Michigan City Named One of the Worst for Fast Food
It’s obvious that we Americans love our fast food. I mean, in many Michigan cities, there’s a McDonald’s and Taco Bell on every corner. It’s a simple way to grab…
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It's obvious that we Americans love our fast food. I mean, in many Michigan cities, there's a McDonald's and Taco Bell on every corner. It's a simple way to grab a dish when you're in a pinch, and it's simply delicious, albeit not always very good for you.
So, which cities are best for satisfying hunger when you're super busy? LawnStarter has put together a study comparing the 200 biggest U.S. cities to rank 2023's Best Cities for Fast Food Lovers. "We looked for cities with access to plenty of fast-food establishments," they say in the study. "We also considered affordability and quality, including Thrillist’s Fasties Awards."
According to the study, the Sunshine State is apparently a big fan of fast food. "What better place to hold the fast-food crown than Burger King’s backyard?" they state. "Florida cities topped our ranking, with Orlando reigning supreme for the second year in a row. Miami (No. 3) might not have the most affordable or highest-rated fast food, but it has the most fast-food establishments per square mile of all the cities we ranked. Such easy access to fast food was enough to push Miami to third place overall. Orlando, however, comes out on top with the highest-quality to-go meals. O-Town has the most Fasties Award-winning food brands, too, followed by Tampa, which is tied for the No. 2 spot."
So, which Michigan city is one of the worst for fast food lovers in America? Detroit. We're No. 193 on the list out of 200. No. 1 on the list is Orlando, Florida, followed by New York, New York; Miami, Florida; San Francisco, California; and Chicago, Illinois. Find the full list here.
It's spring, and today it actually feels like it across much of Michigan. Of course, this is Michigan, which means at any given moment we could be graced with snow and ice, even mid-spring. But, right now, warm weather and ice cream are on the mind.
I simply love ice cream. It's probably my favorite food. The more chocolaty and decadent and cookie dough-laced, the better. Here in Michigan, we have an array of incredible ice cream shops, some that are open seasonally and others year-round. There's lots of ice cream to go around, whether you prefer soft-serve (not for me) or regular.
Pure Michigan has put together a list of the best ice cream shops in Michigan. If anybody knows their Mitten ice cream, it's Pure Michigan, since they handle all the touristy stuff around the state. Read on for the full list. I actually added my own picks to make this list 20, since some of the Pure Michigan picks have sadly closed. My main pick was the MSU Dairy Store on the campus of Michigan State University. If you're ever in East Lansing, it's really something you have to experience. They make all of their own ice cream, and since MSU is an agricultural college, you know it's some of the best-tasting stuff around. I also included Quality Dairy, which is known for its fantastic ice cream around mid-Michigan. If you have a favorite ice cream spot that was left out, reach out to me on social media and let me know.
20 Best Michigan Ice Cream Shops You Need to Visit
This list is via Pure Michigan, with five additional shops added item, including the MSU Dairy Store, from me.
