r/FastFood

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About r/FastFood

The /r/FastFood subreddit is for news, reviews, and discussions of fast food (aka quick-service), fast casual, and casual restaurants -- covering everything fast food from multinational chains, regional and local chains, independent and chain cafeterias and all-you-can-eat restaurants, independent and chain diners, independent hole-in-the-wall restaurants, convenience store and gas station prepared food, food trucks and food carts, the neighborhood taqueria, street vendors, etc.

The community at a glance

r/FastFood is a Subreddit for Foodies with roughly 304K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Food communities list.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Worst, Fast Food, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention fast food, burger, and breakfast sandwich.

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304K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +14.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 15K members
  • 2019: 25K members
  • 2020: 44K members
  • 2021: 80K members
  • 2022: 31K members
  • 2023: 20K members
  • 2024: 23K members
  • 2025: 24K members
  • 2026: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 67 members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Whataburger is Overrated
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Whataburger is Overrated
    1

Topics

  • Worst
    33 posts in the past month
    #1
    Worst
    33
  • Fast Food
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Best deal in fast food breakfast?
    #2
    Fast Food
    Best deal in fast food breakfast?
    28
  • Tired
    20 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    20
  • Chains
    18 posts in the past month
    #4
    Chains
    18
  • Struggling
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    12

Flair

  • News
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
    2. Taco Bell investigated over sickening thousands in over 30 states with explosive diarrhea
    3. Taco Bell and Taylor Farms sued by Ohio man hospitalized in Cyclospora outbreak
    #1
    News
    Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak · Taco Bell investigated over sickening thousands in over 30 states with explosive diarrhea · Taco Bell and Taylor Farms sued by Ohio man hospitalized in Cyclospora outbreak
    38
  • Review
    29 posts in the past month
    1. No one tells you this about Culver's
    2. I missed these so much.
    3. ARBY’S ANGUS CHEESESTEAK
    #2
    Review
    No one tells you this about Culver's · I missed these so much. · ARBY’S ANGUS CHEESESTEAK
    29
  • Rant/Rave
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Nothing faster than Panda
    2. $13.99 Classic Combo at Five Guys
    3. Why are we not McFlurry-ing the McFlurries?
    #3
    Rant/Rave
    Nothing faster than Panda · $13.99 Classic Combo at Five Guys · Why are we not McFlurry-ing the McFlurries?
    20
  • Question
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Best Fast Food MilkShake?
    2. which is better?
    3. Am i screwed?
    #4
    Question
    Best Fast Food MilkShake? · which is better? · Am i screwed?
    19
  • McDonald’s
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Got the Hawaii-exclusive gbreakfast platter! (McRice, McEggs, McPortuguese Mcsausage, and McSPAM)
    2. McDonald’s meals are overly expensive
    3. Update: I went to the Worlds Largest McDonald’s and it was like okay
    #5
    McDonald’s
    Got the Hawaii-exclusive gbreakfast platter! (McRice, McEggs, McPortuguese Mcsausage, and McSPAM) · McDonald’s meals are overly expensive · Update: I went to the Worlds Largest McDonald’s and it was like okay
    14

Product recommendations

  • fast food
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Best fast food
    2. I tried the basic cheeseburgers from 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best — Sonic Drive-In and Checkers both impressed me with their large but cheap burgers.
    3. The 12 Best Southern Fast Food Chains, According To Our Readers
    #1
    fast food
    Best fast food · I tried the basic cheeseburgers from 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best — Sonic Drive-In and Checkers both impressed me with their large but cheap burgers. · The 12 Best Southern Fast Food Chains, According To Our Readers
    16
  • burger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I tried the basic cheeseburgers from 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best — Sonic Drive-In and Checkers both impressed me with their large but cheap burgers.
    2. My Search for the Best Burger Delivery
    3. I Asked 4 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Burger and 2 Chains Dominated: Shake Shack and In-N-Out
    #2
    burger
    I tried the basic cheeseburgers from 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best — Sonic Drive-In and Checkers both impressed me with their large but cheap burgers. · My Search for the Best Burger Delivery · I Asked 4 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Burger and 2 Chains Dominated: Shake Shack and In-N-Out
    6
  • breakfast sandwich
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I Asked 6 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich and This Classic Won By a Landslide — the winner of our breakfast sandwich face-off is the McDonald's Egg McMuffin.
    2. I Asked 6 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich and This Classic Won By a Landslide — the winner of our breakfast sandwich face-off is the McDonald's Egg McMuffin.
    3. I Asked 6 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich and This Classic Won By a Landslide — the winner of our breakfast sandwich face-off is the McDonald's Egg McMuffin.
    #3
    breakfast sandwich
    I Asked 6 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich and This Classic Won By a Landslide — the winner of our breakfast sandwich face-off is the McDonald's Egg McMuffin. · I Asked 6 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich and This Classic Won By a Landslide — the winner of our breakfast sandwich face-off is the McDonald's Egg McMuffin. · I Asked 6 Chefs for the Best Fast Food Breakfast Sandwich and This Classic Won By a Landslide — the winner of our breakfast sandwich face-off is the McDonald's Egg McMuffin.
    4
  • chicken wings
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Fast Food Chicken Wings Ranked From Worst To Best
    2. [Question] Whose WINGS you would Recommend "Buffalo Wild Wings" or "Wing Stop"?
    #4
    chicken wings
    Fast Food Chicken Wings Ranked From Worst To Best · [Question] Whose WINGS you would Recommend "Buffalo Wild Wings" or "Wing Stop"?
    2
  • jimmy john’s
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I Asked 4 Chefs for the Best Cold Sub Chain, and There Was a Clear Favorite [Jimmy John’s]
    2. My job is going to order us jimmy johns for lunch today, what do you guys recommend
    #5
    jimmy john’s
    I Asked 4 Chefs for the Best Cold Sub Chain, and There Was a Clear Favorite [Jimmy John’s] · My job is going to order us jimmy johns for lunch today, what do you guys recommend
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/FastFood for?
Best for Foodies enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/FastFood free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/FastFood have?
Roughly 304K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/FastFood on?
r/FastFood runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/FastFood cover?
On the Hive Index, r/FastFood is organized under Foodies.
How do I join r/FastFood?
You can join r/FastFood by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Food communities like?
Communities for food lovers covering restaurant reviews, fast food culture, culinary experiences, and brand communities. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated food forums mix enthusiasts, brand fans, and food discount hunters in a range of casual to more serious food conversation.
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