42 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Cookeville

“Chick fil A is ALWAYS a good choice for some chicken! On the road today and stopped at this location for lunch! You can always count on Chick fil A to be good food and good service, never disappoints!
If you're in the area give them a try! Many thanks Cookville Chick fil A!“

“Just all around good . First time here . Awesome service too“

“I know Hardee's in New Ulm MN has had some issues, but I went there today and was more than impressed! there were at least four people working there and they were so friendly and the food came really fast. it was fresh and hot and delicious! I can't wait to go there again, it looks like they have really pulled it together!“

“Will be back“

“Fast,excellent service best burgers in town!“

“Was super yummy and reasonably priced. Need one in California!!“

“At first I did not even know they were there and now I can’t stop thinking about them! There smoothie bowls are soo good and I always look forward to double punch Wednesday! The menu and the people are amazing as well as kind“

“The food was absolutely amazing. The service was great. They were cheerful. The vibe was just very authentic. It was real, but it was not bad. It was the real that you get from going out on a walk We on a sunny day.. They seem like they enjoy their job and was not putting on a show. It was very real. Di“

“Firehouse Subs are the best in my opinion. The meat.and ingredients mesh together so well. The bread is fresh. They give you generous amounts of fresh meat slices as well as the veggies. The sauce compliments the ingredients and brings out the flavor. Always a special treat when we are in town.“

“I went to Dairy Queen the other day and I went through the drive-through and I asked for a cake that is really sweet lady. Only intercom said that I can get a cake through the drive-through and I got a cake with a pee pee on it because I wanted to bring my friend for her birthday all the All the employees were released, nice and polite and they thought it was really funny so it was a great energy and I love the cake at the end and in this photo you don’t see it, but there is hard to all around it. Best Dairy Queen spot ever. You guys better go get cakes from there. The people who write on it are amazing.“

“This Arby's has the absolute Best Staff and the lady that runs the front counter during lunchtime has the absolute best customer service of any restaurant I have been to in a long time! She is super friendly, welcoming and even when under that lunch hour rush, she keeps her calm and serves with the same friendly service and a warm smile. Give her the kudos she deserves!! The food is always Hot and FRESH and Ready Quickly!“

“Always amazing and friendly ! I have celiac disease and have to eat the gluten free bread . They always make sure to wipe everything down so I don’t get sick and I appreciate that so much ! I drive 45 mins away just to come and it’s worth every second 💚 their subs are the best“

“When I heard about them using tallow, I had to try it out for the first time. Since then, they are my default quick stop for clean food in Cookeville. Burgers are great, fry's are great. Service is wonderful. Never had a problem with any order.“

“Chick-fil-A is by far my most favorite place to eat in the mornings for I love their chicken minis . Which is why they are almost always extremely busy and you do usually have to wait anywhere from 15-30 minutes to get your food, however it's so worth the wait.

Parking: Typically has a lot of parking spaces , however usually stays overwhelmingly busy.“

“I love their drink machine. So did the kids.“

“The food is always great and we love going to the play room. Always clean and nice. I miss the old crew. accidently spilled a drink and cashier preceded to ask me why and declare that she doesnt get paid enough to clean up after me. Rude.“

“Not anything special. We ordered a burger and chicken strips. The burger was made wrong, and it’s drive thru only so we were already on the road when we noticed. Probably not a place I’ll go back to because there’s nothing special on the menu, and the burger seems small for the price.“

“I have loved going to this Krystal for decades now. 😋 I am sad that the corn dogs aren’t crispy anymore like they were before the remodel. ☹️“

“Great food and fast service as always! However, I was disappointed to see that the military discount was recently discontinued. I appreciated that show of support for local service members and veterans in the past, and I hope management will reconsider and bring it back!“

“Went there on 1/29 and the fries were so salty we couldn't eat them. I love their fries, but you needed to rinse them with water to eat them.“

“Awesome barbecue!!! Loved picking up an entire meal for dinner and got my husband banana pudding for dessert.. can’t beat that! Everything was delicious.“

