13 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Athens

“As someone who is veg, and wants to enjoy a dog, this was the itch to scratch. Great food and felt very inviting. The crew working were slammed with a busy day and were super friendly.“

“Taco John’s has become one of my favorite spots for a quick and satisfying meal, and it’s all thanks to their consistently delicious tacos and those irresistible Potato Olés. Every visit leaves me full, happy, and already planning my next trip.

The tacos here are absolutely spot-on. The shells are always fresh and perfectly crisp, giving that satisfying crunch with every bite. The seasoned beef is flavorful and juicy, and the toppings—shredded lettuce, cheese, and just the right amount of sauce—are always fresh and generously portioned. They have a great variety too, from classic hard and soft tacos to their specialty tacos that are full of bold flavor. You can tell they take care to make sure each taco is made right.

But let’s be honest—the real MVP might just be the Potato Olés. These crispy, golden rounds are the perfect mix of crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, with seasoning that’s downright addictive. They’re great on their own, but when you pair them with one of Taco John’s dipping sauces (especially the nacho cheese or sour cream), they’re on another level. I’ve honestly gone there just for Potato Olés more than once, and I have no regrets.

The staff is always friendly and efficient, making sure orders come out quickly and accurately, even during busy times. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Prices are fair for the quality and portions you get, and I appreciate that I can enjoy a tasty meal without spending a lot.

In short, Taco John’s delivers exactly what you want in a quick-service restaurant: delicious food, great service, and a few menu items you can’t stop thinking about. Highly recommended for taco lovers everywhere!“

“yo I've been a loyal customer for bout 5 years now good food quick service . but as of recently they've lost my business because they no longer accept cash payments not everybody has availability to put their money on a card, every other place is already gone back to accepting cash except wings over and it's really pissing me off cuz I want my spot back so until y'all start accepting cash payments imma give you all at 2 out of 5“

“Food was good, I feel like the new nuggets weren't crispy at all so maybe they had sat in a warmer for a while but the guy at the window was nice and courteous which is not always the case with drive thru food places. But all in all, it was really “

“I love this place. Shoutout to one of the employees named Skylar. I go in there when im in the area and just tell him to hook me up with a burrito and its an 11/10 every time. 🙏“

“Food was good but very salty.“

“yes I recommend burger king. but have seen things when I worked there. let me explain...... I see everyday where they are hiring. I put in an application here and because I did what I felt to be the right thing they won't hire me. This is what happened.. years ago I worked there. One of the workers took her little kids to work with her and let them go in the back where the fryers are. The kids were maybe 6-7 yrs old. I went to management about kids being around the fryers and being allowed to make sandwiches for the customers. Nothing was done about it. So I walked out. Was I wrong. Should little kids of 6-7 be allowed to be in the back around the fryers and should kids of 6-7 be allowed to make sandwiches for customers. I want to work. I have about 15 yrs experience with burger king. But they won't hire me. Because I left. It was a very bad situation and I wanted no part of those kids getting burned or worse by hot grease in the fryers.“

“How about this Wendy’s! Late win at the convo and pull in right at 10pm. Manager let’s team eat! So great. Thanks u all. Made special night even better for our team @Wendy’s. Go flyers!!“

“Ya know, I never really understood the concept of eating fish to the fullest until I went here. Once you enter, you are greeted with a fishing rod and a 12 gallon bucket of earth worms. They bring you to a bus where you embark on a 13 hour drive to an unknown location in the middle of what seemed to be a forest. My family and I were told we must fish in the depths of the rivers in order to receive the food we were paying for. Johnny (my 7 year old) was taken by a lion and Christine(my 12 year old) sprained both her ankles and her wrists. We caught two sun fish in 32 hours. The bus came and picked us up where we were transported back to the restaurant. Cooked to perfection. Only payed 79 dollars for the two sun fish. Great customer service.“

“I went thru drive thru and they kept asking the 1st line what they wanted and I sit there while 3 cars went ahead of me. Then the guy was taking the order, he kept yawning, you could hear him over the speaker and then when I got up to the window. He was still yawning in my face“

“great people and what say thank you also for your service during this crazy pandemic you guys deserve more if it wasn't for you guys some people may not of got a meal so thank you for care and staying open for the people of athens“

“Reliable and delicious. The calzones are warm and cheesy, and the marinara sauce completes the experience. I'm a fan of the Spinner Zone (spinach) and the Twilight Zone (sausage), as well as the roni rolls or dough bites on the side. Great for any night in, from studying to date night. Can't recommend it enough.“

“For my most recent visit there were only 2 employees working so it took a little longer than expected, I order online and this is the first time in 4 different visits that they got my order right! These 2 employees are rock stars! This is in Athens, O 5pm on Tuesday 6/24/25.“