Zagat Ranks Fast Food

September 7/Los Angeles/Los Angeles Times-- Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Subway, Panera, Starbucks and McDonald's are America's best and most popular chains, according to a Zagat survey.

More than 6,000 participants responded to the "2011 Fast Food Survey," which crowned Five Guys as Best Burger and Most Popular Large Fast Food Chain.

Not to be outdone, McDonald's took honors for Best Fast Food Value, Best Value Menu, Best Fries, Best Breakfast Sandwiches, Best Drive-Thru, Top Facilities (mega chains) and Most Child Friendly. Subway was first in the Most Popular Mega-Chain category, and Starbucks topped the Most Popular Quick-Refreshment Chain and Best Coffee lists. Best Salads and Top Facilities (large chains) props went to Panera.

Full-service chains also made the list, including Red Robin, Cheesecake Factory, Outback Steakhouse, IHOP and Chuck E. Cheese's.

The full survey results are available at zagat.com.

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