Zagat has released their Fast Food Survey for 2011 with the help of 6,000 fast food fans. The survey includes a huge list of the "top 5 best..." aspects of the fast fast food world. Here is a condensed version of the #1's for our readers.
Best Burger - Five Guys
Best Grilled Chicken - Chick-fil-A
Best Fried Chicken - KFC
Best Coffee - Starbucks
Best Ice Cream/ Custard - Ben & Jerry's
Top Smoothies/ Frozen Yogurt - Red Mango
Best Milkshake - Dairy Queen
Best Fish - Long Jon Silver's
Best Salads - Panera Bread
And racking up the points is McDonalds, who is the winner in these multiple categories: Best French Fries, Best Breakfast Sandwiches, Best Drive-Thru, Most Child-Friendly, Best Value, AND Best Value Menu!
Visit zagat.com if you would like to see the whole entire survey that includes a summary and a ranking for full serviced chains as well.