Fast Food Restaurants near James Island

“Dairy Queen serves up great burgers hot dogs and more. DONT FORGET THE TREATS, NOT only that, they have great deals when you download the DQ app.. I LOVE DAIRY QUEEN ON JAMES ISLAND SO BRIGHT SO CLEAN .STAFF is unbelievably friendly...“

“This is the best Wendy's in the tricounty area. They're fast, efficient, accurate, and very friendly! Ms Stephanie, Ms Lynn, and Mr Chad always greets me with smiling faces, and also recognizes my voice when I'm ordering! Such a great crew!“

“Terri was our waitress and she did a great job! Food was delicious, too.“

“My wish is for you’ll to come to Myrtle Beach! The Carolina Forest area down towards International Drive would be a great place for a restaurant 😁 but really, just come to MB!“

“This five guys has completely transformed in the past year from what used to be a lousy experience. The food is now better than ever and the customer service has become outstanding. There is an employee there named Wyatt that is a remarkable example of this.“

“Recently had their spanakopita, so delicious and flavorful! I am extremely happy to have found some authentic Greek cuisine here! 🧡“

“I eat here a lot and hate to see the negative review. My parents always said that if you don't have something nice to day dont day it. With that, I have always had an enjoyable experience here. The staff is always kind and helpful. I often use the mobile app to save on any wait, especially if you are going through the drive through. But, you can actually order through the app, do carry out, and its always faster. Thanks for being such a great place to eat.“

“Food I great. The girl that wrang me up at 9:15:35pm on 8/17/26 was not polite at all. Tell her to ask how the customers day is going when they smile and ask how her day is going. When I learned restaurant skills the first thing I learned was to put my emotions to the side regardless of the day I was having. If I couldn’t be polite enough to ask the how customers day is going back after they ask me. Or at the very least say “good thank you” instead of “good what are you getting”. She had a death stare going on.“

“Just had the cauliflower sandwich—really great, and I’m not even a vegetarian! Also, the staff member Earl was very helpful and kind.“

“Quality service, product, and staff . I would highly recommend .“

“I had such a quick and pleasant experience grabbing lunch here. The chicken was cooked perfectly, just as I’ve come to expect, and the staff were incredibly polite and helpful throughout the process. It’s always nice to find a spot that’s consistently reliable, and this location really hit the mark for a stress-free meal on the go.“

“Delicious fresh food the way I want it! Highly recommended!“

“A big shout out to the four ladies behind the counter, who helped me on a hot steamy day. My grandson craved a cheesesteak after surgery at children’s hospital. He wasn’t able to eat the first one so I went back three days later to the same shop, and these same ladies gave me yet another cheese steak on the house! Love you guys we are coming back!“

“I have a two-part review. First, the food: butter burgers are a mandatory food item for me every time I visit Charleston, and the Culver’s at North Charleston is my go-to. No matter what type of butter burger I get, it is always spot on. Definitely a treat! If you haven’t tried it yet, you have to!

But the service is just as important as the food, and I want to highlight the great customer service that Vickie, the general manager, gave me. She went the extra mile helping me find my misplaced cell phone, even going so far as to review security footage for me. She did this during a busy lunch crowd and while juggling an AC outage and a loss of CO2 for soft drinks. It would have been very easy for her to shrug her shoulders and say it wasn’t her problem, but she instead went the extra mile to help me, when she had every reason not to. The good food brought me to this Culver’s, but Vickie’s leadership and compassion has guaranteed me as a customer forever.“

“Very very Good, my boyfriend and I had the chorizo and chicken empanadas with the spicy chimichurri sauce. Everything was delicious and the empanadas were soft and flaky. 10/10 would recommend.“

“We come here almost every week.
The food is delicious, fast, and affordable. The atmosphere is awesome. But most importantly, their staff is incredible.

Tim does a phenomenal job keeping the place clean and managing the restaurant. He is very friendly and puts a lot of care and love into his job. Amanda is so funny and makes a DANG good pizza. Tye is super sweet and is always beaming with happiness. Stephen, the world traveler, always comes out to greet us and ask how we are doing. Plus all the other crew that we see on a regular basis.

