Lindy's fried chicken doesn't disappoint when it comes to taste. The chicken is crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor--a real classic that hits the spot. However, the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the sound of your shoes sticking to the floor with a wet, suction-like squeak that makes you wonder... am about to get stuck in place? The real problem, though, is the roof insulation that's hanging down, ready to drip at any moment. It's enough to make you concerned about a gob landing in your food, which might give you more than just a mouthful of flavor--maybe even a throat tickle. read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had hands down. The sides were delicious and the staff was very friendly. We will definitely be returning!

This is a long time local place that has the best chicken sandwich. It isn't fast food because everything is cooked when you place your order. Today was for takeout. Chicken sandwich with fried okra, two piece white with Mack and cheese and baked beans. I also ordered 5 biscuits for good measure. Stars for the chicken. It was done perfectly. The biscuits were good and the gravy on the instant mashed potatoes was very good. The Mac and cheese - no. Baked beans - from a can and not doctored up like the ones that I make. However, the fried okra I'd have again. This is an order at the counter - been there forever type of place so it looks a little old but it was very clean when I was there. Even the restroom. I would hate to see this local place go away so patronize it! read more

Always delicious! Love the fried livers and the sides are all amazing. Fantastic chicken sandwich was well. read more

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I just tasted the saltiest dry porkchop I have ever had. I have been to Lindy's plenty of times and have never had a meal as inedible. And I was there early in the day , so There wasn't a crowd. Somehow the corn nuggets that were my side were also overdone. Just overall a disappointing meal. I won't stop going completely, but I would caution you to pass on the porkchops at this location. read more

Did not have any chicken, gizzards or livers the place was very dirty very slow to acknowledge my presence, just ended up, leaving and going somewhere else read more

Good carry out especially for tailgating! We've been getting carry out here for years. We've never been disappointed! Go Noles!!!

We normally patronize the Crawfordville location which always has great chicken and efficient staff. The Monroe location lists a 9pm closing so I assumed calling in a to-go at 8:25 would be no problem. After 2 attempts my call was finally answered with 'we don't take anymore to-go calls and will close in 15 minutes.' I said that we would be there in 10 minutes but she refused to take my order. read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had. Asked for spicy and the leg and thigh pieces were perfectly crisp and had a great bite to them. Juicy and delicious, if it wouldn't kill me I'd eat this all the time. One star loss for kind of dingy place (chose to take out instead of eating in) and the biscuit was not great. Great chicken, the mashed and gravy was tasty and dinner cost me less than $6. Recommend 100%! read more

Lindy's Fried Chicken Inc - Southern Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

The counter person was rude and the lobby area had a strong odor of burnt fryer oil. I walked out without ordering

Bottom line: If you're in TLH, and you're seeking out unique-to-TLH restaurants that span the gamut, then any of the Lindy's (Orange Ave., Lafayette, N. Monroe are the only one's I know personally) fit the bill. I have been to the Southwood Lindy's - but it's more upscale and the very nature of an upscale Lindy's is a minor affront to my inner proletarian. You BET Lindy's is getting a whoppin' five-star rating from this guy. As Art S. so eloquently stated in his review methodology, ratings need to occur stacked next to their comparables. (Comps). And Comps in TLH, in my opinion, are ALWAYS also in TLH. It is ok to cite "how things are back in the big city" - but folks, do it sparingly. TLH reviews are geared towards folks who are presumably looking for best-in-TLH options... (ok, enough of the soap box). Five stars in class (Class being 1. TLH, 2. Locally Owned, 3. Iconic Fried Chicken Outlet, 4, Exceptional Gizzards/Livers (yes, a subset, but an important one) and 5. Locally renowned. There ARE good chicken outlets elsewhere in town. 'Fact, one happened to open up two doors down from me on Park Ave. But Lindy's is a part of the TLH experience, whereas no matter how "delectable" any fast-casual / QSV outlet is in town, the experience you receive generally mimics the one in Tacoma, Tempe, Tillamook, Topeka or Tucson. But the thing is, we're in Tallahassee - so why not enjoy an experience you simply can't get outside of Tallahassee? - That experience is Lindy's. (when you're off jet-settin' to Houston on that Continental TLH-IAH direct, knock yourself out with one of the fast-casuals over there!) Why is Lindy's so good? 1. Livers/Gizzards fresh at 11:30 every day. The good stuff. I'm talkin' just like the country store gas stations in the surrounding north florida counties. (even that one country-esque "city-slicker" gas station at the trecherous intersection of Old Bainbridge and Tharpe...) 2. Chicken Salad. It's from Lindy's, so, as can be imagined, it's sourced from Fried Chickens. Can't extend this out to parallel the Portlandia skit concerning actual Poulet Pedigree, but I've stretched it to the point where I can reference the skit so that if you're unfamiliar with it, you - in turn, can check out both Portlandia and the particular skit involving sourced locally-raised chickens). 3. Chicken Filet Sandwich. I'm not, by any means, knocking the Chicken Filet (spelled incorrectly) sandwich available at an other outlet, or similar chicken sandwiches sold at innumerable franchise outlets across the land. Instead, I'm merely putting this one up on a well-deserved Corinthian pedestal as an example after which all other similarly intentioned sandwiches can model themselves. It's remarkably good. Remarkably good. 4. The Pork Chop Sammich. As the name implies, it's a sandwich, with a pork chop in it. (Yes, bone-on). 5. Decor. Old-school, diner, naugahyde, cheapie panelling, low ceilings, all the charm that yesteryear extended to our previous generations. Looking for a time-machine to transport you to a period when social activitism REALLY was social activism, and not the lazy, sloth-like whining of 2016? This is the sort of decor you can imagine in the 60's and early 70's. I'm not saying this would have been found in Paris, '68 - but definitely you could have seen these interiors all throughout our own civil strife of the mid+ years of the 20th century. (O.K., I'm about to reign it in. Bear with me...). 6. Staffing. I've never ONCE been to a Lindy's and experienced anything short of a respectful, courteous, professional and cheerful exchange. 212 Headhunters could learn a thing or two from the hiring process here! read more

