Years and years ago, I once manned a full-blown chicken joint that brought in every manner of person to gobble down the greased chicken pieces. It was really more of a convenience store that sold chicken, but the people went nuts for that shit. It baffled the mind. The slogan I came up with for it was this: "There are hundreds of places to get chicken in this town; this place is one of them". Some of the faithful took exception to that statement one night, but it was true and their arguments had no merit. It WAS one of a hundred places to eat chicken and I'm thinking that motto could be adopted here. The chicken is alright; no more, no less. It's deep-fried chicken the way it was meant to be cooked. But it's not the best in all the land. The corn fritters are literally balls of grease and batter, like the stuff they undoubtedly clean out of the fryers at the end of every night. The gravy is okay, too. I like the limited menu (just chicken, fries and fritters) and their fries are delicious. But understand despite the history, despite that giant bird out front, despite the long line-ups, Chicken On The Way is one of hundreds of places to get chicken in this town. read more

This is a busy place that's always a good sign. The wait to get my food was about 10 mins for fresh batch. The chicken was seemed really dark, like it was over fried crispy and dry. It was way too greasy for my taste. I was little disappointed as I was see so many good reviews. Are they having an off day or is the chicken always fried really crispy? I rate fried chicken that's well fried but golden with great seasoning and juicy on the inside not dry. That's my take on this. I may give it one more try since their are so many good reviews but I hesitate as good Resturant always have consistency. read more

Fried chicken is my second love (next to bacon of course!) so whenever I have the opportunity to indulge in fast food I always opt for deep fried poultry. This location is the original Chicken on the Way (I've noticed a few have cropped up in different quadrants of the city) and although it's not actually "on the way" for me, I'll still go the distance to come here. Set up cafeteria style, you line up and shuffle down to place your order. I usually go with the Snack Pac ($7.50 for 2 delicious pieces of chicken, served with freshly cut fries and a corn fritter) and always a side of gravy (chicken gravy is THE BEST!) If it's nice out and you're lucky, you can snag a seat at one of the two picnic tables set up by the side of building and soak in the sun while you eat. Otherwise, don't be afraid to eat in your car because most likely you won't be the only one doing it lol Try this place if you already haven't, I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do! read more

I love Chicken On The Way and upon frequently driving my better half from my home in Mission to Kincora it literally is just that. I am surprised at comments made by other yelpers because I find the chicken here grease free, in fact it tastes fresh and tender and crispy. Not cholesterol free! I ain't no fool! But I certainly don't have to use half a tree in serviettes to wipe the grease like when I eat at KFC's. But this review is not complete unless I mention the crème de la crème ...the corn fritters. Spoken with a Brooklyn accent "They melt in your mouth like butta". Wow, talk about return visits just for these little critters, the critter fritters. Parking access is so convenient too that I find my stomach seems to be quite content beforehand and then growling like a mad woman in hunger when I pass the Calgary landmark. I may have angered local Calgarians with my last minute turning signal. If I that was you, I apologise now, I am a slave to my tummy. Did I just miss that turn off? No problem, I will just pick some up whilst returning home, after all it is CHICKEN ON THE WAY! read more

I have been eating from Chicken On The Way for over 37 years. By far the best fast food take out chicken I have ever had. Beats KFC both in quality, quantity and price. Even their gravy is awesome and trust me, if you knew how KFC makes their gravy, you would stopping consuming it. Lol One special item is the fritters!! Amazingly good and always fresh!! Highly recommend the product offered to anyone! read more

This place is, how shall we say! um not good, but not bad. I have had better this is true, but i have also had worse the crazy part is THIS WAS AT THE SAME DARN PLACE. I'm not sure what goes on in this place, interms of consistancy. First time i went here was with a few friends and the food was AMAZING. The chicken was cooked perfect, The fries were bloody great, the little ball things, were sweet and just right. Bloody good meal. THEN (dum dum daaaaaaa) I got back around a month or 2 later and Holy Sh*t Chicken was not deep fried it was cooked by the bloody sun! the fries were like left overs that were from 6 afternoons ago, but not the good type (the type that was not lucky enough to be pick up right and slipped to the side of the fryer and left to kinda dry up and turn some strange color and have a very unique flavor) those little ball things that i loved so much before, well $220 later and a dentist saying what did you eat..(enough said) I'm an honest open kinda guy, maybe it was just a bad day....(NOPE) i have since been back a few times usually after a little visit from a little drink. All i can say is the up and down of the quality is not good... Either keep it crap or keep it good..JUST KEEP IT read more

