Carly Neil

Title: Contributor

Location: Connecticut

Education: MFA/MBA from California State University, Long Beach

Expertise: Theme parks, travel, food and drink, lifestyle

Website Links:

https://www.carlyneil.com

Experience:

Carly Neil is a writer covering the latest in theme parks, travel, and dining. Her professional career has included reporting the latest theme park news and providing travel tips and tricks in publications that include Tripadvisor, Fodor’s Travel, Business Insider, FamilyVacationist, and more. Carly has also spent her career exploring and writing about the intersection of travel and dining, writing for Eat This, Not That!, Mashed, The Daily Meal, and CTbites. When not writing, she can be found on a roller coaster or taste testing yet another flavor of Dole Whip.

Articles by Carly Neil

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7 Fast-Food Chains with the Best Deals

These chains still serve big portions and great deals, even with rising prices.

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11 Best & Worst Chicken Nuggets Ranked

We tasted and ranked the most popular fast-food nuggets from soggy to standout.

10 Groceries Shoppers Say They’re Cutting Out First as Prices Keep Climbing

10 Groceries People Say Just Aren’t Worth Buying

Shoppers are skipping these grocery staples they say are overpriced or underwhelming.

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8 Fast-Food Breakfasts That Are So Unhealthy

These popular breakfast picks are loaded with sodium, calories, and saturated fat.

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7 Costco Groceries Shoppers Love for Dinner

Shoppers say these Kirkland favorites help them get dinner on the table fast.

10 Fast-Food Chains Where Prices Just Went Up Again

10 Fast-Food Chains Where Prices Just Went Up Again

From McDonald’s to Taco Bell, these chains are charging more than ever in 2025.

10 Major Differences Between Costco, Sam’s Club, & BJ’s

10 Differences Between Costco and Sam’s Club

From membership perks to pricing and return policies, here’s how the big three compare.

9 Fast-Food Chains Quietly Closing Stores in the US

9 Fast-Food Chains Quietly Closing Stores

These popular restaurant chains are shutting down locations amid financial struggles.

9 Chain Restaurant Dinners With Alarming Nutrition Numbers

9 Chain Restaurant Dinners With Alarming Nutrition Numbers

These popular meals pack shocking calories, sodium, and fat in one sitting.

13 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Eggplant Parm

13 Chains With the Best Eggplant Parm

From Olive Garden to Maggiano’s, these eggplant parms are customer favorites.

7 Overpriced Costco Items You Might Want to Skip on Your Next Run

7 Costco Items That Are 'Secretly Overpriced'

These Costco buys might not be the deals they seem—here’s what shoppers say.

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The 30 Best Bakeries in America

From historic landmarks to relative newbies, these are the U.S. bakeries to turn to when you want the best.

18 Restaurant Chains That Serve Breakfast All Day

18 Restaurant Chains With All-Day Breakfast

Who says the traditional morning meal has to take place in the morning? Not these restaurants.

17 Best Breakfast Sandwiches at Chain Restaurants Right Now

17 Chains With the Best Breakfast Sandwiches

Once you pick up one of these hearty morning handhelds, you won't want to put it down.

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12 Limited-Time Sam's Club Items

These exclusive Sam’s Club finds won’t last long—stock up while you can.

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21 Best Chicken Chains in America

From amazing chicken sandwiches to buckets of fried bird, these places know how to deliver.

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13 Chains That Serve the Best Reubens

These restaurant chains are serving up some of the best Reubens in America.

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10 Best Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches Under $5

Get a great chicken sandwich for under $5 at these fast-food chains.

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10 Best Secret Menu Items at Texas Roadhouse

Discover hidden Texas Roadhouse menu hacks, from upgraded Cactus Blossoms to steak sliders.

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16 Fast-Growing Chicken Chains

These chicken chains are growing fast and opening in new markets.

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14 Chains That Serve the Best Fried Chicken

From Southern classics to spicy hot chicken, these chains know how to fry it right.

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The Best French Fries at 14 Chains

These chains take their fries seriously, turning a simple side into the star of the meal.

13 Regional BBQ Chains You Need to Try at Least Once

13 Regional BBQ Chains You Need to Try

From Texas to Connecticut, these BBQ joints are serving up mouthwatering ribs, brisket, and more.

50 Biggest Restaurants in USA Ranked With a Major Surprise

America’s 50 Biggest Restaurants Ranked

A new ranking of the 50 biggest restaurant chains in America reveals surprising shakeups. See where your favorite spots landed.

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8 Best Fast-Food Burgers Under $5

These 8 fast-food burgers under $5 prove you can still score a great deal in 2025.

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9 Restaurants That Serve the Best Pork Chops

These 9 restaurant chains serve the best pork chops for a flavorful meal.

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Costco Fans Call These Groceries a "Steal"

Costco fans rave about these 7 grocery items for unbeatable value and big savings.

I Tried 7 Hot Chocolate K-Cups and One Stood Out as the Creamiest Winner

I Tried 7 Hot Chocolate K-Cups

Discover the best hot cocoa K-Cups with our taste test of seven popular brands.

12 Value Menus That Will Keep Your Wallet Happy in 2025

12 Best Restaurant Value Menus in 2025

McDonald’s, for example, just launched its latest McValue menu.

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13 Best Sam’s Club Deals You Can Score Right Now

Take advantage of big discounts this month on your favorite frozen foods and pantry essentials at the popular warehouse club.

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