8 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Payson

By the Bucket Italian • $
319 AZ-260, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Bucket of Meatballs and Spaghetti
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatball Sub
Toasted

“If you're craving spaghetti with red sauce, meatballs, and garlic bread for a fast and easy meal you've come to the right place. By the Bucket serves pasta, well, by the bucket. The portion sizes are for 1, 2, or 5 people with the option to add on meatballs. We got the 1 person bucket with 2 meatballs to share since we had a big lunch and weren't super hungry. Split between two adults and a kiddo the portions were just right. The sauce was plentiful and the pasta was cooked slightly beyond al dente. The meatballs were sizeable, dense in texture, and well seasoned. The bread was wrapped in foil and had lightly crispy edges with a soft interior. Overall it's a decent and affordable option for a family meal.“

4.4 Superb241 Reviews
Mike's Fish and Chips Fast Food • $
516 S Beeline Hwy, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Fish Shrimp and Chips
Chicken Sandwich
Oysters & Chips
Cocktail Sauce
French Fries
Tarter Sauce
Fried Shrimp
Onion Rings
Fish & Chips
Shrimp Taco

“I ordered what I always have ordered over the years at "Mikes Fish and Chips ":yesterday Feb 22,2024. It was delicious! Mike talked with me about the hamburgers they have,Very popular from what I understand. So I decided to come back the next day and see what all the rage was about. Mike was right! GREAT HAMBERGER! Stop by Mikes and see for yourself Great Food,great staff. Thank you,your the best!!“

4.5 Superb92 Reviews
Burger King Burgers • $
301 S Beeline Hwy, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Original Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Impossible Whopper
Bacon Cheeseburger
Breakfast Sandwich
Mozzarella Sticks
Chocolate Shake
Chicken Nuggets
Double Whopper
French Fries

“Traveling from Phoenix to Indianapolis and stopped here for a quick eat before hitting the road again. We walked in and were immediately greeted by a sweet lady (I believe her name was Irene.) The service was the FASTEST l've ever seen at any fast food restaurant. We ordered and sat down and our name was called within one minute. Very clean restaurant with clean bathrooms and I could tell the manager on duty really cared about the service the employees were providing. 1000% recommend this location for anyone wanting fast, easy, and kind service!“

3.9 Good71 Reviews
Five Guys Fast Food • $
401 S Beeline Hwy, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Free Peanuts While You Wait
Cheeseburger mmmmmm
Bacon Cheeseburger
Little Hamburger
Five Guys Style
Bacon Cheese Dog
Veggie Sandwich
Whipped Cream
Little Fries
Bacon Burger

“They share a space in a small outdoor mall like area that has a drive-thru. Unfortunately, the drive-thru is just for the dunkin' donuts. It's not obvious from the outside because it looks like it's a drive-in for any or all of the vendors in there because there's a sign overhead that indicates all three logos. I went in the drive-thru and got trapped. Was there for 15 minutes waiting just to get out. Don't make this mistake. If you think that there's a drive-thru for five guys, there is not. On top of that. There were only three customers ahead of me. It took almost 20 minutes to get my single hamburger. For the price that they charge you would think they can afford to hire more help than the three individuals that were there doing everything. One was jumping back and forth from the register and packing fries. The other two were making burgers. They really need to look at in and out burger and how fast they can provide. Food which I'm betting is 3x faster. Not sure I will go back soon because of this. Fast food means fast food. It doesn't mean 20 minutes to get a hamburger with placards all over the wall that say they are the best in 2019.“

3.9 Good60 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
805 AZ-260, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Fish Dinner with Two Sides I Ordered Double Coleslaw
Chocolate and Vanilla Waffle Cone
Cheddar Butterburger with Bacon
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Butter Burger and Fries
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders Basket
Butterburger & Fries
Hamburger with Fries

