We were driving through the area and wanted to try out this place. It had decent reviews and we were in the mood for chicken. When walking inside it had an old school hole in the wall feel to it and you can smell the chicken in the air. We ended up ordering the specials, and the employee behind the counter was so kind and even helped us with options. The price was good and the food came out hot and fresh. The chicken strips were juicy and the sauces were delicious. Overall, this place was good, but it was the customer service that made the review better! read more

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Customer service was great and portion very generous for the price, however all was clearly cooked in old oil. I winded up throwing the fries away. The sauces were all very good though. I missed to take a photo of the chicken but it's clear on the fries. read more

Babe's Crispy Chicken - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came in for dinner the other night, got the 8 piece dark combo with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. It fed 3 of us with some to spare! The chicken is juicy, crispy and flavorful. The mac and cheese and mash potatoes seemed like something mom would make, definitely not boxed stuff here! They served King's Hawaiian rolls and while not a traditional biscuit, it went perfectly with the chicken. Pro-tip: dip your roll in the brown gravy and experience nirvana! Dining room is tiny, like 4 or 5 tables, and while we were the only ones in there, I can imagine it getting packed during prime time. Service was friendly with a smile, like they actually were glad we were customers. We'll be back when its time for more fried chicken! read more

This place had excellent chicken! Big pieces, well-seasoned. Husband went by to pick some up the other night and found a sign saying they had closed up for good. Very disappointed. The place itself, although small, was always clean and the service was great. Sorry to see it go. read more

Our first time at Babe's, but certainly won't be the last! The chicken was super crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, or in other words: perfect! The house-made mashed potatoes were delish with a nice brown gravy. A new item cole slaw was tasty and my husband liked the collard greens. Nice surprise on the bread: Sweet Hawaiian roll with each meal. I ordered a 2 piece with an upgrade to breast and thigh; my husband ordered the 4 piece - we both enjoyed the meal. Don't let the humble exterior fake you out - this chicken is a hidden gem! Only a few tables inside, but a brisk drive-thru business option as well. Gender-neutral restroom. Plenty of parking. Convenient location, just off I35. read more

Babe's Crispy Chicken - 4 piece combo - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have to say... it's been a while since I've had really tasty fried chicken. What I really liked was the King's Hawaiian rolls that came with it. My combo came with 2 sides so I opted for mashed potatoes and collared greens. Loved having the chicken with the gravy. Reminds me of Chicken Joy from Jollie Bee. Greens were packed with flavor and oh so yummy. This has become my favorite chicken spot in San Antonio. read more

food 4 1/2 stars * service 5 stars * ambiance 2 first visit, we were planning to eat out, weren't sure if this place had sit down seating or not. but saw chairs & tables through windows so opted to go in to dine rather than use the drive thru. but 10 seconds in, we'd changed our minds to take our order to go. i understand sometimes situations call for kids needing to accompany their parents to work - im not unsympathetic. but i dont appreciate having to deal with said child watching videos with volume on HIGH. i have a pet peeve about being subjected to ANYONE in a public space - including restaurants, "sharing" their music, video, game, what have you with me & everyone else within hearing range. they make DEVICES for keeping YOUR noise in YOUR ears. So... that said... i didnt understand why i couldnt get "new side" okra, as one of my 2 sides on my combo. it was same price - 3.99 as 4 outta 5 other sides i could have. but i WAS happy they had collard greens. upcharge for my request of breast & leg on my 2 piece - there was no designation as to white, dark, mixed on combos. we got a 2 pc and 3 pc combo as well as an extra side of okra for around $30. combos came with 2 sides a roll and a drink. chicken was GREAT! breast was HUGE! like it was a turkey breast big! breading was crispy and tasty, chicken was moist - white & dark. not greasy at all! okra was great! did not taste like frozen, light breading & okra was TENDER! mac & cheese, creamy & delicious! collards were well seasoned, cut small & TASTY! the only clunker were the fries. hand cut they might have been but they were cold & greasy! the trash can ate em right up! so, i'd go back for the food (sans the fries) dining in would depend. there are only a handful of tables. but if you are looking for some crispy, yummy chicken - check it out! read more

False Advertising in a Paper Tray Had high hopes walking into Babe's Crispy Chicken--but what I got felt more like Babe's Lukewarm Disappointment. The chicken was limp, soggy, and had zero crunch. KFC's crispy is levels above this, and that's honestly embarrassing. The greens? Mostly stems, and tasted like someone dumped a can of Glory greens straight onto the plate--no seasoning, no effort. And the mac and cheese? Picture overboiled noodles lost in a puddle of sad, watery cheese sauce. The whole plate felt like it came out of a school lunch line that ran out of budget. Even Luby's--yes, cafeteria king Luby's--would've done it better. This ain't it. Bottom line: if disappointment had a sampler plate, this would be it. read more

It's not great but it's not terrible either. The chicken is definitely crispy but almost flavorless. The young lady who I think is a manager was beyond kind but I wholeheartedly regret spending that $33.01 (added a $2 tip). The fries were ok but okra was a no. Make sure you ask for fresh chicken because if not you'll get the chicken that's been sitting there like we did. read more

