"Few pleasures compare to that of biting into a warm, fresh, fluffy breadstick, flavored with tasty parmesan, garlic, and oregano. Perhaps you like to dip yours in some type of pasta sauce, like marinara or Alfredo. Maybe you're a ranch fan, or you prefer classic garlic butter. Either way, not all breadsticks are created equal. To make sure you're getting your money's worth and avoid disappointment, it's handy to know which chain restaurants serve the best breadsticks - and which should be avoided."
"One of the main reasons I ranked Applebee's breadsticks in last place is because they didn't actually taste like breadsticks. They reminded me more of mozzarella sticks - one of the most popular Applebee's menu items - but without the cheese, which is arguably the best part. That said, these breadsticks did have a pleasant texture, with a fluffy crumb and a soft, golden crust."
Nine chain restaurants were evaluated for their breadsticks using taste tests. Breadsticks were judged on overall flavor, interior and exterior texture, resemblance to traditional breadsticks, and versatility for dipping, dunking in soup, or scooping pasta. Results showed substantial variation across chains. Applebee's breadsticks ranked last because they lacked traditional breadstick flavor and resembled mozzarella sticks without cheese. The breadsticks had a pleasant fluffy crumb and soft golden crust and were uniformly sized, but their flavor disappointed. Applebee's Alfredo sauce paired with them was high quality and preferred by tasters, even being eaten alone.
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