As with most fast food restaurants these days, the quality of your food and service depends on who's working at the time that you visit. I've been to this Zaxby's many times and it's good overall. Not great, not poor but just....average. It also depends on what is ordered. Most of the time I order chicken fingers. The chicken is good, but sometimes the fries aren't fresh or hot. On this recent trip, I ordered the chicken bacon ranch loaded fries. It was anything but impressive. It's been months since I've ordered this, and I don't remember it being prepared so haphazardly. Bacon not crumbled up but just thrown on the plate. Chicken far and few. Hardly any cheese, if any. The fries were hot though undercooked. I was heading out soon to another event so this meal would have to suffice. Needless to say it was a disappointment in a box. Sadly, this Zaxby's is near where I live, so I will probably return when in the mood for chicken fingers and fast food. Hopefully if you visit, you will have a better experience. Fingers crossed. read more

Zaxbys - Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

I wanted some chicken fingers, so decided to place an order at zaxbys. I did the mobile app order and opted for the drive thru because I didn't want to get out of the car. lol. When I pulled up, I told them that I had a mobile order. I liked that they waited until I arrived to make my drinks, so that they weren't sitting. My order was ready when I got there and service was excellent. The chicken fingers were good and my food was still hot when I got it home. I love the cookies. They are the best. I wanted to taste the cheesecake bites. They were crispy and the strawberry dip was perfect. Since I ate them later, I did recrisp them for 3 minutes in my air fryer and they were just as good as when I first got them home. I will definitely be getting those again. There is sufficient parking at this location. It was busy when I dropped by. But they were quick and the drive thru seemed to steadily flow. I will be dropping by this location again. read more

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Was in the mood for a salad. After thinking about where I wanted to pick one up from, I settled on Zaxby's. Their salads are usually really good. I got mine really fast. This one was average. I think it was already fixed and they gave it to me. I still ate it but the wafers were soggy. This will not stop me from purchasing there but just a tad disappointed with this salad. read more

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I visited the Zaxby's drive-thru on Tuesday evening. The employee who assisted me was very kind and professional. Unfortunately, the wings I received appeared old and tasted as though they had been reheated rather than freshly prepared, so I had to discard them. I called the store as soon as I arrived home and made three attempts to speak with someone. On the third call, I left a voicemail. Two days later, I called again but did not receive an answer. I was disappointed both with the food quality and the lack of follow-up. I hope this feedback helps improve future customer experiences. read more

Lunch here was an experience. One that's worth sharing. As I approached the counter, I noticed the cashier, lady with a red hair weave, was too busy talking on the phone. So the manager, who was covering the kitchen, screamed across the kitchen. I believe he was simply trying to ask me what I will be ordering but his big head sticking thru the little window dividing the kitchen from the front counter barely fit and I was dying inside. I gave him my order. Little bit after the lady started taking my order and then the unforgettable happened. I ADDED CHEESE! She stopped, turn around, looked at the manager and ask him if he was ok with the order change. LOL Thankfully, he shook his head yes and we received the blessing to proceed with the order. I was looking forward to my Zaxby's sandwich and I got one. The cheese did made it to the sandwich and remained cold as I consumed the sandwich. I have always preferred Zaxby's over other chicken sandwich spots but apparently even Zaxby's is location dependent. read more

I'm four months pregnant and I eat Zaxby's often. On 1/30/26 I ordered a chicken salad and caught food poisoning. I have never threw up during my pregnancy and once the doctor confirmed it let me know they are very unsanitary in that restaurant. Terrible feeling 0/10 recommended. read more

I don't know why I continue to give this location a chance. Every single time my order is wrong and the workers honestly could not care less. They're so rude and unhappy they make you feel guilty for asking for your order to be corrected. Sauces never included (when they're supposed to be). Bone in instead of boneless. Constantly out of tea or coke. And just a general ineptitude. Literally the receipt today on a large order clearly states the exact sauces to be included. How dare I trust the worker to read and pay attention. Instead I drive 20 min home and realize all the sauces are missing. My fault. read more

I went through the drive through, and the girl was friendly. The food was ready promptly, and it was cooked perfectly.

