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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Donut FriendSee Donut Friend Video ($)
(2796 ratings)

5107 York Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(213) 995-6191
donutfriend.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Delights"
  • Bacon Maple Donut
    topped w/ real maple glaze & coconut bacon
  • Polar Berry Club Donut
    lemon glaze, fresh mixed berries & mint on top of a traditional donut
  • Strawberrylab Donut
    traditional donut filled w/ whipped cream, fresh strawberries, & topped w/ chocolate glaze; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2796 ratings
Dudley's on ShortSee Dudley's on Short Video ($$$)
(256 ratings)

259 W Short St Map It!
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-1010
dudleysonshort.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Tournedos Maxwell
    petite filets, lump crab, potato puree, Bearnaise
 4.0 out of 5
256 ratings		 since 1981; located in former bank in historic Dudley's Square
Eatalian Cafe ($$)
(3168 ratings)

15500 S Broadway Map It!
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 532-8880
eataliangroup.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Pasta Carbonara
    egg & Parmigiano Reggiano white sauce tossed w/ crispy bacon & finished w/ ground black pepper; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3168 ratings		 a fitting stage for the cafe's culinary theater, where performances are played out behind an all-access panorama of windows that peer into the restaurant's inner workrooms
Egg ShopSee Egg Shop Video ($$)
(1268 ratings)

151 Elizabeth St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(646) 666-0810
www.eggshopnyc.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"
  • "B.E.C." (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) Sandwich
    broke yolk, McAdam white cheddar, Black Forest bacon, tomato jam, fresh pickled jalapeno, panini roll; Marc gets it w/ fried chicken on the side; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1268 ratings
El VezSee El Vez Video ($$)
(3585 ratings)

121 S 13th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-9800
www.elvezrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Macho Nacho Platter
    nachos topped w/ chorizo, black beans, smoked chili salsa, crema fresca, white cheddar, monterey jack; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3585 ratings		 kitschy modern decor
EsconditeSee Escondite Video ($$)
(697 ratings)

410 Boyd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-1800
www.theescondite.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Guilty Obsessions"
Man Finds Food, Episode: "Incognito in Escondido"
  • John Belu-Cheese Burger
    burger patty w/ crumbled bleu cheese, battered, fried, then tossed in house buffalo sauce & topped w/ bleu cheese dressing & pringles for crunch; available on Tuesdays only (check menu for updates); looks good!
  • Godzilla Destroys Sandwich
    off-menu item; 6oz NY strip steak, toasted hash browns, apple-wood bacon, 2 fried eggs, provolone cheese, grilled onions & mushrooms; served on a french roll & topped w/ breakfast gravy & Mexican hot sauce; looks sloppy & good
 4.0 out of 5
697 ratings		 sports bar; "Escondite" translate to "hidden"...hence there is no signage at the front and entrance is discreetly on the side
F McLintocks Saloon & Dining HouseSee F McLintocks Saloon & Dining House Video ($$$)
(826 ratings)

750 Mattie Rd Map It!
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-1892
www.mclintocks.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!"
  • Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
    topped w/ melted blue cheese & blue cheese sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
826 ratings
FahrenheitSee Fahrenheit Video ($$$)
(417 ratings)

55 Public Square Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 781-8858
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"
  • "Cleveland" Nachos
    house made potato chips (instead of corn chips) topped w/ roasted garlic Parmesan fondu, bacon bits & more Parmesan; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
417 ratings
Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda FountainSee Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain Video ($$)
(876 ratings)

1526 Mission St Map It!
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-1414
www.fairoakspharmacy.net
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Ooey-Gooey Obsessions"
Ice Cream Paradise
  • "The Kitchen Sink"
    GIANT ice cream sundae (recommended for 4 persons); your choice of 8 ice cream flavors, 8 toppings, diced banana & brownie chunks; CHALLENGE: 2 persons in 30 minutes
  • Ice Cream
    Old Fashion Sundaes, Banana Splits
  • Ice Cream Soda
    top seller
 3.5 out of 5
876 ratings		 since 1915; old-fashion soda fountain in old-fashion hometown nostalgic 1950s-style drugstore; menu consists of items from the past such as Lime Rickies, Egg Creams, Milk Shakes
Fiore Deli of HobokenSee Fiore Deli of Hoboken Video ($)
(681 ratings)

