Colorado Springs/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 22, 2020
The 5 best fast food spots in Colorado SpringsSantana’s Vegan Grill. | Photo: Lauren S./Yelp

In search of a new favorite fast food spot?

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

Now's your chance to duck in to the latest trending spots, since consumer spending at quick serve food and beverage businesses tends to rise in January in the Colorado Springs area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of small business software for online reviews management. Estimated daily customers per business at Colorado Springs-area quick serve food and beverage businesses last year rose by 12% in January over the month before.

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1. Santana’s Vegan Grill

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First on the list is Santana’s Vegan Grill. Located at 3220 Austin Bluffs Parkway in northeast, it is the highest-rated fast food restaurant in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 250 reviews on Yelp.

2. Drifter's Hamburgers

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Next up is Briargate's Drifter's Hamburgers, situated at 1485 Jamboree Drive. With four stars out of 148 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Fat Shack

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Fat Shack, a location of the chain located at 3735 Bloomington St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fast food spot 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews.

4. MOD Pizza

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A member of the chain MOD Pizza is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 24 Yelp reviews. Head over to 13461 Bass Pro Drive, Suite 100, to see for yourself.

5. Grand Gyros

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Last but not least, check out Grand Gyros, which has earned four stars out of 36 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Greek spot at 3980 Palmer Park Blvd.


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