50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Tacoma

“This place is great! Super fresh, flavorful food at a great price point. I wasn’t expecting it to be this good! Will add to my lunch rotation for sure.“

“Had such a great experience today! First time eating here. Probably the first time I saw that there wasn't a long line. But, after having eaten here i see exactly WHY its so popular. I very polite red curly haired kid took my order and my payment. His manners really stuck out to me. If more kids had manners and customer service skills like that the world would be a lot better. Anyway, besides the service.. the fries OMG. THe exact amount of crispness and soft potato inside, especially for being thin fries. Right about of salt and you could eat them with or without ketchup. And the burger.. its better than Frisko Free@e, but with that same local familiar taste...like your favorite uncle was on the BBQ grill at home (not dad, but cool uncle jerry was on the grill)!! When i looked inside I saw every person working as fast as they could. A great team for sure. Oh and the prices!! Jeez what a steal. My true recommendation is DONT PASS THIS UP. YOU CANT BEAT THE VALUE FOR THE QUALITY FOR THE SPEED OF SERVICE + the QUALITY of service . A+++. That kid at the window, his parents should be proud. Those business is doing it RIGHT!! LOD stool values and customer service. Im embarrassed for McDonald's being right across the street..they dont even compare!“

“I honestly can't understand how this place only has 3.9 stars. The customer service is a 20 out of 10. They have never messed up an order, the food is always fresh, and using the app makes everything quick and easy. Credit where credit is due—this location consistently does a great job, and the staff deserves recognition for their hard work and attention to detail. Keep it up!“

“5 guys already has an excellent way of showing that they are one of the kings at making burgers with their amazing way of preparing fries and using fresh ingredients. They never fail at great customer service and its so enjoyable to walk in any burger joint and always hear patties sizzling fresh. Their prices are definitely worth the flavor, specialy the burger size! Cajun fries always make the car smell amazing, I only wish they sold an air freshener for my car with that smell. I rather save some money and go to five guys than to spend it on cheaper mid burgers. Thank you for taking care of my taste buds, for that ... you are now family.“

“great food and service always“

“Gave me a huge burrito, got a birria supreme. Perfect consommé and perfect birria, very quality sauces in good portions aswell. Food came out quick!“

“Best burger ever! I am not one to eat fast food. But I will go back for another burger!!“

“Came in on 7/5/2026 to have lunch with my mom and husband. The beer battetrd cod fish and chips were fantastic. Chowder was just right thickness with lots of potatoes and clams. Definitely my new favorite Ivar's location.

Shout out to the amazing staff! You were kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about your menu. Thank you for helping us get a complicated order perfect! I hope you know what a fabulous team you've got here 💜“

“Good Cambodian comfort food“

“I've lived in this neighborhood for 32 years. I've been eating these hamburgers and drinking these milkshakes with a smile on my face ever since Bob opened the doors in 2013. I've never gotten a bad meal or shake.“

“Having served in the Peace Corps in Georgia, we were very excited to check this place out as they offered the food we ate and enjoyed while overseas. 🥰 Their SMALL wraps are huge and delicious and the sulguni cheese wraps are just what we were hoping for! The cheese pull was amazing! 🥰🤗 We played a game of pool after we ate. (I won!) 😆 Highly recommend this place!“

“I give 5 stars for overall greatness for many years, but do have to comment the fries were kinda soggy and maybe not quite done the last 2 times. Fish was awesome as always!“

“Delicious burger and fries. Decent priced and friendly service.“

“Haley at the drive thru was amazing. On a day when it’s hot, I worked too late and my brain wasn’t thinking, not only did she get me the perfect solution for a meal, she was kind, patient and friendly. Customer service isn’t fun, fast food isn’t fun, and Haley takes pride in what she does. And it shows. Thank you Haley!“

“Taco time is such an amazing company to be a part of!“

“First time I tried the fried chicken (had the sandwich before), chicken was very juicy, nice crispy batter, got the spicy version and could have done with more heat, it was present but more in the aftertaste.

My wife got a side of the spaghetti and really liked it, I found the sweetness odd, not bad but it seemed to lean towards a BBQ flavor to me. I will have to try it again, my biscuit was very buttery, the gravy had a great flavor though it was a bit thin.

