Checkers: A New York Staple for Fast Food on 125th Street

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The Flavorful World of Checkers on West 125th Street

In the bustling landscape of New York City's fast-food scene, Checkers on West 125th Street holds its own with a reputation for bold flavors and convenient service. This well-known fast-food chain has a mission to deliver on value, taste, and speed, making it a go-to spot for many New Yorkers. Located in a central and easily accessible area, this particular Checkers is a reliable choice for anyone needing a quick, affordable, and satisfying meal, whether it's for lunch, dinner, or a late-night craving. The menu is packed with fan favorites, from their famous seasoned fries to a wide variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and wings that are sure to hit the spot.

The core of the Checkers experience is centered on its menu of classic fast-food items that are elevated with unique seasonings and creative combinations. Their "Famous Seasoned Fries" are a highlight, often praised by customers as a standout item. The burgers, such as the epic Big Buford® and the Baconzilla!®, are known for their generous size and bold flavors. Checkers also caters to diverse tastes with a range of chicken options, including the Fry-Seasoned Tenders and the popular Classic Wings, which can be sauced and tossed in a variety of flavors.

While some customer experiences may vary, a common sentiment is that Checkers offers a specific, crave-worthy type of fast food that is perfect for when you're in the mood for something bold and indulgent. The focus on quick service, coupled with a menu full of comforting classics and new, limited-time offerings, ensures that there's always something new and exciting to try. The casual and family-friendly atmosphere makes it an easy choice for groups, individuals, and families looking for a no-fuss meal in the city.

Location and Accessibility

Checkers is conveniently located at 79 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA. Its position on one of Harlem's most prominent streets makes it highly visible and easily accessible by various modes of transportation. The restaurant provides a drive-through service, a significant convenience in a city where cars are common. For those arriving by public transit, the location is a short walk from several subway and bus stops. Parking can be a mix of free and paid street parking, which is typical for the area.

The restaurant's design and service options are built for speed and efficiency, perfect for the New York lifestyle. This focus on getting food to the customer quickly, whether through the drive-through, takeout, or delivery, is a major advantage that makes Checkers a practical choice for a quick bite at any time of day or night. The ease of access, combined with its late-night hours, makes it a reliable destination for a meal.

Services Offered

Checkers on West 125th Street offers a comprehensive suite of services designed for maximum convenience.

Dine-in: Customers can enjoy their meals inside the restaurant, with available seating and a casual atmosphere.
Drive-through: A key feature for fast service, the drive-through allows customers to place and receive their orders without leaving their vehicles.
Takeout: For a quick and efficient meal, customers can order at the counter and take their food to go.
Delivery: Checkers partners with various delivery services, ensuring that their menu is accessible to a wider area.
Counter Service: The restaurant operates with counter service, prioritizing quick transactions and fast order fulfillment.

Features and Highlights

Checkers has several features that set it apart in the competitive fast-food market.

Famous Seasoned Fries: The restaurant’s signature item, these fries are a fan favorite and a major draw for customers.
Late-Night Food: Checkers is a great option for late-night cravings, with extended hours that cater to a variety of schedules.
Value-Oriented Menu: With offerings like the "2-For" deals and affordable combo meals, Checkers provides great value for a budget-conscious crowd.
Diverse Menu: The menu goes beyond standard burgers to include chicken wings, hot dogs, fish sandwiches, and a variety of loaded fries and desserts.
Family-Friendly: The casual atmosphere, kids' menu, and availability of high chairs make it a good spot for families.
Multiple Payment Options: The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient transactions.

Contact Information

For inquiries or to place an order, you can contact the Checkers location on West 125th Street using the information below.

Address: 79 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA
Phone: (212) 837-1500
Mobile Phone: +1 212-837-1500

What is Worth Choosing Checkers

Choosing Checkers is about more than just grabbing a quick bite; it's about opting for a specific type of fast-food experience. The main reason to choose Checkers is for its unique and bold flavors, particularly those found in their famous seasoned fries. While a few customers have had mixed experiences with food freshness or service, many others have consistently praised the food's taste and quality, with some calling the fries "top tier" and the wings "delicious." The spicy chicken sandwich has even been noted as "one of the best in the fast food industry." When the food "hits," it truly satisfies a craving that few other places can.

