Top fast food restaurants for breakfast, burgers, and more
To find the best restaurants, USA TODAY 10BEST editors and a panel of quick-service aficionados made their top picks for fast food and fast casual restaurants across 11 categories. Then, our readers decided the winners by casting their votes.
Click on each category below to see the full winners list:
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Best Fast Casual Restaurant: Habit Burger & Grill
Habit Burger & Grill claims the title of Best Fast Casual Restaurant for 2025 – Photo courtesy of Habit Burger & Grill
Since 1969, Habit Burger & Grill has been offering a diverse array of menu items spanning from chicken clubs to Caesar salads to ahi tuna filets, but the restaurant chain really shines when it comes to red meat. Charburgers are a particular menu highlight thanks to their method of preparation, with each individual sandwich chargrilled over an open flame before serving.
Full list of winners: Best Fast Casual Restaurant » Best Fast Food Breakfast: Biscuitville
Biscuitville wins Best Fast Food Breakfast for third consecutive year – Photo courtesy of Biscuitville
Who doesn't love a delectable biscuit-based breakfast? With locations in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Biscuitville's fresh-baked biscuits can be enjoyed a number of ways, from simple bacon, egg, and cheese or fried chicken biscuits to more elaborate breakfast sandwiches like their Spicy Chicken & Honey Biscuit.
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With breakfast platters and sides of grits, hash browns, or country gravy, plus indulgent sweet treats like their blueberry muffin, it's no wonder folks return again and again.
Full list of winners: Best Fast Food Breakfast » Best Fast Food Burger: Double Char - Habit Burger & Grill
The Double Char at Habit Burger & Grill features that fresh-from-the-grill charred flavor that's difficult to find elsewhere – Photo courtesy of Habit Burger & Grill
Charring burgers over an open flame since 1969, Habit Burger & Grill started in Santa Barbara, California, and has grown to include over 350 restaurants. Order the Double Char from the Habit's California-inspired menu and get ready for two freshly chargrilled beef patties, caramelized onions, fresh lettuce and tomato, pickles, and mayo on a toasted bun. You can also add cheese.
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It's tough to top the fried chicken at Jollibee – Photo courtesy of Jollibee Group
With around 100 stores in North America, and more than 1,700 stores internationally, Jollibee is the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant company in the world. They're best known for Chickenjoy, the signature juicy, flavorful fried chicken. Order it in buckets or accompanied by sides — and don't forget to dip it in their silky gravy.
Full list of winners: Best Fast Food Fried Chicken »
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Best Fast Food Fries: Del Taco
The fries at Del Taco can't be beat, according to our readers – Photo courtesy of Del Taco
Known for its Mexican-inspired menu, Del Taco racks up plenty of fans for its crinkle cut fries. The shape holds salt and crispiness which really helps if you order them covered in chili, queso, or carne asada.
Full list of winners: Best Fast Food Fries » Best Fast Food Restaurant: Del Taco
Del Taco wins Best Fast Food Restaurant for 2025 – Photo courtesy of Del Taco
This popular taco stop, which serves all kinds of satisfying Mexican fare including burritos, quesadillas, and nachos, also offers burgers and fries. In addition, Del Taco has a dedicated breakfast menu, as well as a vegan and vegetarian menu.
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Full list of winners: Best Fast Food Restaurant » Best Fast Food Sides: Tempura green beans - Habit Burger & Grill
Don't miss out on the tempura green beans at Habit Burger & Grill – Photo courtesy of Habit Burger & Grill
The tempura green beans at Habit Burger & Grill are a popular complement to the beloved chargrilled burgers at this bicoastal fast-food chain. Made by dipping fresh green beans in a tempura batter and then deep-frying them, this unique side combines the crispiness of tempura with the fresh flavor of green beans and is served with ranch dipping sauce.
Full list of winners: Best Fast Food Sides »
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Best Fast Food Taco: Taco Bravo - Taco John's
The Taco Bravo at Taco John's offers the best of both worlds with both a soft and hard shell – Photo courtesy of Taco John's
Taco John's unites two tried-and-true favorites with their Taco Bravo, a savory dish that combines beef, cheddar cheese, and lettuce in a hard shell. The dish kicks it up a notch with a refried bean-slathered soft tortilla wrapped around the exterior.
Full list of winners: Best Fast Food Taco » Best Regional Fast Food: Skyline Chili
If you're near a Skyline Chili, you've got to try their incredible menu – Photo courtesy of Skyline Chili
Skyline Chili, a chain of Cincinnati-style chili eateries, started up in Ohio over 75 years ago but has spread over time to a few neighboring areas (and the not-so-neighboring Florida). While you'll certainly find its namesake on the menu — a meat-based sauce served over a plate of spaghetti topped with tons of cheddar cheese — they also serve hot dogs, salads, wraps, burritos, and chili bowls. They even have a few vegetarian-specific menu items.
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Full list of winners: Best Regional Fast Food » Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food: Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli has an enormous menu of quick, healthy food – Photo courtesy of Josh Blaylock
Independent, family-owned Jason's Deli offers vegetarian and gluten-sensitive menus, which are not always easy to find on the run. These menus feature all manner of healthy soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and potatoes, making it easy to find something delicious that also meets your dietary needs.
Full list of winners: Best Restaurant for Quick, Healthy Food »
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Best Sandwich or Sub Shop: PrimoHoagies
PrimoHoagies wins for third year in a row – Photo courtesy of PrimoHoagies
PrimoHoagies isn't just a sandwich shop — it's an East Coast staple built on bold flavors, premium meats and cheeses, and recipes rooted in Italian American heritage.
With 10 distinct categories on the menu, there's something for every craving; from the fan-favorite Italian Classics like the Sharp Italian, to Philly Cheesesteaks and signature Schwartzies, each hoagie is handcrafted to perfection. Even the Meatless options, like Nonna's Veggies with eggplant and broccoli rabe, deliver that same Primo flavor.
Full list of winners: Best Sandwich or Sub Shop »
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