I tried 3 fast-food chains in Canada that you can't get in the US. Here's how they ranked from worst to best.

Business Insider's reporter ate at three Canadian fast-food chains — Pizza Pizza, Mary Brown's Chicken, and Triple O's — during her first trip to Vancouver, British Columbia.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI'm an American who sampled three Canadian fast-food chains in Vancouver, British Columbia.Pizza Pizza, Mary Brown's Chicken, and Triple O's are Canada-based chains that don't serve the US.I ranked my meals at each establishment from worst to best.As an American, fast food is a guilty pleasure of mine. Some nights, nothing beats scarfing down a cheeseburger combo meal I paid less than $20 for.So, when I traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first time in May, I sampled three Canadian fast-food chains that don't operate in the US. Here's how I'd rank them from worst to best.My least favorite chain was Pizza Pizza.A Pizza Pizza in Vancouver's West Point Grey neighborhood.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderPizza Pizza is a quick-service pizza joint that has been around since 1967. According to the company's website, there are more than 750 locations across Canada.I stopped by a location in Vancouver's West Point Grey neighborhood on a sunny early evening. Inside, the store was decorated with orange accents, from ceiling beams to strip lighting.I didn't see any other customers during my visit.I ordered a plain slice and a soda for $5.The reporter's order from Pizza Pizza.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI live in New York City, so I wasn't expecting to be blown away by a slice from a fast-food chain.The mozzarella on the slice, sourced from Canadian farmers, tasted fresh. However, the sauce was a bit too sweet for me, the crust was thicker and chewier than I like, and I thought it lacked crispiness and flavor.I ate about 75% of this slice before tossing the rest on my way out. Although it was a good deal, I wouldn't eat at Pizza Pizza again.I had a better meal at Mary Brown's Chicken.Inside a Mary Brown's Chicken in East Vancouver.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderMary Brown's Chicken was established in 1969 and has more than 270 locations in Canada, according to the company's website.I had lunch at the fried chicken chain's East Vancouver location and spotted 50-pound sacks of locally sourced potatoes, which are hand-cut and fried in-store.Some customers stopped in to pick up orders, while others ordered at the counter and dined in, like I did.I got a three-piece chicken meal for about $14.The reporter's order from Mary Brown's Chicken.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderMy meal included three pieces of bone-in chicken breaded with an over-50-year-old recipe, a side of "taters" (potato wedges), and a small coleslaw.The chicken was everything I hoped it would be — moist and flavorful with a crispy outer shell. I liked the seasoning on the taters, but they tasted a bit dry to me. I'm not a fan of coleslaw, so I skipped it.Although the sides didn't satisfy me, the chicken was so good that I would definitely return. So Mary Brown's Chicken takes the middle slot in my ranking.Triple O's not only tops this list — it may be my favorite fast-food chain of all time.Inside a Triple O's in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderOwned by White Spot Hospitality, Triple O's opened in Vancouver in 1997, according to the company's website. Today, the fast-food chain — which serves burgers, breakfast, sandwiches, and shakes — has 70 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.I had an early lunch at the Triple O's in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood, where many customers shuffled in and out throughout my visit.I ordered a cheeseburger meal for $16.The reporter's order from Triple O's.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderMy meal included a cheeseburger with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and a secret sauce. It also came with a long pickle slice that I stuffed inside the sandwich, fries with a side of gravy, and a soda.The burger was juicy and flavorful, complemented by the tangy sauce, crispy lettuce, and fresh-tasting tomatoes. Unlike many fast-food burgers, the bread didn't feel like an afterthought. The thick bun was chewy inside, and the toasted exterior protected it from sogginess.I thought the fries, made from locally sourced potatoes, were the best in the fast-food game. They were thick and soft inside with a crispy outer layer, and the gravy made them taste like Thanksgiving dinner.I savored every bit of this meal. By the end, I was fairly certain it was the best fast-food meal I'd ever had. I'll return to Triple O's whenever I visit the Canadian provinces it serves.Read the original article on Business Insider

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