Ahh-maze-ing! We are big fans of Canes but this knocked it out of the park! Huge helpings, delicious chicken tenders, fries cooked to perfection and mashed sweet potatoes were like dessert! We WILL drive an hour to come here again! read more

I made my inaugural visit to the Chicken Ranch one balmy afternoon in July. There was a cool breeze in the air, and a warm feeling in my soul. Despite the rich summer swelter, I desired something hearty. Something familiar. Something scrumptious. And then, I heard it. It was as if a heavenly host of avian angels were suddenly clucking my name. I was drawn by an invisible force flowing through my very being, a movement I've not experienced since I was a youthful lad of but fifteen. Invigorating. I can't explain it, but it was a cosmic nudge that suddenly made me look up and notice that simple, golden sign with those two humble words that nonetheless convey a love story of our time: Chicken Ranch. Drawn by the aroma, I floated inside to a charming cafe with ample seating and a plethora of beverage options lining the walls. At the end of my trek there appeared a tan, raven-haired Latin goddess who quipped a sly greeting and guided me through the menu like a private tutor preparing her charge for the SATs. But oh, the variety! Grilled chicken, fried chicken, Tiger shrimp, mahi mahi--something called "kale"! Cornbread, mac and cheese, handmade slaw, crinkle cut fries, Kimchi! And then there are "The Fifteen." Sauces of all colors and heats ready to dress the cuisine like an award-winning tailor. Could anything be as inspiring? I defied my fowl friends and went for the mahi mahi Po Boy (#ThisIsCLE). Instantly, mine eyes caught those of the chefs from the window to the kitchen, and I received a wise wink and knowing nod. I'd chosen well. They took to their task with an unbridled enthusiasm, and I found a seat in the dining room to enjoy a Coke and watch a classic film on the TV above. I didn't have long though. My order came out in a flash, and before I knew it I was uvula deep in a fish so juicy you'd think it was still swimming around the Pacific. The chili dust flavor, the added sauces--it was a heavenly delight that satisfies my taste buds still days later as I craft this morsel of my life's meal memoir. Stuffed, I raised my napkin as a white flag, surrendering to the flavor forevermore. And while some may call me mad for obsessing over a small fried chicken joint in this Melting Pot of Poultry this great country of ours boasts, well my friends, consider that you've been marching in Colonel Sanders' army for far too long. Take shore leave from Popeye's tug and make your own decision. But, I warn you, come hungry. They're not cluckin' around... read more

Stopped in today for lunch. Hubby has been itching to come here since LS&B left for Van Aken. The prices are good, nothing outrageous. We opted for a Crispy Chicken, a Korean Chicken Sammy and large fry. The portion sizes are humugous all the way around. Since they cook to order the sandwiches, we waited about 15 minutes or so for our yummy goodness. Don't bite in immediately or you will regret it!! The Korean Sammy was mess-y! But don't fret, my husband ate it with a quickness. Like someone who hadn't eaten in days! The sauce was delicious! Perfect sauce for the slaw but super drippy. He ate the last half of the sandwich with a fork and knife. My crispy chicken was much more than I had bargained for today. Picking bits off of it before taking a full bite I thought the breading was pretty salty but not enough to deter me from eating more. It could have used extra sauce and slaw to cut the salt. Or less salt in the breading. The large fry was an ample amount for 2 (or 3) ppl. Slightly salty for my taste but again , not enough to deter me from eating them. We ended up bringing almost all of mine home and half of the fries. Another meal for midnight perhaps. There are many other items I want to try so we'll be back. Soon! read more

Chicken Ranch - My crispy chicken. More than any normal sized person can eat on one sitting! - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

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The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was spot on and the fries were delightfully crisp. Mac-n-cheese was smooth and creamy with a touch of spice! The service was great and the atmosphere was good too! Watched the Browns v Bengals on the big screen. read more

Tried out Chicken Ranch yesterday and was pleased for the most part. I had an issue but as soon as I brought it to the stores attention they rectified it without haste. That is definitely what is driving the favorable review! It could have went all bad but great customer service beats out a bad review. I ordered the Nashville Hot, fries and the Mac n cheese. The sandwich was HUGE and I like to eat so that's saying a lot. I do not like crinkle cut fries but theirs were exceptionally crispy. The Mac n cheese wasn't bad but not my cup of tea. To relate it to something common I would say it's not as good as Chic Fil A but a different taste too so I wouldn't pass on it if you just want some. It might be even better with meat in it. read more

