The staff is so friendly and the level of service is beyond the typical fast food restaurant! The fries are amazing! Served hot and crispy with a delicious flavor. We had a chicken sandwich and a salad at our table. Both good. Sorry, we didn't snap pictures. We were hungry! read more

This place gets a lot of love! Simple menu, simple location but fantastic flavor combinations! My girlfriends and husband went after the Iowa Iowa State game to give it a whirl since 3/4 had never been. 2 girlfriends got the chicken tenders and an order of Brussel sprouts. I hate sprouts with a passion but my friend says they're awesome. My husband got the Nashville hot sandwich and I got the crab rangoon chicken sandwich. My husband had good things to say about the sandwich but wouldn't stop raving about the fries. I enjoyed my sandwich but was wanting just a few more wontons for crunchiness. I think some people may balk at the prices but this place is killing it in the brick and mortar. They also have a drive through! read more

Wow, this place really blew me away. I know it's just chicken sandwiches, but it was SO SO good! First of all, I'm not a huge fried chicken fan so I wasn't expecting to be wowed. In the past when I've had really crispy fried chicken, the coating was too hard or too crispy so that it cut the roof of my mouth. Other times, the fried batter didn't have much seasoning on it and it was bland. But this fried chicken was crispy yet tender. It had great seasoning on it, too. I was very impressed. I got the crab rangoon chicken sandwich and my husband got the Nashville hot sandwich. We were both looking for something that was sweet and spicy. Mine wasn't spicy but it was sweet with good flavor. My husband's sandwich was spicy but not sweet. We both agreed that if they combined the sauces from our two sandwiches it would be perfect. I'm going to see if they'll do that for me next time. The presentation and execution was excellent. We also didn't have to wait very long. They came out fast and they were piping hot. The fries were excellent, too. They were thick and had a very crunchy coating. My rating is 4.5 stars. Everything was great except for one thing. The guy behind the counter charged me for a combo which includes the sandwich, fries and a fountain drink. I just wanted water from the fountain machine instead of getting a bottle of water. So I paid $1.54 extra. I didn't realize the extra charge until after I started eating so I didn't say anything. I'm going to just chalk it up to a misunderstanding and I'll say something if it happens again. This place is definitely one of our new favorites and we're glad we finally got around to trying it. read more

This restaurant replaced one of the worst DQ's in existence and I am so glad! They have a local owners who are very involved in the business and are known through the area. They have a variety of chicken entrees on the menu, sides, and shakes. I typically get the original chicken sandwich. It is good sized and the sauce that comes with it is good too. I really like the cheese curds and shakes (always ask what the monthly flavor is)! The inside has plenty of seating, nice music, and board games to borrow. You can tell the building is older, but has been updated nicely. read more

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Amazing!! Crispy and flavorful. Probably equal amounts of breading and chicken but it works. Just go....NOW! read more

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Best chicken sandwich I've ever had! As a chicken lover this really surprised me. The char's sauce is very unique and pretty much makes the sandwich. The staff is super friendly and the food came out before we could even sit down. Loved the atmosphere as it was very clean and welcoming. Will definitely try to come back if I ever revisit Iowa. read more

What a fun and tasty find! This is grandma's place for a yummy chicken sandwich. We dined in which I highly recommend. They have a drive thru and we were the only people inside. Our meal was served piping hot and the chicken breading was crunchy. I am assuming they hand dip the chicken and thaw sides like the cheese curds. We had the Nashville Hot and the Crab Rangoon chicken sandwiches. They were soooooo good. I'm not a Big Mac and cheese guy but it was also yummy with a flavorful cheese sauce. I hope that I can come back if they have a pimento cheese chicken sandwich with drizzle of Mike's hot honey? (Hint hint). read more

Charlotte’s Kitchen - Nashville hot chicken and Crab Rangoon Chicken Sammies with sides of Mac & Cheese and Cheese curds. - Salad Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Service and food were both amazing. The ONLY downfall is the greasy smell when we left. My entire group smelled up the car and had to go home and change clothes. The ventilation system can't handle the fried foods in that small building. The food was amazing however! Crab Rangoon salad, Brussels stouts and an egg nog shake! All fantastic! read more

