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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Hudson

Taco Bell

Taco Bell

3.9
(15k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 29 min
"Always right. Always fresh and hot. My go to place when working 3rd shift. Plus who else has dirty soda around here??"
"The Nuggets were black colored. The chicken was definitely over cooked and old (was cooked and sitting well before delivery). The wait time at this location is absolutely unacceptable. I'm a delivery driver as well. I can honestly say this location defeats the purpose of the concept "fast food". Of all the locations I've ordered and have delivered for, this location has the longest wait time customer or delivery pick up."
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.74
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.47
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.33
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.72
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.2
(1k+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 42 min
"First time ordering and I was seriously impressed! The Vibe with Shrooms Burger was delicious—the garlic mushrooms, caramelized onions and Swiss were SO flavorful, and the burger was juicy. Everything arrived hot, fresh and packaged really well. Definitely ordering again!"
"Sandwich was okay, but certainly not the worth the price. You can get a chicken sandwich down the way at Wendy's that is just as good or better for less than half the price. I'm gonna say the full price I paid was for the sandwich because I got maybe 5 onion rings?"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$14.42
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$14.92
Mad for Mozza Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with American cheese and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks on a brioche bun with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. It really is easy to be cheesy.
$14.64
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$14.42
Dunkin'

Dunkin'

4.2
(2k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 37 min
"whoever is working on 9/10/22 at 2:15 and made a medium iced caramel swirl. you are a G. best coffee i've had from this location. "
"Loaded Hash Browns were definitely not loaded. Original Blend Iced Coffee was made wrong and not mixed well. Waste of money."
Original Blend Iced Coffee
Freshly brewed and full of flavor, our Iced Coffee is the perfect pick-me-up any time of day or night, giving you the boost you need to keep on running.
$4.38
Sausage, Egg and Cheese
Finding yourself hungry in search of breakfast? Dunkin' brings a tasty blend of egg and cheese, and then adds irresistable sausage to tame any hunger. Consider yourself full.
$5.58
Original Blend
Our coffee beans are freshly ground moments before brewing, and we continually brew throughout the day, so you’ll have a freshly brewed cup of coffee every time. Always made just the way you like it, it has that signature smooth taste you can’t live without. Need an extra boost? Add a Turbo Shot® of Espresso.
$3.64
Bacon, Egg and Cheese
Go the extra mile by bringing bacon to your Dunkin' Breakfast Sandwich. Bacon with egg and cheese, can you say, "Yum!"
$5.89
Burger King

Burger King

4.1
(1k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 52 min
"The service and food here are really good! We order from them frequently and have always been happy & satisfied. They go the extra mile to help make you happy. I recommend them anytime. Thanks very much folks!"
"The food is always great...always just as ordered and always on time! We love their service and the great values as well. Thank you BK"
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$16.14
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$8.63
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$4.55
HERSHEY'S® Sundae Pie
A crunchy chocolate crust filled with chocolate crème filling and garnished with real HERSHEY’S® Chocolate Chips. HERSHEY'S trademarks and trade dress used with permission.
$3.25
Heav'nly Donuts

Heav'nly Donuts

4.3
(100+)
• Comfort Food • Donuts
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 77 min
Farther away
"Best bagel in Methuen. I always buy the plain bagels soft and great taste I always order two. Always Fresh"
"I stopped by to pick up a DoorDash order. Nobody was in the drive-thru line, so I asked at the speaker if I could grab it there. The first employee said yes, but then a second employee came on and told me, pretty curtly, that DoorDash orders have to be picked up inside. That’s fine, so I parked and went in. The lobby was empty, and the same employee pointed to my order sitting at the counter, not in the mobile pickup area where I’d have expected it. I don’t mind following a store’s pickup policy. But if the policy is strict enough that I have to come inside with no one else around, the order should be where the policy says it’ll be. A friendlier tone would have helped too. The food was fine. The interaction is what stood out."
Iced Coffee
Enjoy an iced Heav'nly Blend coffee or try one of 15+ flavors brewed fresh! No syrups.
$5.26
Single Donut
Our donuts are made fresh and from scratch daily and we do sell out of varieties daily. SELECT your 1ST CHOICE and if we are sold out please send us your 2ND CHOICE and 3RD CHOICE.
$3.59
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Select 1ST CHOICE of bread and if sold out please select a 2ND CHOICE. PLAIN bagel served if 1st and 2nd choices are sold out.
$10.76
Sausage, Egg & Cheese
Select 1ST CHOICE of bread and if sold out please select a 2ND CHOICE. PLAIN bagel served if 1st and 2nd choices are sold out.
$10.75
Nouria's Kitchen featuring Amato's

