I'm a big fan of Chick Fil A...

Sure, it's still fast food but I believe it's of a higher quality than its peers...
Plus, they actually hand bread the chicken breast in store before dipping it into that vat of frying peanut oil.... The food is just better overall than anything else one can get quickly

And, yes I respect the heck out of them.. they are willing to eschew opening of Sunday... for whatever reason it may be, they are giving up a signifiant amount of business by staying closed... and it does give their employees a guaranteed day off each week to spend how they wish... I'm not a fan of their conservative politics, but to be able to stick to their guns and pass up on $$$$ that's a big deal.... And really, who was shocked that the Cathy family is anti gay marriage??

They run a tight tight ship.. every store I've been to has been very clean... there is always a changing table in the bathroom (big deal now that I have kids) and everyone is very friendly... I'm always offered help to the table with my food when I have two kids hanging on me, and someone is always circulating offering refills... It's a great place for a family. Heck, one near my house even has a basket with diapers and wipes... Sure, when they say my pleasure to everything it's a little hokey but the service is always very good. And, just yesterday I saw a bus disgorge 53 people (the driver asked before coming in) and they handled everyone quickly and efficiently... I've seen many a restaurant choke under such numbers (I'm looking at you Mcdonald's on the way to the outer banks where I waited for 30 minutes for my food).....

In summary.. clean restaurants, reasonably good fast food and good service... great for families as well- always stop during road trips


FDW