The Yummiest Fast Food in Columbus

Wings Over Columbus

★★★★☆ 3.5 (201) • $$

"Wasn't sure what to expect here. Maybe because of that, I was very pleasantly surprised.Ordered a 12-piece tender with honey bbq and "fire" sauce. My friends enjoyed the honey bbq but I like a spicy, tangy Buffalo sauce, and the fire sauce did not disappoint on both fronts.Got a side of hot garlic sauce as well for dipping the waffle fries. It was perfectly spicy but also full of great flavor: the spice didn't overwhelm and take away from the flavor.Chicken is nice, fresh, and juicy white meat- not that weird squishy composite chicken you see at some other wing places. I ordered delivery via a third party app, and everything was prepared and delivered on time.I also requested a lot of different sauces and sides (multiple ranches, bleu cheeses, celery, etc.), and none of the items were missing. That isn't always the case with delivery, so I was pleased to see no mistakes with my order.Also, small detail: the side of celery was clean, no brown/oxidized spots, and tender. Other places give you the nasty, tough outside celery pieces that are all brown from sitting out in the air for too long. It's the little things, man."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (13)

"Love this place. Always friendly, order online most of the time and sandwich is always done correctly and on time. Delicious fresh ingredients and are hands down the best sub in town.I read where someone complained about they ordered online and it wasn't ready when they arrived in 20 minutes. Thing is that's almost exclusively what I use to order and every time it's 30 minutes so if you arrive in 20 yeah it may not be ready."

Steak 'n Shake

★★☆☆☆ 1.7 (6)

"You order by key pad. No contact with employees. I had read several times that the food is cold. Yes it is. Won't be returning here. Five stars for cleanliness."

Falcon's Nest

★★★★★ 4.5 (10) • $

"This is a great place to get a bite of food. Family owned. Great service. They do get VERY VERY busy. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Hometown. How could it get any better. They have FANTASTIC lunch specials. Don't drive by..stop in."

Pitabilities

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (10)

"The first time I had Pitabilities was from their food truck years ago at Columbus Commons. Their veggie wrap really stood out and I remembered them. The next time was a few years ago, again at the truck, parked at the coming soon Crooked Can / Center Street Market. I had a falafel salad and made the mistake of requesting cheese - they added way too much mozza and it just didn't do it for me.More recently, I've had food from their permanent place inside the Center Street Market and have enjoyed everything. Their fries are fresh and hot, and the falafel salad is excellent (no cheese). Next time I want to add more falafel. The bella sauce is great, both on entrees, and for dipping the fries.It's easy to order and pay on their app, and you get a text when it is ready for pickup at their counter."

Big Mamma's Burritos

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (185) • $

"Tried this place as it was advertised in an email about the best things to do in Ohio. I wasn't super excited. Service was odd as it appeared the lady that took the order also made the order and had just been washing dishes and wasn't clean. Food was ok."

Sheetz

★★★★☆ 4 (17)

"Been here a couple of times. Convenient location. I stopped in this visit for coffee after a Doctor's appointment at OSU outpatient care in the same area. This is a nice and clean store with a typical layout. Service was great, it was all me. Automated coffee machine and a self check out. The coffee was good for the type."

Shake Shack Dublin

★★☆☆☆ 2 (26)

"We stopped into Shake Shack for a quick meal, I had never been there before. You're able to order at little kiosks when you walk in or go to the counter. The customer service was the highlight of our trip here. Someone came around and asked us if we needed help while ordering, and brought us some waters while we waited for our food. She also came back around to check on us while we ate.Honestly, the veggie burger was just okay, but my partner really enjoyed his burger, so I would say it averaged out!"

Kickin Chicken Mobile

★★★★☆ 4.2 (37) • $

"I've driven down Sinclair Rd many times. Today, as I approached Lincoln Ave I saw a sign that said Kickin Chicken, Free Samples. I like chicken and I like samples so in we turned.We were greeted by a nice man who asked if it was our first time. He guaranteed that this chicken would change my life. From behind the counter two pieces of chicken appeated, the samples. I must say, it was tasty.Here's the lowdown, they only serve tenders and fries. In my opinion it's not really a tender. The pieces are larger than popcorn chicken, but not those big, thick tenders that other places serve. I would say each piece was between 2 to 3 inches. Perfectly crispy, and the batter is good. You have a choice of 15 different sauces. I also thought the waffle fries were good. I saw them behind the counter cutting up fresh breast meat. Each sauce looks like a 3 oz cup. Big East's BBQ, and the Sizzles blue cheese were winners for us. The mouth kracken was a little salty for my preference.If they served bite sized fish and shrimp I would probably live there. Tip: Don't rely on the online menu, it's outdated."

