A review from one of my 8th grade students...
On January 12th i decided to stop by the runza off highway 36 to get something to eat. The restaurant is only ever busy around lunch and dinner time, and even then there is almost always tables available. The staff are quick and helpful and the tables are clean which creates a good eating experience. If you're looking for a quick lunch this is the place to go.
The restaurant is open from 10:30 to 9:00. I stopped there around lunch. There was two people standing ahead of me which is pretty busy for a small town food place. The line went by extremely quick which I was surprised by considering that the only people working there at the time was a couple of teenagers. When I got to the front I ordered a double cheeseburger, fries, and a large iced coffee. I went and sat down by the window and my food was out in less than five minutes. The staff were kind and worked quickly which in all honesty probably added two stars on this review.
The food that was served could have been better, The cheeseburger looked amazing, which is rare for a fast food place, you would think it tastes amazing as well, right? Well, you could not be much further from the truth. The burger was well overcooked and grease was (quite literally) pouring out of it. The fries (The writing on the outside of the building says "World's best fries") were not much better. They were crunchy with very little potato to be found in the middle. Now, the iced coffee. You must be thinking "Oh, they surely can't mess up an iced coffee" but if that is in fact what you were thinking I have bad news for you. The coffee was decent at first but it left an absolutely horrid aftertaste in my mouth.
This review was a bit harsh, I realize that. I think that if you're looking for quick and simple lunch and you happen to be close this is the place to go.
Another review from one of my 8th grade students....
Pros
-Fast food service
-Sociable staff
-Family friendly
-Drive-thru window
-Weekly quotes on their sign
-Has television
Cons
-Can get busy at times
Runza is mostly just in Nebraska. The Runza on 15757 CW Hadan Drive makes you feel welcome because of the staffs' friendliness. They have especially fast service going through the drive-thru or ordering inside. While the restaurant is family friendly, you would not want to take your first date there. First of all, Runza can get pretty busy on weeknights, which leads to slow service then. But, their staff is always giving you tips on the best prices and combos.
I have gone to Runza a lot in my life. Either when I am having a hard time and want some good food, or won a volleyball game and want to celebrate, Runza would be my first pick. They have fast food for cheap prices, and offer a variety of ice cream too, which I like most about it. Their fries tastes like they could be from heaven, while their shakes aren't far behind. Runza offers signature Runza sandwiches, burgers, onion rings, and fries. Runza is very local and you will probably prefer this one more than others because of that. At this Runza, everyone knows and is sociable with everyone.
My overall rating I would give the Runza in Bennington would be a 3 out of 5 stars. This is because even though it is family friendly and local, it can get busy at times and service get especially slower in the evenings. Runza does provide great signature fries and burgers, though. I would recommend this place over others because the staff there is very friendly. They are very good about giving you your full order and not forgetting any of your food. read more