Nouria's Kitchen featuring Amato's

3.8
(30+)
• Salads • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 13.9 mi • 59 min
Farther away
Amato’s Original Real Italian Large
Ham and Cheese topped with Onions, Pickles, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Olives, Salt, Pepper, and Oil.
$8.32
Cheese Pazzo Bread
Fresh baked dough seasoned with garlic, herbs, and cheeses served with a side of marinara dipping sauce (1 sauce cup per order)
$6.78
Classic Italian Cold Cut Large
Genoa Salami, Capicola, Prosciutto, and Provolone Cheese topped with Onions, Pickles, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Olives, Salt, Pepper, and Oil
$11.5
Meatball Parmigiana Large
Hearty, Saucy, Filling - This is the One!
$10.72
Tucker's

Tucker's

4.7
(2k+)
• Lunch • American
$0 delivery fee
"I got the "Mitch" sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the sandwich was. I could've split the sandwich with someone or eaten half and saved the over half for later and would've been full and satisfied. The The Mitch was delicious. I appreciate that Tucker's uses fresh and real food. I got strawberries and blueberries as a side with my sandwich. My daughter got a Kids Bagel & Cream Cheese. She enjoyed that. This is the second time we've ordered from Tucker's. I will absolutely order from Tucker's again and as long as their food is fresh. Yummy!"
"We recently tried several dishes at Tucker’s and overall had a great experience. The 1 Caramel Coco Loco Cake was a sweet finish—rich, moist, and just the right amount of indulgence. Luke's Burrito was hearty and flavorful, definitely worth its price for a filling breakfast. The Morning Panini was crisp on the outside with a satisfying, well-balanced filling. The Classic plate was a solid choice—simple, well-prepared, and comforting. Even the small add-ons like the one egg and Breakfast Proteins were cooked well and paired nicely with the mains. A well-rounded breakfast spot we’d happily return to!"
Reed-o Burrito
Made with two scrambled eggs, diced bacon, hash browns, sharp cheddar, and chipotle aioli. ALLERGENS: DAIRY (Scrambled Eggs, Sharp Cheddar), EGG (Scrambled Eggs, Chipotle Aioli), SOYBEAN OIL (Chipotle Aioli, White Wrap, Wheat Wrap), WHEAT (White Wrap, Wheat Wrap) INGREDIENTS: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon Bits, Hash Browns, Sharp Cheddar, Chipotle Aioli, Choice of Wrap
$13.27
Classic
Two local eggs, choice of side, choice of toast. Allergens: EGG (Eggs), DAIRY (Butter on Toast) *Other Allergens Depend On Options Chosen Ingredients: Eggs, Choice of Side, Choice of Toast, Butter on Toast
$14.63
Tucker Time
Two local eggs, choice of side, choice of two French toast slices or two cakes. Allergens: WHEAT (Cakes, French Toast), EGG (Eggs, Cakes, French Toast), DAIRY (Cakes, French Toast) *Other Allergens Depend On Options Chosen Ingredients: Eggs, Choice of Side, Choice of Cakes or French Toast
$20.38
Kevin's Classic
One local fried egg, American cheese, and choice of bacon, sausage, or Canadian bacon on a plain bagel, English muffin, or ciabatta. Allergens: EGG (Egg), DAIRY (American Cheese, English Muffin, Butter on Bread), SOY (American Cheese, English Muffin), WHEAT (Bagel, English Muffin, Ciabatta) *Allergens Depend On Options Chosen Ingredients: Egg, American Cheese, Choice of Canadian Bacon, Bacon, or Sausage, Choice of Plain Bagel, English Muffin, Ciabatta, Butter on Bread
$10.25
Obrien's Sports Bar (118 Main St)

Obrien's Sports Bar (118 Main St)

4.8
(70+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee
"This place is always AMAZING. The Bacon Cheese Fries are to die for. The Tuxedo Bomb is my favorite dessert. The pretzels are so warm and yummy."
"First time trying this place and it's amazing!Cuban Bacon Cheese Fries Peanut Butter Cake were all delicious! packed my Bacon Cheese Fries separately so they were not soggy. I really appreciate that. Can't wait to go back!"
Buffalo Chicken Rangoons
Pulled chicken, scallions, assorted cheeses and Buffalo sauce wrapped in wontons.
$12
Mac & Cheese
House-made six cheese sauce over cavatappi & topped with ritz cracker crumbs. Upgrade to BBQ pulled pork, buffalo chicken or bacon for an additional charge.
$18.5
Tenders
Crispy butter milk chicken tenders
$14.61
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
12 hour smoked Angus brisket on grilled sourdough with roasted poblanos, Alabama white bbq & pepper jack cheese with fries & coleslaw
$18.05
Subway