Amina

★★★★☆ 3.8 (15) • $

"In my neighborhood, there are many local kitchens that have been around for years. Specifically, Amina's Fish has been a staple in the Mount Vernon area.I ordered the catfish dinner (Mac & Cheese and Cabbage/Greens Mix), hush puppies, and fried okra. The food was amazing! I had a pleasure of supporting a local business that has done amazing during COVID-19."

Dairy Freeze

★★★★☆ 3.8 (8) • $

"Memorial Day weekend and doing the same thing we do every year. Traveling to see the family at the cemetery. We were looking forward to stopping to have lunch at the same place we went last year. Alas, when we got off the highway we saw that it appeared to have burned down. So on to the cemetery. This year we had some other relatives along for the ride. Passing through the old town they used to visit frequently when they were children, I checked my Yelp App to find some local grub. Located a great sounding place that was supposed to have awesome wings and pizza, but they were closed for the holiday weekend. So back to the car to go back to the only place that was open in town, Dairy Freeze. Upon our arrival they were a little busy, since they were the only open establishment in town. I go a cheeseburger with onion rings and a side of breaded mushrooms while my man got a fish sandwich and fries. Mendy and Steve got hot dogs with fries.While sitting and enjoying our meal I learned that this place has been here for years and years. My man and his sister used to come here when they were children There was a picture on the wall inside from the opening day back in 1956 or 1958. They had some fun trying to locate their aunt, who would have been a little girl in the picture. Then came dessert. I got a swirl cone along with Steve. My man and his sister got a vanilla cone. Just what you would expect from a small town dairy bar. It hit the spot but was nothing extraordinary. Joey the dog was even allowed, since we sat outside under one of the umbrella tables."

Panda Express

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (20)

"Good location. Fast service every time. Food is always pretty fresh tasting. Ambiance isn't to die for but dawg, it's a Panda Express, not PF Changs. I don't come here for a five star dining experience. Drive thru is a nice option too."

Big Daddy Que

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"We have been going here to get good ribs since it opened. I don't think anyone can beat the portion of food you get for the price. I love the rib tips!! If I don't feel like smoking food myself then Big Daddy here I come."

Stacked Burger

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"We just tried Stacked Burger, and so glad we did! Such a cool place and the food is both reasonably priced and super tasty. The menu is simple (burgers, dogs, fries and rings) but nothing is ordinary. All the burgers are on the level of top restaurant, very creative and lots of style. The sides are also top notch. We wanted to try a lot, so we ordered the stacked burger and the beer gut dog, one with rings and one with fries. We also ordered the fried Brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic aioli. Gotta say, everything exceeded our expectations... but whatever you do. DON't skip the Brussels. They were off the hook. For sure, give this place a try. Decent prices, outstanding food, friendly people and a great local joint."

The Dairy Hut

★★★★★ 4.5 (83) • $

"My family and I came to visit family and brought our kids and their cousins for a late afternoon heatwave treat. Great spot, great ambiance, great staff! The ice cream was so good and the selection was great! May I suggest the key lime and coconut soft serve? Yum! I'll have to make one more stop before we leave!"

Uncle Beth's BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (78) • $

"I was super pumped to come here after reading the reviews. We drove about an hour from our house to get here and the bbq was pretty nominal. It's a nice drive and this place is definitely in a remote location. It was nice to see the menu on the chalk board and I was excited to see that today was brisket day. I saw a carnivore platter and knew I needed it: 1/2 rack ribs (wayyyyyy over cooked and dry), pulled pork, chicken breast (also over cooked and dry), 1/4 chicken (nicely cooked), and 6 wings. $32 - I had them add a 1/2 lb of brisket and it was also over cooked and dry - not sure what the issue was today. I also got some pretty heavy attitude when I asked if the carnivore platter came with sides. She pointed to the menu item and said it was meat only - no sides. So I guess it was my fault for asking. $55 later with some mediocre sides I don't think we will be returning."

Olde Canal Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10) • $

"It's breakfast food. Hard to mess up. Cool spot right off the main drag in Millersport, and also sits right on the Canal for a nice view. Food was simple but very good, and the service was excellent. Won't hesitate to return."

Hot Head Burritos

★★★★☆ 4.2 (6)

"Excellent bowls and burritos. The place is clean,the food is great, and the service is outstanding. We will definitely be back soon."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Didn't even know this was here. I needed something fast but hopefully better than fast food, and it was handy. Saw Nanci's review and her sandwich sounded good so I got essentially the same thing.It was good. Very good. Loaded with meat, veggies, toppings, and yet still held together and wasn't messy. Staff were friendly and efficient. In the strip so plenty of parking (not out by City and Taco Bell, behind them, by the cleaners.) Clean inside, small, you are right there when they make it. Decent prices and good quality."

