The boss ordered in some Southern Fried Chicken and salads from Cluck N Cleaver for supper the other night. Without exaggeration, this is the best fried chicken I have ever tasted. The coleslaw and the corn & bean salad are top notch, and the biscuits are unbelievable! All things considered, I've never been so happy to work late. read more

Had to try this place after I read the reviews. I'm a huge fan of southern fried chicken (being from Georgia and I make some mean chicken myself!) and I'm always on the lookout for new places. What's with this side of town and their plethora of chicken joints? My favourite, Olive Chicken, is just down the road as is Chicken on the Way. Upon approaching the restaurants I quickly summed up the limited parking area and had to make a fast and loose decision on where to park since it was full. A good sign was all the folks hovering in and around the restaurant. Went in and placed an order for 10 pieces, 3 biscuits, slaw, and a corn n bean salad. Had to wait longer than most because I made a special order of no thighs. They were so apologetic about the wait but tried to assure them that it was my doing. The chicken was very good, maybe a little salty. Very big pieces and the coating had a nice flavour. The slaw was meh and not a winner in my family. The corn n bean salad was superb! The biscuits were alright but, again as a southerner, I was surprised by the sweetness. Most buttermilk biscuits are not sweet. I am happy that there was a nice choice of unique sides here. I'm happy to have tried it but the family consensus is we will probably stick with Olive Chicken. read more

Serious talk here, I'm from the southern US where fried chicken is a way of life. This is as good as my grandma's home cooking, and she KNEW fried chicken. All the sides are fantastic as well, with the coleslaw being a fave, but seriously on a cold day do yourself a favor and get a Mother Clucker and fries, you will thank me later. read more

Ok, this will be short & sweet. (Hahaha sounds kinda like famous last words! @_@) This place is amazing!!! It will probably be super packed & busy when you go, but trust me, it's worth the standing room only wait. Whatever chicken meal or combo or single serving or whole bird you get will be worth it. Also, & this is important: get the gravy!!! It's phenomenal! Use their butter milk biscuits to soak it up, or drink it straight from the cup! Maybe don't actually do that, might be a tad excessive... My one and only criticism (real critique) is that I don't like their coleslaw. :( The sauce is too thin for my liking, it's not nearly as flavourful or as bright (acidity wise) as I want it to be. And it's a little unpleasant when it drips off the cabbage a Pepto-Bismol pink! But hey, I'd still buy the chicken even if that coleslaw was a mandatory addition to all orders! The chicken and biscuits and gravy is just that good!! Fair warning though, you may never be able to go back to your previous regular fried chicken place after you've had Cluck 'n' Cleaver! Well, now that I've exhausted my allowed exclamation mark use for the year, please try this place out, it's wonderful! read more

Cluck N Cleaver - 5 piece fried chicken (so~ good!) Buttermilk biscuits, get the gravy it's fantastic! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had heard good reviews so yesterday I went for the 2nd time. The first time we went, we did not stay as we were looking for sit down table service. Driving home from airport yesterday mid afternoon, I wasn't hungry - just not satisfied. It's Thanksgiving Day, we had Turkey last night with our kids in Victoria. It's cold, grey & snowy. We are new Empty Nesters & I'm a tad lonely. Let's stop at Cluck N Cleaver! They of course had sold out of the whole birds - so I got 5 pieces with a side of potatoes. I also got a coke in a seemingly old fashion bottle. I liked that & felt kind of awesome with my cool coke. We went home & I ate 3 pieces then cleaned up my wife's bones on her two pieces. (When she was growing up, her family never really taught her how to eat chicken like my 5 older siblings did.) :-). At $21, it wasn't a cheap snack - but it was gobbly delicious. I look forward to taking my 80 year old Mom next time she is in town. She loves Fried Chicken! read more

