Although it's possible to get many kinds of fast food delivered to your house, from pizzas to potatoes, it's actually less expensive and usually faster to arrange pickup. That way you don't have to wait until someone gets to you, and you don't have to pay a tip.

There's a reason a lot of fast food coffee doesn't taste so good: they depend upon high heat to keep it warm so it will last longer. Unfortunately, not only does this pose a safety hazard, it also ruins the flavor by driving off the oils that give good coffee its body.

Vegetarian fast food isn't the easiest thing to find, but you can get some tasty dishes if you're careful. Be cautious when purchasing vegetarian dishes like rice and beans in Mexican restaurants, however. Refried beans are usually prepared with lard, and the rice may be cooked in beef broth.