50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Dayton

“I used to come to Fazoli's as a kid with my parents, their garlic breadsticks and pasta are just as good as my nostalgia remembered, I wish there was a Cincinnati location. And big thanks to Tina for making our dining experience very positive!“

“Each year around Thanksgiving, we celebrate our employees with a company-sponsored breakfast. Despite economic challenges and tariffs negatively impacting our bottom line, we wanted to continue this tradition. This year, we provided a continental-style breakfast featuring Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit sandwiches, fresh fruit, and several additional items from a local warehouse store. Chick-fil-A delivered our food promptly, complete with all necessary utensils and serving supplies. A special thank-you to William, our delivery driver, who was exceptionally patient and kind. When I asked about signing the receipt and adding a tip, he explained that Chick-fil-A doesn’t process tips—but his excellent service deserves recognition. We want to express our appreciation to the Washington Township Chick-fil-A, operated by Marla Davis, as well as her Centerville (Cornerstone area) location. As a local Centerville resident, I find both restaurants are consistently efficient, and their employees are always friendly and professional. We highly recommend Marla Davis’s Chick-fil-A locations for any catering needs or any Chic-fil-A craving.“

“excellent dinner! just good hot fresh hamburgers and fries. extra thick malt and shakes. all served with a smile- the staff was really working as a team. good job.“

“This spot is TOP TIER. Worth every penny!!!!!!!“

“This is one of our required stops on our way to Illinois. Always friendly service and a clean restaurant. Food is hot and quickly served. Tried the new Chicken Chili on this trip and loved it. Different than the beef in its own way and just as delicious. The oyster crackers with Skyline hot sauce are a great appetizer whether or not they are supposed to be. Looking forward to our next trip.“

“Our group of 6 from Hidden Springs Senior Living decided to stop in for lunch. We all agreed that the food was Wonderful and the service was too. Staff was very helpful and friendly 😊 We are already planning our next visit!“

“I love everything about Chick-fil-A.“

“Great service Good food“

“First time eating here and enjoyed every bite.“

“First time ordering but definitely not my last! Fried cod was AMAZING, the corn nuggets were to die for and the coleslaw was good! I wish I’d discovered this restaurant sooner!!!“

“We stopped by this Taqueria after finishing a job in the area, and it ended up being the perfect spot to grab a meal. The food was fresh and full of flavor, and the staff was genuinely friendly. It’s the kind of place that makes you appreciate the local businesses in our community.

We’re often working all over the city helping families move, so finding a place like this where we can relax for a few minutes really makes a difference in our day. The service was quick, everything tasted great, and the atmosphere had a welcoming feel.
Really glad we found this spot we’ll definitely be back the next time we’re working nearby.

— Island Express Movers“

“had dinner here tonight for the 1st time. very friendly folks. the manager was hilarious. will definitely be back“

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“Can't speak highly enough about this establishment & Management. There was an unintentional mishap with our order. They realized the error before we did & already had plans to extend kindness to us. We visited the following day & were treated to meals & shakes! As previously mentioned in a review, we absolutely love the food! However, we had not tried the shakes. Do yourself a favor & try one. They are excellent & have Quality ingredients! The Strawberry has "strawberries " in it, chocolate has "chocolate", etc. We ate in this time & the service was great! From the Manager who welcomed us & treated us graciously, to the smiling, friendly cashier who took our order. I'm a local Business owner & highly value attention to details, quality, & service. This place has is spot on!“

“We came at a very busy time but that didn't stop the staff from making sure we were completely taken care of! The food was made correctly, the dining room was spotless and our cashier, Ricky, was checking on every guest to make sure that they had everything they needed.“

“Always great subs and fast service !! 🙂“

“If you haven’t tried Yumi Boba Tea yet, you’re missing out. Best boba AND the food is chef’s kiss 🤌 Definitely my new go-to spot!📍 Located at The Greene 💛🧋“

“Good food,continuous faithful service even under pressure to close down,keep strong Root Beer Stand ❤️“