Chicken Ranch - Super crispy!!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Best chicken sandwich in CLE. It's not a fried chicken cutlet drowned in sauce served on a bun. It's a massive chicken cutlet dressed with quality ingredients that complement each other served on a bun. I always order ahead and my order is hot and ready when I show up. read more

Recently was looking for a place to grab lunch and saw this place pop up on the map. Some friends and I decided to try it. When you walk in, it's clean and has a nice vibe to it. 3 out of 4 of us got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and one got the Korean chicken sandwich. All the food was amazing. The quality of the chicken really stood out to me. Sometimes you go get chicken and it's thin or dry or chewy. This was a large serving and it was juicy and delicious. I'm also picky about Nashville hot chicken, and they did it right, comeback sauce and all. Highly recommend, and definitely returning. read more

I'm in a sucker for fried chicken and decided to give this place a try even though I ate at a chain chicken place the night before. After trying the Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) sandwich, I wish I could've eaten here twice instead! The sandwich came out hot and shatteringly crispy. This is everything breaded and fried chicken should be. It was craggy and had really solid seasoning. The chicken itself was moist and cooked to just the right doneness. Overall I enjoyed the fixings that made it a KFC sandwich. The candied jalapeños made it. A bit more flavor could've been packed in the sweet chili sauce and slaw imho, but I can see how the levels they went with give it broad appeal. I snagged a bite of the mac and cheese and really liked the blend of cheeses they chose. The jalapeño cornbread was nice and moist as well. Next time I'm the area I'll skip the chain place and come here instead. The sauce list definitely piqued my curiosity, especially the black garlic one! read more

Chicken Ranch - Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Best chicken sandwich I've ever had! Fresh flavorful without being salty, very big, and worth the price. read more

Chicken Ranch - Cleveland hot chicken sandwich.... (Similar to Buffalo sauce) fries and Jalapeno Corn Cake - SMALL - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Very tasty (and huge) crispy chicken sandwich. Slaw on the sandwich was a great, unexpected add-on. Worth the drive from my Mayfield Heights hotel. read more

Disclaimer: I'm writing this now from eating there March 4th, 2022 so it's been a minute. The food here was decent. It's not the best chicken I've ever had but it's not the worst. The flavor of the chicken sandwich could've been better. I loved the corn muffins though with jalapeños in them !! My mom had the wagyu mini burgers, can't remember what she said they tasted like, but i mean it's prettyyy hard for you to mess up a burger so I'll give them that one ! read more

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This place was We ordered carry out on a Friday night for our family of six. The chicken sandwiches were delicious! If you are getting to-go, I recommend getting any of the sauces you elect on the side. This will keep your hum from getting soggy during transit. Also, always order the fries with CR seasoning!! And for being a chicken joint, my FIL LOVED the ribs! read more

The chicken itself was hot, moist and tasty. If I had to nit pick, the breading didn't adhere as well as some other. The corn bread was not as described and could not be eaten. It was dry, bland and had no jalapeño at all. You need Pickles were good. Bbq sauce was good. Bang for the cluck was fair. $9 for two tenders. Eh. I'll try once more before I make my final decision. I'll also try out there sister, Greek, restaurant next door. read more

This might be the best chicken this side of the Mississippi River. Highly recommend the Nashville.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to slaw, and this was hands down some of the best slaw I've ever had. The chicken was amazing! The sandwich was HUGE but definitely worth it! read more

Chicken Ranch - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Best chicken tenders in Cleveland heights and many other delicious options on their menu. Love them and the Greek restaurant they opened two doors down! I like to go there and order one thing from the one place and then go order from the other and grab both items and go home to feast on the versatile assortment of culinary excellence! read more

Really amazing food. We got the chicken tenders, the cauliflower, fries, and a salad. Everything was fresh and delicious! We will definitely be coming back! read more

Came here with some friends who have been here before, we needed something quick and handy. It's a tiny place in an old strip mall, and I really didn't expect much. I mean, chicken. But: Pretty big menu, with lots of interesting stuff on it, and everything was incredible. I got the chili to start. It's not chicken chili, it's really more of a vegetable soup, a lot like my mom's when I was growing up. But a pretty darn good vegetable soup. I would not have called it chili if I hadn't known. But, tons of veggies, hearty, flavorful. Then I got the crispy chicken tenders, because chicken is their specialty. although there are lots of other chicken and non-chicken things on the menu that lookgood. Two huge, freshly cooked, perfect chicken tenders. Two is plenty, unless you're starving. Great chicken. Comes with a jalapeño corn cake, which is really just slightly sweet, slightly spicy cornbread. But a nice touch. Your choice of sauce, and they have a dozen. I went with their house barbecue, which was pretty good. But there are a lot of more interesting choices. Great selection of beers. Parking is hard. You have to come in from the west I think to get into that lot at all, otherwise you have to park in back. It's worth a bit of a walk. Highly recommended. read more

