Delicious chicken salad. Made fresh with chicken cooked on site. It was served with a bag if Husman's potatoe chips. My husband ordered the 3 piece chicken tenders with French fries. He said it was delicious. He pointed out the fries were served hot, tasted good and he ate them all. A dinner roll was served with the tenders. The house brewed sweet tea was perfect. Pepsi was good too. This is a clean little resturant. It has been around for years and years. Employees are friendly. You order at a counter and pay then go sit in a booth. Your food is brought to you. The fried chicken is indeed famous. I have enjoyed it on many visits. The desserts are good. Try it. You will love it. read more

Hitching Post Kellogg - World's Best Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Soooo. I'm in town visiting family and thought I'd find some fried chicken. Luckily this place was pretty close so I thought I'd give it a go. I got the chicken tenders meal with potato salad. Chocolate pie, a hamburger, and against my ancestors wishes some "chicken gumbo" Just gonna get it out of the way and tell you not to get the chicken gumbo. I don't know what possesses people to insult my creole and cajun people by calling their renditions by sacred names, but no. No. This was at most, chicken with rice. Had more broth then anything else. Not spicy in the slightest. No. Call it by its true name, not what can be "popular" The chicken tenders were alright. Run of the meal regular battered tenders. Nothing special. Bbq sauce that came with it was sweet, so a bit weird? The burger was delicious. The meat juicy, the veggies pretty fresh. This was the highlight of my meal. The pie was eh. Not bad, not too special. Whatever. I'd recommend this place for its burgers, next time I'll try the bone in chicken since it seems to be what they are popular for. But like, no to the gumbo. Idk why I do this to myself, but I should know not to buy gumbo unless I'm in Louisiana. c'est de ma faute read more

I LOVE their chicken. It's the BEST tasting, incredibly crispy skin, juicy meat in all of Cincinnati. My most recent visit, it was busy inside. I waited in line. I seriously was in and out within 10 minutes with my food. The only problem.....I wanted to eat it all before I got home so I didn't have to share with my husband. Lol read more

How can such a small place like this produce such fabulous tasty chicken at such reasonable prices ? The volume of repeating loyal patrons is fantastic. A terrific place to eat !Try it, you'll like it ! read more

Excellent food. Great prices. Always crowded but always quick and cooked to order. I've eaten there twice and it does not disappoint.

Well I am a little disappointed with Hitching Post after going there today (Saturday Dec 19). I got a chicken Brest filet sandwich. Paid $4.75 right! Use to get a true chicken breast but this time I got two tenders. No big deal right? Wrong.... a tender can be purchased for $1.15 so them two would be $2.30. That means my bun, 5 pickles & some lettuce with Mayo cost me $2.45!!! Sounds about right. NOT. There will be a day when I go there & order 3 tenders. While those are cooking I will ask how much a bun will cost me & will buy it. I'll then ask for some pickles & a pack of mayonnaise. I'll Assemble my sandwich & say to the cashier "what's wrong with this scenario?" read more

Nice little mom and pop place. High quality chicken for rock bottom prices. I don't mind them frying in lard because the human body evolved to digest it over the processed trans fats available today. Give it a try! Onion rings are cheap and excellent. Brooke the cashier gave great customer service. read more

The fried chicken here is awesome! Call ahead and order carry out if you are headed to Riverbend. You won't regret it!

I have been craving fried chicken for weeks and after a day of canoeing my husband took me to this local spot. I am so glad he did, the food here is amazing. When we walked in it we were happily greeted and told about the different menu options. I couldn't say enough nice things about the women behind the counter, she was friendly. I ordered the 3 piece chicken it came with mashed potatoes and cole slaw. The Chicken was nicely seasoned and crispy. The mashed potatoes and cole slaw weren't bad but nothing too special. When you go here you definitely go for the chicken. I wish they had Mac and cheese or other types of side dishes. Before you leave don't forget to order some pie or a brownie to go. All of these deserts are homemade, believe me when I say the apple pie might be worth the extra calories. All of this food for a good price, the service is also great too. read more

The BEST fried chicken in Cincinnati. The fact that they use lard doesn't matter. The staff is FANTASTIC. The cost is reasonable. The sides are delicious. The CHICKEN is da bomb. And it's worth every finger licking penny. I am a fan of fried chicken. I have been to other places locally and there is simply NO comparison. When you have a choice, this is the place to make an effort to get to. I've not had their breakfast, but only because the location is on a regular route for me. read more

