McDonald's

You know that feeling when it's 3am and you've just stumbled out of somewhere in Hanley, desperately needing something to soak up the evening's questionable decisions? This Victoria Road outpost becomes your unlikely saviour. Tucked away in Fenton, it's got that slightly odd positioning that makes it feel more like a motorway services than your typical high street McDonald's, but that 24-hour commitment means it's there when you need it most. The staff here seem genuinely sound – they've clearly seen it all and take the post-pub crowd in their stride. Sure, it's still McDonald's, so don't expect miracles, but the chips are usually hot and they don't mess about with your order. The drive-through moves at a decent pace, which matters when you're dealing with Stoke's questionable parking situation.