“It has been a while since I was able to eat at Long John Silvers...or A&W, for that matter. I was very pleasantly surprised at how good it all tasted. The flavor or the fish is one-of-a-kind and unforgettably cravable. The chicken has a similar, but equally good flavor. I remember actively disliking hushpuppies when I was a kid. The hushpuppies that I had today were the first ones that I have ever had that I would search out again. They were wonderful.“

“This was an awesome stop on our car trip. I had never been to a Jersey Mike's but the guy behind the counter was wonderful. He handled my friend's gluten allergy perfectly and made fun conversation while he worked. Definitely influenced me to visit Jersey Mike's again!“

“I've got dairy intolerance, I ordered a burger without cheese but it had some bits of cheese all over the meat. I took it up and kindly requested one without any cheese and explained my intolerance. The gentleman was absolutely wonderful and had my burger remade right away.
The atmosphere was incredible with the cleanliness and charming customer service. One of the gentleman brought my daughter a coloring page with crayons and a steak and shake paper hat.
We had a wonderful meal and a wonderful time.

Thank you for such friendly and warm customer service.“

“I stopped by here to get dinner for my friend and I. I accidentally ordered the wrong side for my friend and I always hate to ask them to fix it but I did. The employee said no problem and fix it right away. It's just a little thing sometimes“

“This is the only penn station I will eat at . Being a recent agm at another location.. this store really knows how to push food through.. friendly , helping, and clean. Everytime we come in here .. greetings everytime! Today i have been checked on by 5 different workers including mangt. when leaving .. thank you have a great day. These days those values are tossed in the dirt but the management team here . Blue ,maroon and red shirts are all professional. Including the workers . Thank you for being a great place to eat.“

“They always have great service and are quite friendly!“

“fast and friendly atmosphere“

“I just had papa John’s for the first time today. I went to the one on Germantown and Gettysburg . The employee Ro gave me the best service ever . He was very polite , respectful, kind and generous. If you want pizza I highly recommend papa John’s on Germantown.“

“This store is exceptional in every respect. The employees and staff are courteous, friendly, and very attentive to service, sanitation, and quality. The food is excellent; everything is fresh and well-organized, and the employees are very sociable and enthusiastic. This has become and will continue to be our favorite, and thanks to ownership and management for a great job recruiting and training.“

“Great Customer service! Clean and relaxing places to sit and wait while our drinks were being made. I think my daughter and I found our new FAVORITE spot for protein shakes, and energizing teas!!! If you haven’t tried it, you NEED to!“

“We got two Philly cheesesteak subs, and a large frie with cheese dipping sauce. We went about thirty minutes before closing time and they made sure we had very hot and fresh food. Very delicious. The cheese sauce goes perfect with the fries. Give it a try!“

“Seriously killer shakes!“

“The line was long the outside speaker didn't work very well I got soaked trying to place my Order but the food was very good and delicious. I enjoyed my meal yesterday.“

“best experience here with cashier samantha. quesadilla was cooked right steamed and grilled! potato tacos were fresh. everything tasted great and make correctly. i asked to try a small amount of the new dragonfruit freeze before i bought one and she give me one for free. amazing workers tonight!!“

“Its sucks and its trashy and the bathroom smells like crap“

“That’s some good a$$ no pork in anything food baby! This is home while I’m here working!! Huge portions, super tender, meaty beef ribs, awesome customer service. Absolutely perfect!!!“

“I use to go to the Troy St location since I’m only a couple blocks away from that location , However the last several times I’ve went to that location they messed up my order. I’m not one to call & complain so I let it slide but after the last time messing up all 3 orders I said no more & started going to the Linden Ave location & so far my order hasn’t been messed up one time. When they forget the biscuits , get the chicken type wrong all the time that’s it for me . I can’t keep going back each week to get the order I wanted so we end up eating what we were given & on a couple occasions my husband didn’t get to eat because he can’t eat spicy foods & all the orders were spicy & shouldn’t have been. Single sides were put inside with meals instead of being on the side individually like I ordered them . I get the same 3 meals EVERY Wednesday . I may switch sides on 1 of them but thats it . When they forget the biscuits , get the chicken type wrong all the time that’s it for me . Since going to Linden Ave & having an automated thing take your order I haven’t had any problems what so ever & I was skeptical about ordering through that .“

