50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Birmingham

“new go-to fast food when in the area“

“Thank you, thank you to Chick Fil A Greystone. We ordered food from here for our end of year football party. due to weather (cold and rainy) we changed our party location last minute from Heardmont Playground to Chick Fil A. Isaac accommodated us quickly, reserving tables for us, and making everything easy and fun for parents and kids. Isaac and his team were welcoming from Start to finish A thousand thank yous, from the Red Team (Oak Mountain Youth Football)“

“great service!! Thanx to Amy fulvi for a great burger!!“

“new go-to fast food when in the area“

“I grabbed some breakfast from the drive thru on my way back to Gadsden. I ordered a chicken biscuit add egg and cheese along with an order of hasbrowns and a large coke. Everything I ordered was made to perfection and I did not have to wait very long in line of the drive thru to get my order. The staff I encountered was polite and friendly.“

“Milo’s Hamburgers is a Birmingham staple that represents classic Alabama fast food at its best. It’s not flashy or complicated—just consistent, comforting, and unmistakably local. The burgers are thin, juicy, and drenched in Milo’s signature sweet-and-tangy sauce, a flavor that instantly sets it apart from national chains. It’s messy, nostalgic, and exactly what longtime fans expect.

The crinkle-cut fries are crispy and salty, making them the perfect side, and Milo’s sweet tea is almost as famous as the burgers themselves—strong, sweet, and refreshing. The menu stays simple, which keeps service fast and efficient, even during busy lunch hours. The casual, no-frills atmosphere makes it an easy stop whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a relaxed meal.“

“I love it because a very nice team and a very excellent service do a wonderful job and make me feel like family“

“Not a huge fan of Milos. That being said the employees were nice and polite, cutting up and having a good time at work. They brought that to the atmosphere of the restaurant, definitely a plus.

Having employees that enjoy their work and work together well while taking care of the customer is a huge deal nowadays.

As far as the food goes it was Milo's, if you like it you do if you don't you don't.“

“My husband and I ate 2 hamburgers and shared a fry. Food was delicious. I love the Milo's sauce. The hamburger buns are always toasted so nice. The fries have the cheese flavor and are so good dipped in Milo's sauce. The workers were so kind and friendly. It had a great atmosphere too. The other customers were happy and just generally nice people.“

“The staff was delightful! We were so excited to come in and ate. Great experience 👍“

“This is hands-down the best drive-through pick up pizza in town. Never greasy & friendly engaged staff. I have tried other stuffed crust pizzas and at least the one at this particular Pizza Hut is truly the best ever. Only downside as it doesn’t come in a smaller size!“

“Family and I had some time to to explore Birmingham before our flight home so we drove aimlessly around and first stumbled across Gatos & Beans (I did a complete review on that wonderful location). Emily recommended Joyland for a bite to eat as her establishment mainly served coffee and snacks.

Oh my GOSH, what a positive, upbeat, and tasty experience.

Joyland primarily serves Breakfast, Burgers, Hotdogs, drinks (they also have an impressively stocked bar,) and desserts.

The atmosphere is upbeat, friendly and inclusive. It gives off more of an eatery vibe than bar.

The menu has Gluten Free, and Vegetarian options. (I didn’t ask about vegan, sorry). Their crinkle cut fries are GF, crispy, and tasty.

The Cashier/server who helped us was Garret, Jake the General Manager also helped keep our order super fast and smooth.

When I again visit Birmingham, Joyland is already on my list of things to do.

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“Stopped by for a quick lunch in the car. The young man taking my order rushed me a bit but I’m sure that it was to help the drive thru move along smoothly.

At the window I received a smile and great service from Tremayah. She confirmed my drink before handing it to me. I watched her recount my change before handing it to me to ensure accuracy, and asked me if I needed anything else.

