50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Charlotte

“As someone born and raised in Buffalo, I don’t say this lightly…these are some of the best wings I’ve ever had. I’m in Charlotte for work and stumbled upon Buffalo Eatz, and wow. The Buffalo wings were perfectly crispy with that classic, legit sauce flavor that so many places miss. The barbecue wings were just as good…smoky, saucy, and not overly sweet. And the waffle fries with cheese? Absolute comfort food perfection: crispy, seasoned right, and cheese on the side. This place understands wings. If you’re craving real Buffalo flavor in Charlotte, this is it!! 🔥🍗“

“I was driving past and couldn't help but notice a group of people standing outside in -12 degree weather just to get a meal here. I figured if people are willing to brave that kind of cold, the food must be special and I was RIGHT. And its absolutely WORTH of waiting.

​I grabbed the combo rice and it was exactly what I needed. It was piping hot and hit the spot perfectly in this weather. What really blew me away, though, was the service. Despite the crowd and the freezing snow, I had my food in less than 5 minutes. The staff is incredibly honest and they go out of their way to make sure everyone is taken care of.

​It’s rare to find a place that matches great food with such genuine, 100/100 customer service. Definitely swing by if you’re in the area!“

“First time visiting Optimist Hall, and it did not disappoint! My friends and I checked out a few spots, including PoppyCox, where the tenders were incredible. The service was friendly, and the whole venue has such a fun, unique vibe. We’re planning another trip to Charlotte in a couple of weeks and will definitely be stopping by again.“

“I eat here often and I always get the same thing. Cheeseburger kids meal, you can add whatever toppings you like and it comes with their delicious custard. It is always just enough food for me and always made fresh. Even when I come on my lunch break the service is still friendly and quick.“

“I ordered through door dash the gizzards were plentiful and very tasty. I like a bit of chew. They arrived crispy, hot and flavorful! The calamari was a bit soggy. The sauce cups were delivered as promised.
The order came with eating utensils, a big plus!
I could respond on atmosphere as this was delivery. .“

“5 🌟 la Comida! Al 💯 el servicio!“

“Yes we definitely recommend Lee's Hoagie House in Charlotte. Always consistent with their food. We drive from Chester County for their Philly Steak and the Fries are always hot and crispy. The customer service from the ladies are always 5 Stars all the way. It is great to see a Restaurant that always deserves 5 Stars every time we go. Thanks for providing a great service 🙂“

“Best Subs in Town!! I love the Italian on wheat“

“Love this place! It's small but the taste is big.“

“Omg. I am putting JJ's on the curb!! First time UBER priority $80 order from Albemarle Rd Charlotte!! Subs were awesome!!! Fresh tasting with good tomatoes (not the case with JJ. Theirs are hard and not ripe!) The roast beef was moist and meaty tasting (not the case at JJ. Theirs is slightly dry!) And the tuna!!!!! Yummy fresh. I will order again for sure.“

“Had an awesome experience at Jersey Mike’s @ 1300 East Blvd Charlotte NC 28203. The food was fresh and tasted great, but what really stood out was the service who shout out to the workers Lee Lee and Mir -They were incredibly friendly, attentive and make sure everything was perfect. You can tell they really care about the customers. They definitely made my visit in are the reason I’ll be coming back. 👏👏👏👏“

“best burgers, fast, pleasant , professional service.“

“This one should be posted on the N Tryon Cookout. Easily the best cookout in Charlotte. So far I am 10/10 (no lie) on great food experiences. I took time out of my day to review a fast food place. Great management and great staff from what I assume. Had some cashier give me and my boy hella attitude today, but it’s fast food so I’m not hating lol.

Meant to state that I’ve been to just about every cookout in charlotte.

Edit: N Tryon in University City, still loyal as of 8/2025. NOT the one in south end. That one needs work, been there twice to verify that statement.“

“Amazing food & customer service“

“The fries are AWESOME. A little pricey though.“

“Pam was wonderful, upon walking in the restaurant and in her meeting and greeting me she called me beautiful not once but twice and her wonderful spirit is infectious and she is a asset to the restaurant to the team and I will not be back here if she’s not here And I’m gonna what I gotta do did you drive it“

“I live in Florida, but my sister lives in Harrisburg, and I wanted to surprise her with lunch for her birthday. Ordering through the app was incredibly easy, and the convenient delivery option was the best part. Not having to go through a third-party service and deal with all the extra fees was such a relief. I even asked if they could wish her a happy birthday for me, Angie our delivery driver happily obliged!
The whole experience was seamless and made her day extra special.

What a wonderful staff! Thank you!“

“Lov this place. Highly recommended.“

“It was the best Italian sub I have had in a very long time.“

“Super friendly staff. Stopped in 3X during a business meeting nearby. Brenda was delightful & on duty all three times & absolutely 5-star helpful & friendly.“

“Flip-a-Lo has Charlotte’s BEST chicken strips and wings! Fresh, never frozen, chicken is seasoned to perfection, using top quality ingredients. This hidden gem is tucked away on Pineville Matthews road and is the perfect spot for everyone. Indoor/Outdoor seating available. Love supporting this small business and hope they expand to southend/uptown in the near future!“

“Saved my night! Our apartment complex (The Park at Ferentino) has had no running water for an extended period of time over this weekend. The staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing me to use the restroom, and the food was fresh and served quickly.“

“Great hamburgers, great fries and every kind of soda. The best is the extremely kind and friendly staff. My favorite place to have a cheeseburger.“

