Great service served with smiles Good vibes fun music Food is perfect. Chicken tenders 10/10 Fries 10/10 Slaw 10/10 Loaded fries 10/10 read more

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Probably best for gluten free fried chicken seekers. But I wasn't a fan overall. First I will say the service was great and the staff is so nice and friendly. That really made the most impact on me so kudos!! Although for me I wasn't a fan of the food you will have to choose for yourself. I had the deviled eggs and didn't like them at all. Flavor was just odd and I couldn't put my finger on what it was. Paprika? Both myself and my friend agreed and we didn't eat them. The chicken meat was hot and tasty but the batter seasoning was VERY salty and dense. The batter I guess like a cornmeal or something giving it incredible crunch but if you like the traditional fried chicken skin this won't compare. Probably for the gluten free folks... And I get it. Which is why we were there since my friend has a gluten allergy. Just letting you know. We both ordered the 3 piece meal and both only ate the wing and leg. If you look at pics others have posted you'll see some chicken that looks flaky with traditional looking batter/skin and some that looks dark and flat (referring to the skin). Ours was the dark and flat and I didn't like it at all. I didn't even know you could choose??? Fries were very salty and I could not eat them. I tried. I wanted to. The texture and crunch was perfect. They were cooked to perfection. So if you like salty fries you'll love them! For us that don't like overly salty food maybe ask them to not salt yours and allow you to do it yourself or tell them light seasoning. Coleslaw was bland. I expected more of that coleslaw "zip". And I love coleslaw so I'm not being petty but it did lack flavor. There is limited seating. Although the booths are big. Give it a shot. This is just my opinion and experience. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken in Dayton, KY is serving up some seriously crispy, flavorful chicken They even have gluten-free options and the coolest retro sci-fi vibe inside. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We grabbed the 3-pc tender trays (one with the spice rub, one without) plus fries, coleslaw, and pickles on the side. And don't skip the galactic sauce, it was so good. If you're a chicken tender fan, this spot is a must-try! read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Such a great fast food alternative to chains! The vegetarian nuggets were unique which I really appreciate, even if it wasn't my favorite. The deviled eggs were fresh and delicious. The servers there work hard, and are very friendly and helpful. The retro look of the restaurant is cool too! Overall, I would come back when I'm in the Dayton area. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Fried Jack Fruit Nuggets Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Service- was 5/5. Great staff and very friendly. Ambience- 3/5 - little outdated, but it was old school and fine. But they are doing some construction so TBD FOOD- 2/5. I hate giving this score but there's reasons and need to be honest. First the good: the Texas toast (hint of garlic which was great). Was Excellent. Like southern places give you white, they step up and make the Texas toast. It's extra charge but really good. The galactic sauce- on point. And glad it comes standard because unfortunately that's how I got through eating the chicken. I was really excited to try this. They have won numerous awards, huge Yelp score but today.. it was off. Upside- The chicken was crispy and juicy. Fried perfectly. The downside- which was huge- was the oil flavor on the chicken. It was a mix of old oil and they fried a bunch of fish, didn't change it and then chicken. I knew I was eating chicken but tasted like fried fish. Hoping it was just an off day for the fryers The chicken was fishy after taste. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - 3 piece mix - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

I really enjoyed my visit! The ambiance was amazing, service was fast, and the chicken was HUGE!!! I was a bit thrown off by the price since it is a little high, but you do get a lot of food with your order :) I will definitely be back. Also they had vegan chicken and my girlfriend liked it! The texas toast definitely left more to be desired though. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - on the top is vegan chicken and on the bottom is a 4 piece fried chicken order. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Galactic Chicken is certainly what I would call a hidden gem. You May drive right past it if you didn't know it was there. The restaurant is small and doesn't have a lot of seating, but that has never been an issue before. The staff is always so nice and has great customer service. Typically I get the 3 tender combo. From the picture here, the chicken looks small, but I promise you it is a lot of meat. There's no fluff - you will be full! They also have 4 and 5 piece options. They also have their own sauce that is a combo of chipotle and honey mustard and it's delicious. The only drawback is that the place smells heavily of grease, which is understandable since it's a fried chicken restaurant. Just be prepared if you choose to dine in! read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - 3 Chicken Tenders Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