The convenience factor is another major draw. The drive-through option and the restaurant's late-night hours are invaluable for New Yorkers on the go or those with unpredictable schedules. For a city that never sleeps, having a reliable spot for a quick, hot meal at any hour is a huge advantage. This convenience, combined with a menu that is easy to navigate and offers value-driven combos, makes Checkers a practical choice for a wide range of customers.

While some customer feedback points to inconsistencies in service or food quality, this is often a reality in the fast-paced world of fast food. However, the consistent praise for key menu items—such as the burgers, fries, and wings—demonstrates that when Checkers is on its game, it delivers a superior product. The brand's commitment to "great flavor-packed food, great value and great fast service" is what keeps customers coming back. It’s a place that, at its best, provides a highly satisfying and crave-worthy meal that is worth seeking out.

Checkers Menu

Limited Time Offerings
Big Glo's BBQ Buford
Big Glo BBQ flavor! Checkers & Rally’s brings you Big Glo’s BBQ Buford, featuring two large 100% beef hamburger patties that are topped with our Fry-Seasoned Onion Fries, Pepper Jack cheese, American cheese, grilled onions, dill pickles, mayo, and...
Big Glo's BBQ Buford Combo
Big Glo BBQ flavor! Checkers & Rally’s brings you Big Glo’s BBQ Buford, featuring two large 100% beef hamburger patties that are topped with our Fry-Seasoned Onion Fries, Pepper Jack cheese, American cheese, grilled onions, dill pickles, mayo, and...
Glo Da P's BBQ Double
Bold BBQ at Checkers & Rally’s! Get the new Glo Da P’s BBQ Double, made with two 100% beef hamburger patties topped with American cheese, dill pickles, our sweet & smoky BBQ sauce and mayo all served between two thick slices of garlic Texas toast.
Glo Da P's BBQ Double Combo
Bold BBQ at Checkers & Rally’s! Get the new Glo Da P’s BBQ Double, made with two 100% beef hamburger patties topped with American cheese, dill pickles, our sweet & smoky BBQ sauce and mayo all served between two thick slices of garlic Texas toast.
GloRilla's Unbeatable Meal Deal
The best meal deal in the game just got even better! Get BIG GLO flavor with GloRilla’s Unbeatable Meal Deal. • Your choice of ONE sandwich: Cheese Double, with more than a quarter-pound of beef, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and for a limited time, ...
Fry Seasoned Onion Fries
Crispy onion goodness! Checkers’ & Rally’s new Fry-Seasoned Onion Fries are crispy pieces of fried onion coated in our Famous Seasoned Fries seasoning.

