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I went to In-n-Out for the first time last Summer when I visited San Diego. I must say, that was a divine burger. We didn't know about the origins of the restaurant at first until, we saw a cup that we were throwing away. I hope that there will be one in heaven since us midwesterners only get it on vacation. I'm waiting to see what you say about Chick-Fil-A before I make my final decision…

Double Double Animal Style, fries, vanilla shake. Sadly, it made me barf when I was pregnant, but now it is a staple of every vacation to CA. We actually map In N Out locations before we leave CO. We don't want to miss out.

The closest in-n-out to me is well over a thousand miles away. I think instead that this should be a debate about coffee. Kaladi Brothers (AK) beats all contenders! Starbucks is the worst of all. I'd rather drink cold, black, dilute, poisoned coffee.

I've eaten at In and Out MANY times in Cali & Vegas. I never knew it was a Christian org, or ever noticed the scripture references on the wrappers and cups. Fascinating! I know what we're having for dinner tonight!

Having lived in East Tennessee for 2 years after having lived in Southern California my whole life, I'd have to agree that comparing the two is apples and oranges. I'm an In-N-Out diehard, in fact, I ate it too much in college (if such a phrase could ever be uttered), but whilst living in East Tennessee, Chik-fil-a became 1A in my book of fast food. Although I've moved back to CA, I find myself getting whimsical about Chik-fil-a.

In-N-Out also uses other Bible Verses on other paper products, Revelation 3:20, Proverbs 3:5, Nahum 1:7, John 14:6 and 1 Corinthians 13:13.

I vote for Skin Thrashers.
Best hot dogs in the world and going there is like going to church.
Even the signs say so, "If you wouldn't do it or say it in church, don't do it or say it here".

the Lord delights in marriage, so my husband and i decided to honor him by having in-n-out at our wedding. chick fil-a is nice too, but let's be honest, chick fil-a wouldn't have been nearly as classy as in-n-out for a wedding. let's just look at their logos. what's better: desperate cows or cheery red palm trees?

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I can't wait for tomorrow's post…

But BTW – I order a grilled cheese with grilled onions, extra spread. And I've never eaten at Five Guys.

I’m really looking forward to tomorrow because chick fil a is my absolute favorite fast food! Besides all the other wonderful things spoken about CFA I must add CFA is, to my knowledge, the *only* fast food chain that is not in debt. Maybe I’m stepping on toes and that’ll be in tomorrows post, but can In N Out say that?!
also I must say I’ve never had the pleasure of eating In N Out, but if I ever find myself in Cali it is my first stop!

Grew up in SOCAL, now living in Florida. There is no comparison. When I fly into a city with an In and Out, I always go out of my way to stop. Never once have I ever thought of even moving over one lane to go to Chik Fil A. Wear an In and Out tee shirt and you will undoubtedly find a devotee who then mourns the rest of the day thinking about a double-double. Wear something from Chik Fil A and at best someone will remark hhow their commercials are somewhat funny.

Behold- I bring good news to all people…

In Ontario California, right off the 10, both opportunities for blessedness are right next to each other, sharing a parking lot.

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Ebony and Ivory, as it were.

Oh, and In N Out is great if you order "picnic style"- pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, catsup, mustard double double

Acts 1:21 kind of settles it, if you are reading the NIV.
"…Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us…"

I defy you to find Chick-fil-A in the scriptures.

I think that is the second time I have seen you call Chipotle evil for not giving you free chips. I actually think it makes them less evil — they don't make me pay more for a burrito just so you can have 'free' chips.

Letting you pay extra for chips you want is far better than making me pay extra for chips I don't want.

I may have almost spit out my soda from laughing after this one:

2. They have disciples, not fans.
If devoted followers is one of the pre-requisites for selecting a fast food restaurant for heaven then prepare to eat In-n-Out inside those pearly gates. In-n-Out followers are intense. If you ever want to test that out, just casually say this sentence to one: “I like In-n-Out, but it’s no Five Guys.” Then step back slowly and prepare to have blows rained down upon you.

So accurate too!!! Go ahead, diss In-N-Out and see what happens.

Sadly, as a Canadian there are no In and Outs or Chick-Fil-A's here. The arguement for Canadian Christians would be Swiss Chalet or Tim Horton's(which is THE only real choice of coffee). Personally i think the restaurants in Heaven will have giant menus from all of the favorite restaurants of the faithful. That way, i can get Taco Bell, Wendy's, pizza from my favorite local shop, and a nice cup of coffee from Tim Horton's in the same place.

My favorite custom order is "Fries well done." I didn't used to like In-n-Out because the fries were not crispy enough…and then I learned that I could order them, "Well done." Ever since then I have been your typical In-n-Out lovin' CA girl.

I think the real question is, will there be cellulite in heaven? Or will a double-double animal style somehow supernaturally metabolize and not cause me to gain a b'jillion pounds?