Subway

4.3
(700+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
15% off on $60+
"Doritos® Footlong Steak Nachos (600 Cals) these nachos were some of the best I've ever had! Amazing job Subway!"
"Stale bread, wrong type of cheese, paid for extra protein and got none, literally 4 pieces of spinach on a footlong. Terrible store"
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.72
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$14.02
Steak Philly
Juicy Steak, American cheese, mayo, peppers & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$14.82
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.42
Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Fried Chicken • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee
Tenders Krunch Box
Includes choice of hand-breaded, mildly Cajun-spiced fried chicken tenders, small side, a honey biscuit and choice of dipping sauce
$12.32
Signature Wings
Our signature, classic (bone-in) wings tossed in your choice of sauce. First two sauces included with every order.
$9.99
Signature Chicken
Our hand-breaded, mildly Cajun-spiced fried chicken fried up to a perfect golden brown
$23.98
Jambalaya
Premium chicken and sausage jambalaya with onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery
$3.49
Wendy's

Wendy's

4.2
(12k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"honestly haven't ordered Wendy's in years and ordered very late at night like midnight, so had low expectations but the Classic Chicken Sandwich was so fresh, hot, soft bread, crunchy like. it was perfect, and the Apple Pecan Salad was delicious as always but was very impressed. thank you guys~"
"The Baconator Fries were good but compared to when I go there myself it is so much smaller and barely the size of my hand"
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie™ Bag
Fresh, never-frozen beef, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo. His fans call him JBC. One bite, and you will, too.
$7.52
10 PC. Crispy Chicken Nuggets
All-white-meat chicken breaded to crispy perfection and served with your choice of sauce. Because sometimes, you just need a nugg.
$6.25
Baconator® Combo
A half-pound* of fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, 6 pieces of crispy Applewood smoked bacon, ketchup, and mayo on a potato bun. Never too much bacon.
$16.42
Double Stack™ Biggie™ Bag
Two patties of fresh, never frozen beef with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion. It’s double the fresh beef, stacked with deliciousness.
$8.72
Saigon Sandwich House

Saigon Sandwich House

4.7
(3k+)
• Vietnamese • Catering
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Wonton Noodle Soup (Mi Vang Wonton) had great flavor and was perfect for overcoming recent stomach issues! broth packaged separate from inclusions. meat very tender! Eggrolls (2pc) (chả giò) were also great and the Mango Smoothie (M) was perfectly fruity and cold."
"#1 Banh mi was fantastic. Got extra meat and veg on both. Baguette is fantastic. Crispy on the outside soft and chewy on the inside. I could only finish half and saving the rest for later but my boyfriend housed the whole thing in less than 10 mins. Thai tea is also fantastic not too sweet and very refreshing. Cant wait to try other items in the future! "
1. Combo (Bánh Mì Thịt Nguội)
Pork, pate, cilantro, cucumber, pickled carrots, and daikon in a baguette. PLEASE be aware any requests for "extra" or "a side of" is an additional cost that can only be done if paid for.
$9.44
7. Grilled Beef (Bánh Mì Bò Nướng)
Grilled beef with pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, and cilantro in a baguette. PLEASE be aware any requests for "extra" or "a side of" is an additional cost that can only be done if paid for.
$11.39
Eggrolls (2pc) (chả giò)
Crispy rolls filled with vegetables and meat, served with a side of dipping sauce. Two pieces per serving.
$3.42
Spring Roll (2pc) (Gỏi cuốn)
Shrimp, lettuce, and herbs wrapped in rice paper, served with dipping sauce. Two pieces per order.
$6.84
Friendly Reds Tavern

Friendly Reds Tavern

4.6
(300+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"I'm not a fan of Chicken Tenders & Potato Skins but I tried my husbands and they were wonderful. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious. Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza was really great, so much pepperoni and just enough "sting"."
"The pot Pot Roast Dinner was DELICIOUS. It was fresh and it was a large portion!!! Even the sides were delicious. The carrots were perfectly cooked & the mashed potatoes were homemade!! The Chicken Risotto was also very good!"
Marinated Fried Chicken Tenders
Fried chicken tenders with your choice of buffalo, Asian, BBQ or garlic parmesan
$13.62
Chicken Tenders & Potato Skins
Fried or grilled chicken tenders (choice of sauce) and potato skins filled with blended cheddar cheese and Applewood bacon or fresh broccoli served with sour cream and scallions (bacon and broccoli add $1.)
$13.77
Cajun Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast dredged with Cajun seasoning, romaine lettuce and fresh parmesan cheese, tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing
$15.96
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken breast served with a rich marinara sauce and melted provolone cheese on a braided roll
$15.84
China Maxim

