41 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Madison

“The food is awesome, and the staff is really friendly and accommodating! The owners, Craig and Monica, are hardworking, and their dedication and commitment to the brand will help them all succeed!“

“We love the chicken nuggets!! Our favorite sauce is honey roasted bbq !! Great food and service our desserts were fantastic! We only wish that there was one in our home town of Wausau,WI it would be a huge hit!!“

“The chicken was fresh. All my food was hot and the sweet tea was perfect.“

“Made the trip to a locked door and phone that went directly to voicemail. This was well within your specified operating hours. Not a good way to run a business“

“Omg the cheese curds are the best I have ever had. They are so creamy and the ranch is fresh and has that homemade ranch taste. Tried the spicy chicken fingers and too spicy for me but very good and the breading on both are different types of breading but is perfect

Definitely a must try

They need one in Sun Prairie“

“We stopped at this Madison WI Culvers on our way to Rockford today and our 16mo made friends walking around the restaurant after we ate. The manager was so nice to her, gave her 2 stuffies and meal cards for our next stop through! Thanks, Ana! We'll see you again in a few weeks. :)“

“Staff were so welcoming, especially with my little girls! It was our first visit and the food and service were great! My daughter especially liked the lady with the red hair. Can definitely tell she enjoys her job.❤️“

“The workers here are literally the sweetest! Love the energy. Raj helped me tonight and he was very thoughtful and chatty. They also have gluten free pizza that tastes good and is reasonably priced 🩷🩷🩷 highly recommend 😁“

“Great dogs and Italian Beef! Fun inside decor“

“Great food and service what more could you ask for.“

“NOT recommending Madison Mineral Point Road location. Husband ordered a mushroom Swiss burger. Got home, and it was a melt sandwich, overcooked and greasy. Not an option to return to get the burger he ordered. He waited forever the first time. Not calling either. It isn't worth the time and effort. Even if he had ordered this melt sandwich, I would still say it was greasy and overcooked. Sorry to all the good locations. Have never had a complaint about Culver's previously.“

“We had some free ice cream tokens to use use, so we stopped in on double strawberry day. It was delicious, but they certainly have reduced the amount of ice cream they give for a single serving. The cup was less than half full amd, to be honest, looked pretty empty. I'm glad it was a free serving because we would have been disappointed to pay for it otherwise.“

“Excellent food! This was the last stop we made before traveling south to Tennessee. We had to experience Culver's in Wisconsin! Of course the cheese and beef is incredible. That's something you don't get outside of Wisconsin. It just isn't the same. If you have to wait a bit, it's well worth it. Everything is so fresh.“

“Food was ready quickly, food prepared properly. Friendly staff! Shakes yummy“

“Stopped here with a friend on a road trip through Wisconsin—we didn't have plans in Madison but I wanted an ice cream break, LOL. I usually get a cup but the smell of freshly made waffle cones was too tempting! I don't usually get vanilla but I'm glad I did this time. We went inside only to use the bathroom; the dining room is cute.“

“Came to this Subway because of the positive reviews and I can confirm! I have food allergies and so I usually ask a couple kind of specific things to be done (change gloves, paper wrapping away from the cookies) to ensure my safety. They were not only happy to oblige but made me a new sandwich after a moment of miscommunication (which was completely my doing!).“

“Excellent experience at the drive-thru it was a young African-American male working the drive-thru window I can hear his smile through the speaker his suggestions were perfect my order was correct the food was hot and delicious I even called back and spoke to the general manager to tell her about my experience“

“Best drive thru service I have ever had! The food was hot, fresh, and appeared as it did on the actual menu. This Burger King is by far the best one I have been to... I used to work for Burger King in Jefferson County back during college. I think the few Burger Kings that are left in Wisconsin could really learn something from this particular location.“

“Matthew greeted us warmly after our Marshall’s run for work shirts(MCV Salon-Sun Prairie).

Two burgers, a shared large fries and a couple of fountain drinks will keep us satisfied for the rest of the day.

You have got to try their malt vinegar on fries!

Yums & Welcomes made our day.

MOMic“

“Hot, fresh, more than normally flavorful ingredients, friendly, helpful--and one of the very be$t deal$ on State Street!“

“I got an order from the Greentree location for lunch today and I was blown away at how good it was Plus it also seemed like it just came out of the fryer too which is always a plus“

“I am allergic to soy and can’t have the bread. He recommended a salad. OMG! Even if I could have soy, the salad was fantastic! It was so fresh and made so well! Thanks!“

“The food was good kind of weird they're $7 meal is a chili cheese dog with chips not fries chips which I thought was weird and then your soda and your sundae. It was okay but if you wanted cheese dog you better off going to A&W provided you can find one .“

“Had a great experience at Popeyes on State Street! The chicken sandwich was absolutely delicious crispy, and full of flavor. 🍗🔥 I also really enjoyed the music and the overall atmosphere. It made the visit even more enjoyable. Great food, good vibes, and friendly service. I’ll definitely be coming back! ❤“

