50 Best Fast Food Restaurants near Forestdale

“My family and I came to this area just a couple of hours ago and the cashier name Angelo was very friendly and professional to me and my family and wasn't rushing me to order and she has a beautiful smile Angelo was very specific and suggested other items for my order and the last thing she asked was that I need any dipping sauce for my order and that really lighten my day that she was very concerned about me and my family to get everything we need and that's great customer service and me and my family will be back very soon and also the food was great and the tea was amazing Angelo did a very great job she does need a raise with that wonderful caring customer services that's an A+ great job Angelo..smile on our faces“

“8/27/2019 come join us at the new Forestdale Arbys“

“General manager is doing great with the trainee and staff he was in the lobby while i dined in saturday our cashier she was simply amazing but he just made me feel so at home this store is always so organized polite and clean so its no wonder he was chosen to train here hes doing a really good job and learning alot can’t wait to find out where his location is so I can check it out as well“

“Ordered my lunch from Papa John's Pizza (Forestdale, AL) today and the order was delivered much faster than the estimated time. it was hot and fresh and delivered by a friendly driver. I appreciate the great service and quality of the food.“

“This location has so vastly improved in the past year or so. Attentive, friendly staff, delicious food, and quick, awesome service make a visit to this location always an enjoyable mealtime with family or coworkers. Many Kudos to the Team there!!!“

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

“Awesome service for fast food! Great amount for the lunch special. Good and fresh food!! Clean. Clean. Clean!“

“Stopped in Sunday after church and the staff were so friendly. The food was the freshest I’ve ever had from any Milo’s. The manager spoke with us and you could tell she ran a tight shift. I will definitely be back to this location in Gardendale.“

“Typical Chic Fil A, The food is top tier but this location needs some serious updates, lots of disrepair in the dining area. The staff was on par but not the best we’ve ever had.

Parking: Tight parking lot that’s not the easiest to get to from the main roads.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, they have a play place at this location.

Wheelchair accessibility: ADA Compliant“

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

“First time to try this place. I can't believe the wide array of food they serve. It comes to you hot, fresh and delicious!!! I had gotten a Groupon that I'm very thankful for!!! We spent less money here than we would at Taco Bell or McDonald's! If I lived over by it, I would literally eat here every day!!! I got fried catfish, the Cajun ranch fries and a small chicken salad. Good Lord I've NEVER had a salad THAT good before!!! And I'm 54 yo!! It has a ton of stuff in it!!! My husband got the same Cajun fried and a gyro that was amazing as well!!! I completely forgot to take pictures. But trust me, it's worth it! I can't believe they weren't more busy at 5 pm on a Saturday. We were the only ones dining in. But a few people came in for to go orders.“

“I like Five Guys’ foods and service very much. I was so disappointed in the service today, though, that I feel compelled to write this in hope that the manager at the Fultondale location will see it. I went in to place an order, but noticed one employee was cooking food and there was no one at the register. As I walked to the register, I passed two employees seated at one table and another employee seated at a separate table. I stood at the register waiting, but no employee approached. The cook, who was quite busy, saw me and called to someone, but still no one came. One employee at a table rose and walked to the back of the room, so I thought she had gone back to go behind the counter, but she came back to her table having just gone to refill her cup. We made eye contact, so she knew I was waiting. But neither she nor the other two employees made any attempt to assist me. After another six minutes, with no acknowledgment at all from the three seated employees,I left. I won’t give up on Five Guys after one bad experience, but I hope the manager will see this write-up and use it as a teaching moment for today’s staff.“

“Great experience at very busy time for them. They worked well together and served as many people as they could as fast as they could... And the food was hot and very good!“

“I went through the drive through so I'm not going to count off on atmosphere; they really can't do anything if I don't like being in my truck. Food is good enough that I come back repeatedly. Cheaper and better than McBroken Ice Cream machine. I'll be back again, and again, and again....“

“Great food, fabulous service, and friendly faces! And, they stay open later!“

“Green Acres is practically an institution at this point and for good reason. The food is amazing, the service is friendly (its not always quick, but the lines are crazy for a reason), and did i mention the food is amazing?
If you're ever in the birmingham metro, Green Acres is as necessary a stop as the Statue of Liberty or the Golden Gate Bridge. If you think I'm exaggerating, you just haven't had the food yet.“

“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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“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“

“I absolutely love coming to this Chick-fil-A in Gardendale. The facility is always spotless, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is consistently incredible — but that’s something most of America already knows.

What really sets this location apart is the leadership team. They’re top-notch in every way: professional, kind, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. You can feel the positive culture the moment you walk in.

This is hands-down one of the best Chick-fil-A experiences anywhere. Gardendale is lucky to have this team!“

“My partner and I go camping at least once a season, and it’s become a soft tradition to pop by Whataburger for lunch on the way out.

We usually order/split the Western BBQ burger with an extra patty and sauce, cut and packaged in half, large fry and soda pop combo for around $12, and lemme tell ya, it’s SO satisfying!

Our food order is always right, hot, and served in a few moments (apx 3-5 mins ticket time) and they give you extra condiments guilt-free.

