50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Columbus

“This place was great!! Ethan was our server. Super friendly, and a very hard worker. Made sure we received the best quality food and service. My first time at Swensons after playing some top golf. Would recommend to anyone. Ask for Ethan :)“

“My review is only to give recognition to Ollie F. Great customer service ?????? He was Personal, Friendly, Nice, and the list could go on and on. He truly wanted to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. A real good employee. Rare in the fast food industry. Five stars ? for his Five star treatment. Thank you.“

“5 stars all the way around haven’t tried anything on the menu that isn’t great. When at work a few of us eat or grab coffee here everyday. I live in grove city and make a trip here for lunch with the wife on the weekends sometimes. Great people great food. Hidden gem for sure.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu“

“My far the best food I’ve had in years. Fernando the owner/manager is one of the most genuinely nicest person. I’m not big on leaving reviews but this food was so good along with the service that I had to. Go try it. You won’t regret it. ?“

“Food is great! I built my own salad with greens, chicken, strawberries, mangos, cucumbers, goat cheese, and strawberry vinaigrette. The worker was SO incredibly heavy on the dressing like I had a puddle of it at the bottom of my bowl, luckily it was great dressing. The guy that made my bowl was not super friendly and seemed very uninterested in any kind of service. The outdoor patio is nice especially on a beautiful day like today!“

“Great food today. Double mushroom and Swiss burger with onion rings, and my wife had the cod meal with pretzel bites! Hit the spot! We followed up with a sundae and shake. Great taste! The highlight of our visit was the manager overhearing my wife mentioning lemons for her water, and he went and got her some- excellent customer service !“

“I saw Canes sponsoring in NASCAR and figured I'd have to visit my local Cane's with some family. And I was impressed! Amazing chicken tenders, delicious french fries, and incredible texas toast. My soda was delicious also! One of the best Canes in the city of Columbus! "MMMM, CANES!" my cousin yelled as we left.“

“Fourth of July. Late afternoon. We stopped by for dinner. First visit ever. Friendly, professional staff. Our burgers were made to order right in front of us. Toppings were fresh. Perfectly grilled to medium/well. Shoestring fries were great. Chocolate shakes, hand made, were to die for. This was the best burger ever. Better than Five Guys….better than anybody’s! You will not be disappointed. If you live 50:miles away, I promise it’s worth the trip.“

“A symphony of textures between the delicious proteins, variety of cheeses and salsas, freshly-grilled fajita vegetables, topped with chopped cilantro, tortilla strips and queso.Friendly service, Clean dining area, plenty of parking and safe part of town.Strongly Recommend the seasoned rice, the juicy grilled adobo chicken, queso diablo, chile crema, and cotija cheese!“

“Came here several times. They got various sandwiches, hot dogs, and gyros. Their meat is always juicy and cheesy. I love the grilled mushroom, green and pepper in the gyros so much! Their prices increased a little bit these years, but they still get special offers everyday.“

“The DOGS are great. We both tried 2 different kinds and both loved EVERYTHING. We arrived on a Wednesday evening and was the only patrons upon arriving. They have so many sauces to choose from ( they will even let you taste test them all) The only person working looked like a young college or even high school guy that handled everything well and cooked everything PERFECTLY. Even tho the eating area was pretty sticky and needs a routine cleaning more often. It is just a stand up bar with no chairs. If more than 14 people inside it gets a little claustrophobic. They also have oriental beverages. Which I tried the Soon Hari! Pretty tasty and refreshing. I tried the regular one along side a cheesy hotdog in a sweet potato coating. I will return any day now for I having been craving these HOT DOGS.Parking: Short North.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs“

“Susan was the literal light of my life today. My friend and I just ordered a couple of drinks after leaving Tensuke Market and she made sure we didn’t wait too long behind a big order. She had such a bright smile and really carried the atmosphere because the AI ordering system was a little uncomfortable lol. 10/10 would come back to see Susan smile at me again.“

“Had a good experience today at the Lane Avenue Piada. All the employees were super nice. It is unfortunate they cannot accept tips though. I thought the card reader would ask for a tip, it didnt. I tried to give cash and was told they could not accept tips. Sad, because they deserve it! As a server I live on tips and want to reward great customer service which they gave with tips! But I figured I'd give them a shout out ! I was there between 2 -3 pm . Unfortunately did not ask anyone's name but multiple employees were very helpful and polite with great attitudes!“