Hopefully we get one closer to Vancouver to more easily try it again.“

“Finally gave this place a try. Glad we did. We’ve spent a lot of time in Scotland where they do Haddock and chips very well. So I was much amazed to see Haddock and Chips on their menu. Not Cod or wildly expensive Halibut, but Haddock. And it was excellent. Beautifully done, chips were perfect and tartar sauce was great. Nice space and friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be returning soon.“

“I ordered the carnitas for takeout, I thought I had ordered the combo meal with rice n beans, but instead they delivered a huge delicious carnitas burrito!! No worries and good call on the burrito! I couldn't even make a dent in it after last nights flight into Seattle (1st timer here!) I'm now attempting to finish said burrito 😋😋🤤🤤 OMG So Delicious!!! 🌯😋❤️😍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“SHOUT OUT TO THE STAFF WORKING LATE NITE ON SATURDAY JUNE 20TH-21st!!!..I actually Had beans rice and cheese in my bean burrito not just sauce.I actually tasted the beef cheese and chips in the beefy Burrito.and tho the cantina chicken burrito was good it was lacking in size a lil..IT WAS STILL BOMB.. BEEN YEARS SINCE IVE HAD TACO BELL THAT TASTED AND LOOKED AND FELT LIKE TACO BELL..I HOPE THAT IS NOT JUST A ONE TIME THING.PLEASE KEEP UP THAT QUALITY AND SERVICE.Thank you“

“Best Subway I’ve ever been to, super cool inside, great place to sit down and eat with the family. Gary and Amanda who work there are the friendliest people I’ve ever met in food service, they greet my daughter by name every time we go there. We go once a week!“

“Beautiful decor, and yummy food and drinks. We went for lunch yesterday, and it was perfect out on the deck, relaxing in a comfy chair with a nice view. I ordered the chicken and brie sandwich, while my mom had the French onion soup, and we both loved our dishes. Their cocktail menu is great, and our very kind waitress actually offered a custom-mixed drink, when I had a hard deciding between a couple of options. Loved everything and will definitely be back!“

“Only the drive thru is open, which is fine. I never usually have issues at this fast food store, believe it or not. Food is usually fresh and hot. This is an A&W KFC combination so you get a choice of burgers or chicken. There were 6 cars in front of us and the line always moves quickly. I have never been "parked" at this store.“

“Good Cambodian comfort food“

“This Mcdonalds is the only one I've been to where the food is consistently fresh and hot. The staff are really nice and the drive through moves fast. I had to leave a positive review because im genuinely impressed. Keep it up 💯“

“Danielle is absolutely amazing, She was extremely professional with so many orders and people that she was helping and she was completely alone. Which if i'm honest it really upset me. But I was grateful for her and her attitude.She handled it very well.“

“Very impressed with this Dairy Queen store location. Dairy Queen is a top favorite with my wife and kids so I have been to many locations in MN and WI. I had never been to this location so called to confirm they sold cakes. The customer service on the phone was upbeat and friendly. The service at the store when I arrive was equal to the call (friendly and helpful). While I waited for the cake (very quick) to be personalized, I observed great and efficient service for each customer in line. Great store!! Until next time.“

“Best location hands down!!! They always greet whoever walks in, they always get my order right no matter how long the lines are. . The line might be long at times but it’s a small price to pay for how exceptional their service is. They always check in with you while you’re in line so you’re not just standing there wondering how much longer before you’re helped unlike the LOWSY PUYALLUP LOCATION. I love the staff! I appreciate the cleanliness! I overall enjoy coming here, which is usually 2-3x a week cause the foods so fresh. This location deserves ALL THE STARS!!! :)“

“My son and I have never had arbys together. He loved the bell idea and wanted me to ring it as well bc he said he rang it just for himself lol the manager was awesome with honoring a coupon I later realized I could've used when I first placed my order. Great service and great brisket sandwich as well!“

“Typical expectations for a DFAC. Coffee is present hot and sometimes cold, both expresso/latte machines are usually down 80% of the time. Good omelet bar and dual self-service lines are helpful in keeping the wait time very low. With the crazy price of fruit, the fresh fruit bar is a steal. For the breakfast price of a little more than $4, it's a great option that's about 1/3 what you'd spend buying breakfast at Starbucks or whatever.

Kid-friendliness: I've seen some soldiers bring kids, so they seem welcome, but its a eat house, so no horse play.

