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    Galactic Fried Chicken

    4.5 (158 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    GALACTIC FRIED CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Wing, Leg, Galactic Sauce
    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.

    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!

    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.

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 Ambience- 3/5 - little outdated, but it was old school and fine.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

    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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    Nony Rose S.

    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!!

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    Great Fried chicken in a whole in the wall atmosphere. Good and service was great! Some of the better fried chicken I've had.

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    The reviews don't lie....it's every bit as good as expected!! Crispy and extremely juicy with unreal portions. A must for sure. A++

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    Amazing place with great food. Gluten free makes it even greater. Loved everything here

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    If your looking for solid tenders and fries you need to check this place out. Always tasty and usually done pretty quick

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    Fun local restaurant, huge chicken strips, excellent service... especially enjoyed the fries!

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    I reserved seating for a large family party and was not disappointed in the least!…read more From the ample and available seating to keep us together, to our wonderful and attentive server (Ms. Rochelle), the fantastic menu and drink options, lunch, dinner and individual pricing and those that later assisted in our many to go orders, everything was fantastic and on point!!! The menu consists of numerous protein and vegetable options including vegan. The Mac N Cheese was a baked homey delight, the fried Okra was a well seasonend crispy goodness that tingled the taste buds with every bite, the collard greens cooked with smoked turkey and cornbread were perfection, the fried catfish was a visual delight; seasoned well and crunchy to the touch. My family members cooed over the cabbage, the sweet potatoes (not from a can), the chicken tenders, chicken wings with multiple sauce selections and the fried, flakey cod fish. I highly recommend the Watermelon Lemonade! Desserts were also on the menu without a doubt. A selection of pies, cakes, banana pudding and I must say the cookies and cream cheesecake cup was a chef's kiss at the end of a wonderful meal. This establishment knows homedown Soulfood and took us on a return journey to the kitchens and tables of our grandmother's and big momas. I can't say enough great things about my previous experiences at this establishment nor my most recent. Hats off and kudos to the owner, Nicky Nicole Stevenson; her staff and their knowledge of Soulfood cooking with great restaurant service needed in Cincinnati. I plan to frequent & bring more large parties in the future.

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    Great food and a good atmosphere. Been here a handful of times, most recently over the weekend…read more Always have a wonderful experience when we go here. We started with the sauer kraut balls, pretzel with beer cheese, and pickle fries. All were delicious! The pickle fries have a great pickle to breading ratio, will gladly order these again! I went full toddler and ordered the chicken tenders and fries, they were exactly what I wanted and were a generous portion.

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