I go here somewhat often because I enjoy the food at zaxbys but this is the worst location I've ever been to. The food here is not up to par with the other zaxbys I've been to but that is not my biggest complaint. The employees at this restaurant are god awful. There's no other way to put it, they are rude as can be. They always seem so annoyed by just having to do their job. Tonight I got some boneless wings and the guy at the window flung them out so fast that by the time I got home and opened it the sauce had leaked out of the box and the entire bag was full of sauce. Unacceptable. read more

Boy, I hate to give poor reviews especially on a local business. But, I went to this Zaxby's location around 1:45 this afternoon, I have never been treated so rudely by a window attendant before, she was loud and angry over the speaker and was just as rude and angry at the window. I understand she has a hectic job and people aren't always as polite as they could be, but I was trying to be polite, I thanked her when she took my money and again when-she slung my bag of food out thru the window. Slinging out thru the window caused the coleslaw to spill into the adjacent compartment wetting the bread and some of the fries. Thank goodness I stopped and moved the chicken fingers away or half of them would have gotten wet. The chicken fingers were warm n tasty and the fries were seasoned and warm, the ones that were dry. I didn't have a real issue with the food, my issue was with the window attendant. If she doesn't like serving people, maybe she should look for a job where she does behind the scenes work. I probably won't be going back to this location again. Maybe, I just expect to much from working people in this community, bcz if seems like poor customer service is the norm around here. read more

Zaxbys - 6 piece Chicken Finger Plate - 6 Fingerz - Fast Food Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

Im a fan. Why? They have gotten my order right both times I have been here, made me fresh baked cookies when I requested it, they have a magic Coke machine, and the food has been good enough to fill me up. This isn't my favorite chicken place in town but again, the fresh baked cookies are delicious and if I'm with someone who wants to go here, and they are paying, then I'm game. This location is the same, to me, as the ones in Trussville and Hoover. I have never had a problem with service or my food. So, I will probably be back and again, those cookies are pretty darn good. read more

Zaxbys - Zack snack coated in wimp sauce - Fast Food Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

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Literally the worst service I've ever had. They were rushing me when I was trying to tell them my order, then I got to the window to ask for more Zaxby sauce which is 25 cents, and they made me drive around again to get Zaxby sauce. I hope these people are without a job because that is absolutely ridiculous. This place needs to go out of business and the people that work there do not deserve a job. They are so rude. read more

Food isn't terrible. A little bit salty sometimes. Service is terrible. Blatantly rude staff. They closed ten minutes early today also which is disappointing after making the drive. read more

The rudest and non caring staff I've ever come into contact with. Came in during a "down time" (2:30pm) and got the absolute worst looks I've gotten pretty much ever. I've worked in the service industry for a very long time and I know it's hard and can be very trying, but eye rolling and snappy replies don't cut it and are really bad for business. Along with the off putting vibes from all the stares, I'll go ahead and put this fun one out there... cashier: you know extra sauces are 25 cents, right? Me: (in a laughing persona trying to lighten the mood) yeah that's fine. I used to work at a Zaxby's. Cashier: (turns to the kitchen and in a rude voice) oh we got one that knows everything! Rude and off putting, disrespectful and on a even funnier note, MY ORDER WAS STILL INCORRECT and you could taste basically burnt grease. Bye, Montclair Location. read more

Food here is good, just like any other Zaxby's. Today I got the chicken nibbler which was almost drenched with Zaxby's sauce. Not as good their Zaxby's club which is my favorite...who doesn't love chicken tenders in grilled toast? But these chicken nibblers are perfect for kids. They even gave me a bag in a kid's meal when me and my 68 year old father just wanted a snack haha!! The service here can be slow. I ordered my food before three people that came after me today, and they got their food before me. You might want to try your luck with their drive-thru. read more

Zaxbys - Chicken nibbler - Fast Food Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

12/29/2022 7:00pm the manager taking orders was too busy on their phone to conduct proper business. She rushed my order didn't get all of it, and when I asked to add something to it at the window she was on her phone on call on speaker, too busy talking with them to continue my order, even though their were hardly any customers. Went out of her way to tell me she couldn't take my order only to continue talking on her phone. This was the MANAGER. Clearly, this Zaxbys doesn't care about business, considering the managers they hire don't care about working. This is the worst Zaxbys I've ever been to in my entire life. I will not be going here again. I don't give money to people who disrespect me, and clearly a lot of other people based on the reviews already on here. read more