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I've loved this place my whole life. Up in Vermont, I'm stuck with just KFC. I get excited when I venture south and can get me that chicken at Popeyes. But Lindy's is what reminds me of real southern-style, home-cooked friend chicken. You know, the kind you get at a small-town Southern Baptist pot luck dinner on the grounds. (Never been to one? Your are missing out.) I had me half a fried chicken, some fried okra, and a mess of collard greens. And I loved every bite of it then, and I miss every moment of it now. read more

My husband liked the regular wings and said there was a lot of meat. The boneless wings were just okay. This is NOT Nashville hot chicken. It's a fairly popular place and you have to wait in line to order. Overall: meh. read more

What ever I am deployed I make sure that I find local restaurants to support. This was a great find kind and caring staff members and delicious food I'll definitely find out who really lives in Tallahassee, Because if you live in Tallahassee youShould know this 50 year old establishment! read more

This is a great place to get fried chicken or chicken tenders. I've ordered tenders/fries combo and it got it extremely fresh, hot and well cooked. Chicken was juicy and crispy, exactly what I was looking for. The fries had a good amount of seasoning that made it flavorful and paired up well with the chicken. Perfect place for lunch/dinner read more

If you are looking for fried chicken that is unlike any you have had at Chick- fil-A, then you must stop here. This place, while not as popular as Chick-fil-A on the National scene, has one of the better chicken fillet sandwhiches in the area. Their standard fillet sandwhich is served on normal white buns with pickles and mayonnaise. These are merely delightful distractions to the entire chicken fillet. The chicken fillet is both larger and more affordable than Chic-fil-A. It is moist and fell apart in my mouth with little effort. While it is one of the better fillet sandwhiches in town, it is also one of the saltiest. It isn't overly salty but there is a noticeable difference. read more

After living on the road for two months, there are two things I miss most about life in the south: the hospitality, and corn nuggets from Lindy's. If you're looking for a down-home, kinda messy, not-so-healthy, but totally-worth-it southern food experience, head to Lindy's - and get the chicken sandwich. I'm the pickiest meat eater on the planet, and can attest that the chicken filet sandwich is easily the best on earth. It's so buttery and tender, mmm. But really, get the corn nuggets. I could easily scarf down an entire pint to the face, and would gladly sell my soul to the devil to get my hands on those crispy, creamy nuggets right now. The sweet tea also sings a sugary tune of southern perfection. Don't mind the hustle and bustle behind the counter - those ladies might be hollering orders at the top of their lungs and squabbling with the cooks, but they're as sweet as can be if you're patient and kind. Did I mention the incredible corn nuggets? read more

This is a locally owned legend. In the '70s, their first location was on Thomasville Road where it intersects with Gadsden Street. (Yes, I remember those days). This location on Lafayette Street is convenient to work but I hardly go there. Usually, I when I want chicken strips for breakfast, Lindy's is not open and I go to the chain Chicken place that is open for breakfast. Let's get down to the food. Hubby had 2 piece lunch with fries and a biscuit. The chicken was gloriously done! It was so fresh from the grease hot that it took a while to cool enough for the hungry man to dig in. The fries are crinkle cut and probably prepared in the same oil, which he loved. The biscuit looked great but he said "it's ok". On the grand recommendation of the young lady behind the counter, I ordered a number 1 combo - a filet chicken breast sandwich with your choice of side and a drink. Their tea was like Grandma used to make. The sandwich comes with mayo, mustard and pickle - hold the mustard on mine. From my first bite, I was in chicken love'n heaven. The breast is filleted in house so no tenders here. I loved every bite of this amazing sandwich! read more