Preston's - A Burger Joint

★★★★☆ 4.1 (208) • $

"First time at Preston's. While I enjoyed it, I didn't love it. They do have a cute patio area and the staff was friendly. I had the mushroom Swiss burger and it was good. Unfortunately there was not a lot of "mushroom Swiss" taste but the burger itself was tasty. My husband had the cheeseburger and fries. Again, good but pretty much like Shake Shack (which I like). The fries were good and I appreciate the option of serval sauces to dip your fries. They offer free water cups and water station. I like this feature. They also have a pretty decent selection of beer."

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13)

"Stopped here at the urging of one of the crew (rowing) team kids I was transporting from a competition in southwest Ohio. Never heard of the chain, being more familiar with that Chick-fil-a stuff, not that I ever go there (I don't). Got a three finger sandwich, fries and an ice tea.Wow! This stuff is good...really good! Not sure what was in the sauce, but it was a perfect complement to the chicken in a VERY large sandwich on a fresh and delicious bun. Fries - perfect. Sweet tea? I was very sad to slurp my last about 30 miles down the road.Terrific food. As in really, really good. Y'all folks need to open some franchises in Pittsburgh...preferably down the street from my house. YUMMY!!!"

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (40)

"Wins over KFC every time. Spicy is the way to go. Biscuits are a little dry. Could improve here."

Subway

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (4)

"Handy Subway located in the service station! Brittany is such an upbeat and enthusiastic worker, took good care of us all at the lunch rush today! Cooler was stocked with drinks. Brittany prepared a great sandwich and got me checked out quickly. She was the only one working the counter and she kept the line moving. Great employee! Plenty of seating. Tidy space. Nice Subway."

Shake Shack Easton Town Center

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (250) • $$

"My first experience in any Shake Shack. The food wasn't bad but the menu doesn't mention that the burgers come with nothing beyond meat and cheese. I clearly also told the distracted but nice employee that it was to go and it was brought out for eating at the restaurant. Now the reason I'm writing the review is because the staff. One in particular stood at the front, not doing much, arms crossed, with the biggest scowl on her face. Even the manager asked if she was ok while he was asking if people had been taken care of. My sister in law who was with even noticed and said "no one looks happy that's working here""

J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.7 (32)

"My son, who lives about two miles from this location, kept going on and on about how much I would love the fried catfish here. Well, he was right.I'm quite particular about fried catfish, because not everybody knows how to make it right. Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken DOES. Great texture, perfect temperature, if you eat it right at the restaurant and a delicious seasoning with a great aftertaste.The fries compliment them very well, crispy and piping hot, also with good seasoning.I did try the chicken during my earlier visits, which is very good (wings), but not my favorite. Not that I wouldn't order them again, but if I drive there, I'm going for the catfish.Last night, I decided to try something different, a Philly Cheese Steak, which I have to admit was absolutely amazing! My wife and I got one of each (cheesesteak and catfish to split), so we could have half cheese steak, in the event it wasn't satisfactory. Well, suffice it to say we both wish we had ordered or own full steak sandwiches. Not that we were disappointed because we had the catfish as a backup. My only mistake was not asking what came on it. I'm not a fan of mushrooms and I don't usually get hot peppers.Now I have to decide which one I'm going to order in the future. Knowing me, I can see myself shelling out $16 for two different sandwiches every timed I visit."

Charleys Cheesesteaks

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (7)

"Ordered an early sandwich online.Woman behind counter didn't recognize me so I inquired about the online order. She looked at some receipts and told the chef to cook up my sandwich."Why isn't it done, " I asked.She babbled something incoherent and it took another 10 minutes for the sandwich to be made."

Burger King

★★☆☆☆ 1.6 (19)

"This is the absolute slowest Burger King in all of Ohio. I placed my order at 12:35pm for an impossible whopper and Jalapeño cheese bites. I did not leave the drive through until 1:00pm. I'm certain that a fast food restaurant is not supposed to take 25 minutes for such a small order. On top of that, when i got to the window, they had no idea what i ordered and i had to give them my receipt for them to find it. No surprise, my food was COLD. I wanted to go inside to have them either remake it or give me my money back, but the inside is closed and i feared waiting another half an hour in the drive through line. I won't be back and you should stay far away from it."

Shake Shack Short North

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (94)

"Walked to Shake Shack after a long day of being out in the Short North. We ordered at a kiosk, and our name was called when our food was ready. We had a large group with us, but the food came out in a timely manner. I got a chicken sandwich and fries, and it was sooo crispy and delicious. There was amble seating inside, so we ate at the restaurant. Looking forward to coming again!"

