Supporting My Local Fast Food Joint

I know, I know... fast food is bad for you. It will clog your arteries and shave valuable years off of your life. I'm not going to offend your delicate sensibilities by suggesting that you start frequenting your local Jack in the Box or Carl's Jr. No, I'm talking about those great little mom & pop joints, happy to have 3 or maybe 4 locations, that are becoming as scarce as my hairline.

Places where the employees actually care about the quality of the food they give you. Where the staff is large enough to serve you quickly, but small enough for them to actually remember you when you come in. I'm talking about a spot where you can get a burger and zucchini strips that look as good as this:

The Johnny California Burger (from Johnny's Burgers in Santa Ana)
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I don't mean to sound like a commercial, but I really can't say enough about this place. They have the best burgers I think I've ever had, 7 different types of grilled cheese (all of which are amazing), great vegetarian sandwiches (like their Sweet Potato & Avocado), and a shit ton of beakfast choices too!

They also carry Vintage & Original Recipe Sodas:

American Root Beer, Ginger Ale and Black Cherry
Moxie Cream Soda, Orange Cream and Cherry
Nesbitt's Orange, Strawberry and Peach
Red Ribbon Cherry, Root Beer and Grape
Plantation Style Mint Julep
Coca Cola (original recipe)
Dr. Pepper (original recipe w/ Imperial pure cane sugar)
Bubble Up!
Pennsylvania Punch Sweet Blossom
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I'm telling you... it's hard to find something more satisfying than a perfectly made hamburger with a side of Johnny's zucchini strips (or fries or sweet potato fries), chased with a cold bottle of original recipe Dr Pepper or Moxie Cream Soda.

As a bonus you can sit comfortably in a brand new booth, listen to some great oldies and revel in the knowledge that this used to be a Carl's Jr (which also means they actually have a drive-thru).

Unfortunately, because this is a new location for Johnny's Burgers, I haven't seen them getting too much business. So if you're ever in the area of Santa Ana/ Tustin and want some great food at very affordable prices, give them a try. If you're not sure what to try, hit me up and I'll give you some ideas. Hell, I might even join you.

Johnny's Burgers (#4) can be found at: 2029 E. 1st Street Santa Ana, CA 92705. I guarantee it's worth your time.