My bag not only contained hot, fresh food but also the sauce I asked for (two of them!), napkins AND a straw. That’s all I ask for or expect with fast food. Tremayah was just an added bonus with her pleasant demeanor and work ethic“

“I can’t stop thinking about that chicken. Went to Bham for work and walked there twice to get it. Now I’m Finna fly back to Alabama just to have it again!“

“Let me first say.
It was late night after a concert, but neither me or my cousin received the food that we ordered. It was Fresh and it was OK not seasoned well at all. The drinks were great. I just wish we would have gotten the food that we ordered that was disappointing but the customer service was great“

“Love Dairy Queen in trussville !!! Always the best customer service. The management and team is great, and they strive to help out the community as well !!! Recommend coming here 5 out of 5 stars !!�“

“We absolutely love this place, best wings in Fairhope!!!“

“Went to the drive thru in Qxford, ordered two turkey gyros. Got home my husband had some hair in his first bite. I lost my appetite, gave him the other sandwich. It was hairless.“

“Wings and okra are delicious Just need to clean their front door it’s covered in dirt and gunk It’s filthy If customers can see that I wonder what is in the kitchen..bathroom you can smell it entering the door and today I saw a huge roach crawling around inside. I probably won’t be eating here again.“

“Great food 🥰🥰Great customer service 💯“

“SLOW!….I waited over 20 minutes for a 6 piece combo. The fries were dark brown but if you get cajun ranch on them then they are good. Also the prices are higher than other wing places. The wings are good though. I just don’t like that the ‘medium’ wing sauce is HOT. Next time I will get the ‘Mild’ wing sauce.“

“Good food. Put my order in the app while in the parking lot at the Crestwood/Irondale location..but my order was for Gadsden Hwy location! Had to drive to the Trussville location and they even remade my shake for me since it took me over 30 minutes through rush hour traffic to get there... Thank you, guys for awesome service!“

“A hidden gem with delicious food. I had the cajun ranch fries and the catfish combo. It was fantastic. Smaller location, but spectacular food. There was a huge variety of things to eat, I had a hankering for catfish when I found this place. Crispy on the outside with a crumb batter and soft and juicy on the inside it was spot on. The fries where also cooked perfectly for the ranch coating and not getting soggy. Since I had both, I got to enjoy nice crispy fries with my combo and the coated fries. It would be hard to say which one was better. They were awesome as well. Great job. They were busy, so I was curious how it would turn out. Perfectly was the answer I found.“

“It's McDonald's so don't expect anything more than a McDonald's. It's a quick and easy way to get rid of hunger with a lot of things to pick from the easy to read picture menu and reasonably priced, otherwise, the same thing at home would be 30 to 45 minutes to prepare for myself and eat a similar meal, depending on the meal. The food is not a good thing to eat regularly, but I don't think I could even if I wanted to daily eat McDonald's (aka DIY diabetes), but I'm trying to find a good way to eat healthier and save all the potential money spent and keep it a reasonable price so it's a compromise. It's fastfood🤷in America and it's not going anywhere! Employees are typically busy but they are often nice and it's a stressful job. Poor attitude and overreacting is often seen coming from a customer not workers, from my personal experience with McDonald's, and I have few stories from my own experiences. I have a lot of respect for the employees in the food industry because it's tough work. Overall, I never have had a bad experience with any McDonald's beyond a missed burger or fry, and I have enjoyed this one so I don't think I can ask for more than that. I'm not a fan of the app being pushed or the lobby computer used to place the order by the customer. That's why they hire people and it's redundant at best, not to mention it's a lot more work than necessary, many people aren't able to figure out how to use it, or want to waste 30 minutes learning to use it. Clean place btw, but all the main issues are not the staff's fault. I have to recommend this one if you enjoy McDonald's. The food is ready to eat with the same quality as I want from all the chains, fair prices, and expected times are met when I place my order and leave with it. No worries to use the restroom and worry if it's a horror story. My biggest concern is in 10 years we're going to have ai bots running the whole operation so enjoy it while you can see humans at work instead of robots, oh well, 😆🤷 not today at least? Enjoy!! Thanks for reading! *And bring back the big 2 story play place! &Ball pit!“

“Chick-fil-A is less a restaurant and more a magical temple where chicken reigns supreme and your life’s problems temporarily vanish. You walk in, and immediately a choir of polite angels in visors says, “My pleasure,” so many times that I start questioning if I’ve entered a parallel universe where politeness is currency.“

“I saw a review on here about someone had the special BBQ Brisket Steakburger and decided I would try it but never got to do it until today and was surprised they still had it going on. LOVED IT!! The BBQ sauce is sweet yet tangy but not overpowering like many BBQ places. The brisket on top of the double steakburgers were plenty and each strip was really meaty and not loaded with a lot of fat like other BBQ places. The pickles and sweet onions on top were a kicker also as they really added to the flavor with every bite. I am glad I had a big hungry appetite though because that burger was more than enough for a meal especially the healthy helping of shoe string fries!! Well done also to the staff for the prompt service from the moment I walked in with a welcome to Freddy's and the friendly smile of the cashier and the thank you from the cook when I picked up my order at the service counter!! Impressive for a fast food operation, but I will admit that having good employees to pass on the right attitude when working is important and this crew made the grade on that and more!! Thank you everyone!!“

“I’m still newish to Birmingham and just now trying Guthrie’s. I went shortly after they opened at 11. Their menu is limited but sometimes simple is best. Too many options can feel overwhelming.

