40 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Hickory

“I placed my order online and went inside to pick up my order. This was at lunchtime, so the restaurant had a good flow of customers. I didn't go to the counter to ask if my order was ready. But I noticed people that came in and ordered at the counter, got their bag before I did. So, i just went to one of the workers and asked if they had a bag with my last name. And after a minute or so I did get my bag and leave the restaurant. Everyone was working, and the cook's community back and forth.“

“Amazing, fresh food! Also, Shai was an awesome waitress and super attentive. I will be back!“

“By far the best Chick-fil-A location in our county! I come through at least 3 mornings per week on my way to work for breakfast, and every time they are so kind, respectful and have the best customer service! I've been a patron at this location for about 10 years or more and they truly have some of the best staff around! I particularly love my early morning staff, such as Ava, Caleb (×2), Jessica and so many more! They simply make my days brighter, and also serve delicious food! I will forever be partial to this location and staff! 😊❤️“

“Staff was SUPER friendly...i ordered several items like 9 minutes before close and instead of just saying sorry were closed they made the order AND waited till after closing to give me my order...thats above and beyond and the staff is great for doing that...i kno how much it sucks to get orders right at close and no one complained or even made any snarky remarks...that says alot about their professionalism and quality of employees...they run an excellent store and that among many other reasons is why I will continue to some back and recommend this location to everyone!!!!!“

“Loved this place a long time. Those apple and cherry pies are to die for before sugar-d got ahold of me but that cheddar and roast beef on a wrap is my now go to feast. Jessica and Robert got it going on“

“This Culvers was extremely impressive. We stopped by for lunch on our way to Asheville. When I say they were busy, that may be an understatement. Line out the door, drive thru lined up, parking lot FULL. Being that we had received a Culver's gift card for christmas, we decided to go ahead and stay. The staff was extremely friendly. We waited about 10 minutes in line to order considering the amount of people. Then only had to wait about 15 minutes for our hot and fresh food to be at our table. I have experienced longer wait times at other Culver's in an environment that was not a fraction of the amount of busy they were. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I want to give props to the crew working. They were on it! Everything was clean, even the drink station! As stated before, very impressed with how this location is ran. Like a smooth sailing ship. Great job guys!“

“great people. great place to eat!“

“Staff is incredibly nice!!! Start your day with off with a solid breakfast,.and great atmosphere!!! Biscuits are made from scratch, and food is always fresh, hot, and delicious... Thank you Dennis and Biscuitville team!!! You have a loyal customer here.“

“Thank God for Jack in the Box! Even through covid they kept up there extended hours. I’m a night owl and NOTHING is open late anymore! Somehow Jack in the Box has managed to sustain their late hours and keep decent employees. I don’t know how they do it when no one else has seem to be able to, but they seriously deserve some recognition for it 👏 And I appreciate their variety. Where else can you get tacos and choros, and a burger and shake, and boba freaking tea!!? Kudos! Love ya!“

“So just wanted to say thank you to all the ones who took the time to give me a review and just so everyone knows who the "Girl with the Bun" is I'm Crystal and I'm very blessed to have this job and work with all my amazing customers on a personal level. Thanks again for the 5⭐ reviews“

“The food is good not great and the service is ok. The employees are not rude, but just seemed to be disinterested. The dining room looked clean, but the tables and chairs seem well-worn and in need of replacement. The past 3 times we have stopped there we have sat at a table that was wobbly.“

“The level of customer service provided to my family during our visit was superior, especially the service of Tammy W. The food was very good, the establishment was clean and the entire staff was excellent. Tammy went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. She was so kind to the young children in our group. Noticeably, she made a point to interact and provide excellent service to all customers, not just my party. Whataburger should definitely give Tammy a raise because if I owned a company, I would want to keep her on my team.“

“Walked in with a rather large order. Was greeted with a smile. The cashier was very polite and helpful. There was a young gentleman cleaning the lobby. My food was prepared quickly and correctly. Everything was delicious. Great experience!!“

“I am here weekly with my teenage boys it’s our Friday lunch stop. Keisha has and always above and beyond for me and my family; I also observe her doing the very same with all customers and respectful to follow employees.
Thanks for another great lunch and friendly smile“

“We love Hardee’s, but we were very disappointed on our last visit, we ordered 10 piece chicken tenders, we got home and we had very small pieces. We called the store and the employee stated that they decided to fry up some end pieces. Very disappointed, not enough to serve the 2 of us, thank you .“

“Specials for one dollar between 2 and 5 p.m. sliders, fries, shakes and more. Two for $6.00 fish sandwiches. Brown sugar bacon is back“

“Me and my Fiancé ordered online today at about 5:30ish and took it home. Lemme tell you. They know how to make a sub. A lot of subways just slap everything together and don't put an effort but they did for sure. I put extra pickles and they delivered. The sub was amazing. The veggies were fresh everything tasted great. Best subway around hands down. We will definitely be returning!!!!“

“I've Been Getting Subs,At Sub Station II,For Decades. If I'm "Across Town",I'll Stop In At The Location On Hwy 64-70. When I Desire A Sub Locally,I'll Go 2 The Location On Springs Road, It Used 2B Located,In The Shopping Area,Across From Wells Fargo. A #19 ATW! I'm Not "Sub Picky" THE SUBS R ALWAYS GOOD!!! 8-5-2023 (Sat.)“

