From pizza to hot dogs and fried chicken to hamburgers, America is home to plenty of longstanding fast food joints that stay true to age-old original recipes. Here's our pick of the best spots still slinging fabulous fast food today, decades down the line.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most historic fast food spot in every state, counting down to the oldest of all.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated. In some cases, the oldest fast food restaurant in a state may not come highly recommended – here, we have selected another historic spot.

The tastiest historic fast food spots in every US state, ranked