My last few CL experiences have ranged from a group of drunken college kids pounding beers on spring break, multiple groups of parents letting their toddlers run around the club screaming while ensconced with their phones, and then there were these two corporate pilots stuffing themselves while loudly discussing pocketing their per diems. This is not to mention the effort to even find a seat or in the line in DEN.

While the mystery chicken thigh meat buffet might meet your definition of better, I'll pass.

The ACs I visit are less crowded and quieter, and can afford to pay for a drink.