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Checkers
- 1801 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Fast food restaurant, American restaurant ★3.0 (47)·$10–20

1801 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

3.0
The fries were fresh but the male worker doesn’t wear gloves while preparing your food.You can’t sit and eat. - Tee Brooks
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$10–20 per person Reported by 47 people$1–10$10–20$20–30

Checkers Introduce

For New Yorkers seeking a classic fast food experience, Checkers on Church Ave in Brooklyn is a well-known destination. This fast food restaurant has long been a go-to spot for satisfying cravings for burgers, chicken, and its famous seasoned fries. In a city that never sleeps, Checkers is a reliable place for a quick bite, whether you're grabbing a meal for lunch, dinner, or even late at night.

Checkers and its sister brand, Rally's, are built on the idea that fast food should be anything but boring. The menu is a testament to this philosophy, packed with bold flavors and classic combinations. From the signature Big Buford® to the variety of sauced and tossed Classic Wings, there is something to appeal to every taste. The restaurant is particularly popular for its convenience and quick service, making it a staple for anyone looking for a satisfying meal on the go.

The atmosphere at Checkers is casual and straightforward, designed for efficiency. It is a family-friendly establishment with a dedicated kids' menu, making it a simple choice for a meal with the little ones. The restaurant is also known for being open late, catering to the unique schedules of New Yorkers and ensuring that a delicious meal is always within reach. However, as with any high-traffic fast-food location, customer experiences can vary.

While the food itself, particularly the "fresh fries," is often praised, some reviews highlight operational issues. Concerns about food preparation practices, as noted by one customer mentioning a lack of gloves, and frustration with the rewards program, with another customer detailing repeated issues with the app, are part of the customer feedback. These points, though important, exist alongside the broader appeal of the brand's flavorful and affordable menu.


Checkers is located at 1801 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA. This location places it in a busy and accessible area of Brooklyn, making it a convenient stop for residents and commuters. The restaurant is designed for ease of access with a drive-through, making it simple to pick up your order without ever leaving your car.

In terms of accessibility, the Church Ave location is well-equipped to serve a diverse range of customers. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating, ensuring that patrons with mobility needs can dine comfortably. Additionally, the availability of free parking, both in a dedicated lot and on the street, is a significant convenience in a city where parking can be a challenge. This combination of a prominent location and thoughtful accessibility features makes Checkers a practical choice for many.


Checkers offers a variety of services tailored to a fast-food environment, focusing on speed and convenience.

  • Delivery: The restaurant partners with third-party services to provide delivery, ensuring that their menu items can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home or office. This is a crucial service for many New Yorkers.

  • Drive-Through: The drive-through service is a key feature, allowing for an incredibly fast and efficient way to get your food, perfect for those on a tight schedule.

  • Takeout: For those who prefer to walk in and pick up their food, the takeout option is quick and straightforward.

  • Dine-in: The restaurant offers a casual dining area for customers who wish to eat on-site. However, it's worth noting based on a customer review that seating may not always be available, and the primary focus appears to be on takeout and drive-through service.

  • Counter Service: This is the standard service model, ensuring quick and efficient ordering at the counter.


Checkers on Church Ave stands out due to several key features that contribute to its popularity and convenience.

  • Late-Night Food: This location is open late, providing a much-needed option for late-night food cravings. This is a significant advantage in a busy city like New York.

  • Variety of Menu Offerings: The menu is extensive, offering a wide array of options including a large selection of burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and desserts. Signature items like the Famous Seasoned Fries and a variety of wings are major draws.

  • Kid-Friendly: The restaurant is great for kids, offering a dedicated kids' menu and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.

  • Convenient Payment Options: Customers can pay with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making transactions quick and easy.

  • Accessible to All: The wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating ensure that the restaurant is inclusive and easy to navigate for all patrons.

  • Combo Meals and Value: The menu includes a wide range of combo meals and value-focused options like the "Home of the 2-FOR," providing affordable and satisfying meal choices.


For more information or to place an order, you can contact Checkers on Church Ave using the details below.

  • Address: 1801 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

  • Phone: (347) 955-4360

This contact information provides a direct way to get in touch for inquiries or to place a takeout order over the phone.


For New Yorkers, the decision to choose Checkers often comes down to its ability to deliver on the classic fast-food promise: delicious, quick, and affordable. The food is the main draw, with customers consistently praising the famous seasoned fries and a variety of other items. The menu's extensive options, from burgers like the Baconzilla!® to Fry-Seasoned Tenders and classic wings, ensure that there's always something to satisfy a craving.

While some customer feedback points to inconsistencies in service and operational issues, the popularity of the location and the quality of its core products remain a strong selling point. The convenience of the drive-through, late-night hours, and delivery services are perfectly suited to the New York lifestyle. For a family dinner, a solo lunch break, or a late-night snack, Checkers on Church Ave offers a reliable and flavorful solution. It’s a place where you can count on getting a classic fast-food meal that is both satisfying and easy to get.

Checkers Food & drink

  • Limited Time Offerings

  • 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, ...

  • BBQ Brisket Buford

    Bold BBQ flavor IS BACK! Checkers’ & Rally’s BBQ Brisket Buford features two large 100% beef hamburger patties topped with smoky beef brisket, American cheese, Sweet & Smoky BBQ sauce, dill pickles and red onions all served on two slices of toas...

  • BBQ Brisket Buford Combo

    Bold BBQ flavor IS BACK! Checkers’ & Rally’s BBQ Brisket Buford features two large 100% beef hamburger patties topped with smoky beef brisket, American cheese, Sweet & Smoky BBQ sauce, dill pickles and red onions all served on two slices of toas...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $6.49

    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 $8.59

    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 $5.00

    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 $10.00

    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 $20.00

    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 $5.49

    They look like fries. They taste like funnel cake. 12 tasty Funnel Cake Fries dusted with powdered sugar.

  • Cinnamon Apple Pie $1.99

    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...

  • Extras

  • Ranch Dip Cup $0.50
  • Honey Mustard Dip Cup $0.50
  • BBQ Dip Cup $0.50
  • Buffalo Dip Cup $0.50
  • Blue Cheese Dip Cup $0.50
  • 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
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Checkers Photos

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Checkers Location

Checkers

1801 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

Checkers Reviews

An average rating of ★3.7 from 486 user reviews.

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