Tasty! Look, this isn't health food. But it's not supposed to be, and when eating food like this, hot and beefy and tasty is ideal. Pal's hits the spot. read more

By far the great fast food restaurant ever! They have never gotten my order wrong and I have eaten here over 100+ times. Everything they have is delicious. My favorites are the big pal with cheese and bacon, the toasted cheese sandwich l, cheddar rounds, frenchie fries. It is a drive thru only place! read more

The Pal's building design is iconique to be sure. I love it and I never want it to change. This visit to the Bristol (Volunteer Parkway) location was just for a hot dog snack. The gentleman who took our order was very kind as we debated getting a few other things off the menu but we stuck to the dogs. We made it around the building, and, after a short wait, our hot dogs were ready. We drove across the street and sat in the parking lot to eat. These hot dogs....just aren't good. The bun is super soft and the chili has a strange, almost burnt taste. Not tasty. I wouldn't get a hot dog here again, but I would return to try other things off their menu. read more

Pal's - Iconic building design - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

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I actually crave Pal's Junior Burger and Frenchie Fries! Even if the line is 20 cars deep, it doesn't take more than 10 minutes to satisfy my craving! Being from San Diego, we love our In & Out Burgers but Pal's certainly gives them a run for their money! I always get my food, sit in the parking lot, and enjoy my meal! Who needs to go inside to eat? I truly love Pal's Sudden Service! read more

You can never go wrong with Pal's! Both the dinner and breakfast menus are solid, and the food is a step above your typical fast-food options. read more

Best hotdogs and ham sandwiches ever!! Fast service!! Yummy cheddar rounds and there sweet tea is great too

hot does is a hot dog especially if it has a lot of fillers like PALs the chili on the dog was ok. nothing much to brag about. read more

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A must visit fast food chain in the Bristol and nearby area. The prices are great and the food is good! The fries are one of my favorites. Good customer service. read more

Always fantastic service, always decent food (on a poor day, still miles ahead of the rest). Not a fault of the location, but the street itself is very busy, as is Pal's, so be careful pulling a left out onto Volunteer Pkwy, it's a busy road, but I take the risk for Pal's. read more

Fast service and fresh food... what more could you ask for. I was getting a burger but decided to try there hotdogs. Try the hotdog it's goood! The chill on the hotdog is so good! read more

I rarely eat at Pal's anymore. Couldn't tell you the last time I was there. Reasons: I am not a fan of drive thru's and their drive thru isn't adequat enough to handle the volume and you find yourself parked in a long line on the shoulder of the road, dangerous. They had really good burgers at one time and basically the only place that had seasoned salt on fries and at one time their tea was awesome. I have just found that with the drive thru issue and slowly spiraling quality of food that it truly isn't worth the effort anymore. I like their saucey burgers, those are still the same. read more

Pal's - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

My "go to" for fast food. Love the burgers. Service is incredibly fast, friendly and efficient even when there are long lines at the drive-through. read more

Pals is definitely our favorite go to when we are short on time. Always get EVERY order complete wth great customer service!

I don't know what the deal is but there is never any seasoning on the fries it's pathetic...

I love the milkshakes, the fries, and the chicken sandwiches! Good, fast, and friendly staff!

I live down the road so I'm constantly stopping by Pals, but not just for their mouthwatering food. The staff has always been super friendly and positive. Always listens to my special requests, and for the past few years has never disappointed. read more

Absolutely love love the BBDog! They should have it all the time. My husband loves the peanut butter shakes. Can't go wrong w anything there really!! read more

On the menu it shows a big pal and then with an additional charge you can add cheese. On all of the burgers it comes with condiments and the usual burger things. We asked for a big pal with cheese and just got sheers and a patty. The guy seemed new but how many cars did he screw? On top of everything it was my birthday. read more

Pal's - It was my birthday too:( - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

Fastest fast food ever. We had burgers and chili dog for lunch. Fries were probably the most wonderful pairing of crunchiness and soft. It's a definite quick grab when you need to indulge. I'd choose this over every big chain out there. If you're not looking for fancy, this is definitely your spot. read more

I have been waiting to get by one of these for a little over a year now. I had read a list of the top fast food burgers in the U.S. and this place was on the list. I have already had the big boys like In-N-Out, Whataburger and Five Guys so i had some high expectations. I was not disappointed. This place is a funky looking plastic food exterior of a drive through joint. Odd looking to say the least. But the food was solid. Had the double burger and fries and was not let down. The fries had some type of season salt on them which was great. Probably the fastest service I have ever had. I can't wait to get by here again and try the other items on the menu. read more

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This restaurant is amazing! We were looking for something open on Easter and we were not disappointed and wish we had Pal's back home. The staff was very sweet and genuine, food was fresh and delicious, everything they recommended was wonderful! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who comes through Bristol looking for fresh food at a good price! read more

I wish we had these in Indiana. What an amazing fast food adventure. I think it's the best I've ever had.

