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analei 10 years, 7 months ago.
Applebees here is a teen hang out..or a place for twenty-somethings…or people who like pre- frozen poor quality food. It makes other chains look great by comparison
Yes..and I think most people like these places because you know what you expect, it’s standardised, cheery and happy.
I have to admit the wait staff was friendly. I have been at Red Lobster a couple of times in my life, and I found the service quite friendly.
However, there is a diner with a great breakfast that i go to once in a while, and the waitresses are in their fifties and sixties and a total hoot. They make chili burger there..oh damn it is good.
You betcha – look at Olive Garden.
I had expectations that it should be good if its always packed capacity when i drive by it. Hmm..guess that is not a good indicator of quality, nor value.
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Yes, that is true. I went there wondering if there is something to they hype and we both left wondering..whyyyyyyyyyy?
Laughs..that is what my friend said. He owns a restaurant and thinks that place is boring as well.
What were you expecting ???
Unfortunately too many folks do this and these chains still flourish.
Unfortunately too many folks do this and these chains still flourish.
You might as well just go to McDonald’s – it will be cheaper. The service was good the last (final) time we went there but the food was nothing to write home about.
I’m guessing that this particular Applebee’s is located on Elm Street, because your dinner sounds like a nightmare!
Brad
I have never been a big fan of Applebee’s. Some years ago they seemed to be trying to up their quality a bit, but then they sold out to IHOP and the quality dropped below the basement again.
I had not heard of the sale to IHOP – all I know about IHOP today is they are terrible in every respect to what they were way back when – they left Cinci and came back and do not even resemble what they once were. Horrible pancakes.
On Applebee’s website history, IHOP purchased Applebee’s in 2007. First I knew of it too, don’t like either of them.
http://www.applebees.com/History.aspx http://www.applebees.com/History.aspx
The other night a friend and myself were discussing where to go for dinner. Somehow the lure of the usual haunts was not grabbing me so i suggested Applebee’s (HUGE MISTAKE).
We order the ultimate trio which consisted for two tiny riblets (4 inches long, 1 inch across), a half cup portion artichoke dip, corn chips (most were broken), and three tiny wonton tacos for $16.49. Then I had shrimp marinara which was priced $13.50 and this consisted of eight overcooked shrimps, 1 cup of mushy whole wheat penne, and loaded with Ragu tasting tomato sauce and way too much hot pepper. It was warm, not hot. We also got two strawberry daiquris.
Our bill came to 65 dollars for her meal, my meal, two drinks, and the appetizer we shared. If this has been a great meal, then fine, but the food was boring, standard, and flavourless, overpriced and overhyped. Yet, the place is always packed to the brim, noisy, and I still cannot figure it out. I should have gone for some Vietamese cuisine, diner, or fine Italian instead. Better value and food.
I have never been a big fan of Applebee’s. Some years ago they seemed to be trying to up their quality a bit, but then they sold out to IHOP and the quality dropped below the basement again.
I had not heard of the sale to IHOP – all I know about IHOP today is they are terrible in every respect to what they were way back when – they left Cinci and came back and do not even resemble what they once were. Horrible pancakes.
I have never been a big fan of Applebee’s. Some years ago they seemed to be trying to up their quality a bit, but then they sold out to IHOP and the quality dropped below the basement again.
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