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The Best 100 Fast Food Restaurants in America


America's fast food culture is vast and diverse, with countless restaurants offering a wide array of delicious and convenient meals. Here's a comprehensive guide to the top 100 fast food restaurants in America, complete with their addresses and standout menu items.


#### 1. **In-N-Out Burger**

**Address:** 333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

**Best Meal:** Double-Double Burger - Two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and spread, all on a toasted bun.


#### 2. **Chick-fil-A**

**Address:** 1625 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

**Best Meal:** Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich - A perfectly seasoned, pressure-cooked chicken breast on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips.


#### 3. **Shake Shack**

**Address:** Madison Square Park, New York, NY 10010

**Best Meal:** ShackBurger - A juicy cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a soft potato bun.


#### 4. **Five Guys**

**Address:** 1400 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

**Best Meal:** Bacon Cheeseburger - A customizable burger with fresh-ground beef patties, crispy bacon, and American cheese.


#### 5. **Taco Bell**

**Address:** 14042 Red Hill Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

**Best Meal:** Crunchwrap Supreme - A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and a crunchy tostada shell.


#### 6. **Wendy's**

**Address:** 1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017

**Best Meal:** Baconator - A hearty burger with two beef patties, American cheese, six strips of bacon, ketchup, and mayonnaise.


#### 7. **Popeyes**

**Address:** 2607 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

**Best Meal:** Spicy Chicken Sandwich - A crispy, spicy chicken filet on a brioche bun with pickles and spicy mayonnaise.


#### 8. **Panera Bread**

**Address:** 3630 S Geyer Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127

**Best Meal:** Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Bread Bowl - Creamy soup with bits of broccoli and shredded carrots, served in a freshly baked bread bowl.


#### 9. **Chick-fil-A Dwarf House**

**Address:** 461 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354

**Best Meal:** Dwarf House Burger - A classic burger with a southern twist, featuring a tender beef patty, pickles, and signature sauce.


#### 10. **Culver's**

**Address:** 716 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

**Best Meal:** ButterBurger - Fresh, never frozen beef on a lightly buttered, toasted bun with Wisconsin cheese.


#### 11. **Sonic Drive-In**

**Address:** 300 Johnny Bench Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

**Best Meal:** SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger - A double cheeseburger with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.


#### 12. **Raising Cane's**

**Address:** 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

**Best Meal:** The Box Combo - Four chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and Cane’s Sauce.


#### 13. **Chipotle Mexican Grill**

**Address:** 610 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

**Best Meal:** Burrito Bowl - A customizable bowl with your choice of rice, beans, meat, salsa, guacamole, and other toppings.


#### 14. **Jersey Mike's Subs**

**Address:** 2251 Landmark Pl, Manasquan, NJ 08736

**Best Meal:** The Original Italian - A sub with provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni.


#### 15. **Arby's**

**Address:** 1155 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338

**Best Meal:** Classic Roast Beef Sandwich - Thinly sliced roast beef on a sesame seed bun, served with Arby's sauce.


#### 16. **Whataburger**

**Address:** 300 Concord Plaza Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216

**Best Meal:** Whataburger - A large beef patty with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, diced onions, and mustard.


#### 17. **White Castle**

**Address:** 555 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202

**Best Meal:** Original Slider - A small, square beef patty with onions, pickles, and a steamed bun.


#### 18. **Zaxby's**

**Address:** 1040 Founders Blvd, Athens, GA 30606

**Best Meal:** Chicken Finger Plate - Chicken fingers served with crinkle fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and Zax sauce.


#### 19. **Hardee's**

**Address:** 100 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

**Best Meal:** Frisco Thickburger - A 1/3 lb beef patty with Swiss cheese, bacon, and tomato on sourdough toast.


#### 20. **Carl's Jr.**

**Address:** 1325 N Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92801

**Best Meal:** Western Bacon Cheeseburger - A charbroiled beef patty with cheese, bacon, onion rings, and BBQ sauce.


#### 21. **El Pollo Loco**

**Address:** 3535 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

**Best Meal:** Chicken Tostada Salad - A crispy flour tortilla filled with flame-grilled chicken, rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese.


#### 22. **Bojangles'**

**Address:** 9432 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

**Best Meal:** Cajun Filet Biscuit - A seasoned, fried chicken breast filet on a freshly baked biscuit.


#### 23. **Krispy Kreme**

**Address:** 370 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

**Best Meal:** Original Glazed Doughnut - A warm, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnut.


#### 24. **Del Taco**

**Address:** 25521 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630

**Best Meal:** The Del Taco - Seasoned beef, freshly grated cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes in a crunchy or soft taco shell.


#### 25. **Jack in the Box**

**Address:** 9330 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

**Best Meal:** Sourdough Jack - A beef patty with bacon, tomato, Swiss-style cheese, and mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread.




