50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Lexington

“Love this fazoli’s. The food is always hot and fresh, and the staff is super friendly. Gracie is awesome and always makes the experience better — she’s quick, helpful, and has such a good attitude. The breadsticks are always on point and the service is fast“

“I’m not usually a complainer, but it’s been a while since I’ve been here, did I miss where they were cutting the size of their patty’s in half?!? Usually a little burger(one patty) is plenty, but today it wasn’t any bigger than a McD’s patty. Definitely not worth the price, today. Hope this was a fluke. 🤨“

“We live in a rural area, so only get to this location about once every 6-7 weeks. EVERY TIME, we visit here, we are constantly impressed with the friendliness and excellent customer service we receive. No matter who waits on it, always great service!!“

“It is usually my favorite place to eat but today's experience wasn't good. The food was cold and hard.“

“Cozy setting, wonderfully helpful staff, and the food is glorious! French toast, the fish sandwich, and the brisket sausage are must tries on your first visit!“

“Taco Tico in Lexington was more than just a meal for me—it was reconnecting with a piece of my youth. Growing up in Kentucky, Taco Tico was my first real introduction to Tex-Mex fast food, and seeing one still thriving honestly made me smile. This location on Pimlico Parkway appears very well run, clean, and staffed by genuinely friendly people.

What stood out most was how much fresher and more substantial the food felt compared to larger national chains. Everything tasted properly prepared instead of mass assembled. The carne asada tacos were well dressed and flavorful, and the fish tacos were excellent, with fish that was just slightly overdone but still very enjoyable.

Best of all, the value was incredible—five tacos and two drinks for under $18. No gimmicks, no unnecessary flash, just genuinely good Tex-Mex fast food done right. It’s nice to see something from your younger days still around and still delivering quality“

“Came here after the neighboring restaurant, Ramsey’s, refused to seat us — 1 hour before closing. I have to say that Five Guys stepped up, the staff was extra friendly, the food was bussin, & it was an excellent experience. I HIGHLY recommend this place! Great food. Great people. Great service.“

“My experience with this one is always great,the customer service meaning order taker is phenomenal! So lively..not like a robot. Keeps an positive attitude even when it looks very frustrating of business and the staff keeps their cool. I love it. Keep up the good work Debbie! 🥰“

“Stopped in with my partner last Monday afternoon- our first JM experience. In short, the food AND service were first-rate. The manager struck up a conversation without being pushy... rare AND much appreciated! We had cold subs this time- after the next visit(steak&cheese), I will review in more detail. 2 new happy customers!!“

“Awesome place to dine. One of my favorite places to eat.“

“I was did drank an one ½ sweet ½ unsweet tea and it's was delicious. During my social moment with the kind people on the cash registers, I feel welcomed and honored to dine on Canes DB1.“

“Absolutely! The food is fantastic #1, and the staff is even better!! There’s a girl there named Anna that always goes above and beyond! BEST customer service skills ever!“

“One of the best meals we've had in a long time. The kitchen clearly takes real pride in its craft. The hospitality here is warm and sincere. The kitchen turns out consistently delicious, well-crafted dishes. The whole team seemed genuinely happy to help. The lighting and decor set a lovely, relaxing mood. The value for the quality and care was outstanding. It's a wonderful spot for everything from a casual dinner to a special occasion. The flavors were bold, balanced, and deeply satisfying. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. We can't recommend it highly enough.“

“This chain restaurant is doing something different than most. The employees are actually nice and act like they like their job and it shows. The food time and quality blows most fast food places today away. Example McDonald's next door takes twice as long and the employees all act pissed off. This is by far a better choice for lunch when time and peace of mind matters“

“Best CFA we have visited. It was CRAZY busy and all employees were super friendly. We waited almost no time at all for our food. It was fresh, crispy and cooked to perfection. The lady that was walking around picking and and organizing was an absolute pleasure to be around. She brought our kid a place mat that stuck to the table for him to play with. She was so sweet. I wish I could have gotten her name.“

“I walked into Chick Fil A today like a king inspecting one of his lesser kingdoms. The grilled chicken combo was waiting for me like it knew greatness had arrived. I swear the staff smiled so hard you would think I was the CEO doing a surprise inspection.

The sandwich itself? It is fine. Not life changing. Not legendary. Just fine. It is the kind of meal you give your whiny kids when you want them to stop complaining and pretend they are eating something “healthy.” The grilled chicken has that signature Chick Fil A flavor that whispers, “We tried.” The bun is soft enough to impress people who think bread is a personality trait.

The fries? Waffle shaped for no reason other than to distract you from the fact that they are basically edible packing material. But sure, everyone acts like they are divine. People love anything that looks quirky. It is the same reason they think their opinions matter.