I had a previous review that was overly harsh, based on numerous experiences I had at the many Lindy's in town. Previously, I experienced bones in my chicken sandwich, chicken salad, undercooked chicken, unclean bathrooms, tables, floors, etc. For whatever reason, this one did a little bit of remodeling and a major clean, which I'm grateful for. My chicken was amazing and the cashiers actually smiled! I don't know what caused the change, but I'm so glad it did. I definitely understand the charm. read more

Food is ok, but not the best. I like that it is a small business chain and it is a well known location. That being said, it doesn't look like they have painted, updated and in spots cleaned since opening a long time ago. Tables uncleaned, floors...don't look down! Getting a to go order is your best bet as their wings don't suck but the muggy temp and filth makes them hard to enjoy. read more

No question, hands down BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH on the face of the earth! Dont believe me? Ask anyone who's ever tried one. This place will melt your brain... too bad they are 1050 miles from my house!!! go NOLES! read more

There is no chicken filet sandwich on Earth to top Lindy's. Yes, their counter help can sometimes be surly and maybe there is a little grime in the corners, but who cares when angels kiss your tastebuds with every bite? The sides run from decent (mashed taters) to excellent (fried okra). The gravy is thick and chickeny and you should get a few biscuits and douse them in it. The fried livers are very good, but you have to get there early to get them sometimes. But all that pales in comparison to the fried filet sandwich. In fact, I just persuaded myself to go out in a rainstorm and buy dinner here. read more

When you walk into Lindy's, don't let the décor fool you. The tables and seating aren't that elegant and some of the signs are handwritten. The food is good homemade, southern influenced food - fried chicken, fried pork chops, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, etc. The staff is very...local. Don't expect to see uniforms or anything like that. Everyone is dressed in regular street clothes and a Lindy's T-Shirt. Prices are not horrible, though the portion sizes could be bigger. Highlights: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and fried pork chop sandwich. B. Major Grade: B- read more

Okay sooooo how can I start......... first I called when I was home debating what to get a older lady answered and she greeted me just for nice tone of voice as well, so I started by doing what type of sides they had she went and said "honey, we have about 30 sides" I laughed a bit cause she said 30 and that's a lot to name out( or so I thought).... So she requested that I came in and I said "you know what that's a great I idea " so we ended the phone call of nice. Got in there and I immediately seen the 10(TEN) sides that they had..... being my first time I didn't know they had different styles of chicken.. I first decided to eat from here because my mom had a plate that made me want to try it and the plate they gave me was nothing like it the last in front was extremely calm and tried to laugh off the mistakes I was making she even said " I'll give you a pass since this your first time" so when she went to take the plate back the dude in the back said " ain't nobody doing that shit" and then both ladies started laughing so she comes said it'll be out shortly and it was very short my food came out before others that ordered before me I was curious to why it was that fast... so I get home I only stay 3 MINS around the corner from there so tell me why I bite into my fries( 2 at one time) and my teeth are instantly cold because the inside is not fully cooked but they made sure as hell to season very well.. I called tried to address it to the same lady and she wasn't really trying to hear what I had to say.. but no where did I see no refunds, if that is the case you need to make a bigger sign for the people in the back! Oh yea my chicken was hard ig that's what happens when people play over your food when they are fed up.it's okay I took an L but I will not be going back... read more

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Seems like I got my fill of grease and salt. Had some chicken fingers and gizzards. The gizzards were tender. I think I like a little more chew in mine. I don't think you need teeth to eat these which is a good thing because the sweet tea puts Waffle House to shame. This trip was too much of the things I'm trying to cut back on. read more

I was returning from Houston, and just had to have gizzards. I used yelp, and found this place. Lindys did not disappoint. There fried gizzards were well spiced and tender (for a gizzard). I ordered the gizzards box, and it was loaded. I was stuffed by the time I finished the meal. Fried okra was hot and crisp. They also serve the gizzards steamed, which I had never heard of. The owner gave me a sample, and I must say it was delicious. The owner was friendly and gave good service. I'll be back next time I'm near Tallahassee. read more

My goodness. The best chicken tenders I have ever had.. just spectacular. It will take them 10 minutes, because they are cooked fresh, but I can't overstate how good they are. Plus you get like a pound of them for 6 bucks. I will be back tomorrow. Seriously. read more

I love Lindys! They have great fried okra and the mashed potatoes of my childhood. Their chicken is great too, especially for the price. If you like simple, soul food...this is the place to go. read more

Best Fried chicken sandwich I've ever had! I come to Tallahassee twice a month for work, and Lindy's is a "must" for me every trip.

