Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island in Fort Wayne, Indiana
I don’t want to undermine how good the cheeseburger was at Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island, but it was no match for the coney dog.
COMFORT FOOD
Below is everything in the comfort food category on the Burger Beast site which will fill your virtual stomach with goodness.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken – Ft. Wayne, Indiana
I was familiar with Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken and its history but I had never driven past one on any of my travels.
Then, I saw it at a distance.
My wife Marcela was driving and I went into unbearable child mode to let her know that we needed to pull in and eat some fried chicken.
The Bearded Pig BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida
We hit up a couple of Jacksonville restaurants I had my eye on but The Bearded Pig BBQ was the only restaurant on my list that everyone was excited to try.
Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken in Westchester
There are three Mojo Donuts locations, but I’m at the Westchester one 99% of the time.
Please don’t eat up all the Apple Fritters before I get there!
Red Rooster in Marco Island, Florida
Red Rooster is my new go-to spot for home cookin’ in Marco Island.
Grab a skillet for breakfast and a sandwich for lunch, you’ll have a great day!
Nic’s New York Pizza in North Miami, Florida
Nic’s New York Pizza moved to North Miami from its original spot in Hialeah.
Everything tastes the same, plus there’s actual parking now!
Sami’s Pizza & Grill in Marco Island, Florida
One summer during my stay in Marco Island it was Sami’s Kwik Stop, the following year it was Sami’s Pizza & Grill. I’m not complaining, the pizza is great!
Try The Hot Tamales at Champy’s Fried Chicken!
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken is known for their chicken but watch out for their secret weapon, Mississippi Hot Tamales!
Killer Melts & Burgers in Kendall, Florida
Killer Melts originally began its life as a Miami food truck that featured grilled cheeses and burgers. There are now 2 restaurant locations in Kendall and at Yumbrella.