The registrars and even the people working in the back are courteous and helpful, and they keep a clean lobby.

I can’t wait for the next time we go camping, partly because we get to eat at Whataburger again!

Whatabusiness!“

“Smokehouse Briscat sandwich was AMAZING“

“Nakayla was amazing. Very polite, super efficient, she made sure all of my extra request were met and made sure to repeat each one back. I visited close to closing time and she did not make me feel like a nuisance like most places would at that time.“

“I moved away from Fairfield about 5 yrs ago and there is no Milo's near me. I was so very glad to see the new location in Fairfield. It makes the whole area look so much better. That being said, I usually go when I'm home and it never disappoints. The fries are hot and perfectly seasoned, fingers hot and cooked to perfection. And the staff is always so friendly and smiling!! Thanks Milo's Fairfield..keep up the good work and I was so glad to see that the parking lot and outside area were super clean.“

“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.“

“Food was good, service was great and I must say they work hard here“

“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.“

“They have A great ?cheeseburger, & their chocolate ?shakes!! Mmm?

Parking: A regular parking lot with handicap parking up front and a ramp four wheelchair

Kid-friendliness: They serve kids meals

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes as I said above“

“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.“

“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.“

“Yes, with the caveat, bring plenty of money. Fish & Chicken meal with a large drink was $16! Also, don't order green beans - they were straight out of the can. Very disappointing.“

“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’m sure this doesn’t happen often so I just wanted to give you guys a great review for having James as a part of your team. I went to your store on 7/31/20 and this man went above and beyond to help me. He was kind, courteous, and willing to make everyone feel welcomed. He is very well spoken and super polite. Keep up the good work James you deserve all the blessings you have coming to you. Thank you sir!“

“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’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“

“We ordered on online. We went through the drive thru. It took awhile before anyone said anything, they told us to drive to the window then maybe after a three minute wait we got our food. They didn't mess up our order and they even gave us extra sauces.“

“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“

“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.“

“Kayleigh was amazing! She has such a compassionate and professional attitude!
Tristan made the hamburger absolutely delicious!! I will definitely be returning and recommending this location!! Thank you so much for a job well done!!“

“No military or senior discount, but does offer a .25 senior drink.
I guess our curly fries would have been good if we would have gotten them. Check your orders before they go out especially at drive thru & take out. At least inside orders there's time to notice something missing.“

“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“

“Courtney was very energetic, friendly, and had a wonderful smile on her face although the line was wrapped around the building during closing time. She was wonderful..and I wish their were more people like her in the world..Ya Courtney make her a manager, she did that.“

“I went through the drive thru this am. to pick up some breakfast. A very nice lady named Felicity was working. If every drive thru experience was like this one, I would go more often. Thank you Felicity for making my morning a little brighter.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m only giving this place 5 stars because of how amazing Crystal (I hope I spelled that right) and the evening shift are every time we come. Her customer service and communication are always immaculate 10/10 every visit! I wish I could say the same for the manager who’s there mid-day. She always has an attitude, is constantly on her phone, and comes across as extremely rude. Honestly, I’d give this place negative 100 stars just for her. However, Crystal is wonderful, and I’d rather my review highlight the positive manager than the negative! When I mentioned writing a review in the car on the way home, my 9-year-old son said, “Make sure you write that even the kids love Ms. Crystal!” so that’s exactly what I’m doing!“

“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“

“I decided too try this new location because it's extremely convenient for me, and I see a lot of bad reviews on here. I didn't experience nothing bad, my food was fresh and hot and my dream shake was delicious. I did how ever notice a bunch of younger employees in there and they were looking like they didn't know what was going on. They kept asking me over and over about the ordering screen and even sent an employee out again about my order because they couldn't get it right, but after that they understood. So at least someone came to my car to get a better understanding so I appreciate that. I will come back to this location!!!“

“It is a great place to eat and it is also very close to where I live so very convenient. The only problem I have with this restaurant in general is that they have a very high turnover rate and therefore a lot of the times the food is not prepped or served properly“

“Plenty of close parking in the lot. We arrived after dinner time and it looked clean. I didn't visit the bathroom though. Good chicken oriented menu with a few regional specialties. We did have a little trouble with our order in that our shakes were forgotten from our order but that was corrected when asked.“

“Food was hot and accurate. Manager was friendly. Restaurant appeared clean, including the restroom. The woman standing at the register however doing nothing didn't even great me or say a word to me. She just stood there with a big frown on her face and hand on her hip. Also, why charge $0.40 just to add mayo? I've never been to a McDonald's that charges to remove ketchup, mustard, and add mayo. I just don't think it's fair to charge to substitute a sauce for another. The owners of this location must be very greedy.“

“The original late night place to grab something to eat at. Not many of these around anymore and well some of the locations that are still around may not actually be open late nowadays. But I still support the lil square bunned burger even when the cost has went from .35 cents each and a combo coming in at around $3.50 from back in the day to now days ur doing good if get a combo for under $10 and if want cheese then another $1 per slice.. But they still hit that spot at times and they always have had the best Cokes and still do of any food place there is..“