Orlando's Best Fast Food 2008

Signatures of this fast-food breakfast and burger chain include Made from Scratch Biscuits and the Thickburger.

Reviews:

• “Hardee’s #1”
• “WHAT THE %$#@”
• “Blast from the past”
• “Great customer service; extra friendly; they get to know you.”
• “Great Fast Food!”

Tips: Check the company’s website for nutritional information through the interactive menu.

Hardee’s

Retro-outfitted servers deliver burgers, malts and sandwiches to your car at this ’50s-style drive-in chain.

Reviews:

• “You get what you pay for!”

Tips: The Wacky Pack kids menu offers child-size burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, corn dogs, hot dogs and chicken strips.

Sonic Drive-in

Totally fresh and healthy Cal-Mex fare served in an upscale fast-food setting.

Reviews:

• “Real, California-style Mexican”
• “Good Eats”
• “baja enchiladas! the best”
• “clean and healthy”

Tips: Catering for 10-300 people is available from all store locations with just 24 hours’ notice.

Baja Burrito Kitchen

Home-style fast-food chain serves up comfort-food favorites.

Reviews:

• “great food if you have time to wait”
• “great place”
• “sooo goood!!”

Tips: Having a party or corporate function? The chain caters for groups of 10 or more, with services ranging from simple pickup and delivery to full-service staffing and cleanup.

Boston Market

Fast-food joint offers overstuffed juicy sandwiches including turkey breast, pastrami, corned beef, barbecue pork, turkey breast and, ham and cheese.

Reviews:

• “REAL roast beef sandwiches!”
• “Mission Critical”
• “Classic good food near Downtown”
• “Family tradtions”
• “Best Chicken Sandwich in Town!”

Beefy King

Fresh-baked goods, fresh-brewed coffee and creative sandwiches served up in relaxed, roomy surroundings.

Reviews:

• “A nice variety”
• “KEEP GOING IF YOU LIKE PAYING MORE FOR SO-SO FOOD”
• “Shouldn’t be listed for cheap eats!!”
• “Service is like a Chinese Fire Drill!”
• “Great food and ambiance”

Tips: Most locations offer free Wi-Fi; call for more information.

Panera Bread

Like the McDonalds of Caribbean cuisine, this fast-food chain is best known for its marinated chicken on the grill.

Reviews:

• “Quick Easy, Consistant, Food – Great Price”

Tips: The Pollo Tropical Chicken Mascot – yes, that is his name – makes appearances for charities like local Boys & Girls clubs and Habitat for Humanity.

Pollo Tropical

Mama B’s Giant Subs

Fast and casual Chinese dining for the value-minded.

Tips: Parents appreciate the small-portioned kids’ meals.

Panda Express

Sandwich chain offers healthy alternatives for diners on the go.

Reviews:

• “Great Subway Location!!!”

Subway

Firehouse Subs

Chic-A-Fila

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Quiznos

1950s diner fries up fast-food classics 24 hours a day.

Steak ’n Shake

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