“Chic-fil-a you just blew my mind. There had to be at least 20+ cars in the drive through, and I was not looking forward to that with cranky kids who've been in the car going on our 2nd day of travel. We were through the line and had food in our hands in no less than 3 minutes... Seriously, mind blown. Thank for the fast and friendly service!“

“As always chick fil a shows the way at every location you go to. Every restaurant establishment should take lessons. The food is great , service is top notch. Our server was Alassandra. Hayden was great also. She was on it doing a great job, with a smile and great attitude. Kudos to the chick fil a staff“

“It was amazing like Jersey Mikes always is!! So glad this location opened up close to where I live! Will be back for sure! I was patiently waiting for this one to open and I'm so glad that it is now!“

“This location is in the Whole Foods Plaza on Providence Rd. I ordered through the drive through, but our food was not ready when we got to the window, but our drinks were. We were instructed to park in a pick up spot with our hazard lights on and someone would bring out the food. We waited about 5 minutes. The food was good, but they only gave us 4 sauces for 3 orders of chicken minis, we had 10 count and 2 4 count. I asked for a frosted coffee but was g8ven an ice coffee. I went inside and they gave me the right drink. Prices were reasonable, considering the cost of everything is going up.“

“We love Chick-fil-A and so thankful for this location supporting Operation Christmas Child. Thank you to the Manager Kim and the entire staff for a great experience today. Special thanks to the young ladies in the drive thru line for spreading the word of the OCC Shoeboxes.“

“I have celiac disease I feel safe eating here very good burgers and fries ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“They are the best place to get your Bubble Tea fix. I have tried many other places in the area and this is the best. I drive out of my way just to drink their boba. They are locally owned and super friendly. Best in every way. I won't go anywhere else.“

“They go above and beyond here. Extremely family friendly. I brought my toddler in for lunch and the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, helping get us set up with a high chair and checking in throughout the meal. I will go out of my way to dine at this location“

“🤤🤤 Some of the best food and wonderful staff!!“

“Thank you for a really good meal that was delicious and healthy conscious. The Gyro was also filling. Thanks again.“

“I ordered on the app for drive thru pickup. It was 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. The store wasn't busy.
My roast beef sandwich was delicious. I got potato cakes and they looked and tasted old... not freshly prepared.
I an a fan of Arby's in general but this wasn't my best experience.“

“Literally the best place to eat in South! If you order ahead, food is made EXACTLY how you asked. Everyone in the store is so incredible! They go out of their way to make sure you are fully satisfied with your order! I absolutely recommend stopping here SPECIFICALLY. The environment is amazing!

Parking: Plenty of spots, they even have 15 minute parking out front if you need to run in to grab your meal real quick.

Kid-friendliness: They have meals specific for kids. ALSO, every Wednesday after 4pm, kids eat free!“

“Friendly fast service and the owner doesn’t forget your name“

“you can create your own meal. And the staff was very nice and helpful.“

“Excellent customer service and the best prepared food!“

“I received the most awesome customer service from Arboretum, Five Guys. The staff made me feel special today, and I appreciated it very much.“

“Great burgers and good to eat before the flight :-)“

“If you've never been; my advice is to make it a double...the patties are super thin...But, delicious 😋“

“Love this new location! The staff is so friendly and provides great service. Food comes out fast and the inside has always been very clean.“

“This is one of those places where you know the food is going to be bomb. They usually have two individuals working the grill and taking orders. I have not had their tacos, but the burrito I had was delicious. Its a super convenient location (inside gas station), so you can fill up your gas tank, and have a wide variety of drinks to choose from.

I noticed they do not have their full menu online, so I snapped some shots of their current menu to share with all of society!

TL;DR Great place to fill up your gas tank and stomach!“

“Love Jersey Mikes. This was clean, staff was quick, food was fresh. would go back when I'm in the area.“

“The service was excellent,[@CD's on Woodlawn rd] the young men who serviced me at the counter on Wednesday March 25,2026 about 8:45pm was so respectful, from the one who took my order & the one who bagged my food, Thank you for being exceptional young men. Please keep that spark you will go far.“

“Walked in in-between a layover to get some food.

Asked the host for a recommendation and was recommended the Krakow sausage.

Food was really good, but the wait was around 40 minutes. From the looks of it, the kitchen was busy. Only reason why it's 4 stars. Could've easily been 5 without the wait.

Good spot for food although the sausage itself was a little small for the price. Fantastic taste packed into it though.“

“I was about to give a 5 star review because 2 out of the employees were top tier. Right as I was about to give a raving review the female failed to keep exceptional service. I must say the employees that are working with the customers are doing a great job. I don’t know what happened when it was my turn to put my pizzas in the oven she slipped up. All in all they did an amazing job. I want to recognize Andy by name as he provided the best service of them all. Maya did good job as well.“

“Awesome! My first afghani style Indian food experience! Was amazing and we will definitely be coming back. Great prices as well!“

“I placed an online order to redeem my free footlong sub for being a Disney+ member. My order was ready within 10 minutes. Once I arrived, I was able to quickly pick up my order. I’m not sure if it’s because it was free or the way it was made but this was easily one of the best subs I have ate from Subway. Thank you Disney+ and thank you Subway on South Kings Drive.“

“I recently stopped by Berries and Bite and I'm so glad I did! If you're looking for something healthy that still feels like a treat, this is your place.
The Acai Bowls are my new obsession—they are seriously so fresh and packed with flavor. And don't even get me started on their amazing smoothies; they're the perfect refreshing pick-me-up. But for a savory surprise, you absolutely have to try the curry paneer pizza—it's unbelievably good and totally worth getting!
This spot is definitely a must-visit for delicious, feel-good food.“