More than 8,500 Canadian restaurant consumers determined the 2015 "Best Restaurant Award" winners, through their top of mind responses for best restaurant in a number of categories within both quick service and full service restaurants. To learn more about how to leverage The Best Restaurant Award, please click here.
The BrandSpark Best Restaurant Award winners were ranked based on the greatest volume of mentions, and when the difference between brands was not statistically significant, ties were declared.
Best Tasting Food Overall (Tie)
A&W / McDonald's / Tim Horton's / Wendy's
Best Tasting Signature Menu Item
McDonald's
Best Tasting Healthy Menu Items
Subway
Best Tasting Hot & Spicy Menu Items
Wendy's
Best Tasting Burgers
A&W
Best Tasting Veggie Burgers
Harvey's
Best Tasting Chicken Burgers / Sandwiches
McDonald's
Best Tasting Pizza / Flatbreads
Pizza Hut
Best Tasting Coffee
Tim Horton's
Best Tasting Specialty Coffee
Starbucks
Best Tasting Salads
Wendy's
Best Tasting Subs
Subway
Best Tasting Pitas / Wraps / Burritos (Tie)
Pita Pit / McDonald's
Best Tasting Desserts / Pastries
Tim Hortons
Best Tasting Ice Cream
Dairy Queen
Best Tasting French Fries
McDonald's
Best Tasting Breakfast Sandwiches (Tie)
McDonald's / Tim Horton's
Best Tasting Milkshakes (Tie)
McDonald's / Dairy Queen
Best Tasting Smoothies
McDonald's
Best Tasting Asian Food
Thai Express
Best Tasting Sushi
Sushi Shop
Best for Lunch (Tie)
McDonald's / Tim Horton's / Subway
Best for Dinner (Tie)
McDonald's / Wendy's / A&W / Subway
Best for Breakfast (Tie)
Tim Hortons / McDonalds
Best for Families with Kids
McDonald's
Best Drive Thru (Tie)
McDonald's / Tim Horton's
Best for Dine-in
McDonald's
Best for Offering Local Products (Tie)
Tim Horton's / A&W
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