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Ubiquitous McDonalds and Burger King.
Jack in the Box
Dairy Queen, Sonic, Big Boy, Carl's Jr...
Yup... even hit In-N-Out.

But there is nothing like Whataburger.

Here's why:
1. Toasted buns

2. Cooked to order burgers with all the stuff you want. Any way you want.

3. Fresh cool veggies that aren't wilted. Including chopped jalapenos.

4. The bacon is that thick kind that is well cooked, but still slightly chewy.

5. If you get chicken strips instead, they are white breast tenderloin in a great crust that is self-contained enough to eat in the car without getting crumbs all over the place.

6. Cream gravy. With just the right amount of pepper. And it will stick to the chicken strips without dripping... still great road food. And Texas Toast to dip in there if you want.

7. Real honest to God biscuits to go with that gravy.

8. Breakfast taquitos. Awesome.

9. Drink straws with serious diameter so you don't have to go all suckface on it to get a sip.

10. The ketchup comes in a little sealed tub rather than those obnoxious squeeze packages. It's big enough to have enough ketchup to do at least half of your fries. and it's got a bit of garlic in there... nice touch.

11. Go have a seat after you order. They bring the food to your table.

12. Outside every Whataburger is a newspaper machine. If you are there early, buy a newspaper. After you read it, you leave it up there with the trays. Everybody shares all day long.

13. In the bathroom you've got REAL FREAKING PAPER Towels! Not that infernal stupid drier that makes you wipe your hands on your pants.

14. They come to your table to check on you.

15. The folks always seem nice, like they know that they are serving good food and are proud to do so.

I've never been to a bad Whataburger.

Whataburger rocks.

I'm hungry.

I'm pretty sure you are missing a cup of water from the cake recipe.