First off, this location absolutely sucks! Their customer service is non existent! They're one of the worst Zaxby's I've ever experienced! Just today I ordered a meal from the drive thru. The associate taking my order was very impolite and unprofessional! Once I received my order. There was no thank you, a come back and see us. Or even a have a nice day! I only got attitude. I can see why they only have an average of two stars! This is not the first time experiencing such disrespect from this location. But guess what readers? I won't beg any business to take my money! I won't be back here again! read more

Don't bother going to this place unless you want to wait forever and still get the wrong food. This applies in the drive-thru and the lobby. On multiple occasions we have gotten lunch here and every single time something is left out or messed up. It also takes three times as long as any other fast food place in the area. The food itself is standard for the chain. Nothing exceptional. Definitely not worth the negatives. I generally like Zaxby's, but our office will never visit this one again. read more

The most incredibly rude customer service we have EVER dealt with. They get on the drive thru speaker and say "what you want?" Then as ordering, proceed with "that all?" These employees have zero respect and the cashier literally SCREAMED at my husband over a side of sauce he was charged for after they already got the order wrong!!! She then slammed the drive thru window closed and came back only to scream at him again saying he's holding up the line. He had to request a receipt only to find out they charged him for 4 sauces when we ordered 2. This location is disgraceful. read more

Ya know, chains (especially fast food) have to be superb to get more than four stars. This place was disastrous (hence the two stars). I came around 4PM on a Saturday, so not really a peak time. I ordered at the drive-through, and drove my car around. There was one car ahead of me, and I had to wait approximately five minutes before I could pull up to the window. Other reviewers aren't lying when they say it takes forever! When I finally got to the window, the cashier asked me what my order was! Didn't I just give you that 5 minutes ago?!? I had to re-order at the window and wait another 5 minutes for my food. Food was decent, but if you're getting it from this location, beware of the slow drive thru lines! read more

Fooled me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me smh. This is the worst Zaxbys in Birmingham metro area. The food, no matter what I get, is never great!! The fries taste like hot cardboard like they just warmed in up by dropping it in the grease. They don't care. The service is so low but I guess if the workers not getting luxury pay, then there's no luxury service. PLEASE DO BETTER!!! read more

I love the House Salad with grilled chicken and lite vinaigrette dressing. I am weird about chicken and surprisingly the chicken here is good quality. Service is quick and food is always good but workers are very rude and don't even give you a chance to order your whole meal without interrupting with "is that all". I still keep coming back but wish they would be more happy about their jobs! read more

Zaxbys - Fast Food Near Me - Irondale, Alabama

Worst Zaxby's in the world. Never gets orders right. Food is horrible and is never fully cooked

Honestly....how tf is this place still in business?? I have my doubts there is even a manager that runs this place. If there is, they should be ashamed. The rudest, laziest staff I've ever encountered...and it appears they're proud of it and try to out-do themselves each day. Also, for a restaurant chain that exists due to their ability to scale and standardize food service and quality across their restaurants, it's incredible how bad this location can make food taste. A lukewarm turd served with a loogie to the face would be an experience improvement at this location. Just shut it down already so something that knows what a restaurant actually is can take its place. What a waste. read more

I don't understand why the tenders are always over cooked and dry but the fries are undercooked and soggy. This is the worst Zaxby's ever I have tried them 3 times in 7 years and still trash every time! read more

Most of the people who work here clearly hate any customer that they have to deal with... They interrupt you when you place your order and then act like you're an idiot if you can't understand them... Asked for Extra seasoned salt one time and the girl straight up was like "uh no". Like I understand that fast food is grueling work, but this particular Zaxby's gives me anxiety to go to because the girls are so mean that work there. I try to avoid this Zaxby's if I can but it's the closest to my house... read more

I cannot stress this enough. This is the worst Zaxby's I have ever visited. And I've probably eaten at 50-60 of their locations. Specifically, is it so hard to just be friendly to customers? To portray that you don't hate your job and the people that frequent your store? The food is always GREAT! When the order is correct, which is becoming more infrequent. My last 4 visits, all during the last 3 weeks have had errors. Which are hard to fix when you're drive thru only. Just get it right the first time. And take pride in your work. We're not expecting the Chick-Fil-A experience. Just general cordiality. Hell, just don't be rude. Greet, smile, thank. Don't act like every request is a chore. This is quite literally the same experience every single time at this store and has been that way since I started patronizing it 2 years ago. Finally, I probably eat Zaxby's 6-7 times a month. Definitely my favorite fast, casual spot. Zaxby's offers a consistent product across its restaurants, except here. Where the only consistency is terribly bad service. This Irondale location is hands-down the worst Zaxby's experience I've had. Unfortunately, it's the closest one to me. After this recent problem, I've decided no more. I'll simply have CFA or Jack's on this side of town where service matters. read more

