What Are the Unhealthiest Chain Restaurant Meals in Phoenixville?

If you’re watching your weight in Phoenixville, a group has recently put out a list of high-calorie, high-fat options served up at national restaurant chains you may want to avoid.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest’s website put its annual spotlight on some of the more extreme menu items in their Xtreme Eating Awards. The “winners” were revealed in its latest Nutrition Action Healthletter.

The organization reveals the caloric, fat and sugar contents of specific dishes at Sonic, IHOP, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Outback Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Uno Pizzeria & Grill and Steak ‘n Shake.

With the nearest locations a good drive away, it should be relatively easy to avoid IHOP’s Chorizo Fiesta Omelette and its 1,300 calories. The same goes for Steak ‘n Shake’s 1,330-calorie 7X7 Steakburger ‘n Fries. After that, it will take either some willpower or some after dinner exercise to deal with the high-powered meals located either in town or nearby.

The selections include:

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (301 N. Lewis Rd., Limerick) The 3 Meat Plate, plus two sides, 32-ounce sweet tea and half-scoop of ice cream (2,500 calories).

Outback Steakhouse (22 Anchor Parkway, Royersford) 16-ounce prime rib, dressed baked potato and blue cheese wedge salad (2,400 calories).

The Cheesecake Factory (640 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia) Louisiana Chicken Pasta with New Orleans sauce (2,370 calories). The restaurant reappears for dessert with its Warm Apple Crisp (1,740 calories).

Sonic (37 W. Ridge Pike, Royersford) Pineapple Upside Down Master Blast (2,020 calories).

Red Lobster (425 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia) Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut, Walt’s Favorite, and Linguine Alfredo shrimp dishes with fries, Caesar salad and one Cheddar Bay biscuit (2,710 calories).

Uno Pizzeria & Grill (106 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville) Baked Ziti & Sausage Pasta and Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza (2,190 calories).