18 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Athens

Browse menus, reviews and photos of Fast Food Restaurants in Athens.

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  • Chick-fil-A 1291 US Hwy 72 East, Athens Fast Food · $

    1 Chick-fil-A

    4.3 Superb 438 Reviews

    1291 US Hwy 72 East, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
    • 6 Pack Chocolate Chunk Cookie

    “Chick-fil-A Athens is always a bright spot in our day—delicious food, kind service, and a consistent commitment to the community. We’re grateful to have them right here in town!”

  • Whataburger 1327 US Hwy 72 East, Athens Burgers · $

    2 Whataburger

    4.3 Superb 506 Reviews

    1327 US Hwy 72 East, Athens

    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Whataburger Double Meat Whatameal
    • Double Whataburger with Cheese
    • Triple Cheeseburger and Fries
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    “The food is amazing the service is normally great tonight I spoke with Mary Marrone she was very friendly did an excellent job with customer service”

  • Captain D's 102 US-31 South, Athens Fast Food · $

    3 Captain D's

    3.9 Good 253 Reviews

    102 US-31 South, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fish & 6 Piece Butterfly Shrimp Meal
    • Grilled White Fish and Shrimp Skewer
    • Grilled White Fish & Shrimp Skewer
    • Kids Batter Dipped Fish Meal

    “Gotta give them props! I eat out a lot & not very many places can get 5 stars on the food, the service, & the atmosphere but, Captian D's got it on all 3. We went inside to set down & eat. Ordered food, waited not even 5 minutes & got our food. We (2 people) got the family pack (10 pcs of fish with 2 sides of choice & hush puppies). Got fries & corn on the cob for the sides. It was a whole foam container of fries & 4, 5 inch pcs of corn on the cob. It was $39.39 which ins't bad for that amount of food. We both got full & had some to take home for under $40. The service was top notch which is hard to find anymore. Overall we were impressed. Highly recommended for sure!!”

  • Bojangles 1316 US Hwy 72 East, Athens Chicken Shop · $

    4 Bojangles

    4.1 Good 374 Reviews

    1316 US Hwy 72 East, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • New Cajun Chicken Filet with Pimento Cheese Biscuit
    • Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit and a Ham Biscuit
    • Two-Piece Fried Chicken with Fries and Biscuit
    • Chicken Tenders with Fries

    “It was delicious ive never ate at bojangles this was my very first time nd the breakfast was amazing ty”

  • Firehouse Subs Athens Shoppes 935 US Hwy 72 E A, Athens Sandwich Shop · $

    5 Firehouse Subs Athens Shoppes

    4.2 Good 174 Reviews

    935 US Hwy 72 E A, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Firehouse Meatball Sub
    • Italian Sub with Chips
    • Turkey Bacon Ranch
    • Hook & Ladder

    “Fast and friendly customer service. My order was made to perfection.”

  • Hardee's 1110 South Jefferson Street, Athens Fast Food · $

    6 Hardee's

    3.7 Good 221 Reviews

    1110 South Jefferson Street, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • New Hamburger Advertised for 2 99
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit
    • Frisco Breakfast Sandwich
    • Country Ham Biscuit

    “Im a Frisco man. I love the Frisco burgers and breakfast sammichs. Hardee's still has the best biscuits of any fast food place. I love to dine in fpr breakfast because the smells are nostalgic. Never had a bad experience with Hardee's.”

  • Jack's Family Restaurant 15412 Greenfield Drive, Athens Fast Food · $

    7 Jack's Family Restaurant

    3.6 Good 265 Reviews

    15412 Greenfield Drive, Athens

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fried Chicken 2 with a Biscuit
    • Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit
    • Spicy Double Cheeseburger
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    “Please fill the macaroni and cheese all the way up.”

  • Jack's Family Restaurant 307 US-31, Athens Fast Food · $

    8 Jack's Family Restaurant

    3.6 Good 263 Reviews

    307 US-31, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Finger & French Fries
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Double Gravy and Biscuits
    • Cheeseburger & Fries

    “Please fill the macaroni and cheese all the way up.”

  • Wendy's 1603 US Hwy 72 East, Athens Fast Food · $

    9 Wendy's

    3.4 Good 297 Reviews

    1603 US Hwy 72 East, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Wendy’S Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Frosty Desserts
    • Not the Chicken Sandwich I Ordered
    • Jr Cheeseburger – 4 for 4 Meal
    • Jr Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie Bag

    “Went to Wendy’s tonight around 9pm. I ordered a #9. Simple as could be. You would think? I got my order and the burger seemed small to be a the Bourbon Bacon Burger. I checked it and it was pathetic. I have never had anything negative to say about Wendy’s, but tonight was not a great experience. The burger didn’t have all of the ingredients on it and it only had one tiny piece of bacon. It was literally a patty, a slice of cheese, and a tiny piece of bacon. The bun was hard around the edges as if it had been sitting under a warmer all day. I circled back around to return the food, but I had already been sitting in the drive thru for what seemed like an hour to order anyway. I was tired and hungry and ready to go home. I tried calling the store to voice my disappointment but I didn’t get an answer. So I am resorting to an online review. I don’t typically make complaints on food orders, but to pay $10 for a burger that was beyond pathetic was very disappointing and then I didn’t even get a receipt for my order either so I have no proof of my order. I’m sorry to say It was a very pitiful experience. I ended up going to a different restaurant to order a meal.”