Hitching Post Kellogg - World's Best Fried Chicken - First breakfast here, not bad. - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had the worlds best fried chicken for lunch with macaroni and cheese and potatoes and gravy with a roll. It was the best fried chicken I've ever had. Better than KFC. Order at the counter. But they will refill your drink at the table. I stopped again for breakfast. Had two eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. It's right up there with Village Inn but served on plastic plates. Eggs were cooked as ordered; over medium. Anyone who knows how to cook them over medium is a good cook. Both meals were very good and I recommend it. It's not a five star diner but well worth a visit. read more

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This is a five star restaurant. When it comes to country dinner the food and service are top notch. I give it a 4 because most new customers will not care for the small dinner aspect. But try this place out. It's a cincy special. read more

Look at my check in from today's visit would be noting the same. Food, service, hospitality great!! Will be back again want to try a few more menu items if not most of them! read more

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This is a classic diner sale restaurant. Everything cooked and served as expected. An excellent choice for lunch

I guess I don't see why people like this food. Chicken had no flavor, unless you claim grease to be a flavor. Mashed potatoes were instant and gravy tasted like dish soap. Best part of my meal was the Diet Pepsi. I will definitely not be returning. read more

This was good. We got a 9 piece meal to go. It checked the boxes for us. There was good flavor and crunch to the chicken, the potatoes, gravy, slaw and rolls were also good. It was a good option for us to hit on occasion as I drive home from work. read more

It's ok. The chicken it always crispy but flavor is mediocre and the sides are not worth it. They should make homemade mash potatoes. Taste powdered. And the canned veggies are too soggy. read more

We ordered delivery the food was great southern style fried chicken with mashed and gravy. The blackberry pie was superb- will definitely order again. read more

Chicken was very greasy. Not the World's Greatest by a far piece. Was very disappointed after hearing how great it was. read more

Great down home food with very down to earth prices. You really can't go wrong with a $5 breakfast with goetta, eggs and toast. I had a brief chat with the daughter of the original founder and she was friendly and informed me about the history of the 'Post. Essentially there used to be a number of Hitching Posts and this one is the original that still uses the fried chicken family recipe. They have a really cool hand dryer in the bathroom that has a funky blue light on it. Cool. The outdoor sign advertised a 100 piece chicken wing order for $100. You hungry? *Went here for the Yelp brunch group, come check it out next time you are free on Sat or Sun morning. read more

Hitching Post Kellogg - World's Best Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went to get the chicken which is the best around Cincinnati, and ordered a piece of cheesecake for dessert. I am very picky about my cheesecake, but I have to say this was the best I have had since I was young and I am 76 yrs. I must say this was the best carryout dinner I have had for awhile! Keep up the good work Hitching Post, Kellogg! read more

I have no idea if it really has the world's best fried chicken, but it is pretty darn good. This place makes me think that it would be at home on Route 66, back in it's hay day. Old-school place with solid comfort food. Fried chicken of course, burgers, Cincy-style chili, pies/cobblers, daily specials. Nothing here is "Gourmet," which is kind-of the point. You order a burger, you get a burger. Does it blow your mind? No. Does it scratch that itch? Totally! Definitely a diner vibe going here, though there is no counter to sit at. I've never been for breakfast, though people seem to dig it. Order at the counter, they'll bring out your food to your table. This place is a no frills, family owned/operated place that has great fried chicken, other solid entrees and sides. If you want good, honest food that isn't trying to impress the 1%-ers, this is the place. And don't forget the pie for dessert! read more

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I am a West coast guy always looking for local best fried chicken " joints". I had stopped in here about three months ago and decided to stop again on my way from CVG. I was not disappointed as the chicken was fresh, moist and crispy. Paired with the very tasty green beans.. this was an excellent dinner treat. Make this a stop if you are in southern Cincinnati area.. read more

Not the best fried chicken i've ever tasted, but I love the feel of this place. Great dive restaurant to visit. However, if you come here late towards closing time, you cannot dine, just take out. The food comes out fresh and taste homemade. Staff is extra friendly. read more

