Beloved Ohio Eatery Named 'Best Fast Food Restaurant' In The State

By Sarah Tate

July 25, 2025

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Fast food is a great option for if you're hungry and looking for a bite to eat but you're on the go and unable to sit down for a long meal. Fortunately, there are plenty of noteworthy eateries around Ohio that don't sacrifice on flavor in order to get food out quickly for all who stop by.

According to a list compiled by LoveFood, the best "fast food restaurant" in all of Ohio is Pleasant Ridge Chili Restaurant. This Cincinnati eatery not only offers a delicious take on Cincy-style chili, but it's menu is full of tasty options, from burgers and double decker sandwiches to salads and comforting breakfast favorites.

Pleasant Ridge Chili Restaurant, which has a 4.5 star rating on Google and nearly 2,700 reviews, is located at 6032 Montgomery Road.

Here's what the site had to say about this beloved spot serving delicious quick eats:

"Thinner than Texas style, and flavored with ingredients like chocolate and cinnamon, Cincinnati's famous chili is one of those love-or-hate dishes. If you're a devotee, head down to Pleasant Ridge Chili Restaurant, where fans say you'll taste the city's finest. This old-timey diner has been run by the Sideris family since 1964, and its signature Cincinnati-style chili is served the classic way: on top of spaghetti, fries or hot dogs, with a mound of grated cheese."

See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best fast food restaurants around the country. In the mood for more special, sit-down kind of meal? Check out our previous coverage of the Ohio establishment crowned the best "under the radar steakhouse" in the state.

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