China Maxim

4.7
(100+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"China Max is back in Dracut—and it’s pure music to my mouth! Lo Kai closing left a real hole, so seeing China Max reopen has me thrilled. This is still my favorite spot in Dracut and honestly the only truly solid Chinese place in the area. The L 007 chicken finger order is massive. You get a large portion of those smaller-size chicken-finger nuggets coated in a sweet, tasty batter that hits just right. Crispy, golden, and addictive. L10—, The beef teriyaki is cooked well and packed with good flavor, even if it came out a little less juicy than I’d prefer. Still solid. the pork fried rice is tasty, dark., The juicy sliced pork—looked and tasted like classic, reliable Chinese takeout done right. Glad to have this place back! 5 STAR!"
"Disturbingly bad. Right away it didn't smell right, even before I took it out of the bag. The chicken fried rice, which I had paid extra for, tasted like it had been cooked in rancid oil, or perhaps in some kind of cleaning solution, like a metal cleaner, as it had a metallic taste to it. Drowning it in soy sauce didn't take the metallic taste away. The crab rangoon was not sweet and savory, which I expect, but sour and strange. The chicken fingers had tough meat that had me pulling unchewable chunks out of my mouth after taking a bite. The Chicken with Broccoli was the most edible of the lot, and even that was strange in a way I can't pinpoint. The container it comes in is TINY for $13. The egg rolls are overly sweet and also indescribably odd. This place has great reviews, so I don't know if it's just a me problem. I did order late at night, about a half hour before closing, so maybe they had already started cleaning and didn't rinse the cookware thoroughly before preparing the food? I honestly don't know. I just know that I ate one and a half chicken fingers, half a crab rangoon, half of an egg roll (I tried to give it a chance, I really did!), and a couple bites of rice. The only thing I'm not going to throw away yet is the chicken with broccoli, which I'll try again tomorrow to assess with a fresh palate. Not worth the $60 I paid (including tip, taxes, and fees). Ultimately, this place is a HUGE "no" for me. "
Crab Rangoon
Gold Fingers, Boneless Ribs, Chicken Teriyaki, Pork Fried Rice
$12.5
D.
Crab Rangoon (4), Gold Fingers (5) Egg Roll (1) Pork Fried Rice
$20.03
Teriyaki Beef (on a Stick)
Available in small (1) or large (2) quantities.
$14.8
Chicken Fingers (007)
(6)
$14.08
T&tway

T&tway

4.8
(500+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee
"Everything was amazing, I think I might just be used to a "salty" guacamole. This one was extremely fresh and refreshing"
"Egg rolls are probably better when in person, they were a little wet and falling apart by the time they got to me but still delish. The Torta de Milanesa was incredible. And great value for what you pay for, I got half left over for dinner!"
Taco Carne Azada (Steak)
Single crispy cheese tacos dipped in birria consomé.
$4.09
Quesabirrias
Giant 14" tortilla loaded with carne asada, fries, cheese, pico de gallo & guacamole.
$3.99
Taco Chicken
14" grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, choice of carne azada, chicken or pastor, served with sour cream & pico de gallo. Add guacamole for an additional charge.
$4.11
Birria Egg Rolls (2)
Fries with cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, add guacamole for an additional charge. Choice of carne azada, pastor or chicken.
$8.65
Bagel Cafe

Bagel Cafe

4.8
(4k+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
"Poppy seed bagel, I love that there is always plenty of seeds or toppings for whichever flavor bagel I choose from them. The bagels are never small or thin, and always fresh tasting and feeling. Never dry. I order from them frequently!"
"I got it with almond milk, what a delightful after taste. A little nutty. perfecto!! Super fresh coffee. It was perfect with the caramel. THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH.Caramel Macchiato"
Bacon, Egg, Cheese
Two Free Range Eggs, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese
$13.12
Cream Cheese Bagel
Two Free Range Eggs, All-Natural Pork Sausage, American Cheese
$6.43
Sausage, Egg, Cheese
Two Free Range Eggs, Two Slices of American Cheese
$13.02
Iced Coffee
Oven Roasted Turkey, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
$5.78
KFC

KFC

3.5
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"It's KFC!!!4 piece + biscuit and mashed potatoes. Good dinner for 2 nights. Always the best fried 4 pc. Chicken Combo"
"$60 on an order soda flat,no sauces and gave us Mac and cheese in a big container since they ran out the other smaller container but they gave a scoop trying to make it equal to the small container but it looked less. Would've been better to have staff give more then run into a complaint."
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. Cal.: 590
$8
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. Cal.: 380-2340
$15.38
5 pc. Tenders Big Box
5 Original Recipe chicken tenders, 2 sides of your choice, 2 dipping sauces, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. Cal.: 1270-2230
$17.07
Famous Bowl Combo
Includes mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets, topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses. Includes a medium drink. Cal.: 590-1020
$9.47

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