32 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Thornton

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  • Chick-fil-A 16670 Washington Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    1 Chick-fil-A

    4.3 Superb 405 Reviews

    16670 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chick-Fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal
    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
    • Deluxe Chicken Sandwich Combo
    • Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit

    “Good for the kids it has a play area for our toddlers”

  • In-N-Out Burger 111 East 136th Avenue, Thornton Hamburger · $

    2 In-N-Out Burger

    4.2 Good 486 Reviews

    111 East 136th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Double Double Cheeseburger Animal Style with Chopped Chilis and Animal Fries with Chopped Chili's
    • Double Cheeseburger with the Works and the Flying Dutchman Fries with Everything
    • Cheeseburger Protein Style and Animal Style French Fries Animal Style
    • Double Double Cheeseburger and Fries Animal Style

    “Double Double was awesome”

  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 14255 Lincoln Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    3 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    4.0 Good 356 Reviews

    14255 Lincoln Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • French Fries Dine in: Yes Takeout: Yes
    • Dirt & Worms Frozen Custard Cake
    • Double Steak Burger California Style
    • Steakburger and Onion Rings Basket

    “My family loves this place”

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 201 East 136th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    4 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    4.0 Good 250 Reviews

    201 East 136th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • The 3 Finger Combo
    • 3 Chicken Fingers
    • The Sandwich Combo
    • Fried Chicken

    “Great food, everything was delicious, they had great recommendations! They had great, friendly service, they answered all our questions, & gave great recommendations, our server even gave us free drinks because we weren't sure what we wanted & it was our first time trying Raising Cane's! Definitely a must try if you like chicken & spicy food!”

  • Zero Degrees Thornton 9760 Grant Street Ste 70, Thornton Fast Food · $

    5 Zero Degrees Thornton

    4.4 Superb 155 Reviews

    9760 Grant Street Ste 70, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Salt and Pepper Medium Spicy Chicken Popcorn
    • Xxtra Flamin Hot Cheetos Cheese Fries
    • Crispy Chicken Wings Family Pack
    • Noodles and Spicy Fried Shrimp

    “i’ve come here several times, never disappoints. the garlic noodles and shrimp is absolutely amazing and the portions are huge. mangonada is a 10/10. i live 20 minutes away and the food is as hot as if it was made 30 seconds ago. def recommend!”

  • Hamburger Stand 8680 Washington Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    6 Hamburger Stand

    3.8 Good 323 Reviews

    8680 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chili Dog and Chili Cheese Fries
    • Bacon Ranch Chili Cheese Fries
    • Hamburger Cheeseburger
    • Chili Cheeseburger

    “Service was what is 'Normal' for that place. Not bad or good, just service. Food was GOOD to me. It's s a comfort food for me because there was one about 2 blocks from my house when I was growing up. I have not eaten there in probably 20 or 25 years! I loved it then and love it now!”

  • Five Guys 14326 Lincoln Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    7 Five Guys

    3.9 Good 215 Reviews

    14326 Lincoln Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fries with Cajun Seasoning
    • Little Bacon Cheeseburger
    • Hamburger with Fries
    • Little Cheeseburger

    “Love Five Guys.. Love the Cajun fries 😄”

  • Culver’s 9790 Washington Street, Thornton American · $

    8 Culver’s

    3.9 Good 485 Reviews

    9790 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Culver's Deluxe Double Cheeseburger Combo w Coleslaw
    • 2 PC Cod Dinner with 2 Cole Slaw Instead of Chips
    • Double Deluxe Cheeseburger Basket of Fries
    • Double Butter Burger with Fries

    “Every time I go to eat there the food is great, the staff is friendly (with and exception of one) but I think they fired her, and the restaurant is always clean. I definitely recommend. Great salad, amazing butter burgers, and spicy chicken sandwich. The custard varieties are also really good.”

  • Chick-fil-A 1301 East 120th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    9 Chick-fil-A

    3.6 Good 447 Reviews

    1301 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes
    • Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
    • Egg White Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Deluxe Spicy Chicken Sandwich

    “Normally don’t review but the girl at the drive thru, Melissa, honestly made my whole night. You normally don’t see that at a fast food joint so to see that level of personalized customer service just made me really happy.”

  • Arby's 3903 East 120th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    10 Arby's

    3.7 Good 254 Reviews

    3903 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Salted Caramel and Chocolate Cookie
    • Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich
    • Arby's Signature Sandwiches
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    “Super sweet Ramona at the cash register is always so friendly to my mom and dad. Her friendliness is contagious. Make sure you recognize her for exceptional customer service. :)”

  • Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard 16522 Washington Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    11 Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

    3.6 Good 198 Reviews

    16522 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cheeseburger Deluxe Combo w Onion Rings
    • Non Mixed Strawberry Malt
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
    • Guacamole Bacon Burger

