26 Best Fast Food Restaurants near Durham

1

Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
349 Main Street, Durham

“Just had the pleasure of meeting Tony, who whipped up the best veggie patty sub I've EVER had at a Subway.He was super friendly & positive, which is a rarity in fast food workers. I remember when subway workers used to be called "sandwich artists", Tony was just that. Got it made perfect & quick!Give that man a raise or at least some kudos!“

3.7 Good49 Reviews
Jefferson Fry Company Fast Food • $
43 Berlin Road, Cromwell - 8.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Poutine Fries with Cheese Curds Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Gyro Fries and Cheese and Bacon
Husky Hot Chicken Sandwich
Bacon \u0026 Cheese Fries
Cookie Butter Milkshake
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chicken Curry Fries
Bacon & Cheese Fries
Steak \u0026 Cheese
Fried Mushrooms

“Great atmosphere. Food is delicious - great flavor and not cooked in seed oils. Love the energy of the restaurant.“

4.4 Superb363 Reviews
Moose's Burgers Burgers • $
1140 East Main Street, Meriden - 5.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders & Fries
SM Loaded Cheese Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Macaroni and Cheese
Campfire Beans 12oz
Chopped Cheesesteak
Sweet Potato Fries
dbl Cheese Burger
Chocolate Mousse

“Absolutely amazing food wait staff also amazing the owner is very personable. Love this place and everyone I brought loves this place as well.“

4.7 Superb198 Reviews
Chick-fil-A Fast Food • $
1098 North Colony Road, Wallingford - 6.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Chick-Fil-A Deluxe Sandwich
Chick-Fil-A Chick-N-Strips
Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Meal
Fried Chicken with Sauces
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Deluxe

“I live in Alabama and grew up in Georgia and cannot really remember a time before Chick-fil-A. It’s one of our favorite stops especially on long trips when we need the familiarity and the kindness. This location met and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for the kind and professional service. Great food as always. If we are up this way again, we will plan to stop in!“

4.3 Superb189 Reviews
Bubbakoo's Burritos Mexican • $
533 S Broad St, Meriden - 6.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Street Corn Burrito Bowl
Pineapple Express Burrito
Chips \u0026 Large Salsa
Guacamole

“If you’re looking for a healthy food spot, THIS is the place!!! My kids are super picky eaters and they were obsessed with the chicken quesadilla . The food was sooo good, fresh, and flavorful, and the customer service was 10/10. Definitely coming back!“

4.5 Superb167 Reviews
Country CloverLeaf Grill and IceCream Fast Food • $
237 CT-81, Killingworth - 10.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger with LTO Ketchup & Fries
Crispy Bun with Fresh Beef
Egg & Cheese with Sausage
Roasted Turkey Sub Roll
Egg & Cheese with Bacon
Buffalo Wings Bone In
Burger and Fries
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Cutlet

“A walk-up window serving real beef burgers, delicious soft serve, and much more. It’s run by a nice family, service is great, there’s a pretty grass seating area with tables. Not something you’d expect at a gas station, it’s become a family favorite“

4.6 Superb82 Reviews
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Fast Food • $
900 Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland - 7.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strip Basket
Chicken Fingers
Pretzel Sticks
Chicken Strips
Fish Sandwich
French Fries
Banana Split

“This is the cleanest and nicest looking Dairy Queen I’ve been in in a long time. The older woman behind the counter that was taking orders has such a knack for customer service just the way that she immediately greets you with a smile, Welcomes you in, And she makes sure that you get everything in your order. She even made sure to ask me if I wanted any ketchup with my order, which unfortunately is not very common in a lot of Dairy Queen’s. I only went to this one because I happened to be in the area, but I would go out of my way to come back here again.“

4 Good164 Reviews
Frankies Fast Food • $
866 North Colony Road, Wallingford - 6.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mozz Sticks & Jalapeno Poppers
Fish Sandwich
Cheeseburger
Rodeo Burger
French Fries
Steak Fries
Curly Fries
Onion Ring
Onion Rings
Clam Strips

“By far the juiciest, sloppiest and most amazing 2x burger ever !! All for just $7.50!“

4.1 Good119 Reviews
Five Guys Fast Food • $
560 Washington Street, Middletown - 5.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hamburger and Little Fries
Pickles Grilled Onlons
Little Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Their Cheeseburger
Little Cajun Fries
Large Cajun Fries
French Fries
Large Fries
Cheese Dog