In Northern California we have In-N-Out (I have two within 10 minutes of my desk right now) but no Chick-Fil-A. My adult kids live in Southern California; they serve Chick-Fil-A at my son's college baseball field snack bar. I've also had it fresh from the restaurant in my daugher's town. CFA makes a nice chicken sandwich, but I absolutely love In-N-Out. My order is a cheeseburger with grilled onions, and fries (no ketchup, thank you very much),. My husband is from So. Cal. and used to patronize In-N-Out #1. And I agree there needs to be room for Mexican food and maybe even Chinese fast food in heaven.

Pretty simple –

Since Truett Cathy will be in heaven, there will be a Chick-Fil-A.

Since the other guy will be in Hades, there will be no In-N-Out burger.

N-n-no Chipotle in heaven? Perish the thought. *tear*

In my three months in CA… I was told numerous times that In-and-Out was run by Mormons.

Which kinda effects the decision, I feel.

In'n'Out! #2 Animal Style, For the WIN!

I started eating at In And Out in the late seventies while living in L.A.. They were very good and a nice substitute for places like The Bucket and Cassells which were not open at night. Those places have really gone down hill over the years mostly because the people with the vision to open them passed them on to people who were only looking to make a lot of money.

Living in the Chicago now I always make In And Out my firsts top after landing. On the return home I try and pick one up for a meal on the plane and an extra for my burger junkie daughter Katie who will usually eat it cold as soon as I get it home.

Haber not been to So Cal for over 3 years but am eagerlly anticipating the double double cowboy that I will be eating at about 2:30 on January 18 at the location near Rosecrans in San Diego.

Never have had Chic Filet.

Whoever said Whataburger will be in Heaven should be excommunicated. Just kidding. But seriously, they should be kicked out of church. Last time I ate that junk my colon exploded.

I do miss Freebirds (those of you not from Central Texas are missing out). It is a million times better than Chipotle.

It would be hard to get by without Sonic. Cherry Limeade? Apple Juice Slush? Grape Dr. Pepper? Breakfast Burritos for dinner? Chili Cheese Tots with Jalapenos? Forget about it.

Living in Houston for 3 years, I had to do without Taco Bueno (they opened one in Houston right after I moved). That was the opposite of heaven for me. The best salsa of any restaurant–fast food or otherwise.

But Jon is talking about restaurants which have a "Christian" focus. I've grown up with Chick-fil-A. We had one in the student center in college. Chicken Biscuits for breakfast right after chapel everyday was a little like Heaven.

Only had In-N-Out once when I was in LA, and I can see the devotion. It was great, and the customization is awesome. I would argue for both in Heaven. You can't really compare the two, because they are two different types of food. They both do what they do with excellence.

I would like to submit another "Christian" restaurant for inclusion in Heaven. It can't be Heaven without pizza. Larry's Pizza in Arkansas is a little slice of Heaven (pun intended). First, they have Scripture included in their mission statement which is posted on the wall of the restaurant.

Then you have the pizzas. I don't mean just your plain old pepperoni. I'm talking special concoctions like BBQ pork pizza, Fajita pizza, Buffalo Chicken Ranch pizza, and Loaded Baked Potato pizza (yes, potatoes on a pizza). They do a buffet and a thing called a "pizza parade." Workers parade pizzas through the restaurant, delivering slices of your favorites right to your table.

I just made myself drool.

Just be warned that Californians have been known to prank newbies with the secret menu a bit.

Sure, 'Jungle Style' is the best! *snicker*

I love In N Out! I always order a cheesburger protein style with Light Fry Animal Style. I really hope that it will be served in heaven because it is delicious!

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Oh, Jon, as if there's any REAL debate. In-N-Out, of course. Have you HAD their shakes? Nothing short of divine. Reasons, besides their milk shakes, that In-N-Out is going to be in Heaven:

–My step father is from Georgia and eats In-N-Out after church on Sundays.
–Beef is better than chicken.
–My sister-in-law worked there for five years and ate it every day and never got sick of it, even while pregnant. If that doesn't bode well for eternity, I don't know what does.
–I've known no less than five pastors to mention In-N-Out during sermons, and it was basically, "If I didn't have to be here, I'd be at In-N-Out." OK, maybe that's a slight exaggeration–I'm sure they were using it in an illustration/story of some sort–but I have heard it mentioned quite a few times alongside the Word of God. So In-N-Out is gonna be riiiight at home in Heaven.

I'm surprised that the weirdness the concept of faith based restaurants has been touched on much so far. In a lot of other parts of the world people would be totally wierded out if you put bible verses on their fast food containers and the idea of a christian restaurant would be the subject of mockery.

In Heaven, there will be Cuban food. Like the South Florida restaurant, Las Vegas. There's not overt in Christianity but #1 a lot of people go there after church and #2 most Cubans are Catholic anyway.