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Great fried chicken at a great price and such friendly and helpful folks working there. The chicken is by far the crispiest I have ever had and very tasty and juicy, but in my opinion, it still ranks second to Hattie's in Saratoga Springs - sorry Hitching Post, you're maybe not the World's Best but close. There are a lot of choices for sides and desserts. I was stuffed and couldn't finish my 2 piece dinner which came with 2 sides and a roll, and the chicken was atomically hot so I had to start with my sides while the chicken cooled enough to eat! So I got my banana cream pie (yummy!) to go along with some chicken for lunch the next day. The chicken doesn't stay crispy but it was still tasty cold. A great start to my 2017 Eclipse road trip. read more

Best restaurant on Kellogg Road!!!!!! Fried chicken - delicious! Can't beat mashed potatoes with creamy yellow gravey!!! I got it to go today and it was fresh as hell when I got it back to the west side! read more

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The blandest chicken I have ever ate in my entire life. At least their breakfast food is ok but your better off going to a Lee's or a KFC to get chicken. read more

Finally decided to try Hitching Post after living right down the street for almost a year now and it was delicious! The (Kellogg) location is small, but we went around 2pm on a Sunday and it wasn't overly crowded. You order your food at the counter and they bring it out when it's ready. Our food came out in no time hot, fresh, and exactly as ordered. My husband and I got 2 piece fried chicken baskets with mashed potatoes and mac n cheese. The breading on the chicken was SO GOOD. Crispy and full of flavor. The chicken itself was nice and juicy. The gravy on the mashed potatoes was very good as well. The mac n cheese was different in a good way. It also comes with a sweet and soft dinner roll. Just so good. As if we weren't already full and satisfied, we split a piece of chocolate cream pie and oh my-- YUM. I'm picky about chocolate cream pie so I had to try it and will definitely crave it all the time. The service was great too! Super friendly, and even though the workers aren't "waiters" per se, they come and check on you and get you refills while you're eating. There was a lot on the menu I'm looking forward to trying, so we will definitely be back! read more

Hitching Post Kellogg - World's Best Fried Chicken - Two piece chicken basket with mashed potatoes and mac n cheese - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Very nice and warm staff. Chicken was good and reminds me of Lee's Chicken. (That's a compliment) If/when I return and can spare the extra calories, Ill try the special of the day such as chopped beef. read more

If you're near Lunken airport this place is a must do diner! From the amazing burgers and daily specials to the all you famous fried chicken Every bite is amazing The only thing better than their food is the warm friendly atmosphere read more

After living in Cincinnati for 5 years I finally decided to try Hitching Post. I only purchased the chicken due to this diet I'm on The chicken lived up to the hype. I won't say that it's the best fried chicken I have ever had. I will say that this is in the top 25%. I'm definitely returning. read more

The hitching post is highly recommended ! They have the best fried chicken in town . They also have good mashed potatoes & gravy ! The food came out within 5 min of us being there , and it was also very hot. The staff was also very friendly and a pleasure buying from . I recommended this place to every one that loves fried chicken or just looking for a nice home cooked meal ! & if your wanting dessert they have one of the best coconut cream pie & brownies ! read more

This place has been on my list since we moved to this side of town. Yesterday we ordered carry out and it did not disappoint. I was surprised to see that their menu was so big, I had expected them to only have chicken and sides. After reading some of the reviews we decided to get a 4 piece chicken meal (Leg, Breast, Thigh, Wing) and fish and chips. The chicken also came with mashed potatoes, cole slaw and a roll. Value wise you cannot beat the prices. Everything was hot and freshly cooked. The chicken was crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside! I wasn't a huge fan of the mashed potatoes (maybe it was the chicken gravy) It was a little too buttery/goopey. The fish was really good as well. The meal came with 3 large piece and fries. My dad's favorite food is fried chicken so I cannot wait to take him there the next time he's in town. If you're in the mood for great chicken go check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