“My husband loves your hamburgers“

4.2 Good78 Reviews
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Fast Food • $
51 Shunpike Road, Cromwell - 8.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Soft Serve and a Mini Blizzard
Grilled Chicken Strip Basket
Brownie and Oreo Cupfection
Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cone
Caramel Sundae w Spinkles
Chicken Nuggets and Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger
Ice Cream Sundae
Chicken Strips
Chicken Fingers

“Our number #1 spot once spring hits ❤️we love coming here food is very good 😍Been coming here for long time highly recommend“

3.7 Good216 Reviews
Party Pizza Fast Food • $
11 Berlin Road, Cromwell - 8.15 miles

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Bread with Cheese
Roast Beef Sandwich
Meatball Sandwich
Cheese Pizza

“I had an amazing dinner at Dar Party Pizza, and I can't stop thinking about it! If you’re a fan of classic cheese pizza, this place is a must-try. The pizza had the perfect balance of tangy tomato sauce and rich, gooey cheese, all atop a crispy, golden crust. Every bite was just so satisfying—simple but done so right. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. The cheese was wonderfully melty and had that delicious, slightly salty bite.“

3.7 Good103 Reviews
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Fast Food • $
956 Broad Street, Meriden - 6.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Flamethrower 1 3lb Double Combo
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Chicken Baskets
Side of Fries
Cheeseburger
Banana Split
Cherry Float
French Fries
Ice Cream
Sandwich

“Nice little place 8 tables or so outside.. My grandson and I shared a medium sundae as a treat price is right ice cream was great approved by my grandson...“

3.7 Good56 Reviews
Five Guys Fast Food • $
533 South Broad Street Ste 25-27, Meriden - 6.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Double Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Little Hamburger
Five Guys Style
Veggie Sandwich
Bacon Burger
Regular Fries
French Fries
Large Fries

“IMHO, great Cheeseburger, Bacon 🥓Cheese Hotdogs and Fries.“

3.6 Good65 Reviews
McDonald's Fast Food • $
125 Berlin Road, Cromwell - 8.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Burger King Chicken Nuggets
Mcflurry with Oreo Cookies
Quarter Pounder Hamburger
Double Cheeseburger
Chicken Mcnuggets
World Famous Fries
Filet Sandwich
Freedom Fries

“Girl behind counter gave me a hard time when I didn’t get the fries I ordered. The manager came over and took care of it.“

3.3 Good272 Reviews
Pretzelmaker Fast Food • $
470 Lewis Avenue, Meriden - 8.05 miles
3.8 Good27 Reviews
McDonald's Fast Food • $
608 North Colony Street, Wallingford - 7.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Mcflurry with Oreo Cookies
Quarter Pounder Hamburger
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Crispy Fried Chicken
Double Cheeseburger
McDonald's Big Mac
World Famous Fries

“Nice crew , Carmen so nice with me and my family ,bilingual and good service.“

3.3 Good114 Reviews
McDonald's Fast Food • $
30 Shunpike Road, Cromwell - 8.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Quarter Pounder Quarter Pounder With
Double Cheeseburger
World Famous Fries
Chicken Mcnuggets
Chicken Sandwich
French Fries
Apple Slices
Soft Drink
Mcgriddles
Mcchicken

“A+ staff here. McD food isn't appealing to me, but I love their iced tea and coffee is pretty good too. Review is all about the staff. No matter the hour, you're greeted by top notch staff and the place is always spotless. Bravo to those that work here.“

3.2 Average221 Reviews
McDonald's Fast Food • $
783 East Main Street, Meriden - 5.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Big Breakfast with Hotcakes
Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Mcflurry with Oreo Cookies
Quarter Pounder Hamburger
Strawberry & Crème Pie
Strawberry Milkshake
Double Cheeseburger
McDonald's Big Mac
World Famous Fries
Chicken Mcnuggets

“I had to come write this review today! I visited this store and received amazing customer service from Angelina! It was busy. She was very pleasant, patient, helpful, and had a smile as well! I greatly appreciate that! I have worked at McDonald’s for a long time! It’s rare to receive this kind of service! Thank you Angelina! 10/10 I will return.“

3.2 Average154 Reviews
19

Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
184 CT-81, Killingworth - 10.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cold Cut Combo
Steak & Cheese
Cookies