A great spot for fried chicken, this place had constant traffic inside the small stand up order line which can only mean delicious food. Excited I ordered the bonus , 3 prices, fritters and gravy for $8.50. This place smelt good and the food was heart stopping. read more

Finding put about this place is probably the best thing to come out of a lousy date in awhile. I was told they had the best fried chicken in town, and although I haven't tried any other in town, it was a very good. Just enough crunch to meat ratio, and without all the traditional fast food grease. I ordered one chicken breast, two chicken strips, and three corn fritters for only $8.85 post tax...way too much food for a growing girl but worth it. The chicken breast was moist, the chicken strips are amazing (highly recommend! ), and the fritters are better than most (bigger than golf ball btw). FYI If you are interested in the strips, they can be substituted for pieces in the meal deals. read more

Deep Fried Feathers. Loved to go here for my Corn Fritter fix, but was completely turned off by the three pieces of chicken with feathers still attached. It's a small detail, but I guess I don't like my feathers served that way. read more

Been here every time I've gone to Calgary because it's a family tradition, the fried chicken is good but the real winners are the corn fritters. Dip those boys in some mustard? Buddy you're doing at least one thing right. read more

All I have to say is that have I known that there was going to be a huge- grotesque chicken statue guarding the store, I would have picked KFC over it. My appetite never returned since... As for the fried chicken, I agree with the fellow yelpers that it was greasy. In addition, it smelled a bit 'raw-chickeny' for me (I know there is no such word but no other word can sufficiently describe what that piece of chicken was like). Well... here's a bit of optimism for my closing - at least I can now say, 'been there, done that'. read more

Good chicken. I wish they had seating. Oh well. The fries more on the soggy side, but I like them. read more

The greasiest fried chicken you will ever eat. Perfect to pick up a box for a beer night with your friends, or if you're nursing a hangover. The best part for me is always the corn fritters (there are actual kernels of corn in them... who knew?). Keep in mind, this is not meant to be gourmet stuff. This is another one of those "Calgary experiences". I always kind of wonder though... what kind of person works here? Why did they paint the giant chicken fluorescent pink? And most importantly... why can't I get the smell of this stuff out of my clothes? read more

- open late - consistent - they use Hudarite colony birds - a little on the salty side, so get honey and hot sauce + corn fritters read more

Fried chicken is one of my favourite meals, and my husband loves it, so we probably swing by for takeout here more than I would care to admit... We typically order chicken and maybe corn fritters. I hate the fries. Sorry, but I find them mushy, tasteless and unnecessary. I like the chicken because it is crispy, juicy, and not too salty - although maybe they could dial it down a notch. The fritters are for eating in the car on the way home while your tummy growls or dip in honey or syrup for dessert. We always order extra chicken in the hopes that we'll have leftovers, but sometimes we can't restrain ourselves and we just go for it. Food: Chicken 7/10 Service: Usually fast Atmosphere: old school takeout Question: Is it possible to smell fried chicken and not drool? read more

Always great chicken, can't understand why some people complain, its a real chicken place not that garbage you get at KFC, so what if its not covered in formica and stainless steel, its one of the most consistently good chicken restaurants in Calgary for over 50 years a happy customer for over 40 years read more

Oddly enough I have fonder memories of this place from when I was a kid than as an adult. Just went the other day because I was CRAVING some fried chicken but I think I was disappointed. I think I'm too used to REAL fried chicken like in the Caribbean and sadly, Chicken on the way doesn't really have any flavor comparitively speaking. The corn fritters are WICKED though! Will always love those! read more

Took my daughter there for her first time, I hadn't been there for years. The corn fritters were as good as I remember and she loved them. I like the fact that they use locally sourced chicken! I personally prefer homemade fries to frozen and ours were good! The chicken was crisp and moist. The gravy used to be dark and rich, they changed it, liked the old recipe better. All in all, good food, good price, friendly service! read more

Expect very big portions but the food is very greasy. Prices are decent $8,50 for 2 pieces of fish and chips. Probably good for hungover

