What We Value
Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s restaurant with an unwavering commitment to serve fresh food, at a fair price, in a comfortable atmosphere. He founded Wendy’s on the premise that Quality Is Our Recipe®, and the quality our customers expect from every restaurant visit begins long before products and ingredients reach the kitchen.
We make real food by hand, fresh to order.
It’s not the fastest way – it’s the right way.
More than 50 years later, we remain committed to the values Dave taught us, and we believe that doing the right thing – for our people, our customers and our planet – is the only responsible way to do business.
“The meat comes from butcher Ruby and White’s, the buns are artisan ciabatta, ingredients are locally sourced – no wonder this is the best place to eat burgers in Chicago.”
Andrew Robinson
“The Lafka is, in fact, the burger king when it comes to offering the best food of its kind in Chicago.”
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“I don´t remember a single mouthful I didn’t enjoy. Right now if I go to any other burger place I’ll wish I´d have gone to the Lafka instead.”
Mark Taylor