The service is the real show. Chick Fil A employees act like they are auditioning for a role in a movie called “Customer Service Heaven.” They hand you your food like it is a sacred artifact. It is adorable. It is dramatic. It is completely unnecessary. But it is also the only reason people pretend the food is elite.

Overall, the grilled chicken combo is perfect for anyone who wants to feel like they made a responsible choice while still eating fast food. It is a great place to butter up your kids, calm down your relatives, and pretend you are living your best life. Meanwhile I sit there knowing I am the most interesting thing in the building.“

“I had a wonderful time here at culvers, i was greeted at the door buy a young man named Reese. He took my order and was very patient (this was my second time here) i got my single deluxe while i was grabbing napkins before sitting down, the burger was perfect, the cheese wasn't quite melted but overall this experience was good!“

“very professional nice place to eat out“

“There is nothing on this menu I would not recommend. The grilled chicken is amazing, and of course their fried chicken is very tasty. If you have a specific request to your order they will accommodate whether that is adding or subtracting something. This Chick Fil A is our go to fast food restaurant. The wait is not long to get your order in your hands and it is juicy and delicious. The employees are so friendly and customer oriented. Rare you go somewhere that entire staff appreciate your business. Don’t forget to use your QRC code to get points that add up . I just started using after going here for years and I have already used some for a free meal.“

“The food was delicious! The pizza was hot and the salad was outstanding!! The customer service team members were friendly and helpful and very pleasant! Thank you for an outstanding visit to the MOD Pizza location! I will return here again soon! Outstanding service!“

“We’ve dined at this location several times and the food has always been extremely hot and fresh and the service has always been fantastic. They did a great job with an ice cream cake that I ordered, it was made exactly as I requested.“

“Maria and her crew whose names I do not know cuz this is the first time I've been there in a long time but they were all very nice food was very good atmosphere was great don't think I waited 2 minutes for my food and there was somebody in front of me I had a mobile order“

“I'm so impressed with the staff that was on duty the evening we came to celebrate my sons birthday. Our group of kids made a mess, but the counter clerk was absolutely the most gracious about it and insisted she take care of the clean up!! They had our tailgate food hot and ready as requested. Thank you Zack King General Manager and your team“

“The best fried chicken in the literal world. The truth. 🤯🌎🍗🙏🖤“

“Been coming here many times for years and haven’t had an issue I recall, at least nothing notable. This recent visit was no exception. Drive thru was relatively quick. I took it back to my office a couple blocks away and was still pretty warm. Tasted great as usual.“

“I was really surprised by how good the food was. It's been a while since I been to Hardee's so I was a bit reluctant to try their food again. The chicken tenders are really good and the curly fries are excellent. They might even be better than Arby's curly fries.

The service was phenomenal. The lady who took care of us (I wish I could remember her name) was so nice and sweet.

If I am ever in Lexington again, I will definitely return to this Hardee's.“

“I have loved Blaze pizza since there was one on UK‘s campus at the corner of Lime and Pine. I miss them terribly. Today I decided to drive clear across town to eat at the one at the Summit. It did not disappoint. I love that you can build your own pizza, plus they have green olives. None of the major pizza joints or chains have green olives. Blaze also has Coke instead of Pepsi, which bumps it up on my list. The manager on duty was named Shirley and she made sure the experience was a good one from the time you walked in until the time you left. The staff was very attentive and engaged us to the point of telling us about the specials. I got a half pizza and a drink deal and my son got a build your own 11 inch. Both were delicious. We will be driving clear across town more often because it is my new favorite pizza.“

“I will be the first to admit, I am super picky with my food and I normally have special requests. I made an order at the drive thru today, asking for some modifications. I got to the window expecting someone to be annoyed with me, but no, they were super nice! And guess what? They got my order 100% correct and delicious! Way to go Freddy’s staff, I appreciate y’all!“

“best double cheeseburger ever. the fries are the best. and free refills for dine-in just don't get any better. 50-year customer!!!!!“

“BOMB MILKSHAKES, burgers and quesadillas. Fast and friendly service every time“

“First time trying this location. Will be back, sandwich was excellent and so was the fresh brewed iced tea!“

“The Jersey Mike’s on South Broadway in Lexington KY is a shining example of the brand. Skilled, appropriately friendly, and super efficient employees/sandwich artists present high-quality subs with high-quality ingredients to me every single time, no matter how busy they are. They perfectly fit into the middle-class shopping center where they’re flanked by a great poke restaurant and a great ramen restaurant. Also, the Stubborn sodas slap.“

“can't wait to get one closer“

“I took my 96 year old grandmother here. The place was great! The potato’s 🥔 were amazing!!!!“

“Beautiful flowers abound & on every table! Restaurant was extremely clean & so were the restrooms! I most certainly order & eat from Wendy’s location with no worries! Kudos to the management!!!!!!“

