Have had buckets upon buckets of food from here for 25 years. Was never disappointed. However.. After the owner passed away his brother took over the place and the chicken pieces went way down in size and cooked to death. Gave 3 more tries in the following months and it was the same disappointment. Have not gone back in 3 years because shoprite fried chicken is never dry and small. If the original recipe and piece size goes back to 2015 standards we would return in a heartbeat. read more

I used to love chicken galore. I recently ordered the chicken and ribs combo dinner. The ribs were so dried out. No barbecue sauce. They were like shoe leather chicken was overdone and dry. No biscuit either. The only good thing was the corn nuggets. needless to say, I was very disappointed. read more

Excellent chicken. Cole Slaw reminds me of the old Phil's Fish n Chips slaw,a favorite.

I ran in for a quick grab to take to my dad. Color me , shocked, and surprised. Maybe because it was a throwback to my youth but the chicken was really good. It was flavorful crispy, and it wasn't greasy. The fries were really good too! read more

It was good, not a fan of wedges but overall good chicken. I got the chicken tenders, they were good! Also ordered a chicken breast and while it was a little dry, still good. read more

If you have fond memories of Chicken Delight, your gonna LOVE Chicken Galore! I think once upon a time this actually was a Chicken Delight until the bottom fell out. The Chicken is Moist and delicious with the exact same batter that CD had. The Rib dinners are exactly the same as CD as well. Right down to the dinner roll and little tub of cranberry sauce. The only downfall is that they don't take credit cards anymore, so I've been told. And finding parking can be a major PITA. But it's worth it. Don't cook tonight, go to Chicken Galore! You'll thank me for it! read more

I have been eating here for years from this family owned restaurant. I moved away and still comeback periodically for their chicken--well not any more. This store is just filthy-like not cleaned in years. There is dust on top of closed friers not being used. There is grease all over the counters and caked on the various Knick knacks on display on the counters. Even the slow cookers used in the past for cheese sauce (no longer used) were caked in grease and dust. This place looks like a huge fire safety hazard and looking at the friers used it looks like there may have been some possible small fires. So disappointed read more

This place used to be a great place for fried chicken. Ordered a 16 piece, came over cooked, hard and dry. Worst money spent. Stay away. Garbage read more

Really oldschool feel, got the fried oreos very delicious. 6 PC for $5. And they are big. Good bang for buck read more

Chicken Galore - 6pc for $5 and they are pretty big - Chicken Shop Near Me - Kearny, New Jersey

Tried the chicken four times. First time they shorted me 4 pieces of chicken. Called and they said they would give me four more pieces when I ordered the next time. Only got two extra pieces. Third time, was overcharged. Fourth time, my husband and I got food poisoning. We were sick through the whole night. That was the final nail in the coffin. It's too bad because we really liked the chicken there too. And there aren't many fried chicken options to choose from. read more

I'm happy to see that a chicken place like this is in business because there's not too many nearby places to get chicken and it's not bad and this is more of a takeout place than an eat inside place and they have like four tables and it's small in there. I like this place not just because of their chicken, I love their pierogies, corn nuggets, and other foods on the menu and I order them once in awhile and it's a good place! read more

This establishment needs a heavy duty cleaning. Grease and dust and filthy everywhere. Prices up, quality down. Picked up an order and it was quite shocking to see how dirty it was inside. Never again. read more

Literally an embarrassment to any chicken joint! I ordered the 8 pieces chicken over an hour later; it came burnt, soggy, smells and look like crap. I can taste the oil and the smell of the old I oil is aickeniAny chicken place would be better than join. Never again. How can you call yourself Chicken Galore?!! More like chicken crap. So disappointed. read more

Don't worry about the curb appeal. The food is great. No place to sit buy at a long time fan, you won't be disappointed.