“When we drove through for breakfast everyone working outside was so nice. Today we had a sweet girl named Shay who was so very helpful. Sometimes we eat inside, and everyone who works in this restaurant seems to really enjoy working there! Thank you, Jack & Polly“

“We love to discover America through its local cuisine so we had to try #CincinnatiChili while traveling thru Ohio. I heard we had to try the place, to experience Cincinnati chili (made with meat only) and that THE place to try THE chili was #SkylineChili . we were seated quickly and the waitress gave a quick explanation of the regional dish, which was appreciated. My husband opted for two mini hotdogs — coneys, my bad —“Skyline’s classic Coney is a specially made hot dog in a steamed bun with mustard, covered with our original secret-recipe chili, diced onions” my husband doesn’t like cheese on a lot of foods so he avoided the freshly shredded cheese. But he really enjoyed his Coneys. I’m the opposite I love cheese on most things so I went for the prize, a 5-way Skyline’s signature dish – steaming spaghetti covered with their original secret-recipe chili and topped with a mound of shredded cheddar cheese, beans and onion. I loved it. So much flavor and all ingredients that I love. It’s like they took my favorite foods and put them together. I added some hot sauce to some of it and that was also nice. I look forward to eating more Cincinnati Chili in the future. And Skyline was a good place to try it. #chilli5ways #skylinechili #coneywithchilli #ohio“

“First time here, we were not disappointed. In the world of burgers, if you're expecting McDonalds quarter pounder, you'll be disappointed. The basic/ classic burger is fresh and nicely presented in an upright paper bag. The fries were hot, crisp, well salted and served with the show stopper - chipotle mayo for dipping that was really tasty. I've read that the price is a bit high... compared to a 1/4 Pounder it's high. Compared to Five Guys types, the price seems reasonable. They were sold out of a bunch of chicken items and hot dogs, which makes me wonder if those items just didn't sell and have essentially been dropped. Overall, I will be back.“

“It’s 1:54pm, and I just saw an employee walking a lady who had a cane and eye patch to her car. He carried her order to the car, and opened the door for her. That was so sweet. I personally don’t eat here, but that makes me want to change my mind! Excellent Customer Service!!“

“I used the drive thru so the atmosphere may not be accurate. But the staff was so friendly that it felt welcoming! I had never been here before but always heard great things about it. ALL TRUE! my sandwich was huge and so tasty ? I couldn't eat it all... But it was as good cold! Parking: There were plenty of parking spots. However, this place was so busy that there weren't any available. This place is just that good and worth the wait ?“

“We just can't go through Ohio without a stop at Skyline Chili! You know what the food was like. It's consistent. I did find their tea very nice! But the star of the show tonight was our waitress! She was working hard, but with a sunny disposition and a way of making each table feel welcomed and special. Not only that, but a visit to the restroom was impressive! So clean, nice smelling, with two hooks! I love having a place for purse AND coat. The ambiance was great. I would happily return to this location for my annual fill of Chili 4-way.“

“Raising Cane's has good chicken and the best sauce! Make sure you order an extra sauce because you're gonna want it! There is often a line at the drive thru, but it's worth the wait. And the sweet tea is really good, and I'm from the South, so I know good sweet tea when I drink it. One of my favorites for ten years now. Highly recommended for fast food chicken.“

“This Raising Cane’s isn’t any more or less special than any other. However, its proximity to OSU’s campus does create a lot of traffic. That said the staff work extremely efficiently to get to everyone’s orders ready promptly, even when the line is out the door at 1:30am on a Sunday!“

“Somebody on Facebook said y’all were better than Canes and as an avid Caniac I had to find out….and I’m not disappointed! The chicken itself was seasoned, the service was great everything was fresh. And who doesn’t love rewards!!! I’ll definitely be back because you guys did not “

“Lovely location with friendly helpful staff and delicious food. The parking lot can be a little confusing to get in to. Reasonably priced at approx $10 a pizza (each pizza is good for 1-2 people) and a lot of customization options. Pizzas are all a lovely thin crust style with just the right amount of char. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for a pizza“

