43 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Oakland

“Amazing kebabs for a great price! For $18 you get enough for two people with leftovers. We tried the chicken and the lamb and they were both amazing. The kebabs come with a large serving of delicious rice, a pita, a cooked tomato and a salad.

Takes about 20 minutes to come out and there is no seating inside, but it was completely worth the wait!“

“Falafel corner is a great little spot yo get a good bite to eat for a good price. They always walk around during the farmers-market on Sunday with samples. I got the loaded fries today, they were absolutely phenomenal. The chicken was really good and the sauce made everything really come together. They give such generous portions, I couldn’t finish my plate. Never gone here and been unsatisfied.“

“We came to Town Fare for the first time after finding out about the restaurant from the Bay Area KQED check please show. We were thrilled to try their chicken sandwich which came with breast meat and some coleslaw. The meat was very tender, cooked to perfection, the coleslaw had really nice flavors, and the buns were good too. The mac and cheese was also very good; the cheese had good flavor. The restaurant has a very open, clean, organic modern atmosphere. Many seating options inside and outside. The staff were nice. They have street parking around the museum and a museum parking garage. 10/10 Recommend.“

“I'm a dialysis patient nearby and happened to be passing after treatment. Stopped in and MAAAAN. What you get for the price! The taste, atmosphere and customer service were on POINT. Will be back as soon as this treatment ends... TOWN “

“Great food and great prices. You will have to wait but for the amount of food you’re getting, it’s a good deal. They also know how to season their food.
My favorites are the burgers, chicken tenders, and Philly Cheesesteak (with everything on it). And their fries are often fresh and crispy!

Ask for extra BBQ sauce, it’s made in house

—— Update 2 years later

Still my go to spot. They don’t sell their BBQ sauce anymore but God do I miss it. They also have added chicken and waffles to the menu!“

“Fantastic steak burrito, best bang for your buck in downtown Oakland!“

“Always some of the best hot dogs that I know of. I usually get the hot link and/or the big quarter pound hot dog with all the trimmings, i.e., chopped onions and tomatoes, mustard, ketchup, relish, and occasionally jalapeno peppers. The employees are always very kind, courteous, and professional. I definitely recommend Caspers Hot Dogs if you like great hot dogs.

Parking: There is ample parking on the restaurant parking lot. I never have a problem parking there.“

“The food is good than the last time I came fr and it changed.

I got 2 biggie bags (each 6 bucks) and it didn't disappoint 🔥 The service was good 9/10. Its clean and has a welcoming atmosphere which is a big plus. There is room for parking most of the time. Overall, a good one to come dine in :) ❤️“

“For the most part, this place is good. There are two things I would recommend:

1. They tell each other in Spanish when there isn’t a product but don’t tell the customer. They seem to think people don’t understand what they’re saying.

2. The salad was old. The lettuce was wilted and the chicken tasted so fake.“

“Finding an excellent Chinese food place has always been very difficult for me out here , but not these guys you can tell the food is curated with passion and love. Everyone from the girl who attended to the cooks did an amazing job, thanks for feeding me and these big portions, so delicious. God bless“

“The best fried chicken and waffles in the Bay Area!!! When you come to Oakland go to West Oakland to this store. You will not be disappointed.. They also serve banana pudding and peach cobbler, potato salad and macaroni salad. Everything is delicious, take my word for it!!!???“

“I absolutely love this place! I had the best fish sandwich I've had in a long time. I was just driving by when I noticed this restaurant, so I decided to stop and order their fish sandwich with a meal. They give you a bag full of fries, and everything was delicious. The sandwich was great, the fish was tasty, and the sauce was perfect—no complaints whatsoever.

I'm planning to go back very soon to try everything on the menu. I still need to sample their milkshakes and ice cream, but I didn't have a chance on this visit. Overall, the food I had was stunning. The fries were fresh, hot, and crispy, and I really appreciate how generous they are with the portion. I can't wait to go back!“

“Tried this place on my lunch break on a whim...ordered the 6 piece prawns and fries..and it came with a side of bread and all the condiments (tarter sauce, hot sauce, ketchup) i was surprised they fried the prawns in a beer batter rather than cornmeal like the fish is fried in. And it was thick breading like a corn dog. The batter was seasoned but it was just alot of dough. Maybe next time i go, ill ask to have them to fry the prawns in corn meal as well. The fries were a little over done too, fried hard.“

“when I'm not in the mood to cook the first thing I think about is going to them.“

“Delicious, flavorful, healthy, fast, affordable, open late, accessible. What’s not to like? You can get a whole meal here including dessert for like a little over $20, my favorite being a green smoothie and a hearty chicken bowl with chocolate cashew pudding at the end. You get plenty of nutrition,
Clean and dairy free, and just the right portion size, not too big not too small. Very delicious, available all day. This place is my go to if I’m working late throughout the Bay Area.