Delicious! Fast, accurate service. Shakes are great. Fries are stupendous. I had the patty melt and it was great. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Best burger from a drive thru!!! Always make time to stop and eat!!! The burgers are great and the prices are cheap. Only wish they were located closer to home but even worth the drive for a meal!!! Always go with the big pal burger you can't go wrong read more

Driving through this place on my way to the NASCAR race I decided to stop and check out the local eateries. I had never in my life seen a Pal's so I decided to give it a shot. The burger was fresh and tasty, and the people working the drive trough were very courteous. I would definitely go back and try Pal's again when I'm in the area read more

Pal's - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

This drive thru spot reminds me of Pup n Taco or the old skool Weinerschnitzels back in SoCal.. A small building with a drive thru and a simple, straightforward menu and fast service- burgers, chili dogs, fries n shakes. The Lovely Lady brought me here as she continues to try to fatten me up. Good choice. We ordered a Big Pal, chili dog and frenchie fries(frenchie? haha) to split and head back to the house to grub. I Loved the seasoned salt on the fries. A Half sweet tea/reg tea (southerners luv them some sweet tea). Just rite for a vodka splash for me...but I digress- The chili was meaty n tasty on the hot dog which has a nice snap to it. A lil cheese comes with it. Perfect. A small squirt of mustard took it to a 10. The burger came w/ lettuce, tomato, cheese, and it hit the spot at the end of the night along with everything else. All scarfed down while watching some reality blah blah blah show..... but the meal made up for it. . read more

Californian here, who has traveled to East Tennessee twice this year and eaten at Pals Sudden Service both times, in Greenville and Bristol. Drive thru only. The cheeseburgers are great, with big, thick patties you don't get most places, and so are the Frenchy fries! (In n Out, take notes about the fries). The service is very good too. Wish they were all over Tennessee! read more

I stumbled upon this fast food drive-thru on accident on a cross country road trip with my son and niece. It was a long day and the sight of Pals made us all upbeat. The food tasted fresher than typical McDonalds fare and the servers were not your usual angsty teenagers. We try to make this a regular stop when we pass through the Bristol area. read more

Pal's - Everything is better at Pals - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

I love this place, it may not be the healthiest, but the cheddar rounds are to die for! I wish they had Pal's nationwide. The Big Pal is also great with frienchie fries. In the morning the line can be so long it will be 10 cars on the side of the road trying to get some food, which usually is the reason I don't eat there everyday. read more

Had to try Pal's on my first visit to TN. Read the Yelp comments and saw pretty good reviews. The establishment definitely stood out on the road! Had to take a picture of it. The girl taking our order had that southern sweetness and was really friendly. She told us of the popular orders. I went with a hot dog and jr burger, frenchie fries and peachie sweet tea. The hot dog was delish! Was totally surprised that a dog WITH chilli, mustard, and onions was less than $2!! The burger was tasty too. Loved having a thick white onion on it. Wasn't too keen on the fries. It was a bit salty, with its season salt, for my liking. The peachie sweet tea won points with me too. read more

Pal's - Pal's drive thru - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

If you are thinking of stopping here, DO IT!!! We were passing through and the building caught our attention. It seemed a little sketchy but we are so glad we read the reviews and stopped. Easily the best fast food burger I've ever had. Get the Pal's sauce!! read more

Pal's - Pal's sudden service - Fast Food Near Me - Bristol, Tennessee

Me and my Husband often eat at pals. I love their Doc.Enuff add Razzy . And their BarbiDog. That they only serve in the fall. I wish that they would have it year round . I heard that they where not even going to have it this fall. I am so disappointed. Please bring the Barbque on a hot dog bun back . Thank you read more

Fast, friendly service. Try their BIG PAL Burger and wash it down with a PEACHY ICED TEA ! Cheddar rounds are good too!

Love the sweet tea! Go here several times a week. The burgers are good to. Mainly grab tea when on the go.

The girls working the late night drive through here are absolutely fantastic. So sweet and patient and steered us towards wonderful choices when we had never visited before. read more

My life has forever changed. Sauce burger? Fantastic. French fries? Holy. We saw an article talking about this chain (https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/pals-sudden-service-top-burger-chains) and I have to agree with everything. Worth the 1.5 hr drive to Bristol. read more

If you are ever driving by and see a little light blue cinder block building with a big wiener on top of it, you need to pull in immediately. Pal's has to be one of the best little fast food hidden gems that I have ever stopped at. They take all orders at the window. There are no drive up mics or things of that nature. You give your order directly to a person and then quickly get your food and you are on your way. People are lined up here at every hour this place is open. They have great burgers, fries, hot dogs, onion rings, and shakes. They don't hide try to hook you in their drive thru with tricks or toys. All you get here is great food with a fast friendly service that does not break the old wallet. You will get a huge bag food for under $10 which is enough for 2 people. Thier burgers are giant sized and appear to be pattied by hand. The taste is out of this world. They are always so juicy and hot. Their food is the best thing ever. I use to eat here every weekend and I live in Lexington, KY. Well worth the trip. read more

Pal's is my happy place. The fries and tea are amazing. Missed Pal's the most when I moved away for a while.

If you are debating going, GO. We were traveling through the area on a day trip, and passed the first location of Pals and were interested in it because of its decor. When we got to the store we meant to travel to we asked about it. They ranted and raved about it so we decided to stop. Food was excellent, service was awesome. Sweet tea is wonderful, burgers are amazing and seasoned fries are to die for. They have some big fans from Virginia now, we will be back!!!! read more

Perfect for anyone trying to get some fast food. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I ordered a burger and a frenchie fry. It was delish! Super fast, friendly, and nice. Awesome place. read more