God I love this place. The chicken is leagues above fast food fried chicken (cough cough KFC), and it's so much more affordable than that place anyway, why does anyone even go there? I will be honest, I don't eat meat anymore, and haven't had the chicken in quite some time, but I will go with my boyfriend and he goes crazy for the stuff. I always get a fish sandwich and it is out of this world. It's one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had, which always surprises me. They also have great homemade desserts. Even the coke fountain drinks taste better here for some reason. The service is great, and the food comes out pretty fast. I would definitely recommend coming down here for lunch any day of the week. It isn't much to look at from the outside, but once you're in you'll understand. Update, no coke fountain drinks in this establishment anymore which loses stars in my book. read more

I love me some Hitching Post. In town for a few days and needed a breakfast fix. Walked in to a small but crowded restaurant. You order at the counter. All the food is done in an old school fashion. I just ordered a Ham and Cheese Omelette with hash browns. The food was great. They are known for the Fried Chicken. One patron tried to order it at 9:00 AM. I definitely will go back when I am in town :). read more

Whenever a place prides itself on being "World's Best", then you best take notice. So when I first passed by it, I was understandably intrigued. Eventually, my lust for fried chicken started to get the better of me, so on one fateful day off, I decided to go and check it out. Walking up to the counter, I placed my order and took my seat. A surprisingly short amount of time later, my two pieces of dark meat fried chicken, mashed potato and gravy, coleslaw and a roll were in front of me on a black Styrofoam plate. I took a few testing pokes at the drumstick, to check for crispiness. This has been a large deal for me. There's only two things I really want from my fried chicken, super crispy skin and juiciness (I feel I don't have to mention flavor-I shouldn't have to, right??). Having passed my test (though just barely as it seemed some grease had pooled and had made the undersides of the chicken soggy) I bit into the leg. It was very hot in temperature, a good sign. Not a Niagra Falls of juice, but it was far from dry. And there was definitely a crisp factor. But how was the flavor? Honestly, one thought raced through my mind; KFC. I honest to God swore they used a KFC recipe for their chicken. Is the Colonel weeping in his grave? Is that what they use to brine their meat? Don't mistake me when I say KFC and thing I mean it's bad. It's not. It's several orders of magnitude better. But if the chicken didn't remind me of that place just below us here in Cincy, then the mash would. It wasn't bad, but they weren't great either. They were that familiar not cloudy but every so slightly gummy mortar drenched in chicken gravy. Again, they weren't bad. Just not great either. The real winner for the sides was the coleslaw. That was something short of revelatory. Not overly moist, very creamy with just a hint of vinegar twang. It was a tremendous accompaniment to the chicken. Will I go back? Yes. I am very tempted to try out more on their menu, and for their price, it's easy to do that. Best fried chicken in the world? I think not. Best fried chicken in the area? Perhaps, but I hope not. I want my fried chicken journey to continue. read more

I have been a huge fan of this restraunt forever. Until today I came in they ignored me held conversation with other people didnt even greet me or get my order rang up. Very unsatisfying will not be back had to walk out. Work a long shift today wanted a good lunch/dinner. Really upsetting they couldn't even Ask how my day was. Will not eat here again. read more

Went here to eat because a coworker had recommended it. The food took about fifteen minutes. Not bad got a fried chicken breast combo with slaw and a biscuit. The chicken was okay but a little bland and tasteless it needed more seasoning. Wasn't bad though. read more

Stopped by here after seeing all the Yelp reviews and noticed it on the way home. Location is great because it's right off Kellogg. Fiance and I got plates with Coleslaw, bread, and fries for sides. The chicken itself is freaking awesome, but everything else was meh. I think next time I'll just order a bucket to bring home. It's not actually THAT cheap for a full plate with sides, but you definitely get a bang for your buck with the buckets of chicken. Interior is super retro; it screams "old school america," and I think that's pretty cool. Although there aren't many tables or room, service is pretty quick. Would love to try their breakfast food sometime. tl;dr chicken is awesome; buckets to go seem like best bet. Service is quick and friendly. read more

When you want fried chicken in Cincinnati, don't go to KFC or Popeyes, get the real stuff and go to the Hitching Post. This is the Kellogg avenue location which is in a building that kinda looks like an old country home. The Hyde Park one is just in a strip mall so this has some added charm. They really do have the best fried chicken around these parts. I also recommend the macaroni and cheese and their fettuccine is fresh made daily!! The pies make a great desert, but of course I'm partial to the apple pie. It's a great place for a casual dinner or to pick up some quick take-out. I'm getting hungry just writing about it! read more