If I could only get fried chicken from one place for the rest of my life, Crown Fried would definitely be the place to go. I've never been to a place that can so consistently nail a crispy outside and a tender inside. Dark or white, thigh or breast, the breading is always consistently thin (yet substantial), the meat is always juicy, never greasy, and the skin on the chicken is always done perfectly (it's worth eating every time). Shame on my stomach for not being able to eat more than 5 pieces at once! I've had CFC at larger-scale events and have picked up a 5-piece combo box as late-night snacks. Either way, the quality is always consistent, and the sides are classics that you can never go wrong with. The collared greens are a personal favorite. It's a little sketchy around 40th and Market, but a to-go box from here is definitely worth your while. read more

The chicken is not as tasty as KFC's or Popeye's but it is hard to mess up fried chicken as Chef Gordon Ramsay likes to say. At least the whole chicken parts are always fresh and never pre-frozen although that does not guarantee that the chicken did not expire days or even weeks ago. Popeye's sides are infinitely tastier but KFC's sides are worse. Rude, slow, nasty employees but what else would you expect in Philly. read more

Love it here. Great chicken and fantastic cheesecake. Ibrahim is the best and is always happy to greet you when you come in!

Ordered takeout from Crown with their set of 6 pieces of fried chicken, 2 biscuits, and 2 sides (onion rings and mac n cheese). The fried chicken was perfect and oh-so-juicy (especially the thighs and breast) and we even got an extra piece of meat. The sides and biscuits were very standard and quite good (you really can't go wrong with them). The food was enough to split between two people and leave us satisfied. read more

Crown Fried Chicken - 6 piece chicken with Onion Rings and Macaroni and Cheese - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While on vacation I ordered a late night snack from here. Instead of chicken they gave me chicken strips. Some people are starving so I try my hardest not to waste food. I would have sucked it up and eaten the strips but they weren't full strips of chicken. They looked like someone had ripped the chicken strips up or tore them apart or they were already nibbled on. Yuck. Chicken strips should be intact. If one was messed up, I might have said ok. But all of them being torn? No thank you. I didn't want to take any chances so I threw the food away. It sucks because I HATE wasting food. read more

Crown Fried Chicken - That is how the strips looked. Those are not bite marks; that's how the chicken came. Yuck. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Late night cravings say whaaaatt! CFC is perfect for your 2am Friday nights, delicious fried chicken, and tasty Mac and cheese! This is not the world's most perfect chicken and not the best store to linger in. But when you've been out late with your friends and you're all looking for a bite to eat, it hits the spot. I usually ask for the dark meat only and the employees are always accommodating. They'll even usually throw in a couple of extra pieces for free! Biscuits are kind of dry but everything else is the BOMB DOT COM and super inexpensive. read more

the 40th and Market CFC is my jam, yo. Especially ever since they upgraded their biscuits. I swear, the old ones had some kind of a sad, glazed muffin thing going on. The new biscuits are flakey, buttery, and probably full of MSG, which as we all know makes things awesome, and people who think otherwise were influenced by a bullshit study that doesn't exist. For those of you not in the know, Crown can loosely be considered a chain. But, your experience with Crown will vary VASTLY depending on what location you go to. My litmus for whether I'm going to enjoy my Crown experience is whether the person working there is cracking jokes and smiling. 40th and Market has got you covered. Plus, the hood has gotten nice enough that the bullet proof glass you see at most other Crowns doesn't seem necessary to them. Anyway, the guys who work the counter here are really chill for having to deal with last call BS that makes most other joints around the city (hello unnamed steak places in South Philly and late night fast food chains) look completely outmatched. I don't know their names, but they're always smiling, always polite, and everyone who walks into the place likes them. You know why? Cause their chicken's the shit. Get a "picnic box." That's 6 pieces with 2 sides and 2 biscuits. Get the dirty rice (rice and beans with spices), and collard greens, or mac and cheese. Shoot, even the Jamaican beef patties, though clearly not made in-store, are full of meaty goodness. Take it home, eat it all while watching reruns of Futurama, and pass out upstairs. Other things that kick ass on their menu include their chicken sandwiches, their wings, and Hershey's ice cream - unless the sign is lying. Those are some sweet, sweet lies. 40th and Market is the king of kings when it comes to late night, regret-free fried chicken. I have happily gotten this food sober. I tend to get it while drunk. Don't worry though - it's great while sober, so after 10 beers or so, it's all six of the bee's knees. read more