I was greeted by Tierra. When I told her that it was my first time trying Guthrie’s, she smiled and confidently said “you’ll be back!”

When I tried my food once I got home… I can tell you that she is correct. It was still hot, very fresh and oh my word was it tasty! I got some of the Guthrie’s original sauce as well as some bbq sauce. It was ALL delicious“

“I tried to fill out the survey that is listed on the receipt, but it said the phone number is wrong… so I wanted to say just how nice the gentleman was in the drive through window. My bill was $3.07. I gave him $3 and I was digging in my pocketbook for the change I knew I had. I looked up and he was pulling his own personal change from his pocket. He was clearly intending to give me the 7¢ needed. He didn’t have to do that, but kindness is what I felt and I appreciated that. Little did he know I was taking my 86 yo father to have surgery on his eye. Anxiety and worry filled our car. He was a ray of sunshine and kindness. We/I needed that❤️.The receipt says a ladies name but it was a gentleman that made this expression.“

“Great customer service by the young man working when we came. The young man took our order asked if we wanted dessert after we finished our meal we said yes. We were handed our cups for drink sat down and was brought our order to table fast. Young man came and asked if we were ready for our dessert and brought it to us. All while the young man was actually waiting for his break but waited til we were taken care of first.“

“I picked up my take out order. I told the staff I needed the strawberry shake. I was told a couple minutes later it was in the bag. I checked and I could see the top of the cup so I left. Got home and it was vanilla. My husband ordered the hot ones burger and there was a quarter size of sauce in the middle of the top bun. His burger was basically dry. My bacon burger was cooked too long, part of it was not edible because it was hard as a rock. This was my first time coming here and I don't plan on returning.“

“Stopped in after midnight and my expectations were totally exceeded. The entire store was immaculate. Dining room was clean, store was stocked with everything we wanted, and the sandwich artist was amazing. She made our sandwiches perfectly. Will definitely go to this subway again as most subways have lost the care to serve or clean properly.“

“Great service and restaurant. The new layout of the parking lot is a bit weird, and the employees do their best and are all very polite, but you run the risk of becoming trapped in the drive thru if theres any kind of hold up ahead of you, bc theres no way to exit the lanes after you get into them due to the new parking lot layout.Recommend ordering on the app and picking up in store or getting curbside to avoid the drive thru, esp if you have anxiety or any agoraphobic tendencies related to driving“

“As a Birmingham native, I already had my own go-to wing spot like most people do.
But once I found out that Exotic Wings & Things were halal, I had to give them a try, and they instantly earned a spot at the top of my list. I ordered the 10-piece wing combo, half Nashville hot and half jerk chicken. Personally, I had never tried that combination before, but it completely changed my perspective. The flavors complemented each other perfectly. Paired with the Cajun ranch fries, which were clearly cooked fresh and seasoned just right, the entire meal was on point.
Thank you, Exotic Wings & Things. I'll definitely be coming back“

“Picked up some delicious gyros on my way home tonight. they forgot my fries😭 but as soon as I called they handled it swiftly and respectfully. Very impressed. Great customer service and killer gyros.“

“Taco Bell is what I would consider fast food Mexican... ish. I needed to stop somewhere quick for a bite of lunch and stopped in. This is the brand new Taco Bell on Valleydale Rd. The restaurant was exceptionally clean and well appointed. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I ordered #10 which consists of two beef tacos and a cheese and steak burrito. The tacos were delicious with a crunchy hard shell, some Mexican flavored beef, sour cream, lettuce and grated cheese. This was the best part of the meal. The burrito was just okay. The melted cheese inside was a processed product like Velveeta or something - not so good. There was some beef in there and what appeared to be, maybe, some artificial bacon pieces?? I didn't finish the burrito and probably won't order that again if I ever go back.“