Combo Meals
Soft drinks are subject to shortages and all products may not be available. Substitutions could be made.
Big Buford® Combo
The boss of burgers is made for The Fast Foodie with two large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties, topped with two slices of melted American cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, a slice of red-ripe tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, musta...
Triple Big Buford® Combo
The boss of burgers is made for The Fast Foodie with three large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties, topped with three slices of melted American cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, a slice of red-ripe tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, m...
Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford Combo
New Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford features two 100% beef hand-seasoned patties topped with Swiss cheese, two slices of smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mayo and even more bits of real chopped up bacon. It’s the big...
Triple Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford Combo
New Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford features three 100% beef hand-seasoned patties topped with Swiss cheese, two slices of smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mayo and even more bits of real chopped up bacon. It’s the b...
Baconzilla!® Combo
Warning: there will be bacon. Take on these two large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties piled high with four slices of crispy bacon, two slices of American cheese, melted cheddar cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise all served on a toasted bake...
Triple Baconzilla!® Combo
Warning: there will be bacon. Take on these three large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties piled high with four slices of crispy bacon, three slices of American cheese, melted cheddar cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise all served on a toasted ...
Fry-Seasoned Tenders Combo
Portable and loaded with flavor, Fry Seasoned Chicken Tenders. All white meat crispy chicken tenders coated in Checkers & Rally’s Famous Seasoned Fry batter for a signature zesty taste.
Buffalo Fry-Seasoned Tenders Combo
Introducing a kickin’ new way to enjoy Checkers’ & Rally’s Fry-Seasoned Chicken Tenders. The Buffalo version is all-white meat crispy chicken tenders coated in Checkers & Rally’s Famous Seasoned Fry batter and then tossed and sauced in our Medium...
Cheese Champ® Combo
All hail the champ. With a hand-seasoned, 100% beef large hamburger patty topped with American cheese, a slice of red ripe tomato, red onion, crisp iceberg lettuce, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise on a toasted bakery-style bun—this b...
Fry Lover's Double Combo
There's no such thing as too many fries. Get two hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties topped with our Famous Seasoned Fries® and loaded up with American cheese, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Classic Mother Cruncher® Combo
NEW Classic Mother Cruncher® chicken sandwich - made with an all-white meat chicken breast that is coated in a super crunchy breading and lightly fried then topped with mayo, pickles, crisp iceberg lettuce, a slice of red ripe tomato and served on...
BBQ Bacon Mother Cruncher® Combo
Sweet layers of BBQ flavor! Checkers’ & Rally’s Bacon BBQ Mother Cruncher Chicken Sandwich features is made with our all white-meat crispy Mother Cruncher chicken filet that’s coated in super crunchy breading that’s topped with Sweet & Smoky BBQ ...
5pc Classic Wings Combo
Let these wings take you higher. 5 crispy and juicy bone-in Classic Wings sauced and tossed in your choice of sauce.
10pc Classic Wings Combo
Let these wings take you higher. 10 crispy and juicy bone-in Classic Wings sauced and tossed in your choice of sauce.
Chicken Bites Box Combo
Too much flavor for their own good. Get our crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, all-white meat chicken bites.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo
This chicken bites back. Heat things up with our crispy Spicy Chicken topped with crisp iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise all served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Deep Sea Double® Combo
Double up on deep sea flavor. Two crispy fish filets topped with melted American cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, and tartar sauce, all served up on a flour-dusted bun.
Half-Pound* Chicken Bites Combo
Too much flavor for their own good. Get a half-pound of our crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, all-white meat chicken bites. *pre-cooked weight & Fries are included in the box and not separately.

Home of the 2-FOR
Pick Two and Save
Pick Two and Save: Make It a Meal

Burgers
Big Buford®
The boss of all burgers is made for The Fast Foodie with two large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties, topped with two slices of melted American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise all...
Double Fry Lover's Burger
There's no such thing as too many fries. Get two hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties topped with our Famous Seasoned Fries® and loaded up with American cheese, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Triple Big Buford
The boss of all burgers is made for The Fast Foodie with three large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties, topped with three slices of melted American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise...
Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford
New Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford features two 100% beef hand-seasoned patties topped with Swiss cheese, two slices of smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mayo and even more bits of real chopped up bacon. It’s the big...
Triple Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford
New Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford features three 100% beef hand-seasoned patties topped with Swiss cheese, two slices of smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, sweet & smoky BBQ sauce, mayo and even more bits of real chopped up bacon. It’s the b...
Baconzilla!®
Warning: there will be bacon. Take on these two large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties piled high with four slices of crispy bacon, two slices of American cheese, melted cheddar cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise all served on a toasted bake...
Triple Baconzilla!®
Warning: there will be bacon. Take on these three large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties piled high with four slices of crispy bacon, three slices of American cheese, melted cheddar cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise all served on a toasted ...
Cheese Champ®
All hail the champ. Made with a hand-seasoned, 100% beef patty topped with American cheese, tomato, red onion, iceberg lettuce, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on a toasted bakery-style bun.
All American Cheeseburger
A burger the way it's meant to be. Grab our juicy, seasoned patty, topped with cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard, all on a sesame seed bun.