Arrived past midnight in Philly, when I spotted this place. The place is sticky, smells, and homeless people sleeping at the tables, but the food was decent for the price. I bought 6 little fried chicken wings for $4.99. read more

Crown Fried Chicken - 6 chicken wings for $4.99 - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered delivery from this location and the chicken came a bit soggy which was disappointing. Even though the exterior was soft, the meat itself was dry. I know delivery and transporting the food makes it not taste as great, but last time I got Crown Fried Chicken from another location, it tasted much better and fresher. read more

I stopped in for a quick dinner 2 nights this week. The service was great, the food was good and the price is just right. The wings are good. They normally give you a dinner roll with all chicken orders but I requested no bread and was given an extra wing at no charge!! The crispy chicken sandwich and the spicy chicken sandwich are also good. The fries were kind of soggy but that's because they were in a styrofoam container with no ventilation. The place is clean and the service is complete and fast. read more

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Came here at midnight after spending a whole day working at Starbucks. For $7 I got: Breast, Thigh, Leg, Biscuit, Mac and Cheese The thigh and leg was very juice and good, the others not so much. The breast was dry. The biscuit was more like bread. The mac and cheese was overcooked. However, for the price, and the hours, this place deserves 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4). Would definitely come back for more chicken. read more

Finally got CFC what whaaat Chicken - well flavored/seasoned, crispy, yummy. Better than Gold Star imo Mac and Cheese - fail. just tasted like butter... Onion rings - standard.. Prices - expensive compared to Gold Star. They got 10 pieces + 2 sides for 10.79.. ours was $17.00. read more

Food is absolutely delicious. Punts popeyes and KFC out of the water and the potato wedges/pies are to die for. The only sad part is they definitely overcharge you past the menu price. Like the menu says one thing and they ring you up with another price. It seems kind of predatory which is why I go less than I would like. read more

The Good: Crisp, juicy, tender battered and deep-fried chicken! Crown does it right. Perfect for a meal when you're tired of rabbit food from Sweetgreen and HipCity Veg, or for a regretful nighttime snacking fest. The Bad: The sides are lacking in flavor and texture, but I can't figure out why anybody would want to eat smushed baby food, chunky plastic noodles, or overcooked, wilted blobs anyways. Go for the chicken! The Ugly: A stuporous old homeless man wandered in while we were waiting for our food. The man behind the counter piqued up and yelled, "This is CROWN Fried Chicken, not CRAZY Fried Chicken!" Gotta love Philly. read more

OG fried chicken place in university city Philadelphia. Great ppl behind the counter. Always nice and gives you extra food. Good quality fried chicken and great service. Great price! read more

Hands down the best fried chicken I have ever had that is sold from a store, and almost as good as the chicken my friends' grandmothers back home in Georgia make!! The skin and breading are perfectly crispy and not too greasy, and the meat itself still manages to stay tender. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE CHICKEN IS THE LEAST GREASY YET MOST DELICIOUS FRIED CHICKEN YOU WILL EVER GET!!!! I can eat 5 pieces and still not feel (too) guilty! I always order $100 or so worth of chicken from here for school events, and the generous portions and quality are always consistent. Definitely get a box of breast, biscuit, and hot sauce next time you're craving junk food! The interior and places around it may look a little sketchy, but just get a box to go and you're good! read more

Great chicken according to my friend Lauren... HOWEVER I spoke on the phone to make sure they had what I wanted wasn't driving over for no reason... and I get there, and they don't have the specific thing I asked for. They tricked me into coming & then tried to offer me something else to buy. Taking my business elsewhere. I'm just one person but this place was a VIBE KILLER & i don't encourage or support this place. 0/5 from me but I'll give it 2 for the homies that like the other stuff . read more

