Dairy Queen

I’ve been becoming increasingly disappointed with this DQ location. For several decades Dairy Queen made my favorite fast food burgers, that delicious authentic grilled flavor was the same no matter which DQ I went to. I recently went to satisfy my pregnancy craving for a big DQ burger and blizzard.
The wait wasn’t long, but my burger was missing a few ingredients, including the all-​important pickle chips. The music being piped in was loud hip-​hop music, which made me feel more like I was eating inside a Foot Locker at the mall. Not to mention the dozens, yes DOZENS, of flies that were all over the dining room. I had to drape a napkin over the straw on my drink to prevent them from helping themselves to my root beer. I was in such a disgusted hurry to leave that I finished my meal in record time and left without ordering the blizzard.
I will give this place another chance or two, as I’m hoping the poorly made burger and flies were just a fluke.

They charge for small cup of water! I know most places give you a very tight you cup instead of the regular cups. But charging at all just doesn’t seem right.

We came, we got ice cream, and we left. Something to note was that this location seemed to be the recipient of a number of awards, displayed proudly on the wall. The service was great and friendly, our ice cream treats were class DQ amazing, and the facility was clean, though definitely quite 80s. Worth a stop if you’re in the mood!

Consider this review a PSA to all of you who take your favorite spots for granted.
Living in Newtown Square, I only had to travel about 5 minutes to get to my nearest Dairy Queen. And folks, this wasnt your average run of the mill Dairy Queens. This was a sit down indoor one, that served Braizer foods.
If you arent lucky enough to know what this means, its basically a DQ that serves fast food… damn good fast food. Their burgers, were char-​grilled and delicious (falling somewhere between Wendys and 5 Guys but closer to 5 Guys) they also carried THE (rhymes with tree) best onion rings that i have ever eaten.
Combine that with the option of a Blizzard or sundae and you have heaven on earth. It was so close to where I lived, and I went often, but I also took it for granted. I realized this too late, when, a couple of years ago, the fam and I made a trek up there and were met with a sign that pulled down my pants and mocked me.
The sign explained that this Dairy Queen, was family run for 50 years. The current owners were getting up there and none of the new generation wanted to take it over so they were closing their doors and moving to sunny F.L.A. It is now poised to become a bank. Ive been Braizer-​free for about 2 years now.
Fast forward to present day. Im now working in Newark DE, searching for great lunch spots. On my way to a Wendys standby, I look over and see a rather large DQ. It cant just be icecream… do I smell O-​Rings? I did a little research and found that they do have the full Braizer menu… and then some.
There it was… the Flame thrower Burger! I had given up hope of ever seeing it again. Its a Bacon cheese burger, with a spicy hot sauce and jack cheese and its divine. To my pleasure, the O-​rings are an option with a combo, which includes a refillable drink. It comes to about $ 6 but to me, its priceless.
Its amazing to me that the quality here, is the same as it was in Newtown Square. The O-​rings dont sit under a lamp, they are made to order and they are crisp and tasty. The burger tastes like it comes from a grill, and is also fresh and juicy. Its made me realize what ive been missing with my local DQ closing.
They have so many food options for an icecream place. Wraps, hot dogs, club sandwiches, chicken fingers, shrimp basket, fries salad and of course, burgers (chicken, pulled pork and beef) fries and the first class O-​rings. I also saw many choices for kids meals which, as a dad, I appreciate. Thats aside from all the wonderful icecream that they carry, which I prolly wont even have a use for.
Service has been great, restraunt is kept clean, front and back (I looked while I was waiting for my food). It takes a little longer than the average fast food, but its well worth it.
I was lucky, dear readers. I took my original place for granted and it was taken away from me. Ill not make the same mistake with this one. or any of my favorite spots. As proof, take this review. Im already waxing way too poetic over a glorified soft serve dive. What can I say, im a simpleton and im impressed when any establishment can pack as many calories in me as possible. God Bless DQ!