We love chicken on the way. The chicken is piping hot, very fresh and very very juicy. The fries are amazing. The fritters a re unique and good. The fish is same as the chicken, out of this world. Only drawback is its pretty greasy, but of course it's deep fried, battered food so what do you expect? Once in a while, especially after a long bike ride or hike, it's not a game changer, and you won't regret the indulgence! read more

Unfortunately I did not exist during the glory days of chicken on the way...therefore an establishment that I'm sure was once a 5 star shoe in must be reduced to three. I'm sorry but there really isn't anything extraordinarily special about this place. I agree that it beats a poorly crafted KFC chicken but thats about it. The service is great, the establishment is welcoming, but the chicken...the chicken is missing something. Perhaps it is the sweat and blood of the original founding fathers that has come and gone. Perhaps one day I'll walk into this establishment and my taste buds will be greeted with a blast from the past! read more

Okay so this isn't a review, a remembrance of times past ( during university a million years ago, graduated in 1990), a roommate worked at COTW and brought food home every night - my mouth is drooling thinking of the corn fritters dipped in honey and the gorgeously crisp fried chicken that KFC could never hold a candle to (and nothing ever tastes better than free food). Since then have only been there once about ten years ago for a picnic in the wading park at Riley Park and relived old memories. It's just located in an awkward part of the city for us but maybe its time to go out of our way and once again relive those mouth watering memories. read more

YUCK!!!!!!! Gross! Me! Out! You call this food????!!!! How are there so many good reviews for this place/stuff! How do the customers and people working at this place consider what they serve to be food?! Edible food yet??!! Everything was brown and overcooked. The kitchen looked filthy, the people working there were all wearing dirty clothes. Yuck!? They were pre-occupied chatting with each other than serving customers. Overpriced, overused cooking oil, the fries were soggy, strange meatless pieces of chicken. Blach .... once was more than enough!! Been there done that and wish I hadn't! read more

Easily the best fried chicken joint in the City, forget FFC, go here, get better chicken, awesome corn fritters with honey, home cut fries, great gravy, all packaged in a cool box wrapped in brown paper that keeps the stuff nice and warm. And save a ton of money to boot. The only issue I have is if you order larger meals like the Hungry Man and corn fritters, they put all the stuff in the same box and then run out of room for the fries. You will get twice as many fries in a 3 piece meal then you will with the Hungry Man because they simply cannot fit more fries into the box and they do not use a seperate box or a larger box made for the larger meals. I love their fries and getting home and seeing you got so few sucks. Get bigger boxes for bigger meals please COTW. But still, man the chicken rocks and the corn fritters are awesome. Having this place in Calgary owns. read more

Worst food poisoning I have ever had. Apathetic bitch of a so called manager could nt bother to apologize. I hope it burns down...

This is the kind of place where you wonder when the last time they changed the oil. This place has been around before KFC came to Calgary and will probably still be there after KFC is long gone. This is great drunk food! read more

Although I dont eat meat, my friends wanted to stop in to pick up some stuff and I thought I would get some fries. I loved the kitch of this place. When looking around, it becomes obvious that little has changed here in the many years they have been open. I guess that is the appeal of a place like this. It is consistent. Good or bad, like it or hate it, it likely hasnt changed much at all. When you go in there there is a little cue like thing that you line up in, kind of like waiting for a ride at Disney World except instead of its a small world its more like its a grease world after all. The people behind the counter look like they would rather be anywhere at work but they are efficient and "git er done". I ordered chips which they put in a fun little box with thier logo on it, but the best part, my favourite part... is that they wrap the box in brown paper and tape it up. It is kind of like a present... so stupid that I like this the best, but it makes it different, and kinda special. I also ordered corn fritters, and I have to say that I really liked them, they are huge, doughy and greasy but I loved them. The fries were plentiful, but nothing special. I would go back for the fritters though. The prices are very reasonable and there is plenty of parking out front. read more

Finally tried Chicken On The Way after a late night driving around and looking for something to fill our bellies. I couldn't believe how busy it was. By the time we got home, the fries were kinda soggy and I wasn't amazed. The chicken was hot, tasty, and CRISPY (which I love), but it lacked seasoning and to be honest I found it a little bland. As much as it kills me to say it, I still prefer KFC. Sometimes I just want to hate myself for eating little, delicious chemical chickens. The corn fritters were BOMB though! My boyfriend and I both ate around 10 or so, give or take. I might come back if I'm drunk and want chicken. read more

