This review is for the chicken and the service - takeout. Deliciously crispy juicy *slightly wonderfully greasy...fried chicken!! The batter also had a wonderful peppery flavor to it. We loved every single bit and piece of chicken. My entire family including a 2 and 4 year old were gnawing away happily on their chicken drumsticks!! We weren't sure how the pieces would be, so we ordered a 35 piece bucket..LOL, it was actually the size of a full catering tray! LOL On the way home I kept kicking myself that I ordered way too much. All I can say after a few bites, I was so excited to have days of leftovers!! Heat the leftovers in an air fryer and it's as good as new. We can't wait to try it again...but it will be a while...maybe in a month? I will feel like fried chicken again! LOL The mac and cheese was ok - it was batch mac which means the noodles are not al dente, over cooked for my taste. The french fries were nice shoe string fries with sprinkling of seasoning. Not sure what, but it was tasty. We also got a nice salad they happily customized to not have onion. We were greeted immediately upon entry and it was a bit snowy so he allowed me and my sister out the side door where we parked, So nice and kind!! The place inside was simple cafeteria style set up. I will definitely buy chicken again for takeout. read more

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So dirty, the guy was on the phone the entire time, even when he took my order. The Gyro I ordered was not edible, the chicken was died pinkish orange and it tasted so bad I couldn't even eat one bite. 17$ down the drain. I can't believe anyone would eat here. read more

Ordered out so I cannot speak to the in-store experience but as far as food goes I have a few notes. First off the Beef patty is very good, crunchy and flavorful but I wish there was a bit more filling to crust ratio. The chicken was well seasoned, crispy and juicy I liked it a lot but the sides were very much lacking. The fries are oily and undercooked and the Mac and cheese tastes frozen and bland. The Chicken is absolutely the star and I recommended giving it a try but maybe go for something else on the side. read more

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Place is a disorganized mess. Stood at the counter for 14 minutes before the guy even asked what I needed. Then didn't have the sandwich I ordered? There's zero traceable way to find the name entered for online orders? Or even the name on the credit card that paid? The guy working really didn't speak English for shit either, so communication was useless. He started cooking once I told him I had already paid for a sandwich 40 minutes ago. WTF is going on here? read more

It wasn't as gross as expected, considering some other fried chicken places in the city. I feel like Portland really doesn't have a great fried chicken scene. That NFC place on the east end is way worse. This pace at least looked relatively clean. So yeah, I'm not going to be rushing back but I'm not a hater either. read more

Stopped here after we saw the "kebab" sign. We were about to drive to Bar Harbor and wanted something fast that wasn't the Golden Arches. It was quiet when we went in. The man behind the counter was friendly. I have been searching for something like a donner kebab for a long long time and their gyro wrap is the closest I have come across. The meat wasnt greasy like at some places. Really great portion size too. My husband had the marinated lamb chops which I tasted and thought were great. The kids had nuggets and fries which met with approval. The cook seemed to actually care about whether or not we enjoyed the food. We plan on returning. The only reason I gave 4 stars was because the restrooms are pretty gross. Lots of graffiti and damage and no towels to dry hands. read more

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I used to get good fried shrimp Recently got the worst food I have ever eaten in my whole life so I would not recommend them read more

This place was great. Five star compared to similar restaurants. I had lamb gyro meat on a bed of soft flavored rice with a salad with the whole thing covered in tiziki sauce. I also ordered a chicken breast that was fried and salty and delicious. Friendly service and someone came out to check on me and the quality if the food. It was really great. I appreciated them having items you can't typically get such as lamb and it was great. read more

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Pretty good fried chicken and shrimp, maybe even better than Popeyes or KFC but honestly for take out or delivery half of the time they forget your soda that was paid for and rarely remember to provide the right sauces such as hot sauce, ketchup or tartar even upon special requests nor napkins or forks. There's nothing more annoying than eating rice with your fingers without napkins, or shrimp with out sauce as that's the only thing sent. Otherwise this would be a 5 star review! read more

At both Portland locations, particularly Forest Ave, the staff don't know the difference between a leg and a wing, or a thigh and a breast, so delivery orders were always wrong. So the last time we wanted fried chicken, I went in to get takeout (August 2024 Forest Ave location) I had ordered online. When I got there the order was supposed to be ready, but even with no customers in they still hadn't started making it yet. I was bummed out to see the restaurant was pretty dirty - run down looking with filthy walls and a grimy vibe. Staff seemed totally checked out, moving super slow. A cook trudged in and set a huge uncovered tray of rice down in front of me on the counter where you pay, ie not a work space. We actually got sick from the food that time and haven't been back. Bottom line: it isn't even good when they get the order right. read more

