[wynot]

I like Applebees, and I usually have a decent server. They are definitely death on hidden sugars, and carbs though. For those who don't know, they do have steamed vegetables, but you won't find it on the menu.

I find sometimes they have a stupid attack however.

Right or wrong, I like the Brewtus burger, but I always tell them that I want it on a regular plate and without the bun. So they bring out a burger glued to the wax paper on one of those plastic raised and raised center plates.

At which time I ask my server, does this look like what I specifically asked for - do you want to eat wax paper?

I have now gotten to the point where I tell the server that their tip is relying on how that burger comes out to me!!! That seems to take care of it.

[Mothernature]

I've read the counts of other nutritional information at these restaurants. It is dangerous for a diabetic outside of carbs. The amount of sodium and bad fat (even in a chicken salad) is alarming.

I ate at Chili's when on vacation (had a gift card). The amount of salt used is obscene.

[KentT]

I love Applebees taste wise. Not good on providing accurate information on carbohydrate count or sugar content on foods. I have to commonly use temporary basal increases after eating there (mainly a client preferring to eat there). Difficult to adapt to for those on MDI therapy. One reason why I love pumping.

[slwood321]

The maple butter blondie is worth ordering even if I can only eat two bites. Our local applebees is great. They have a chicken breast entree that I get with steamed broccoli and it doesn't seem to bother me too much.

[owlyn]

I call it Crapplebees.

[mosaic]

The quesedilla burger WITHOUT SPECIAL SAUCE is about the only thing there that I can eat...

[brendak1254]

Originally Posted by Mothernature

I've read the counts of other nutritional information at these restaurants. It is dangerous for a diabetic outside of carbs. The amount of sodium and bad fat (even in a chicken salad) is alarming.

I ate at Chili's when on vacation (had a gift card). The amount of salt used is obscene.

Same thing at Chick-fil-A, which used to be my only fast food/drive through. It's scary how much sodium is in their food. I thought a plain grill chicken fillet, no butter, no bun, would be safe. No way. Check out their site sometime

Brenda