I like this place. The chicken is decent....not too greasy. It's much better than KFC. I am not a huge fan of chicken with bones (I'm weird that way) so I always get the chicken tenders and they are pretty decent. Especially with their honey mustard sauce. I prefer a side of potatoes and gravy over the French fries. The biscuits are yummy of you get them hot and fresh. It's fast food but it's decent fast food. The service here is also pretty good. I try not to go inside fast food locations so I don't get freaked out by what I see and end up going hungry so I can't speak for the cleanliness of the location.
You truly can never go wrong with Church's Fried Chicken. Is it healthy? Nope, but man, is it good. Their flavor for the chicken is just so consistent every time and so tasty. Their mashed potatoes are also great along with the fried okra. The corn has always been bad every time we buy it...it always looks so good, but every time, it's bland and soggy. There is a girl that works there that is quite obnoxious. She's loud, talks to herself, and talks randomly to people with the strangest remarks. Though she's happy...you can clearly tell her co-workers can't stand her. Poor girl. Anyway, for the few times we get CFC, it beats out any other fried chicken place such as KFC or Popeye's.
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Doug P.
The chicken is good, the strips are nice and fresh, but the mac & cheese is just awful. They started offering a "baked" mac&cheese, but it's really just the same crap with a little shredded cheese put in. They make you ask for tea that if only available behind the counter. That's not a big deal if it's not busy. When it is busy, expect to wait and it feels like your bothering them. I tried the new fish filets as well and lets just say you might want to pass. This place isn't the cleanest place in the world but the standard chicken is good and not as greasy as say KFC. The people there have always been very nice and helpful. *Update* 06-04-2013 : The so called Texas Chicken was nothing like the advertisement and was just a non-breaded fried half chicken dusted with spices. It was so dry and was something I would never want to get again. The ads looked so good too.
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Diego S.
When I was a kid, my dad used to fry bologna for dinner. I hated it. It was so greasy, it left a film in my mouth...as if my tongue was coated with some sort of lard. Well if you like this sort of thing, I highly recommend going to Church's. I ate there last week. Afterward, one of the women in my office asked if I lost a bet. When I pressed, asking why she'd say something like that, she responded; "I noticed you had lip gloss on."
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Andy L.
Spicy and Extra Crispy Looking for Cajun style fried chicken. Staff are friendly. I had to wait extra long for my order one time, but manager apologized and gave extra chicken pieces and biscuits. Opt for the extra crispy and spicy chicken.
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Debbie S.
The only things I have tried here are the chicken strips and the okra. Chicken was good. Okra is better at Cracker Barrel.
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Courtney T.
I've always heard raving reviews about this chicken, and finally I am able to add to the lists of its fanfare. I was completely amazed at the quality for the price. I ordered a 3 piece meal, extra biscuits (which by the way were mouthwatering) and as a bonus I threw in an apple pie! If first impressions still matter then I'm completely sold. I see lots of visits in my future.
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Michael D.
I have been here twice now and the first time i asked for no pickles i still ended up with them on my sandwich, after making them aware they then handed me a sandwich with the pickles taken off by hand. Now on my second go round i ordered the same things only to be given a chicken sandwhich with a processed chicken patty they see of my palm which is not very big... overall disappointed with there service and the food has really gone down hill. DONT GO HERE
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Sarah A.
I stopped eating KFC after getting mild food poisoning from it the last 2 times, and there aren't a whole lot of options for fried chicken in North Phoenix, so I decided to make the 20 minute drive to this Church's, which has been at this location for at least 30 years (I believe). When the girl told me it would be about a 10 minute wait for chicken, I did not mind at all. They make fresh small batches, so waiting is good in this case. The chicken was nice and crunchy (I wish they seasoned it closer to KFC, but oh well). Mac and Cheese was very good, and their honey-butter biscuits are amazing. There were three people working and seemed to be mostly professional and efficient. One girl however, didn't acknowledge a customer that had just walked in. He stood there for several minutes and she ignored him until he said something to her. I don't care if you're busy, it is the easiest thing in the world to say, "Hi, I'll be with you in a moment. " Seriously, use your head!
