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    Galactic Fried Chicken

    4.5 (160 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    GALACTIC FRIED CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Aleeza A.

    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!

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    Job F.

    Chicken was cooked to order; fresh, crispy, juicy. Every time. Inject the galactic sauce into my veins. Service is great they make sure everyone is enjoying themselves and are taken care of. Great atmosphere as well.

    3 piece mix
    Chris S.

    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 Ambience- 3/5 - little outdated, but it was old school and fine.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.

    Fried Jack Fruit Nuggets Combo
    Madi M.

    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.

    on the top is vegan chicken and on the bottom is a 4 piece fried chicken order.
    Elizabeth C.

    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.

    3 Chicken Tenders Combo
    Alyssa L.

    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!

    The big Baller.  Do it.
    Ben B.

    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!

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    Kelly S.

    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!

    Tenders, dippers and fried pickles

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

    3 pc Mix with Cajun  Fries
    Khaliek T.

    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.

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    Great chicken. Not just great gluten free chicken, great chicken by any standards. Definitely with stopping by. Staff is very friendly too.

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    Best service I've received for a casual dine in/ take out place in a long time and yummy + affordable food options.

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

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

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

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    We have eaten here so many times and had a great experience but today was not it. My husband really…read morewanted the burger of the month which apparently isn't available at brunch despite none of their promotional information specifying that so that was the first disappointment. We decided we didn't want drinks today and normally we do order alcohol, so not sure if we were being ignored more for that reason? We were very unclear who was serving us as two or three people asked if we wanted drinks and then we saw hardly anyone after we said no. Our food took 45 minutes to be served with no updates from a server or apologies for the wait, despite other tables (who came in after us) around us being apologized to and getting food before us. My breakfast poutine was also sub-par today, the egg was forgotten and brought out several minutes later, overcooked and rubbery. Normally we have a great experience here but today just really missed. We would have been more understanding if there were an ounce of communication but if our food had arrived 5 minutes later we would have left before it arrived (we just had waters at that point since we did a lot of drinking for the holiday last night). Will be interested to see if our experience stays consistent in future visits. And I really hope our experience wasn't just because we opted out of bar drinks today.

    I had been here before for a drink and dinner and loved the vibes. It's much bigger on the inside…read morethan would appear and they have a second floor as well. Came here for their Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint! Brunch doesn't start until 11am on Sunday and we arrived around 1140 and got a table for 2 without any wait! The hostess and our waitress were friendly and attentive. Started with a stacked Bloody Mary which had a slider, bacon, and a chicken wing! The bloody itself was tasty, though I prefer mine to be a little spicier. We got the Hawt Mess and Breakfast Poutine and both were delicious. The over easy egg on the poutine was perfectly cooked and the smashed potatoes in the Hawt Mess were crispy and flavorful. We will absolutely be back to try the rest of the brunch menu!

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