While I used to be sketched out by the interior, chicken that looks like it's been sitting under a hot light for hours, and mysterious looking mac-and-cheese, this place is probably my new favorite late-night munchies stop. I came here with a bunch of friends after a long night of karaoke and it was the tastiest things in the world. Given I might have been a little drunk, it hit the spot, was affordable, and completely changed my view on the place. While I won't venture there every weekend, I know Crown Fried is right around the corner to satisfy my fried chicken cravings. Tip: bring friends and get a box! read more

This chicken breast that they sell was fried to perfection and the sweet potato pie was delicious.. Very cheap eat!!! They can keep that nasty biscuit tho loll...... read more

This place is really good, some of the best chicken ever and super cheap. I always go with my friends when we're fucked up. The owners are awesome. Chicken is crispy and seasoned well (healthy blend of salty and spicy). The wedges are so so so good and the buttery biscuits are out of this world. I thought the cole slaw was expired though when I got it so that wasn't great. I also got food poisoning from the hot sauce last time I went. read more

Best Philly Cheesesteak!! Dont let the name fool you. Came here after 1200am.. all cheesesteak places were closed and I did not think this place would be good. Turns out that I was wrong. I've tried 3 other cheesesteak spots and in my opinion this one tastes the best. read more

Pretty good. Sometimes I feel like the chicken is a little bit dry but there is no where else on campus where you can get good fried chicken. There's quite a variety of possible menu items related to fried chicken, and you can also get big platters to share with people. read more

Great location. Very polite and professional gentlemen. Which is a huge plus for a fast food place. They greet their customers, have upbeat attitudes, and even told a customer "no, hold on he was before you" when they thought somebody was cutting in front of me. One employee recommended a place where I could get a great cup of coffee while I was waiting on my order. And the food was nice and fresh. I'm giving this location five stars just on the spectacular customer service alone. read more

Okay I Only Get The Halal Food Platter. And It Is Very Good! However They Are Very Disrespectful In The Sense Of Prices ... One Mile Down The Road And EVERY SINGLE Cart That Sells Halal Platters Are $5 Plus Free Can (Of Course) Here They Are $7 But With The Can It's $8.. And Btw If You Don't Like Green Peppers And Or Onions It's EXTRA To Take It Out Which Brings You To $10.. Its Kind Of Insulting Prices Compared To Places Close. Which Is Why I Go To Those Other Places. But The Food Itself Is Very Good. read more

My favorite fried chicken on the way home. The guys behind the counter are nice and give me free chicken from time to time. Way better than the nearby wishbone or federal donuts. This right here is the best fried chicken of philly. read more

So, I haven't been to this place in a while, but I still decided to Yelp it because I came up on it randomly. This place is located just right outside the EL station, and it stays open pretty late. So if you're ever coming from a run from a movie and are looking for a quick bite so you can get on the train, you'll be happy to know this is here. It's fried chicken, what can you expect? I got the chicken fingers-nothing I'd crave, but they still were hot and tasty. The interior is a little dingy, but I really don't worry about that since this is U-City. Lol, the clerk kept making fun of me and my friend for being fat. It was really funny and we laughed our asses off. read more

This place is the bidness' if you're a night owl, Drexel/Penn STEM students take note. Muster your courage to take the trip to the 40th/Market MFL area and get yourself a five piece with two sides and two biscuits for $11.50 on the money. Chicken is damn good here, I've spent considerable time in the Carolinas and Georgia and this is still some of the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. Sides are delicious too, the Collared Greens as well as the Mac and cheese are out of this world. Beats the pants off that hipster joint Wishbone in all respects. Probably the only competitor in the area is Federal Doughnuts, and even then it's a toss up until you consider Crown is open until 3 A.M. then Federal gets roasted. Well worth the visit. One star for the semi-sketch area. Yes, it is legitimately sketch especially after 11 PM ish. 40th MFL isn't the PJs, but it's not exactly a nice area, especially when you contrast it against the security blanket that is the Penn+Drexel enclave which has more police and security per capita than the White House. read more

