Grandy’s Dinner Rolls
Simply put, these are some of the best fast food rolls I’ve ever eaten. And they taste just as great today as they did 10 years ago when I lived right around the corner from a Grandy’s restaurant. In those days, I would eat there a couple times per week.
The soft fluffy yeast rolls are baked fresh throughout the day, and they go quickly. In addition to being included with Grandy’s plated meals, they’re also sold by the 1/2 and full dozen. Chances of getting a cold stale roll are extremely slim. These rolls are so popular, most people order extra to go with their meals, and many stop by just to pick up a box of hot fresh rolls to enjoy with their own home cooked dinner.
So light and airy, they almost melt in your mouth. They have a smooth buttery flavor with a bit of sweetness that’s a joy to eat plain, without adding anything. Once they mix the dough and place it on a baking sheet, it’s allowed to rise, and they brush the tops with honey butter, which gives the slightly sweet taste and wonderful golden brown color. They’re also delicious split-open with jelly or jam, and they’re awesome for dipping into Grandy’s cream gravy that comes on top the steaks and potatoes.
The Dinner Rolls from Grandy’s are excellent. It’s hard to get very excited about a roll, much less a fast food version, but these are consistently fresh and delicious.
Price: $1.99 for 6 rolls — Website: Grandys.com
Fast Food Critic Score: A+
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Nutrition Facts - Grandy’s Dinner Rolls. (per serving, 1 roll)
Calories - 89
Calories from Fat - 27
Total Fat - 3 grams
Carbs - 14 grams
Saturated Fat - 0 grams
Trans Fat - N/A
Cholesterol - 8 milligrams
Sodium - 79 milligrams
Protein - 3 grams
Thank you for including the website of the entity whose food you are reviewing. Since I had never heard of Grandys, it helped me become better acquainted with a company that doesn’t have a local presence. If I’m traveling and see one, I’ll have a better idea of whether I want to stop in.
Thanks Don.
I also plan to go back and update all my old reviews with the new score / price / website format, as soon as possible.
P.S. - I sent you some pics of Grandy’s Chicken Fried Chicken (not steak) and Fried Okra, to wet your appetite.
I used to eat at the Grandy’s in Gainesville, FL while in college on a regular basis, imo it is the best fast food in history but apparently not commercially viable in a lot of places.
The breakfast is terrific, and when they still sold ribs, the ribs were very good.
Rob, it’s funny you mention that. I was just sitting around last night talking about Grandy’s with my brother. We were discussing how they have not expanded here, but they have in fact closed several stores we used to visit.
I fear it’s only a matter of time, soon Grandy’s may become a thing of the past.
I hope not.