Be nice if the phone number worked could call in and order chicken it take at least 10-15 min to cook

Wow!! Let me start by saying that I never write a review without having been to a restaurant at least twice. Charlottes kitchen has been on our list for a few months and frankly we just never got around to it until a recent date night. Am I glad that we decided to stop in! I'm pretty sure the building used to be a Dairy Queen and in my opinion was pretty clean. My husband tried the original chicken combo with French fries, they were nice enough to add barbecue sauce to his sandwich for him. He loved everything. That's saying a lot because he's probably the only person in this country that doesn't really like fried chicken of any kind. He commented several times that his chicken was incredibly juicy and he felt well seasoned. I tried the crab Rangoon chicken sandwich combo with the cheese curds. The cheese curds were phenomenal! I order them every time I go now. Delicious, crispy on the outside with flavorful cheese that's stretchy perfection. The sandwich was a triumph! I want to shake the hand of the person who thought this beauty up! The chicken itself was a complete chicken breast, at least three inches thick, beautifully seasoned, juicy and fried to crispy perfection! The cream cheese crab Rangoon filling is put on top of the chicken and the sweet and slightly spicy sauce is a wonderful touch. It's accompanied by cool lettuce, tomato and a warm bun and tortilla strips for texture. I can't even begin to tell you how great this combination works! If you like crab Rangoon I don't see how you could not like this sandwich. The staff was really friendly and so nice to accommodate my husband's requests to add this, leave off that in the midst of dinner rush with patience and efficiency. We will definitely be back often! read more

Charlotte’s Kitchen - Crab Rangoon chicken sandwich combo with fries - Salad Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

We've ate there numerous times, it has never disappointed. I highly recommend Char's bowl with mac & cheese it is a favorite.

I finally got to see what the hype was all about - and it delivered!! Oh my word, I bragged all about our experience back to work. Everyone has to try this place - the chicken sandwiches are incredibly & I have never eaten tater tot's so fast in my entire life. We ordered everything to go & the cashier was incredibly kind & accommodating. They have specials of the month & we got their spicy ranch & crab Rangoon sandwiches. The interior is wonderful, well lit & shares a wall of grammas and that was the cutest thing. Will 100% be visiting again, as I am truly obsessed with a good chicken sandwich. read more

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The food is always delicious and the staff are also very nice! Highly recommend! One of my new favorites!! I have been to the Altoona location too! read more

The service was great with a friendly staff and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, I felt the chicken was quite smaller compared to Popeyes or Chick-Fil-A. If you're looking for a bit variety compared to the major players then I recommend giving this place a try. read more

The food was fantastic, and the service was great as well. Overall, had a great experience and would go again.

I love that there is a fresh new menu item each week. Absolutely delicious, I've found my new obsession!!

I ordered crab Rangoon sandwich and fries and the chicken was pink and slimy inside called them kept getting out on hold and hang up on.

Went for the first time with my boyfriend and it was great! We went on March 2nd and have been back twice since! Went on a Thursday night so sit in was not all that busy. He ordered the BBQ sandwich & I (being the very very picky eater I am) ordered chicken tenders. We both got fries & a drink. Everything was DELICIOUS!I wanna say $25?... It was cheaper than most fast food places, we were surprised when we paid. Second time around we went through the drive through, food was nice and hot! We got a chocolate milkshake (not pictured) it had a weird ice cream texture, but I would try again. Overall 11/10 would recommend! read more

Charlotte’s Kitchen - BBQ Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Yummy - we normally get the chicken tenders and fries, alway perfectly cooked and the ranch is delicious too. It's worth the wait!

