Canadian Fast Food

  • A&W Canada – A&W was originally founded in California, but A&W Canada became its own entity in 1956. Known for its root beer, burgers, and fries.
  • Barburrito – Founded in 2005 in Ontario, Barburrito is a Mexican fast food chain specializing in burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, with fresh ingredients and customizable options.
  • Ben & Florentine – Founded in 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Ben & Florentine is a breakfast and brunch restaurant chain known for its omelets, crepes, and other hearty breakfast options.
  • Big T’s BBQ – Based in Calgary, Alberta, Big T’s BBQ is known for its Southern-style BBQ dishes, including smoked meats, ribs, and hearty sides.
  • Booster Juice – Founded in 1999 in Edmonton, Alberta, Booster Juice offers smoothies and other healthy options like wraps, bowls, and juice drinks.
  • Cactus Club Café – Founded in Vancouver, BC, Cactus Club Café is a popular chain offering contemporary casual dining, with a diverse menu ranging from burgers to seafood and salads.
  • Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch – Founded in 1987 in Montreal, Quebec, Cora’s is known for its breakfast and brunch dishes, including pancakes, omelets, and fresh fruit.
  • Coffee Time – Founded in 1982 in Ontario, Coffee Time is a coffeehouse chain known for coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods.
  • Extreme Pita – Founded in 1997 in Ontario, Extreme Pita offers customizable pita sandwiches with a variety of fresh fillings, including proteins, veggies, and sauces.
  • Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria – Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Famoso serves Neapolitan-style pizzas and offers a fast-casual dining experience with fresh, quality ingredients.
  • Fifty’s Restaurant – Founded in 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Fifty’s specializes in retro-style diner food, offering burgers, fries, milkshakes, and other classic American fast food.
  • Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub – Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Garbonzo’s is known for its delicious wood-fired pizzas, as well as sandwiches, salads, and hearty comfort food.
  • Harvey’s – Founded in 1959 in Toronto, Harvey’s specializes in customizable burgers and fast food items like fries and chicken sandwiches.
  • Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill – Founded in 1987 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Jack Astor’s offers a casual dining experience with a wide variety of American comfort foods like burgers, wings, and salads.
  • Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse – Founded in 1978 in Ontario, Kelsey’s offers a casual dining experience with a focus on hearty meals like ribs, burgers, and pasta dishes.
  • Koryo Korean Barbeque – Founded in 1992 in Toronto, Koryo offers Korean-inspired fast food, including grilled meats, rice bowls, and noodle dishes.
  • La Prep – Founded in 1986 in Montreal, Quebec, La Prep is a quick-service café offering fresh, healthy food options like sandwiches, soups, and salads.
  • Mary Browns – Founded in 1969 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Known for its delicious, hand-battered, and freshly prepared fried chicken.
  • M&M Food Market – Founded in 1980 in Mississauga, Ontario, M&M Food Market is a retail chain that specializes in frozen foods, but they also offer prepared meals and snacks similar to fast food.
  • Montana’s BBQ & Bar – Founded in 1995 in Calgary, Alberta, Montana’s is a Canadian casual dining chain that serves BBQ-style dishes, ribs, steaks, and burgers.
  • Mr. Sub – Founded in 1968 in Toronto, Mr. Sub is a Canadian sub sandwich chain known for its variety of subs, including deli meats, seafood, and veggie options.
  • Mucho Burrito – Founded in 2006 in Calgary, Alberta, Mucho Burrito offers a Mexican-inspired fast food menu, including burritos, tacos, and quesadillas.
  • Opa! of Greece – Founded in 1993 in Ontario, Opa! of Greece serves Greek-inspired fast food, including souvlaki, pita wraps, and fresh salads.
  • Pizza Delight – Founded in 1968 in Shediac, New Brunswick. Known for its wide variety of pizzas, pasta dishes, and signature sides like garlic bread and chicken wings, Pizza Delight has become a staple in the Maritimes and across Canada.
  • Pizza 73 – Founded in 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta. Known for its wide variety of pizzas, including specialty pizzas, wings, and sides.
  • Pizza Nova – Founded in 1963 in Toronto, Ontario, Pizza Nova offers pizza, pasta, and other Italian-inspired fast food items, with a strong presence in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Presse Café – Founded in 1993 in Montreal, Quebec, Presse Café is a fast-casual café chain offering coffee, sandwiches, wraps, and salads, with a focus on fresh ingredients.
  • Pita Pit – Founded in 1995 in Kingston, Ontario, Pita Pit is a fast food chain offering customizable pita wraps filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, and sauces.
  • Smokes Poutinerie – Founded in 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Smokes Poutinerie is known for its unique takes on the classic Canadian dish, poutine, offering a variety of toppings and combinations.
  • Second Cup – Founded in 1975 in Toronto, Second Cup is a Canadian coffeehouse chain similar to Starbucks, offering coffee, tea, and light food options.
  • St. Louis Bar & Grill – Founded in 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, St. Louis Bar & Grill specializes in wings, ribs, and other comfort foods, offering a casual, sports bar atmosphere.
  • Swiss Chalet – Founded in 1954 in Toronto, Swiss Chalet is famous for its rotisserie chicken and classic comfort food, with a focus on family dining.
  • Taco Time – Founded in 1960 in Calgary, Alberta, Taco Time offers a variety of Mexican-inspired fast food, including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
  • Thai Express – Founded in 2004 in Montreal, Quebec, Thai Express offers fast-casual Thai food, including curries, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.
  • The Keg – Founded in 1971 in Vancouver, British Columbia, The Keg is a popular steakhouse chain offering a casual dining experience with steak, seafood, and other comfort foods.
  • The Salad Loop – Founded in 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia, The Salad Loop is a fast food chain that focuses on fresh, healthy salad options with various toppings and dressings.
  • Wild Wing – Founded in 1999 in Vaughan, Ontario, Wild Wing specializes in chicken wings with various sauces, and it offers a sports-bar atmosphere for dining.
  • Yogen Früz – Founded in 1986 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Yogen Früz specializes in frozen yogurt and offers a variety of flavors and toppings.