With the impending snow hunker down, yesterday, a few friends and myself decided to indulge in one of the finest dining experiences in Kentucky, the Big Baller at Galactic Fried Chicken in #DaytonKY. A feast served on their mother's fine china, it consists of deviled eggs, fried pickles, kale salad, fries, and a mountain of the best fried chicken in Kentucky, elegantly crowned with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot that is popped table side. An experience that is special as it is unique. I highly recommend this delightful experience served by the skillful proprietors Kathy and Shane! read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - The big Baller. Do it. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Food so good great customer service and had good chicken. The secret sauce was good. read more

Galactic has the best gluten-free fried chicken ever! My friend and his entire family have celiac disease, and whenever he's in town he makes sure to take home a huge tray for his family. Thanks to him, my wife and I have gotten to try galactic chicken and have fallen in love with it ourselves. The restaurant itself brings you back to a classic diner looking to the future. Super fun theming. As far as service goes, everyone there is friendly as can be. read more

Best place to go for some delicious gluten- free, fried food! As someone with Celiac, it's so nice to have somewhere to get some fresh fried chicken. The fried pickles are also great! The workers are also so friendly every time we are there! read more

First let me say that the food here is great! We were so thrilled to find a place that did gluten free fried chicken. The food was hot and fresh and the house made sauces were delicious. If you go try the house sauce. It's a chipotle honey mustard and has a great smoky kick! read more

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Easily our favorite local restaurant in the Cincinnati area. Knyjiah always greets us with a smile and gives THE BEST customer service. If you are as much of a sauce fiend as I am, this is the spot for you. Dine in customers get a bottle of their signature chipotle honey mustard delivered right to the table to dip and squeeze to your hearts desire. We cannot recommend enough! read more

Super awesome food, great service. Very friendly - this celiac has missed fried chicken....a must try and return... read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Tenders, dippers and fried pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

I'll be real with you--this was some solid chicken, but "best ever"? Nah, not quite. It's definitely riding the hype train, just not all the way to the station. The chicken and fries were fresh, tasty, and paired nicely with the sauces, so no complaints there. The atmosphere, though? It felt like I stepped into a time capsule from the early 2000s. The glowing reviews had me curious, and while the food didn't blow my mind, it did quiet my inner skeptic. The service was great--super helpful--and shoutout to the kitchen setup. It was unlike anything I've seen in a restaurant before, which I thought was pretty cool. Nestled in a tiny building in downtown Covington, it's holding its own. Definitely worth a try, but keep your expectations on low heat. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - 3 pc Mix with Cajun Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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This place was BUSY. But they were also so sweet! The person that took our order was so nice and answered all of our questions. It's the type of place where you order at the counter and they bring the food to you, but they still checked on us repeatedly! The decor is sorta space themed, it has personality! And the food!! My girlfriend and I are both gluten free. So we were very excited to find a gfree chicken place! And it was good!! The chicken was crunchy on the outside but juicy and flavorful inside. The breading was seasoned well. The fried pickles were delicious!! We also enjoyed the deviled eggs! I want to try the jackfruit and chicken tenders next time, because there will be a next time!! read more

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Chef Joseph here. The wife and I eat at Galactic Fried Chicken the other day and ordered their chicken tenders. They are wonderful the size of a half a breast coated in gluten-free batter and fried. Comes with coleslaw pickles and their signature Galactic sauce which is a wonderful. If you want to go for a drive this is the price to visit have a wonderful lunch. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Galactic fried chicken and nickel with the galactic sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

A safe place for my wife to get fried chicken that she can't have almost everywhere else. Service and people were over the top friendly and kind. Great food and I loved the sauces. Proportions were epic, like two chicken strips was enough. Seasoning was amazing on the pickles and chicken. Highly recommend. read more

Chicken coatings was so over cooked one couldn't hold it to bite. I literally had to bust the coating off to get to the chicken. Once I got to the chicken the next challenge was trying to eat the hot chicken with the very flimsy plastic fork. I wasted much of the chicken trying to get it off the bone. Too hot to hold and the fork was worthless. The devil eggs were delicious. The salad came in a 1/2 go box ripped. It was good but again the fork issue. At $45 for what we got to eat and with what. Wasn't worth coming back. read more

Best chicken in NKY. Fantastic gluten free treat. Easy Parking and don't miss the back patio when the weather is good.