    “Cute gal taking our older gave GREAT recommendations. Had the Jalepeno Cream Cheese Burger and Guacamole Bacon Burger. Great Flavors. The Jalelpeno just perfect spice not so much that it makes so you can't taste anything else. Loved the wild fries with their wild sauce. Definitely GoodTimes at the GoodTimes”

  • Firehouse Subs Grant St 10060 Grant Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    12 Firehouse Subs Grant St

    3.8 Good 294 Reviews

    10060 Grant Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Kids Hot Turkey and Provolone Combo
    • Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket
    • Firehouse Steak & Cheese Combo
    • Firehouse Steak & Cheese

    “Shout out to Georgia and Brennan at Firehouse Subs in Thornton! Both were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the experience genuinely enjoyable. They were helpful, efficient, and brought great energy to the store. You can tell they care about the quality of service and the customers they serve. Because of them, this location really stands out. Much appreciated—keep up the great work!”

  • Firehouse Subs North Thornton 14356 Lincoln Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    13 Firehouse Subs North Thornton

    3.9 Good 190 Reviews

    14356 Lincoln Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Club on a Sub on Wheat Fully Involved
    • Large Meatball Sub with Extra Cheese
    • Italian Grilled Chicken Salad
    • Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub

    “sevice big selection of hot sauce inside restraunt to choose from.”

  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 10140 Grant Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    14 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

    3.4 Good 312 Reviews

    10140 Grant Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Strawberry Sundae with Marshmallow Cream N Peanuts
    • Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso
    • Stack Burger with Two Blizzards
    • Chocolate Fudge Brownie Blizzarf

    “We love eating at our local DQ”

  • Tacos 420 81 West 84th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    15 Tacos 420

    4.1 Good 54 Reviews

    81 West 84th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Steak Tacos

    “Most definitely the best tacos I’ve had 🔥 you have to try the barbacoa ones 🥹🤤 those are my favorite!!!”

  • Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard 4003 East 120th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    16 Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

    3.4 Good 278 Reviews

    4003 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger
    • Southwest Black Bean Burger
    • Green Chile Potato Poppers
    • Guacamole Bacon Burger

    “Kinda dirty and quiet at 6 pm on Wednesday night.”

  • Carl's Jr. 4211 East 104th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    17 Carl's Jr.

    3.4 Good 269 Reviews

    4211 East 104th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Guacamole Bacon Angus Burger Combo
    • Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger
    • Kids Chicken Nuggets and Fries
    • Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich

    “I got the grilled chicken club fries and drink. One of the drink machines were broken. The chicken sandwich was very delicious. The restaurant was a little dirty. They or I should say she did start doin some cleaning. But I think I'll be getting that chicken club again and again. Update 10/15/25 everything was still good. But they changed bread on the chicken club. They use like Texas toast now. Still good but different.”

  • QDOBA Mexican Eats 10018 Grant Street, Thornton Mexican · $

    18 QDOBA Mexican Eats

    3.7 Good 234 Reviews

    10018 Grant Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Burrito Bowl Topped with Freshly Grilled Adobo Chicken Brings the Flavor
    • New Create Your Own Habanero Lime Steak Bowl
    • Citrus Lime Chicken Salad
    • Southwest Steak Burrito

    “The cleanest Qdoba or fast food restaurant I’ve ever been in. Everything was sparkling. Food quality was incredible. Store staff were absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back. Love the location of having a park right next-door for the kids.”

  • Arby's 501 East 84th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    19 Arby's

    3.3 Good 248 Reviews

    501 East 84th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Double Roast Beef Sandwich
    • Ham and Bacon Sandwich
    • French Dip Sandwich
    • Classic Roast Beef

    “Deliciously Fresh Beef N Cheddar with Seasoned Curly Fries 💯”

  • La Changada 8923 Washington Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    20 La Changada

    3.6 Good 76 Reviews

    8923 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “this place gives so much food in one plate, the whole bag of chips, a fat amount of toppings 😭 ugh me and my family love this place. and my husband especially loves the clamato preparados here. The Male worker that works here always attends us, he’s the sweetest and the most patient worker!”

  • Taco Star 503 East 84th Avenue, Thornton Mexican · $

    21 Taco Star

    3.5 Good 380 Reviews

    503 East 84th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Tostada & Enchilada Combo
    • Carne Asada Burrito
    • Carne Asadas Tacos
    • Carne Asada Fries

    “This spot is underrated. Try it if you are in the area. The Colorado burrito (add sour cream) is so good every single time. It's 80% meat and about 10% potatoes and cheese with a little bit if Mexican salsa. Sometimes the potatoes need just a little more cook time but even then it's still delicious. Been dozens of times and have only gotten that and the breakfast burrito because they are fantastic.”

