Habit Burger & Grill was selected as the best fast casual restaurant in the United States during USA TODAY's 10Best 2025 Awards on Wednesday (July 16).

The California-based chain topped the annual fast casual restaurants list after being excluded in 2023 and 2024.

"Since 1969, Habit Burger & Grill has been offering a diverse array of menu items spanning from chicken clubs to Caesar salads to ahi tuna filets, but the restaurant chain really shines when it comes to red meat. Charburgers are a particular menu highlight thanks to their method of preparation, with each individual sandwich chargrilled over an open flame before serving," USA TODAY wrote.

Qdoba Mexican Eats, which topped last year's list, ranked second, followed by Torchy's Tacos, Portillo's and Culver's. USA TODAY's full list of America's top 10 best fast food restaurants is included below:

Habit Burger & Grill
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Torchy's Tacos
Portillo's
Culver's
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Shake Shack
Moe's Southwest Grill
Panera Bread
Five Guys

USA TODAY's 10Best editors worked alongside a panel of experts comprised of Carly Caramanna, Jamie Davis Smith, Marilyn Johnson, Marla Cimini, Melanie Reffes and Rick Limpert to nominate their picks, which were then selected by readers in a vote to determine the winners.

"Our editors and readers independently select what you see on USA TODAY 10BEST. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission," USA TODAY wrote.

Del Taco was selected as the best fast food restaurant for the second consecutive year during the 10Best 2025 Awards.

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