BEST OF THE BEST! Chicken Supreme in Paterson is hands down some of the best fried chicken around! Always fresh, crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. But what really stands out is the great service -- friendly, welcoming, and they take care of their customers. If you're anywhere near Paterson and love good fried chicken, this place is a MUST. Great food, great people, and a true local gem. Highly recommend Chicken Supreme to everyone -- 5 STARS all day! read more

Stopped in here to try because we read about it. I chose the spicy chicken tenders. They were quite tasty. Crispy even though sauced. Definitely very spicy. This is not a mild spice so be prepared. But it was delicious. read more

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These were some dang good chicken tenders. Nothing fancy here but fried chicken done right. Had chicken tenders with a side of Mac and cheese and they were both wonderful. Crispy and moist. Highly recommend. read more

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Best chicken in town I must say about chicken supreme.. been in Patterson for years..... food is awesome. Cornbread is amazing , macaroni salad is the best read more

I love the chicken, we use it for all church events and parties. I am a long time fan, I do miss the fried okra. Overall it is the best for the taste of home fried. read more

I had high hopes for Non Stop Chicken, but it was a complete letdown. The food was bland, overpriced, and just not worth it. The chicken lacked flavor, and the portions didn't match the price at all. What made it worse was the attitude from the owner -- incredibly rude and unprofessional. It's clear they're trying to imitate other well-known chicken spots, but they completely miss the mark. I've had amazing fried chicken at other places, and this doesn't even come close. Save your money and go somewhere that actually knows what they're doing! read more

It is the most amazing chicken I've ever had..juicy, crunchy a fantastically delicious. The only downside is getting to it. For me it's in a really scary part of Paterson. The service, professional, the place clean,,,,did I mention it has great chicken read more

It's good! Every now and then, we get to have chicken supreme when I visit my parents. My dad enjoys it and we taught him how to use their app so he can just pick up and not wait. read more

Chicken Supreme - Fried chicken pieces - Fast Food Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Chicken Supreme is the best chicken around! For fried chicken, I won't go anywhere else. I do miss their biscuits though.

There is something about Chicken Supreme (located at 309 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ). It is the UniQlo of fried chicken places (simple, but made well, and available at a reasonable price). For sure, there are other fried chicken joints (e.g. Urban Chicken at 3 Glenridge Ave, Montclair, NJ) that have better recipe and quality, but the salty crispy fried chicken at Chicken Supreme is very satisfying and compels you to go back for more. The place has been around since 1976. Some say that recently the quality has gone down, but I have found it to be very consistent, exactly the same as the first time I tried it. This could be maybe because I don't eat fried food that much. Even then, my favorite fried chicken is Korean Style Fried Chicken; My goto joint is Urban Chicken; But without doubt, there is something about Chicken Supreme. It has a distinct crispy texture, different in a good way, and the breast pieces are never dry. Overall, I understand why there are people who think this is the best place to have fried chicken in Northern NJ. read more

Last 2 times I went the chicken sat under those lamps so long. I paid $32 for chicken breast legs and mashed potatoes and coleslaw. I won't waste my time going here anymore for dried out chicken breasts I threw away my cat even turned his nose at it. read more

Stopped in today to see what this spot was about. It looked a little too nice upon first sight to have some fire fried chicken. Then I saw some people inside waiting for food. That's always a good sign. Then the smell hit. Second good sign. My lady and i got a thigh each. The chicken was super fresh. It had a nice crispy exterior and a tender juicy inside. Chicken Supreme didn't disappoint. It was a little more expensive (abt $5.5 for the two thighs) than your regular hood chicken spot but the quality and flavor made up for it. Would definitely return. If you are anywhere near this place you should try it out. ENJOY!!! read more

Chicken Supreme - 2 thighs - Fast Food Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

I've been coming to this place for years. I forgot about it for a while. Then I moved in the area. I used to travel all the way from Orange, New Jersey to get this chicken. Trust me it's worth the trip. read more

This is the spot! Love their chicken and sides! I've been going here for over 20 years. When I worked in Paterson I would go here 1-2 times a week for lunch. I only have had their fried chicken, I'm not sure if they have anything else? Their name is appropriate. They got a good selection of sides and drinks. Usually a place like this, I'm scared to order the mashed potatoes because I don't know how quickly they're going to go through me, but I've have the mashed potatoes pretty regularly without incident which is more than I can say for other fried chicken spots! The service is always friendly, they got options for hot sauces, and the prices are good. You are not going to find fried chicken like this in the suburbs. read more

Amazing old school fried chicken! Took a tray to a party and got rave reviews! Price is great too!