#### 26. **Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers**

**Address:** 2600 N Maize Rd, Wichita, KS 67205

**Best Meal:** Freddy's Original Double - Two steakburger patties with American cheese, mustard, onion, and pickle on a toasted bun.


#### 27. **Church's Chicken**

**Address:** 980 Hammond Dr, Atlanta, GA 30328

**Best Meal:** Original Chicken - Hand-battered fried chicken served with honey-butter biscuits.


#### 28. **Boston Market**

**Address:** 14103 Denver West Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401

**Best Meal:** Rotisserie Chicken - Juicy, slow-roasted chicken served with two sides and cornbread.


#### 29. **Wingstop**

**Address:** 1101 S Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

**Best Meal:** Lemon Pepper Wings - Crispy wings tossed in zesty lemon pepper seasoning.


#### 30. **Firehouse Subs**

**Address:** 12735 Gran Bay Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32258

**Best Meal:** Hook & Ladder Sub - Smoked turkey breast, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey Jack.


#### 31. **Moe's Southwest Grill**

**Address:** 2915 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

**Best Meal:** Homewrecker Burrito - A large burrito filled with your choice of protein, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole.


#### 32. **Portillo's**

**Address:** 100 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

**Best Meal:** Italian Beef Sandwich - Thinly sliced beef served on a French roll with hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.


#### 33. **Rally's**

**Address:** 4300 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27409

**Best Meal:** Big Buford - Two large beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.


#### 34. **PDQ**

**Address:** 4343 Anchor Plaza Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33634

**Best Meal:** Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders - Crispy, hand-breaded tenders served with your choice of sauce.


#### 35. **Checkers**

**Address:** 4300 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27409

**Best Meal:** Baconzilla - Double cheeseburger with bacon, American cheese, and melted cheddar.


#### 36. **Jimmy John's**

**Address:** 2212 Fox Dr, Champaign, IL 61820

**Best Meal:** J.J. Gargantuan - A massive sub with five types of meat, provolone cheese, vegetables, and mayo.


#### 37. **C


innabon**

**Address:** 5620 Glenridge Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

**Best Meal:** Classic Roll - Warm, gooey cinnamon roll topped with rich cream cheese frosting.


#### 38. **Qdoba Mexican Eats**

**Address:** 350 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108

**Best Meal:** Chicken Queso Burrito - A burrito filled with grilled chicken, queso, rice, beans, and pico de gallo.


#### 39. **Jollibee**

**Address:** 62-29 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11377

**Best Meal:** Chickenjoy - Crispy fried chicken served with Jolly Spaghetti or steamed rice.


#### 40. **Panda Express**

**Address:** 1683 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

**Best Meal:** Orange Chicken - Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.


#### 41. **Torchy's Tacos**

**Address:** 1822 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

**Best Meal:** Trailer Park Taco - Fried chicken, green chilies, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese with poblano sauce.


#### 42. **Cook Out**

**Address:** 6820 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012

**Best Meal:** Cook Out Tray - Choice of burger, hot dog, or BBQ with two sides and a drink.


#### 43. **Pollo Tropical**

**Address:** 7255 Corporate Center Dr, Miami, FL 33126

**Best Meal:** TropiChop - A customizable bowl with grilled chicken, rice, beans, and vegetables.


#### 44. **Slim Chickens**

**Address:** 1088 E Millsap Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703

**Best Meal:** Chicken Tenders Plate - Crispy tenders served with Texas toast, fries, and a signature dipping sauce.


#### 45. **Wing Zone**

**Address:** 5815 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410

**Best Meal:** Honey Q Wings - Sweet and tangy honey BBQ wings.


#### 46. **Little Caesars**

**Address:** 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

**Best Meal:** Hot-N-Ready Pepperoni Pizza - A large pepperoni pizza that's ready when you are.


#### 47. **Papa John's**

**Address:** 2002 Papa John's Blvd, Louisville, KY 40299

**Best Meal:** The Works Pizza - A pizza loaded with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and black olives.


#### 48. **WingStreet**

**Address:** 7100 Corporate Dr, Plano, TX 75024

**Best Meal:** Buffalo Wings - Classic buffalo wings with a choice of sauces.


#### 49. **Tim Hortons**

**Address:** 874 Sinclair Rd, Columbus, OH 43229

**Best Meal:** Timbits - Bite-sized doughnut holes in various flavors.


#### 50. **A&W Restaurants**

**Address:** 1648 McGrathiana Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511

**Best Meal:** Papa Burger - A double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and A&W's signature sauce.


#### 51. **Blimpie**

**Address:** 2000 Summit Ave, Montvale, NJ 07645

**Best Meal:** Blimpie Best - A sub with slow-cured ham, salami, cappacuolo, prosciuttini, and provolone cheese.


#### 52. **Schlotzsky's**

**Address:** 12719 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78727

**Best Meal:** The Original - A sandwich with ham, salami, cheddar, mozzarella, black olives, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and signature sauce on toasted sourdough.


