Wendy's

I stopped in here for lunch and I am glad I did. I highly recommend ordering before you arrive as…read morethis place is truly a Carryout with limited space and seating although the wait for your food if you order in the store is not too bad. The staff here were very helpful and friendly. I got the cheesesteak fries and the portion was huge. I definitely couldn't finish it all. The food was well seasoned and hot. I definitely will be back again whenever I am in the area.

The food is amazing The customer service is good…read moreThe wait time is about 15mins The parking is ample I came all the way from Fairfax and it was worth the drive!

Original cheesesteak w/ provolone

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Cheesesteak with cheese whiz

Chick-fil-A

3.5(170 reviews)

2.9 mi

Like all Chick-fil-a restaurants, they are always so packed, service is the gold standard, but the…read morefriendzied chaos is also unavoidable. Getting through the drive through is the only downside. You have to loop around the restaurant three times to get through. It's absolutely nuts and the only reason I wouldn't recommend this store.

Absolutely despicable behavior and extremely poor customer service. I recently tried the mac and…read morecheese for the first time, so every now and then, I have a taste for it. Today's visit was for this very reason. Upon arrival, the line was already long and disorganized, but to add to the lack of efficiency, a female staff member who was taking payments decided that she would exhibit the lowest level of customer service today. I am not sure where she thinks she works, but she does not have the right to disrespect customers. Not only did she initiate the disrespect, but also perpetuated it by going on and on about it. This female employee actually had the audacity to engage in a back and forth disagreement about the contactless payment process, while smirking the entire time. Instead of taking the payment, ensuring that it went through and staying quiet, she decided that she felt superior about how contactless payments work. The manner in which she handled the situation, proceeded to discuss it with the customer behind me and then call her general manager Noemie on the walkie talkie was all out of order. Instead of the manager coming to me to determine what happened and doing nothing, she should have spoken to the employee about the unprofessionalism of initiating and arguing with customers. Completely despicable behavior and an absolute disregard for customer service etiquette. At the end of the day, an employee's behavior, whether good or bad is indicative of the leadership.

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Shake Shack Mall in Columbia

3.9(294 reviews)

5.6 mi

It's been a while since I've been back to this Shake Shack, but the addition of 3 new mobile…read moreordering monitors seemed a good idea to me. At first I did f like the personal interfacing, but I quickly got used to liking it more! The pictures on the touch screen proved colorful, accurate, and helpful. At check out, the screen prompts you to add your name and to pick an order number from the available numbers stacked on the counter. It was not immediately there, but we put "67"! So we waited for our number to be called! It made us smile! We ordered the Shack Burger, Cheese Fries, and regular Vanilla Shake all of which cost a lot more than it should. All this to still say that the food was still very good. The burger patty on the Shack Burger is "smash" grilled with the perfect crunch and give and was oh so delicious. The crinkle cut fries had a cheese topping that is very creamy, not too runny, and is just perfect! The Vanilla shake was so good, we polished it off before we could take a photo! This place wasn't very busy for a late Tuesday afternoon, there was LOTS of available eat in seating to be had. The bathrooms here were clean too! Parking is always free because it's part of a mall/strip mall, hooray for FREE parking!

This was my first time visiting any Shake Shack location, here in Columbia, Maryland. I was…read moreactually surprised during my visit, because I was really thinking that this was going to be one of those awesome 5-star experiences, but it just wasn't. As I approached this business, I found the outside to be clean and the landscaping was pleasant. After entering, I was immediately faced with a bunch of kiosks for customers to place their orders. I just don't like kiosks. To me, this just shows me a business that is trying to reduce their customer service by not hiring cashiers and making the customer perform the cashier's job with no cost benefit to the customer. After placing my order, I was then questioned with how much I would like to tip. I found this to be even more annoying. What am I tipping for? The quality of the food?...I haven't eaten it yet. The quality of the service?...I haven't received any yet. Tipping BEFORE any experience is ridiculous and presumptuous. To me, tipping is a way for the customer to show that they are satisfied (or highly satisfied) with the experience they have had AFTER they have had it. I ended up ordering the double SmokeShack Burger, which comes with two beef patties, cheese, bacon, cherry peppers, and ShackSauce. The burger was really delicious, but I was surprised by how small it was for being a double. I also ordered the Bacon Cheese Fries, which are crinkle cut French fries topped with cheese sauce and bacon. This was pretty good too, but not as good as I thought it would be. For my drink I was going to get a soda-pop, but then I decided to try their Shack-Made Lemonade. It tasted weird, and I regretted getting it. I was served at my table by a server who delivered my food without saying a word. While eating my meal, I noticed that the inside of the restaurant looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while. In fact, I did not see anyone cleaning anything inside during my entire visit. Even more disturbing was the lack of friendliness of the employees. I kid you not, there were about a dozen people working here during my visit and I did not see a single employee crack a smile...not for anyone. While leaving, I decided to order their Chocolate Blackout Pudding Shake. After getting back to my hotel with this for dessert, I only had a few spoonfuls. Again, this tasted weird. I ended up throwing out 90% of it because it just wasn't very tasty. In total, I spent over $33, which is a ridiculously high cost for one fast food meal. In comparison with my favorite fast food restaurant, In-N-Out (primarily in the western U.S.), I can get a similar meal at In-N-Out for about HALF the cost. I don't know about you, but if I pay substantially more I expect a substantially better experience. I hope that the other Shake Shack businesses don't operate like this one; This was NOT a worthwhile experience, especially considering the cost.

Inside Shake Shack

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The dining area and order area inside Shake Shack location

Five Guys

3.6(81 reviews)

2.3 mi

Stopped in from traveling to this location and the service was excellent. The food was right on par…read morewith other franchises.

