28 Best Fast Food Restaurants near Carterville

“Our hometown DQ. Lots of memories here. Good food and ice cream.“

“Of all the McDonald's I've been to, and that's a lot at 62, this location is my favorite. My food is hot, served quickly, or asked to pull forward but not for long. If you don't want to have a wait, I wouldn't go there on the weekends. They are busy and you might have to wait.“

“The girls working there r awesome and the topping don't have other toppings mixed in so if u have allergies this is the place for u. I give a 5 out of 5

Dietary restrictions: Super clean no cross transfer with the foodstuffs and the girls went out of their way to let me know they were happy to help me“

“Great time celebrating a birthday with friends! Service was friendly and attentive. Margaritas were delicious. I am a sucker for a giant pretzel and baby it did not disappoint. Massive but so tasty and great cheese alongside. I barely had room for the wings I ordered but they were incredible too! Like something out of a food blog. Will definitely be back.“

“The food comes out very fast. Their garlic toast is awesome, and the chicken is good. Dipping sauce is good, could use a few options for people who prefer BBQ, Honey Mustard, or the likes. Not that they need 20 sauces, just a few tried and true for people who prefer it. Honestly the chicken here is good enough plain, that I use the dipping sauce for my fries.“

“I’ve heard many tales about Long John Silver’s, or LJS as it’s known by regulars. I went in expecting anything, especially after all the unsavory anecdotal reports I heard about the franchise. As soon as I walked in I was welcomed with the most elaborate theming I have ever seen in a major fast food chain. It felt as if I was transported to some quaint seaside Nantucket town. I was truly impressed by the staff and their level of service demonstrated during my visit. The cashier was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu. And when payment problems persisted at the register, she spared no time to try alternatives.

And now the moment you’ve probably been waiting for: How is the food? I’d be lying if I said it was good. On my life, after one bite of their famous fried fish I fell unconscious for approximately 4 and a half seconds. No, not because of food poisoning. Because this is hands down, no kizzy no cap, the best fried fish I’ve ever had in my life. I know, you think I’m being dramatic. But trust me with everything that you love, LJS is on something different.

For the price you pay and the food you get there is no better deal in Marion, dare I say America. You will leave with a full wallet and an even fuller belly. Fellas, you’re gonna want to tap into this.“

“Thanks Bailey Scott-McGee for the great service. Clean relaxed atmosphere and excellent food. Highly recommend“

“They are truly great. They helped us out in a situation. a. I'm turly greatful an the food is awesome“

“My husband and I both had the crispy chicken ranch salad. It was very good and the breadsticks were hot and fresh. Staff was very friendly 👍👍“

“I love Freddy’s steak burgers. I don’t eat burgers often but have to get Freddy’s when I am passing through. Pearlie from Chicago“

“Awesome service and food I definitely recommend Fazoli’s in Carbondale if you love good Italian food and a good atmosphere to dine in 👍 a big thumbs up.“

“Great service and good food!!! Everyone working there is helpful and friendly!! The Cod fish sandwich, fries, drink, and turtle sundae was delicious!! My husband loves the butter burgers and my son loves the pretzel and cheese bites!! Marion Culver’s is the best fast food place in Marion!!“

“I used to work at Culvers and we never disappointed in serving with a smile and helping good paying customers with their orders and complaints. Yes, there were issues every once and a while but what restaurant doesn't. I've eaten there several different times while off the clock or just on one of my off days and my food was always hot and never came out wrong, it's not special treatment, it's good service and being caring and compassionate about one another. <3“

“I know Hardee's in New Ulm MN has had some issues, but I went there today and was more than impressed! there were at least four people working there and they were so friendly and the food came really fast. it was fresh and hot and delicious! I can't wait to go there again, it looks like they have really pulled it together!“

“Don't buy drinks. ask for diet you'll get regular or regular and get diet it's been bad for last 2+ years. We used to get cherry lime 2 times a day & they are messing up the orders. Giving them diabetics“

“Nice atmosphere, quiet, smells great, nice looking pizza!!!!! I never tried it yet, only doing food pickups and went there for that for others!

Vegetarian options: I saw Veggie pizzas, never tried them before though.

Parking: If there is a movie crowd next door parking is less easy to find close by.

Kid-friendliness: Quietness, I assume kids are welcome there!