“I stopped here with a goal of grabbing a footlong tune, using the restroom, and getting back on the road quickly- mission accomplished!
The sub was as expected. The woman working here, aka the sandwich artist was friendly and did a great job!
Thank you!“

3.7 Good70 Reviews
20

Wendy's

Wendy's Fast Food • $
209 West Street, Cromwell - 8.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wendy's Hot & Crispy Fries
Wendy’S Baked Potatoes
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Pecan Salad
Crispy Chicken blt
Big Bacon Classic
French Fries
Double Stack
Cheese Fries

“Dave’s is good. I like this fast food.“

3.1 Average285 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
19 Shunpike Road, Cromwell - 8.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Condition of a Soft Taco from Drive Thru
Airheads Blue Raspberry Freeze
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce
Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze
Cantina Chicken Bowl
Ground Beef Burrito
Double Stacked Taco
Crunchwrap Supreme
Chicken Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito

“I was about to say I will never pick up Taco Bell for anyone ever again and then I went to this location. What a lovely experience what a professional experience with a clean, wonderful dining experience and pick up experience wonderful
I was there at around 10:30 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026“

3.1 Average230 Reviews
Duke's Delish Fast Food • $$
722 Newfield Street, Middletown - 6.72 miles
4 Good3 Reviews
23

Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
197 Marlborough Street, Portland - 6.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tuna

“The subway in Portland, Connecticut is pretty much the only good subway in my whole area. Subway used to be the best fast food place, but they have all gone downhill. And this one in Portland is great because all the vegetables are fresh. The people that work there are not only friendly, but are very helpful and genuine. And no other subways are this good. This has been a long-standing subway and I come here as often as I can.“

3.5 Good62 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
932 North Colony Road, Wallingford - 6.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos
Double Decker Taco Supreme
Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
Ground Beef Burrito
Crunchwrap Supreme
Mexican Pizza
Crunchy Taco
Black Beans
Soft Taco
Taquito

“After having a horrible experience at a different location (see my Middletown review), we drove 20 minutes to this one. The staff was immediately attentive, aware, and helped me realize that the initial problem at the other place was something I overlooked. But after hearing my story, they took great care of my and my kids, despite the fact that my bad experience had nothing to do with them. I would highly recommend!“

3 Average133 Reviews
Jersey Mike's Subs Sandwich Shop • $
533 South Broad Street, Meriden - 6.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jersey Mike's Famous Philly
26 Chicken Bacon Ranch
Turkey and Provolone
Ham and Provolone
Jersey Shore
Club Supreme
Italian Sub
Cheesesteak
Combo
Chips

“the subs are good but the man working there was so rude. I ordered my sub over the phone at 12:16 pm and they said they were slammed. The girl took my order and said give them 30 minutes. I got there 45 minutes layer, at 1pm and asked for my order. The man immediately started to verbally attacked me saying " we didn't know of you were coming, it's been over an hour, we didn't know if you were coming as he pointed to a grinder roll sitting off to the side with just meat and cheese on it. I said how long has it been sitting there? I didn't understand why it wasn't made and wrapped up and in a bag waiting for me. he again said we didn't know if you were coming. I again said how long is it been sitting there he said ma'am you know how long it's been sitting there I said no I don't know how long it's been sitting there he said man would you like another grinder I said it depends on how long it's been sitting there he again said me and would you like another grinder and I said yeah make me another grinder please and then he said me I'm have a good day he was asking me to leave he finally started a new grinder for me and then someone else finish it but I do not understand what that was all about I got there 45 minutes after I ordered it and he's giving me a hard time saying it was over an hour why wasn't the grinder made and in a bag on the Shelf waiting for me like the six of six other ones that were there on the Shelf were waiting for their people it's like he's singled me out as a as a customer was extremely extraordinarily rude to me for no reason I'm going to find out what his name is and I'm going to report him he doesn't belong working there he shouldn't be treating customers like that at all I did nothing wrong. he was the one that was cutting the meats and putting them on the bread“

3.2 Average189 Reviews
Jersey Mike's Subs Sandwich Shop • $
808 Washington Street, Middletown - 5.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak
Jersey Mike's Famous Philly
Mike's Chicken Philly
Ham and Provolone
Steak Sandwich
Tuna Fish
Cookie
Chips
blt

“Awesome giant subs at an affordable price!!“

3.2 Average168 Reviews

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