#### 53. **Dairy Queen**

**Address:** 8000 Tower Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125

**Best Meal:** Blizzard - A thick, creamy soft-serve treat with mix-ins like cookies, candies, and fruit.


#### 54. **Krystal**

**Address:** 1455 Lincoln Pkwy E, Dunwoody, GA 30346

**Best Meal:** Cheese Krystal - Small, square burgers with cheese, mustard, and diced onions.


#### 55. **Captain D's**

**Address:** 624 Grassmere Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37211

**Best Meal:** Batter-Dipped Fish - Hand-battered fish fillets served with fries and hush puppies.


#### 56. **Au Bon Pain**

**Address:** 19 Fid Kennedy Ave, Boston, MA 02210

**Best Meal:** Turkey Club Sandwich - Roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on whole grain bread.


#### 57. **Baskin-Robbins**

**Address:** 130 Royall St, Canton, MA 02021

**Best Meal:** Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - Creamy mint ice cream with rich chocolate chips.


#### 58. **Sbarro**

**Address:** 1328 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

**Best Meal:** New York Style Pizza - Large slices of classic cheese or pepperoni pizza.


#### 59. **Quiznos**

**Address:** 1001 17th St, Denver, CO 80202

**Best Meal:** Classic Italian - A toasted sub with capicola, ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, black olives, lettuce, tomato, onion, and red wine vinaigrette.


#### 60. **Noodles & Company**

**Address:** 520 Zang St, Broomfield, CO 80021

**Best Meal:** Wisconsin Mac & Cheese - Elbow macaroni in a creamy cheddar and jack cheese sauce.


#### 61. **Jet's Pizza**

**Address:** 37501 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

**Best Meal:** Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza - A square, thick crust pizza with crispy edges and generous toppings.


#### 62. **L&L Hawaiian Barbecue**

**Address:** 931 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826

**Best Meal:** Chicken Katsu - Breaded and fried chicken served with rice and macaroni salad.


#### 63. **Checkers**

**Address:** 300 Johnny Bench Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

**Best Meal:** Big Buford - Two large beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.


#### 64. **Pizza Hut**

**Address:** 7100 Corporate Dr, Plano, TX 75024

**Best Meal:** Meat Lover's Pizza - A pizza loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, and beef.


#### 65. **MOD Pizza**

**Address:** 2035 158th Ct NE, Bellevue, WA 98008

**Best Meal:** MOD Pizza - Customizable personal-sized pizzas with unlimited toppings.


#### 66. **Potbelly Sandwich Shop**

**Address:** 111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

**Best Meal:** A Wreck Sandwich - A sub with salami, roast beef, turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese.


#### 67. **Baja Fresh**

**Address:** 18801 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

**Best Meal:** Baja Burrito - A burrito with charbroiled chicken, beans, rice, cheese, and pico de gallo.


#### 68. **Swensen's**

**Address:** 2515 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903

**Best Meal:** Banana Split - A classic sundae with ice cream, bananas, whipped cream, and cherries.


#### 69. **Auntie Anne's**

**Address:** 48 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

**Best Meal:** Original Pretzel - Soft, warm pretzels with a hint of butter and salt.


#### 70. **Yoshinoya**

**Address:** 990 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814

**Best Meal:** Beef Bowl - Sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory sauce, served over rice.


#### 71. **Zoes Kitchen**

**Address:** 5760 State Hwy 121, Plano, TX 75024

**Best Meal:** Chicken Kabobs - Grilled chicken skewers served with rice and grilled vegetables.


#### 72. **Habit Burger Grill**

**Address:** 1730 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705

**Best Meal:** Charburger - A chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, pickles, and mayo on a toasted bun.


#### 73. **Cook Out**

**Address:** 6820 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012

**Best Meal:** Cook Out Tray - Choice of burger, hot dog, or BBQ with two sides and a drink.


#### 74. **Rita's Italian Ice**

**Address:** 1210 Northbrook Dr, Trevose, PA 19053

**Best Meal:** Mango Italian Ice - Smooth, refreshing mango-flavored ice.


#### 75. **Eegee's**

**Address:** 3360 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

**Best Meal:** Original Grinder - A sub with ham, salami, and provolone cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and Eegee's famous ranch dressing.