Very dodgy looking chicken with freezer burn yet blood on the inside... how is that even possible? No wonder the place is always dead... except for the customer waiting 30 minutes for deep fried food. I have a theory about why this business is still open... read more

Kabab rice platters are the thing to get here. The shish kabab. Chicken is moist and flavorful, the salad is dressed with yogurt based tzatziki, and the rice is the king of it all. Stir fried with garlic and cardamom and tons of delicious spices...And starting at 9 bucks, you seriously cannot beat that. Seriously nothing better to say about this place. Lamb, beef, and chicken options available in shish kabab and kofta style. read more

Crown Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The service was phenomenal. Loved how friendly and nice they were. The vibe was nice, plenty of seating. The food was pretty good. Only mistake I had was I didn't tell them what not to put into the wrap. But that's my fault. Other than that, it was a quick eat and I enjoyed every bit of it! read more

Crown Fried Chicken - This is there Crispy Chicken Wrap. Pretty big right? - Southern Near Me - Portland, Maine

Crunchy warm flavorful with the right amount of salt fried chicken. Fast reliable not greasy. Yummy keep it coming

Food was horrible! Absolutely no love or thought goes into it. The Kafta didn't resemble anything that I have had from any culture that makes it. The rice was dry and the one sauce they offered has no taste. The almost $17 dollars I paid for one dish of dried chicken and old rice was a joke. This is the world version of this food I've ever eaten. read more

Food was good but very very salty could barely finish it. It was a take out order so no issue with service.

Service is great. Staff are friendly. Gyro. Fried chicken, rice and kafta are on fleek

Perhaps you have made the mistake of driving past Crown Fried Chicken, consider this review an opportunity to learn how to improve your quality of your life. Is it cheap? Yes. Does it satisfy all greasy cravings? Yes. Is it open late? Yes. The fries: the perfect crispy way to cheat your diet. The chicken: Freshly fried, delicious, and not even a little bit healthy. The rice: Deliciously seasoned. The platters: So much food... meat + salad + rice. The hot sauce: unexpectedly yummy. If you have cravings, this place can satisfy. read more

Pretty good fried chicken. The chicken taste like it was fried in oil that was used to fry other items like fish. Pretty good flavor and had a little bit of spice to it. Yummy Don't expect this place to look fancy. Just a straight up food joint serving good food read more

When I was a broke college student, I would have loved this place. As a 40 something with digestive issues, it's probably not something that I should eat often. They have an extensive menu and the chicken kabobs are actually better than the fried chicken. The fries were ok, but the onion rings not so much. We spent $23 and got a lot of food, but it's definitely a "you get what you pay for" situation. The staff was very friendly and that's always a plus read more

Dark, a bit lonely; a celebration of greasy food and all that fried chicken should never be. This is where dead chickens go to die, again. The Denny's in Mumbai had better food. The counter help is friendly, but slow. I'm sure they mean well, but there's no attention paid to tidiness or ambience. An understatement of course. A brass claw lamp and dream catcher would be an improvement in this sort of place. The menu is all over the map, cooked to order from whatever frozen, institutional foods I'm guessing they get every two months. Seats are greasy, the kind of mystery grease you'd find on a public bus... in one of those 'bad' neighborhoods...in New York. I wish they'd try harder, it doesn't necessarily take a native American citizen or Southerner to score fried chicken. The irony of course is passing the outside of the building on any given evening. It's deceptive, with bright Las Vegas like LED lights framing the large windows. A large, festive 'Open' sign in bright red neon. Did I mention the lights dance, like a truck stop casino? Well, they do. And it may be enticing for any naive soul who's not had the shock and horror of dining here. Like a venus fly trap, with burnt chicken wings inside it. Maybe they'll improve. But likely not. If two years hasn't done it, the best you can hope for is a change of management and a few sticks of dynamite. For me, going back isn't an option, I'd rather eat my dog's tail in fact. The experience was like a midlife crisis on a plate. Where's a KFC drive-thru when you need it? read more

Is it closed? They didn't answer the phone. I like the decor, kinda urban 1980's. Lots of low light, booths, Naugahyde, small tables, red menu signage, and a prominent soda machine. The place is a little dark, and third world, but that's how I like my chicken joints. It makes me feel I'm getting a bargain. I have only been here one time, but I found the fried chicken crispy, juicy, and well seasoned. Next time I may try the lamb chops and fries. I kinda like this place. I'll try again read more