“I was so excited to eat my original cheese coney, I engulfed them and didn't get any pics!!! Just know there's 2 packet of their awesome hotsauce on each coney.Vegetarian options: My cousin gets their vegetarian menu every visit.Dietary restrictions: These coneys made my cheat day from gluten free more than worth it.Parking: Handicap parking appropriately marked with numerous spaces.Kid-friendliness: Every Skyline takes me back to my fondest childhood family memories eating in the 513!!! It's family owned and always kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking and wheelchair accessible building.“

“Ordered 4ct strip meal in drive thru. Received nuggets. Not a big deal but $2 difference and was out of the line before noticing. Not as much chicken from 8 nugget than 4 strips. Honestly not really a complaint because that rarely happens at Chic filla“

“10/5 stars and will forever be my favorite taco truck! I always order the chicken tacos just the way they come and they are the exact same every single time! After ordering at the truck, I stop inside for some fresh pineapple juice and wait for my order to be ready! The inside area has plenty of drinks and snacks. They typically have horchata and pineapple juice on a daily basis. The mild salsa is something that I dream of on a daily basis!“

“Great Five Guys location. The staff were exceptionally personable and helpful! The restaurant was very clean, and they were attentive to everyone who came in. The food was amazing, as Five Guys always is. The only downside is that the chain is a little expensive, but you've gotta love how many fries they give you.“

“It's a great place to eat if you have a fear of complicated menus. Why? Because they have one of the most basic menus in the food world. The only difficult decision you have to make is how many chicken strips and fries you want to eat. The chicken is decent, the fries are good, their basic special dipping sauce is somehow addictive and I do not know why. I would probably get bread shamed if I didn't mention the bread is almost as good as the chicken. This particular location seems to have mastered the concept of providing the correct order each time. Congratulations!“

“Hot (and possibly gross to some) take: this is the best place as someone who cannot stomach dairy (or anything really) when on her period. This is like a comfort food because it doesn't get boring, always taste good, and doesn't make me cramp so hard I vomit.100/10, would recommend <3“

“The food was so delicious and the people that were there were so nice I would like yall to got there and eat and the cashier is so nice and had a good heart the food was good and the rices doesn’t have a lot of lime and the guacamole has a perfect lime and not to sour so goo place to “

“Have you tried Skyline Chili? For those that are not familiar the signature item is the 3 way, which is Spaghetti noodles, chili, and a mountain of finely shredded cheese. You can upgrade to four way (add onions or beans) or five way (both). We had the three way, bowl of chili and coney to go. They packaged everything very nicely, included oyster crackers, packages of cheese and sauce. Nailed it. We will be back.“

“Man I can't tell who is worse, people who LOVE raisin canes or people who LOVE chic fillet. They are both fine chicken lunches, but why do you ACT THAT WAY when talking about these places??? The big gulp cup of sauce is weird too. And I'm not trying to come off negative I really liked my lunch. It was perfectly adequate. I prefer French toast over Texas toast, but man why do people talk about this restaurant the way they do? It's gotta be a reaction to chic filet people. Or vice versa. I don't know what came first!! I usually get Diet Coke and that was pretty good.“

“Great place! The food was so good FOR LUNCH I had to double back for dinner. The atmosphere is very clean and the employees are very friendly. The food was prepared fast and very tasty ?. If you are in the Columbus area stop here and get a bite! 5 STAR ? They also have really good “

“This Wendy's was open late, lobby open til 11pm, and the worker was so patient as I tried to use a deal from the app plus had to split the payment part cash part card. Everyone was laughing together and didn't act like they hated their job which was refreshing.“

“Workers are always right in top of everything. I've never had an issue with an order and they're happy to go light on the salt for my fries! Food is great and fries are to die for!! Order a size smaller than you think you need... you're going to get a lot!“

“My baby and I went in ... Instantly the smells were making us both hungry. When we received our order.. Food cooked to perfection. Burger was on point juicy and flavorful. Fries cooked just right! Coneys? Cheese & Reg they were just what the Dr ordered! Definitely A Must Try!!“

