Comments on: What Are America’s Gayest Restaurant Chains?

By: CCGuy

CCGuy — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:48:50 +0000

@Jenna’s Bush: Doesn’t say a chain, asshole…If you’re hometown — or a lovely place you’ve visited — featured a gay eatery (a definition we’re gonna play loose with), tell us about it. We wants names, locations, websites, and if you can remember, you favorite menu item… read before you speak bitch

By: Ari

Ari — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:37:12 +0000

From Chicago:

I LOVE Hamburger Mary’s! It’s one of my favorite burger joints. It’s a little surprising to find out it’s part of a chain. The chicago one has never given off a vibe that a lot of chain restaurants have.

As for other places I don’t know too many.

Chicago Diner is smack-dab in Boys Town and a favorite of a close friend of mine. Every so often I eat at the IHOP where broadway and halsted hit, which has a nicer staff than the competing chains.

I’m not sure about this one, but Glen’s by montrose and damen is really good. Right across is a small bar that’s a good local hangout.

By: idforgotten

idforgotten — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:49:15 +0000

And how could I forget…

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN. Always seems to attract a high number of gay couples, and always staffs hot guys. Who I think (hope?) are gay. Anyway, a bit too snotty for a place whose best menu item is a waffle. But I digress…

By: idforgotten

idforgotten — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:46:34 +0000

CHIPOTLE. Every Chipotle I’ve ever been to staffs some of the cutest gay specimens of its regional demographics. It also always attracts a good number as patrons, too.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY. I don’t know if I’ve ever gone to CF without locking eyes with some guy I’d like to fuck. If, you know, I had the balls to just go pick up some stranger and fuck him.

PINKBERRY. Founded in West Hollywood, and it lives up to its name…

By: Jenna's Bush

Jenna's Bush — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:58:08 +0000

@fradiavolo: Not a chain, Einstein.

By: Alfonzo

Alfonzo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:52:01 +0000

@ Noelley B – Yep, it still is, but since then there are three more that are at least partially owned by Tom (can’t remember his last name: Ticoz, Fez and Switch.

By: Elvis Depressley

Elvis Depressley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:42:49 +0000

It’s a shame Hamburger Mary’s is a gay operated restaurant, but their Orlando location sure ain’t gay friendly. The staff is rude, and the service is horrible. Also, can we say overpriced much?

I would rather go to the fucking Olive Garden.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:25:02 +0000

Annie’s…gross.

By: chris

chris — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:32:46 +0000

OLGA’S KITCHEN in Michigan.

Olga’s is corporate with more than 30 locations in Michigan. It started in Birmingham, Mi* in the early 70s under a very ethnic greek immigrant, Olga. The food is all sandwiches with made in special olga bread (it’s texture is thicker than pita bread). It used to be only in malls*. They have JAFF bread. Just About Fat Free.* And a small majority of the servers and management staff are gay.*

*= Why Olga’s is gay-friendly.

By: Hyhybt

Hyhybt — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:51:44 +0000

Still looking for a way to subscribe without commenting :)

By: Noelley B

Noelley B — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:27:40 +0000

The Denny’s at 7th st and Camelback rd in Phoenix, AZ. At least, it was “the gay Denny’s when I lived there …. damn, seven years ago?

By: CCGuy

CCGuy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:33:53 +0000

Knock in Philadelphia – more upscale dining with bar. Gay owned and operated and 80-90% gay clientele….

By: DSNX

DSNX — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:48:21 +0000

Uh…every restaurant in Chelsea or Hell’s Kitchen?

By: ben doverr

ben doverr — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:09:15 +0000

We had (really, still have) a Mary’s in Ft. Lauderdale.

Legend goes, when the franchising fee didn’t sit well with ownership, they broke away, changed the names of menu items, etc.

Now known as Rosies Bar and Grill, on Wilton Drive, for those on a visit. As gay as it ever was.

By: dellisonly

dellisonly — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:52:06 +0000

Hunkies in Big D serves a fantastic greaseball old style diner burger and hand made shakes in the heart of Cedar Springs

By: fradiavolo

fradiavolo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:42:43 +0000

Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, on the corner of 17th and Corcoran, NW, in Washington, DC — about three blocks from Dupont Circle (DC’s Gay Central). Usually packed on weekend mornings.

By: strumpetwindsock

strumpetwindsock — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:04:07 +0000

They have had a location in Vancouver for about 25 years now too,

By: Mike McGuire

Mike McGuire — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:46:11 +0000

Thanks for the exposure! Not only for Mary’s, but for the other queer eateries out there. Much obliged!

-Mike (MJ) McGuire
Sous Chef, Hamburger Mary’s KC.

By: Cam

Cam — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:36:42 +0000

No. 2 · terrwill
OK Queerts, now you have to ‘splain to poor Mary why there are a bunch of inbred losers standing picketing outside their restaurants………….. : p
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LOL! Oh No, Poor Mary! You’re right!

By: terrwill

terrwill — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:35:58 +0000

OK Queerts, now you have to ‘splain to poor Mary why there are a bunch of inbred losers standing picketing outside their restaurants………….. : p

By: Cam

Cam — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:31:14 +0000

PW’s Sportsbar in the Washington DC/Baltimore Area I think qualifies because it combines gay and restaurant.

1. Won Best Gay Bar in Maryland chosen by Baltimore Out Loud Gay Paper.

2. Made the list of Best Burgers in the DC/Baltimore area according to WTOP radio.

Definitly Gay, Definitly a restaurant also. We usually head up in a group when we’ve gotta have one of their burgers.

http://www.pwssportsbar.com