I will admit; I came here for the name alone. We were driving to Kalamazoo and needed food and I saw this place on yelp as an upcoming restaurant and I just had to try it. I am so happy we stopped here! Their friends chicken tenders with original batter were to die for!!! I love a good chicken tender and these were heavenly. Their french fries were also delicious. My girlfriend got their 4 piece friend chicken and said it was some of the best fried chicken she's tasted. What a pleasant surprise this place turned out to be! It's definitely a small town fried chicken restaurant with an order at the counter and they bring it to you in a red basket vibe. I loved everything about it. It's a true gem. CHEERS! read more

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I am from Detroit, was visiting PawPaw for a wedding w fam. I actually was hesitant in exploring Paw Paw outside of the Hotel bc I'm not really comfortable in towns like these. HOWEVER- My mom who is from Benton Harbor always talked about this place. I asked a few questions and ordered the Original Battered tenders and seasoned fries well-done. The food was amazing and fresh! Awesome customer service and very hospitable people. They came to our table and welcomed us. (: I am excited for the next time I'm passing through to have this/introduce it to someone ! read more

Chicken Coop - Original battered tenders + seasoned wedges - Chicken Wings Near Me - Paw Paw, Michigan

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Stopped by and picked up a three piece fish dinner to take home. The fish was so thin and cooked way too long it was the texture of bacon. There was very little fish inside because it had been cooked so long and had turned into burnt batter. I also should have checked the order before driving 20 minutes home because they forgot to put the roll in the box. For the prices we pay for food these days ..especially fish... it should NOT be burned to a crisp and it should include everything we have paid for. It has never been this bad at the Paw Paw Chicken Coop before... and I have eaten here for years. Called to complain and they said they would give a free dinner the next time I visit. That's great but the food needs some serious help! read more

Chicken Coop - So thin it's like eating a piece of bacon. :( - Chicken Wings Near Me - Paw Paw, Michigan

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This Chicken Coop was by far the best we've ever had! I didn't know that regular battle or light batter was even an option for the fish or chicken, but it is here. We chose regular. Everything we ordered was piping hot and perfect. They seemed to have several employees working so everything just flowed really well. They were quick and friendly which is always a plus. I was bummed they didn't have tartar sauce out for you to pump yourself but they didn't hesitate to give us as much as we requested for the fish. I was always impressed that the chicken strips are fresh and battered in house and not frozen. I already can't wait to return. The restaurant and restrooms were clean which is always a plus in my book. read more

When I seen chicken coop it brung me back to my hometown chicken coop in Muskegon, MI. I had to stop at this location. First I would like to say they do have a drive thru but you can diner in. The drive thru service was a little on the slow side but I believe they are a little under staffed as well. I got a 4pc chicken wing dinner with mac and cheese and potato salad. The chicken was good could be fried a little long great seasoning. The mac and cheese I give that a 2 out 10 no flavor at all. The potato salad 7 out 10 it was a little on the sweet side. read more

Chicken Coop - 4 Pc . Dinner - Chicken Wings Near Me - Paw Paw, Michigan

This is the best fried chicken place in this area! I highly recommended! The staff is amazing and it's super clean and friendly. Stop by y and get a real nice home cooked style lunch or dinner. read more

Chicken Coop - The best chicken place in this area! I highly recommended!! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Paw Paw, Michigan

I love visiting the rural communities of Michigan and since my daughter lives in Lawton area we often visit The Chicken Coop. The food is delicious. The chicken is fresh and steaming hot. The veggies and cold slaw is delicious too. Every time I come to the Paw Paw or Lawton area I make sure that I enjoy the tasteful flavored chicken and veggies. COCKOO- DOODLE DOO! read more

Fresh and delicious chicken. I ordered for a family party and it was a hit. Sheri and her team were friendly and a pleasure to work with.

Still has very good chicken but service can be slow during dinner time. They actually were out of fish when I last visited. I'll still visit Chicken Coop when I want fresh fried chicken! read more

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I love the food from here most of the time. Sometimes it's a little off, like a cold side of corn that didn't get microwaved, or greasy fish. Maybe they hadn't changed the oil for a while. But when I went through the drive-thru it was my last visit. I ordered at the speaker and pulled around to the pick/up window. When the cashier extended that electronic card thingy because I was paying with a debit card, it requested a tip (10%, 15%, 20%, OTHER, or DECLINE). I was forced to DECLINE a tip for what? They didn't bring a menu to me, they didn't clean up after me, they didn't help me drive from the speaker to the window. This is ludicrous. I haven't been back since. If they reply to me and tell me that is no longer how they operate, I'll stop by. Until then, I'll use my air fryer. read more

They need to update their hours; here I am thinking I am going to be eating some fried chicken and NOPE!! Why????? Because they CLOSE AT 8p and NOT 9p as advertised! read more

Chicken is always dry to me. Sides are not good. Was asked to tip in the drive thru and it was awkward.

Good price some of the best chicken around. Loved seeing my childhood favorite in Paw Paw. Staff is friendly and helpful. Grandson loved it.

