"The corner fast-food location boasts a gleaming interior with counter seating, but no tables; a jovial pair of employees waved and beckoned me in. Its principal offering is spicy chicken sandwiches, but hamburgers are an important component of the menu, along with halal truck offerings like lamb kebabs and falafel over rice, as well as Philly cheesesteaks and fish sandwiches. I stepped inside and ordered the $6 cheeseburger. The guy asked me to enumerate exactly what I wanted on the burger. I said everything, and watched as he piled on lettuce, tomato, raw onions, and thick pickles — which turned out to be sweet pickles, in emulation of some of the city’s premium burgers. The patty was big and the cheese white American, and the liberally applied condiments were ketchup and mayo. The thing tasted great. I had to try the spicy chicken (zinger) sandwich, too. It featured two giant chicken tenders that had powdered cayenne in the breading, and there was some chipotle mayo in addition to a similar range of toppings. The zinger ($9) was better than the burger, with just the right amount of heat. In fact, it ranks among the city’s best fried chicken sandwiches. One of three locations." - Robert Sietsema