“We went there late evening and the employees were nice and efficient. The Big Kahuna chicken sub on wheat bread was excellent. My husband and I shared a Giant size and it was enough for the two of us. For all the mixed reviews this place gets, I was surprised because everything was very good.“

“there burgers are awesome“

“Best pizza hut by far. Food was on time, and delicious. We were welcomed as soon as we hit the front door and thanked on the way out. Family ordered carryout but we wanted to eat inside. Female with blue hair went above and beyond for my family. Definitely coming back. Thank you guys! 😁“

“The most consistent Bojangles you’ll find - for breakfast and lunch. Afternoon hours tend to be spotty with freshness. Biscuits are on the crispier side - which I enjoy.Always clean inside too. Drive through can be tricky with longer vehicles but the lines usually aren’t very long.“

“We wanted to take Advantage of 50% off deal on Domino’s Pizza. I typically go for pizza at another business, but wanted to try the spinach Alfredo pan crust pizza. It was amazing! Love the App. Was ready on time @ HWY 127 South Location. Thank you Joe. Great pizza 😃“

“Charley’s is probably the highlight of Valley Hills Mall! The staff were courteous and fun to order with, the food was incredibly hot and fresh! My wife insisted on trying the wings and I’m so glad we did. I am not a wing guy but these are my new go too for delicious crispy and moist wings when the craving strikes! Ivonne knows how to sauce ‘em too!“

“Amazing service by Chris in the drive through at 4:10 AM. I wanted a hot breakfast after getting off of work so I went to McDonald’s, the first one claimed it wasn’t open yet so I went an extra 20 mins down the road to this one. Chris had a great attitude and very helpful an insuring the biscuits were nicely fresh and hot, definitely will go back to that one and hope Chris gets some sort of recognition for his work.“

“We around 10:30 for lunch we ordered the minion meal and fries where cold went up to exchange them for hot fries said they had to drop some we finished eating all our food and had to go back up and ask for our hot fries and honestly they tasted reheated and smelled like old oil. Gross“

“omg i love jackson there he is literally so full of energy and so funny like yall cooked with hiring him he's so sweet he gave me n my friend a passion mix w strawberry n was soo good like literally best energy give him a raise immediately“

“I've really enjoyed it since it came back, but tonight's food is really disappointing. I'm not blaming the workers, it's the food itself. These fries aren't Checkers fries, they're a Great Value brand of them. Please don't let the quality fall apart to cut costs. It'll drive everyone away.“

“pancakes and sausage and coffee very good no forks or knives waiting on truck“

“The best part about a kickin chickin sandwhich is the dripping ranch and tounge torch sauce. Both sandwiches had a dab of each on one piece of chicken. Worst experince I've had at Zaxby's! Called the 800 number and they didn't care. When you pay 6 dollars for a sandwhich expectations should be high. I'd give this a zero if I could. Today i spoke to the manager and he went above and beyond to make sure we were recertified for our last night experince. I'm changing from one star to 3.“

“There was a long line in the drive thru, and each order seemed to take longer than usual. The food was acceptable but not outstanding. The lady at the window was overworked but courteous. A busy day at lunchtime, I am sure that it will be better next visit.“

“I went here a couple weeks ago and I had a great experience at Domino’s! The restaurant was clean, organized, and had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful, and my pizza was hot, fresh, and delicious. My order was ready quickly, and everything was made just right. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I had a great experience at the Taco Bell drive-thru! The staff was friendly and had a positive attitude, even during a busy time. My order was prepared quickly and was completely accurate. The food was fresh, hot, and tasted great. The drive-thru line moved like a well oiled machine, making the whole experience fast and convenient. Excellent customer service and quality food. And it's so cheap!“

“This was the best Mcdonalds ive been too in a very long time, clean & very fast service. It is an up to date McDonald's the staff so very friendly the fries 🍟 so hot & fresh nuggets even better !!!! We will be back thanks again“

“I just got a delivery order today around 4pm and a lovely lady named Sarah was my delivery driver, she was very friendly and even got here earlier than expected, the food was also perfect as usual, I really appreciate y'all delivering this far down springs road, I am disabled and can't drive anymore ,anyway just wanted to say great job store number 5569, y'all never fail to go above and beyond!!!!“

“i went there and their drink machine was messed up. i reported it trying to help and the cashier said others had reported the drinks being messed up also. an older lady that I assume was the manager comes out with the rudest most unprofessional attitude. she literally took a cup and announced "carbonation" then dumped it out then did this over and over for the whole machine instead of just tasting the problem. manager or not rude, lazy employee. not going back to pack $16+ dollars just to have an employee make a scene at the drink machine they wanna charge $3 for. keep your rotten attitudes and overpriced crap I feel bad for the young people working there if that's how things go in front of customers“

“I mean it's a Subway I do think their prices are a little too high for what you get now considering nothing's really changed except for the price and cheaper ingredients. But I do like there sandwiches and if I'm going to one around springs road I always go to this one. The one besides Sakura and village inn on springs road is terrible probably the worst one. So this is always a good choice“

“I visited this location on 11/3/2025 at approximately 6:30 PM. The three young people working were some of the most polite and friendly young people I have encountered in quite a while. I am always happy with the food at this Subway location, and these three individuals will make me visit again sooner rather than later!“

“I called this KFC to make sure they had pot pies after trying to go to the Conover location which never has pot pies. However, this location did have Popeyes the service was great. They were very friendly and the food was fresh recommend 10 out of 10.“

“OK, wait is long“