“Wow! What a great concept. Friendly owner/manager explained the process for us. My family of three ordered a single combo and a double combo including the most delicious milkshakes this side of the Nuthouse! This is not your average slider. We tried a variety and want to return for more. Only challenge was parking. There was a garage behind with a $5 minimum for up to 2 hours.“

“I work 3rd shift close to this location so I visit frequently for their bacon egg and cheese on toast which is somehow so delicious. But the gentleman who runs that shift is definitely an asset to that store and just deserves a shout out. Nothing but professional everytime I go!“

“I love their chicken as do many people. This location has a egress problem but... they are relocating to a much larger lot just down the road. I think the new place will be much more efficient. Staff are always friendly. Kudos for them working so hard.“

“I have always enjoyed this place, and whenever i make my monthly trips to the stores around it, I always make sure I come here to eat.The proportions are so great, my meal exceeds my expectations every time! Everything is fresh and flavorful, quality is never an issue.I usually always go through the drive-thru window, but yesterday I brought a friend to try it for the first time and we chose to go inside. The girl workin the register was so unbelievably kind and patient with us. While we were deciding what to get, she made a recommendation for the blueberry lemonade they recently added, and it was actually the best drink I have ever had.I already loved the food here, but the hospitality and customer service is just as amazing. Looking forward to coming back soon!Also: I am very particular about using public restrooms, even just to wash my hands. The building is obviously older, but the bathroom was very clean and fully stocked!“

“The staff was extremely friendly. They did mess up my order but the manager Jessica was extremely friendly and amazing in correcting the order to which I was very appreciative. I would definitely go back to this location. The quality of service food and staff are all very good.“

“Went there pretty early in the morning Around four they were open still serving dinner items which was a plus. Other than that I mean it's got average wait time staff that's not overly friendly just kind of normal just working their job not bad but not extraordinary either would recommend for a quick bite if that's what you “

“Skyline is a spicy spaghetti sauce that isn't going to burn even the softest of palettes towards spice. Love it or hate it, Skyline is my happy place, so if you don't eat it, it just leaves more for me. If you've never been, try it with a mind knowing that it isn't normal chili that you think of, it is a Greek style chili, like the meat layer in Pastisio which is Greek lasagna. Go in, ask for a coney, get a three way, chilito, chili cheese fries, and so much more! It just works!“

“I was in Columbus 3/12/24 for a funeral and stopped and got something to eat around 3:00. I did not get the cashier's name but she was very friendly and talked me into getting a 10 pack. I just want to say thank you to your great employees for being very friendly and making my experience at your location great.“

“Always excellent service and great food. If you want a sub don't go anywhere else but to FIREHOUSE subs! The hook and ladder is my favorite!!Kid-friendliness: Great place to take the kids!Parking: Located in a strip mall so plenty of parking!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in and out.“

“The service is always impeccable! The best fast food restaurant I’ve ever been to. I love their iced tea. It’s always fresh. My son loves their chicken nuggets and the frozen lemonade. The food is fresh, and extremely clean.Kid-friendliness: Great place to take your kids especially if they have a play area. Yes it’s fast food but at least you know the place is clean and the kids will love the food.“

“We need more locations around Columbus! I Definitely come here every time I’m on the East side. Always fresh to order and the lemon pepper seasoning is next level. You can tell the oil is always fresh because everything comes out golden brown!“

“Place is super clean and the folks working are nice and patient.Prices at Five Guys are sort of out of control anymore, but it's still a solid burger and we don't have a lot of those in Cbus.Oh and don't sleep on the hot dogs, they're amazing.“

“The service was a little slow, but that certainly wasn't the fault of staff. They were very short handed, and let us know as soon as we walked in that they had 65 sliders before they could even start our order. They were very friendly and made everything as quickly as they could.Would definitely recommend and will do our best to go back (we're not from the local area).“

“Drive thru line was crazy long so went inside for my to go order. Watched 15 to 20 cars go thru drive thru before I got my order entered as I was number 3 in line. Food was ok and consistent as it normally is. Just slower than normalParking: High street near Graceland single long row of parking up the hill. Have to cut across drive thru exit to get to building.“