This Is The Best Regional Fast Food Chain In Connecticut

A local favorite has been named as the best regional fast food chain in Connecticut.

Duchess was included among Mashed's list of the best regional fast food chains in every state, which was published on Wednesday (August 4).

The restaurant was founded in Bridgeport in 1956 when brothers Jack and Harold Berkowitz purchased the then-Maraczi's restaurant specializing in hot dogs and hamburgers. The brothers renamed the restaurant after Dutchess County, New York, but decided to exclude the "T."

Duchess currently has 14 locations throughout the state of Connecticut including nine in Fairfield County and five in New Haven County.

"One of the frequently recommended regional chains is Duchess, based in Milford, Connecticut with 14 locations in the state. Duchess has been serving up quality fast food since 1956 when they charged a mere quarter for a burger," Mashed's Gene Gerrard writes. "Duchess is still racking up great reviews, and their food is consistently deemed much better than the competition. Their menu looks similar to other fast food joints, but as long-time and new fans will surely notice, everything is freshly made to order.

"People love the Big D cheeseburger ("a way of life," as one enthusiastic reviewer wrote), the long dog, chicken Caesar salad, and the dinner options are more like what you'd find at a classic diner."

Here is Mashed's full list of the best regional fast food chains in every state:

1. Alabama- Milo's Original Burger Shop
2. Alaska- Arctic Roadrunner
3. Arizona- eegee's
4. Arkansas- Slim Chickens
5. California- The Habit Burger Grill
6. Colorado- Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
7. Connecticut- Duchess
8. Delaware- Casapula's Subs
9. Florida- 4 Rivers Smokehouse
10. Georgia- Waffle House
11. Hawaii- Zippy's
12. Idaho- Boise Fry Company
13. Illinois- Beef-A-Roo
14. Indiana- Schoop's Hambugers
15. Iowa- Maid-Rite
16. Kansas- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
17. Kentucky- Indi's Fast Food Restaurant
18. Louisiana- Dat Dog
19. Maine- Gifford's
20. Maryland- Chap's Pit Beef
21. Massachusetts- Boloco
22. Michigan- National Coney Island
23. Minnesota- My Burger
24. Mississippi- Ward's
25. Missouri- Lion's Choice
26. Montana- The Pickle Barrel
27. Nebraska- Runza
28. Nevada- Don Tortaco Mexican Grill
29. New Hampshire- Moe's Italian Sandwiches
30. New Jersey- Jersey Mike's
31. New Mexico- Blake's Lotaburger
32. New York- Golden Krust
33. North Carolina- Cook Out
34. North Dakota- Burger Time
35. Ohio- Skyline Chili
36. Oklahoma- Braum's
37. Oregon- Burgerville
38. Pennsylvania- Wawa
39. Rhode Island- Del' Lemonade
40. South Carolina- Rush's
41. South Dakota- B&G Milkway
42. Tennessee- Pal's Sudden Service
43. Texas- Whataburger
44. Utah- Arctic Circle
45. Vermont- Al's French Frys
46. Virginia- Elevation Burger
47. Washington- Taco Time Northwest
48. West Virginia- Tudor's Biscuit World
49. Wisconsin- Culver's
50. Wyoming- Taco John's