grits made for a filling dinner. Other choices include pulled pork.




















Mark's Feed Store of Louisville, Kentucky features some great BBQ. They started out in 1988. John visited the 6501 Bardstown Road location in 2013. He had the BBQ ribs. Be sure to try the dessert.










McDonald's located at 201 Rudy Circle in Nashville, Tennessee is a fun place to eat. The building looks like a radio station, WMAC. There is a huge mural with mention of WSM Radio and there are displays of radio equipment. John has visited this McDonalds a few times over the years.














Mellow Mushroom Pizza started out in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. John visited the Savannah, Georgia location in 2022. As you can see from the photos the interior has a super hero theme. The pizza was OK.












Mel's Diner located at 1747 Grand Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona has a sign that looks familiar if you watched the 'Alice' CBS TV comedy series. John has never ate there, but took this photo in 2011.




Memphis Barbecue Company is located at 709 Desoto Cove, Horn Lake, Mississippi. They brought their championship BBQ to the restaurant in 2011. Guy Fieri of the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' ate there and featured the restaurant on the program. John ate there in 2015. The ribs were great, but for something different try the BBQ Spaghetti Dinner with pulled pork.


















Miller's Roast Beef offers a variety of sandwiches. John ate at their 628 Warren Avenue in East Providence, Rhode Island in 2019 and had a great roast beef sandwich.










Mod Pizza started out in 2008 in Seattle, Washington. John visits a Mesa, Arizona location often and loves being able to select a large number of toppings for no extra charges.














Moochie's started out in the rear of The Circle Pottery Gift Shop in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2018 Moochie's was featured on Guy Fieri's 'Diners, Drive Ins and Dives' TV program. John had visited their original location at 232 East 800 South in 2010 and had one of the best Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches ever. It was so good a photo wasn't even taken.








Mooyah started out in 2007 in Plano, Texas. John visited store number 141 in Billings, Montana in 2012. The burger reminded him of Five Guys with their use of the same type of wrapper and fries in the paper cup and bottom of the bag. Not the best, but not the worst burger.










Native Grill and Wings started out in Phoenix, Arizona in the late 1970s. Originally named Native New Yorker they once featured such itmes as a Beef-on-Weck sandwich as shown below. Their version of a Philly Cheesesteak is also shown, plus a simple hamburger. John has tried all of these including their pizza. The do serve refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.










Newfield Pizza located at 558 Newfield Street in Middletown, Connecticut served a pretty good pizza in 2019 when John stopped by for lunch.




Noodles Company offers a wide choice of noodle dishes, but at an elevated cost. John visited the Gilbert, Arizona location in 2016 and never returned.






NYPD Pizza has locations around the country, quite a few in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. John has visited NYPD Pizza a number of times, but since they do not serve refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products it is not often.










Organ Piper Music Palace Pizza Restaurant located at 4343 South 108th Steet in Greenfield, Wisconson features a Wurlitzer console that had been built in 1929 for the Seneca Theater in Buffalo, New York. The organ made its way to Milwaukee and the Avalon Theater until it ended up at the restaurant in 1976. John had pizza there in 2022 but couldn't help comparing everything to the huge Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, Arizona.








Organ Stop Pizza located at 1149 East Southern Avenue in Mesa, Arizona was started in 1995, however the original Organ Stop Pizza in Phoenix began in 1972. That location was demolished. John has visited the Mesa location a few times attending Society of Broadcast Engineers pizza parties. This mega facility features a mighty Wurlitzer and is known as the biggest and best in the world. Not the best pizza around, and they don't serve refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products, but it is a great place for large group parties or to celebrate birthdays.










Parker John's BBQ and Pizza started out in 2008 serving pizza, in 2011 BBQ was added to the menu. There are a few other locations around Wisconsin. John visited the 2851 Oneida Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin location in 2021 and again in 2022. The portions are quite large.








Peter Piper Pizza started out in 1973 in Glendale, Arizona. In 1980 they expanded to Tucson where they added a games area. In 1982 they expanded to El Paso, Texas. 1985 saw their 100th Phoenix location open. In 1991 Peter Piper Pizza expanded into Mexico where there are nearly 50 locations today. More expansion included a location in Oklahoma City. John has visited a Mesa, Arizona location often, but since they switched from refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products to that other over-sweetened soda the visits have gone down.