“I am not a regular customer of this establishment, but normally received decent service when I do order until today. I always get the same thing and don't necessarily stray away from my normal order when I do come here. I would order a 6 piece chicken/6 piece fish combo which comes with fries and drink and add our own condiments. The meal normally comes out to $21.99 and with taxes $23.20. But I was charged $25 and some change. The price didn't sounded right and asked for a breakdown in charges. The cashier proceed to show me the cash register to demonstrate no errors occurred. But it shows the original amount of $23.20 (normal price with taxes as original stated). The cashier claim that price shown is the price only for the chicken, then proceeded in trying to convince me that because I wanted a combo meal (fries and drink) that an additional $2.00 will be added. I needed to double check my transaction history and statement to reconfirm the details, where I confirmed that I paid $23.50 in the past. I do not like shady business practices in which businesses are taking advantage and over charging minorities who are primarily black customers because these types of restaurants are in black communities. I noticed that recently received PPP with an upward of $9500 for their business. If you choose to continue going to this place, please get a receipt and ask questions and advocate for yourself. It isn't right when minorities have been heavy impacted by the pandemic with health and financially.“

“This is a great takeout location that has a convenient location for pizza at home or for a work lunch order. Plenty of parking and the food was ready ahead of time and plenty warm. Very attentive and courteous staff. This location even has a drive-thru. Highly recommend!“

“The milkshake is amazing“

“I will NEVER EVER support this company again thanks to this location- it's "manager" and "workers" they cannot make food correct. Will not fix it. manager avoids customers to resolve issues. been 2 weeks. still waiting. not only is she/he avoiding me but the whole company is now it appears. nobody wants to take responsibility? thats how you operate? well. we shall see. AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID BAD BUSINESS BAD BUSINESS BAD BUSINESS SICKENING!“

“My sub was loaded with toppings! Bread was fresh and soft. They offered me a water cup at no charge without me asking. The employees were super friendly and conversing with everyone while they assembled sandwiches. Restrooms and tables were clean. The best experience you could ask for from a chain sandwich shop!“

“The lady at the checkout didnt ask me any questions. She tried to ring up my total before I mentioned I wanted chips. I was also planning on buying a drink and she finished the transaction without a single word spoken to me. I cant give it a bad rating because the rest of the staff was nice and the food is great. I just wish I wasnt practically forced away and ultimately you lost money on a potential add on sale.“

“Absolutely amazing experience here! Food was done quick and tasted phenomenal. My friends and I were hosted by Bernie I don’t quite remember but he was amazing. It was around 1-2 in the morning and his energy and love for the job was something else, the atmosphere was outstanding my friends and I are most definitely making our way back there especially if our friend Bernie is helping us. Great job!“

“Qdoba is always a great choice when you’re looking for fresh, flavorful, and satisfying food. The ingredients taste fresh, the portions are generous, and there are plenty of options to customize your meal. The staff is usually friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is quick and convenient. I especially enjoy the variety of fresh toppings and the bold flavors. Definitely a great place for a casual meal, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and customizable dining experience“

“I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Best flavor food hands down. Fried rice bourbon chicken is top notch, Orange Chicken is so good. Service is quick and seamless, very friendly staff. Going back again and again. Can't beat the value for what you get“

“I work with Superior Ambulance. We just finished a call in the Madison area. My partner and I wanted to stop in before heading back to our station in Oshkosh. 30 mins to close and we couldn’t fit our ambulance through the drive thru. We walked down the drive thru and were met with the most kind, sincerest service my partner and I have ever experienced. They allowed us into their closed lobby and treated us incredibly well with their service, food, and hospitality. Everyone there was so friendly. Highly recommend this location. We will certainly be frequenting this store whenever we are in Madison next. Thank you to all who work there. We really didn’t expect any service since we were walking down the drive thru and it being so close to closing time, but we were blown away by your service!“

“My family and I go here on occasion on Sundays, and the service has always been good, the employees and manager have always been very nice and polite. Food has always been good each time. The atmosphere has always been at a comfortable level for noise.“

“So she is speaking for subway?“

“I Have worked at the hospital for over 10 years and visit this restaurant regularly. In recent weeks, we have noticed a change in the staff; the people working there now are very friendly, and the restaurant looks very clean. It is a very positive change, and we have decided to keep coming back; we like the new staff and feel very comfortable with them.“

“*Virtual bell rings *
I forgot to ring the bell when I was there but thanks for the hospitality when our bus broke down ,I got some food , contemplated the gorilla statue outside and counted the floor titles while my phone was dead
The hand painted mural was a nice touch as well“

“I usually visit this location quite often on weekends these days and thought of leaving a review as it deserves it. Whenever I go, if the lady in scarf is the one working she always greets very warmly and has an amazing positive energy. She has the best customer service skills with such a perfection in her sandwich artistry. Deserves an appreciation for sure.“

“Good Auntie Annes
Friendly employees
Good pretzels
I also noticed that this auntie Anne’s sells pretzels about $1 cheaper then Auntie Anne locations inside malls
The seating area here is small but it’s clean.
Conveniently located on state street,near UW
Madison and near downtown Madison.
Heads up no Public restroom available here.“

“My grandmother mailed me a newspaper article about the longest German word and asked me to call her and read it to her. And this Dairy Queen put it on a cake for me! I was so happy.
The staff was also very knowledgeable about which frosting colors and mix-ins were gluten free and made the perfect custom cake in the agreed timeframe.
I was missing my grandma and I’m a generally silly person and these folks made the absolute perfect cake. Thank you!!“