Menu Run
One week, seven Arby's visits, one honest verdict on the returning trio: French Dip & Swiss, Wagyu Steakhouse Burger and Half-Pound Beef 'n Cheddar. Which are worth ordering, which to skip.
By Kate Ollinger · Posted July 9, 2026 · 10 min read
Value
Twelve chains, one strict budget. The dollar-menu wars are over but sub-$6 real meals are quietly better than they've been in years. My ranking of the seven best sub-$6 orders you can actually get today.
By Kate Ollinger · Posted July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Deep Dive
I spent a month ordering exclusively from the McDonald's app to see whether the stacked rewards + BOGO deals actually beat regular menu pricing. Short answer: yes, if you're a little strategic.
By Kate Ollinger · Posted June 25, 2026 · 7 min read
Menu Run
Twenty years since I last ordered one on purpose. Turns out the Whopper Jr. is a much better sandwich than my thirteen-year-old self gave it credit for — and it's still one of the best five-dollar orders in fast food.
By Kate Ollinger · Posted June 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Menu Run
Six years after the sandwich that broke the internet, I went back to see whether it holds up. Full-price, three separate visits, one delivery. Verdict: still the best national chain chicken sandwich.
By Kate Ollinger · Posted June 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Deep Dive
I attempted a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in my own kitchen for a week straight, comparing each home version to a fresh one from the drive-thru. Some things at home beat the original. Others really, really don't.
By Kate Ollinger · Posted May 20, 2026 · 7 min read