Pickle Barrel location in Billings, Montana served some good sandwiches. John visited them in 2014.






Pie Five Pizza Company located at 2035 North Rock Road in Wichita, Kansas is now closed. In 2016 John stopped by for a quick pizza. Pie Five was similar to Mod Pizza, this location is now a Molino's.






Portillo's Hot Dogs is a fun place. Burgers and chicken sandwiches are cooked in a gas fired broiler (see below). They have a variety of hot dogs, ribs, as well as burgers. John has visited Portillo's in Arizona, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The first photo taken in 2017 is of the Tempe, Arizona location, the next is their Davenport, Iowa location taken in 2019. Then we have the entrance to the Madison, Wisconsin location taken in 2021. The next photo is of the Greenfield, Wisconsin location taken in 2022. The next group of photos are of the Gilbert, Arizona location taken in 2023 showing the interior. Finally a sampling of food. Very good burgers at a price cheaper than Carl's Jr.




































Potbelly Sandwich Shop started out in Chicago, Illinois in 1977. Those that like drink choices will be happy to know Potbelly offers both refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products as well at that over sweetened other product. John ate at their Gilbert, Arizona location in 2017 and tried one of their flats.








Roosters started out in 1988 by Bob and Corrine Frick. In 2015 John visited their location at 5225 Nike Station Way in Hillard, Ohio.








Rudy's Country Store Bar-B-Q started out in Leon Springs, Texas offering Bar B-Q, in 1989 the Country Store was added to locations. John has visited the Gilbert, Arizona location often. His favorite is the smoked turkey sandwich. Yes, they do offer refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.














Salerno's Restaurant and Pizzeria originated in Berwyn, Illinois in 1966 serving Chicago style pizza. The Gilbert, Arizona location opened in 2004. Their pizza is quite good and they do offer refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products.












Sammy's Smokehouse BBQ located at 7110 Pines Road in Shereveport, Louisiana is now closed, but John visited them in 2018 and had a wonderful pulled pork sandwich.








Santa Fe Cattle Company offers southwest regional favorites. They started out in 1995 and now have 13 locations mostly in the southeast and midwest. John visited their Nashville, Tennessee location in 2011 and had the ribs.






Shake Shack started in 2001 as a hotdog cart in Madison Square Park in New York City. John first visited the West Hartford, Connecticut location in 2019. Now he goes to the Gilbert, Arizona location a few times a year. The burger tastes great, but a little on the expensive side.














66 Diner located at 1405 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico was started in 1987 when an old Phillips 66 gasoline station was converted into a diner. John visited this diner in 2009.
















Skyline Chili was started in 1949 by Nicholas Lambindes in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2023 John visited their 7899 Mall Road location in Florence, Kentucky. John had the 3-way which is served with oyster crackers. The meal shown is their small portion! The only negative is they serve Pepsi instead of refreshing ice cold Coca-Cola products. John has also ate at Gold Star Chili (see above).
















Slim Chickens in Chandler, Arizona is now closed, but in 2017 John enjoyed their chicken strips on waffle meal.









Smashburger offers a variety of burgers. John visited the Smashburger location at 5870 Thunderbird Road in Glendale, Arizona in 2011. John wasn't very happy with the taste of the burger and didn't return to a Smashburger until 2014 and was once again disappointed and has never returned.










Smokebox BBQ located at 10020 North Ambassador Drive in Kansas City, Missouri serves some fine BBQ. John got to eat there in 2016 and forgot to take a photo of the building, but he did manage to take a photo of the food before it was gone.




Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill started out in 1999 by the Darden Restaurants group, but over the years the chain has been struggling and a lot of their locations have been closed. In 2007 the chain was sold to Barbeque Integrated, Inc. In 2023 John visited the 7848 Mall Road, Florence, Kentucky location. Nothing outstanding about the meal, other than the price seemed high for what was served which might explain the lack of customers.










Someburros first location was on Mill Avenue and Baseline Road in Tempe, Arizona. That was in 1986, now they have over 10 locations in the greater Phoenix area. They serve authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food. John enjoys their food and goes to the Mesa location near his home often.












Sonny's BBQ started out in 1968 in Gainesville, Florida by Floyd "Sonny" Tillman. In 1991 the chain was purchased Bob Yarmuth and is based in the Gainesville area. Located mostly in the southeastern part of the country, they serve southern-style BBQ. In 2023 John visited the 2341 Buena Vista Road, Lexington, Kentucky location and had a very good pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac-n-cheese. If you are ever in Lexington, you may want to consider Sonny's BBQ. If you are lucky you will be served by a wonderful waitress named Kim.