“For the past 9 years I've lived on the east coast, having moved away from Arizona after 3 decades. I mention this fact because unfortunately, we don't have any Culver's restaurants where I'm located.My Godmother who lives in Buckeye has been touting the deliciousness of her local Culver's for the past few years, much to my parents' and my chagrin and envy ?.But lucky me, I was able to visit the Valley of the Sun for 2 weeks in February 2024. So a few weeks ago I found myself on a drive back down from Pinetop/Show Low with my Aunt. As we drove through Payson, we ended up stopping at a Culver's. My 9-year drought was over ?.I ordered a medium sized order of their pretzel bites and my Aunt grabbed a fish dinner. If I remember correctly, it had 2 pieces of cod or haddock, a side of coleslaw, a side of steamed broccoli, and a roll included. She skipped the fries.She ended up sharing a little bit of everything from her fish dinner with me and I gave her a few of my pretzel bites. Together we had a feast.A few things I noticed...Yes, the prices for their food is a bit higher. However, their portions are GINORMOUS. If you plan it right, you could split a meal between multiple parties if you're on a budget or enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day.They also had a ton of staff. My Aunt chimed in while we were eating and said that they always have more staff present than they seem to need. But this allows them to always make sure that their patrons are getting the service they require.It was also really cool that we got to sit down in the dining room and that a server brought our order to us. We didn't have to wait up at the counter for it to be ready. For someone who suffers from a spinal injury, that was really nice. And their dining room was a step up, as well. Very spacious and there were even plugs for your devices I believe at our table (in the wall). We weren't on top of each other which was nice because my Aunt and I ended up having an impromptu conversation during that lunch at Culver's that got rather deep. Tears were shed. But anyhoo! I was grateful for the privacy that our table provided.Lastly, and I'd say most importantly, is something my Aunt recounted to me that she witnessed at another Culver's a month or 2 prior. She had seen them training a new hire, an individual who was disabled. They seemed to have been on the spectrum or handicapped, yet were being treated with respect and compassion. This was coming from both their employers and the other patrons around them.Being disabled myself, I often deal with judgement thrown at me because I don't "look disabled" on the outside to people. When I'm forced to utilize an electric cart at the grocery store sometimes because of my debilitating back pain, I'll get comments. So when I hear of other individuals who have disabilities that are more difficult to hide, yet are thriving in a work environment, against a lot of odds, then this makes me stand up and take notice.In conclusion, Culver's did not disappoint. The only reason why it gets 4 and not 5 stars is because it's a fast food chain and it's not gourmet dining. Perhaps I'll change my mind if I get their custard next time ??. I know this is a longer review, so I appreciate your time in reading this far. I hope the individuals who have Culver's in their neighborhoods continue to enjoy this restaurant chain, and until my next trip out west...peace, love, and blessings.“

3.8 Good99 Reviews
Chester's Chicken Fast Food • $$
706 AZ-260, Payson
4 Good23 Reviews

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Arby's

Arby's Fast Food • $
167 N Beeline Hwy, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders and Curly Fries
Pecan Chicken Sandwich
Beef Sliders
Arby

“Standard Arby's, but the order taker could put a smile on his face and speak louder to us old farts :).One thing I noticed, thst it appears Arby's is going the way of other fast food restaurants. The Arby's meat was pre-slicd and kept in a warming drawer to make the sandwich. Guess the old days of slicing the fresh beef in front of you is going by the wayside like other good things.“

3.7 Good49 Reviews
Wendy's Fast Food • $
911 S Beeline Hwy, Payson

Customers` Favorites

Wendy’S Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Frosty Desserts
Wendy’S Taco Salad and Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato
Southwest Chicken Avocado Salad
Wendy's Frosty Dipped Fries
Wendy's Fresh-Made Salads
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Southwest Avocado Salad
Spicy Chicken Sandwich

“After watching a Dude Perfect YouTube video about fries comparison from fast food restaurants, we did our own taste tests locally in Payson and our family's overwhelming decision was Wendy's had the best fries! Now they have a $3 key chain tag where you can get a free junior frosty with any purchase for a year! AND all the funds go to adoptions! We love supporting that and who can argue with $3 for 365 Jr Frosties!“

3.6 Good76 Reviews
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