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Ross M.
If you know of a place with fried chicken that's not greasy but full of flavor, please let me know. I mean, if you are looking for healthy, you don't start looking at something that starts with the word "FRIED". I found this chicken tasty, but not dripping with fat. Better than KFC by far.
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Joe M.
25 years ago I tried Churches, and didn't like it then. Tried it Friday, yuk, same fatty-greasy-over cooked chicken . Other yelpers right, mac & cheese is play-dough like in nature. Mashed potatoes & gravy in one container?? Your mom didn't serve it that way, so where'd you learn it? The only thing good was the corn on the cob! Tender juicy-excellent! KFC May be out of your neighborhood & a little bit more $$, but it's worth the drive.
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Ron W.
This location sucks. They messed up my order twice in one night and didn't even offer to compensate me. Never going back.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
Lauren A.
I like this place. The chicken is decent....not too greasy. It's much better than KFC. I am not a huge fan of chicken with bones (I'm weird that way) so I always get the chicken tenders and they are pretty decent. Especially with their honey mustard sauce. I prefer a side of potatoes and gravy over the French fries. The biscuits are yummy of you get them hot and fresh. It's fast food but it's decent fast food. The service here is also pretty good. I try not to go inside fast food locations so I don't get freaked out by what I see and end up going hungry so I can't speak for the cleanliness of the location.
(4)Yvonne G.
I saw this Church's Fried Chicken place while filling up with gas at 32nd street. I couldn't help but try them as I was a Church's Fried Chicken virgin. My mother used to eat it ALL THE TIME in upper Manhattan in New York City where she ran a store. I guess it was a quick, cheap lunch, but it had to be more than that as my mother was a good cook who knew how to make good chicken herself. I walked in for the $2.99 order which seemed cool (two pieces of chicken, one side and one biscuit), but after all was said and done I upgraded to an additional side and an additional biscuit--still a good value for the money. Got home with my chicken in tow, thinking of mom all the way since I was carrying her favorite meal. Wondering if I would like it. My two pieces of chicken were ample, crispy and not as greasy as I expected. I have had chicken that begins with a "K" and found it to be greasy around these parts so I was pleasantly surprised with how un-greasy it was. The biscuits were soft like biscuits should be (not hockey-pucks). However, they put some type of sweet glaze on it that I would have omitted. I like my biscuits like biscuits--they are not dessert --they are supposed to complement the chicken. I would have left that glaze off. Would I eat them again. Yup. The mashed potatoes and gravy were good. Glad I upgraded to an extra side so now I have one in the fridge waiting for me to dig into it. So there you have it. Good chicken, good mashed potatoes and a pretty good biscuit. Yelpers are complaining about the mac and cheese here. SO DON'T GET IT. Few places make real good mac and cheese. And some restaurants feel that they have to add four cheeses to the Mac and Cheese to make it good. NO, NO, NO, NO. Use sharp cheddar and make a béchamel sauce, etc etc. (can't give you my whole recipe or you will make mac and cheese as well as I do. NO CAN DO. I want to remain the Queen of Mac & Cheese in my family!!) Now you know the real deal---it's the mashed potatoes you should go for when you go to a Church's Chicken. So despite the complaints by some Yelpers, the "Boss Lady" came, bought and ate Church's Chicken and liked it. There you have it.
(4)Jody K.
You truly can never go wrong with Church's Fried Chicken. Is it healthy? Nope, but man, is it good. Their flavor for the chicken is just so consistent every time and so tasty. Their mashed potatoes are also great along with the fried okra. The corn has always been bad every time we buy it...it always looks so good, but every time, it's bland and soggy. There is a girl that works there that is quite obnoxious. She's loud, talks to herself, and talks randomly to people with the strangest remarks. Though she's happy...you can clearly tell her co-workers can't stand her. Poor girl. Anyway, for the few times we get CFC, it beats out any other fried chicken place such as KFC or Popeye's.
