50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Lakeland

“I've made 2 visits here within a 3 week period! The Smokey burgers are phenomenal! I want to try the bowl next time for sure. Benji us extremely polite and professional! The fries are excellent snd I'm not a big fry person. My new go to burger spot. Those huge portions are well worth the money and the food is very affordable! Get there!!!“

“Renee was the best!!! She hav end extra ice, broke a large bill for me so I had change and was so sweet.“

“If y'all havent had a burger here, just go ahead and clear your schedule and make time. You won't be sorry, flavorful burgers, crispy fries and onion rings, and yummy wings. Go now!“

“We went to eat lunch before we went on our activity for the day. This place had one of the best burgers I have ever had. It wasn't dry and that's important to me. They were not skimpy with toppings and omg but the fries! Plenty of them in a large! We had three people eating on them and there was still some left over. I would definitely come here again and eat.“

“I want to thank the manager and staff for keeping the dining area and bathrooms so clean. Especially having a 6 month old, a clean space makes all the difference and it's not very common in the fast food industry anymore. Well done, and thank you.“

“I have to say, the service alone is worth going to this location. The food is amazing, but when the team races to open the door for your family, they are something special. Well done!“

“This was the BEST Chick-fil-A I’ve ever been to. We were literally waited on basically by the staff and all the employees were SO nice! I never write reviews but I felt I had to. I even was offered a free milkshake sample. Shoutout to Eli he was very nice and had the best attitude.“

“awesome really good food😋“

“First timer, only went there because the wife wanted to stop there (she's been there before). I VERY much enjoyed it. Got the Cheese ButterBurger w/fries. The burger was a little thin but the flaver made up for it. AND, much to my surprise, they have Custard Ice Cream! Something I haven't had in years. And, they make it fresh there. Overall, it was a good experience and yes, I will definetly go back!“

“Wonderful food and people! Unique choices, clean dining space. We will be back!“

“Staff was kind and respectful. Food was a reasonable price and good quality as well. Food was nice and hot when it arrived. Dining area was clean; saw staff cleaning often. Plenty of seating options as well. Always have had a good service here.“

“Culver’s does everything a fast food restaurant should do! They give you quick service and deliver your food to your table and they are so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The smash burgers paired with a chocolate Custard is a dream mouth watering treat 😁 the food here knocks my socks off!

…cant forget about those curds.“

“Every time I go here my sandwiches are on point! And I’m a picky eater and they are always willing to hook me up! There’s a women named Alice who takes care of me every time she always pays extra attention to make sure everything is correct for my order! She’s super kind and we always have great conversation!“

“I’ve been coming to this location for over 10 yrs. The food is always good, everyone is always very polite as well. Inside is usually clean. Compared to a lot of other Wendy’s this one is pretty exceptional.
Thank you“

“Love having Culver’s on the North side. Everything is really good specially the ice cream ! Restaurant is clean and employees are friendly. Definitely recommend 🙋🏻‍♀️“

“Stopped by the North Lakeland Chick-fil-A after visiting the mall since the one inside is always packed. I decided to dine in and the morning shift was amazing. Everyone was super kind and checked on me a few times to see if I needed anything. My food was fresh, hot, and came out quick. I’ll be honest, I used to avoid this location because of a bad experience a few weeks ago with someone whose name started with an El----, I never even got her name because all I could see was her demanding things and raising her voice at her peers. I know how stressful fastfood is but if this is someones reaction to a busy day I truly feel bad for those around her and she needs to find some where else to work...anyways. I felt kind of ignored back then and started going to the Chipotle nearby instead. But today completely changed my mind. The morning crew really turned things around and reminded me why I love Chick-fil-A. Great job to whoever worked this morning!“

“Was clean and ice cream portion was great as well as the ice cream“

“Did a large pick up Saturday, August 10, 2024 drove an hour home to realize that it was wrong. This is the third time we had pick up and it was wrong so my suggestion is to always check before you pull away. Called and spoke to a manager and she told me to come back up on Sunday and she would take care of it Today, Sunday, August 11, 2024, and she replaced my order. Customer service is all about.“