Fried Chicken just like Mama used to make! We ate at the Midway location right off of I-10. The service was outstanding! Very friendly and welcoming, just an all around good place for a home cooked meal away from home! You owe it to yourself to make the trip to Lindy's Fried Chicken! read more

Best chicken in town. Have come here since I was a kid and still love it to this day. The decorations are filled with roosters. The fried chicken here is a Tallahassee staple! read more

Found our go to fried chicken place! Better chicken sandwich than anywhere! And, oh my, the corn nuggets are sublime. Very basic, order at the counter environment. Nothing fancy, but definitely good quality food. Yum! read more

I rarely if ever come to Tallahassee but this time around I noticed a place while leaving the airport area called Lindy's. Since I have a 3-4 time per year weakness for fried chicken, I knew I had to at least check this out, especially since I was on my own for lunch and dinner and that meant no consensus building from my team. Checked out Yelp and found out they have 5 locations in Tally, and this one was a half mile from our office where I parked myself until my mid afternoon meeting. I was wearing a suit and tie, but knew that I probably didn't need the jacket and certainly the tie was going to get in the way as well. At lunch, they had a very good crowd but got a parking spot and ordered a half fried chicken meal (figured may as well go for the gusto) with two sides where i chose corn nuggets and mashed potatoes. The meal comes fast. This is definitely not fine dining and I am sure people were wondering who this guy is in the dress clothes but no issues at all. The chicken was very good. The corn nuggets were something I wouldn't order again although they tasted good it would have been smarter to get green beans or something else not fried. It got to be a bit much. I actually saw the fries and they looked great so the reader may want to just order them. The mashed potatoes were very small, and drowned in gravy but tasted fine. Bottom line is that this place is good for what it is. It is quick southern fried chicken that tasted great. I can't comment on all the other choices on the menu, but quite frankly I wouldn't go there and order a sandwich. read more

Don't let the exterior and interior of this small chicken place fool you. While it is extremely dated by modern standards, that doesn't mean the food quality suffers. This was my first time trying Lindy's and I can say I wasn't disappointed. They have various chicken items to choose from and range from individual meals to box meals that serve a family. They also have a board of specials next to the cash register when you walk in that have a number of good deals if you want a quick meal. I chose the 5 piece hot wing meal with fries and a drink. The total came out to just under $9 and I had plenty of food. The hot wings were honestly some of the best I have had and it's all thanks to very tender chicken and the awesome sauce they use. I would have honestly asked to buy some to take with me but I am only staying in Tallahassee on business and don't have room in my bag lol Apparently Lindy's is a long standing establishment, serving since 1968. I'm not sure of how the quality stands at their other locations but I was very satisfied with the food and service I received at this location. If you want a good meal that won't break the bank, Lindy's is worth your time! read more

Was too hyped by reviews and was just OK, fried chicken on bread with pickles, mustard and bread is about it..maybe some mayo I think. Chicken was tender enough and and a whole breast..about it. Had the Corn Nuggets too...small container 5-6 chunks was all. Did not walk away in awe, like other reviewers. menu was basic a few items is all. Maybe try the fried chicken ??? read more

This place is the worst service the food is the shit they serve in prison 12 fries bad wings and bad pork chops the bathroom is dirty the only thing good was the exit I would not come ever read more

Absolutely the best fried chicken ever. Don't let the look of this ave fool you. People are friendly and the chicken rocks. Get the corn nuggets!!!!! read more

Best chicken in town. Worst customer service in town. Food alone cannot carry a restaurant. The staff is always rude. They empty trash cans and clean while you're telling them your order. They never look you in the eye as if it's too much of a problem. Never seen a smile other than when they're joking with their coworkers. This process takes about 10 minutes. If you dine in, it will be an even worse experience. Loud explicit music.... Hollering from the front to the back... The most unprofessional establishment i've ever been in. read more

My wife and I each just had chicken filet sandwiches from this location. They were terrible. I went in to order about 8:15 p.m. The woman in charge locked the door at 8:30 even though the sign outside said open til 9. And the place was filthy. I should have take a clue from that. Got the sandwiches home within five minutes and the filets were dried out, my wife's had a bone in it, and the buns were stale. Just awful. And they were $4.89 each! I remembered going there years and years ago when it was great. It has changed ... and not for the better. I won't return. read more

The Lafayette location is fine, but don't go to the Monroe location! My co-workers and I placed individual orders in advance. The orders were not ready when we arrived to pick them up and the employee was very rude about it. When we got the food back to the office there were quite a few things wrong: various orders were charged for sauces and sides that were not in the bags, the food was overcooked in one order, the fries were half-frozen in another, and in a "3 piece tender meal" they put two tenders and one cold chicken wing! When we called to speak to a manager we were told there wasn't one on duty and never received a callback. Extremely disappointing food and service! read more