Wheelchair accessibility: Automatic door buttons and the entire facility is on a flat surface. I'm sure food service soldiers would assist in preparing plates as well if needed.“

“I had accidentally placed an order at a different location, and the man who took my order agreed to let me have my order here he accommodated me and took care of my problem no questions asked. This location is great I've never had a problem with it and I will continue to go probably to this location exclusively from now on.“

“The night crew here kelsey Danny and I think she said the guys name is Nathan maybe? But that is the DREAM TEAM. They are ALL so nice AND FUNNY! Usually u dont go to a subway for the vibes u go because your hungry. Well I almost want to go back just because of the people that work there. Hands down the best crew I have ever seen there. And the best Sub I've had in a while too. Thanks guys for being people that shine your light on others and so effortlessly at that. Truly restoring my faith in humanity seeing people being kind to EVERYONE for no reason other than they wanted to. 😊“

“I love Espresso 4 U….love the coffee and other drinks there. The price is amazing and the ppl who work there are great. This place makes you keep coming back for more cause of the service and the quality of the drinks. Thank you so much !!!!“

“stuff we put in our bellies“

“1st time visit had the Ultimate Chz burger WAS VERY YUMMY“

“Had my free crispy taco since Seahawks has a rushing touchdown. Got tortilla chips also.“

“Shout out to the guy who gave me a discount on my order, I was really struggling that day with some news about a family member and that act of kindness made me smile and cry at the same time. I appreciate humans being humans and if you want good friendly service definitely come to this papa johns! Plus the garlic knots were delicious!“

“I'm really glad this Panda Express is so close to home—it’s super convenient when I’m craving something quick and tasty. The portion sizes are generous, and the food has always been fresh and flavorful every time I’ve visited. The staff is consistently friendly, and the person who rang me up on my last visit was especially kind and welcoming. It’s little things like that that make a difference. Out of all the Panda Express locations I’ve been to, this one definitely stands out as one of the best.“

“This is my neighborhood Subway and usually everything is great. Today my experience was less than optimal. The soda fountain is gone and the feeling was we were keeping the young lady from her phone call. Actually she kept the call open and on speaker while continuing to apologize to her friend for having to wait on customers. While we sat and ate, she kept talking loudly with her friend, still on speaker. What a joke! I had my 3 young grandchildren with me and was not happy.“

“It's pizza! The lady that works the counter at night is very good at her job. She's the type of employee companies should go out of their way to retain. I came in to pick up my order and she was very apologetic for it not being ready yet, even though it was my fault for not listening to my girlfriend, which caused me to be 15 mins early. She seemed very sincere and pleasant. I've always believed you can pay someone to show up, but you can't pay them to care. She definitely cares. I wish I would have gotten her name.“

“huge screen good amount of fries and real clean and great staff“

“Reminds me what fast food used to be like.

The food is way cheaper, higher quality, is made fresh faster, and the interior is nicer than other locations.

I just got a beefy 5-layer from the frive through and it was made fresh so fast I got the food before they gave me my debit card back. The sour cream was still cold and everything else was still hot.

10/10 I'm going back for another one to show my appreciation.“

“The food is great of course. Service was way too slow and my order was wrong, but honestly, the workers were nice people. The atmosphere was not great, the place was a bit dirty (sticky areas likely soda and old sauce smouges on some tables.“

“today the the staff was amazing I was short on paying for my order and they didn't make me feel any smaller than i was already they changed it with out complaints or negative attitude . Thank you so much for being so gracious ! God Bless !!!!“

“Just as good as remember. I got to come back again soon. I won't wait 20 more years to return👍“

“Love the late night drive thru window personnel Kathy! Talks to customers like real people and not fake drive thru demeanors!“

“Just got a breakfast burrito meal and iced coffee while I wait for my dog to get stitches at the VCA. Super hot food and the drive in service was great. Thanks so much to your staff!“

“We were here for an early dinner to take home. Very clean, everything looked fresh. The trainee employee did a fantastic job. We hope to see him again soon. The other employees did a great job as well. When we got home the sandwiches were perfectly made and delicious 😋“

“When I walked in, the veggies looked SO RIPE AND FRESH. I told the dude working that their ingredients looked awesome and he proceeded to give my family and I the most pleasant customer service experience. He was really knowledgeable, friendly, and polite. And the sandwiches? BUSSIN! This is probably what the creators of subway wanted the subway experience to be like when they invented subway. Like…this is the absolute MOST SUBWAY or Subways. Anyways, 10/10 and hope dude working knows he’s kill in’ it.“

“As always, their Italian Sandwich hits the spot. Nice clean location, small but they get right after it. Sandwich was delicious and made perfect, lots of meat, fresh veggies, tasty sandwich as always. Staff were polite and courteous. Restaurant was chilly but very clean and orderly.“

“Great service and great food. The two ladies working were very kind and helpful to myself and my 3 children I brought in for lunch. Clean establishment and overall a good experience. Pricing had definitely went up since our last visit. But that seems to happen everywhere. 10/10 will swing by to eat again.“