Fast Foodies Know The Deal™. Checkers serves up world-famous seasoned fries, bold burgers, creamy shakes, and more. BOLD SINCE BURGER #1, Checkers restaurants were born out of the idea that a bland and flavorless burger was downright wrong. Americans everywhere deserve a better tasting burger — one that is unexpectedly bold, made-to-order and priced at a value that was hard to beat. Visit Checkers at 7711 Madison Ave in Tampa.
I needed food quickly and it didn't matter what it was and this did the trick. Food wasn't bad. Wait was a little long for my liking. But the service was nice manager was helping out and everyone was smiling and polite.
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Tammi Finan
4 days ago
1.0
I was really excited about having a checkers open near my home. I have visited this place 10+ times since it opened. Every time I have had an issue. I kept going back because either I forgot how bad the food and service is, or I'm trying to give them another chance. Employee turn over rate is really high at this location, so, I would think the new crew would be trained better. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. Let's start with how the Manager(s) lied and said there 16 oz is the large shake size. Managers refuse to correct the issues brought to their attention. Burgers are always cold, greasy, tough/ chewy, and not fresh. The fries taste like old burnt oil. You can't taste the potato just oil/grease in the fries. The fries are either undercooked or overcooked. Its a coin toss as to which one you're going to get that day. They have only had banana shakes available twice that I have gone. The first time, the Manager told me their 16 oz cup was their large shake size. The second time the machine wasn't working properly so the Manager poured banana flavor over ice cream and stirred it with a straw (was not stirred well, at all). It actually made me sick. Their promotions never work at the store or on their app. 11/19/2025, they had a same day (was only valid on 11/19/2025) promotion, buy one get one free on the medium size big bufford combo meal, because the Orlando Magic scored over 110 points. The promotion states to redeem it in the app, for in store only, so basically you have to order it for pick up. I could not get a code to give them at the store and I tried ordering in the app for pick up and I hit apply and it kept giving me an error message refusing to allow me to redeem the offer. When I spoke to the manager at the store he said he has no control over the app orders they can't fix them and they can't refund the cost of the meal. He suggested I speak to the general manager in the morning. I told him that I work the next day. (I leave my house at approximately 10:30 am and don't get home until 10:30 pm). He said I cant help you. He gave me the general managers name and number. After speaking to the general manager it was the same crap the night manager said. I'm sick of wasting my money and time on bad food that makes me sick. Everyone would be better off just going to Mcdonalds/Arbys/Burger king/Taco Bell/or Wendys where they too make a lot of mistakes, but they actually fix them. Fast food is crappy no matter where you go, but all the restaurants listed above still taste better than this Checkers' locations food. Which is sad because checkers used to have the best food at the best prices. Now, you're just paying to make yourself sick. It doesnt matter what time of day you go. It also doesnt matter if you are the only customer or not the wait time is always longer than 15 minutes, and the food is always cold, old, and disgusting.
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Clarissa Clayton
Nov 14, 2025
1.0
The fries taste so nasty. It taste like dirty grease.
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fye blqtt
Oct 23, 2025
4.0
It was good food but the service was alright seemed as if I was bugging them for ordering some food .
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B Wrigley
Oct 10, 2025
1.0
I’ve been to this location a couple of times and it has gotten worse each visit….it takes 5-10mins for someone to even acknowledge that you are there then it takes another 20mins for my food to come out and it’s not even good…burgers are undercooked and fries and hard as a rock and taste like year old grease…I could understand the wait if it was crowded but I’m usually the only customer there…I come to this location because of it’s close proximity to my job but with the time I waste standing there I might as well drive down to 301 and grab something there…I’m a fan of checkers in general but this location is definitely steering me away from it.
What are the operating hours for Checkers in Tampa?
Checkers is open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
What kind of cuisine can I expect at Checkers on Madison Ave?
Checkers serves fast food including world-famous seasoned fries, bold burgers, creamy shakes, and more.
What meals are served at this Checkers location?
Checkers serves lunch, dinner, and late-night meals.
Does Checkers offer drive-thru and take-out services?
Yes, this Checkers location provides both drive-thru and take-out services.
What is the dress code when visiting Checkers on Madison Ave?
The attire at Checkers is casual.
How can I contact Checkers in Tampa?
You can call them at +1 813-252-8228 or email checkers.madison3842@gmail.com.
Are there any beauty supply stores near Checkers on Madison Ave?
Yes, nearby beauty supply stores include 1st lady beauty supply and First Lady Beauty Supply.
What dining options are available near Checkers for different cuisines?
Nearby dining includes Pizza Pino (Italian), Far East One Chinese Rest (Chinese), Kiki's Restaurant and Lounge (Cuban/Latin American), and El Sabor Mexicano (Mexican).
What recreational facilities are close to Checkers on Madison Ave?
Nearby recreational spots include Emanuel P. Johnson Community Center, Larry Sanders Sports Complex, Larry Sanders Park, and Progress Village Little League Park.