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    Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

    3.9 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, Fast Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Breading from the gizzards! Tons of it! Charged $6.00 for breading
    Starr E.

    I ordered the Wednesday three-piece special via the drive-thur. I asked for particular pieces of chicken and after paying for the order the cashier stated that I did not receive the Wednesday special because I asked for specific pieces of chicken. Therefore, I was charged full price for my meal. I also ordered a pint of gizzards with gravy, and the gravy was not added to my order. I called the Manager when I arrived home to discuss the situation That had occurred at the drive-through and was disappointed at her handling the situation. She was rude and not willing to listen or address my concerns. I am a business owner myself, and I always want to make sure that my customers feel valued. I understand that it can be overwhelming at times working in this industry. But the experience that I experienced yesterday with the staff was unacceptable, and the food was very mediocre at its best. I have to come home and make my own gravy to put on the gizzards that had way too much breading on them. I work too hard to accept anything less for my hard earned money to be spent at these mediocre restaurants.

    Leg and a thigh
    Todd P.

    This is my first visit to Lee's anywhere. The drive thru was backed up but the lobby appeared empty so I went inside to place my to go order. I was greeted by a nice young man who took my order. He wa

    Paul D.

    Ok, I've been wanting to try this place for a year and finally had a chance. Looks are deceiving. The building looks like a dive and is even missing signage on the side. Needs updating inside as well. But, the chicken is awesome. We ordered the 8 pc box with a mix of (4) traditional famous recipe and (4) spicey. The spicey was awesome and is a little more crispy. Our sides were coleslaw (really good) and mac n cheese (average). Tons of sauces to select from as well. Will deffinitely be back.

    Chicken Strips, corn, and mashed potatoes. Great stuff.
    Matt M.

    Eh I haven't reviewed this in a while so let's.do it. They don't have a huge menu (KFC probably has more options) but the things they do have are very good. I got my usual which is the 6 piece Spicy Chicken Strip and mashed potatoes on the side. The breading is soooooo delicious and while not super spicy has enough to warrant the spicy label. Tremendous flavour in any case and nice, big, meaty strips really finish off a delicious effort here. I like it with sweet and hot dipping sauce. I got mashed potatoes and gravy for my side this time and while I think KFC's version is a little better this was pretty darn good. They also have great mac and cheese that I've had in the past that I highly recommend. Rounding out the meal are great biscuits which I like to dip into my gravy. The service has been great here most every time I've been here and prices are very affordable. Great place to take the family for a great inexpensive dinner or a quick lunch.

    Kendo U.

    I asked one of the fella's that I'm working with this week where I could find some good fried chicken in these parts. Well, there's Kentucky Fried Chicken (hello... I'm in KENTUCKY. Although I've never had a KFC while in the K so maybe it's better?) And there's also Lee's. Now in California, when you go to a restaurant named Lee's, you'll usually end up with Chinese take-out. Down here, you get some fairly tasty fried chicken. Lee's is a regional chain that's been around since the mid 1960's. They serve up a flavorful crunchy fried chicken (beats KFC in my book, at least CA-KFC), the mashed potatoes are good as well. The gravy is lighter in color and accentuated with black pepper grindings. The cole slaw is similar in appearance as KFC, but a little more on the sweet side. (pics are posted) They also serve up their famous recipe southern sweet tea here (also available by the gallon). I heard a few people going through the drive-thru ordering the gallons. All in all, not too shabby. I'm full, don't feel overly greasy, and after typing this up, I'm probably ready to shower up and sleep it off. Tomorrow's Southern BBQ day so I gotta save my strength... lol...

    Quick bite with some good sweet tea

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    They always get your order wrong the food is cold. Great customer service!!! I should have went to KFC way better chicken!

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    This place looks like a dive. But once you get a whiff of the chicken, it does not matter. Chicken is juicy and good. Prefer it over KFC.

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    Food was tasty but after seeing the staff and hearing their gossiping conversations I will not go back.

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