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Best: Elmer's Style: diner Where: 25 locations in the Northwest Won points because: pancakes and comfort food.![rest_biaggi]()
Best: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Style: Italian Where: 23 locations in 12 mostly Midwestern states Won points because: focuses on big portions and personal attention.![rest_blackangus]()
Best: Black Angus Steakhouse Style: steakhouse Where: 45 locations in California, Washington, Arizona, Alaska, New Mexico and Hawaii Won points because: flame-grilled steaks with an “over-the-campfire flavor."![rest_buffalowild]()
Worst: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Style: sports bar Where: Over 600 locations through out the U.S. Lost points because: low value for money and too noisy![rest_bobevans]()
Best: Bob Evans Style: diner Where: almost 600 locations in 18 states Won points because: breakfast and homey fare![rest_wafflehouse]()
Worst: Waffle House Style: breakfast place Where:1600 locations in 25 states, many in the South Lost points because: cleanliness and the mood![rest_fatz]()
Best: Fatz Eatz & Drinkz Style: sandwich place Where: 48 restaurants in the Southeast Won points because: grilled and fried sandwiches, entrées, and finger foods![rest_firstwatch]()
Best: First Watch Style: breakfast place Where: about 100 restaurants in 13 states Won points because: eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches.![rest_friendlys]()
Worst: Friendly's Style: lunch and ice cream place Where: throughout U.S. Lost points because: cleanliness, mood, lackluster service![rest_j_alexanders]()
Best: J. Alexander's Style: upscale American Where: 33 locations in 13 states Won points because: American classics, sandwiches, salads, and specialties such as grilled fish with mango papaya salsa.![rest_lepeep]()
Best: Le Peep Style: diner Where: 60 locations in 14 states Won points because: eggs, crepes, and salads![rest_bravo]()
Best: Bravo Cucina Italiana Style: Italian Where: 47 restaurants in 20 states Won points because: “upscale affordable dining” in a “Roman ruin” décor.Consumer Reports: best and worst restaurant chains
Consumer Reports says Americans spend about $1.7 billion each year eating out. The magazine surveyed more than 47,000 readers who ate a total of 110,517 meals at102 different chain restaurants and ranked them on taste, value, service, and mood. Here are the restaurants that rated at the top--and bottom.
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- Consumer Reports: best and worst restaurant chains