Chicken
Fry-Seasoned Tenders
Portable and loaded with flavor, Fry Seasoned Chicken Tenders. All white meat crispy chicken tenders coated in Checkers & Rally’s Famous Seasoned Fry batter for a signature zesty taste.
Buffalo Fry-Seasoned Tenders
Introducing a kickin’ new way to enjoy Checkers’ & Rally’s Fry-Seasoned Chicken Tenders. The Buffalo version is all-white meat crispy chicken tenders coated in Checkers & Rally’s Famous Seasoned Fry batter and then tossed and sauced in our Medium...
Classic Mother Cruncher®
NEW Classic Mother Cruncher® chicken sandwich - made with an all-white meat chicken breast that is coated in a super crunchy breading and lightly fried then topped with mayo, pickles, crisp iceberg lettuce, a slice of red ripe tomato and served on...
Bacon BBQ Mother Cruncher®
Sweet layers of BBQ flavor! Checkers’ & Rally’s Bacon BBQ Mother Cruncher Chicken Sandwich features is made with our all white-meat crispy Mother Cruncher chicken filet that’s coated in super crunchy breading that’s topped with Sweet & Smoky BBQ ...
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This chicken bites back. Heat things up with our crispy Spicy Chicken topped with iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise all served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Spicy Chicken Double
Heat things up with two of our crispy all-white meat Spicy Chicken patties topped with American cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, and mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Cluck the game up.
Chicken Bites & Fries Box $5.49
Try the crispiest, juiciest, most perfectly seasoned, all-white meat chicken bites in the game served in a box with our Famous Seasoned Fries. *Fries are included in the box and not separately
Half-Pound* Chicken Bites and Fries $7.39
Too much flavor for their own good. Get a half-pound of our crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, all-white meat chicken bites, and fries. *Fries are included in the box and not separately

Classic Wings
They’re not called crazy good for nothing. All of our authentic Classic Wings come swimming in flavor. Try them sauced and tossed in a variety of over-the-top flavors and sizes.
5 Piece Classic Wings $9.99
Let these wings take you higher. Crispy and juicy bone-in Classic Wings sauced and tossed in your choice of sauce.
10 Piece Classic Wings $16.99
Let these wings take you higher. Crispy and juicy bone-in Classic Wings sauced and tossed in your choice of sauce.
20 Piece Classic Wings $28.99
Let these wings take you higher. Crispy and juicy bone-in Classic Wings sauced and tossed in your choice of sauce.

Fish
Deep Sea Double®
Double up on deep sea flavor. Two crispy fish filets topped with melted American cheese, iceberg lettuce, and tartar sauce all on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Our crispy fish filet topped with iceberg lettuce and tartar sauce for a boatload of flavor between toasted sesame seed buns.

Hot Dogs
Chili Dog
Bet you thought we couldn't fit any more flavor between the bun, but then we smothered an all-beef grilled hot dog with meaty chili, diced red onions, ketchup, and mustard.
Grilled Hot Dog
Better than the ballpark, this juicy, beefy frank is grilled up just right and served in a toasted bun with ketchup and mustard.

Chill Stop
Slushies
An icy, slushie tropical punch treat.
Pina Colada Slushies
Amp it up with Checkers & Rally’s new Tropical Energy Slushies! These smooth and flavorful slushies are made with delicious fruity flavors combined with an energy shot for a delicious treat that will also keep you going! Get Boosted Pina Colada ...
Nerds® Layered Slushies
Get two flavors in one with Checkers’ & Rally’s new Nerds® Layered Slushies! These delicious frozen drinks are made with two blended layers (orange & blue raspberry) of refreshing frozen slushies and topped with crunchy Nerds® candy for a refreshi...

