Need a good place to eat tonight? Here's a list of some of my favorites!

1. IHOP

Whether I'm in a breakfast mood or not, IHOP is my absolute favorite restaurant. I love the waffles with fruit and whipped cream on top, and the meaty chicken tenders dipped in honey mustard! For more of a traditional supper, my go-to meal is the steak tips! Steak at a pancake house?! Yes. Try them. I'd take them over any steak from an actual steakhouse.

2. Cracker Barrel

As if the down-home, cozy country atmosphere isn't enough (and the opportunity to shop while you wait on your food!), the food is delicious. I (unashamedly) get the same meal every time I go. My order is always the grilled chicken tenderloins with sides of cole slaw (theee best!), cooked sweet baby carrots, and mashed potatoes. And don't forget the amazing blackberry jam and biscuits! (Little tip: if you don't want the biscuits or the cornbread with the meal, my mom always asks for seared sourdough bread... not on the menu but they understand!)

3. Panera Bread

This is a more recent addition to my favorites list, but it definitely has earned its spot! Broccoli cheddar soup is wonderful. But broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl?! A bowl you can eat? Unheard of! It is delicious! Any bread lover will find something to satisfy their cravings here! Equipped with fresh salads, sandwiches, and baked goods, Panera is the place to be!

4. Papa John's

This pizza place is tied with the next restaurant listed as my favorite pizza place. I'm a traditionalist: pepperoni every time. But Papa John's crispy but doughy crust, surplus of cheese, and arguably-better-than-the-pizza-itself garlic butter makes each bite a memorable experience. (I'm just talking about pizza, I know, I know... but when food is good, it is an experience!)

5. Pizza King

Not too many people know about or have tried Pizza King. If you are one of those people, you are definitely missing out! The cool thing about their pizza is that it is not cut in the usual triangle slices. Instead, it's cut into tiny squares. And their pepperoni is not the normal circular entities. They're tiny cubes and oh so delicious. They even can replace the typical pizza sauce with barbecue sauce, and it is definitely a worthwhile trade! They also have great bread sticks brushed with dill butter!!

These are just a couple of my favorites... what are yours?