50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in New York

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

“Halal Chicks is hands down one of the best spots around! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every bite hits the spot — from the juicy chicken to the perfectly seasoned rice and sauces that bring everything together.

The employees make the experience even better. They’re always friendly, respectful, and go out of their way to make sure your order is exactly how you want it. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in their work.

The service is fast, the portions are generous, and the whole place has a positive, welcoming vibe. Whether you’re grabbing lunch or stopping by late at night, Halal Chicks never disappoints. Highly recommend!“

“Stopped here on a whim while walking the High Line. As Angelenos visiting NYC, the idea of gimbap was appealing. We got the veg gimbap and the bulgogi gimbap. They were both so good! What a satisfying meal.

After this, although we felt full, we got a liberty bun, stuffed with cheese. We really enjoyed chatting with Mr. Shin, and we learned that he has had custom molds made for these, with the head of the Statue of Liberty on one side, and the torch on the other. It felt really poignant to be offered these iconic symbols of America, and of immigrant optimism, while our hometown was under attack by ICE. But the bun dissolved all of those kinds of thoughts. It was so good that it dissolved all thought. All there was in the world was the perfectly seasoned cheese filling and the perfect, perfect outer dough shell. I don't know if I've ever eaten anything as perfectly Platonically perfect as this.

10/10 would and will do again, would recommend to anybody“

“Halal Chicks never disappoints — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced every time.
The portions are generous, and the chicken and lamb are always on point.
Their sauces take everything to the next level — especially the white and spicy ones.
Fast service, good prices, great owner— easily my go-to spot for takeout, specially after the gym!!!💪“

“Good pit stop to have while venturing around nyc.. plus it’s hormone and antibiotic free!“

“best french fries 🍟my kids loved it we will be back“

“I love this place we come from Florida and this is our favorite place to stop when we’re in the city!! I’ve tried every menu item and none of it disappoints it’s truly so good consistently!! They need to franchise this place because I could eat it everyday!! The owners are very sweet people as well!“

“Delicious fries, friendly staff, and it’s super fun to try the different sauces! I loved bringing my daughter here when she was small and then heading right over to Washington Square.“

“Good pit stop to have while venturing around nyc.. plus it’s hormone and antibiotic free!“

“Whats there not to love about Raising Cane's. The chicken was great and bread was amazing. Everything was fresh. Food came quickly and the service was good. Just wish they had bbq sauce but their sauce is good. The area was nice and the restaurant was clean“

“Chicken, duck, pork, rice and cabbage—oh my. Super tasty. Out does everyone in the zip code. No exaggeration.“

“Very friendly staff and excellent food“

“Had a great experience at Berlin Doner! Adnan and the owner is always friendly and courteous, making every visit a pleasant one. The food is fresh, delicious, and the portion sizes are great value for money. Highly recommend for anyone craving a tasty and satisfying meal!“

“During our trip to NY, we stopped here and grabbed lunch. The line met us at the door but we got our food in under 3 mins due to our orders being taken in line and when we were at the cashier our food got handed to us while we were paying. We sat on the 2nd floor to dine and the restaurant was clean even though it was full during lunch time. The staff got our orders exact and the food was great. The restrooms are located on the second floor.

They have 3 floors at this location:
(First Floor)- Where you make your order and pay/Pick up orders online.
(Second Floor)- This is where you have the first option of dining and restrooms (No code needed).
(Third Floor)- Additional seating for dining.

Also, please note this restaurant is about a 8 min walk from the 9/11 memorial pools/museum, One World Observatory and the Oculus. So if you wanted to grab something before or after visiting this part of the city, this Chick-fi-la would hit the spot!“

“The food here is always top notch! Super fast service and the quality is always consistent. The people who work here are also all very friendly and attentive, and the place is always super clean! A really good neighborhood spot, but also definitely worth the travel if you aren’t from the area and wanna go somewhere that is affordable and good quality“