Fries and Sides
Famous Seasoned Fries
Secretly seasoned. Famously good. And made just for you.
Fry-Seasoned Monsterella Stix
These hunger-crushing, cheese-loaded mozzarella sticks are tossed with our Famous Seasoned Fries® seasoning and served with a side of marinara sauce.
Fully Loaded Fries
Our Famous Seasoned Fries topped with cheese, ranch and crispy bacon.
Cheese Chili Cheese Fries®
We took our Famous Seasoned Fries up a notch with meaty chili and melted cheddar cheese.
Garlic Parmesan Loaded Fries
Enjoy our Famous Seasoned Fries topped with garlic parmesan sauce and smoky bacon crumbles, then smothered in melted cheddar cheese. Enjoy the finger-licking fragrant snacking!

Sweet Side
Classic Milkshakes
We all have to make choices. Choose to sip on something a little more indulgent. Our rich, thick, creamy milkshakes come in four flavors, each more delicious than the next.
Funnel Cake Fries $2.39
They look like fries. They taste like funnel cake. 12 tasty Funnel Cake Fries dusted with powdered sugar.
Cinnamon Apple Pie $1.49
Our crispy apple pie turnover filled with sweet apples then rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Holy sweetness.
Cheesecake Sundae
Layers of rich flavor make our Cheesecake Sundaes a treat you can keep digging in to. Our Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae made with real strawberries, our Fudge Cheesecake Sundae made with velvety chocolate fudge, or our Caramel Cheesecake Sundae mad...

Local Flavors
Bowl Of Chili $3.09

Extras
Ranch Dip Cup $0.49
Honey Mustard Dip Cup $0.49
BBQ Dip Cup $0.49
Buffalo Dip Cup $0.49
Blue Cheese Dip Cup $0.49
Ketchup Packets

Soft Drinks
Soft drinks are subject to shortages and all products may not be available. Substitutions could be made.
Coca-Cola®
Diet Coke®
Coke Zero Sugar®
Sprite®
Barq's ® Root Beer
Mr. Pibb®
Coca-Cola® Cherry
Minute Maid® Lemonade
Fanta® Strawberry
Hi-C® Flashin Fruit Punch®
Gold Peak® Southern Style Sweet Tea

Checkers Details

Service options
Delivery
Drive-through
Takeout
Dine-in

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Offerings
Late-night food
Quick bite

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert
Seating

Atmosphere
Casual

Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Free street parking
Paid street parking

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Checkers Location

Checkers

New York New York County New York West 125th Street

79 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA

Checkers Reviews

An average rating of ★3.5 from 444 user reviews.

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Food is never fresh tasting the fries taste so old they allow homeless people to hang around and in the stole not professional.. I used to love checkers but the lack of love making with the food isn’t their .. love is the number one ingredient for cooking you must love what you do and it will come out amazing . It’s not the smal burgers are smaller even for a four dollar meal
June 23 · Shantia Evans
Not sure why this one guy likes to play games. Simply asked to take the fries off and he refused like that's an issue offering to sell me a more expensive item that I didn't want. I wasn't asking for a discount just to take something I didn't want off still charge me the the same.
April 25 · Steven Dougwillo Sr. (Steven Sr.)
This is extremely disappointing and annoying. I ordered my order through uber eats and they forgot to send the fries. Uber doesn’t make themselves responsible for the store mistakes and I call them and they did the same. Not only they hung up on me but I called them and did the same multiple times. This is very rude
May 13 · Ninotska Love
Checkers has a great bargain. Burger or chicken sandwich, fries, pie and soda for $4. Service is extremely slow. It's a place you probably don't want to eat there.
May 28 · Terry Moreland
It's ghetto. Theres no seats, the service counter is cover in a "plastic" glass... Whatever make them feel safe I guess!I ordered a Baconzilla they give me an SBBB thanks but i didnt want bbq sauce on my burger!I was dreaming of eating Checkers and their Harlem location was a Nightmare... 1/5⭐️I give a 1 cuz lets be real it's still Checkers but this area is terrible for business...
September 30 · Zilly Quartz