Whether your fast food order of choice is a burger and fries, a hot dog, fried chicken, or a pizza, you're spoilt for choice in America. But forget the big chains – across the US you'll find plenty of longstanding fast food joints that stay true to age-old original recipes, as well as diners that have served fries and fried chicken for generations. Here's our pick of the best spots still operating today.

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 oldest fast food restaurants in every US state, ranked