Regional Fast Food Chains You Should Try Before You Die

Fast food is a great option when you’re short on time, cash, or just looking for a tasty roadside bite during a long drive. While the big chains — McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell — are easy to come by, there are plenty of fast food joints across the country that you’ll only come across in very specific areas.
These regional fast food chains are popular in their respective locales, and many of them have some pretty die-hard fans. But you’ll only be able to try them if you’re willing to make the trek. These are the regional fast food chains you should try before you die.

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BurgerFi | 0:00
Culver's | 1:09
Bojangles | 2:12
Skyline Chili | 3:20
Pal's Sudden Service | 4:29
In-N-Out Burger | 5:24
Wawa | 6:21
Sheetz | 7:17
Cook Out | 8:09
Biscuitville | 8:58
Shake Shack | 10:09
Penn Station | 11:21
Whataburger | 12:24
Zaxby's | 13:45
The Habit Burger Grill | 14:46
White Castle | 15:51
Krystal | 17:09

[MashedFood]

What do you think is the best regional fast food chain?

[iluvmusicals]

Culver's is wonderful, and I hope they keep up the good work. I usually get a mushroom burger, or shrimp basket, but their onion rings are always a must! They have so many choices for soda, including a diet root beer, nice!

[bobprice]

In Chicago Portillos is a must try. Great Italian Beef, Burgers, fries, and Hot Dogs. Chili is also a must try.

[glissy]

We love Culver’s! Their cod dinner or sandwich are delicious. Cheeseburgers are really good. Onion rings, cheese curds and fries are among the best! They don’t have much competition here except for 5 Brothers.

[markiangooley]

Culver’s and Wawa have invaded south Florida over the past few years. A Wawa is now my closest gas station (it’s still mostly a gas station).

[AllenGoodman]

Anytime I'm back home in East TN, its Pal's Sudden Service & a bag full of Sauceburgers & Frenchie Fries !!! 🍔🍟❤️

[neonshadow]

I can't speak for most of these but there's a Culver's right here and it's pretty good though a bit most costly. I personally love Whataburger and when I lived near the chain, I went to White Castle all the time.

[mjason]

She said Culver's serves yogurt? How dare you disrespect frozen custard that way!

[craigsavarese]

If I ever get to Nebraska, I am definitely heading to a Runzas!

[benduckx]

IN-N-OUT...hands down! Freshest, healthiest, and tastiest!

[annademo]

White Castle is the original slider. They were fabulous then and they are fabulous still.

[Tit-Dirt]

Man what I'd do for a Bojangles out in Las Vegas 🤤

[marisolaquino]

Pal’s is the I miss them so much. The only reason to live in. East TN

[christian]

PDQ and Freddy’s are by far two of the best places I’ve ever been to

[gerriallen]

BurgerFi is the best hamburger I have ever had in my 68 years. Absolutely fabulous!!!!

[jodiecarlson]

I love Whataburger, I have to stop there on every trip to Texas!!

[Weamz]

Culvers has been a regular mainstay since one opened a couple of blocks away a few years back but I recently tried the SWAG at Burger Fi and was quite impressed. It's like twice the price of a Culver's burger but I would try it again as I thought it was the best burger I had in quite some time from a fast food joint.

[chiarosuburekeni]

As someone in Los Angeles I've only heard of In N Out, Shake Shack and Whataburger. A lot of these regional places look pretty interesting and tasty

[jimbones]

I travel for a living and have eaten at nearly every place on the list… Pal’s is hands down the best burger chain I’ve ever had! Best biscuit place is Tudor’s Biscuit World in the tri state area around Huntington WV. Those things are the size of a freakin whopper! DISCLAIMER- I live in the heart of Pal’s country but I assure you that doesn’t negate my burger choice lol

[bmpman]

Krystal's and White Castle have both started moving out of Nashville, TN. I've never been a big fan of either, but once a year I get a craving and now they are slowly disappearing.