Their healthy options are great! JUST KIDDING, nothing is healthy about it but daaaamn is it delicious!! We got the cauliflower instead of chicken for our sandwiches because we're vegetarian. They were so good! Korean BBQ and the regular fried "chicken" sandwich. No question we will be back often. Around $10 per sandwich and worth every penny. read more

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Arguable the best fried chicken in the area. The chicken is delicious, and perfectly fried with flakey crisps. The sauces are phenomenal as well. If you like kick, I'd recommend the Florida jerk sauce. Crinkle cut fries are also great. The portions are fantastic too as far as fried chicken goes. I'm a big eater and 2 tenders is enough for me to be cool, and if I'm really hungry, one of the chicken sandwiches will put me out. read more

Ordered carry out for the first time and everything was ready to go when I arrived to pick up. We ordered the Cleveland hot chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, Mac & cheese, crinkle cut fries, and jalapeño corn cakes. All for $32 before tip, so very reasonably priced! Everything was great and large portions, but the highlights were the crispy and juicy chicken and slightly spicy mac and cheese. I would maybe skip the extra cornbread next time since the tenders comes with one piece, and the fries and Mac and cheese were the best sides. read more

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Ordered takeout on our way out of town and OMG....best chicken sandwich! The place a small but they have tables for eating although not sure they were open. The staff were very friendly and responsive. Our order was ready when we arrived! Now back to the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, bread was soft, chicken was huge and crispy, perfectly spiced and slaw was a great compliment. I passed on the pickles. This is a must try for locals and visitors. Trust me you won't be disappointed! read more

Chicken Ranch - Nashville hot chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

This is my second time here and the food was just as amazing as the first time. The vibes are amazing and you can even play music on the touch tunes jukebox read more

Chicken Ranch - Cleveland Hot Chicken Sandwich White Cheddar Mac N Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

A hidden gem in University Heights! The portions are huge (the fries in the photo are only a handful of what comes in the small). Everything was very well seasoned. The slaw on the sandwich was really good. Very hearty portions and well worth the price. read more

Chicken Ranch - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

My Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) Sandwich was DELICIOUS!!!! It tasted as good as it looked! It was so pretty LOL. I have to try the other sandwiches and menu items. I think I will try the Nashville sandwich next, so this let's you know I will be back and you should stop there for a sandwich too! read more

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Good food but found a couple hairs and the water tasted funny. :/ waitress was pleasant! I

WOW. If you want a hardy fried chicken meal: GO HERE. For fast food it is a little bit on the pricier side, but this food is knock-your-socks off. I opted for chicken tenders and they were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. My fiancée had the crispy chicken sandwich and eating the whole thing was a challenge. The loaded fries and Mac and cheese made for excellent sides, and, finally, the sauce selection let's you top it all off in style! read more

If I could give this restaurant 6 stars, I would - it is truly that good. I was greeted by Chef Demetrios when I went in to pick up my order and not only is he a phenomenal chef, but he could not have been friendlier. I ordered the Cleveland Hot Chicken Sandwich with Crinkle Cut Fries and the White Cheddar Mac n Cheese. All of it tasted amazing and the sauces are incredible. A must try in the area!!!! read more

Food is excellent and good value. Online ordering option for pickup worked smoothly; allows option to customize each order (did not need to do, but good to know in case our toddler prefers to avoid spicy ingredients... can ask for those on the side) read more

