5 Stars!!! Am I out of my mind??? I thought so too. Upon gathering my thoughts, this Wendy's positive rating is well deserved and here is why:
This location has gone through a complete transformation inside and out. Renovation for the building was long over due. After it was done, I didn't even feel I was in a fast food restaurant once walked in the door. Main entrance consisted of double doors, to keep the heat or cold out I presume. Once you enter the second door, you'll notice an electric fireplace to your left and a tv right above with couches surrounding them for customers to enjoy their meal with the comfort of watching their favorite bay area sports team. What once were tile floors are now wood. There are clear bamboo glass separating the line to the cashier and the dining floor. Condiment station has been completely redesigned. There is now a round table booth for larger parties. All the menus are LED screen displays. The soda machines have been upgraded to "freestyle" where you can create and mix your soda just like Wingstop. This list of their upgrades are already longer than a lot of my reviews! 5 stars already for their renovation.
As many of you know, Wendy's is like In-N-Out. Both fast food chains do not use frozen meat for their burgers. They don't waste their burgers either, any uncooked meat is then saved for their chili. One can certainly taste the difference in their burgers. Unfrozen meat is less dry and the natural flavors of the beef follows through each bite. The chicken sandwiches have a nice crispy texture and like the burgers, have a moist texture. Their natural-cut fries are ok. Unlike most fast food chains, the fries are cooked skin on. I am never a fan of this because it gives an uneven crunchy texture similar to Windstop and In-N-Out. What Wendy's have over its competitors are their chili, baked potatoes, and frosty's (soft serve ice cream). I usually get the first two during cold winter days and the later in the hot summer. Wonderful to have such options.
What really blew me over was the service. Service? Yes! The service has greatly improved since the building renovation. For one, everything came out quickly. Despite my request for no salt fries and an order of wild berry lemonade (was hand stirred), our order of three combos came no later than a minute and a half! When I went through the drive through, my food was ready as soon as I pulled up to the second window! Whatever system they changed to, it appears psychic-ly fast. No other fast food chain can provide such speed. During the middle of our meal, the manager even came out to ask how the food was and how we were doing! Everyone was shocked and surprised.
My experience at this newly transformed Wendy's was jaw dropping. I don't even receive such service in most upscale restaurants let alone a fast food chain. The interior decor was modern and clean. Food is well above averaged being fast food. I don't think one can ask for more when it comes to fast food. Would definitely grab something when I pass by. read more