We've been here several times now. We went with the southern fried this time, and it was exceptional. My big concern was that it wouldn't make it all the way home, and that it would end up being soggy and greasy. But, no. They put take-out in a very thick brown paper bag that keeps the food hot for a very long time. Miraculously, the batter doesn't get soggy either, being in the bag for almost 20 minutes. At home, we thoroughly enjoyed this chicken ... and we will be back again. We've previously tried the roast chicken, too, and it was excellent. Excellent value. Service: 5/5. Presentation: NA. Ambience: NA. Portion Size: 5/5. Flavors: 5/5. Parking: 3/5. Value: 5/5. read more

We live in the far south of Calgary so driving all the way up to Cluck N Cleaver for take out chicken is not exactly convenient for us. However, my husband and son were up at SAIT on what was to be CNC's opening day so I begged them to stop and grab our (very late) lunch. There was a bit of a line when they arrived, but it moved quickly and soon they were being driven crazy by the chicken aromas in the car as they drove back home. I greeted them at the door in anticipation, unpacked the cute little pink and orange packaging...and took my photos! How mean is that? Meanwhile...everyone continued drooling in the background! I was able to finish up the photo shoot quickly and we were all pleasantly surprised to see that the chicken pieces were all still REALLY hot after 40 minutes of driving and picture taking. He bought two three piece dinners, 3 biscuits, gravy, and the corn and bean salad. The chicken was tasty and juicy but not as good as it could be. The fries barely survived the trip south..I think this is more of a take out issue and not sure what can be done about it. One of these days I would like to taste them fresh out of the fryer. The gravy could use more flavour, though I am no expert on 'southern' gravy so maybe it is legit? I loved the salad AND those biscuits were so good that I still dream about them...the next time I visit, I think I will buy a dozen and freeze them to save on travel time and gas. Over all I would definitely visit again. On my list to try next time is the rotisserie chicken. read more

Cluck N Cleaver - Chicken Shop Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My vote for Calgary's best fried chicken. The super tasty non greasy well seasoned chicken, they have solid side choices with the corn bean salad being my favorite. Highly recommend. read more

Best fried chicken in town. If you want a gourmet 5 star experience go somewhere else. If you want the best spices and crispy delicious chicken come here. read more

Oh Dear.... I was so excited to try out Cluck N Cleaver on account of the rave reviews it's been getting, that I actually stopped by after grabbing dinner at Ke Charcoal Sushi and Grill next door. Regrettably my positive experience with Cluck N Cleaver ended at my appreciation of the décor. I opted for the 2 piece and 1 side meal, which ran me a whopping $10, which was fine because I'm about to have my mind blown by crazy good fried chicken, right? I was served two pieces of fried chicken that looked like they had been sitting out for a few hours already as opposed to freshly prepared chicken - which would have still been fine if it was delicious. However, the fried chicken not only was absolutely dripping with grease, but the batter was also soaked with grease and the chicken itself was way too salty. The chicken was indeed tender, but because of the saltiness I assume that is because the chicken was brined to hell and back. I didn't even finish the chicken because it was so disappointing. The side - I picked a corn and bean salad, and this was actually quite good. The flavor balance was right and it was a good resolution to a disappointing meal. I was actually quite shocked that I just paid $10 for greasy, too-salty fried chicken. I can honestly say I'd rather go to KFC - but for decent fried chicken, there are a ton of better options around (I'm thinking Wow Chicken). Maybe I just had an off experience, considering the other reviews for this place, but based on my experience I wouldn't feel the urge to go try again. read more

Mother clucking delicious. Not sure what else to say. I read a review to get the mother clucking burger with extra hot sauce, and it destroyed every other chicken burger I've had. Add the biscuit for the win. read more

As someone who worked in a Chicken place many moons ago in his youth (not KFC) It's not very difficult for me to tell instantly the quality of the food in the first bite. But first, the service. Amazing. Walking through the door we were asked if it was our first time there, and upon discovering this to be true, the young lady gave us a rundown. We learned where it was sourced all the way to specific suggestions on items. 10/10 for service. Now for the food. I ordered 3 chicken Breasts and a large fries with gravy. It was so nice to discover the clear liquid in the chicken was moisture and not a fat pocket (yes, I'm looking at you KFC) We'll try the big chicken next time. We live almost across the street so I'm sure the bank account will suffer ha-ha! Of interest is the imported coca cola from Mexico (They use cane sugar). This product is difficult to come by so if you have always wondered what Coke is SUPPOSED to taste like, grab a bottle. The store is clean and bright with a full kitchen view. Watch out Calgary chicken shops, there's a new kid in town!!! read more