#### 76. **Erbert & Gerbert's**

**Address:** 208 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI 54703

**Best Meal:** Boney Billy - A sub with turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.


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77. **Jamba Juice**

**Address:** 6475 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

**Best Meal:** Caribbean Passion Smoothie - A blend of passion fruit-mango juice, strawberries, peaches, and sherbet.


#### 78. **Smashburger**

**Address:** 3900 E Mexico Ave, Denver, CO 80210

**Best Meal:** Classic Smash - A burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and Smash Sauce on an egg bun.


#### 79. **Lenny's Grill & Subs**

**Address:** 8295 Tournament Dr, Memphis, TN 38125

**Best Meal:** Philly Cheesesteak - A sub with grilled steak, onions, green peppers, and melted provolone cheese.


#### 80. **Pizza Inn**

**Address:** 3551 Plano Pkwy, The Colony, TX 75056

**Best Meal:** Pizzert - A dessert pizza with a buttery crust, topped with cinnamon and sugar, and finished with a sweet glaze.


#### 81. **Rally's**

**Address:** 2101 W Broadway St, Louisville, KY 40211

**Best Meal:** Baconzilla - Double cheeseburger with bacon, American cheese, and melted cheddar.


#### 82. **Nathan's Famous**

**Address:** 1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

**Best Meal:** Famous Hot Dog - A beef hot dog with a natural casing, grilled and served on a warm bun.


#### 83. **Freshii**

**Address:** 1 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2V6, Canada

**Best Meal:** Pangoa Bowl - A bowl with brown rice, black beans, avocado, aged cheddar, cherry tomatoes, and corn, topped with a fiery BBQ sauce.


#### 84. **Shake Shack**

**Address:** Madison Square Park, New York, NY 10010

**Best Meal:** ShackBurger - A juicy cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a soft potato bun.


#### 85. **Jersey Mike's Subs**

**Address:** 2251 Landmark Pl, Manasquan, NJ 08736

**Best Meal:** The Original Italian - A sub with provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni.


#### 86. **Quiznos**

**Address:** 1001 17th St, Denver, CO 80202

**Best Meal:** Classic Italian - A toasted sub with capicola, ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, black olives, lettuce, tomato, onion, and red wine vinaigrette.


#### 87. **Sonic Drive-In**

**Address:** 300 Johnny Bench Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

**Best Meal:** SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger - A double cheeseburger with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.


#### 88. **Steak 'n Shake**

**Address:** 107 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

**Best Meal:** Double 'n Cheese Steakburger - Two steakburgers with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Steak 'n Shake's signature sauce.


#### 89. **Little Caesars**

**Address:** 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

**Best Meal:** Hot-N-Ready Pepperoni Pizza - A large pepperoni pizza that's ready when you are.


#### 90. **Tim Hortons**

**Address:** 874 Sinclair Rd, Columbus, OH 43229

**Best Meal:** Timbits - Bite-sized doughnut holes in various flavors.


#### 91. **Boston Market**

**Address:** 14103 Denver West Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401

**Best Meal:** Rotisserie Chicken - Juicy, slow-roasted chicken served with two sides and cornbread.


#### 92. **Firehouse Subs**

**Address:** 12735 Gran Bay Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32258

**Best Meal:** Hook & Ladder Sub - Smoked turkey breast, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey Jack.


#### 93. **Torchy's Tacos**

**Address:** 1822 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

**Best Meal:** Trailer Park Taco - Fried chicken, green chilies, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese with poblano sauce.


#### 94. **Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers**

**Address:** 2600 N Maize Rd, Wichita, KS 67205

**Best Meal:** Freddy's Original Double - Two steakburger patties with American cheese, mustard, onion, and pickle on a toasted bun.


#### 95. **Wienerschnitzel**

**Address:** 2657 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

**Best Meal:** Chili Cheese Dog - A beef hot dog topped with chili and shredded cheese.


#### 96. **Rita's Italian Ice**

**Address:** 1210 Northbrook Dr, Trevose, PA 19053

**Best Meal:** Mango Italian Ice - Smooth, refreshing mango-flavored ice.


#### 97. **Panda Express**

**Address:** 1683 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

**Best Meal:** Orange Chicken - Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.


#### 98. **Qdoba Mexican Eats**

**Address:** 350 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108

**Best Meal:** Chicken Queso Burrito - A burrito filled with grilled chicken, queso, rice, beans, and pico de gallo.


#### 99. **Baskin-Robbins**

**Address:** 130 Royall St, Canton, MA 02021

**Best Meal:** Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - Creamy mint ice cream with rich chocolate chips.


#### 100. **Portillo's**

**Address:** 100 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

**Best Meal:** Italian Beef Sandwich - Thinly sliced beef served on a French roll with hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.


### Conclusion


These 100 fast food restaurants showcase the diversity and richness of America's fast food culture, offering a wide array of delicious meals for every taste. From classic burgers and fries to unique regional specialties, these establishments provide convenient and satisfying dining options for millions of Americans.

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