By Jim ATL

February 11, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Assuming these qualify, Chipotle and Five Guys would be at the top of my list. Chick-fil-A is of pretty standard high quality.

By Hellinahandbasket

February 11, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Five guys, Shane’s BBQ & Chic fil A…all good food, reliable service, low prices and fast service.

By Kat

February 11, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Quizno’s is probably my favorite.

By Kat

February 11, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

Quizno’s is probably my favorite. I wish we’d get an In-N-Out Burger somewhere in the area, I want to try it after hearing about it all over.

By FCM

February 11, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

I think that is pretty much the only I frequent.

By FCM

February 11, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

I think that is pretty much the only I frequent.

By Gwinnetian4life

February 11, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

1) Five Guys Burgers 2) Chik-fil-A 3) Zaxby’s

By Allen

February 11, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Five Guys’ food makes the Varsity’s food taste dry. Do you rank them so high because the food slides down so easily?

By fishtales

February 11, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

Raising Cane’s is no better (or really any different) than Zaxby’s or Guthries.

By Red Roosterette

February 11, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

By John

February 11, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

Zaxbys, Shanes, Firehouse Subs, Panera, Blimpie

By Anne

February 11, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

I was excited when Five Guys came to town, I’d heard so much about them. So I ate there and got sick. Never been back. I agree with Red on Zaxby’s salads, they are awesome! I do like the Varsity, their chili is just like my mom’s. But to rank the best? I just don’t eat enough fast food to do that.

By sandy

February 11, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Chik-Fil-A chicken always tastes “off” to me…like poison. I hate it! Good lemonade and salads and brownies.

By Leen

February 11, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

We had heard good things about In-and-Out, so we tried it while in Phoenix recently. A typical fast food burger, and very, very slow service. I think they claim everything is made to order, so, although it looks like a fast food joint, it takes forever. The burgers were standard, nothing special at all.

By NICK

February 11, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

WILLEY’S……..Best damn burritto around!

By iknowitall

February 11, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

I like McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell and KFC.

By Kath

February 12, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

Five Guys, best fries of all fast food, good burgers. I’ll always love McD’s tho, have been addicted to it since i was a teenager.

By Critic

February 12, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

I stopped eating fast food with any regularity a while back, so I’ve never been to the bulk of these places. In fact my definition of fast food is dated to the point that I question if some of these newcomers even fit. But to the topic, the only one of these newcomers I’ve tried is Willy’s and Five Guys. Five Guys was nothing to write home about, I too got bad indigestion the first time I ate there and have only been back once. Willy’s on the other hand I find to be quite different and delicious. I suppose in part because it breaks the burger mold. But whenever I do go to a fast food place, it’s usually because my regular lunch plans have been interrupted (I always bring something I’ve made) or if I’m traveling. When traveling, I always try to scope out a local barbeque joint. Arby’s, Burger King, Chick Fil A and McDonalds will suffice if I don’t come across any BBQ. While they are all the same from coast to coast, there is always a chance of getting bad food, and a greater chance of getting slow service. Fast food is always an oxymoron.

By Big Dawg J Malm

February 12, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Wow. This is right down my alley. What a great topic. Here goes…

First of all…any place where I have to lug my big butt out of my car and into the restaurant to order my food cannot be deemed “fast food” for the purposes of this conversation. Agreed? Thank you.

Secondly…I refuse to throw Willy’s or Moe’s or Chipotle into the mix. Or Subway. Or Blimpie. Or any place where they make your food to your liking. That ain’t fast food.

“Fast Food” suggests that your burger has been sitting there under the heat lamps for a few minutes before you even order.

The fast food spots in Atlanta, for the purposes of this conversation, are going to be places like: McDonald’s, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Krystal, Taco Bell, Captain D’s, Long John Silvers, KFC, Popeye’s, Dairy Queen, Checker’s and maybe a Zaxby’s (though it takes FOREVER to get your food there!).

Let’s rank them from there: I say McD’s, Wendy’s and Burger King all tie for #1…it really depends on what kind of a burger you’re in the mood for at that point. But what if you’re craving mexican? Taco Bell hands down. Or if you’re craving chicken? Zaxby’s, Popeye’s and KFC all have different tastes too.

Let’s face it, folks…it’s all a matter of your tastes at the moment of ordering, and the actual location of the particular restaurant that you go to.

Service is still very relative to your location. I can go to the McD’s on Ponce and get some horrible service, but I can go to the McD’s off of Chamblee-Tucker and get some great service.

In conclusion I find this subject, and this article, to be dumb. :)

By EZE on JCB

February 12, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Who says we don’t have “In and Out Burger” here in the A? Ladies…holla at ya boy. I got you some “In and Out” meat right here. You can find me on the JCB fo’ sheezy. Hit a brotha up. Holla

By A-shizzle 'n da Tuck

February 12, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Yo’, I’ve heard about that “In and Out” meat on the JCB. From what I hear, there ain’t no need to super-size that burger!!!! Holla!