People flocked to the quick-serve joints for their cheap and tasty cuisine.
But what are the most iconic fast-food items of all time?
To come up with our answer, we turned toYouGov’s rankings.
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Think of it as an upgraded Italian sub.
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Del Taco The Del Taco
you could’t go wrong with the titular item from this fast-food chain.
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The classic combo pizza comes with three meats, as well as three vegetables.
Now it boasts locations around the globe from Greece to South Africa.
Packed with14 grams of pea protein, this smoothie is the perfect way to refuel after exercising.
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you might still get a reliable smoothie at Orange Julius today, in plenty of fruit flavors.
Mac-and-cheese-topped pizza is absolutely genius.
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With its giant buns and equally giant beef patties, Whataburger has been wowing fans for decades.
Once part of the chain’s secret menu, the mouthwatering offering is now public knowledge.
The side dish menu includes Southern classics like fried okra, in addition to fast-food classics like fries.
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One of the subs that helped cement their sandwich success is their take on the Philly cheesesteak.
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Famous Star With Cheese
Playing off the chain’s logo, its signature burger is called the Famous Star.
It comes loaded with special sauce, mayo, onions, tomato, lettuce, and pickles.
Pair it with a burger and some cheese curds, and you’ve got a distinctly American meal.
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Loaded with five types of meat, this meal will satisfy any carnivore.
The cheeseburger is unassumingtwo slices of American cheese with two grilled freshly-ground beef patties on a toasted bun.
It became an instant classic after hitting the menu in the 90s.
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Their mass appeal largely comes from the tacos being deep-fried before lettuce and American cheese are added.
The catch of the day features two pieces of fried fish, two side dishes, and two hushpuppies.
Chipotle Burrito Bowls
In 1993, Chipotle debuted a tortilla-less version of its popular burritos.
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Now, many Mexican fast-food joints offer tacos and burrito bowls on their menus, too.
There are also seasonal Munchkin options, including pumpkin and apple cider options.
The original slidera two-by-two-inch steamed beef patty with chopped onions and a pickleis addictive.
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We bet you’ve got the option to’t have just one.
Sonic Cherry Limeade Slush
Sure, every fast-food restaurant has a fountain soda machine.
But not all of them have the crushed ice and slushy drinks that Sonic is so well-known for.
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Pair one with a corn dog and you’ve got a perfect meal.
The melt-in-your-mouth glazed donut is simple but incredibly delicious.
The unique waffle shape allowed for more ketchup to get into the friesand into your mouth.
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The idea became so successful that the company has now begun to focus more on carryout versus delivery.
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
ThePopeyes chicken sandwichsold out not long after it hit stores.
you’re free to still get fried chicken at Popeyes, of coursejust not in sandwich form.
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Twisting the frozen treat upside-down with the spoon in it tests how dense the ice cream actually is.
If the ice cream flops over, Dairy Queen will make you a new one on the spot.
There are always seasonal blizzards for fans to take advantage of, too.
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These warm lunchtime tacos come in a variety of options, includingbean-based tacos for vegetarians.
It’s become so iconic that other chains have tried to replicate it.
But the name is seared in grease for Pizza Hut lovers.
This iconic dessert was on the menu at the first-ever Wendy’s restaurant in 1969.
Domino’s Pepperoni Pizza
Domino’s is the gold standard for hot and delicious delivery pizza.
Its supremely crispy crust spiked with savory spices and juicy meat is mighty tasty.
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The chain made fried chicken a worldwide staple after it spread across the globe in the ’60s.
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