This is the best fried chicken in the city. There is no eat in area here bit the chicken comes out so steaming hot that the 15 min drive to my house has it at the perfect temperature for eating! The breading is crispy but not overwhelming, and the chicken is moist and tender. The gravy is a must purchase! The biscuits are buttery (you get two as a side with one of the meals). I also really like the rotisserie poutine, but be warned - it can be a meal on its own! I really hope they bring the carrot cake from Top Chef back! read more

I really enjoy the food from this brand, and I am very passionate about supporting LOCAL businesses. I work for one, so it's important to me. Unfortunately, the last two visits at both the location in the NW, and the location downtown were very sub par service. When you can SEE the thumb print in your burger because it squished that part of your burger...it's not exactly appetizing. read more

My wife and I have ordered from this establishment several times, including the rotisserie and the fried chicken. The quality of the food is consistent over time. We have found the food to be fresh, the taste to be excellent, and the prices to be reasonable. The chicken was well cooked and "fall of the bone" tender. I would definitely take out food from Cluck and Cleaver again without hesitation. read more

I was expecting something special, but I was somewhat disappointed. The seasoning on the southern fried chicken was a little bland, otherwise it was perfectly enjoyable. But, I've had the same nothing special many times before elsewhere. We wanted fries, but the frier wasn't working, we got rotisserie potatoes instead, they too were just ok. I hope they get better, maybe I was expecting too much. read more

Dear Calgary, if you are looking for a good fried chicken. This is your place. I love fried chicken and I haven't find anything in calgary so far. Last weekend I went here for the first time. I bought ten pieces of southern fried chicken, medium coleslaw and one biscuits. Let me tell you about this chicken. This one was one the best fried chicken I ever had in my life. Crispy outside and It was so moist inside , sooo flavourful and not too salty. Can't compliment enough.About the Biscuit just Wooow, normally the biscuits are very dry inside. But cluck biscuit is the best. So moist, buttery and yummy.unfortunately coleslaw. It was pretty disappointed. They added too much cumin in the coleslaw and it was so strong. We couldn't able to handle that. So coleslaw was a big no no from my side. Other than that everything is perfect and I will give 4/5. And I'm going back tonight as well read more

Cluck N Cleaver - Ten pieces of fried chicken, medium coleslaw, one biscuit - Chicken Shop Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Excited to hear that a good friend chicken joint was opening up near home. The fried chicken is as good as it gets. Ordered a box of 10 pcs, pieces were pretty huge. A tad bit salty for my taste, but then again i prefer less salt in food. Tried the biscuit and the gravy, the gravy was pretty bland for my taste, could do with a little more seasoning All in all, great fried chicken!!! read more

Seriously... go get some of this. Now. The countless rave reviews on here werent lying! After being dissapointed by a string of new places I've tried recently- this broke that bad streak and I am happy to say it was deee-lish! The chicken is to die for! So crispy on the outside with a spice blend different from anywhere else Ive tried. Not greasy on the inside and just all around perfect! The fries werent anything special above anywhere else really, but they serve as an awesome vehicle to shovel more of that amazing gravy into ones face... so its a win win really. read more

The best fried chicken in Calgary. Period. Biscuits and gravy are a must. If looking for a healthier option, rotisserie Chicken to the rescue. You can really taste the garlic and thyme in these birds. read more

Outstanding Southern Fried Chicken! Quality chicken, with a flavourful crispy coating. Some of the best I've ever had! Coleslaw was fresh and uniquely seasoned. Def go back!! read more