This place suffers from what I like to call Great-Lost-Bear-Syndrome: they have a huge variety of food, but can't specialize in one thing. Crown fried chicken has fried chicken (no way!), but they also serve, philly cheesesteak subs, mac and cheese, fried seafood, pizza (by the slice or whole), kebabs, ice cream, burgers, desserts, fried appetizers, and that's only about half the menu. The menu is HUGE! But sadly, nothing really wow'ed me here. I had the chicken and a kebab plate. The kebab plate was pretty legit. Its one of the more pricier items here at $7.99, but pretty dang good. I prefer Babylon's more, but you'll save some dough here. The chicken was alright. Good, but not what I expect from a place with "fried chicken" in their name. It's like slightly glorified grocery store fried chicken. It was about $1-$1.50 per piece. You'll save more if you buy more. And if you get the massive 40 piece bucket, you'll be getting a ton of food for a fantastic price. I will say this place is very fairly priced. Nothing was too expensive. In fact, most items were a pretty good deal. And the late hours are a nice touch in a state that likes to shut down after 9PM. Would I come back? Yes, but only if I needed to go somewhere late or if I was looking to save some cash. Otherwise, this place is nothing to write home about (even though I just wrote about it above) read more

Crown Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Portland, Maine

Alwyas great food and prepared well. Always takes a bit to get the food but well worth when you do Definitely a "munchies" spot read more

I was thrilled, positively thrilled, to see a new Fried Chicken spot in town. I mean, since Kentucky Fried Chicken totally screwed up their biscuit recipe (have you tried them lately? Sawdust.) I have been in search of another fried chicken restaurant to scratch my occasional takeout itch. The fried chicken lacked flavor. It was fine. Just fine. The onion rings were horrible. Like cardboard covered in powdered cardboard batter and then deep-fried in cardboard oil. The fries were slightly better - but since they're right from the freezer (tasted like it at least) you can do better at home I bet. Don't knock yourself out trying this new joint. Leave it for the poor and desperate students. (But seriously students, you can do SO MUCH BETTER.) read more

Avoid. Stay away. Chicken is not good. I had the meanest of mean cravings for some fried chicken. Places like crown are quite popular in NYC and Jersey. (We actually have a crown fried chicken in JC) Anyway, I was looking forward to grubbing on some crispy chicken. Well, when I got there I was so shocked to see hardly any chicken! Guess it was a bad time? We put our order in. Got the food and the disappointment quickly followed. The chicken tasted like it had been fried in really old oil. The chicken itself was chewy which freaked me out a bit. And then we got sick later on that night. Soooo we won't be going back. I guess I'll just stick with Popeyes? I was really hoping for a "chicken spot" here in Portland. read more

New to the area and thought we'd try it out. The place looked dirty and the person was not wearing a mask. Still had hopes that when we got it home, it would at least be edible. Had a few bites of Gyro and tossed the rest in the garbage. The onion rings were not made there, can tell they were frozen and then tossed in fryer. My wife had the chicken, which was meh and the coleslaw was grey. Won't go back, that's for sure. read more

Place your fried chicken order asking for fresh/ made to order chicken. It is piping hot, not greasy, and very tender inside. I've had the same product that lays under a heat lamp for the next order, and it's just a grease bomb and cold...this was pretty darn good. I'm 4 stars on the fried chicken with the caveat that you buy it made to order. read more

There are 2 locations near me in Portland Maine, one right on forest Ave., which never answers the phone, and the other is on St.John Street. Was just on St.John, got a ride from a friend, passed by the place, saw the sign said 'free delivery'. Was a bit surprised to see that, as I called them once before, when I couldn't get through to the other CFC, and they said they didn't deliver. Tried calling them, but got 'Has a voice mail box that is full'. guess they aren't interested in making any money, so between lying to people about delivering and not answering the phone, they can keep their chicken and everything else on their menu as far as I'm concerned.... read more

I ordered takeout. Missing sauce for the chicken. Food was cold. Cheeseburger sub was stiff like it had been sitting for a while. No silverware for mashed potatoes. Awful for being right around the corner from my work... read more

