11 Best Fast-Food Restaurants in Atlanta

Reuben’s Deli is a downtown sandwich shop with a classic New York-style deli character and a menu built around substantial, carefully layered sandwiches. Hot pastrami, corned beef, salami, roast beef, Reubens, bagels, black bean burgers, and more than 100 menu items give the shop unusual range for breakfast, lunch, or an easy meal to take away.

The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with staff who make pickup feel personal rather than hurried. Portions are generous, and sandwiches hold their freshness well when saved for later. Delivery, takeaway, outdoor seating, coffee, and healthier or organic choices add flexibility for office lunches, solo meals, visitors, and group orders.

Brown Bag Seafood Co. is a counter-serve Atlanta seafood restaurant built around fresh, sustainably sourced fish in a relaxed, approachable format. The menu includes grain bowls, tacos, salads, lobster rolls, fish and chips, soups and housemade sides, with plenty of sauces and seasoning options to customize the meal.

Dine-in, takeaway and delivery make it convenient for a quick lunch, casual dinner or solo meal. Outdoor seating and a low-key atmosphere suit diners who want flavorful seafood without a formal setting, while the kitchen’s efficient service supports shorter visits.

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Atlanta East brings Nashville-style hot chicken to Atlanta with bone-in chicken, sandwiches, tenders, wings and Southern-inspired sides. The menu lets diners choose a heat level, from the no-heat Southern seasoning and Mild through Medium, Hot and more intense options, making it easy to build a meal around personal spice tolerance.

Pimento mac and cheese, coleslaw, waffles, crinkle fries and peach cobbler round out the comfort-food menu. Dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and delivery support everything from a quick solo meal to a casual group dinner.

Curry Up Now puts an inventive spin on Indian street food, bringing dishes such as tikka masala burritos, kathi rolls, samosas, vada pav, thali and loaded fries to Atlanta. The menu includes substantial vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices, with made-to-order comfort food designed for a casual lunch or dinner.

Takeaway, delivery and kerbside pickup make the format especially convenient, while outdoor and indoor seating support a quick meal on site. Consistent portions, clear menu guidance and an easygoing approach suit both first-time diners and regular Indian-food cravings.

Chick-fil-A in Atlanta serves its familiar chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, breakfast items, coffee, and other quick meals in a format built for flexibility. Guests can choose dine-in, takeaway, drive-through, delivery, or kerbside pickup, with options suited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a solo meal.

The location puts emphasis on organized service and a clean setting, making it convenient for a fast stop or a meal on the move. Delivery and no-contact delivery are also available when eating in is not part of the plan.

Mr Fries Man is an Atlanta restaurant built around loaded fries with bold combinations such as chili cheese, garlic steak and shrimp, BBQ bacon chicken and seafood toppings. Wings, crispy fries and desserts including vanilla cake, red velvet cake and banana pudding broaden the menu beyond its signature plates.

The format suits a casual lunch, late-night bite or takeout meal, with dine-in, delivery and curbside pickup available. It is best approached as indulgent comfort food, especially when you want a generously topped dish rather than a conventional side of fries.

At Chick-fil-A North Decatur, the menu covers signature chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, breakfast, and familiar quick-service favorites. The Atlanta location supports dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, drive-through, kerbside pickup, and delivery, so it works equally well for a brief solo meal or a family stop.

Its strongest practical appeal is an organized setup designed to keep orders moving while maintaining a clean dining area. Friendly, attentive service is part of the location’s character, though busy periods can create uneven waits. Delivery and no-contact delivery provide an alternative when visiting in person is less convenient.

Five Guys in Atlanta leans into the classic burger-joint formula: burgers, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes served with plenty of room for customization. Dine-in, counter service, takeaway, delivery, and outdoor seating cover everything from a quick solo lunch to a casual dinner with friends.

The atmosphere is relaxed and no-frills, while the made-to-order approach suits guests who want to specify toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Fries and peanuts add to the familiar Five Guys experience, and the location works particularly well when a substantial burger meal matters more than a polished setting. Delivery and no-contact delivery are available for eating at home.