I really enjoyed our visit. The chicken was extremely moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. I felt it had a nice amount of seasoning and a little kick from something on the spicy side but nothing off-putting. The fries were fresh and delicious. I was not personally a fan of the gravy, it's a southern style gravy so a bit on the "Milky" and mild side. The only downside is that there is no where to sit. I assume this is because they would have to provide a washroom if there was, it was awkward eating out of the takeout containers standing at the counter. We live on the other side of the city so we wanted to experience it fresh. read more

Great fried chicken! Very nuanced and flavourful seasoning makes it stand out from the rest. We also ordered a side of fries which were average and a side of biscuits which were quite tasty. You could tell the gravy was made from chicken as it had great depth of flavour. Finished off with a malt chocolate shake which was to die for. Great service but no place to sit! read more

Had lunch here last week. I got a three piece w/fries and a side gravy. $15 The food quality here is always top notch. The chicken crispy and delicious. The fries fresh and salty. The gravy, particularly if you get your order to go, kind of gets a bit thick for my taste. My only concern with CNC is their policy of frying all orders of french fries to order. It often takes more than 10 minutes to get a to-go order. I kind of wish, at busy times, they'd just have the fries ready to go, just like they do with the chicken. read more

Food was great! We had a milkshake, fries, chicken, biscuit, gravy and coleslaw. Everything tasted good. Atmosphere was adorable when you walk in. It also smells amazing. I would have given 4 or 5 stars but... We ordered 2 milkshakes online by accident. When we walked in, we told the worker and he said he would reimburse us directly to our credit card. It's been a few weeks now and no refund. It is a bit pricy and I thought it was still worth the money on special occasions. However, if I'm getting charged for extra shakes, I won't be coming back. Sorry. read more

Okay I was expecting this place to be overrated. Southern fried chicken is a way over used name for fried chicken but this place is really good. Tender and tasty SOUTHERN fried chicken. Wow. The biscuits are fantastic and the roasted potatoes are the best part of the meal. Only reason there was four stars instead of five was the creepy looking cool staring at people in the back lol. The food and the front counter service are spot on. Well done guys I'll be back. read more

Been there 3 times and they never have any chicken cooked! 40 minute wait is ridiculous. Considering that's all they sell. Food is OK, nothing special. Coleslaw mediocre at best. read more

I tend to be invited to a lot of pot luck at work. At every event there's bound to be fried chicken. But the chicken from Cluck and Cleaver reigns higher and better than any I've ever had. First off... Not even talking about the chicken yet, the decor is so cute! Love the exterior of this building so much. I got myself a two piece meal with one side (9.75) and two cookies ("skor and pecan" & "chocolate chip" 1.75/p); the chicken pieces were much larger then I expected (which is a good thing). The chicken coating is crispy and thick. There's a distinct spice mix to their coating that I can't put my finger on, but its super addicting. The meat itself is soft and juicy under the skin. I burned my myself trying to bite into it... But it was well worth it. The handmade buttermilk biscuit... Totally just melts in your mouth. Mmmmm. Cookies were a good end to the meal. A bit heavy but a great item to share with someone... Or not. Looking forward to trying some of their other sides and a whole bucket of chicken next time! read more

I stumbled upon this place on opening day. As I am an avid fried chicken lover, I thought there is no way I could pass this up (even though it was day 1 of clean cleaning... oh well). I managed to get in line before a hoard of people came. As much as I wanted to try everything on the menu, I was a bit hesitant as it is a little more expensive then your average fried chicken joint. I decided to get a 3-piece fried chicken combo as well as one of their homemade items (corn and bean salad) and a buttermilk biscuit. I had to wait 15 min as they were preparing a fresh batch. And it was worth it. The breading is crisp and thick (Southern-style) and the chicken is really juicy, especially the white meat. I loved their buttermilk biscuits. It was flakey, buttery and soft on the inside. I was also really surprised by the corn and bean salad, it had this amazing chipotle kick that complemented the subtle lime flavour. Overall, great first impression. As this place is fairly close to my work, I returned here twice again. I decided to go with fries this time as a side. The chicken again was being freshly made so I had to wait 15 min. The chicken was good again but the breading was a little too thick this time around. The fries were definitely disappointing. I tried them again to see if maybe I got a strange batch, but they were were very soft and floppy both times, not crisp at all. I decided to try their pecan and scor cookie, which is unreal. They also have rotisserie chicken which I haven't tried, but they charge $20 for a whole bird (pretty pricey for a fast food joint). Overall, I'd give the fried chicken a try. The scor & pecan cookie is also a must. read more

