Checkers
“Plus they make Banana milkshakes.”
“I watched an episode of Undercover Boss that featured Checkers, which led me to seek one out here in NYC.”
Checkers
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
7 reviews
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Recently opened and a rare competition to the burger chains, it's nice to have you around here Checkers! I saw them open and wanted to go but never did because there's limited parking here and there's no drive through. Luckily it is right off the Queensborough Plaza and a short walk from the Queens Plaza subway stations. The only chain you'd see here was the Subway sandwich shop. On this strip of businesses it's a nice addition, no bigger burger chains to compete with. The place is small, not unexpected for the locale, only a few tables and has limited seating. The menu features classic American style food like burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, chili cheese fries, milkshakes, soda, hotdogs, etc… The menu is similar after all it falls into the category of a burger joint but things making it a bit unique for example are the fries, in my opinion better tasting, are battered and seasoned, if you had the fries from Popeyes, it's like those. You don't ask for them by name hoping to get fries like BK or McD's, you just order fries and they come like that. As of this writing you can get a two for six dollars of the following: either a chicken sandwich (forget name) or the Bacon Roadhouse burger (I got two), the bread is not a bun but sort of sliced bread, toasted, nicely done, seemed really fresh. I thought the burger was okay to good, nothing super great, but unique on it's own combination of beef (a different texture and taste than other chains), cheese, bacon and I believe I detected onion, that's all, not sure of the sauce, just light ketcup? I'll be back to try something else for it was not bad. They make it like Wendy's on the spot so once you order, there are times where there are a bunch of people with their receipts waiting for their order with you.
-Don't believe I saw a restroom
-No condiment or utensil stand
-Soda fountain behind the counter
+Bright and Clean
+Fresh
+Good Service
Next I want to see a Hardee's around these parts!!!
I wanted to come here because I saw their CEO on the Undercover Boss and was impressed by his philosophy and goals to bring Checkers to the next level. I was disappointed when I came to this location.
They were so slow. This is supposed to be a fast food chain! I only ordered a shake, which should take no time to prepare. There were 2 customers before me and they took their time to order. Yet, the kitchen staff should be efficient! I saw a few sit in the back and one manning the register while she worked in the kitchen. Then, there was only 1 girl working at the kitchen full time.
The shake arrived like 5 minutes later and was actually very good and cheap. $3 for a giant shake. But the wait was really discouraging.
This was my first time eating at Checkers.
The hot wings were great….. The chicken was crispy and the hot sauce had just enough heat.
I also ordered the shrimp and fries basket. The shrimps I can definitely do with out, they were nasty frozen shrimp. The fries were good.
I had a little problem understanding the person taking my order because he didn't speak English well and when he talked he had a heavy accent. It took a little time but we finally got the order together.
I'll definitely give this place another try, I'll just be sure to ordered something different.
Located by the base of the 59th Street Bridge. Better than the typical fast food restaurants. Tasty burgers and fries on the cheap. Short lines. Friendly, helpful staff.
This location is almost always busy during the daytime hours. A lot of construction workers, police cadets and regular passers-by. They have a great selection of options on the menu. Even a few good shakes and desserts.
I usually get 2 burgers. They have specials like 2 for $5 or 2 for $6 depending on your selection. I think their burgers are better than other fast food chains.
Don't come here looking to run in and out, there's pretty much alway a line. And you'll be standing since seating is pretty limited even with their bar style seating around the walls
While checkers food is pretty unhealthy, it's still really damn good! But this is by the far the absolute worst Checkers that I have ever been to. While the cashiers are generally nice, the remaining employees barely speak or read English, so they are often confused and are prepare the meals wrong. At times you will have to wait between 10-15 minutes to receive your order because they don;t know what they're doing back there.
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10/3/2013 Update
I had to come back can drop my review down to two stars. The employees are clueless as to how they're making their orders, take forever to make a simple order, as well as seeing someone praying on the floor in the kitchen area.
This fast food chain is not as well known here but multiple locations have opened throughout NYC. I decided to give them a try and see how they compare to the competition.
Their menu has a very good selection. Besides the usual burgers, chicken sandwiches, and french fries, they also sell hot dogs, fried chicken, and milkshakes. Two of their more unique offerings in relation to other chains are the chili cheese fries (with bacon and ranch dressing) and the banana milkshakes.
Their signature sandwich, the Big Buford, is a double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo. It was similar in taste to a Wendy's burger, except bigger and with a thicker bun. And like Wendy's, the slice of cheese on it was not melted. It was pretty good.
I also had the chili cheese fries. The french fries themselves are good. They reminded me of the cajun fries that Popeye's sells except not spicy and slightly smaller in size. They have a similar texture, seasoning and the crisp starchiness. However, the chili and the cheese was overkill, because it made everything way too salty.
I would be interested in sampling a couple more things in the future.