(4)Doug P.
The chicken is good, the strips are nice and fresh, but the mac & cheese is just awful. They started offering a "baked" mac&cheese, but it's really just the same crap with a little shredded cheese put in. They make you ask for tea that if only available behind the counter. That's not a big deal if it's not busy. When it is busy, expect to wait and it feels like your bothering them. I tried the new fish filets as well and lets just say you might want to pass. This place isn't the cleanest place in the world but the standard chicken is good and not as greasy as say KFC. The people there have always been very nice and helpful. *Update* 06-04-2013 : The so called Texas Chicken was nothing like the advertisement and was just a non-breaded fried half chicken dusted with spices. It was so dry and was something I would never want to get again. The ads looked so good too.
(2)Diego S.
When I was a kid, my dad used to fry bologna for dinner. I hated it. It was so greasy, it left a film in my mouth...as if my tongue was coated with some sort of lard. Well if you like this sort of thing, I highly recommend going to Church's. I ate there last week. Afterward, one of the women in my office asked if I lost a bet. When I pressed, asking why she'd say something like that, she responded; "I noticed you had lip gloss on."
(1)Andy L.
Spicy and Extra Crispy Looking for Cajun style fried chicken. Staff are friendly. I had to wait extra long for my order one time, but manager apologized and gave extra chicken pieces and biscuits. Opt for the extra crispy and spicy chicken.
(3)Debbie S.
The only things I have tried here are the chicken strips and the okra. Chicken was good. Okra is better at Cracker Barrel.
(4)Courtney T.
I've always heard raving reviews about this chicken, and finally I am able to add to the lists of its fanfare. I was completely amazed at the quality for the price. I ordered a 3 piece meal, extra biscuits (which by the way were mouthwatering) and as a bonus I threw in an apple pie! If first impressions still matter then I'm completely sold. I see lots of visits in my future.
(5)Michael D.
I have been here twice now and the first time i asked for no pickles i still ended up with them on my sandwich, after making them aware they then handed me a sandwich with the pickles taken off by hand. Now on my second go round i ordered the same things only to be given a chicken sandwhich with a processed chicken patty they see of my palm which is not very big... overall disappointed with there service and the food has really gone down hill. DONT GO HERE
(1)Sarah A.
I stopped eating KFC after getting mild food poisoning from it the last 2 times, and there aren't a whole lot of options for fried chicken in North Phoenix, so I decided to make the 20 minute drive to this Church's, which has been at this location for at least 30 years (I believe). When the girl told me it would be about a 10 minute wait for chicken, I did not mind at all. They make fresh small batches, so waiting is good in this case. The chicken was nice and crunchy (I wish they seasoned it closer to KFC, but oh well). Mac and Cheese was very good, and their honey-butter biscuits are amazing. There were three people working and seemed to be mostly professional and efficient. One girl however, didn't acknowledge a customer that had just walked in. He stood there for several minutes and she ignored him until he said something to her. I don't care if you're busy, it is the easiest thing in the world to say, "Hi, I'll be with you in a moment. " Seriously, use your head!
(4)Ross M.
If you know of a place with fried chicken that's not greasy but full of flavor, please let me know. I mean, if you are looking for healthy, you don't start looking at something that starts with the word "FRIED". I found this chicken tasty, but not dripping with fat. Better than KFC by far.
(4)Joe M.
25 years ago I tried Churches, and didn't like it then. Tried it Friday, yuk, same fatty-greasy-over cooked chicken . Other yelpers right, mac & cheese is play-dough like in nature. Mashed potatoes & gravy in one container?? Your mom didn't serve it that way, so where'd you learn it? The only thing good was the corn on the cob! Tender juicy-excellent! KFC May be out of your neighborhood & a little bit more $$, but it's worth the drive.
(1)Ron W.
This location sucks. They messed up my order twice in one night and didn't even offer to compensate me. Never going back.
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