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    Is your go-to fast food place one of America's favorites? USA TODAY's 10Best reveals top picks

    By Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star,

    1 day ago
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    Looking for the best fast food in town?

    The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has you covered with a bevy of chains deemed tops overall, as well as in categories such as breakfast, sides and healthier options. Winners were selected by readers who voted on nominees from panels of industry experts.

    Did your favorite come out on top? Check out the results below:

    Best Fast Casual Restaurant

    1. QDOBA Mexican Eats

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    2. Torchy's Tacos

    3. BurgerFi

    4. The Halal Guys

    5. Tropical Smoothie Café

    6. Mendocino Farms

    7. Culver's

    8. Five Guys

    9. Portillo's

    10. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Best Fast Food Breakfast

    1. Biscuitville

    2. Del Taco

    3. Jack in the Box

    4. McDonald's

    5. Dunkin'

    6. Hardee's

    7. Chick-fil-A

    8. Whataburger

    9. Krystal

    10. Farmer Boys

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    Best Fast Food Burger

    1. Double Char - The Habit Burger Grill

    2. Double-Double - In-N-Out Burger

    3. BBQ Rodeo Burger - BurgerFi

    4. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger - Jack in the Box

    5. Cheeseburger - Five Guys

    6. Double Meat Whataburger - Whataburger

    7. ButterBurger Cheese, Double - Culver's

    8. Whopper - Burger King

    9. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger - Carl's Jr.

    10. The 1921 Slider - White Castle

    Best Fast Food Fried Chicken

    1. Jollibee

    2. Pollo Campero

    3. Guthrie's Chicken

    4. Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders

    5. Popeyes

    6. Golden Chick

    7. Chick-fil-A

    8. Krispy Krunchy Chicken

    9. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

    10. Bojangles

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    Best Fast Food Fries

    1. Del Taco

    2. Jack in the Box

    3. McDonald's

    4. Golden Chick

    5. Five Guys

    6. Chick-fil-A

    7. A&W

    8. Whataburger

    9. Arby's

    10. Popeyes

    Best Fast Food Restaurant

    1. Del Taco

    2. KFC

    3. Chick-fil-A

    4. In-N-Out Burger

    5. Hardee's

    6. Captain D's

    7. Taco Bell

    8. Popeyes

    9. Zaxby's

    10. Arby's

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    Best Fast Food Sides

    1. Tempura green beans - The Habit Burger Grill

    2. Fried okra - Golden Chick

    3. Onion rings - Jack in the Box

    4. Wisconsin cheese curds - Culver's

    5. Fried pickles - Zaxby's

    6. Chili - Wendy's

    7. Onion rings - Burger King

    8. Mashed potatoes and gravy - KFC

    9. Mac and cheese - Chick-fil-A

    10. Mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy - Popeyes

    Best Regional Fast Food

    1. Skyline Chili

    2. Biscuitville

    3. Dick's Drive-In

    4. Z-Burger (D.C. region)

    5. Lion's Choice

    6. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    7. Taco Cabana

    8. In-N-Out Burger

    9. Whataburger

    10. Schoop's Hamburgers

    Best Restaurant for Quick and Healthy Food

    1. El Pollo Loco

    2. Taziki's Mediterranean Café

    3. Tropical Smoothie Café

    4. Mendocino Farms

    5. Jason's Deli

    6. Cava

    7. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    8. Panera Bread

    9. Chick-fil-A

    10. QDOBA Mexican Eats

    Best Sandwich or Sub Shop

    1. PrimoHoagies

    2. Subway

    3. Potbelly Sandwich Works

    4. Capriotti's

    5. Earl of Sandwich

    6. Firehouse Subs

    7. Jersey Mike's Subs

    8. Newk's Eatery

    9. Mendocino Farms

    10. Jason's Deli

    Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X: @cherylvjackson.

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