Opening hours
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Typical hours for fast food restaurants in New York
Most fast food restaurants in New York open around 7:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 97% are open on Sundays and 73% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 1,235 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
461 Hempstead TurnpikeHempstead, NY 11550
About Checkers
Looking for a fast food restaurant in Hempstead? Checkers is at 461 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, New York. Our Hempstead guide covers 55 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Available service options are takeout, drive-through, and outdoor seating. On the menu: burgers.
Quick facts
- Category
- Fast Food Restaurant · Burger
- Address
- 461 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11550
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Popular times (typical for fast food restaurants)
Fast food restaurants are usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of fast food restaurants in New York.
Typical prices for fast food restaurants in New York
Based on 9 menus with 386 priced items from fast food restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.99.
We don’t have Checkers’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what fast food restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 33% | $3.99 |
| Fish Sandwich | 33% | $9.00 |
| Chicken Sandwich | 33% | $8.00 |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 33% | $10.00 |
| Chicken Over Rice | 33% | $12.99 |
| Lamb Over Rice | 33% | $13.99 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Drive-through
- Outdoor seating
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Checkers there are 20 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 50 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Latin American & Caribbean (11), Sandwiches & Delis (9), Chinese (5), and Bakeries & Desserts (4).
Competition is healthy: 3 other fast food restaurants are within a mile and 20 within three miles. The closest is Burger King, < 0.1 mi away.
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisPolo Food Deli< 0.1 mi
- ChineseKing Wah0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanCamelita's0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFuentes Deli and Deli0.2 mi
- PizzaTony's Pizza0.2 mi
What to expect at a fast food restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Checkers located?
Checkers is located at 461 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11550.
Does Checkers offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Checkers, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, drive-through, and outdoor seating.
What else is near Checkers?
There are 50 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Checkers. Nearby options include Polo Food Deli (< 0.1 mi), King Wah (0.1 mi), and Camelita's (0.1 mi).
Are there other fast food restaurants near Checkers?
3 other fast food restaurants within a mile. The closest is Burger King, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do fast food restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 9 menus with 386 priced items from fast food restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $14.99.
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