This vote should honestly only apply to people who have tried both restaurants.

We have both, and I always say a prayer thanking God for the fine example of Chick-Fil-A anytime I'm driving past them on the way to In-N-Out.

Animal Style is not a food option, it's a way of life!

Does it really matter which restaurant chain that we as Christian support? I think it is personal preference. We should be careful what we eat, regardless of which eatery we choose. We are to be good stewards of our body, which is the Temple of The Holy Spirit.

a little piece of my heart just died at the idea of no chipotle in heaven…

There is no competition. INO wins in a landslide! Both have a great mission, are still family-owned, and are quality Christian organizations (FYI – INO is not Mormon owned). But INO was popular enough to break into the California culture. Sun, surf, movie stars, and In N Out. INO wins for the sheer amount of dedicated disciples it has. No other food joint comes close.

I knew tons of people that worked at the INO on Rosecrans & Sports Arena in San Diego in the early part of this decade. Great people!

When I fly home for Christmas from Texas, the 1st place I’ll stop is INO. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that from someone. CFA is good, but no one is salivating for some chicken strips after being away from them for so long. Chick-fil-A has lukewarm followers. There’s no doubt about the intense following, and consequently the confirmed salvation, of an In N Out devotee )

Being in In-N-Out country I would say they win hands down. Double-Double Animal Style with Well Done Fries, by the way. Those even mentioning Jack n' Some Junk really just need to get some standards. We got our first CFA a year and a half ago, along with our first friends from Peach Tree City. I think they still like CFA, home attachment, but do say that quality is better back in Georgia.

Heaven will be like San Marcos Blvd exit off of Hwy 78 in San Diego County. Where a Chic-fil-a opened up right next to an In-n-Out. They share the same parking lot, its great! Only Chic-fil-a is closed on Sunday, so no post sermon lunch there. However, that means that their employees can actually go to church.

In-n-out doesn't stop with the verses on the burger wrappers. There is an entire road to salvation on burger, fries, soda, and if you can find them, the blue water cups!

Obviously, it's gonna be Chik-Fil-A. Jesus, after all, wants us to go to every tribe, tongue, and nation. In-N-Out is only in the western states. Chik-Fil-A is the world's second largest chicken chain. Who's more evangelical?

Does In-and-Out close on Sunday? ANd if so, does everyone on CA crave them the most starting at 12:01 on Sunday?

Wow. Bad typing. TGIF!

I was born in the south, live in TN and lived in GA for 7 years before this, but I spent 7 years in the heavenly land of In-n-Out. Chick-fil-a is dumpster diving in comparison.

HANDS DOWN it's In-n-Out. There is NO question.

West coast is the best coast. In-n-Out is without a DOUBT better than bird-slice (aka chic-fil-a)

If you've ever had that last bite of awesomeness–the toasted bun with the melted cheese, mixed in with the grilled onions–this is an easy question.

Props to CFA for closing on Sundays though.

(And if you live in the SF Bay Area, there is a Chick-Fil-A in Fairfield so you can make an intelligent comparison, and find out for yourself.)

Just for the John 3:16 reference, I will be visiting In-N-Out rather than McD or Wendy's or any of those other places when I have a fast food craving…still love Chick-fil-A more.

And Chipotle is my favorite. I don't think they'll be allowed to charge extra for chips in heaven.

We just moved to Phoenix, and I had my 1st In-n-out about a month ago. You know those bun-colored wrappers they wrap the burger in that sits inside the white wrapper? Yeah, I ate about half that bun-colored wrapper before I realized it was paper, the burger was THAT good…I've learned however, from that incident.

In-N-Out Burgers are okay but I've learned when I'm with a member of their cult to just say, "yes….it is the best burger I've ever eaten in my life." It saves the argument to follow if you disagree. White Castle rules!!

Oh, you're all so wrong. Jesus was Catholic, and He was born in Rome, so all the food in heaven will be Italian!

Duh!

i am currently employed by in-n-out burger. i eat a dblmt-wo, a fry &a pink lemon-up, practically every day. if that's what they're serving in heaven, i'm going to need to have a word with God.
they also have prov. 3:5 on their bags, i think. i don't really pay attention to what it's on, but it's there. oh, it's there.

also, there is no such thing as monkey or gorilla style &we don't make our fries "dirty", neither do we have chili fries, chili, hot dogs, onion rings or fried zuchini.

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Ok, better late than never, but I have something to share. Recently I have learned that in Chandler, Arizona, (Southeast of Phoenix) there will be both an In-N-Out and a Chick-fil-A very near each other. The former has been there for a few years, I'm guessing the latter will be finished with construction by January or February 2010. Should you ever want to try both on the same day or want to avoid some sort of schism between your friends, they are at the Northeast corner of the 101 freeway (aka Price Rd.) and Chandler Blvd. This will be simulposted to the Chick-fil-A discussion.