Thank you to this staff, who deserve a major kudos from corporate for going above and beyond every time we are here.“

“The customer service provided by Russell and his team was phenomenal. I placed a large online order for a work function and chose for it to be delivered. Russ called me as the Uber Eats Direct system was putting a 3 hour timeline on it but he was able to do the order right then. I asked him to prepare it and I would either come get it myself or see if Uber Eats would update the system. Since the system did not update and would still wait the 2.5 hours to deliver, I went to pick it up myself. When i returned to the hotel to divvy out the order, we realized a sandwich was missing. I called the store to ask them prepare the missing sandwich as I was on my way to pick it up- they asked what hotel and Russ delivered it personally. Minus the UberEats merchant system issues, I appreciate the excellent customer service that Russ and the team provided me. Wonderful!“

“We come here to scratch the hotdog itch! It’s never taking 10 minutes food. Usually closer to five. Great local spot.“

“Yall, I drive out of my way just to come to this subway. The employees are so sweet and nice at this location when I come and they always make my sandwich perfectly. Not too skimpy on the ingredients. Also it’s always SPOTLESS, both in the dining area and behind the counter. I always leave them a tip and YALL SHOULD TOO OKAY!“

“Everyone that comes to CFA knows that you will get great customer service. I haven’t had the spicy chicken biscuit and forgot how it falls apart with the freshness. So glad I came inside to eat my breakfast before the busy day started. Looking forward to returning to this location.“

“Great service and clean.“

“A small but quality Chick-fil-A on The Citadel campus. This one is located within The Citadel Canteen building beside Mark Clark Hall. No, you do not have to be a cadet to go eat there as it is open to the public. The dining area is always clean, and the food always comes out great. They are usually busy serving cadets, but the line is always served quickly. Overall, it's a great little fast food restaurant.

Parking: Free parking lot just behind the building.“

“Yall. This is THE best McDonald’s!!! I’ve lived in the area for about 2 years and we stop here pretty frequently. Every time we go they are quick and literally the nicest people every single time. I literally tell all my friends and family to go here and they are all surprised that this is really the best McDonald’s. Corporate please do something nice for them!!“

“I had a wonderful experience at my recent visit! I placed a curbside order and approximately 13 minutes later I received my order. But after about 10 minutes of waiting I received a call from Drew apologizing for my wait and letting me know my order would be out shortly. When Drew brought out my order he was very kind and again apologized for the wait, which was not too bad in my opinion. Then later when I opened my bag, I saw that a free cookie was placed inside! Best customer service I've received in a while!“

“Absolutely best Italian combo sandwich ever! The ciabatta is out of this world. Crispy and fresh. You have to try this one!“

“ok folks, they need help. You want a job see them. they have been overwhelmed with business and no applicants.“

“I had excellent service on a very buzy day...took a bit longer than i had expected but my Giant #13 on white; Mike's Way..was perfect and delicious. ..made my day.“

“The employees are amazing. I go there and it's like going to Waffle House. They know your usual. I give them a 10 🌟 RATING. The ladies that work there are fabulous & Fantastic Plus they are all generous and kind. Diana is 1 of th3 best employees there. She is on top of her game when I walk through the door“

“This place is not much to look at. But. The shrimp Po boy sub (add cheese) is killer. I know this is a chain. Ive only been to Charleston twice, but after the 1st time I couldn't stop thinking about this sammich. Just had it again and once more: 10/10. Friends eating other menu items here were less enthusiastic, but everyone loved this po boy. Fries were good too.“

“the staff at Jersey Mike's is the best! always friendly and covid safe. THANK YOU!😁“

“My son and I visited on 4/16 just before closing time. I ordered a chicken with extra chicken and he got a chicken sandwich. He tried to use a coupon but it was from Ohio. Special thanks to the GM for comping the sandwich! We would have paid for it but that was nice of her. The dining room was clean and the cashier was friendly. And of course the food was delicious! Keep up the good work. 😎“

“I had a great time grabbing a quick lunch here the other day. Everything from the fries to the sandwich was perfectly hot and tasted just right, which really hit the spot after a long day of travel. The staff was super friendly and kept things moving fast even though there was a bit of a crowd. It is consistently one of my go-to spots when I need something familiar and reliable.“

“The new girl i think her name is Danna, She was very kind and happy to helped me to got my order, her smile was the reason that my day was so pretty good, please put her more in the cashier and promise i'll back to get more food and hapiness“

“Say what you want, but you can't go wrong with this restuarant. Literally, you could pull up, and ask for about $10 worth of whatever the cashier wanna select for you, pay, and you're golden. Just can't go wrong! 😎“

“Excellent and upbeat customer service. Staff was so friendly with customers and with each other. My sub was delicious, Thank you!“

“Dec 2025 update--- Quan reached out to me and said he's currently at the Lowe's Home Improvement Mount Pleasant there! Offering brisket burgers, brisket over yellow rice, brisket sandwiches, and pulled pork 💪🏻

Jan 2025 ----
The owner/chef shared that he is open at this location on Mondays through Saturdays from 9am to 4pm unless it rains or snows. Chill guy. Under 15min wait time for freshly grilled food.