Starnes Barbecue located at 1008 Joe Clifton Drive in Paducah, Kentucky is one of the most legendary restaurants in the south. They have been around since the 1950s serving barbecue from a tiny cinderblock building. John was there in 2015 and had a pulled pork sandwich.






Sticky Finters Rib House are obsessed with barbecue. They tell you to enjoy the food and let the sauce run down your chin and get sticky fingers. John visited the Chattanooga, Tennessee location in 2012. Not only was the bbq great, management was very friendly and even offered a jar of one of their signature barbecue sauces to take home. The experience was so great, John forgot to take photos of the food and interior.




Straw Hat Pizza first opened in 1960 in San Leandro, California. The Billings, Montana location opened in 2011, but not long after closed, re-opened, and closed again. John was a frequent visitor in their first years, but the quality of the food decreased quickly. One of the unique features was a TV set at each table. (That's KTVQ Channel 2 Billings, Montana on the screen featuring Jeff Womack doing weather). You could order sandwiches or pizza.










Teddy's Bigger Burgers first location opened in 1998 near Diamond Head, but John didn't have to go to Hawai'i to enjoy one of their burgers as he found a location in Iowa City, Iowa in 2019.










Texas Roadhouse was started by Kent Taylor in 1993 with the first location in Clarksville, Indiana despite the Texas in the name. Legendary food, legendary service is their mission. John has been going to the Texas Roadhouse for over 20 years as it is favorite place to eat. From the fresh-baked bread with honey cinnamon butter to the huge salads, to great steaks, ribs, and burgers. Plus refreshing ice-cold Coca Cola.




















TGI Fridays closed all of the greater Phoenix, Arizona locations over 10 years ago. John visited the Manchester, New Hampshire location in 2019.






Thatcher's Barbecue and Grille located in Trenton, Georgia just might have the best BBQ in Georgia. They opened in 2010, John was there in 2012. The food was so good no pictures were taken. We ate on the porch and over heard a local customer with an accent say "let's eat on the poach".








The Knack in Orleans, Massachusetts is a Cape Cod roadside stand offering burgers to lobster rolls. John stopped there in 2019 and had a burger.






The Marina John had lunch at The Marina, located at 28 Spring Tree Road in Battleboro, Vermont, in 2019. It is very unusual for John to eat seafood.








Tom's Drive In was started in 1960 by Tom Grishaber in Appleton, Wisconsin next to Telulah Park. Burgers sold for 20 cents. More locations were added around Wisconsin. In 2021 and again in 2022 John ate at the 501 North Westhill Boulevard location in Appleton. Great decor with tables inside old Tilt-A-Whirl carnival rides.














Toot's is a Tennessee original. In 2012 John visited the 301 South Ridley Pike location in Smyrna, Tennessee.






Twin Oaks BBQ was started in 1943. Located at 2618 Norwich Street in Brunswick, Georgia offers very good BBQ. I had the pulled pork sandwich. The building hasn't changed much since the 1940s.








Twisters Burgers and Burritos started out in 1998 and have expanded to nearly 20 locations in Colorado and New Mexico. John had visited the Albuquerque, New Mexico location in 2009 (first photo) and liked the food. He was happy to discover the location at 1750 South Burkley Road in Aurora, Colorado in 2011. Great food.













Uno Pizzeria and Grill located at 280 Maine Mall Road in Portland, Maine. John stopped there in 2019 for a quick pizza.






Walk-Ons Bistreaux was founded by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner. Their first location was near LSU's Tiger Stadium. John visited the Gilbert, Arizona location.










Whataburger started out in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas. By 1960 there were 17 locations, increasing to 200 in the 1970s. Whataburger just may be John's favorite hamburger. John first discovered Whataburger in 1965 in Pensacola, Florida. Now John has many locations to choose from in the greater Phoenix area, one just 2 miles from his house. John is pictured outside a Tucson, Arizona location. Other locations shown are from Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek.






























Wood's Seafood located at 15 Town Pier in Plymouth, Massachusetts overlooks the historic Plymouth Harbor. They have received numerous honors for being the best fish market. John visited there in 2019. He had the crab cakes.