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Orlando Gonzalez
Jun 12, 2026
Fazoli's is one of those restaurants where you wonder about the theme they carry and ask yourself, "An American-Italian fast-food restaurant? That can't be good - that'll never work!" Well, after paying a visit to this establishment, I'm pleased to say that my recent visit easily disproves that notion to whomever may hold it!
On June 3rd, I and a friend paid a visit to eat dinner, and we both decided to choose the breaded chicken alfredo plates along with two breadsticks and a couple of drinks. Unlike my friend, however, I went for the famous Cheesecake Factory cheesecake topped with juicy strawberries, out of a want to see how Fazoli's did with their desserts. Unlike other fast-food restaurants, the staff brings your meals out to you at your booth and they're placed on fancy-looking dinner plates instead of standard, bland, fast-food plates. The silverware is provided next to the soda machines, and the seasonings are located on the tables.
Before I get to the food, I will say that the exterior and interior design of the place looks good. It give off a quiet and confident vibe that makes me want to go chill and eat here rather than go through the drive-thru. The interior, in particular, carries warm reds and browns, and features comfortable chairs and benches, overhead glass pendant lights, and two dividing walls. It's classic-looking, but not dated enough to where you want to say, "Man, this place looks ancient!"
Now, as for the food and service, I was left both impressed, but still wanting more. The fettuccine alfredo cuisine was properly cooked with enough sauce, but I think some more chicken could've been added in to provide more protein and balance out the large amount of pasta. I also believe that the man who served us wasn't particularly polite, but not to the point where I would say that he was downright rude. He just seemed like he lacked kindness or enthusiasm. I have zero complaints for the breadsticks; they were possibly the best ones I've ever tasted in a LONG time! Talk about "baked fresh" - WOW!
Finally, we have the cheesecake. Unlike our main courses, the cheesecake came inside a plastic container instead of a ceramic plate, which didn't carry the same "casual-fine" dining feeling that I got when our main meals were delivered. Despite that, the cheesecake was amazing to eat! Every bite was soft, smooth, and full of that world-renowned rich, creamy, vanilla-cream cheese-like flavor. For the cost, the cheesecakes served by Fazoli's are at a fraction of the cost compared to what you can get at the Cheesecake Factory, so if you desire a taste of their goods, but are on a tight budget, Fazoli's would serve as a clever way to save some money and experience one of the best cheesecakes in town.
In summary, Fazoli's is an underrated franchise that delivers high-quality food and uncommon, but appealing casual fine-dining experience at a very affordable price. If you decide to go there without coupons, expect yourself to pay $40+ for two, but if you do have some, you can bring the price down to about $30. I look forward to coming back here to try out more of their options!