I got the 5 piece fried chicken and biscuit, and they were delicious. The chicken pieces were large, juicy and the batter had a bit of a Memphis spice to it. The buttermilk biscuit was excellent, so I was a happy and pleased customer. read more

Just popped in for my first 3 piece dinner. Awesome! I had the southern fried chicken and it was so juicy (not greasy). Big difference. You can really taste the difference in the quality of the chickens they serve. Had the corn and bean salad as a side and it was outstanding. Once again Nicole and Co. knock it out of the park. Only down side is there isn't anywhere to sit and eat. Just drive home fast!!!! read more

Excellent southern fried chicken, French fries and gravy. Very friendly and helpful staff. And, amazing chocolate malt shakes courtesy of foothills creamery. We arrived right at closing and the staff welcomed us and were eager to serve us. Highly recommend. read more

I have to say this is the second time I have had their chicken, and I am not impressed, certainly not for the price. When I asked the cashier what she would suggest as a side she said the corn and bean salad, which if I liked cilantro would have been ok, but anyone that knows cilantro knows if you don't like it everything it is in takes like soap, so that was disappointing. Can't say I will be back, which is sad because the location is so close. read more

Tried the fried chicken and hubby had rotisserie. Biscuits with gravy are deelish!!! The chicken is good but not great. Crispy crunchy exterior but had a slightly sour taste likely from the buttermilk. Overall it was tasty but Yum Yum BBQ is still my favourite for fried chicken in Calgary. read more

I must say, the chicken is tasty and the biscuits are good. The only reason I don't think I'd go back, are the prices! 6.75 for a malt shake that tastes very similar to a 3.00 Frosty from Wendy's? 1.75 for a cookie? Don't get my wrong everything is delicious but not THAT out of this world. I think I will be sticking to Chicken on the Way and Wendy's. read more

There is just something about their chicken that I really like. I have tried their southern fried and their rotisserie chicken and they are both tasty and really very good. I also love their gravy. They have a good selection of sides and their service is nice and quick. read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had. Large pieces, with crispy batter and moist interior. Also a really big fan of the gravy, biscuits and rotisserie potatoes. A little more than Chicken On The Way but worth it! read more

This is a hidden gem which you should check out! Very little space for seating so best for take out. They have a large menu (considering the space) of different fried chicken pieces, potato sides, salads, and a few sweets. The chicken is tender, fresh, and well spiced. We found the chicken was best the next day cold - perfect for a picnic or as a lunch on the ski slopes! The prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. read more

The food was fine (the corn and bean salad was a hit with our family) but the customer service was atrocious. Initially was told 30 minutes, with another 20 minutes added when we came in for pick up and then had to wait an additional 45 minutes!! I think there are other comparable fried chicken places in Calgary, with way better value for money. For the price and the service, I'd take my business elsewhere, precisely because this joint doesn't seem to know how to do business. For something like fried chicken where you can accurately tell the wait time based on fryer time and number of pieces, what we were put through was ridiculous. With an accurate wait time, we could have decided to come back another day and not tarnish our experience like this. read more

Went for fried chicken and fries. Fryer for fries wasn't working, so no fries. The chicken was sitting out under a "heat" lamp. Got home (5 minutes away) the chicken was cold and the seasoning bland. If you can only get take out at a joint, then the chicken should be hot right from the frier. Fried chicken is all about the batter and if it's cold and under seasoned it's not worth eating. Definitely no better than KFC and at least KFC is hot. read more