“Food is always cold. Always. Like, not even warm to the touch. If I order something without onions, it has onions. If I ask for mustard, I either get no mustard and all of the mayo in the world, or all of the mustard in TN. No one wants that much condiment on a burger. The fries and tots are always cold, burnt and greasier than anything. I've been there 3 times in 3 years, always hoping it will be better next year. Here's to 2024. And no, I'm not giving it 2 stars like ot says. 0/5 stars. For some reason it auto-generates a rating.“

“6/11/2026 I came in after a shift and asked for a drink that would “knock my socks off” the manager was extremely helpful and gave me some very cool options, I ended up getting the blue coconut cream slush. Lets just say, I haven’t been able to get my socks back on since.“

“Leaving atmosphere blank as I hit the drive through. I was blessed with the best drive thru experience as I was passing through town and saw the glowing Bell sign from a distance. I love how the tacos, burritos, and Crunchwrap supreme are delicious here and everywhere else.

When asked by the drive through guy how many sauces I needed and I responded “let your heart lead you to the right amount of sauce.” because it was late, and I was tired. The Chalupa gods guided his hand and heart to deliver the correct amount of fire and Diablo sauce. THANK YOU Taco Bell 🔔“

“Once a week I babysit, and no matter what food I prepare I just can't please these two kids. I started ordering 2 medium 1 toppings from Pizza Hut and it feeds me and both of them for under $20 and they love it. Well, me too. Almost every Sunday night, the crew on Neal St. knock it out of the park. I say almost every Sunday because sometimes I don't babysit til Tuesday Or Wednesday. In which case, they still nail it. This has been going on for like...6 months lol I don't know why I never left a review before. They all deserve huge props and bigger raises.“

“My girlfriend and I havent eaten at pizza hut in a few years and had a random urge to. I forgot how good pizza hut is. I know its weird but I feel like pizza hut has a taste that is distinctive while a lot of other places taste similar to each other even if good. Also the guy up front was cool when I was picking up my order 👍“

“Our food is always hot and fresh. The employees are always friendly and helpful. We usually go through the drive thru and have never had any issues with an incorrect order. I wish they would better mark which burrito is which when we order as my family orders a variety of items but I understand they are busy and doing their best. Overall, they are wonderful! Thank you!“

“Great service!! Food was very good. And the staff to be so new was very friendly and professional. Will be going back“

“My mom and I came here one night after a long day of driving around and shopping and decided to stop in for a bite. There was a very sweet amazing friendly sandwich maker named Stephanie who was so nice to us and made our order exactly how we wanted it. She worked quickly and got everything perfectly right and was engaging in friendly conversation with us while she was making everything. That sort of customer service is what the city of Cookeville needs more of. Well done, Stephanie!! You are the reason we will frequent your location more often instead of other locations around town, where the people go psycho over parking spaces as opposed to doing their actual job. You deserve a raise and ASAP!!! If management sees this, get on that! Again, well done!! Keep up the good work!!“

“I came in expecting a normal chicken lunch. What I received was a life altering poultry experience.

The chicken was hot, crispy, and seasoned perfectly. About halfway through my meal, I realized I had stopped talking to the person sitting across from me. There was nothing left to discuss. The chicken had my complete attention.

By the third tender, I began questioning every chicken tender I had eaten before this moment. Were they even chicken? Had I been lied to for 36 years? Have I suddenly died and this is what chicken taste like in heaven?

The Texas toast had absolutely no business being that good. I briefly considered ordering six pieces and constructing a small edible cabin that my tenders could roost in.

Then I dipped a tender into the Zax Sauce.

I don't remember the next 45 seconds.

When I regained awareness, the plate was empty, my drink was gone, and I was holding a crinkle fry like a tiny microphone explaining to my friends why we should probably just live here now.