I love Crowns! This is the best place to get some true fried chicken around UCity/40th Street. The guys here are nice and may sometimes throw in an extra piece of chicken for you. The chicken in pretty fresh (some days better than others) and the potato wedges are the BOMB. read more

The neighborhood is a bit shady and the shop looks rough, but I like the food for some reason. Their sell is "soul food" -- most people come here for the 5-,10-, or 20-piece chicken meal w sides of collard greens, mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese. The sandwiches are my thing. The chicken is always freshly fried and tastes surprisingly like real chicken, especially considering that it's a deal ($3.50), and topped with fresh lettuce and a dash of mayo and hot sauce. The thighs, breasts, and drumsticks are fried with a spicy, seasoned batter which is slightly oily but very satisfying. They also have chicken fingers and tilapia, in case you feel like something fancy. read more

If you're looking for a fried chicken takeout place, you couldn't ask for better. I thought about getting my usual cole slaw, but then thought, nah, I'll go for the full experience, and asked for collard greens even though I always think I should like them but never actually do. They were amazing!! I can still taste them, an hour later, and let me tell you, they taste great. Not too much vinegar, soft but not mushy, just the right balance. I'm going to have to ask them for their secret. The chicken itself was amazing, too - tender and juicy on the inside, almost falling off the bone, but still crispy and flaky on the outside - but I already love fried chicken, so I wasn't as shocked. I wolfed town a three piece combo faster than I've eaten a meal in months. read more

Being from out of town, I walked up to the counter and was amazed at the selection of items available! I then simply asked what he suggested... he suggested the cheese steak. Turned out to be a good choice! The sandwich was a little greasy, but very, very good! read more

Good authentic delicious friend chicken and absolutely amazing mac and cheese. The guy that took my order was very nice and asked us where we were from and I will be coming back not only for the food but the amazing Service also. Highly recommend. read more

All of my friends have been telling me how tasty crispy the fried chicken is at Crown. I've only been there once. Don't even remember what I got. The food was not bad, but it was not as legendary as I thought it would be. Maybe I will try something else at this place next time. read more

They have several locations throughout Philly. They have good, crispy fried chicken and sides. I used to eat them all the time back when I was in college. Even to this day, I become nostalgic about Crown Fried Chicken. read more

Love this place!! Went here on a spontaneous midnight mission. Insanely well flavored chicken, juicy and tender. If you're looking for a quick midnight snack, this is the place!!! read more

Crown Fried is not the patron saint of urban fried chicken spots. I will not pretend it is leagues better than KFC, Popeyes', Bojangles, or your local joint. It is one very important thing, however: Reliable. Boasting an exhausting menu of chicken, burgers, fried white fish, and grease-drench sides, Crown Fried Chicken is guaranteed to have what you need to settle your alcohol-laden stomach. Open into the wee hours of the morning, I very rarely crave anything different after a night out. read more

Yoooooooo! once i walked in here and i already knew it was a wrap. Chicken was fire and the boss hooked it up. Chicken was hella crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside just how its suppose to be. read more

I went here on a weekday afternoon and ordered a picnic basket to go which came with 6 pieces of chicken, 2 biscuits, and 2 sides (we got Mac and cheese and potato wedges). The food was absolutely delicious: the chicken was excellently breaded and fried and even tasted great as leftovers afterwards. All of the pieces (even the wing piece) were huge. The biscuits were great as well. The Mac and cheese tasted a bit like plastic but the potato wedges were large and superb. The staff was excellent and got my order to me very quickly. There is no place to sit down at this restaurant, but that just speaks to how excellent they know their food is! Will be coming back! read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had. Coming from North Carolina I thought I was pretty educated in terms of fried chickens, yet I've not fount any other kind as good as crowns. I get it ever time when I'm in town read more

The chicken had a lot of flavor, especially in the breading. The wing/breast meat were so good that they made me forget how bad the mac'n'cheese was. The gravy and mash potatoes were pretty good. read more