414 Adams St Map It!
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-1655
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Hoboken, NJ"
  • Roast Beef & Mutz Sub
    long sub w/ roast beef, "mutz" (homemade mozzarella) topped w/ au jus gravy; looks good!; roasted seasoned top-round beef; served on an Italian loaf w/ homemade mozzarella; topped w/ homemade brown gravy; "so tender, just melts in your mouth" –Casey Webb; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
681 ratings		 est. 1913; serving traditional deli fare
Flavor TableSee Flavor Table Video ($$)
(836 ratings)

2812 W Florence Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 751-6000
www.redsflavortable.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Salty Addictions"
  • Peach Cobbler French Toast
 4.5 out of 5
836 ratings
Flying Monkey BakerySee Flying Monkey Bakery Video ($)
(394 ratings)

12th St & Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 928-0340
www.flyingmonkeyphilly.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Thanksgiving Madness"
  • Butter Cake
    top seller; classic house recipe, baked by the tray & cut into squares; "too good for words" (from its website)
  • Pumpple Cake
    chocolate cake w/ pumpkin pie baked inside & vanilla cake w/ apple pie baked inside; filled & frosted w/ vanilla buttercream; served by the slice from October 1st through March 1st; whole cakes are available by special order year-round but require 72 hours notice
 3.5 out of 5
394 ratings		 est. 2010; homestyle bakeshop focused on seasonal & local ingredients, offering cakes, confections, brownies & more; at Reading Terminal Market
Forge [CLOSED]See Forge Video ($$$$)
(817 ratings)

432 W 41st St Map It!
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 538-8533
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet Eats vs. Decadent Treats"
  • "Super Steak"
    16oz dry-aged prime NY strip; Rocco gets it w/ side of "Rossini" (foie gras & black truffles) served on top; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
817 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 1968; restaurant & wine bar
Fox Bros. Bar-B-QSee Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(4684 ratings)

1238 Dekalb Ave NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 577-4030
www.foxbrosbbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried and Gone to Heaven"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Biscuits to Brisket"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Chili Three Ways"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Atlanta, GA"
  • Chicken Fried Ribs
    "a little bit of heaven in your mouth!" -Marc Murphy; double sided, thick cut smoked ribs that are breaded, deep-fried & served w/ housemade white BBQ sauce
  • Fox Bros. "Burger"
    chopped Brisket topped w/ bacon, tomato, red onion, pickles, melted pimento cheese & jalapeno mayo on a buttered, toasted brioche bun; looks good
  • Brisket Chili
    chopped brisket cooked w/ diced white onion, jalapeno, garlic, stewed tomatoes, adobo sauce & other spices; served w/ cheese, onions, jalapenos on top of basket corn chips
  • Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
    fresh jalapenos stuffed w/ BBQ pork & cream cheese & deep fried; served w/ ranch; looks good
  • The Everything Plate
    choice of four meat portions: pulled pork/ beef brisket (chopped/sliced)/ 1/4 chicken/ ribs/ 4 wings; Buddy gets ribs, brisket, wings & pulled pork; looks good
  • Beef Short Rib
    9-inch, bone in beef rib w/ salt & pepper rub; smoked over oak & hickory for 12 hrs; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
4684 ratings		 opened in 2007; owned & operated by twin brothers; Other Recipes: Bar-B-Q Brisket Chili | Brisket
Frach's Fried Ice Cream [CLOSED]See Frach's Fried Ice Cream Video ($$)
(73 ratings)

Burbank, CA 91502
(323) 635-9336
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Fried Ice Cream
    Duff recommends the "Original" (home made vanilla ice cream core, surrounded by chocolate cake shell, tipped in tempora battered, deep-fried, topped w/ caramel sauce & whipped cream; takes 4 days to make
 4.5 out of 5
73 ratings		 [CLOSED]; food truck; first company in U.S. to brand & specialize in deep-fried ice cream (from its website)
Franks 'N' Dawgs [CLOSED] ($$)
(663 ratings)

1863 N Clybourn Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 281-5187
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Super-Stuffed Gluttony!"
  • The Tur-Doggin
    turkey & date sausage topped w/ duck confit served on a lobster roll; twist of the turducken
 4.0 out of 5
663 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Fred's Texas Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(672 ratings)