First time going to Babe's Crispy Chicken this afternoon . We went thru the drive thru and ordered the 12 piece chicken with a half pint mashed potatoes w/ gravy on the side and half fries. The chicken was really good. It was crispy and had good flavor. I would definitely order the chicken again. The mashed potatoes were good, but they never gave us our gravy, so they were too dry without it. We didn't eat them. The fries were good, but by the time we got home 15 minutes later, they were rubbery, we didn't even eat half of them. So the only reason for the 4 stars is for the chicken. We will definitely be back, but only for the chicken. I would suggest not ordering the fries unless you are going to eat them right away. And not ordering the mashed potatoes if you don't like chunky mashed potatoes. read more

Babe's Crispy Chicken - 12 piece chicken, mashed potatoes and fries - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It was our first time visiting tonight. The chicken was 10/10! It was very juicy, extra crunchy, and flavorful. The mashed potatoes with brown gravy were good. I would pass on the Mac and cheese next time. It was dry and wasn't very memorable. read more

Babe's Crispy Chicken - Mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese, thigh and a wing. - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The restaurant has a warm, friendly vibe, and the staff is very helpful. The chicken was delicious--tender, flavorful, and clearly made with quality in mind. My meal ended up costing $18, which was a bit more than I expected. Next time, I'll stick to just the chicken. I'd definitely go back, though. The sides didn't quite justify the price, but I have to admit--the coleslaw was surprisingly good. read more

Babe's Crispy Chicken - 4 piece mix of friend chicken breast and legs. With French fries and a roll and coleslaw. - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Oh I feel bad about this review cause I seldom leave negative reviews. The customer service is awesome. The chicken is flavorless. As if they just don't season the batter or anything for that matter. I love fried chicken but not like Babe's Crispy Chicken. read more

So, reviewer Richard was not wrong. Tabitha was great!! We went at around 8 tonight and she was hustling like she just got there, smiling the whole time. Chicken was delicious. Fresh, crispy, juicy. The breasts are from some kind of gargantuan chicken. Tender and juicy. I think I may do 2 pc chicken only, next time, and upgrade to breasts. I thought the mashed potatoes were good, but the gravy needs a little more flavor. Cole slaw was good, Mac and cheese was good, husband said okra was good. So, we now have great fried chicken close to us (10 mins)!! Definitely going back. read more

Our order was taken immediately and precisely! Our food was ready in less than 5 minutes! My chicken tenders were the best I've ever had and my husband was very impressed with his double cheeseburger! The store and the bathrooms are very clean and the ambiance is so welcoming and fun! We are definitely coming back! read more

Chicken tenders are great and the sides are good, I have been a few times and I love the sweet tea.

Great chicken! Perfectly seasoned would absolutely recommend to anyone. We need more places like this in San Antonio.

The food was OK, nothing special. However, I ordered a four piece and they gave me a wing a thigh and two leg legs. Who does that? I take it personally. A nice little spot, but I won't be going back there. read more

Very quick drive thru service. Good chicken but received brown gravy which was different but still good. Conveniently located next to Babes old fashioned food but specializing in ckn made it a quick experience read more

Mike at the front desk is the pinnacle of customer service. I hardly dine in at places but his welcoming attitude & energy made me opt in for dinning. The food was great! The ambiance was as well & it due to the him. Highly recommend stopping by read more

Amazing fried chicken with golden crispy skin. The collard greens are the best I've ever had!

Oh my, my, my! I am a fried chicken fanatic ever since I was a little boy taking fried chicken to school everyday for my lunch. Since Mrs. Kitchen soul food kitchen closed I had been looking for something close to their fried chicken, and oh have I found something very close I Babes crispy fried chicken. They have a winner so far and I've already been back three times to see if they are consistent and oh I have yet to be disappointed. Their service has been great and when I asked could they cook it fresh they said if you don't mind the wait and of course I said sure. Oh my, my, my good crispy and tasty fried chicken. The place is small and nice. And I ordered it to go each time and had no issues. This place deserves all the stars. Keep it up and I'll keep coming because I love me some good ole fried chicken! read more

Tabitha was such a genuine and sweet person! I've never been here before and she was very friendly! food was hot and fresh too very good!!! I'll definitely be back bcs of her. read more

The chicken was excellent. Quick courteous service at the counter. Cabbage and mashed potatoes were bothvery good.

The chicken is not crispy but the chicken super good not dry. Customer service was amazing super kind and it felt very cozy. Although it was tiny. It's still seating and it felt like a community. Very nice kind people amazing food the fact that the meal deals you can get two sides. I got fries and mashed potatoes with a drink, bread and four piece chicken tenders for $10.50 is a good deal. I was super full before I got finished my meal because how big the tenders were. Very good food. I love the prices very affordable if you say it's not affordable then I don't know what you're talking about. read more

10/10 I've been craving a good fried chicken and no where has seem to do justice BUT BABES CRISPY CHICKEN did not come to play! From their chicken to the sides everything has just the right flavor and seasonings! This has become our new and only place to get fried chicken! read more

Babe's Crispy Chicken - Babes crispy chicken - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Serivce was okay the mashed potatoes and gravy were good. But the chiken was bland. Also not alot of meat on the chicken.

Had to try the fried chicken, hate to say it but it was not very good, no flavor, grease was dripping of the fried chicken. Think I'll stick to their burgers read more