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    Ezell's Famous Chicken

    2.9 (291 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Mariana Z.

    I came in back in February 2022, the food is so freaking food. The service is quick and friendly. Definitely recommend.

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    Aqeel R.

    Not bad but not overwhelming either. We tried this place on a recommendation while we visited Seattle. The chicken was pretty good. So was the mac and cheese. The staff was really friendly but it took a minute to get our order out. The rolls were really good.

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    Meagan G.

    Top notch fried chicken. The color is just right and the crisp is to die for. The actual meat is juicy ( I ordered dark meat). I felt like the dinner roll was just right- dense yet airy, very soft and flavorful. I got the side of baked beans (quite sweet but delicious) and the coleslaw which is also good but I'm tempted to pepper it. I came in with a mobile order on a Sunday night and waited longer than expected but no worries- worth it! The dining room is small and probably only seats 6-8 groups.

    Workers talking and laughing well people wait.
    Raymond C.

    4 chicken pieces. Took 30 minutes when the cashier said it would be right up. . Maybe it's better to have it delivered. Then you'll know it's going to take some time. When I heard them calling out number 21 when my order was number 99. That's when I walk back up to cancel my order. And to think I always tip once I get my food at 50% of what I buy. Terrible service and employee seem to be entitled Good thing he doesn't work for me. He would be washing dishes so the know the meaning of customer care.. if you look at the video he seem like he doesn't care about this establishment Be to call in the orders. You'll definitely know when it's ready for pick up. Management you can contact me on here. Good thing your federal way store only took 3 minutes for my family order

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