Was there yesterday on Forest Avenue. Very satisfied with the fried chicken and fries. Both were delicious and clearly a value for the money. If you want a fancy place with linens and want to be waited on, go someplace else. If you want to eat, get up and leave, this is the place..I got the 8 pieces of chicken and fries, thinking at the price I paid, must be little pieces and a few fries. No, enough for 2 and best fried chicken I had in a lone time.. read more

Amazing restaurant/takeout place, just stopped in for a quick meal after a long day of exploring the area. Just got the tenders and fries but definitely will try the middle eastern food next time, it looked and smelled delicious. Wanted something reasonably priced and fast, that's just what I got. Such nice owners and workers, so kind and talked to us while we waited. Would go back again any time and would recommend to anyone passing through that wants something quick and delicious. read more

The go to studying or late night spot. The chicken is banging, the staff is also super chill.

Not worth your time or Money!!!! I stopped here for the first time for take out. When I returned home opened the chicken and only 1 piece of 10 pieces had meat on it. The other 9 were almost all bone. Never again will I give this establishment my money read more

Ordered the Chicken Gyro and fries. It was made fresh to order. However it did not resemble a typical gyro. It was just grilled chicken with onions and peppers in a flatbread. I was so disappointed there was no traditional yogurt sauce. read more

Went in on a Saturday at 4 to order dinner for me and my friends. Guy at the counter was rude and short with me. Ordered 2 gyros and some wings. I go to sit down and cashier tells me to come back up. I do and he tells me the only have 1 piece of pita bread left but the will do my gyro on a bed of lettuce and rice. I tell him just cancel one and he glares at me. He gives me my money back and I sit while waiting for my friend who was with me to order. He tried to order pizza and they tell him they are out. At this point he sits with me while I wait for my wings and gyro. Food comes out and we quickly left to escape the dirty looks of the cashier and owner. Food was bland and dry. Gyro was horrible. Chicken tasted old. I will not be back. read more

Never again will I eat here. Not only is this place super confusing because they have about every kind of food you could imagine, but also, it doesn't taste like anything you would want to repeatedly put into your body. I split a gyro, fries, and some fried chicken. The fries were flaccid, the chicken was cold and greasy(not greasy in the "good fried chicken" way, greasy in that "I've been under the warmer too long" way), and the gyro was also very oily. An hour or so after consuming this food, let's just say, my stomach was unhappy. Crown reminds me of one of those Manhattan to-go places that you enter at 4am after a hearty session at the bar... But unfortunately, this isn't Manhattan, and this place isn't open til 4. read more

What the heck is this place trying to be? KFC? A kebab shop? Red Lobster? Daily Queen? They have it all, but sometimes when you have ALL the choices, you really have no choices. That seems to be the case with this place. I came in with my brother - who really wanted fried chicken - and I was really curious about the kebab. Although the menu is so expansive that the kebab section is actually partially obscured by the counter. If they stopped adding items this probably wouldn't have ended up being a problem. I ended up settling for a gyro, because the purchase of a kebab seemed to require getting an entire meal combo. I just wanted something small. It was OK by Portland gyro standards. My brother claimed that the fried chicken was pretty good. This place probably isn't worth visiting, unless you're entertaining a handful of relatives with a variety of food likes/dislikes and who have a penchant for mediocre fast food. My 'white whale' search for a good kebab shop in Southern Maine continues. read more

I never thought I would see a CFC in Maine. I am so thrilled! CFC is the type of joint you would find in a large city on a street corner. They have everything...and more importantly they everything is delicious. Favorites of mine, both at this location and at the many other locations that I have tried include: fried chicken, pizza, buffalo wings (I skip the buffalo sauce and go straight for the hot sauce, which is served on every table with their fried chicken), cheese steak and Jamican Beef Pasties. The staff is very friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. I really, really am impressed with the quality of the food and the dedication of the staff. Thank you so much for bringing some Big City to Portland. The local pizza and wings was driving me freaking bonkers. read more

This is really decent, affordable fried chicken. When Crown opened, I felt like our little city of Portland had finally arrived - we had a new, chain, chicken place. I finally got around to trying it, take out on our way home from a couple of days out of town. 5 pieces of chicken - our choice of pieces, and an order of fries for less than $10. The fries weren't great - much like McDonalds but a little more dense. And I really enjoyed the chicken. Crispy outside, juicy and flavorful inside. This isn't my favorite fried chicken in Portland - that's actually at Rosie's in Commercial Street, but I'll definitely come back again. Besides, they're open until 2am, and they also have ice cream. This could be convenient so close to campus! read more