  • Wetzel's Pretzels 13801 Grant Street Spc 515, Thornton Pretzel Store · $

    22 Wetzel's Pretzels

    3.7 Good 43 Reviews

    13801 Grant Street Spc 515, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Original Pretzel with Butter and Salt
    • Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Dip
    • Wetzel Bitz with Butter
    • Fresh Lemonade

    “Can't go wrong with pretzels, especially fresh and soft with a lemonade. Everything is as you expect for a pretzel joint here, the lines were small and they were quick on making everything. They were also busy enough to keep fresh pretzels as opposed to selling us fancy looking salted brick. They even had staff out front giving away some free samples of their cinnamon roll pretzel and some lemonade. So definitely got people getting in there. It worked on us! Parking: Store in the middle of mall, parking on the outer side of the mall.”

  • Arby's 200 East 144th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    23 Arby's

    3.2 Average 206 Reviews

    200 East 144th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Roast Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
    • Classic Roast Beef
    • Wagyu Hamburger
    • Beef 'N Cheddar

    “The service was very fast and the food was good as always.”

  • A&W Restaurant 2581 East 120th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    24 A&W Restaurant

    3.2 Average 144 Reviews

    2581 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Root Beer Float
    • Cheese Curds
    • Cheeseburger
    • Onion Rings

    “Pathetic place. Drive thu menu gone and you cannot go into the lobby”

  • Subway 9213 Huron Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    25 Subway

    3.6 Good 147 Reviews

    9213 Huron Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cold Cut Combo Footlong Pro Double Protein
    • Spicy Italian Footlong Pro Double Protein
    • Supreme Meats Footlong Pro Double Protein
    • The Outlaw Footlong Pro Double Protein

    “Bryan was the man bro! Thank you for making our food with the best experience making sure all our food was good quality.. not just ours but everyone!! You can tell that he takes pride in his job! This guy had the place really clean too! 🙌🏽 🙂 Thank you again! This is our new spot to come to because of you! We will be back!! -David & His Mom”

  • Subway 16576 Washington Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    26 Subway

    3.8 Good 84 Reviews

    16576 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Chicken
    • Potato Chip

    “I’ve been consistently impressed with the quality of my subs from this shop. I’ve been able to order online multiple times always with accuracy. The young and friendly crew at this location has really turned my outlook on subway around lately. Best subway around!”

  • Maverik 8810 North Pecos Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    27 Maverik

    3.6 Good 121 Reviews

    8810 North Pecos Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “we are open 24/7. our restrooms are open and impeccably clean. we sanitize often to help keep everyone safe.”

  • Wendy's 4101 East 136th Avenue, Thornton Fast Food · $

    28 Wendy's

    3.1 Average 288 Reviews

    4101 East 136th Avenue, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Wendy’S Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Frosty Desserts
    • Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
    • Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap
    • Wendy’S French Fries

    “So this is random but I have to give a shout out to the team at Wendy’s on 136th and Colorado in Thornton! We got our dog Chopper a bacon cheeseburger and vanilla frosty today before saying goodbye and we were so distraught with Chops, I drove off without collecting the change from a $50. Fast forward 5 hours when I realize it and call and the manager tells me the team immediately gave her my $45 change hoping I would return! 😁 High five for honesty!! 🖐🏼”

  • Potbelly 14306 Lincoln Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    29 Potbelly

    3.5 Good 161 Reviews

    14306 Lincoln Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
    • Mac & Cheese
    • Italian Sub
    • Turkey Club

    “Ordered delivery, and although they ran out of what I ordered, the staff included a handwritten apology and a replacement paying mind to any potential allergy concerns. Especially late at night this was extremely appreciated. Great quality of food and attention to detail.”

  • Taco Bell 12985 Quebec Street, Thornton Fast Food · $

    30 Taco Bell

    3.3 Good 14 Reviews

    12985 Quebec Street, Thornton

    “The customer service is amazing! They accidentally added meat when I’m a vegetarian (happens when you’re busy) but they were so nice and so fast about getting me a new one. The food is usually correct and fast, and if there is a mistake they are good at replacing it. Best Taco Bell I’ve ever been to.”

  • Subway 10390 Washington Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    31 Subway

    3.4 Good 173 Reviews

    10390 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Footlong Pro Double Protein
    • The Outlaw Footlong Regular Sub
    • Black Forest Ham Sandwich
    • Oven Roasted Turkey

    “My husband and it went in.@5:37pm we Appreciate Robert and the young girl, working. the Store, manager Robert is always so friendly and Respectful to us we do live closer to the store on colo &104th but choose to drive to Roberts subway store for the Awesome Customer Service he shows to his customers 👏 Great Job Robert 🏅”

  • Subway 8650 Washington Street, Thornton Sandwich Shop · $

    32 Subway

    3.4 Good 155 Reviews

    8650 Washington Street, Thornton

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Steak & Cheese 6 Inch Regular Sub
    • Steak & Cheese Melt 6 Inch Melt
    • Meatball Marinara
    • Potato Chip

    “Jasmine I put was phenomenal. Her coworker had incredible customer service. They made the sandwiches with extraordinary expertise as they toasted my them to perfection. Both of their attitudes were phenomenal with great personality. I would hire these ladies for my real estate company. I recommend the manager give them a raise and a week's vacation each.”

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