The absolute best chicken I've ever had! And the family package is great because you get sides and salads. My favorite spot to get fried chicken! Best fried chicken in New Jersey!! read more

Such a shame this place used to be a caring, proud family business. Recently the food that you get delivered is cold and wilted. Stick to Popeyes for your food.At least it will be hot and crispy. Chicken galore, hire people who care, Does the same family still run the restaurant? read more

Not sure why it took so long for me to review this place but I every time I order from there the food is hot and delicious. I remember during the coldest day of this past winter (where they warned everyone to stay inside) I layered up and make the 2 block trek to Chicken Galore for a family dinner to grub on with the roommate and when I got there to pick it up they threw in a free large mashed potatoes. Small things like that and the friendly attitude are what will keep me coming back. Not to mention the place is clean. If you didn't see the fryers you wouldn't know they were a fried food joint. read more

Order 70$ worth of food tonight and it was horrible, chicken was over cooked spare ribs were extremely salty and the pop corn chicken was like eating little rocks I called to inform the owner about how bad the food was and could not believe how rude he was, laughing when I was trying to explain to him what was wrong and then hung up on me. Horrible food and extremely horrible customer service! I will NEVER order again! read more

great place !!! best spot in new jersey ! highly recommend !! dont miss out on a great meal

I cannot believe I'm actually saying this but the place is unbelievably horrible. I am a lifelong resident of kearny. we've been there hundreds of times in my 40 years on this planet and it is gone so far downhill is not even funny. listen the place was never cheap to begin with but they are a ripoff in every sense of the word now the economy is so bad and things cost so much more. the thighs are smaller than I've ever seen in my entire life as well as the wings. the breasts smaller without question and even the legs were smaller than they used to be. the breading is the same but there's not enough of it on there. the ribs have the membrane left inside there were pieces of it that you thought were food but we're nothing more than bone basically. the rib changed or they have another sauce whatever it is that they gave us instead that was barbecue sauce thick sweet disgusting like a hickory kind of a barbecue sauce that you would buy inside how's the supermarket like a shoprite. the rib sauce that you guys all know is much thinner we got none of that we got a couple of the small things of barbecue sauce or whatever they call it. I know they still have that sauce but we didn't get it. it is just so embarrassing how bad they are now. it's almost like the guy gave up. I'm just shocked. utterly shocked I don't want to get into what we ordered besides ribs fries and chicken because I don't want the guy knowing exactly who it is because believe me he will know. But I can tell you this right now. I will never be going back there ever again after all these years. I don't want to hear what that guy said if you remember how good Chicken Galore was blah blah blah it is garbage now. and he is using the economy to give you the smallest chicken ever there is no doubt about that. I don't even have to ask him I know it just look at your pieces. you're better off going to KFC and I never thought I'd say that. go to boa vista go to fire pit even if you want fried chicken. if you want Fried Chicken get wings from your local Chinese place that you go to because they're better. and I never thought I would say that ever in my life. the Highlight or the french fries that are literally the same. here's the problem though I hate their french fries I don't like steak fresh but if you do they're going to be great. everything else was horrible and unbelievably expensive for what you got. I'm really really embarrassed for them but I'm never going back. Listen I don't want to do this I don't even want to put this review on here. but I have to. I haven't used Yelp in years. because I just have not gotten such bad food from some place that you thought would be good Cuz it was the same old place that you know. well the same people may be there I don't even know but all I know is that it's not the same it is much cheaper. the same stuff it looks like just much smaller cheaper and very dry. I've never expected the ribs to be anything to write home about I know that. if you want ribs go to a rib place you're not going to get them from chicken galore. but the chicken I expected it to be what Chicken Galore was and it was not and I am curious about it. so you get the bad review. Sorry guys.And I have no ax to grind with you I have no reason to ever do this what I'm saying is true. you better change something or sell to somebody who will. read more

Horrible .... Used to be good in the 90's ... Just ordered ...u can tell that Everything was frozen then just defried .... The slob who delivered the food was rude .... Asked me why there are so many bugs outside my house .... (Should have just told him ... If he didn't smell like shit the bugs wouldn't follow him) then asked 3 times why some lady gave him the wrong phone number . I had no clue what he was talking about so I just ignored him ... Paid him for the over priced freezer food....then shut the door .... Long story short..... Do not get anything from here ... I will never order again from this has been of a chicken shack.......the sad thing I was going to give the delivery guy a 10$ tip for coming out of town..... Iam so mad I gave him a 5$ tip but iam not trash... read more