Solid place for fried chicken! Food was ready earlier than their estimate so I'd show up early if you want everything as fresh as possible. That said, our 3-piece chicken tenders, chicken and waffle, and Cleveland Hot Sandwich were still crispy even after sitting in the restaurant and the 15 min drive home! The chicken was well-seasoned and not greasy at all although some of the pieces were a smidge dry like they had been fried just 2-3 minutes past their prime, still good but not great. The waffle may not be for everyone as it's very sweet, not only is the batter sweet but it's paired with their honey butter which was just a little too much for me. The best part of the meal was definitely the Cleveland Hot sandwich because the slaw adds great texture while the tanginess of the Cleveland Hot sauce is balanced by the creaminess of the guajillo mayo. It's a very well balanced sandwich and the brioche bun is delightful. As for sides, I'd strongly recommend their mac n cheese. It's deliciously creamy and they use cavatappi noodles which are the superior form of macaroni. The jalapeño cake was a decent cornbread, not amazing but not bad. As for their sauces: Black Garlic Toum - Great choice as it's rich, creamy, and savory like an aioli although a whole meal with it might feel heavy Cleveland Hot - Great mix up from their other sauces as it has decent heat and good amount of acid/tang that brightens up the fried chicken Nashville Hot - Enjoyable for its moderate heat but somewhat flat on flavor Dragon Fire Honey Butter - Sweet as expected with a whipped consistency. Minimal heat or tongue-tingling "mala" from the Sichuan peppercorns. Too sweet to be the only sauce you get. Overall we enjoyed the meal! I appreciate their use of Hispanic and Asian flavors but think the sweet things we got were just overly sweet. The more savory items we got were very enjoyable however so we'll order accordingly next time, and there definitely will be a next time :) read more

All I can say is you have ever wanted your taste buds to explode.......wow....come here!!!! The chicken sandwiches are rediculous! The cornbread was insane with their special butter which should be sold in every store nationwide!!!!!! I will be eating here every week!!!! read more

Chicken Ranch - Monster sandwiches!!!!!!Insane!!!!!So crispy but so tender at the same time!!!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

This place is amazing. We ordered the tenders and the crispy chicken sandwich. Each tender was the size of a chicken breast. They were huge! The chicken sandwich could easily feed two people. Everything had great flavor. I would highly recommend read more

This place is fantastic! The chicken strips are big, juicy, and delicious. The ribs are amazing, and come right off the bone. The corn cake muffins are awesome, with the spread that you put on them, too. And their sides are incredible. They've got a wide selection of different sauces for your chicken strips. This was a welcome addition to University Heights, and I hope they open more locations! read more

Well, the sandwiches are just huge! This was our second trip to Chicken Ranch and we were not disappointed. Sandwiches big enough to share yet depending on appetite.. big enough to eat as a meal. The kale and slaw were a nice contrast to the chicken. The chicken is prepared hot and crispy, moist on the inside. So delicious. Tons of flavor with the shrimp PO boy and was quite tasty, however the blackened fish PO boy was preferred from our last visit. The corn cakes were good, but we preferred the fries and cauliflower from out last trip as well. This is a must hit spot for those looking for some quality Nashville hot chicken. Best so far on the east side of town! Enjoy! read more

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Undercooked and extremely salty! Literally get high blood pressure off of one bite. Disappointing because the crust was perfectly crunchy. The chicken tenders were tough as wood. They clearly do not remove the tendon. Unable to chew it. Threw it in the trash didn't even go back to let them correct it because it was packed and I picked my order up a few minutes before closing. So for that I can't speak on what they would have done to correct it. Customer service was great when I walked in. I was so excited but unfortunately it's a unanimous decision (which is so rare) that this just didn't do it for my family and I!!!!!! read more

The Korean Chicken Sandwich Was Outstanding & The Chicken Tenders Were The Largest Ones I've Ever Had It Was Like Half Of A Chicken Breast. Absolutely Scrumptious Crust & Juicy Chicken. We've Been Twice. read more

Just had my second order from here.....meh. Out of two orders to sample different things on the menu I haven't been impressed by anything. Had the blackened mahi sandwich, and it was overcooked and dry. Had the burger sliders, they were basic. Had the Nashville chicken sandwich, it was a basic chicken sandwich with pickles and hotsauce. Had the baby back ribs, the sauce was overly rich and kind of gritty. Oh and the cornbread that came with it was gross. Not trying to be rude, just being honest. Cleveland is a tough sink or swim city for restaurants.... especially in the location of this place. I wouldn't predict this place lasting long. read more

Lots of potential for a wonderful sandwich. Chicken is though meat and my sandwich wasn't trimmed, so I got gristle, fat and tendon in different bites. Maybe chicken was left in marinade too long too as texture was a little rubbery... Glad there's a higher end, artisan sandwich shop, just wish the chicken was cleaned up better before frying. read more

Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant, minimal seating, no public rest rooms, only stopped by because of reviews, waited on one of the few tables there while order being cooked, wondering if I had a made a mistake dropping in-then the Nashville chicken arrived. OMG incredibly good I lived in Nashville 10 years and never had chicken this good this place is incredible read more

Big sandwiches made fresh when you order so there's a little wait but totally worth it. They had lots of canned drinks including some good craft beers, but I didn't try it out this time. Great spot for a quick lunch. read more

Chicken Ranch - Cleveland Hot Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - University Heights, Ohio