  • Arby's 600 West 13th Street, Athens Fast Food · $

    10 Arby's

    3.3 Good 287 Reviews

    600 West 13th Street, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Large French Fries and Large Curly Fries
    • Arby's Signature Sandwiches
    • Roast Beef Sandwich
    • Double Roast Beef

    “Not sure his name but I know he was a new employee and he was from Louisiana, been living with his mom in Tennessee and now at his dads in Athens. He is a great and pleasant asset to Arbys there in Athens! Hopefully he gets to visit Pappadeaux and hopefully he’s a long term employee! I ordered the Fish and he took the time to come over and see how it was and was a present conversation!”

  • Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings 221 French Farms Boulevard, Athens Chicken · $

    11 Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

    3.6 Good 225 Reviews

    221 French Farms Boulevard, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Zaxby's Spicy Signature Sandwich Meal
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
    • Kickin Chicken Sandwich Meal
    • Buffalo Wings Big Zax Snak

    “Fast easy and good. Thank you Zaxb'ys”

  • Subway 908 South Jefferson Street, Athens Sandwich Shop · $

    12 Subway

    3.6 Good 148 Reviews

    908 South Jefferson Street, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Rotisserie-Style Chicken
    • Multi-Grain Flatbread
    • Baked Lay's Original
    • Black Forest Ham

    “I neglected to ask the young man his name but he's the recent new hire that was on the clock at about 6:15p on 08/19/2025. He was at the server line when I walked in and was ready to take my order. He was very polite and patient with himself with remembering the process of making orders. He made sure both my sandwiches were neat before cutting them and wrapping them up. I dont mean to embarrass him or anything but you have yourselves a young man who's eager to work and learn to better familiarize himself with your processes. It was refreshing to walk in and see him take his job serious. Thank you!”

  • Taco Bell 1112 Jefferson Street Southeast, Athens Fast Food · $

    13 Taco Bell

    3.2 Average 285 Reviews

    1112 Jefferson Street Southeast, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito
    • Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce
    • Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze
    • Caramel Apple Empanada

    “What's the time the food that I order is very good. And the service is pretty good too. But once in a while if I use the drive-thru and not getting something that I needed sometimes it's as simple as a straw but sometimes it's cheese sauce or taco sauce so I always check your bags in the drive through.”

  • Papa Johns Pizza 916 US-72, Athens Pizza · $

    14 Papa Johns Pizza

    3.6 Good 131 Reviews

    916 US-72, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Shaq a Roni Pizza
    • Chocolate Brownie
    • Cheese Pizza

    “been eating here for a long long time and have never had anything but great service and food. Athens is lucky to have such great people working here ! keep up the good work !!”

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 550 US Hwy 72 West, Athens Chicken · $

    15 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

    3.4 Good 284 Reviews

    550 US Hwy 72 West, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy
    • 3pc Handcrafted Tenders Dinner
    • Classic Chicken Sandwich Combo
    • New Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

    “Trent that works the register and window is a the best employee I’ve came across in a long time!!! His service was top tier and he was respectful and helpful the whole time!! This location was the highways 72 Athens AL. Infront of tractor supply”

  • Panda Express 22090 US Hwy 72 East, Athens Chinese · $

    16 Panda Express

    3.3 Good 171 Reviews

    22090 US Hwy 72 East, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Cub Meal
    • Walnut Shrimp Fried Rice
    • Orange Chicken Cub Meal
    • Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

    “I am not making a review concerning the food, I am just giving 5 stars due to a certain employees pleasant attitude. I just went through the drive-thru and Angel kindly apologized for the delay. When I got to the window he was friendly and polite, didn’t rush me, and acted happy to be working. Often you don’t see people working during the Holiday week with a great attitude because of the rush and desiring time off (which people should get time off). However, Angel’s attitude made the experience easy and maybe even made my food taste a little better :)”

  • Pizza Hut 229 French Farms Boulevard Ste A, Athens Pizza Delivery · $$

    18 Pizza Hut

    3.2 Average 199 Reviews

    229 French Farms Boulevard Ste A, Athens

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Oven-Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta
    • Oven-Baked Cheesy Alfredo Pasta
    • Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
    • Triple Chocolate Brownie

    “Totally appreciate the service that I received at this location! First, I messed up my order. It wasn't their fault - and took responsibility for choosing the wrong option online. The manager - TRINA - insisted that they fix the order and was kind and courteous. I certainly would have paid extra for another pizza. I had somehow chosen alfredo sauce instead of marina. Next, I saw what appeared to be a homeless man come in to the location. ALL the ladies that worked there were nothing sort of courteous to him. It would have been SO EASY to have shunned or ignored him. Come to find out he was a homeless veteran that came in for food when he was hungry. I didn't know this until I heard a young girl say "Sir, we appreciate your service to our country". Pizza was great - and service outstanding. Overall, awesome experience!”

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