We came to visit after learning they offer GF fried chicken. We drove almost 2 hrs so that my celiac fiancé to eat here. They don't use any wheat products in the fryers. The only gluten containing products they sell are Texas toast, wraps, and sandwiches. First impression was that it was HOT inside. They have a couple of window ACs but it was upretty uncomfortable. The staff was very friendly and service was excellent. The portions are very large. We ordered the 4 drumsticks and 3 chicken tender meals and could have shared just one meal. The fries were delicious. I loved how they were tossed in ranch dressing. As for the fried chicken- I found the breading to be a little too hard/crunchy for my taste but the flavor was unique and the chicken was tender. I am a sauce girl so I was very happy that they brought a whole bottle of ranch and Galaxy Sauce (think chipotle honey mustard with a kick) to the table. Overall, we were happy with our visit and would return when we are in the area again. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place. I don't know how they do it (and honestly I don't really care) but they manage to make super crispy chicken without doing the normal double batter dip thing that places like Popeye' and KFC so. The skin on the chicken is more like...I dunno how to put it...glassy I guess. You don't get all the crumble bits, but it's so good that part won't matter. The only issue I have ever had was that they get a little carried away with the salt on the fries sometimes. But that is more due to my own personal preference. I just ask them to go easy with the salt and all is well. Give Galactic a try the next time you want some good chicken. I can almost promise you won't be disappointed. read more

I tried Galactic today for lunch with a group of friends and it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely amazing. I got the wrap with fries and it was sooo good, made to perfection. The special sauce is to die for! Everyone loved their food and couldn't stop talking about it. Some of the group tried the deviled eggs which I heard were pretty good tasty! Giving 4 stars due to the ventilation in the building. The food is cooked in the main dining area and creates a strong stench. The chicken smell was in my hair and clothes by the time we left which is tough when you have to go back to work. Definitely keep that in mind if you plan to dine in and have plans afterwards! read more

Gluten-free fried chicken and fries are not easy to find in the Cincinnati area, but in Dayton Kentucky, it is bustling business! For vegetarians, dairy free diets or those with celiac disease restaurants like these are a godsend. The price is very reasonable, and portions are decent. Two adult women were able to split a 3-piece tender tray and a side of fries for lunch. I can't say the seasonings worked well for my palate, but my friend thought it tasted good, and the chicken inside was juicy. The fries were definitely overdone once toppings were added, I suggest ordering naked fries. The slaw was made with crispy cabbage that held onto the dressing well. The street nearly runs out before Galactic appears. It looks like a home with a restaurant stuck on the bottom floor-- because it is. Pop inside and sit down, then go to the counter to order when you are ready! read more

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At first I thought $12 for 3 chicken tenders was a bit pricey, however, they are huge-and tasty. Add $4 for a drink and fries you have more than enough food. In fact we had leftovers. And to boot the chicken is gluten free. I was told that people come from as far away as Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio for their chicken. Wow. Although it looks like a hole in the wall it's not to be missed. By the way, there's a free public parking lot a couple of doors down. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Galactic Chicken dining area. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

Chicken tenders with flavor! Very large portions with lots of flavor! Make your way to Bellevue for a delicious meal, friendly service with a casual atmosphere. We did takeout for a group, we had plenty of good food read more

First time there. Service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has booth seating up front and more seating in the back. It's not fancy, but it doesn't need to be. I tried the 3 tender meal with fries and was amazed at how juicy and flavorful the chicken was. The tenders are huge, more like small chicken breasts. I ate two and took one home. Solid fries, nicely cooked and seasoned. Loved it, will def return. read more

We didn't know gluten free fried chicken tasted this good! Excellent! Would recommend!

