Fast-food face-off
Where would you stop for a burger or a sandwich?
A ranking of where you would stop, not a nutrition claim and not a review of the shop on your corner. Menus and ownership differ by country.
Harvey’s and the Canadian A&W are on the list because they are part of this argument in Canada. If you are somewhere else, edit the copy and use the chains you can actually drive to.
Rank two options at a time. Leave out anything you cannot judge. You can share the result or, on a public list, add your order to the visitor tally.
4–8 options keeps it quick. Leave at least two checked. You can adjust the order at the end.
What is on this list
The order here is a starting shortlist, not a ranking. Notes are context so a group can tell similar options apart.
- McDonald’s
- McDonald’s is a global burger chain. The core order is burgers, fries, and, in the morning, breakfast. Menus differ by country.
- Wendy’s
- Wendy’s sells burgers, including a square patty, and the Frosty frozen dairy dessert. Founded in the United States.
- Burger King
- Burger King’s flagship sandwich is the Whopper. The chain markets the burgers as flame-grilled. Menus differ by country.
- A&W
- A&W is known for root beer and burgers. The Canadian and American chains are separate companies, so the menu depends on which one you are near.
- Harvey’s
- Harvey’s is a Canadian burger chain. You add toppings at the counter rather than receiving a fully dressed burger by default.
- Five Guys
- Five Guys sells burgers and fries. The company says its fries are cooked in peanut oil. Read the allergen guide if that matters for anyone in the car.
- Subway
- Subway sells made-to-order sandwiches. The topping line is the point. Ingredients and bread recipes have changed over time, so read the board.
- Taco Bell
- Taco Bell sells Mexican-inspired fast food. It is a specific menu, not a claim about regional Mexican cooking.
Visitor rankings
Finish the pairs, then add your order from the results screen. Pickaside stores a random id in this browser and the order you submit. It does not ask for your name on a public list.
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Questions about this list
Is A&W the same company everywhere?
No. The Canadian and American A&W chains are separate companies that share a history and a root-beer reputation. The menu you get depends on which one is near you.
Why mention peanut oil?
Five Guys cooks its fries in peanut oil and says so in its allergen information. That is a practical reason to rule the stop out, not a comment on the burgers. Check the current allergen guide before you go.