Consumers weigh in: Restaurant brands with the best food quality

See which restaurant brands outscored their peers in Food Quality in this year's Consumer Picks survey. Respondents rated 173 restaurants on 10 attributes, including Food Quality, Cleanliness and Atmosphere. Scores represent the percentage of respondents who said that chain’s Food Quality was "excellent" or “good.”

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company had the highest Food Quality score of the four Limited Service/Asian chains, with a score of 71.7 percent.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread had the highest Food Quality score of the six Limited Service/Bakery-Cafe chains, with a score of 80.8.

Cinnabon

Cinnabon had the highest Food Quality score of the 13 Limited Service/Beverage-Snack chains, with a score of 76.1.

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes had the highest Food Quality score of the seven Limited Service/Buffet chains, with a score of 66.3 percent.

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A had the highest Food Quality score of the 11 Limited Service/Chicken chains, with a score of 78.2 percent.

In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger had the highest Food Quality score of the 19 Limited Service/Burger chains, with a score of 84.5 percent.

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Ben & Jerry's

Ben & Jerry's had the highest Food Quality score of the 11 Limited Service/Frozen Treat chains, with a score of 83.6 percent.

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Qdoba Mexican Eats

Qdoba Mexican Eats had the highest Food Quality score of the eight Limited Service/Mexican chains, with a score of 72.8 percent.

Round Table Pizza

Round Table Pizza had the highest Food Quality score of the 14 Limited Service/Pizza chains, with a score of 78.5 percent.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station East Coast Subs had the highest Food Quality score of the 16 Limited Service/Sandwich chains, with a score of 78.5 percent.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit had the highest Food Quality score of the three Limited Service/Specialty chains, with a score of 58.7 percent.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Carrabba's Italian Grill had the highest Food Quality score of the six Casual Dining/Italian-Pizza chains, with a score of 80.7 percent.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill had the highest Food Quality score of the three Casual Dining/Seafood chains, with a score of 83.3 percent.

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse had the highest Food Quality score of the five Casual Dining/Steak chains, with a score of 78.5 percent.

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory had the highest Food Quality score of the 26 Casual Dining/Varied Menu chains, with a score of 78.2 percent.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House had the highest Food Quality score of the five Fine-Dining chains, with a score of 91.5 percent.

Original Pancake House

Original Pancake House had the highest Food Quality score of the 16 Family-Dining chains, with a score of 76.5 percent.