Fast food can be good food if you order correctly. Discover the best fast food to eat in America and where to eat it all.
1. Burgers and Shakes at Shake Shack

Originally opened as a hot dog cart in 2001, Shake Shack has a pedigree that transcends its fast food status. Its owner, restauranteur Danny Meyer, operates some of New York City’s top restaurants. Its original location was in Madison Square Park on the southern end of Midtown Manhattan. Iconic menu items include the ShackBurger, SmokeShack and Black & White Shake.
2. Big Mac and Fries at McDonald’s

Almost everything on the McDonald’s menu is iconic. We’re talking about things like Big Macs, Quarter Pounders and Happy Meals. Even the chain’s Egg McMuffin is a breakfast icon. But nothing surpasses this chain’s addictively tasty french fries in both popularity and flavor.
3. Burrito Bowls at Chipotle

Chipotle put a spin on Mexican fast food with is made-to-order burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads and tacos made from a variety of proteins, rices, beans, salsas and accoutrements. Some people call this popular chain fast casual instead of fast food. We just call it lunch.
4. Animal Style Burgers and Fries at In-N-Out

The secret is out about In-N-Out. Literally. The fast food chain’s ‘not-so-secret’ menu is on its website. That special, clandestine menu contains six items – Double Meat, Triple Triple, Quad Quad, Grilled Cheese, Protein Style and Animal Style. Its non-secret menu items include Double Double, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, French Fries, Beverages and Shakes.
5. Chicken Sandwiches and Waffle Fries at Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A’s conservative political positions have alienated many chicken sandwich loving clients to the point of boycott. Whatever you think about thouse positions, there’s no denying that Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwiches are among the best, if not the very best, at American fast food chains. The same goes for their waffle fries and lemonade.
6. Loaded Burgers and Fries at Five Guys

Five Guys distinguishes itself by living up to its mission of serving ‘burgers and fries cooked to perfection’ throughout the US and in countries like the UK and Spain. Fifteen toppings, including A1 sauce, BBQ sauce, green peppers, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, hot sauce, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, lettuce, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, pickles, relish and tomatoes, are available for no extra charge.
7. Square Burgers and Frosties at Wendy’s

Wendy’s was already famous for its square patty burgers when it achieved next level status by asking “Where’s the beef?” in a commercial that went viral. Those square burgers are still famous as are the fast food chain’s Frosty shakes made wit both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
8. Fried Chicken at KFC

Originally called Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC is a classic American success story that doubles as a fast food restaurant chain. Harland Sanders, i.e. the Colonel, came from humble roots before he opened his first restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky at age 40. Over the years, he created a secret recipe with ’11 herbs and spices’, donned a white uniform, grew a goatee and conquered the world of food.
9. Tacos on Steroids at Taco Bell

Originally a hard-shelled taco shop when it first opened in 1962, Taco Bell has evolved over the years. It took a couple decades of franchised growth before the successful taco fast food chain got creative with its value meals and recipes. That creativity hasn’t stopped yet with menu like the Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Mexican Pizza, Mountain Dew Baja Blast, Doritos Locos Tacos and Crunchwrap Supreme.
10. Flame Broiled Whoppers at Burger King

Originally named Insta-Burger King, Burger King achieved fame with its flame-broiled Whopper but the fast food chain didn’t stop there. Other options include the plant-based Impossible Whopper, the compact Whopper Junior and the chain’s ginormous Triple Whopper with Cheese.
11. Fried Chicken and Dirty Rice at Popeyes

Popeyes started out as a traditional fried chicken eatery in New Orleans. Despite its national footprint an a men that now includes shrimp and flounder, chicken continues to rule the roost at Popeyes. Some of that chicken is served in nuggets and on sandwiches. But, for many people, there’s nothing better than biting into a piece of spicy fried chicken flavored with Cajun spices.
12. Roast Beef Sandwiches and Curly Fries at Arby’s

Brothers named Forrest and Leroy Raffel founded the original Arby’s more than a half century ago with three things on the menu – roast beef sandwiches, chips and sodas. It wasn’t until later that the menu expanded to include a range of meats plus fries and milkshakes. Other menu items include chicken sandwiches, reubens and gyros as well as curly fries, crinkle fries and mozzarella sticks.
13. Submarine Sandwiches at Subway

Subway was originally called Pete’s Super Submarines when the original shop opened in 1965. Today, Subway has locations in all 50 states and even more countries. Regardless of the geography, each shop offers a myriad of topping options that includes fresh veggies, cheeses and condiments. And, at least in the US, Subway’s bread is baked fresh daily.
14. Chicken Schwarma and Hummus at Halal Guys

The Halal Guys is a quintessential American success story that started as a midtown hot dog cart in New York City. Today, there are more than 400 brick and mortar locations across the USA as well as in Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea and the UK. Popular items include falafel sandwiches and gyros. Whatever you order – don’t forget the hummus!
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