14 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Athens

“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“

“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.“

“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. 🙏“

“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!“

“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 “

“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!!“

“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.“

“Food was good but very salty.“

“In Athens Ohio at Car Dealership and it took longer than we thought so fast food was in order, my wife mentioned this place and honestly I cringed at first......I was totally wrong, don't judge from outside as it looks poorly kept, but inside was very festive and staff was exceptional. The fish was outstanding and we enjoyed being able to get our own refills. Wil go back when in area. BTW hadn't ate at a long johns in 30 years for some reason.....that's gonna change“

“Just moved to the area & Papa John's is my kids favorite... It was definitely worth the 30min drive from our house because they said it was it was the best they ever had. Staff was friendly inside despite us getting there super close to closing time, everything was great.“

“Its McDonald and we dont eat at McDonald very often but my grandkids love to stop here every year in our way back from a Kings Island vacation and the same guy that works there is absolutely awesome, I've never seen such great service than at this McDonalds. They actually care about servicing thier customers.“

“Little bit of a long one. I ordered DoorDash about 10 minutes before calling dp dough, just got a burger from Wendy’s. When I called dp the lady was really nice and it was a fast process. My food arrived not 3 minutes after DoorDash which is great considering I ordered Wendy’s. Food was hot, the only problem is the cheese sticks weren’t cut and I had to do it myself. Other than that everything is great.“

“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“

“Amazing experience from beginning to end. Online ordering was easy, picking up my order was easy, and the environment inside the store was so upbeat and positive! I loved it! Drove 20 minutes home and our food was still piping hot. It’s never been this easy to award 5 stars!“