14 chefs share what they really order from fast-food restaurants

Madison VanderbergAug 20, 2020, 00:19 IST

In-N-Out was a favorite among the chefs we spoke to.Hollis Johnson/Business Insider

Contrary to what you might believe, some chefs like to rave about their favorite fast-food items.
In-N-Out, McDonald's breakfast, and Del Taco's original menu items are some chef favorites.
Some chefs also told Insider they like to order Nathan's Famous beef hot dog and Chick-fil-A's grilled chicken club.

Although you may think that chefs only dine at high-end restaurants and cook for themselves, many have a big love for fast food.

And although everyone has their favorite order, if you're looking for a new item to try, who better to go to than a professional chef? And so, we asked 14 chefs what they order when they hit the fast-food drive-thru.

Read on to see their answers, which ranged from tacos to burgers to everything in between.

In-N-Out is the favorite fast-food restaurant among these professional chefs.

Several chefs said they love In-N-Out. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider

KFC's original fried chicken is "good old fashioned comfort food" for one chef.

This chef loves KFC. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

One chef called McDonald's sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle is a "masterpiece."

McGriddles are made with pancakes. Andrew LaSane for Insider

The Five Guys bacon cheeseburger is great, according to one chef, thanks to the grilled mushroom add-on.

The Five Guys burgers are even better with add-ons, according to one chef. Irene Jiang / Business Insider

Jack in the Box's tacos have a perfect meat-to-sauce-to-cheese ratio.

One chef loves the price of Jack in the Box's taco. Alfred L./Yelp

The McDonald’s Big Mac reminds this chef of his childhood.

He also loves a McChicken. Cate Gillon/Getty Images

Checkers' crispy seasoned french fries and the Big Buford burger are "heaven" to this chef.

The Big Buford burger from Checkers. Carlos M./Yelp

Whataburger’s Monterey Melt is a Texan staple for this chef.

Whataburger also serves onion rings. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider

Wendy's Double Stack is a simple delight for this chef.

Wendy's has a few types of burgers on its menu. Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Wendy's

Del Taco's quesadilla and plain taco are iconic for a reason, according to this chef.

This chef likes the quesadillas from Del Taco. Irene Jiang / Business Insider

Nathan's Famous beef hot dog is simply delicious to this chef.

Nathan's is known for its hot dogs. Nicole Raucheisen/Insider

Chick-fil-A's grilled chicken club with superfoods is a go-to.

Chick-fil-A's grilled chicken club. Hollis Johnson

Taco Bell's Double Decker taco has a soft and crunchy taco shell.

The taco has two shells. Irene Jiang / Business Insider

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