“It’s nice and clean in subway .people are so good and give nice service.love this subway .“

“At the Nicholasville Rd location- Ms. Ashley took care of us and went above and beyond. She was so friendly, so good to my son, helped him get ketchup, wouldn't let me get up because I'm almost due to have my baby, and even paid for our dessert- which was wonderful. My son said it was the best day ever because of her.“

“Since every penny counts right now, I treated myself to breakfast with a coupon 2 egg cheese bacon biscuit sandwiches for $3.99. 1 for now and 1 for later. When I pulled up I was greeted with "What would you like to order?" irritated tone. Thinking this woman is having a bad day I ordered and pulled up to the window with a smile. She states my total and I say Hello and hand her my coupon with my card. I saw that she read it and put it in her cash register. I get my drink and food, my card and "Here have a nice day" in a monotone voice. I said "Thank you have a great day." again with a smile. When I got to park to sit and eat, I noticed my receipt said the full price of my items, no coupon discount. My first reaction was "Well she was kinda rude AND didn't take my coupon I'll never go there again." I had to go to work so I was about to think about it. After work I went down to see if I could speak with a manager and just let them know what happened. I spoke to Dallas, the night manager on duty. I told him of the situation and we agreed that he would just refund me the discount amount. Which I was fine with, however he came back with the full amount. "I was just thinking about your first experience with us and I hate that this was it so I'm refunding the whole amount in hopes you come back coupon or not." I was a little shocked 😲 but thankful that people still know how to customer service. So thank you to Dallas for changing my mind & turning around my experience. I'll see ya next time!“

“This was my first time ever eating at a Chick-fil-A restaurant and I can honestly say I do wish I'd decided to eat here a long time ago! The food was amazing, the service was awesome & we received our food very quickly. No wait time really at all. Plus it was fresh so that's a huge plus to me. Id highly recommend this restaurant to anyone & I'll definitely be eating here again!“

“very fast friendly service fresh and hot food“

“I just want to point out that this is the best Captain D’s I’ve ever been to! You would think where this location appears to be short staffed, that the food would not be hot or fresh, but it is! I’ve been to this location numerous of times on my lunch break in the last two years, and I have never had a meal that tasted like it sat out for a while! The wait in the drive through line can be a little on the long side at times. But as I said before, they usually only have 2-3 people working at once time and the food is consistently hot and fresh. The managers are always nice and make sure you have everything you need! I tried the grilled white fish for the first time today. It was so delicious! I honestly loved it more than their regular fried fish.“

“Me an my husband came in for a sandwich after some deliveries. Lady was kinda off an very pushy she seemed to b the only 1 working and doing all the work at once. So while making our food also doing food orders over the phone. But when I would ask a question she seemed irritated.“

“I just want to thank your establishment for serving me as a walk thru.... I know it's not what you do and not normal. We needed to eat and been on the road but with no restaurants open to sit and eat (covid19) you served us anyway so a big thank you. My belly is full and on our way back home to Canada! Thank you ladies!!! Food was fresh and hot.“

“I went through the drive thru and ordered a Turkey, Bacon Ranch combo. Brandon was the person who waited on me. Wanted to let you know that he was very nice and gave I contact when he spoke. The station was K01, register 3 par. I would definitely recommend this place. Great job Brandon.“

“I hope this is the correct McDonalds where Ebony works. She greeted us as we entered.
She was so nice and had a sweet disposition. I couldn't get over how kind she was and truly loves her job. I informed the manager on duty that Ebony was the greatest and should get a raise.“

“They accidentally forgot our sandwich and Tony delivered it to us. Awesome service.“

“Stopped in to grab an iced tea and use the restroom. The considerate and self-aware person who was there before me left the bathroom with zero paper. On my way out, I told one of the employees, who could not have been more helpful and friendly. Just a delightful and engaging gal. Seems it's harder and harder to find friendly folks, but not here. Well done, Qdoba!“

“I had the best experience here. I ordered nuggets and was told to pull up because they had to make some. After about 15 minutes, I figured they had forgotten about me so I called. The ladies here are the sweetest and kindest ones I’ve ever met. I could not have been less upset, but they were SO sorry and went above and beyond to ensure I didn’t have a bad experience. They also gave my dog a cup of whipped cream 😂 I can not say enough good things about my experience today ❤️“

“Great service and great hot food I just am not happy with Arby's beef anymore. Their buns are no longer nice and soft they're very chewy and have no flavor. But I have to give this restaurant a 5 out of 5 because of service was amazing!“

“Amazing location with amazing employees! The people at this Subway work so diligently and provide the best customer satisfaction. I come here so often, that they've memorized my order by heart and I'm out of there in 2 mins. Food is always so fresh, too!“