Before we begin any discussion on the best or worst fast-food restaurants, let's get one thing straight. We really shouldn't be eating at these restaurants that often. Honestly, the only reason I hate on a fast-food restaurant is when they don't get my order right. So based on customer satisfaction, which fast-food spot is the worst in Iowa?

The ratings were compiled in a study done by Jeff Bet. They looked at the top 250 fast-food restaurant chains in the United States and then ranked them based on customer reviews on Tripadvisor. Customers could rate a restaurant between 1 and 5, with a five being the best. Here are the worst-rated fast-food restaurants in the state of Iowa.

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5. Taco Bell - Rating of 3.276 - Iowa Locations: 57

Yes, I know. It's Courtlin's favorite and I stop here a lot too. And despite the rating, nothing beats a late-night burrito run!

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4. Long John Silver's - Rating of 3.166 - Iowa Locations: 8

There are only a few Iowa locations remaining. I still remember craving their hush puppies and breaded chicken.

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3. McDonalds - Rating of 3.024 - Iowa Locations: 131

Behold, the gold arches. If you're anything like me, you grew up going to McDonalds. I remember getting countless Happy Meals for my kids too. They are part of the American fabric.

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2. Burger King - Rating of 3.011 - Iowa Locations: 21

The Whopper is iconic and the Impossible Whopper is a favorite in my household. Plus, I can't say no to their onion rings.

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1. Kentucky Fried Chicken - Rating of 2.958 - Iowa Locations: 45

Ouch, KFC. The only fast-food restaurant rated below a rating of 3. But who can resist a famous bowl? Or the mashed potatoes and coleslaw? But the stats don't lie. KFC is the lowest-rated fast-food restaurant in Iowa and the entire United States. Sorry Colonel.

You might want to visit one of THESE Cedar Rapids restaurants instead!

The Highest-Rated Cedar Rapids Restaurants on Yelp (June 2024)

We have a ton of great local restaurants in Cedar Rapids, but which ones are the best of the best? To determine the top 15 restaurants in Cedar Rapids, we looked at Yelp reviews for businesses that are within city limits. Here are the highest-rated restaurants as of June of 2024:

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The Midwest's Most Beautiful Restaurants

Love Food recently published a list of America's most beautiful restaurants, and although there weren't any picks from the state of Iowa, there were a few in the Midwest! Here are photos of those five beautiful eateries:

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