Seating is inside the oakland food hall - it’s not a lively vibe and also the food hall is kind of in a weird sketchy post industrial area. I really recommend a quick pick up.“

“The Coupon code for buy one Western Cheeseburgers get one for $2 didn’t give me the rewards points and when I tried to make my purchase through the App the app froze during the payment process, so I had to come in person to pick up my order.“

“Oh my God the barbecue was hot juicy and finger licking Good right off the grill you can't ask for nothing no better than that and tasty.
I'm just trying to figure out where I can find him at all the time because he has different places he goes to, I just happened to slip up on him. I was out taking care of business and the barbecue smells so good I had to wait around and get some. The hour wait was worth waiting for believe me.
So someone tell me or give me information on where his spits at.“

“East Oakland hood staple for dry fried ribs, chow mein, sweet & sour, and everything Chinese food. It's an old school hole in the wall. Mom and Pops owned joint. Food is always good, affordable, and on point.
They have Combo meals for a nice and fair price.“

“Happy Chicken Finger Day Everyone“

“I recently went through this Wendy's drive-thru late at night, and I was impressed by how fast and efficient the service was. Despite the hour, the staff was super friendly, and the food was amazing – everything you would expect from a Wendy's restaurant. If you're in a hurry and need a quick bite, this is the place to go. The process was quick and easy, and I was in and out in no time. Highly recommended for a speedy and satisfying experience!“

“Ordered online and received the food immediately after arriving. I asked for a holder, and they took a box with a little bit of ketchup packets and emptied it and placed my drinks and food inside. The food itself was amazing, large portions, plenty of flavor. 10/10 would recommend.“

“I visited the Panda Express near Oakland at broadway every time visit I was genuinely impressed! From the moment I walked in, the manager and all the staff greeted me with warm, friendly smiles. Their positive attitude made the experience even more enjoyable.

The food was absolutely top-notch—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. I've been to several Panda Express locations, but this one stands out as the best in terms of food quality.

What also impressed me was the cleanliness of the restaurant. It was spotless—far cleaner than most other locations I've been to. Everything from the dining area to the service counter was well-maintained and inviting.

Highly recommend this location if you're in the area. Great food, amazing service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere!“

“Great food new fried pickles“

“Me recuerda el sabor de mi México. Super recomendado los tacos y tortas de pastor y asada 👌“

“The lady was very rude. My friend is kind of disabled and he has a hard time grabbing stuff, so when he was trying to get his food from her, she made it more difficult for him to grab it from her, we were hoping that she would have some consideration for him and help him but she didn't, and that is sad.“

“One Of My Favorite Spots To Eat At �“

“Amazing donuts and other pastries! They also serve asian cuisine. The Thai Iced Tea is awesome as well. The staff is equally impressive, very nice. Same name as other shops in Oakland, but that is the only thing similar. You have to go to the one on San Pablo!!!“

“buen y rapido serv y muy rica la comida“

“Great team here always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is always clean and the food fast and fresh.

The only downside is that it's in the middle of one of the worst homeless encampments around so there's always sketchy people wandering through looking for handouts or dogging through garbage out front.

Not McDonald's fault but Oakland needs to do better!“

“The reason I'm giving it to stars is not because of the food being special, it's because it is notit gets 5 stars because it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Late night the drive thru is open for those of us who starve at 3am“

“this is my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area to go to. They open early and close late, The staff is always so friendly and supportive, and Make the best food they are very understanding When it comes to customer inconveniences and they always serve with a smile I have never had a bad experience here been in the Bay Area for 1 year now and this Papa John’s has been my lifeline

everyone part of the team goes above and beyond just to make their customers happy Very friendly and chill environment“

“I meet friends in this lovely place a lot! This is my favorite restaurant to grab a bite. I visit this spot frequently. The food is excellent, the team is friendly and the prices are decent. I like meeting in this spot to have a good lunch.“

“These are the best Pupusas for miles. They are crispy, wholesome and packed with stuffing. I have to get their Salvadorian Tamale as well. It is different from the Mexican variety as in the masa is really smooth, not grainy. Also these are cooked in a banana leaf. It's worth the trip, even though parking in the lot outside can be a bit problematic.“

“they upgraded they ral good now“

“February 1, 2025

Although McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken have been recommended as the worst food to eat for an African American fifty-nine(59) year old man from East Oakland, California, I, Marcus Pea, ate at these restaurants, occasionally. During SOULBEAT earlier times to renovate, I, personally, witnessed a bridge of products from Eritrea to cure cancer type diseases through consumption. In other words, it was a great beginning between Eritrea, Africa and SOULBEAT in Oakland, California for consumable products to improve African American health on many top fatal and dangerous diseases or ailments. It was 2024. But, now, it's 2025 and beyond! A Reader, a Listener, an Oaklandner, a Californian, a Believer, and one of the sons of DECEASED Louis and Oriel Pea, Mr Marcus Pea or just Marcus Pea. It was February 1, 2025. Where are the new consumable products to remove CANCER and etc?

Thank you,

Marcus Pea

Wheelchair accessibility: February 1, 2025

Wheelchair accessibility helps customer service. Good luck McDonald's.

Thank you,

Marcus Pea“

“Food was good they need to leArn better sanitation skills when come off break you wash your hands before returning to the line and dealing with customers food“

“pizza deliciosa, riquísima ensalada y lugar muy agradable. muy recomendado 🤩👏🏻👏🏻😋“

“This McDonald's is in Eastmont mall parking lot. You have the police station, social security, in home care services, you can get your blood taken there and it's a bus transit station. Good staffing and different ethics staff that works there.“

“first time trying the Chicken sandwich it was good 👍👍👍👍“

“Fast service. All I can add. Got the mini meal something fast to get back to work. Although two lines were in drive through, they have to that go into one, they seemed to knock that out fast. Everything is ok. It.mcdonalds so up to mcd standards at least at drive thru“

“Pros: Food is hotter and faster than usual McDonald's
Cons: Do not park for this location. They will forget about you each time.

Try this line:
"I've parked here before and have been forgotten each time - I will pull ahead, but I will not park."“