Jack in the Box

I like Jack in the Box.

I really really like their sourdough breakfast sandwich.

They've now taken it off the menu and replaced it with a Hardees-esque monster breakfast sandwich on Sourdough.

Dumb move.

The sourdough breakfast sandwich is the ONLY reason I was excited for Jack's to come to Indy.

Now, it's just obvious that the upper management is not concerned about the fact that the leader, McDonald's, is not replacing their Egg McMuffin

And it just keeps on selling.

Jack is just trying to keep up with the second tier restaurants like Burger King and Hardees.

It's a shame.

Get rid of a staple on your menu to be trendy.

How many dozens restaurants can I think of that have gone down in flames because of that move?

I bet you can of a few that changed something, and it just wasn't the same after that.

Soon after, they closed their doors, didn't they?!?!

Jack has enough national corporate captial to limp along, but they've now relegated themselves to tertiary status.

Everyone say hello to the new Hardees.

Boo!

This location is brand spankin' new. My previous and only experience with Jack's was a cheeseburger after a long flight to Seattle.

Usually 5 Guys is my quick & cheap burger fix, but I was in the area and thought I'd check Jack's out.

I ordered: Sourdough Jack and one egg roll. Both were served very, very hot giving me the impression they were cooked to order. One star!

Service: freakishly friendly employees. Certainly above average -- hope they can keep it up. Two stars!

Cost: less than 6 bucks. 1/2 star.

All in all: the sandwich reminded me of something Steak and Shake might offer, but not quite at the same level of flavor. It was a satisfying meal that I ate pretty quickly, but the only flavor the sandwich offered was the sourdough bread (not the meat!) and for the egg roll, I tasted almost exclusively oil.

Next time I want to be a fat kid, I'll order the Sourdough Steak Melt as it offers 3 cheeses, grilled onions, and a spicy mayo...and I'll skip the egg roll.

I'd also go back for the milkshakes -- they looked great. Open 24 hours, both drive through and inside seating. Breakfast all day long.

It's fast food. You get what you pay for! 2.5 stars, pending a milkshake