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“The bread for my sandwich’s was not soft it was very dense and stale this is usually not the case. I have always had wonderful service the store has always been clean and well taken care of. The food before today has always been excellent“

“I love this place I live nearby and always miss u guys when your open I finally came back today and everything was perfect as always, everything is always so fresh and hot! I can drive back to my house and the food is still hot. Fresh veggies chopped perfectly and food is always delicious. Strawberry banana smoothie is amazing with freshly cut fruit ❤️“

“Really enjoyed spending time at the park. Plenty of shaded areas and paths to walk. Wished they had changing tables in the restrooms.“

“★★★★★

Stopped by Wendy’s and had a great experience from start to finish. The carryout order was handled quickly and everything was fresh, hot, and exactly how it should be.

Huge shoutout to Brittany, Iemma, and Archavia—super friendly, professional, and clearly on top of their game. You can tell when a team actually cares, and it shows here. Service like that makes a difference.

Food was on point, order was accurate, and the whole process was smooth. Definitely one of the better Wendy’s locations I’ve been to. I’ll be back for sure.“

“This was my first visit to this Wendy's location. I am not really big on Wendy's, but my kid really wanted it. I was impressed enough to come here and give a review. The restaurant was clean. My food was great and came out super fast. The staff was SO nice. The manager was kind enough to give my little one a toy even though I didn't order a kid's meal. We will definitely be back!“

“Ordered probably 20 times in the morning before work and I’ve never had any issues. Speed is great, better than McDonald’s in the morning because McDonald’s is usually busier lol. They have all menu items in the morning, not just breakfast.“

“The food is excellent and cooked per my instructions. The Memorial Blvd location in east Lakeland has great staff of employees. Last but by no means least a superb GM.“

“My family is from Philadelphia, so I am very familiar with how a Philly cheese steak is supposed to taste… the Philly at this location is by far the BEST Philly I have had in all of Florida!!! The staff were also very nice and full of personality. If you want a great sandwich, please visit this location ASAP!! BRAVO!!!“

“My husband and I both had a very busy afternoon with appointments. It had been raining all day-we were both cold from being in and out of the rain, and we were hangry! We wanted something quick and decided on Firehouse Subs at Merchants Walk in Lakeland. Christie took my order over the phone. My husband and I both noticed how clearly, efficiently, and professionally she took our order. When I went in to pickup our order, Christie was at the register. I was able to watch as she was checking out customers. Again, she was very efficient, professional, and kind. The entire staff was busy and working making other orders. All were friendly and smiling. Very impressive! Kudos to Christie, and all the folks working in there!“

“My family and I go in there at least once a week, if not more. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Gas prices are competitive and if you get a rewards card, you get a discount on gas. I’ll drive past other stores just to go here.“

“Great Coffee and Fresh Sausage Biscuit ! Best Service in the fast-Food Industry ! Amber Rocks !!“

“I went through the drive thru because I was on my way to work. Ordered a plate with rice and orange chicken with mushroom chicken. Phenomenal. When I came up to the window I was greeted by Daniel who was super bubbly and happy and that really just helped me get ready for my shift this evening. Amazing service by Daniel and amazing food. 10/10 recommend!“

“Judy is amazing and deserves whatever sort of compensation or award you can give her. She was so nice and attentive to what we needed and after we finished our order we couldn't help but watch as she showed such kindness to others. She deserves a promotion, vacation or both“

“My family and I stopped by today. We're on a family vacation. All I can say is this is by far the best service I have EVER had from any fast food restaurant. They seriously went above and beyond to put a smile on my kids face... even when they didn't have to. A+++++++“

“Tacos not so bueno!! Check my profile for photos ...“

“I just love and appreciate the little things❤️
I ordered 2 Swiss Grilled Chicken Clucker meals for me and my Fiancee. Those things are my favorite when I come here. Regardless of how long I had to wait for my order, I completely understood that they had a little line. But they took care of us customers just great. Awesome service. They gave me 2 apple pies for me and my Fiancee. Because of our wait. Which, it was a bit of a wait.... Thank you Checkers. They have the best little crunchy apple pies😌🥟🍎“