Love 5 Guys...that said, they need to lower the volume on the music from 120db and clean the bathroread more

Little lunch

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

The Big Greek Cafe

4.4(65 reviews)

3.0 mi

Great food and service every time! The food arrives delicious and as advertised whether it's…read moreordered in person or is delivered!

Fast casual at its best, The Big Greek Cafe has quickly become one of our go-to family spots. The…read morefood is fresh, flavorful, and consistently hits the mark without breaking the bank. The Little Hercules kids meal is an incredible value, and our child absolutely loved the chicken skewers with the perfectly seasoned orzo pasta. The gyro Greek salads are always solid, with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and plenty of flavor. But the real standout is the Wednesday gyro wrap special. You honestly cannot beat a $7 gyro wrap these days, especially when it is this good. Scarlet is a delight to the establishment. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and always makes great recommendations that keep us coming back.

Inside- It was HOPPING on Wednesday for $7 gyros and the line moved wildly fast with not much wait for the food!

Hercules Burger

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Fish sandwich and potatoes.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.2(100 reviews)

3.2 mi

What can I say, I have been wanting to try Raising Cane's for years. A buddy of mine from Louisiana…read morealways talk about it. So, now I wanted to like the chicken strips. They are good but not amazing. I did enjoy the coleslaw. The place was packed. I got my order quickly and it was fresh. I am just not a big fan. I do hope you give them a try, maybe you will enjoy them more than me. The restaurant was clean, a little noisy but it was filled to capacity.

I rarely give 5 stars, but loved everything about this place…read more They have a huge parking lot and a large drive through, so ordering should be a breeze. Interior of the restaurant is bright and spacious, but on a very busy night it could be challenging. Restrooms are clean, large, gender neutral and handicap accessible. Service was great! Not sure if it was the time of the day, but they weren't busy, so they took my order right away and it came out quickly. Went on a Thursday afternoon. Food-Awesome! Chick fil A has a serious contender. The chicken had just the right amount of seasoning, it was tender and juicy, and the batter was light and crispy. Highly enjoyed it, will definitely be returning. Thank you for an awesome experience!

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Bon Fresco

4.6(712 reviews)

3.4 mi

Stumbled upon this place while looking for a deli shop. It was easy to find but you can tell it…read moregets busy. The place is a good size but on the smaller side. They have a variety of sandwiches, salads and soups. As well as pastries and glass bottled drinks. Staff were friendly and helped me decide which sandwich to choose since it was my first time there. I went with the Picante Chicken sandwich which has a good amount of heat from their house made picante sauce, tasted delicious and the bread was soft and fresh. I also got the potato salad as a side. The portion is small but a great sample size for me to determine if I want a bigger size next time, which I will get a bigger size my next visit. Overrall, great first sandwich, awesome service. Also saw alot of people come pick up their order. Can't wait to go back!

How have I never reviewed this place????? Been here so many times. Geez I started coming here 15…read moreyears ago with work friends. Because it's just that good. My understanding is that all of the baked goods are made from scratch fresh daily in the restaurant. So the breads are great. The various sandwiches and other lunchtime mains are fantastic. Service is great -- the staff is always polite and happy. Definitely not quiet but not loud at all. It is very small with limited and tight tables. Buddy and I sat outside today to eat, surprisingly. It's mid-winter.

BROWNIE

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.2(103 reviews)

1.8 mi

This location of Jersey Mike's is the worst I've been to. They unfortunately are seriously…read moreunderstaffed, and service, though relatively friendly is SLOW SLOW SLOW. I used the Jersey Mike's app to order a sandwich at 11:30. The app said it would be ready at 11:45am. When I got there, there was a long line of people waiting. The staff were feverishly trying to complete a large order. So every other order was on hold while they scrambled around. Seemed like they didn't even know how to efficiently get the order done. Everyone else waited, angrily, and some people just stormed out. Net is, it took almost 30 minutes to get a sandwich. They initially forgot to give me a cup for the drink I ordered, and then I discovered their soda fountain was out of Diet Pepsi syrup. Net is, avoid this Jersey Mike's location, or order at least 45 minutes ahead.

Review update: Still my favorite "national" sandwich chain,…read moreI go every couple of months. Still very good value for the money. Staff are nice though I usually show up within 20 minutes of closing. Updating mostly to comment that I'm not a fan of the wheat bread, and most of their subs I've had will be better on white or rosemary parm.

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California Grill & Pizza Elkridge

4.0(129 reviews)

0.6 mi

One of best food experiences in 2025. Excellent menu choices and had a hard time settling with just…read morethe Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl. Great presentation and healthy portion size. Everyone working there is nice and super helpful. Kudos to the owner! Lots to choices here and something for everyone!

The spaghetti here is to die for . The recent updated interior is a great touch . Anything I have…read morehad here is a hit.

Buffalo Chicken Bites

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CAVA

4.1(397 reviews)

2.9 mi

I come here all the time--it's one of my go-to spots for a fast, efficient lunch. The setup is…read moresuper convenient: you walk down the line and customize your bowl or pita with all your favorite toppings. My usual order is the power greens topped with chicken and lamb meatballs, hummus, eggplant dip, tzatziki, tomatoes, and cucumbers, all finished with their lemon tahini dressing. It's always fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. They also have a great selection of fruit drinks--my favorite is the blueberry lavender. Another big plus is their rewards program. You earn points with every visit, and I've already scored free pita chips and drinks. Overall, it's a reliable spot for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.

The steak bowl I ordered was pretty good, flavorful. Despite ordering a preset bowl, I was still…read moreable to make specific toppings decisions in this Chipotle-esque style eatery. The space was large, bright, and well appointed and the staff was friendly and competent enough, but the cost of the bowl was too much. Paying around $18 for a casual lunch isn't it. Plus the accompanying pita bread was subpar.