Checkers Drive In

I wish that I could give them zero stars. They are seriously and consistently the worst fast food location I’ve ever been to. Why do I keep coming back? I’m hungry, starving, and around the corner… go figure. SMH

I’ve been here dozens of times. My food is always good. The service has been flawless. Not sure why other people are having such an awful experience.

This is muy favorite Checker’s ever! These young folks really make my day! Smiles, friendly, fast… and don’t get me started on their funnel cake! OMG x10! Try their cheese sticks! BEST I’ve EVER had! French fry coating instead of batter makes their cheese sticks amazing! Way to go!

I mean. The service is as awful as all the other fast food joints near the university. Nothing against the food but I feel so depressed and unable to enjoy my food after having to get my order taken by someone who seems so miserable & unhappy at their job.

The girls didn’t have their hair pulled back or hair nets. They also were confused with the order. Get it together Checkers.

This is the first time for me here. I tried the chicken sandwich and it was pretty good. The fries though… were the best part of the meal, i liked the seasoning on them and how they were cut. I’ll come back again once I’m back in D.C.

I know it’s just a Checkers but some of the people who work here are awful. I’ve had terrible service every time. Last night I wanted to ask for straws for our drinks (they didnt give us any) and ketchup but after giving me my food the lady quickly closed the window and turned her back to us. After trying to get her attention she just walked away. Absolutely rude.
I get that you don’t want to work on the weekends, but no one likes to be treated like that.

go here all the time. Although I don’t recommend their burgers… there are other very good items especially if you’re on a budget. Shrimp boxes, Deep sea doubles, funnel cake, and the cold creations are really good. Quick service and open early and late. Always get my order correct.

Really? You’re looking for a review on Checkers in Greenbelt?
Here’s one then. Getting the order correct is uneven w/​this place. Always has been. Well, from 1985 – 95, I boycotted going there because of having to send my food back three times one trip, so for that period I don’t know.
Last week (3÷15÷14) they got me again! Asked for a hotdog w/​onions. They asked if I wanted ketchup and mustard. I said just onions please. Got a dog w/​onions and mayo. A hot dog with mayonnaise???
The retry came out fine. Now if I go back seeing how the order comes out is going to be part of the entertainment. Gotta roll w/​the flow. Goodness this is Checkers not haute couture.
When I was a teen I loved going to Giffords for ice cream. They served great dishes w/​an attitude. They took no guff but gave it freely. It was part of the show. Intentional. Sadly getting the order right here may be viewed as entertainment but it isn’t meant intentionally.
Through the years, everyone’s been nice. I suspect the issue is high employment turnover coupled w/​inexperience. Watch the road sign. When it shows the weekly special and the words «help wanted» you can get a foreboding on your order’s accuracy.
Yeah, you can frequently smell the place. That can be a turn off or an attraction depending on the need for comfort food.

I frequent Checkers for Lunch from time to time since I work right down the street. I love their buffalo wings. Service is always friendly and fast. I have no complaints. It’s fast food and I get my food fast and it’s always tasty. Prices should be a lil lower in my opinion though.

Can’t complain, it was either you or
Mc’Donald’s, #BeDifferent
Grab a real burger, tasty fries and an old fashioned shake close to where you live and be satisfied, sometimes the simple things in life are the best! My stomach thanks you, Checkers.

Nasty food. Too much mayo. Bad quality meat. Messed up order.
Im being nice.

When I was in college, I had a 92 Corolla that had Built-​In Speeding Ticket Avoidance Technology — when I would hit 65mph, the car would shake like my abs when I’m holding that stupid 300-​inspired plank position for a minute, which is a whole 58 seconds longer than I’d prefer to hold it. Another awesome feature of this car was that it was part car, part Arm Exercising Device, i.e., manual windows. So coming to this Checker’s was a scary proposition.
You see, Checker’s has 2 drive thru lanes and I had to use the one on the right due to my Corolla’s AED. Conveniently, this was located right by the dumpster, and since this Checker’s has been around the block longer than Jenny, the stench can best be described as the offspring of Sewage and Bile’s son and Dog Poop and Durian’s daughter. And last time I checked, you kind of need your windows rolled down if you’re gonna order from the drive thru, so I faced a dilemna every time I went to this drive thru: breathe through my nose, which allows for filtering of the sewage/​bile/​dog poop/​durian particles but makes me wish I didn’t have the sense of smell, or breathe through my mouth, which smells like nothing but results in me eating sweage/​bile/​dog poop/​durian particles.
And no. Getting my big booty out of the car and walking to order was not an option.
But who’s laughing now?! Now I gots me a car with power windows and I can use the left drive thru window. Baller!
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Food — I for one like the Champ Burger and fries here, largely due to my youth when we would skip school to pick up 2 champ burgers and 2 small fries for $ 2.22. Heck, even the burger wrapper is greasy.

If you must go here for your Checkers fix, go here. But if you expect competent service from people who know how to make thick chocolate milkshakes, be prepared to be disappointed. And brace yourself for this relatively moderate but still nevertheless very ghetto neighborhood.