“I love Panda Express .They have the best Chinese food around, and they have great prices, and even a rewards program. Their staff is friendly and courteous , So if you in the Bartow area, and you want some great Chinese food, then check them out. They are just off Clubhouse road .“

“Fresh cut deli meat. Soft fresh bread and great customer service. I went back today as well for lunch. Favorite ever!!!“

“I was pretty impressed at how quick my order was ready, and for a Friday night. All my pizzas and sides looks great. The staff and young lady at the register were very friendly and efficient. They set the bar high tonight! :) your hard work was noticed.“

“I’ve been to this Subway twice now, and despite having different staff on both visits, the customer service has been outstanding. They are incredibly welcoming, efficient, and make a great sub. Finding consistently excellent service like this is hard, highly recommend stopping by this location.“

“Every time I come down to visit my favorite manager and friend. Gabe takes very good care of me. The staff is awesome, and the pizza always hits the spot. Heather does an amazing job leading the staff into better quality each day and deserves more than just my praise. Can't wait to come visit again in the future.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Outstanding Manager – Thank You, Jennifer!

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize one of the best managers I’ve ever encountered—Jennifer at Pizza Hut. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly, and she makes a difference.
Jennifer greets customers with a warm, friendly smile. She's not only professional and efficient, but also incredibly personable, and she takes the time to make her customers feel welcomed..
Jennifer does her job with kindness, patience, and professionalism. It’s clear she truly cares about her work and the customers.
Pizza Hut is lucky to have someone like Jennifer on their team! She’s the reason I will keep coming back. Thank you, Jennifer, for your outstanding service and the positive energy you bring!“

“The best reuben sandwich on earth. And the curly fries the best. Always hot and fresh crispy fries. At this arbys, you get what you see on the menu. Some fast food places (mcds) , they advertise crispy golden fries and when you do get them, they look like spaghettis. Never fails. Not at this arbys. Thank you for your fantastic job.“

“After bad customer service from Wendy's, we went to Arby's. The gentlemen in the drive thru was great as ever. Pleasant and attentive to our order. He ensured our items was accounted for and did it courteously. Maybe Wendy's can take Arby's customer service training curriculum and apply that to their stores.“

“I love the subway at Old Dixie highway and 92 in Lakeland they make the best subs of course anything to your standards you want the subway also will accept the snap program for their subs salads or anything they may sell you can get coupons buy one get one free are they also have special prices on the meal deals you just cannot be a good Subway sandwich especially when you get one for free best bang for your buck anywhere and I have been to quite a few Subway places this is the only one that I know of the honor to snap program and I truly do make the best Subway sandwiches around.“

“Everything is 5 stars! The people, the food, the beverages!! They never disappoint with the crispiness of the chicken nuggets! The chicken nuggets never have a bad after taste like other locations sometimes tastes weird, but this location gets 5/5! Also the people are super kind and never rude. I know i can count on this location to make the best iced coffees for my buck! No kidding! Other times i regret spending when the iced coffees don’t taste good. But this location NEVER disappoints! 5/5!! Please never change“

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“***** UPDATE MY MOM DOES NOT RUN THIS ANYMORE I WONT GO. ***** AS OF ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. WILL UPDATE WOTH NEW IMPROVED LOCATION. I KNOW MY MOTHER. I KNOW HER WORK. I know this is a good place family runs it. So that being said. My mom has Fired all of her son's working for her. She is about work. Subway is clean. My mom has ocd. So it's the only place I trust to eat. Plus it's renovated“

“That man Frankie is THE man. My friend and I came in within the hustle of bustle, no phones on hand, and immediately he picked up the tablet and checked on us without complaint, steady sharing smiles. I gave a shout out to him, and ten minutes later I heard it echoed four times over! Proof is in the pudding“