Where to Eat Fast Food in Atlanta

Our list of Fast Food restaurants in Atlanta.

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Chick-fil-A Sandwich

By CL Staff Sunday January 10, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Notable Fast Food in Atlanta

Atlanta is the home to several fast food chains - Moe's Southwest Grill, Chick fil A, Krystal and the world famous Varsity. If you are in a hurry, here's some recommendations for Fast food restaurants in Atlanta.

Notable Fast Food in Atlanta

Chick-fil-A (150+ ATL Locations) Fast Food Restaurant

Chick-fil-A's was founded in 1967 by local restaurateur Truett Cathy. Cathy was operating a restaurant in Hapeville called the Dwarf House and perfected a great chicken sandwich. Cathy then started franchising his concept and there are over 2,500 Chick-fil-A's. Truett Cathy died in 2014 and his son... | more...

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House (original Chick-fil-A) Fast Food Restaurant

The original Chick-fil-A location. was originally founded as the Dwarf Grill in 1946 by founder S. Truett Cathy (died 2014). Cathy changed the name of the restaurant to Chick-fil-A in 1967. The Dwarf House restaurant features items on the menu that aren't a part of the Chick-fil-A chain. | more...

gusto! Peachtree Fast Food Restaurant

This fast-casual concept comes from former NFL quarterback Nate Hybl. The restaurant offers meat and vegetarian proteins grilled over red-oak in bowls or salads with greens or grains. | more...

gusto! Ponce Fast Food Restaurant

The second Atlanta location of former NFL quarterback Nate Hybl’s healthy, fast-casual eatery has opened on Ponce de Leon Ave. The restaurant offers grilled meat and vegetarian proteins in bowls or salads with greens or grains. | more...

KFC (The Big Chicken) Fast Food Restaurant

It's kind of poetic that one of the most famous landmarks in Marietta — arguably the most stereotypically "suburban" of metro Atlanta's suburbs — is a seven-story-tall testament to fast food. The Godzilla-sized chicken was designed in the 1960s by a Georgia Tech student as an advertisement for what ... | more...

Krystal (10 ATL Locations) Fast Food Restaurant

Krystal has been around the South since 1932 and is known for the small simple square slider burgers. The company moved its headquarters to Dunwoody from Chattanooga a few years ago. This is a classic fast food chain. | more...

Martin's Restaurant - Norcross Location Fast Food Restaurant

Martin's is known for its biscuits, which come in small or large (opt for large) and are served every day until 3 p.m. A favorite breakfast and lunch spot for the working or older crowd, Martin's is also a safe haven for those recovering from a late night of drinking. While some say the sausage bisc... | more...

Moe's Southwest Grill (50+ ATL Locations) Fast Food Restaurant

Welcome to Moe's! Atlanta's home grown mexican fast casual chain known for its burritos, fun spirit and friendly staff. | more...

The Varsity Fast Food Restaurant

Norcross location of the famous downtown Atlanta restaurant. | more...

The Varsity Fast Food Restaurant, Burgers/Hot Dogs

Atlanta's iconic drive-in restaurant since 1928. The menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chili, fries, and the famous Frosted Orange. Customers are greeted with the cry, "What'll ya have?" | more...

The Varsity Fast Food Restaurant

Airport locations of the famous downtown Atlanta restaurant. | more...

The Varsity (7 ATL Locations) Fast Food Restaurant, Burgers/Hot Dogs

The Varsity is a fixture in Midtown Atlanta and Athens. In recent years, the owners expanded to include several locations around Atlanta. While similar in menu, these new locations don't have the history of the North Avenue location. Chili Dogs, Onion Rings and a Varsity Orange are the tried and tru... | more...

Twisted Kitchen - Midtown Fast Food Restaurant

Come through the door and tell us what you want and we’ll make just that out of fresh ingredients, sauces, seasonings and spices, and you will be enjoying a fresh, hot meal within 5 minutes! | more...

Zesto - Forest Park Fast Food Restaurant, Restaurant

A good alternative to greasy fast foods, Zesto offers healthier meals, such as a perfectly cooked tuna steak. Fresh salads also distance the restaurant from other fast food joints. The popular Greek salad comes with mouth-watering feta, pepperoncini and black olives. If you want more fat in your die... | more...