“I don’t know why people are so mad in these reviews about ours being wrong. Yeah the owner should do better but they’re also like 80 years old give them a break. I don’t even think they know how to work a phone. They are so nice and will do anything for you I don’t blame the workers for being rude they get paid like 8.50 it’s 2022 babes. They should be getting paid like $17. If I was getting paid 8.50 an hour I wouldn’t want to be nice to rude customers that can’t just take their ice cream and go. when I went to this location a month ago there was a short, dark-haired girl that was wearing eyeliner that completely made my night. I hope she’s doing well. I believe she was a manager.“

“the mushroom and swiss burger“

“This is one of my favorite places and my go to place whenever I feel like not cooking anything for dinner. They are never short on their portion. The guy wearing glasses with a 250th anniversary hat even remembers my order. Whenever I go there he remembers what I get, and starts working on it as soon as he sees me. This makes me feel that they actually value and remember their customers. The two guys working there during evening time really deserve a praise. They're the best!!!“

“Logansport DQ is the best in the country! We've traveled a lot and the Logansport DQ is the cleanest, friendliest and the all around best DQ!“

“Great service. Healthy food. Yum.“

“great food, friendly“

“Yesterday the thighs were small so they did give me a extra thigh. Small portion of mac cheese,“

“They make a reasonable and economical pizza. I got a five topping large pie for $10. This was a special, which they have often. It was made as ordered, ready on time, tasted great and was well worth the cost. They have no in-restaurant seating.“

“Fast, friendly service. Food was great!“

“This is the best subway in the area. The employees are nice, food is always good. My husband and I come here at least once a week. Last time we walked in one of the employees (I didn't get his name,) pulled out the bread we like before we even got up to the counter lol.“

“I still feel this way. They're consistent 👏 🙌 that is not common these days. 5/23/2026

I have been so disappointed with restaurants lately and I needed a good meal. Thank you for taking the time to make my burrito good! Whoever made my burrito placed everything in a way that makes sense and if you know burritos you know what that means. I appreciate Whoever made this burrito! Good job and thank you!“

“I called to place my order and was transferred to their call service. The lady took my order confirmed my phone number and location. When I got there they didn’t have my order. The manager was apologetic. Took my order and had it ready in 15mins on a Friday night! And gave me a huge discount!!! Thank you!!! Great customer service!“

“I want to give a special shout-out to Manager Sammy at Popeyes on Salem Avenue in Dayton. Every time I come in, Sammy is professional, respectful, and always makes sure customers are taken care of. You can tell he takes pride in his work and works hard to keep things running smoothly. Even when they’re busy, he stays positive and makes sure orders are correct and customers leave satisfied. The food is always fresh, the staff is friendly, and the service is excellent. Managers like Sammy are hard to find, and he is a big reason I keep coming back. Thank you for your outstanding customer service and leadership!“

“Service was good and the food was even better! Even suggested an easy way to exit the parking lot with the signs. Didn't go inside but the service was excellent and they were patient with my kids taking a while figuring out what they wanted to eat!“

“Decided on Lee's in Trotwood Ohio for dinner last night, and it was the best meal I've had from there this year. David, the manager? prepared my order just as I requested in the app. The chicken-both tenders and wings-were hot and very fresh. The biscuits were soft and fluffy, and the baked beans were in an actual lidded container. The potato salad and skins were also fresh and delicious. David brought my meal up to the registered packed everything carefully including the apple pie and dipping sauces.

Although the requested butter and honey for the biscuits was left out, I still have to rate them a 5. I couldn't be more.plased with the meal and the service received.“