Got the brisket cheesesteak, excited to try the brisket burger next time! He used Amoroso cheesesteak rolls which were soft and thick enough to prevent a soggy sandwich enveloped in foil. Good amount of brisket which was so tender! Unlike the Charley's Cheesesteaks, Quan's cheesteaks were not soggy nor runny with juices and were not a mess to eat on the go.“

“This cookout let me down a couple times on my trip to Charleston recently. Got what appeared to be 1 side worth of Cajun fries and the world's smallest double burger on my last trip. Im cook outs number 1 supporter in my book. I eat at every one I can and always expect the best which I usually get except this location. And I had to go back to get the lettuce i requested for my burger but did get crunchy bacon as I asked for this time. Thats why they got 3 stars its still cookout and I was partially heard but the quality of the fries and burger were lacking this time and the others I went to this location.“

“Order food on the app & it was ready when I pulled up. Pleasantly surprised that they didn’t make the milkshake until I told them I had arrived. I asked for extra sauce & the associate went & got it for me without giving me a hard time. (as has been my experience at other locations in the past).“

“Always great service and good food at the Arby’s in Village Square on Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Staff is polite and courteous, orders are correct and the dining room is clean! This is one of my most favorite area fast food restaurants.“

“Always good food and great service at this location. The other Zaxby’s west of the Ashley could take a lesson from this location. I definitely recommend this Zaxby’s!“

“I always have a good experience at this Jersey Mike's location. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, and the team does a great job of making customers feel welcome. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with a smile and friendly service.
The staff is attentive, professional, and creates a positive atmosphere. Overall, this is a great place to grab a sandwich, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for good food and excellent customer service.“

“Big communication issues with the girl at the counter. She didn't pay attention or remember anything well. I asked for a GF club sub and Club Supreme on herb bread. Next thing I know, she is making a Large club sub sandwich on herb bread. I asked her if that was mine. She said yes. I never asked for a large. She cut it in half. And asked what the GF one was. I said Club Sub. She said they're both club sub? I said no, the other one was supposed to be a club supreme, but don't worry about it now. I told her what before and she finished the sandwich I asked her to put the bacon on. She said, didn't you say no bacon. No this is my first time mentioning bacon. The other guy made the GF sub and it was much smoother. Glad I didn't order ahead.“

“I don't think I've ever had a bad order in 5 years from this place. Probably like 50 times I've been there. The people saying they can't communicate need to realize some people don't speak English that well and give people some grace. I think they actually did mess up my order one time but at least the food was hot and tasty. This McDonald's is consistent and has fresh food. I see the same people running the front a lot and they must know how to build a good team because this is a great food spot.“

“Vegetarian options: Lots of simple veggies for sandwiches or a salad

Parking: Some times lights are brighter in th lot area

Kid-friendliness: They have kiddos meals a great options for them to create their own taste

Wheelchair accessibility: Side walk has flatter surfaces from your vehicle“

“The best cookout I had in the Charleston area by far. I had cook out several times on my recent trip to the Charleston area. This ones fries were on point perfectly cooked and seasoned Cajun fries. Tea had light ice as requested and my burger had the nice crunchy bacon I requested always a plus when im listened to when ordering. Thanks again for a great experience and ill definitely be visiting this cookout again when im in the area.“

“Five minutes from my house✅️
Great service?✅️
Fantastic food?✅️
Hell me and my wife have to limit ourselves from going here so we dont get burnt out on it. Every time we go it's consistently good.“

“Jersey Mike's is making a BIG difference in our community here on the island. Jersey Mike's management team have donated certificates to our Teens Department at Baxter-Patrick James Island Library (Charleston County Public Library). This donation came at the right to boost our pre-teens and teens to read during the summer. Our branch and community salute you all at Jersey Mike's!! Thank you, thank you! Summer Reading is here!!!“

“Fresh and delicious 😋 super fast delivery 🚚“

“I like the Subway at Citadel Mall in West Ashley. They are a good Subway in just about every aspect and the location is perfect inside the mall, but still enclosed and separate from the food court area. They are consistent in their quality and sandwich artistry and I have always had excellent sandwiches every time that I have been here. The staff here is cool and listens well.“

“My first experience at Verde. The two girls working today were so helpful and knowledgeable, i didn’t get their names.
I got the Southern Harvest with blue cheese recommended by a worker. They let me try the dressing to make sure i liked it and were pleasant in conversation! I will be coming back!!“