Wheelchair accessibility: I saw a nearby ram.“

“I like Arby's, I mean it's Arby's, the Gyros and Sandwiches are good, the curly fries always hit the spot because a lot of fast food restaurants don't serve them. All in all it's not the best fast food restaurant in the world, but it's good for a quick bite.“

“Not sure the name of the manager who brought this to my table but he was very kind and his uniform seemed GMish lol.... anyway just wanted to say thank you. I've had an extraordinarily rough day & my experience at this MCD location took the edge off a bit. It's true, you never know what someone else is going through so always be kind. The man who served me this evening did just that.“

“Herrin Il Arby’s has the friendliness staff. Never get orders wrong. Wait time is minimal. Just a “good job” shout out to them. Good job Herrin Arby’s! Glad to have you in our town!!“

“Very friendly staff and they make the best slushes around! Only complaint is that the screens don’t always work and the card processing takes too long but everyone has an abundance of understanding and patience. The staff works really hard to service all the customers well and keep things moving at a fast pace. It’s a terrific business that I highly recommend!:)“

“The handsome man with the beard, Paul I believe his name was. Were super kind to me throughout the entire process of taking my order, checking me out and handling my food. even when my order was wrong he promptly had it remade. He made me feel special and not just another customer. Even my daughter took note of it. I hope to see him every time I order from this location! Very satisfied! 😁“

“Good quality sandwiches as expected from a Subway. This is a typical Subway store: clean bathrooms and floors. Reasonably priced sandwiches. They expect tips.

Parking: Parking is limited to just in front of the store.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are handicap spaces in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is on street level.“

“Great food, salty French fries, and crispy chicken. So good. The only downside to this Chick-fil-a is that it is super busy. The cashiers warned me that it is busy and there is no seats left. Luckily, a person gave up their seat cause they were finished. They served the food very fast compared to the part they were very busy. I greatly understand it being busy because it seems to be pretty new, plus Chick-fil-as are just always busy. Lastly, there isn’t much Chick-fil-as in Illinois. I understand though if you got bad service, but be kind. It WAs VeRY BuSy.“

“Wendy’s in Marion, Illinois feels like one of those reliable road stops every traveler hopes to find 🍔🚛 Right off the highway, surrounded by the movement of America, it carries that comforting energy of a place where tired drivers, families, and late-night wanderers all cross paths 🌙🛣️ After long miles on the road, the lights of this spot feel like a signal to pause, recharge, and breathe for a moment ✨☕

The atmosphere has that classic Midwest steadiness — simple, welcoming, and dependable. Fresh food, quick service, and a place where you can reset before heading back into the journey 🍟🥤 Whether it’s a fast lunch or a midnight stop, it delivers exactly what the road demands.

Sometimes the best places aren’t fancy — they’re the ones waiting when you need them most. A solid stop with true highway spirit 🇺🇸🔥🚗“

“This Wendy's location has been consistently a wonderful experience for me personally. I was surprised to see negative reviews, but I think it goes to show, people are more likely to complain about something that went wrong, rather than compliment and give credit when things went right, especially for something as mundane as fast food. But every time I have been here the food was perfect and the workers were very pleasant! I wonder if the negative reviews just catch them at a bad time.

Summary: great food, great service!“

“Thank you Charles! Pizza Hut has always been my favorite pizza and I order there 1st choice when we order pizza. Three weeks ago, I tried using my app 45 minutes away from home so we could just pick it up and go home. After several attempts to order and getting error messages I called the store to see if they would authorize online specials as online was going through, the lady manager told me absolutely not. As a person in management I thought she is kidding right. So I said you would loose a sale by simply not authorizing an online special and she said yes. So we went else where. Today I tried using my app again and same thing. I called the store and explained to Charles three weeks ago and today and without hesitation he asked a few questions and authorized their online deal. Thank you so very much Charles, thats what great mangement looks like. Thank you for caring and Pizza Hut should be very proud to have you!“

“There is a guy at the window, his names Dusty I think and he’s fantastic and definitely deserves a raise lol. Every time I go to this McDonald’s he’s there and he’s always so friendly. He knows how to talk to customers. We pulled up and made a joke and he made one back and we ended up buying an ice cream cone we didn’t even come to get because he sold us on it 😂😂. Definitely recommend this location solely because of him!“

“I am a weak man. I can not reaist the urge to eat a meaty taco. Especially a juicy, fiery, meaty, and delicious taco.

There is just something about unwrapping a delicious treat and taisting all that flaming hot goodness that makes my trips to the bell worth the guilty pleasures.“