Zagat Fast-Food Survey Gives Good Marks to Bala Cynwyd Spots

Why are we here?

Are we alone in the universe?

What are the best places to get fast-food?

Bedeviled by the third question (but, for now at least, mute on the first two), the people at Zagat commissioned a brave team of 6,000 surveyors to scour the nation’s fast-food eateries, supersize themselves, and record their findings.

One year, and 779,000 meals later, here’s what they found.

From burgers and bacon to ice cream and coffee, the following top chains have locations within our Patch.

Chili’s Grill & Bar–located at –was recognized in the following Full-Service categories:

4. Best Burger

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries–located at –was recognized in the following Fast-Food categories:

1. Best Burger

2. Best French Fries

4. Top Food - Among Large Chains (up to 5,000 U.S. locations)

Kentucky Fried Chicken–located at –was recognized in the following Fast-Food categories:

1. Best Fried Chicken

3. Best Wings

3. Top Food - Among Mega Chains (more than 5,000 U.S. locations)

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant–located at –was recognized in the following Full-Service categories:

2. Best Salad

2. Best Value

3. Best Pasta

5. Best Dessert

Starbucks Coffee–located at –was recognized in the following Fast-Food categories:

1. Best Coffee

3. Top Facilities - Among Quick-Refreshment Chains

4. Top Service - Among Quick- Refreshment Chains

5. Best Drive-Thru