This place should be shit down. Whoever owns this place the workers you had tonight were not doing their jobs. Had terrible attitudes and were talking on the phone and asked me to wait a minute while they finished their conversations. Dirty inside and completely unacceptable. read more

So you want 15 bucks an hour? I ordered a salad at the drive thru and didn't get a fork. No straw for my drink and it's not diet Dr Pepper. How hard is your damn job? read more

Holy cow! Why did I spend $26.00 here? I went inside to place my togo order for three chicken finger plates and was the second customer in line. I arrived at 8:20 pm and got my food at 8:40 pm. At least I didn't waste 20 minutes of gas in the drive thru! read more

This location is hit or miss. I've been here approximately 6 times, all drive-thru, and they've gotten it right half of the time. The times it's been wrong - the employees have been pretty awful. Rude, or just don't care about their job or their customers at all. The last time I was there, the lady at the drive-thru window couldn't even be bothered to make an effort giving me my drink. I practically had to climb out of my window to grab it. Then, I had to pull forward to wait, ON A SALAD. Once it was brought out to me, I looked in the bag before driving off and no one had put the dressing in the bag, so I ended up having to go inside to get the dressing and nobody was at the counter. I could hear the employees laughing and cutting up, but saw absolutely no one and had to wait for several minutes before someone finally walked around the corner from the kitchen. The dressing packets were sitting on the little shelf between the kitchen and the front counter, ready to go into the bag, but it never happened. I will say though, that the few times it's been a good experience, the employees have been friendly and the food has been hot and fresh without having to wait forty forevers for it. So, they've got some really good employees, I just wish they worked here all the time. read more

Got my $30 order wrong then proceeded to guilt trip me for the wasted food. Wings were so small that I still ended up hungry afterwards. Don't waste your money or time here read more

After attempting to go to Golden Rule, then Hamburger Heaven, I realized that Sunday evening is not the time to try out places such as these, as local owners go home early! So I was stuck with chains. Therefore I chose a chain i used to eat frequently in HS but haven't touched much sense: Zaxby's. I ordered the old standby: wings and things combo. It was typically good Zaxby's food so nothing new to review here. The place was clean, service was quick, and food was fresh. All you'd expect at a Zaxby's. The surprise was the birthday cake milkshake. Mmmm. Go. Get one. Now. Thank me with a compliment later. read more

The service is absolutely awful. They gave me a hard boiled egg instead of fries and they have messed up my order two separate times now.

My boyfriend ordered two Buffalo wings and things both with tenders and nuclear wings they gave me insane!! My bf mouth has been burning for a minute ! How could you get 2 meals made wrong ?! And we stay down the street the food was cold and seemed like they just dumped the sauce on our wings and strips . This is the second time lately I've gotten food here and they have messed up my order . read more

This is hands down the worst fast food restaurant I've ever been to. Only been a handful of times trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it gets worse every time. Do yourself a favor and keep driving past this place. read more

I am a huge Zaxby's fan but I will never return to this location. To start the workers were so rude and disrespectful. My order was wrong and everything was freezing cold, fries soggy. Never will go back. read more

This USED to be a great location where the staff really cared about getting your order right. They have messed up my order a number of times. Last two times we ordered the Cobb salad we didn't get the egg, bacon bits, or fried onion bits. So I guess we just got salads. I even double checked the menu. The staff doesn't seem to care anymore. Other meals often come with missing or shorted items. This is especially disappointing as this used to be a great location. read more

Worst customer service I have ever seen. Rudest staff and they do not wear the proper sanitary equipment. No one inside the establishment was equipped with gloves or masks. DO NOT EAT HERE! read more

Poor Management, Lackluster Quality, and High Prices. Price and quality do not parallel. Although, now the price has increased more, the quality remains unchanged. read more