Cleveland/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 19, 2019
The 3 best fast food spots in ClevelandPhoto: Potbelly Sandwich Shop/Yelp

Looking for a mouthwatering fast food meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fast food spots around Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

Winter is the top season of the year for consumer spending at quick serve food and beverage businesses across the Cleveland area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management and business health for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Cleveland-area quick serve food and beverage businesses grew to $11 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Ohio City Burrito

Photo: ohio city burrito/Yelp

First on the list is Ohio City Burrito. Located at 1844 W. 25th St., the Mexican and fast food spot is the highest-rated fast food restaurant in Cleveland, boasting four stars out of 225 reviews on Yelp.

2. Old Fashion Hot Dogs

Photo: charles b./Yelp

Next up — and also in Ohio City — is Old Fashion Hot Dogs, situated at 4008 Lorain Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp, the fast-food burger and dog spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Photo: potbelly sandwich shop/Yelp

Finally, there's an outpost of the chain Potbelly Sandwich Shop, a downtown favorite, with four stars out of 45 reviews. Stop by 515 Euclid Ave. to hit up the fast food sandwich and salad spot the next time the urge strikes.


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