The tenders and sauces are very good and a nice location. Be prepared to smell like the food when you leave

Even if they weren't good I would probably give them a good review, gluten free is so hard to find. Good news though, it's delicious and we've been back twice already. I've told everyone that will listen to take their gluten sensitive, allergy or celiac people here as a surprise. We like fried foods too!! Giant, moist chicken strips, fried pickles and French fries all gluten free. Sadly the macaroni is not gluten free but one can hope it's something they are considering. Everything was seasoned beautifully and super crunchy. One down fall and I don't really see it in that way, is when they are busy they will stop taking orders to catch up and not overwhelm themselves. Try not to go during peek eating times to avoid waiting for a long time. read more

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Oh my GOSH... gluten free chicken tenders?! When I saw that, I RAN to this place. And was not disappointed at all. I have celiac disease so to find a restaurant like this, especially in the south, is nearly impossible. The staff were all super friendly and helped me figure out that I could basically have anything on the menu LOL and I enjoyed gluten free fried pickles and gluten free chicken tenders and fries. My non-gf husband enjoyed his so much too. We don't live super close but I will be making trips to eat here. read more

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Went early / 11:15am prob when they opened. Tried to order a 1/2 chic however they said it would be 25 mins. Just didn't have the time. Ordered the chic tendors which came out pretty quick. Really nice size tendors! My only issue was the fact that i tasted a lot of celery salt in the breading, too much in my opinion. read more

Don't be fooled by its outdated exterior and odd theme--Galactic Fried Chicken is hands down one of the BEST restaurants out there if you're looking for a fried chicken spot that has both vegetarian AND gluten free options! Their jackfruit bites are out of this world (pun intended), especially with a hefty side of ranch, and their loaded fries are delicious as well. The entire place is great for those with celiac. I don't recommend their deviled eggs, however. Fantastic spot, super nice owner! read more

Great chicken tenders and fried pickles. Wife and I split a four piece tenders but still ended up taking half our food home. I can tear up some chicken but one tender was all I could eat. Very friendly staff. Down the street from the Party Source. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Huge Chicken Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Best chicken tenders that I've ever had! They are gluten free as well, so I didn't feel terrible after eating them. I ordered the deviled eggs, which by appearance I thought wouldn't be that great. I was wrong. They are not traditional deviled eggs. The were hard boiled, cut in half, and some sauce on top. Idk how something that simple was that yummy! I ordered the 3 piece tenders, no side, and could barely finish them. The tenders are HUGE! The Galactic Sauce is like Cane's and Chick-fil-a sauce had a spicy baby. AMAZING! I don't even like cole slaw and I ate that too. Highly recommend. read more

We have visited 'Galactic Chicken' several times over the past couple of years. The food is usually hot, fresh, and delicious. The tasty crust is crunchy and the chicken inside is moist. The chicken tenders are easier to eat than the chicken pieces. Consider bringing your own flatware (we do) because the plastic forks and knives immediately melt in the hot chicken. One small downside is that kitchen staff write your order with a 'Sharpie' on red and white checkered wax paper, which serves as your plate. Sometimes kitchen staff place your chicken on the 'Sharpie' ink, which then transfers onto your chicken. The ambiance is that of an old, run-down pub, but the food is good. read more

The folks at galactic fried chicken are super friendly! There is seating both indoors and outdoors. The fried chicken was nice and crispy, and there is an option to choose dark meat. The chicken comes with cold slaw and pickles. My husband really enjoyed his fried chicken sandwich. I will definitely return whenever I'm craving fried chicken. read more

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We finally tried Galactic Fried Chicken today and it lived up to the hype! The chicken, fries, and macaroni and cheese were all delicious. The service was super friendly and the prices were great too. The portions are large; my husband and I could have totally split a meal but we are not upset to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Our food was made fresh while we sat there and the inside is kitschy and unique! read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

The chicken tenders were nothing special to be honest, but they also had a very unique taste so not terrible. Definitely not the best. yeah I would come here again just for the appetizers. The service is really good and the food did not take long at all so a pretty decent experience. The atmosphere was a very cool experience but very dark inside and smells weird. But I got over that smell for the delicious food. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - These Fried pickles had a delicious Cajun seasoning and a great crunch. I would write these 4.5 out of 5 a little bit salty - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky

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Best fried chicken in the Cincy area! It's crispy & juicy, all the things you want in a good fried chicken dish! You'd never believe it but most of their menu is gluten free too! While I'm not gluten free myself, I love that I can bring friends with different diet needs and we can all enjoy together. Vegetarian? They've got you covered there too with awesome jackfruit bites. read more

Galactic Fried Chicken - Chicken tenders and fries with Galactic sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dayton, Kentucky