Del Taco

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (38)

"I'll split this into two reviews, as I've gone twice in the last 48 hours. I'll preface it by stating that the key here is to not compare this restaurant to its main competitor, who shall remain nameless (bell sounds in the background).The service: My first visit was the night before last in the very late evening. My wife and I sat in the drive-through, waiting for an extended period of time as we stared at the one car at the window. After upwards of 5 minutes, I called out, "Hello?" to the 2-way speaker, much to the wife's disagreement. She knew that I knew that the attendant knew we were there. I playfully did it as a way to remind the person that they should have at least greeted us with something like, "Welcome to Del Taco. Please take a moment to look over the menu and I'll be with you in a moment." Note: Acknowledge your customer's presence and don't keep them guessing.After another 20 seconds, a voice replied, "I'll be with you in a minute". She didn't sound rude, but it wasn't entirely welcoming either. After a few additional minutes, she apologized and took our order. It seemed that there were only two people working there, probably as a result of the difficulty of finding people to work fast food these days. I guess that's why we had to wait for so long.The food: We ordered two beef tacos and two tamales (being my favorite Mexican dish - I was surprised to find them available at a fast food restaurant) with cheese and chili sauce. I didn't care for the taco at all. The tortilla felt a bit moist and a tad rubbery, the meat's taste, temperature and texture were subpar and it had way too much cheese (like that "nameless" restaurant that stacks way too much cheese on their signature chili). The cheese was finely shredded, but the taste just wasn't there either. The tamale, though I expected little with it not being authentic (tamales take dedicated time to make - over a day) was really disappointing. Again, too much cheese and the meat sauce wasn't very good at all. I'll have to give it another shot and order them without any sauce next time.I concluded that I wouldn't drive that distance again, at least not for those food items.Today's visit: I drove through in the early afternoon and still waited a little longer than I felt necessary, but I was expecting it. When I got to the window, there was only one person in sight. She was a very pleasant young lady named Dionna(?) who had immediately greeted me when I pulled up and said she'd be with me shortly.This time, as per my son's suggestion, I ordered the Grilled Chicken taco. OMG - I thought I was at a different restaurant! The tortilla tasted better, it had less cheese (which tasted the same), but the chicken was amazing! I added mild sauce after the first bite, but felt it was better without it and ate it as presented.I also had a vanilla shake, which was another winner (imho). In fact, I'd put it against the shakes of many fast food joints that specialize in frozen dairy. It was of great density; a bit harder to pull out and rich, but in subtle fashion, which I liken to the shakes and malts of my teen years (the 80s). The only downside was the straw, a bit TOO large in circumference, making it even harder to pull through comfortably. If you've ever taken a pulmonary test, you know the difficulty of passing air through larger holes. Still, that wasn't enough to undo the great taste. I will return to try the hamburger at some point, in addition to a tamale without sauce (they also offer red & green sauce), as long as they're in season (I believe it's a promotional item). I will also enjoy a few more of the chicken tacos, which in my opinion is the real selling point.I give them three stars as an average between "could've been better" and "good", but five stars for Dionna."

Rax Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (23) • $

"king rax with horsey sauce and coffee is a must!i wish they toasted their buns, though"

Subway

★★☆☆☆ 1.8 (9) • $

"Stay away from this place! The owner is a jerk. I went for a promotional offer for a free 6" sub redeemed thru our T-Mobile accounts. I took my wife's phone in with me to use her coupon for her sub. They made our subs and then wouldn't give me the subs because my wife wasn't with me. There is a time and place to stick to "rules". You don't NOT follow thru on promotional offers on technicalities. I will never return to this Subway."

Taqueria Jalisco

★★★★★ 4.8 (59) • $

"Service was fast and friendly. He did seem confused as to why I asked for lime on the side because they make it with lime on it. I liked them. I will say my only downfall which is a preference is that the chorizo is charred almost too much for my liking but not overpowering. The sauce they provide brings the heat so be careful with how much you apply. It was good! They were vibing with the music, I love that!"

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (6)

"Picked up sandwiches after our doctor's appointments. The store was well kept and clean. We were greeted and all the staff were friendly and professional! Our sandwiches were made quickly and exactly as expected. Very delicious!!"

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (10)

"As always, absolutely delicious. This location is super clean and friendly. The employee took the time while in the drive through to explain the new chicken sandwiches and very polite and accommodating. Also, inside restrooms are clean and the whole place is perfect. Ordered the spicy fried chicken sandwich and Cajun fries. Everything was fresh and delicious. Popeyes has the best fried chicken sandwich, no comparison and this location executed perfectly"

Killbuck Sweet Shoppe

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"I was in town for a funeral. Dad suggested this place. It was Sweet. Good sandwiches and yummies like the fried veggie platter. And the homemade ice creame sandwiches were good too"