“We love Arby's!! The only complaint I would have is that it's so much more expensive than other fast food restaurants. But the food is always delicious! And the employees at this location are always pleasant and provide fast service.“

“I have been a Milos fan since I was a kid. We would go to the 1 in Roebuck after soccer games and the 1 in Irondale during the time there. Now in Cahaba Heights I can walk to the place. My Mother would get burgers to go back to Florida when they lived down south. Never ate a burger and fries that tasted bad.“

“I come to this Jacks often for breakfast. I absolutely love the fresh biscuits here during the week. They are so light and fluffy. Makes my tummy smile. Food is always hot and fresh. I haven't had to wait long on anything I've ordered yet. Keep up the great work ladies..“

“We stopped by for breakfast on 8/20/2021. Had the best experience ever. My first time visiting. I am from Bay Minette, AL. and was visiting my sister for a Birthday party. I have been in retail for over 40 years and never seen a cashier like Talisha Black. She was awesome. She was talking orders, filling them, checking them twice to make sure the orders were right. Making sure drive thru was running good and the cook was getting correct items for each order. she was so respectful and had such a bubbly personality. She needs the recognition for what she does. Made our day. Thanks Talisha Black“

“I've been here on numerous occasions and every time I've always have a good experience. Mrs.Gerard always greet me and there's also another person her name is Raynetta she always has a smile on her face when I come in plus she's very pretty too.“

“This is the best Taco Bell. I’ve been frequenting Taco Bell for over 30 years and this one is #1. The crew clearly cares. They make you feel welcome and serve up quality food fast. I’m not one to write reviews, but this team deserves some credit. Thank you.“

“I just had the best fast food experience that I've had in months. I decided to dine in and the young gentleman working the counter was not only efficient, but engaging and had a delightful personality. He came out to the dining room after I got my food and individually checked on each guest there. I usually don't get over to this side of town often, but I will definitely be back. I didn't catch his name, but he mentioned that he worked with Krystal's and also another food establishment across the street. This man deserves commendation and a raise. You would be lucky if you had staff that cares as much as he did today. Great job. :)“

“Best Mexican food in Birmingham Alabama when I want Mexican food that's where I go Taco Bell and all them other places don't have nothing on this taco truck I like Chipotles now they they run pretty close to him but I still pick the taco truck but overall they get really good food it's real clean they're always real nice and courteous you get a lot of food for your money and I promise you will enjoy everybody“

“The sandwich was pretty good! But the sweet tea wasn't!!“

“Great service! Mr Boss man this is a reflection on YOU! A great crew. Fresh food and great attitudes. Thank you!!“

“Grilled or fried Chicken salad is the best!! Kids love the ice cream too!! Good gravy biscuits and fun signs to read!“

“I was really impressed by, despite how busy they were, they still moved us through quickly and were friendly.

They did forget one of my sides, and unfortunately I didn't realize until much later, when I was already home.

My one complaint would be all the flies outside! They are almost swarming in the drivethru area, and that is very off putting for future visits.“

“We met my parents here for breakfast and had the best service and food. The food was hot and they were super fast. The employees and the manager checked on us a couple of times as well. Would visit here again“

“THE TWO WOMEN EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE WAITED ON ME WERE PLIGHT AND KIND AND ALWAYS GOT MY ORDER RIGHT AND ALWAYS GOT ME IN AND OUT OF THERE IN NO TIME THAT I MADE IT TO WORK ON TIME AND MY STEAK AND CHEESE SUB WAS WONDERFUL THAT I HAD HALF FOR DINNER AND THE OTHER HALF FOR BREAKFAST SENSE I WORK 13 HOUR SHIFTS FROM 7:00 AT NIGHT TILL 8:30 IN THE MORNING THANKS TO THE LADIES FOR FIXING A GOOD SUB FOR ME TO ENJOY AND STAY SAFE AND WELL OUT THERE AND GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM ALWAYS AND FOREVER!??????‍♀️“

“We stopped in for a quick meal,the guy on the speaker could not hear us so we went inside and the cashier was not very nice didn't smile ,shot,just didn't care to be at work attitude,so the manager Reginald stepped in and made the experience worth being there I would go back just to see him a nice guy and very polite 👍👍👍👍👍❤️“