Yes, you may have heard of Wendys the American fast food chain, but have you heard of the Australian franchise which is now known as Wendy's Milk Bar? Maybe less so. So, let me be your "guy'd". This spot, Wendy's, is somewhat of a Launceston institution, situated on the corner of the John St. end of the mall. "Milk bars are traditionally a place where people pick up milk and newspapers, and fast-food items like fish and chips and hamburgers, and where people can purchase milkshakes or lollies" (1) which is about the best way to describe what this spot does, and does so well.<br>
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Milk: Yes obviously you can just grab a carton of milk here. Duh.<br>
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Newspapers: So, they're not available for purchase, but why not sit down and read one of the local papers while you're waiting for your order? The best part is this won't cost you a thing.<br>
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Fast-food Items: While Wendy's might not offer the traditional fish and chips or burgers, they DO specialise in what they term 'dogs, or hotdogs. Perhaps you've heard of the Shake'n'dog combo with its iconic tremoring chihuahua TV spot. But first, the dogs. So yes, I'd say order the regular hot dog, which is a frankfurter in a soft roll with tomato sauce and mustard. This is great. The buns are always so soft and rather than being cut to insert the sausage, they are somehow inserted without compromising the structure of the bun at all. This has always interested me and is something I've tried, unsuccessfully, to replicate at home multiple times. Of course, like all good 'dogs, the bun is steamed. The frankfurter itself is custom made for Wendy's franchises and has that great 'snap' you look for in a sausage. Interior is suitably pink, probably best not to think whats in it though lol. Also available is the Mega Dog and Egg and Bacon roll. I cant speak for either of these, but usually its best to stick to the classics.<br>
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Milkshakes or Lollies: This is the other area where Wendy's shines, and in an interesting twist, a lot of the shakes available here actually contain lollies! I can recommend the Crunchie, M&M and Maltesers shakes. These are all thick and creamy, without being overbearing like some more contemporary "instagram shakes" which incorporate similar ingredients. Still, they're quite big so maybe enjoy with a friend.<br>
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And that's about all I have to say on the matter. If you're visiting Launceston, check this spot out, you won't be disappointed. Nothing better in the tummy after being at the mall than this. <br>
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References:<br>
(1) wikipedia milk bar
