Which fast food restaurants will reign supreme? Vote now

Eating quickly and cheaply is certainly an appealing activity, especially when you’re traveling. And since fast food restaurants are usually easy to find, easy to access, and offer a variety of options for different tastes and dietary preferences, they’re perfect for groups on the go. Not to mention, some fast food chains offer regional specialties, allowing you to try new dishes and cuisines.

USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of fast food aficionados have made their top picks for fast food and fast food restaurants in 10 categories. Now it’s up to you to vote for your favorites and determine the winners. Voting ends Monday, July 8 at noon ET, and you can vote once per day, per category.

Click on each category below to vote:

Best Fast Casual Restaurant

Fast-casual restaurants have become more popular than ever in the United States, thanks to their convenience and affordability. Customers appreciate the fact that these restaurants offer easy and quick access to delicious food without sacrificing quality.

A jury of experts has selected 20 exemplary candidates, and now it’s up to you to decide the winner. What is your favorite fast-casual restaurant?

Vote: Best Fast Casual Restaurant »

Best Fast Food Breakfast

How do you turn a good morning into a better morning? A delicious breakfast, served with love and speed, is one of our favorite answers.

USA TODAY 10Best’s veteran travel editors teamed up with a panel of experts to put together a list of their top picks for a quick and satisfying morning treat. Now it’s your turn to determine who will quickly serve the best breakfast.

Vote: Best Fast Food Breakfast »

Best Fast Food Hamburger

We try not to think about those dark days when the burger menu at a restaurant was limited to “hamburger” and “cheeseburger.” Today’s menus are full of creative flavor combinations and offer diners a multitude of options for a truly customized burger.

With so many choices, it’s not enough to know which fast food chain has the best burger overall. The editors at USA TODAY 10Best and a panel of burger enthusiasts decided to crown the absolute best choices on these menus. We’ve compiled a short list of our top 20 burgers, and now it’s your turn to crown the best of the best.

Vote: Best Fast Food Burger »

Best Fast Food Fried Chicken

We live in a golden age, no pun intended, of fried chicken. Whether you’re craving bone-in fried chicken, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, or the mighty chicken sandwich, chances are there are dozens of drive-throughs in your area ready to take your order.

But which fast food chain serves the best fried chicken? USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of fast food experts have compiled a list of their top 20 picks, and we need your help to determine which fried chicken is best.

Vote: Best Fast Food Fried Chicken »

Best Fast Food Fries

In the immortal words of “Weird Al” Yankovic, “you might as well face the facts, you’re addicted to potatoes.” The math is also accurate, as National Geographic estimates that the average American devours nearly 30 pounds of fries per year. But which fries are the best?

USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of french fry fanatics have named their top picks for restaurants that serve fries in a flash, and now it’s your turn to pick the winners.

Vote: The Best Fast Food Fries »

Best fast food restaurant

Every day, tens of millions of Americans feast on irresistibly delicious food delivered to their hands within minutes (or less!) of placing an order. It takes a tremendous amount of work and preparation to deliver that kind of speed, quality, and scale.

The 21 restaurant chains nominated by USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of fast food fanatics have mastered the art. We need your help to determine which of these restaurants is the most remarkable.

Vote: Best Fast Food Restaurant »

Best Fast Food Sides

Sure, the fries are great, but why stop there? The inventive minds behind fast food restaurants are constantly dreaming up new side dishes. Whether it’s comfort food perfected, a clever twist on a longtime favorite, or a combination you never could have seen coming, these sides are often the main reason we we go to the drive-thru.

USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of fast food experts compiled a short list of their top 20 sides — beyond fries, of course — and now it’s your turn to pick the best of the best.

Vote: The Best Fast Food Side Dishes »

Best regional fast food

One of the most popular aspects of traveling is discovering local fast food joints, restaurants that are only found in a particular state or region. Whether it’s a longtime local favorite or a go-to place to dine at every time we’re in town, USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of fast food enthusiasts named 20 of the best regional fast food chains across the country.

Which regional fast food do you prefer?

Vote: Best Regional Fast Food »

Best restaurant for fast and healthy food

Eating healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time. Many chain restaurants cater to health-conscious diners, serving up delicious, affordable meals in minutes. Whether it’s part of the menu or a restaurant’s raison d’être, USA TODAY 10Best travel editors and a panel of fast-food experts have picked their favorite spots for affordable, fast-food fare.

We want to know what your favorite restaurant is for a quick and healthy meal. Vote now for your top choice.

Vote: Best restaurant for quick and healthy food »

Best Sandwich or Sub Shop

Every day, about half of Americans eat a sandwich, sometimes more than one! It’s not surprising, given the endless versatility of sandwiches. PB&J, chicken salad, roast beef and Swiss cheese, turkey and avocado, grilled cheese sandwich, BLT sandwich, French dips, Reubens: if you can fit it between two slices of bread, chances are millions of people take a bite today.

USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of sandwich experts have named 20 of the best sandwich, deli and sandwich shops in the country. But which one reigns supreme? That’s where you come in. Vote once a day for your favorite sandwich or deli shop.

Vote: Best sandwich or sub shop »

Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The top 10 nominees in each category will be announced on Wednesday, July 17.

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