So - we have passed by this place for about two years before we decided to stop. Wasn't quite sure what to expect but were highly impressed. This is a place where the folks know you by name and the staff make your experience enjoyable. Walking in there the first time - you can sense they knew we were new to the place and were very nice. Second time there they remembered us - now we walk in the door and they ask us if it's the cinnamon bun or french toast muffin morning :) You cant go wrong with either and their coffee is amazing as well. Get there early if you wan the cinnamon bun or muffins - they don't last long - for a reason! It's that kinda hometown place where you feel like home. We have yet to have something we wouldn't order again. Quality and quantity of food is exceptional and they will customize your food the way you like it. We have had quite a few things on their menu and nothing fell short of amazing. Staff is extremely attentive and super friendly - your mug or drink will not go more than half full before being refilled. Not sure how this place only has a 3.7 rating - I would give this place a 5 every day of the week. We actually deviate from our GPS directions when heading places to stop there to eat on the weekends. Even when there is a crowd waiting to be seated - it goes by quick. Seen a few folks get deterred by a few people waiting - we never waited more than a few minutes. They have daily specials that are posted on the boards that you cant go wrong with ordering and are a great value. The only regret we have is not trying this place sooner when we moved here. This is definitely our favorite breakfast place and ranks in the top 2 of our favorite lunch spots. read more

Delicious local spot. Brunch except on Fridays. Great service and excellent food. Will certainly visit again read more

Chicken King - Delicious local spot. - Soul Food Near Me - Hernando, Florida

Their food is to die for. They give you enough food, that you typically have to get a take-home box. The last time I ate there, I ordered some chicken to eat later. Boy, was that ever good! I also ordered some potato salad and coleslaw. Both were very good. The place is usually packed, because their food is so good. But their waitresses are operating as quickly as they can! There's a lot of farm animals running around on the walls. They have the place nicely decorated. I believe there are three or four large chickens standing around outside. read more

Sunday AM during the Church rush. Wife had a BLT with fried green tomato's on it. Menu stated $9.50. Specials board stated $11. I pointed this out to the waitress and She changed it to the lower price. Later someone changed the bill scribbled back to the $11. Just let it go and paid the bill. Tipped the waitress and out the door for the last time. If money is that tight I can only assume what goes into the meals.. These are the faces you will not see again this year. read more

Chicken King - Soul Food Near Me - Hernando, Florida

Just ordered an 8 piece box and for home. I'm assuming they deep fry their chicken in peanut oil. You can smell the freshness and the color of the skin looks amazing. Took my first bite and it will delight your tastebuds. The crispy outside is fully of flavor. Perfectly cooked and the chicken is moist. read more

Chicken King - Amazing chicken - Soul Food Near Me - Hernando, Florida

Great little chicken joint, livers, tenders, and a variety of breakfast and lunch items. read more

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We highly recommend this place. We have loved it from the start. Staff, service, quality, quantity and cleanliness are all in one location.

Great breakfast, burgers and oh yea, chicken. We have been many times and sampled quite a few different items. All have been exceptional.

We had visitors out of town a Chicken King did a fantastic job with our chicken dinner take out. Everyone enjoyed it. I recommend this restaurant. read more

I have passed by Chicken King many times and always wanted to stop in. Today I took my Mother and we loved it. The place was clean and the staff were great. We liked the food though we did not try the Fried Chicken this visit. Mom already has a plan to take Dad, and I'm going back in a few days myself. read more

Chicken not fully cleaned, pulled multiple feathers off and I found a piece of plastic in my Greens the waitresses are always in a hurry so they're kind of rude I give them a . read more

Tried calling in an order. Was put on a brief hold that then had me waiting for 10 minutes as I heard multiple new orders and side chatter from staff happen. Completely forgotten about. Tried calling back, but the phone won't go through until the end the call on their side. Terrible staffing performance. Its been 15 minutes after I ended the call, and still nothing. read more

We visit Hernando each winter and stop for breakfast at Chicken King a couple of times. The place is clean, the service is great, and the breakfast is very good at a reasonable price. It appears to be a local hangout as most people seem to know each other. i would highly recommend. read more

Called here yesterday 11/01/25, and asked if they were hiring. Lady on phone says, you never know come in and fill out a application. Take wife there, with 25+ years experience in restaurant business, next morning to do just that 10/02/25. Wife waited patiently in line and asked older lady cashing out customers if they were hiring? VERY RUDELY, lady says,"Oh honey, Sunday morning is not the time." Very rude, condescending, unprofessional and in a down right nasty and belittling way. My wife then asked if she could just get a application then, the lady responds, we don't have any applications. So why tell me the day before to come in and fill one out??? I said previously, my wife has been in restaurant business for 25+ years and actually managed a restaurant for past 10 years. She has never heard of Sunday not being a time to apply for a job, nor myself. If a business is open, why not? Said business can be just as busy on a Monday morning, or Tuesday, or any day for that matter they're open. A business should be courteous to its community no matter what day it is and not feel the need to belittle those out here trying to better themselves by seeking employment. Some are struggling as it is and to be shamed by a business for seeking a job is just very unnecessary and down right nasty, disgusting, unkind and inconsiderate. What a miserable person to be so negative towards the people in their own community. read more

After seeing this place on our meandering through Florida, we decided to finally give it a try. Hubs ordered four pieces of fried chicken with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. I ordered the turkey with mashed potatoes and fried squash. Every thing was good except for the macaroni and cheese. It had a odd taste and it got left on the plate. For dessert we had the mud pie which was a delicious frozen pie with Oreo pie crust. A nice hometown place for country cooking read more

Homemade gravy is worth the drive! No one makes their own gravy anymore. All thw food and staff are great.