“I have been a loyal customer of k street food since they opened. I would have given them 5 stars, however lately I noticed changes to certain dishes I am accustomed to purchasing. The food here was always fresh and tasty. I sure hope Mr. and Mrs. Moon ,( owners/ read these reviews, since they're no longer working here. The dish Japchae ( sweet potatoe glass noodle) was a great dish that I always ordered with grilled chicken. It was very tasty with it's own vegetables in the mix. The grilled chicken was always fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, I ordered this same dish and it only has a few slices of red pepper , a few greens. It tasted mostly like a Sriracha noodle. The chicken is not the same. It tasted strange. For one, it isn't the same white meat grilled chicken and even if it's dark meat, the issue was the taste. I'm truly dissatisfied. Please don't change the original dishes that made us fall in love with your establishment. Looking forward to your progress. Namaste 🌻“

“We were looking for a yummy healthy casual lunch in SOHO and so happy we came upon this place. Had the steamed veggies roasted chicken and cabbage slaw was healthy and delicious. Manager (blond hair) was so nice to us. Will definitely be back next time we're in NYC. Wish we had Mangia in San Diego!!!“

“My wife and I visited Handcraft Burgers and Brews for my birthday this past weekend. As soon as my wife opened the menu she knew that I was going to have to try the burger of the month which was a peanut butter and grape jelly topped hamburger with jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Admittedly I have never had peanut butter and jelly on a burger before but I figured I would try something new and see what all of the hype was about. Turns out, I loved it! Every bite was so flavorful and completely made my birthday lunch a worthwhile venture! We also tried the tater tots, because who doesn't love a good tater tot. We could have chosen from multiple dipping sauces but we decided to go with the garlic aioli and I am glad we did. I dipped each of my tater tots in the sauce and there was plenty for both of us to share. We were helped by Vanessa at the restaurant and she was very accommodating when I was having trouble using a coupon that I had for my birthday. All in all this was a wonderful choice for my birthday lunch and when we are in the area again I would definitely stop by and perhaps try the latest burger of the month along with some tater tots and garlic aioli dipping sauce of course!“

“My favorite chicken in New York City great spin on Indian Street food and the spice level can go off the chart on that big rowdy sandwich! What are you waiting for get your butt down here and have some of those delicious chicken!“

“豉油王大蝦、軟殼蟹、炸魚仔、豉油王炒麵、勁多薑蓉嘅白切雞、三餸嘅菜。“

“This is one of my favorite places to order from! My burger last time was so fresh, loved the gluten free holy cow filet, the sauce and how they actually read the notes you leave them and care for the customers! 10/10 recommended
Also such a dream come true with the food being gluten free and halal both)“

“The place has great curb appeal, and the inside service matches that first impression. This spot has always had the perfect ambiance. Their approach outclasses the competition. I think relatives own this spot and are very welcoming. The experience here is absolute satisfaction.“

“Went to the one in Charlottesville Virginia. By far one of my favorite chicken restaurants. Just need a raising canes in Harrisonburg Virginia and that would be perfect.“

“Our party of six received excellent service. The atmosphere encourages you to relax. You'll find outstanding meals at reasonable rates. The staff combined warmth with helpful attitudes and easy conversation. To sum up, service was attentive and I want to try this place again.“

“Visited NYC from the UK and already planned to eat here after seeing the food posts and reviews and it didn’t disappoint ! Food was beyond amazing with loads of choice and huge portions. Was so good we visited twice during our short stay visit. A definite place to go if you want good vegan food 👌“

“Had a double smash with fries. 100 percent recommended. this place is awesome.“

“Family friendly… nice view“

“Great food!! Went there for the first time!“

“Fish and falafel combo smells great, tastes great, and here is the bonus: The gentleman that runs the truck is nice, friendly, and very very fast. I’m allergic to tomatoes so it’s a little difficult to find on the go meals sometimes. He took care of it , no problem. Oh the prices are great too.“

“What an exceptional burger. I grabbed one randomly on the way back to my hotel during a week long visit several months ago, then had to eat there again another two or three nights that week! And now, months later and on the otherwise of the world, I find myself craving another Fat Boy with loaded fries!!! Absolutely exceptional. Easily the best burger I've had in almost 50 years of eating and travelling! I hope you're still there when I'm next back in the Big Apple!!!“

“If you’ve ever wondered what pure chicken tender happiness tastes like—Raising Cane’s Harlem is the answer! From the moment I walked in, the energy was contagious: friendly smiles, music playing, and that signature Cane’s vibe that makes you feel like you’re part of something crispy and special.