I love me some Chicken Coop. When I was little, I didn't even know what KFC, Popeye's, Church's Chicken, etc. were; my main fried chicken joint was and always has been Chicken Coop. My family and I would always go here and have a delicious lunch or dinner together. Their chicken is fantastic, their sides are so much better than any other chicken joint's, and their fried fish is delicious as well! So go on and try one of their locations out. They have daily specials from 11am-3pm and an all-you-can-eat Fried Fish Fridays for $8.49! Plus there are always coupons available on their website. Once you taste their homemade food, I guarantee you'll have a new favorite fried chicken place to patronize. read more

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I always visit the Chicken Coop when I visit my sister in Matawan. I really like their battered fish. The two piece dinner is a LOT of food, quantity-wise. I am also fond of their clams and the cole slaw. Next visit I plan to try the fried chicken. We always get a little of everything and put it all out and try them all. We were impressed that they had fried okra (one of my gal's favorites.) You order and pay at the counter and when your meal is ready they bring it out to your table. During your meal they check and see if you need anything. This nice little non-chain restaurant does a good job. The staff is always friendly and heplful. read more

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Very good food, fresh and great quality for the price. The restaurant was clean and orderly and employees were courteous.

Best chicken strips you'll have! Lightly breaded and always juicy. Their lunch specials are reasonably priced. Great food at a great place. I wish there were more of these? I only get to eat here on my lunch breaks! read more

Chicken Coop? More like Chicken... well, you know the joke. Paw Paw needs a KFC or a Lee's to put this truly crappy place out of business so you don't have to drive to Kalamazoo for good fried chicken. Every single time I've had food from Chicken Coop, it's been three things- greasy, tasteless, and expensive. The chicken is nasty (beading damp with grease, oftentimes turns mushy on the drive home), the sides are tiny and expensive (not really worth it in taste, either), and as far as taste? There is none! The food is bland. Bland, bland, bland. If you're heading to Paw Paw and want a chicken fix, get some McNuggets or a chicken sandwich at a fast food place, or go to a restaurant for a good meal. Just avoid Chicken Poop and cross your fingers that a Lee's or KFC can actually get a foothold in town. read more

Friendly service. Tasty chicken tenders. Large portions for a good price. The restaurant is just off 94, behind Walgreens and Burger King, so don't follow the Yelp directions, which take you to a residence down Kalamazoo Road. One star off because the sauce choices were boring, and the Ranch was thick and gross. Frank's Red Hot to the rescue! read more

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Love the fish with sides, chicken is decent but not something I order very often. Good people, clean and relaxing environment.

Do not be deceived by the outward appearance. This place is worth the wait! Chicken strips are delicious.

Best Chicken hands down for fast casual. Love the fish too. Nice owners and staff. Eat here often.

I love the food here but the wait is ridiculous. The servers are exceptionally nice and are doing the best they can but they are understaffed. read more

Order a bucket they put in fresh chicken 20 min but worth it great chicken. Also best catfish in area food is fresh and good. Give this a try read more

We traveled 12 miles to have the most awful experience in this entire area! I ordered a 2 piece dinner, a breast and a leg, and the manager said they had no breasts "up"? Literally 15 minutes later, I am still waiting inside, (the only person in line), while they continue to fill the drive up window customers? (Yes! The old "chopped liver" situation!) After all that, and the counter person who was at least nicer, told me after I had paid that the "breasts should be out soon?" Well back to the present time, 15 minutes and waiting?! So then, the manager asks me "So what did you want"..... IN PLACE OF, that breast I ordered 15 minutes earlier and paid for when I ordered it!!?? Whaat? So trying to be nice I said, "Thighs!" He then grabs A thigh, (As in ONE!), and places it in the styrofoam container as if we wouldn't notice the thigh (ONE), is certainly NOT an equal substitution for a breast??, everyone knows besides the lesser cost, you have the size and most importantly MEAT, to say nothing that he gave me a "choice", with no breast that I ordered, I could pick a wing, a leg, or a thigh? I then spoke up for my wife's dinner and said, "One thigh is not an equal substitution in cost at least?" He returned my comment with the traditional sigh and went and grabbed another thigh with a disgusted look? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Do the people in this city not know that there are many better looking, tasting, and just plain better options than eating here? Honestly, compared to 2 other chicken restaurants we have eaten at, this was a distant 3rd, but even if it was close to say "Lee's", (not in the ball park by far!!!), this brand of customer service is just plain unacceptable, rude, and in this case, a clear attempt to deceive a customer! We realize you people nearby have no better fast food chicken options at 7pm, but there are many options within 1/4-1/2 mile? I will give a shout out to Red's Drive in just down the road, he has always been nice, better yet KIND, and his food is a 100% better option than going to this "lackluster quality" chicken COOP! To those who own and operate Chicken Coops in other locations, we hope your management and employees treat YOUR customers with appreciation, as it would be difficult not to be able to have better options than this location in Paw Paw? Paw Paw deserves better, and for the VAST MAJORITY of customers I saw during that long wait inside coming to the drive up window, they did not have to deal with "smiley", as I did, and be treated this way? Now I know why they choose the drive up vs. inside "service? read more

I tried calling for 30 minutes to place my order, but no answer, so I drove there thinking their phones were down. When I arrived, I was told by Miranda that they couldn't make my 16 piece order at 7:40pm (they close at 9) because they decided to close early at 8, still 20 minutes before the close time. read more

Awesome chicken!! Amazing alternative to KFC, Popeyes, etc. If you're not all about the breading, I highly recommend the lite coating option. Kept the calories down and wasn't as easily filled up by breading so you're able to enjoy more juicy chicken!! By far the juiciest chicken I've ever had. read more

Just went to chicken coop in paw paw they were out of a lot of food and what they did have was the worst I've ever had I will never go there again service was rude and was poor and the person was taking the trash out and cleaning up when we were sitting there eating it was the most terrible smell ever Do not recommend this place to anyone read more