21 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Paterson

“My first visit to Wingstop was a bit of a disappointment, as I tried their bone-in wings and found them to be underwhelming. However, a friend encouraged me to give it another go, this time with the boneless wings, and I'm so glad I did! The boneless wings were absolutely fantastic—tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, with the Hot Honey flavor standing out as especially delicious (Garlic-Parm was a show stopper too, but skip the KBBQ). Great value for the quality and portion size, too.

While the parking lot can be a bit tricky to navigate, the kitchen area was impressively clean, almost laboratory-level, which was reassuring. The staff was also incredibly kind and attentive, making the overall experience much more enjoyable. Definitely worth a second visit.“

“Let me start off by saying how Great the food is here!!! When walking inside everything is very bright and clear with prices on absolute everything. I chose mixed fried chicken with fries and also got hot wings with fries. The most amazing flavor and how very fresh the chicken was. Chefs kiss!! My new Favorite chicken spot!! I cannot wait to try more. Thanks for the great service! A happy customer and will recommend to my neighbors and friends!!“

“The hot tenderloin is fantastic.“

“Everything was soooo good!We had the longaniza, morcilla, buche & chicharrón, it was all fried to perfection. That morcilla ??My Chimi de res was perfect! The guys in the truck were very nice and service was fast! We are totally going back “

“Very first visit to the Paterson location. Came from work and searched for places to eat in the area. Very cute place. Very clean and the hostess was nice. She Let us know there were lunch specials . Food was fresh and tasty. Lots of options and all lol as amazing as the Bacon cheeseburger that I ordered and the Wonder burger ordered by my friend. There are different prices for cash and credit. I suggest you bring cash. They have a nice patio and area that can be used for gatherings. The only part I didn’t like was that they add a 15% gratuity w/o notice before spinning around the payment terminal. . I didn’t realize that and added a tip. So they got a double tip. Let me be the one to double tip. Make sure you tell your customers that you auto add tips or you may not have returning customers. We appreciate the restaurant industry and your contribution, but let the customer decide on tip. Other than that , it was a good experience.“

“The flavors are like those of Barranquilla, it is evident that the tartar sauce and the pineapple sauce are made by themselves.
We were a group and we ordered a little from everyone.
And all very good, top ingredients.
I would drive whatever it took to get back.“

“This has always been my Go-To Checkers, the fries are everything, and yes they also have funnel cakes aka funnel cake fries, if you are familiar with the area, I do recommend this location...“

“Had some paperwork to do in downtown and walking by the smells just got me I had to try a sandwich especially since I was in the company of my daughter. We ordered the Roma panini… it was so delicious perfect melt cheese and such a good pesto base , the chicken was so tender. Service was so friendly and inviting, the cashier made sure my coffee was just the way we wanted . Definitely the highlight of our day .“

“Amazing food high recommend the fudge cheesecake on a stick“

“me encanta la reina pepiada.😋“

“This place has been around for decades, and their fried chicken is by far the best I’ve had throughout Passaic county. It has a nice spice to it that separates it from others. Their beef patties are also delicious… and you cannot forget to order a burger!

The only concern is the location. They’re located in a dangerous part of Paterson; fortunately, nothing has happened whenever I visited, but always be on alert.“

“The food is very delicious, the staff is very friendly and helpful, they need to understand English better as they made some mistakes with our very large order but we love the overall price and quality of service. The Dj was very energetic which we like but we couldn't hear ourselves talking as it was my mom celebrating her birthday. We overall had a wonderful time together eating, drinking and dancing!! Thank you, we all had an amazing time.“

“9/27/25

Hubby was looking for something to eat and found Dominican Pica Pollo. Fried chicken with Dominican seasoning, it's so good.

I got the sandwich and hubby got chicken pieces. Have to say I prefer the chicken pieces. The chicken in the sandwich was a little overcooked so it was very dry, even though it is wonderfully seasoned.

Will go back for the chicken pieces yum.“

“(Translated by Google) If you are reading this it is because you know what you are looking for. I ordered Longaniza and chicken and beef chimi. If you come from Florida or out of state, come easy. There is plenty of light and it is very clean.(Original)Si estás leyendo esto es porque sabes lo que andas buscando. Pedí Longaniza y chimi de pollo y res. Si vienes de florida o fuera del estado, ven tranquilo. Hay bastante luz y está muy limpio.“

“This place is a hidden gem restaurant I truly enjoyed my dish I had Rice and beans with steak 😋😋😋 I was served so much I took plenty home for the following day ☺️ you definitely get your money worth I highly recommend that you come and check it out 😋😋😋😋“

“The Subway on Main Street in Paterson is always a solid choice! The staff is friendly and makes the sandwiches just the way you ask. Everything tastes fresh — from the bread to the veggies — and the place is clean and well maintained. Service is quick, and they’re consistent every time I stop by. Great spot for a quick, fresh meal in Paterson!“

“My best friend of over 30 years introduced me to this spot. She passed away in Dec. Of 2022 But I continue to go to Montclair DeliIt's become my favorite place to eat. Their food is amazingly delicious and the service is great. They make you feel like family.“

“Tienen rica comida y batidos a cualquier hora pero la picada no está buena. Tiene muchas papas francesas no tiene chicharrón. No tiene rellena. Y esta muy cara por unos pocos pedazos de pollo y carne!! They have good food and drinks at any time. However la picada is over price for some pieces of meat and chicken and lots of French fries. It’s missing pork (chicharrón) and Colombian sushi (rellena).“

“Huge thank you to El Boulevard Fritura y Chimichurri and especially the chef!

My buddy and I went after midnight the day after a snowstorm. A few other food trucks showed as open on Google but were closed, and this was the only spot actually open; which we appreciated right away.

Unfortunately, the roads weren’t plowed well and my car got stuck in the snow. The chef noticed immediately and ran out of the truck to help us. He even brought out a shovel and started clearing snow himself. That level of kindness and willingness to help late at night meant a lot. You don’t see that often.

On top of that, the pierna chimi was absolutely delicious; packed with flavor and loaded with meat. It had been a while since we had one, and it definitely hit the spot. Well worth everything we went through to get there.

Great food and even better people. Highly recommend!“

“I placed a uber eats order a few days ago which was amazing. My husband an I are still talking about the hot and sour soup from here. My son loves the chicken and broccoli! I also got the kani salad, crab rango was missing crab but it was ok. Cant wait to try more, the food was really good Alhamdulillah the did miss my notes on the Oder but over all we were all happy.“

“Food is a 5 out of 5 in my eyes, the staff always strives to cook to order. Service and atmosphere is also a five star. The staff makes sure that you are welcome with open arms and listens intensely to what you want for your order. If there is a mistake, they correct it right away. I love this Burger King in Paterson and always go here.

Parking: Plenty of parking at this location.“