Let’s talk about the food—because wow. The tenders were golden perfection: hot, juicy, and seasoned just right. The Cane’s Sauce? Addictive. I could honestly drink it (don’t judge). The crinkle-cut fries were crisp and fresh, the Texas toast buttery heaven, and even the coleslaw hit just right—fresh, cool, and balanced.

Service-wise, the team here deserves all the credit. Thank you Brianna for the perfect order, and perfect experience!

My order came out fast, accurate, and served with genuine Harlem hospitality. The restaurant was spotless, which says a lot for a spot that stays busy.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or late-night comfort meal, this Raising Cane’s delivers every single time. Harlem didn’t just get a chicken spot—it got a whole vibe.

🔥 Must-try combo: Box Combo, extra Cane’s Sauce. Trust me.“

“Ray has so many delicious food choices.Deep fried oreos,deep fried twinkies,The egg creams are sinfully good as well as the soft serve ice cream.My favorite are the belgian fries.“

“My favorite is the tofu bowl. Tofu is usually a hit or miss for me but this is one of the few places they do it soo well!! I've had the other bowls as well which are good too but the tofu is always the best.

The portions are too large for one person tho. While I've noticed them lowering portions sizes theyve been amping prices up which makes me sad cus this is truly a go to treat for me as a college student (⁠ ⁠；⁠∀⁠；⁠). Maybe diff size bowls?

Finally I REALLY feel the amount of fats and oils I eat here (smth I usually don't feel that hard when eating out) which is y I don't go too often.“

“Best Burgers hands down. We’ve been to this location multiple times on our vacations here to New York. Each time we’ve received the same great customer service on top of that big burst of flavor once you bite into their wonderfully made Bacon Cheeseburger lol. Awesome job!“

“Great burger, not too big and crinkle cut fries. Perfect.“

“Great vibes and customer service. Food was so delectable and tasty especially their spicy fries highly recommend. Customer service was phenomenal, the young gentlemen Jesus,Amari, Shakai and Einuer that took my order were so pleasant I just had to remember their names. Will come back for sure whenever I’m in the soho area“

“My go to a place any plate over rice is $10 cash which is such a good price. Their salad has pickles and a variety of vegetables which I love. I usually don't like gyro cart chicken because it's usually very dry, but theirs is so oozing with juice and flavor. Their lamb is undefeated, it is so flavorful. They also put fires and a falafel on every plate which I love. Shoutout Abdul and Nadi they are just so nice and welcoming every time I go!“

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“I love this restaurant I love how friendly the staff treat me every time I go there the food taste very good I love the speed of service. I highly recommend this restaurant l.“

“Let’s put it this way, I get this at 9AM & not only is it super fresh its dam Good ���“

“todo biem y rápido lo máximo“

“I went to the shop on the 6th 46th I met Ayana, was in training but she has been wonderful. 10 stars“

“Yakisoba tastes almost the same in Tokyo street food!!!!! Love it!! okonimiyaki is also good! The chicken (karaage style) is also a must try. Another thing i like is they prepare the food fresh. Can’t wait to visit again. :)“

“Subway is a sandwich restaurant in New York.
It’s clean and comfortable.
The staff are nice and fast.
The food is fresh and delicious.
I like the tuna sandwich and cookies.
I want to go there again.“

“Top! Première fois à New-York et a 5 guys“

“Thank you Karen !! You made part of the experience I had today memorable. Cheers 🍻“

“Young lady that served me was friendly and very helpful.“

“Well! All I can say is “I felt like Home”. Super cozy vibe, great service and excellent food combos. Cheers to the team! 🍛“

“Great late night place to grab a bite.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed the staff’s friendly and attentive demeanor, as well as the overall treatment I received. The food was delicious, although I must admit that I was likely just hungry. After all, I always relish my post-gym meals. I highly recommend this place!“