Buen servicio y las bebidas son excelentes también el pollo está delicioso con buen estacionamiento

My fried chicken (which USED to be excellent here) was over cooked and too hard to cut. Inedible thigh. The wait staff was very good, kind and courteous. The new decor is ok..it's good for the type of place it is. The prices are very good But with my thighs SO overcooked...I won't be back. read more

Food was delicious!! I was impressed how good it was. The atmosphere was welcoming. I will definitely go back!!

The food is awesome with reasonable prices. Plus the service is the best. Ask for Moe or Courtney They have specials every day. Awesome restaurant They just remodeled the entire restaurant. Looks awesome read more

We've only eaten there once but it was really good! The fried squash was amazing. Summer squash lightly dredged though flour the fried to golden brown. The sweet potato fries where really good also. I had the fried shrimp but eat the squash and forgot about the rest! We also picked up their cherry pie that was really good. read more

Not bad. Takes forever to get your meal, tho! Food is decent. We go there cause it's close. It's alright.

Food is always good. Service is great. Just a little hole in the wall, prices are good.

Small but efficient service with good southern cooking food. Has all the normal comfort meals fried chicken white and dark, gizzards and livers, country fried steak, meat loaf . Good portions and good tasting food . read more

I visited this place a few weeks ago... Flies everywhere in the dining room. It was disgusting. There must have been 20 of them hanging out on an empty table and the hostess sat someone at the table and watching them all fly away when these people sat down just about made me sick. I can't imagine the kitchen is any better. The food was basic and bland, the typical fare you find in a town full of old people. read more

We've been frequenting this place for about 10 years. It's a bit worn on the outside, but don't let that fool you. It's changed hands a couple times since we've been coming, this stewardship is probably the best. The food is down home cooking. The chicken is amazing and the sides are lovely. Service is very good. It's not a large dining area, and it is quite popular, busy times it can fill up quickly. Breakfast is good as well. I recently had a Chicken Fried Chicken smothered with brown gravy, whipped potatoes and southern style green beans. It's one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was like crawling back in my Mama's arms it was so comforting. I highly recommend. read more

Biscuits were flat and tasteless. Chicken was cold and soggy. Home fries tasted like old plantains and looked like they were made yesterday and got rehydrated and warmed up. Overall, no idea how Google has this place rated at almost 5 stars. People were very nice, food was inedible. If you're looking for a decent meal, it ain't at chicken king. read more

Looks like trying to go out of business no customers and 1 weighter just about everything prices raised

Great hot and fresh food with awesome customer service. Will definitely return. Very busy place

Very good service and food. Great chicken wings. Everyday they have a special. Food came out hot.

The food is great the atmosphere is great and the staff are friendly. My portions were huge. The food is just delicious. I can't wait to try everything on the menu. 10/10 will definitely be my new spot read more

I can't brag on this restaurant enough. We had a party of 6 and ordered fried green tomatoes, chicken quesadilla, club, Buffalo chicken wrap, shrimp basket with Mac and cheese, a breakfast platter, and a seafood platter with fish, shrimp, clams, crab cake cake, and hush puppies. Friday's special is AYCE fish. Everything was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. This appears to be a spot for locals, but we were welcomed out of towners. A customer recommended the fried squash (under $3), but we were stuffed from the large portions we had already received. They closed at 2:45 pm. Not sure if they serve dinner hours. Worth stopping in if you're anywhere nearby. Next time I will order chicken livers with fried okra and cheese grits. read more

Great option for a fresh made breakfast! The food is cooked to order and the prices are fair for what you get. This little place gets very busy at peak times so plan accordingly. read more

Delicious chicken and nice down-home atmosphere. Sometimes is rather crowded, which surprises me that they do not have any patio dining or outside picnic tables. read more

This place is fantastic. The portions are big and the prices are great. Service outstanding and the food is excellent. Our go to restaurant from now on. Far superior to Outback. Down under sucks compared to Chicken King. I had fried green tomatoes and a Rueben. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich. Portions are so big we needed a doggie bag. My new love!!!!! read more

The food is excellent!! Best chicken livers ever and the fried chicken is Wow!! we have eaten there several times and the food is consistent. The sides are home made and very tasty as well! The fried green tomatoes are delicious but alittle too greasy. The staff is amazing, so friendly and courteous! We love it! read more

I have eaten here 3 times over 2 years. The last 2 times because they were the only place open nearby. It always seems to be crowded. The service has always been good, and the place is clean, and attractively decorated. But here is the big but, the food has always been lousy! I mean practically inedibly lousy. The first time I went my dinner roll was moldy. The food then, aside from the moldy roll, was forgettable. That's why my 2 subsequent visits were by need only. I was there this week, got one of the several daily specials, and had another lousy meal. Potatoes were cold, and the short ribs were overcooked to the point of being completely tasteless. Even the canned brown gravy was cold, and wasn't much help. That's it for me, 3 strikes in a row. Next time if I have to fight the 200 to Ocala to find a place open, it's a better alternative to another awful meal at Chicken King. read more

This is the best and juicy chicken you will ever eat done right every time! Chicken fried chicken, pot pie with sides that match. With the price is right and then take a box home with you. read more

Chicken King is my new favorite breakfast food spot for anytime breakfast. I actually have not tried anything else on the menu. Their biscuits are big and fluffy, scrambled eggs are perfect (not to done and not too raw), bacon is the perfect thickness with nice and smoked flavor, and their fried potatoes are delicious. They will bring you crunchy or meaty bacon as requested. Their prices are reasonable and their service is very friendly. They offer margarine or real butter. I love this place and was there 2 days in a row and would have gone a 3rd, but the internet indicated they were closing soon for the day. read more

Chicken is great ! Its delious . They have a outstanding cook now. ! My son going to try everything on menu.