I'll always have a soft spot for Chicken on the way. Not the best chicken in the city but the price, the amount of food, and the corn fritter can't be beat. The kensignton location is a calgary institution! read more

Best chicken next to Swiss Chalet. Always get the hungry man, their corn fritters are reaalllllyyy good. Quick and Fast. Would love some right now. read more

Excellent chicken. .been coming here since 1986 can be a litte greasy but we don't eat all the skin anyway. , not good for you. .its less salty than KFC ..Fast service. .nicely wrapped to keep hot in a box and brown paper. . Corn fritters can be very good when they're fresh. . Sometimes they cook ahead and then re fry them. .not so good when you know how good they can be. . Fries a litte soft but good with their gravy and coleslaw good. Nice to see a restaurant be around so long and not change. One change though is the poor rooster mascot out front. He used to be white. .our favorite then sabotaged pink pesto bismsl pink not funny. Now it's kind of got blackish highlights all over no likey pls turn him white and hire chicken hawk to guard him. If you're late 40s 50 60, s you'll know the cartoon lol read more

Placed an order Friday 20th at10:30am for a 12:00pm delivery. Didn't arrive until 12:45. This was ordered for a birthday celebration at work and there was only 15 minutes remaining in the lunch break to eat. Disappointing. read more

I little expensive for the quality but great taste. The fries are okey. Crunchy and delicious.

Went there at 10 o'clock on a Tuesday night chicken was fresh, delicious, muffin things were outstanding, and the fries were great to o everything great read more

Like it. I am bias because I grew up eating rotisserie chicken (Benny BBQ, St. Hubert). I really like the corn fritters that come with a meal. Tons of fries. Chicken is good. For fast-food/fried chicken you get 4 stars. read more

There was a long wait on my last visit. Longer for me as several people who ordered after me got their food first for some reason. When I asked why some rude kid bagging the food said "yours is right there" as if that was the answer to my question. My gravy was not in the bag.the next day I called and some dumb girl said "if you don't call that day we can't help you". Talk about ridiculous. I won't be back! read more

Great Fried chicken for sure, better than you know who. What you receive for what you pay for is definitely a good deal. Fast service too. The only negative thing I have to say is sometimes their fries are under cooked and kind of wrecks it. But, I always go back. read more

ok have not been there for many many years the one on Kensington and 14 th do they still play the jingle "phone Atlas 35 545 for service night an da phone atlas 35545 for chicken on the way" I think I was 19 or 20 and I am turning 77 next month and that jingle still plays In my head lol read more

I was at Chicken- on- the-Way today and I must tell you that after today I will never go back to that grease pit again . I was there 30 years ago and the food was good , now it is the worst place in Canada to buy chicken . The grease must have been at least 1 year old . The food was horrible . read more

This place really is quite decent. It's not 5 star fried chicken. It's simply the only fried chicken joint in calgary. And it's been around a while, so people start deducing that it is therefore the best. Which is silly. If you've ever had fried chickin in the USA and then you come to C O W, you may concur that this place is missing something. You got a place like Frenchy's, and it's delicious because it's good chicken, cooked properly, in good friers, seasoned nicely, AND THEY DON'T SERVE IT TO YOU STRAIGHT OUT OF THE FRIER. COW has all of that, except the last two. It's not seasoned very well. There isn't really any seasoning. I don't know what they're going for. It's just breading and salt. It's not gross, but it's not savory or fun. It's too salty. There's not much else. And they serve it way too hot. Leaving it on foil or under a lamp actually helps not only in mitigating burning the roof of my mouth, but for locking in tha flavah. "Well why don't you just let the chicken cool yourself, Cornelious?". Well I can't. I live in the first world, I buy bottled water just 'cause/like an idiot, and I can't wait 10 minutes when decent fried chicken can be consumed by myself. But I swear, heat lamps do something to the chicken. Corn fritters = amazing. Fries = very decent. Worth checking out if you got a hankering, but if you want the best, hit up some Chinese Food Restaurants. They do fried chicken really well. For some reason. Seriously. read more