Food is good, service is horrible!! Ordered delivery, put 20% tip on receipt of a $50 order. Delivery man says what you're just not going to give me a tip. Sir next time look at your receipt. I wish I could've taken your tip back. You don't deserve it read more

The service at time is slow but the food is amazing . The question is what won't they fry for you, the chicken is super delish . You truly can't go wrong , their fries and their fish and chips dinner is on point . It's a treat to say the least . I luv this place a landmark in Kearny and a fixture for me at least once a month read more

This place has had its fame and its shot in town. Not a real popular place if you ask me. Mostly High school kids come here to eat. I rather get the bbq chicken down the block at Boa Vista. read more

I order from here every once in awhile and I get it delivered. The food is always hot when I receive the delivery and the chicken is just oh my gooodness..... PHENOMENAL!!! My husband loves their fall off the bone ribs and he's very picky....The owners often throw you in little extras as a surprise and the Staff is rushing you on the phone but I know they are so very busy. When you go in person you get the extra star treatment and they take their time with you. Once last thing I have to say is the ORDER IS ALWAYS RIGHT and that's a big plus in my book... read more

Best alternative to chain chicken places. Very greasy, but great food. Good delivery times. Good prices.

I've gone here twice in the past 2 weeks and I am a fan. Their chicken was really tender and juicy and there's a sauce they gave me when I ordered a combo. That was fantastic. I might actually have to go back and buy one of those jars. read more

Eh, nothing to brag about accept they cooked it how I wanted it and right in front of me.

Wow....Just ordered delivery .... I ordered from a current menu....they also included a menu with my order....my calculations with tax 26.43....delivery guy gets here and tells me its 29.95....??? So I call....ok well the chicken & ribs family special is no longer 21.95...its 22.95...even tho the menu they included in my order states 21.95. And now the delivery charge to Lyndhurst from Kearny is $2.00... There was no delivery charge when I ordered 2 weeks ago. Chicken used to be good....at these prices & to get overdone dried out chicken.....not worth it....buyer beware lol I just noticed that they put a sticker on the front of their menu.....Some prices are slightly higher then the menu prices.......WTH?????? Last time for me. read more

After 50 years the service is still excellent fast hot delivery, fresh food always. Good variety of fried seafood and chicken combinations,Great french fries and shrimp and the is order always correct! Nice to see a place that appreciates your business! read more

The absolute best chicken ever! I have been coming here since I was a kid. Always loved it! You can't go wrong with this place highly recommended read more

You have not lived till you have had a bucket of chicken from here! Been eating from here since I was little and it's still fantastic. Other chicken places can never compare to here! Whoever gives less than 5 stars is deff out of their mind or just enjoy complaining.... Go see for yourself!! read more

I'm giving them 2 stars because I was a fan of them and hate to just give them one star. Chicken galore and subs galore have been around for as long as I can remember and I'm a Kearny resident of 25 years now, granted I only started eating here about 18 years ago. Their quality has gone sooo far down hill. I used to LOVE their food especially their popcorn chicken. There was something about the popcorn chicken, it was so crunchy and tasted like real chicken. I ordered tonight and all I have to say is frozen chicken or what? They literally taste like the Perdue popcorn chicken you buy in the freezer aisle at shoprite. I also ordered their "beer battered" fish and chips dinner about a month ago and I'm not even exaggerating it was the Gordon's fish that you find in the frozen aisle at shoprite. There was no crunch and it tasted fake and horrible. Not sure why I bothered getting the popcorn chicken tonight but sad to say I'm done with this place. It's such a shame because this and subs galore was the place to be and had the best food! They definitely need to change and go back to their old ways because if I wanted frozen food I'd go buy some at the grocery store. read more