Love this place....best fried chicken anywhere....friendly service, clean and reasonably priced!!!

First time here this place has been here forever. Very clean inside actually immaculate. Chicken is decent. Nothing to write home about. Pretty much tasteless read more

First time going to Chicken Supreme in New Jersey . My wife read a favorable review. We stopped in for lunch . The chicken was fine. Nothing special. The counter service was terrible. When we ordered our food , their response was very brief. They had little time for us. They were usually talking to each other or on their cell phones. They did not greet us coming in or leaving. They were just there the two girls at the counter. One was wearing a chicken supreme shirt ,the other a Modello beer shirt. read more

Amazing fried chicken every time I go! My family have been ordering from this place for years. Everyone knows when we have a big gathering this is where we are getting our chicken from. read more

Best fried chicken around! Have been going there for several years. Especially for the Super Bowl season. Ordered ahead on their website for Election Night. It is always super clean inside and now during Covid-19 they have social distancing rules in place. Excellent chicken on the bone and chicken tenders. read more

They are still the best fried chicken place around. But it is going downhill. It's time to spend some of the profits and fix the leaky roof. And for the love of god empty the trash bins! I can't remember the last time we were there and they weren't over flowing. We always eat in. read more

I was expecting this place to be reminiscent of Kennedy Fried Chicken, given the location. But surprisingly, the chicken here was closer to the fried chicken at the Brooklyn Bowl, from Blue Ribbon. The skin is very crispy and flaky, not at all greasy, and seasoned very well. The meat is juicy, not dry at all. And it's a helluva lot cheaper than the Brooklyn Bowl. The restaurant is much cleaner than the other fried chicken spots in the area. The sides were pretty standard, nothing special. Definitely will return. read more

Chicken Supreme - Fried chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

I don't eat fried chicken often, but when I do, I come to Chicken Supreme in Paterson. This is hands down the best fried chicken I have ever had. It's the perfect combination of the crispy outside and the juicy meat on the inside. The meat they use is incredible and is always packed with flavor. Not to mention the pieces are huge! The prices at Chicken Supreme are unbeatable--we usually get the 12-piede family pack, which include 2 sides. It is pretty affordable to feed a family of 3-4 with this meal and we always have leftovers. Their French fries are so crispy and good, the corn bread is so moist, and the mashed potatoes have so much flavor. We also ordered the Mac and cheese and it was really good. Definitely recommend Chicken Supreme over any other fried chicken place! read more

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Really good service and pretty quick. Supply and demand. When I ask for hot sauce and ketchup they provide plenty. In other words, bangin' shmangin'. read more

After ordering several times via Uber Eats, I'm happy to say this place is my secret gem. What really sticks out for me is that they follow requests/cooking instructions perfectly every time. No Mayo, no problem. Never a mistake. The cheeseburgers are SO satisfying - waaaay better than Mc'D's, BK or Wendy's. Fresh corn on the cob. Everything absolutely seems made to order and made FAST. Only suggestion is the drinks don't seem chilled so it would be nice if they were. Great job, Chicken Supreme on fast, fresh and accurate meals. read more

Best fried chicken EVER!! Wings are great and the chicken sandwich is dynamite. Because of the shit neighborhood, 4 stars. read more

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Good chicken I wouldn't drive out of my way for it and your looking at $32 for 8 pieces and 10 fried shrimp and 1 large side... I have to say the employees are very friendly unfortunately some of the customers are loud and feel the need to bring attention to themselves by talking a certain way while waiting for their order... read more

Kentucky ain't the only folks doing chickens right. Supreme truly lives up to their name, as far as chicken is concerned. Someone at this establishment (which has been around for years) has tapped into some of the key spices at KFC, but has done it with more flair. The chicken is amazing, and 98% of the time, it's FRESH. The downside? It's pretty expensive for a place that caters to a less-affluent crowd. It's in the heart of the inner city, but has prices that are a tad impractical if you're trying to feed a group of people. $20 basically only gets you a bunch of chicken, and not much in terms of sides. But I suppose the higher costs are due to the quality of the chicken itself. As other posters have written, the sides are nothing that will curl your toes. Just very basic mac & cheese, mashed puhtayders (probably from a box, if you ask me), and fried okras which are my NEMESIS. I mean, okras are just entirely slimy... But I digress. I come strictly for the chicken, which is excellent... And that's only when I know I have a little extra chicken to burn. #HoodSlang #ChickenMeansMoney read more

Chicken Supreme - A nice, clean, quiet spot... - Fast Food Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Great place to get fried chicken in Paterson. 1) The fried chicken is good. 2) The food is cheap. 3) They have a private lot in an urban area. read more