We got takeout from here and both got the crab Rangoon chicken sandwich with their special sauce. It was really good. We can't speak too much on ambiance since we got takeout. But the service and the food was good. Charlottes is a great local and quick meal that will leave you satisfied. read more

Easily the best place to get a Chicken Sandwich. I absolutely love it, the service here is great and the employees were kind.

Charlotte's Kitchen has some tasty chicken sandwiches. Cheese curds are some of the better curds I've had, definitely hand breaded and fried there. Fries are good too. The nashville hot is spicy, but not extremely hot. Glad they have a permanent location to go with their food truck. read more

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Amazing! Can't believe Johnston is so lucky to have such a local treasure! Love the variety of specials each week!

The chicken sandwiches are awesome, period. BETTER THAN CHICK-FIL-A. Great atmosphere, people, and a clean spot to take your family on a Saturday lunch. Their breading is great and the twist on flavors shows their passion for the food. The Nashville Hot was the one I tried and it was amazing. GO and GET SOME Charlottes. Seriously. read more

Charlotte’s Kitchen - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Yummy Good Friendly Reasonable prices Quick service Delicious Nice location Good size portions! read more

Let's gooooooo! I loved their food truck. When the craving hit, I'd stalk them like an ex. Now they're so much easier to find. My recommendation? Pick out one of the sandwiches you wouldn't normally try. I've really enjoyed their limited time sandwiches. The Korean one especially. Ugh. I have to go tomorrow. read more

The food is always so good! The owners really care about taking care of customers. They obviously realize customers matter, because I've never had a bad experience or bad food. They care about what they doing. read more

It is true what they say! This place has the very best chicken sandwiches I have ever had. I had the cheese curds in the past when I was at an event when they only had the truck. So we both had the fried crab Rangoon chicken sandwich but you can get the sandwiches either grilled or fried. The chicken was juicy while the breading was super crunchy at the same time. It is totally worth the trip to Johnston which is out of our way. You will not be disappointed. Oh BTW they are doing work inside so no inside dining but the drive-thru is super quick! read more

But all they do is chicken!!! It is so freaking awesome. The varieties are fantastic super Duper fresh and yummy milkshakes.

Great service and great food we love this place!! The specials are always fantastic and the owner and employees are wonderful!!

Addictive food. Good prices and much better than sad chick fil a. Sit down or drive through. read more

My wife and daughter had to stop by the dance store next door. We had time to grab a quick bite and I did a search to see what was good in the area. This place popped up and caught my attention. Decided to give it a shot and it did not disappoint. Chicken sandwiches and tenders were 5 stars and on point but the fries were disappointing and soggy. Threw away all 3 baskets of fries. Not even worth saving. But the service was good, the atmosphere had a cool vibe and the chicken was so delicious we will be back to give them another shot. Highly recommend trying this place out for the chicken just be sure to ask for extra crispy fries! I had the Nashville hot and it was read more

Great tasting chicken sandwiches, I've tried maybe 3 different menu options at this point and have only been a little disappointed once (got a bad batch of cheese curds, but their fries are a better option anyway). Only real downside is it can be a little pricey, but the quality reflects that. read more

Always on point. Thankfully we found something a lot better to take the old Dairy Queen's place. Food is always very good.

Better chicken than Raising Cane's and Chik-fil-A (and none of the guilt). We drive out of our way to get Charlotte's in Johnston because it's just that good. The staff is always friendly and their prices are phenomenal. read more

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The greatest thing about this restaurant is that if you're looking for chicken you will be in the right place. The second best thing is they can put their sandwiches into wraps and salads. read more

They efficiently get through the long lines of the drive through and food is always hot and fresh. Great addition to Johnston.

Best chicken sandwich and it ain't even close! Puts other chicken sandwiches to shame.

Amazing chicken and they put up with my son and their goofy friends hanging out getting the ever so tasty milkshakes they offer. Cannot deal this chicken place. They also have the food fast and fresh. I love the inside they have games to play. It's a very chill place to hang. read more

Original chicken sandwich is very delicious. Service was great and quick. Recommended if you are in the area and want a great chicken sandwich. read more