915 Currie St Map It!
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 332-0083
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Classics"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Cheeseburger
    looks good
  • New Mexico-style Green Chili and Lamb Stew
    seasonal
  • Rib Eye Steak
    pan-seared & topped w/ chipotle brown butter
  • The Holy Cristo
    mashup of funnel cake, hot dog in battered & deep-fried pretzel bun & monte cristo sandwich & topped w/ raspberry sauce
 4.0 out of 5
672 ratings		 [CLOSED]; USA Today - 51 Best Burger Joints (2010); Martin Sheen was eating there on show
Fricker's ($$)
(70 ratings)

27390 Helen Dr Map It!
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-3605
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Frickin' Chicken Wings
    Jonathan gets the "frickin' extreme" hotness & urban molasses
 3.0 out of 5
70 ratings		 sports bar; multiple locations
Fuku Burger [CLOSED]See Fuku Burger Video
(172 ratings)

3743 S Las Vegas Blvd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Salty Addictions"
  • Tamago Burger
    all-beef Fuku-patty w/ furikake seasoning, teriyaki & wasabi mayo, finished w/ crispy onion strings & a fried egg
 4.0 out of 5
172 ratings		 [CLOSED]; still a food truck (check website for location); serving all-American burgers w/ a Japanese twist
Funk 'n WafflesSee Funk 'n Waffles Video ($$)
(437 ratings)

307-313 S Clinton St Map It!
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474-1060
funknwaffles.square.site
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Far Out"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Turkey Fest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Wildest Joints"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Thanksgiving Madness"
  • Jive Turkey (Stuffing Waffle)
    homemade stuffing waffle w/ smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy & a side of cranberry sauce; "Hmmm!! Oh my gosh...that is killer!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Chicken & Waffles
    buttermilk waffles w/ 1/2 dozen fried wings & topped w/ house special sauce (maple syrup, hot sauce & cinnamon)
 3.5 out of 5
437 ratings		 est. 2007; basement college joint serving "adult version of waffles", locally sourced wholesome food, direct-trade coffee & live entertainment; known for revolutionized waffles & ships them nationally
GAS- Full Service RestaurantSee GAS- Full Service Restaurant Video ($$)
(617 ratings)

9 Anastasia Blvd Map It!
St. Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 217-0326
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Jalapeno Popper Burger
    burger stuffed w/ jalapeno pepper cheese mix, cooked on flattop, then dredged & deep-fried; served on home made buns; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
617 ratings
Gato [CLOSED]See Gato Video ($$$)
(1156 ratings)

324 Lafayette St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-6400
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Apple Tarte Tatin
    apple tart topped w/ salted Calvados caramel & vanilla-black pepper gelato; looks good
  • Scrambled Eggs
    w/ almond romesco, boucheron cheese, tomato confit toast
 4.0 out of 5
1156 ratings		 [CLOSED]; one of Bobby Flay's restaurants expressing Mediterranean food, drink & design; located in 100-year-old building
Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseSee Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Video ($$$)
(2520 ratings)

1028 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-8999
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Macadamia Turtle Pie
    1-foot tall pie w/ macadamia nut-wafer crust layered w/ vanilla ice cream, more macadamia nut mix, caramel-chocolate sauce, more ice cream & topped w/ whole macadamia nuts
  • Meaning of Life (Cake)
    5-layer cake w/ chocolate mousse, bananas, raspberries, whipped cream; each slice is approx. 6-lbs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); autographed photographs of athletes, politicians, movie stars, rock stars, entertainers on walls
Giordano's PizzeriaSee Giordano's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1420 ratings)

223 W Jackson Blvd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 583-9400
www.giordanos.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    Stuffed deep-dish; Tia gets w/ sausage & pepperoni; Stuffed deep-dish
 4.0 out of 5
1420 ratings		 #88 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1974
GladstonesSee Gladstones Video ($$$)
(2333 ratings)

17300 Pacific Coast Hwy Map It!
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3474
gladstones.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Mile High Chocolate Cake
    triple-decker chocolate cake, chocolate fudge icing topped w/ hot fudge
 3.0 out of 5
2333 ratings		 est. 1972; offering fresh seafood w/ sweeping ocean views where you can catch sunset
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