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Fry the Coop

3.8 (289 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Debbie G.

If you are craving a fried chicken sandwich, Fry the Coop is the place to go. The restaurant is decorated simple but nice and clean. Friendly staff. Somehow I feel better knowing the chicken and fries are fried in beef tallow versus other oils. The chicken is juicy with yummy breading. I like the coleslaw on the chicken sandwich. The fries are tasty too! Consistently good food. Yum!

Plain waffle

Got the chicken and waffles. Both are delicious. However the waffles are advertised as having bacon and pearl sugar. There was one singular piece of bacon and no sugar in the entire thing. Kind of a bummer considering the price point

Aesha E.

This place is such a mess and so inconsistent. I went recently and if I hadn't checked before leaving, they would have sent me home with a large coleslaw instead of large pickles. But of course I didn't taste the actual food until I got home, which is when I found out that it was a higher heat level than I ordered. Both me and my significant other remarked upon this. We always order medium--that's been the heat level for years--and they gave us one at least a level up. I couldn't eat it and it gave me a stomach ache. Lastly, they almost never have mac and cheese. I came between 4-5 pm and thought surely they'd have it since it was fairly early on a weekday and would give my toddler another option for what to eat, but they were out. If they're constantly out, wouldn't that suggest maybe they could make a little more? Worst of all I can't say I won't return because it may be the only one that has a drive-through, and since my daughter's often with me I need to pick and choose how often I get her out of her car seat since she can be difficult about it sometimes. Just wish I could count on this place to actually get it right more often than not, but they have a terrible track record.

Nashville chicken sandwich medium and fries
Peter H.

The medium Nashville style hot chicken sandwich and fries were great. Fries were amazingly crispy. Chicken crispy and great tasting. Medium wasn't hot enough for me. Cole slaw on top was great.

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Timothy S.

Visited this location again with my son and it was excellent. He tried the "Tender Flight" chicken challenge which he said was the hottest food he's ever had at a restaurant. I had the nuggets and seasoned fries. It was great

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Ratib A.

Came back to order from here after many years due to its inconsistency and poor service. Not to my surprise I had a terrible experience with my take out today. Food looks great and well seasoned but it has no taste. I don't get it. Chicken is dryer than the desert and had spots of pink in one of the sandwich (I know they double fry so it could've been just the chicken and not undercooked). The breading on the chicken is rock hard and dry, chicken on the inside dry, coleslaw has no flavor, pickles look deprived of hydration. The only thing this has going is the coop sauce which I barely had enough of on my sandwich. I'm so underwhelmed especially because I chose to come here instead of other hot chicken places. I called the store to explain my issue, but THEY NEVER ANSWER. It just hangs up after 20 rings. Whatever is going on here with fast cook times, it must be convenient but the food is terrible. What a waste of money.

Ryan D.

I went to Fry the Coop to get a take out order. When you enter the restaurant you will notice what a fun place this is. From the colorful and fun decorations to the plants, this is an inviting atmosphere. I ordered the chicken and waffles. I was very happy with the food. The chicken and waffle reheated well in my air fryer. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, especially when paired with the sauce that was included. The waffle also crisped back up nicely after being air fried. I didn't taste the pearl sugar as much as I did the bacon. There was A LOT of bacon in there! I was very happy with my experience and look forward to going back. I highly recommend Fry the Coop!

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Chicken Sandwich war has been won! Spectacular! My 12 year old son and I have tried Em all...this is the winner!

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Outstanding Nashville chicken sandwich that brings the heat. I also love their cole slaw.

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