Chicken Supreme - Fast Food Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Best chicken place in New Jersey. Also the cleanest restaurant you will ever be in. The staff is awesome. Always get some cornbread. They also have great shrimp. read more

Yum this place has good fried chicken. It's the closest fried chicken place to Fairfield that I thought was worth the drive during lunch. The reviews lured me in. It also has a parking lot which is good because it saves time! I can see myself coming here for lunch more. The chicken is nice and crispy. You can get combos or buy individuals. I got three drumsticks. I love drumsticks so much, they are so easy to eat and don't have to break apart anything. The chicken was not so greasy either. Good spot! People are nice. I was in and out quick. read more

Normally everything is hot and crispy when I order from here. Unfortunately I pre ordered 2 20 piece meals for pick up and everything was cold and not fresh to me. I spent $115 for everything to be cold and had to be reheated. And did not receive corn bread that was suppose to come with the meals.. read more

I have been coming here basically all of my life. Their fried chicken is fantastic. It's always fresh and absolutely delicious. They also have really good burgers that are huge. They're not super thick they're just big and wide. I've also had good fries, fried okra and mac n cheese here too. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They do a good job at running the place, it's always clean and they are very passionate and work hard here. read more

I've been going to Chicken Supreme for easily 25 years, possibly more. In recent years, the service has progressively diminished, but it's never been as bad as tonight. I went in to order a 4 piece chicken meal, but I wanted to replace one of the chickens with an extra breast and pay the difference. (I've done this before and as recently as a week earlier, my daughter had gotten an order and in passing had asked if she could upgrade one of the pieces if she wanted and was told yes.) The girl tonight very rudely told me that I could not upgrade the chicken. I brushed it off and just said to add on the additional breast. Then she again very rudely tells me that they're out of legs, so now I started to get upset. When I mentioned that they shouldn't have run out of legs on a holiday weekend, she said, "Then don't buy it!" I asked to speak with a manager, and he said the same thing. Just as nastily and without any intention of attempting to rectify the situation. As I mentioned, I've frequented this restaurant for quite some time, so I've had opportunities to speak with the original owner, his wife, and their son, who I believe is still the current owner. When I asked for his contact info or email, they said there isn't one. I cancelled my order and left. I also work in fast food and I know it can be a hectic and frustrating job, especially now that he have to wear face masks all day, but haven't spoken to a customer like that. It's uncalled for and it's very upsetting because I've never had such a bad experience. The current staff don't seem to care about the customers or the store, and clearly the management is no different. Even before COVID-19, I had lunch with my daughter there and the trash was overflowing, the floor was filthy, and the bathrooms were atrocious. The previous workers would've never let the store be that way. It's unfortunate to experience this now after so many years of patronage. I even tried to reach out on the email on their website - doesn't exist. What a joke! read more

Delicious chicken. First timer, and will be back. Quick service and clean. Easy parking

They have probably the best friend chicken in the area. I have been going here for 25 plus years. Even use them for parties with the big trays of chicken. Worth the ride to Paterson read more

Wow I can NOT believe this fine establishment has not been reviewed by Yelpers yet! The best fried chicken yet. Sides were great, and they have other menu options. But seriously, you go to chicken supreme for the HUGE, crispy-skinned CHICKEN! Never greasy, great even after you schlep it home, great cold the next day if you are smart enough to overbuy and hide it in the fridge. LOTS better than Hill Country in NYC, and theirs is pretty good. Old-school decor with plywood booths, and kept really clean. You would think a place that deep-fries everything woluld be dirty/ greasy/ sticky, but it sparkles. Shout out to VC for turning me onto this place. read more

Very good chicken, some of the best I have had in the area. I went before they closed last night, and was very surprised to get extremely fresh chicken, it definitely did not taste like it was sitting there for hours. The restaurant was very clean, and the service was friendly. There prices were amazing, for under 7 dollars I got 2 large chicken breasts and and drink. The chicken is excellent, fried to perfection, it had the perfect crunch to it, and the chicken was seasoned perfectly. For fried chicken, it was not overly salty, and had and excellent balance of flavors, on top of all of that, the chicken was moist and fell right off the bone. read more

Best chicken ever. We have been going to Chicken Supreme since the 80's. It's family owned and the chicken is always delicious. Whenever I visit family I have to pick up chicken on my way home. read more

The chicken here really is that good. It took about 25 minutes to get the chicken from the restaurant to our house, and it was still crispy. The skin is perfectly crisp and the meat is still tender and juicy. I can't make fried chicken, but this is just like home made! read more