Five stars. Napkins could be a better material to absorb the tears of joy coming out of my eyes.“

“Nice people,l wish JJ was closer to my home.“

“I don't know why so many bad reviews st this subway best one I have been at I door dash and their great how they handle the order down to getting me out fast...my personal orders are always perfect I ordered on the app at 11at night and asked for it to be delivered it was here at 1127 and it was hot and fresh perfect in every way exactly how I wanted it thanks soooo much went to the Walmart one and the guy was rude and messed up my order so bad I won't go bak to that one I'll stay loyal to this one“

“Have gone to this Sonic place for years. It can be busy and you may have to wait a little, but it is worth it. The cheeseburgers are the best.And, the Jumbo Popcorn Chicken is good too.The deals that they have with the slushes are very helpful since we are going through inflation right now. Usually there is plenty of places to order at this location. The servers are friendly and helpful. I think they just started to incorporate a way to do tips for the servers by credit card. Before, it was cash only to give tips.“

“Loved everything about this place“

“I went in Tuesday, July 28th, and there is one woman there who is incredible with her service! While waiting in line i overheard her talking to customers and she was just so sweet and catering to them. While waiting i had also heard her say she is aiming for a masters in psychology (i think it was that but you go girl!!) Not only is she very sweet and intelligent, but she and another one of her coworkers also gave me a bandaid because i had hurt myself a few minutes before that at the gas station. She is all smiles and is a very sweet girl. I hope i’m served by her again next time because this is my favorite spot to eat at :) !“

“This was an awesome pit stop. I had no idea that BK had a playplace. The kind man at the register was super nice. My daughter had a good time and the food was ready quickly and it was warm. It was a relief after traveling for hours and encountering friendly staff.“

“I had no problem with this mc donalds. I am from out of state and they didn't have strawberry cream pies like my home state mc donalds do. Other than that food was fresh and hot. Think I went here for lunch once and 2 times for breakfast. No issues.“

“Tasha at the Subway on Willow is the reason I go to that location instead of any other Subway in town. She’s always so kind and welcoming, and she makes you feel like more than just another customer.

One thing that has always stood out to me is that she remembers my daughter and asks about her even when she’s not with me. It’s such a simple thing, but it means a lot and shows that she genuinely cares about the people who come in.

The food is always made with care, she’s always friendly, and she consistently makes every visit a great experience. Employees like Tasha are hard to find, and Subway is lucky to have her. She keeps me coming back.“

“Always order from here, would rate 5 stars only thing is when I order a Meatball sub they never put enough sauce on it 😭 and I alwaayyss order the meatball sub. I usually have to order extra sauce, and sometimes when i do that- there is so much sauce the bread gets soggy. Its always either too much or too little sauce 😭🤣 my only complaint !!😆 other than that 5 stars 🫶“

“I enjoyed the papa bowls. I order it several times a month. My last two orders have been very disappointed. The bowl was overcooked and burnt. I will order again please make sure you do quality checks. My last order was on 09/03/26. Anthony M“

“Just wanted to say we were pleasantly surprised by the great service we received here ( Willow Ave) yesterday afternoon ( Jan 10, around 2). A very friendly, nice lady took our order, and even though she didn't have to, brought it out to us, checked on us and others eating in the lobby a few times, then took our trays for us. I've been to full service restaurant that haven't had as good service as we received here. Sadly, most fast food places these days have rude staff who obviously hate their jobs, and wouldn't dare lift a finger to do anything above what they absolutely have to. I wish I had caught her name. She deserves praise and probably a raise!“

“I was looking for a quick bite on my way home. After craving fish. Ordered. The two piece dinner with a beverage and a side. To my surprise the food came out immediately. Got my Dr Pepper fountain drink and plastic utensels. The place was clean and free of debri.lots of seating space. The table had paper towels on a rool. The fish was fairly large portions,average non greasy breading the fish was firm with no fishey odor. The side of coleslaw was also fresh with no old refrigerator smell. An added bonus was a hushpuppy and two small condiments of tarter sauce. The one thing they could do without was the left over fryer crunchy bits.under the fish.overall it was very tasty and filled me up for the ride home.“