5 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Toronto (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Toronto's fast food restaurants stretch from 24-hour diner comfort food to gourmet burger chains and made-to-order poutine, and the review counts here make the popularity gap obvious. Denny's alone has logged nearly 9,700 reviews on Dundas Street, more than triple what most of the other names on this page carry.

Short answer: For fast food in Toronto, Denny's on Dundas Street West leads on volume with a 4.5 rating across 9,653 reviews, praised for reliable diner comfort food any time of day. The Burger's Priest (4.6, 5,940 reviews) and Dave's Hot Chicken (4.6, 2,627 reviews) both edge it on rating, with New York Fries hitting the highest score on this page at 4.7.

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Toronto's fast food spots, side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Denny's	4.5 ★	9,653	All-day breakfast and diner comfort food	View ›
2	The Burger's Priest	4.6 ★	5,940	Gourmet-style burgers	View ›
3	Dave's Hot Chicken	4.6 ★	2,627	Nashville-style hot chicken	View ›
4	A&W Canada	4.6 ★	2,312	Classic Canadian fast food	View ›
5	New York Fries Eaton Centre	4.7 ★	1,526	Fries and poutine	View ›

5 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Toronto (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Denny's

4.59,653 Google reviews

Denny's on Dundas Street West is a 24/7 diner-style restaurant serving all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night comfort food as part of the wider Denny's Canada chain. The menu covers signature slams, omelettes, burgers, melts, and shareable starters, with a kids menu and 55+ deals running on set days.

What people praise

Consistent, honest comfort food praised across many visits
Coffee refills and clean dining space called out repeatedly
Staff regularly named individually for attentive service

Worth knowing

One detailed review describes a serious discrimination complaint against a server that has not been publicly resolved
Food quality on individual dishes can vary between visits

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume9,653 · 96th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: By far the deepest review base on this page at 9,653 reviews, and most describe a reliable, no-surprises diner experience. The serious complaint above is worth being aware of when weighing this pick.

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121 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C4

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Burger's Priest

4.65,940 Google reviews

The Burger's Priest on Adelaide Street West is a Canadian burger chain known for high-quality beef patties and a menu built around classic and signature burger builds. The Adelaide location stays open late, including 3-4am on weekends, and reviewers consistently single out the beef quality over the flashier menu items.

What people praise

Beef quality praised as genuinely tasting real, not processed
Late-night hours, open until 3-4am Thursday through Saturday
Gluten-free options available

Worth knowing

Occasional inconsistency reported between visits on flavor

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume5,940 · 89th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown76% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.6 rating on 5,940 reviews, the second-largest base on this page. The combination of quality patties and very late hours makes this the pick for a post-night-out burger.

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212 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1W7

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.62,627 Google reviews

Dave's Hot Chicken on Yonge Street specializes in Nashville-style fried chicken sliders and tenders with adjustable heat levels, from mild to genuinely hot. The location has a lively atmosphere with music and wall art, and staff are trained to walk first-time visitors through the spice scale before ordering.

What people praise

Staff give clear guidance on spice level for first-timers
Fries and slider portions consistently praised as generous
Mistakes like cold fries get corrected quickly without hassle

Worth knowing

Parking near the Yonge Street location can be difficult

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,627 · 68th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.6 rating matching The Burger's Priest, with 2,627 reviews. The adjustable heat scale and consistently praised fries make this the go-to for anyone wanting fried chicken over a burger.

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328 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1R8

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

A&W Canada

4.62,312 Google reviews

A&W Canada on Yonge Street serves the chain's classic burger, chicken, and breakfast menu, including root beer and the Teen Burger the brand is known for across Canada. The location gets consistent praise for individual staff members going out of their way on both dine-in and takeout orders.

What people praise

Staff named repeatedly for going above expected service
Fresh, hot food confirmed across multiple visit types
Quick, reliable service even during busy periods

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,312 · 54th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown80% 5-star

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Our take: A strong 4.6 rating on 2,312 reviews. If you want dependable, classic Canadian fast food with consistently good service, this is a safe pick without much variance in the reviews.

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260 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

New York Fries Eaton Centre

4.71,526 Google reviews

New York Fries in the Eaton Centre is a Canadian chain specializing in fresh-cut fries and poutine, made from whole potatoes cooked in non-hydrogenated oil rather than pre-frozen product. The Eaton Centre food court location offers the classic poutine alongside specialty options like truffle poutine, plus hot dogs and drinks.

What people praise

Highest rating on this page, with fries consistently described as crispy and fresh
Truffle poutine specifically called out as a standout order
Reliable quality even in a busy food court setting

Worth knowing

Occasional inconsistency in fry texture reported by a small number of reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,526 · 32nd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated name on this page at 4.7, though on the smallest review volume of them. If poutine is the goal rather than a full meal, this is the clear standout.

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Eaton Centre North, 260 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L9

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume shows how many customers actually left a rating, and higher volume counts as stronger proof over time. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a high score on a smaller sample carries less weight than the same score on thousands of reviews. Recency checks how current the reviews are. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does fast food cost in Toronto? (2026)

Fast food pricing in Toronto generally runs a similar band across chains, driven by portion size, add-ons, and whether you’re dining in or ordering takeout. Reviewer-reported spend across the businesses on this page clusters in a modest per-person range for a standard meal.

Job	Typical price
Typical meal per person	CA$10 - CA$30

Range compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported price-per-person feedback across the businesses on this page.

Serving all of Toronto

These spots cluster around downtown Toronto, Dundas Street West, Adelaide Street, and Yonge Street near the Eaton Centre, all within easy walking distance of each other in the core. If you’re searching for fast food near me from the Entertainment District or Financial District, most of these locations are open late and easy to reach on foot or by transit.

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What to know before you order fast food in Toronto

Does the location offer 24-hour service, or does it close overnight?
Are gluten-free or allergen-friendly options available?
Is dine-in seating available, or is it primarily takeout?
What are peak busy times to avoid a long wait?
Does the spice level scale (for hot chicken) come with guidance for first-timers?
Is parking available nearby, or is transit the easier option?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these fast food restaurants?

We pulled real Google Business Profiles for fast food restaurants across Toronto and ranked them by rating, review volume, and how recently customers left reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically to keep ratings and review counts current.

Which of these is open latest?

The Burger’s Priest and Dave’s Hot Chicken both run into the early morning hours on weekends, while Denny’s operates 24/7.

Where can I get poutine in this list?

New York Fries in the Eaton Centre specializes in poutine, including a truffle version, and holds the highest rating of the restaurants here.

The bottom line

For dependable, any-hour fast food, Denny’s has by far the deepest track record. If you want the best-rated single dish, New York Fries’ poutine and The Burger’s Priest’s beef both edge it out on rating. Check hours before heading out late, they vary meaningfully between these spots.

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