They cook outside and you'll be eating outside at this friendly, rustic establishment. While it…read morewasn't the vinegar-laden Cornell-style poultry I had anticipated, the chicken was large and juicy. The ribs were wider pieces, not the usual spare ribs or baby backs. They had a good sauce that was more tangy than sweet. Since it's near Syracuse, salt potatoes are on the menu. They're only open Saturday and Sunday, 10am until they run out.

Ever since I was introduced to this place I have to come every weekend while they are open. Their…read moreBBQ chicken is by far the best BBQ chicken around, even the thought of it makes my mouth water. The staff is extremely friendly and have AMAZING customer service! They even sell vacuumed sealed chicken and ribs, and inform you how to cook it so it takes just good. I made sure my freezer is stocked for the winter! If you haven't tried this place you definitely should! (They are only open seasonally)

Bottom line up front...I am a big fan. Generous portions that are full of flavor and worth the…read moremoney! It took a bit of time to get our food, but once I realized that it was cooked to order I understood the wait. Then once I saw the portions I thought..."bonus". Then once I took my first bite I forgot about the wait time and was like oh hell yea!!!! Large crispy moist and FULL of flavor chicken. I did not specifically drive here from Marcellus to eat here...but as good as it was I could see making the drive from Marcellus just for this chicken. Total FAN... Totally a Friends and Family recommendation and Yelp Bookmark.

I remember watching people on Tiktok eating Dave's hot chicken and I would sit there with my mouth…read morewatering.. so when it came to Syracuse I knew I had to try it! When it first opened, I went opening day and the line was wrapped around the plaza and people said they had been waiting 3 hours! I decided to go back a few weeks later and there was a very small line but the wait was quite long. My first impression was good - god quality chicken, good fries, good flavor, but not much spice. I recently wanted to try again but this time I ordered take out. I tried the medium chicken sandwich and there was almost no flavor this time? I should've gotten spicier but there wasn't anything there at all.. It did come with a lot of their Daves sauce but I was expecting more flavor from that as well. I think it's fun to have every once in a while - a good new chain to have nearby!

The Funky Chicken is a restaurant located in the Turning Stone food court. I decided to eat at the…read morefood court because the restaurants at Turning Stone are extremely overpriced. Anyways I ordered the classic fried chicken sandwich with Mac and cheese. The chicken sandwich was decent. The chicken itself was crispy and it wasn't dry, but it lacked flavor. The bun was surprisingly toasted nicely and had some flavor to it. The problem was that there was some type of sauce on the sandwich which tasted decent, but it smelt really bad. I felt like I had to brush my teeth after eating the sandwich. In addition, the pickles on the sandwich didn't taste fresh at all. The Mac and cheese was serviceable, but it was nothing to brag about. The noodles were generic and the cheese had little flavor. I understand it was food court food, but the meal came to almost $9 so I was hoping for something a little better. In conclusion, The Funky Chicken is eatable, but it isn't worth the price.

So, the improve Yelp prompt suggested answering the question "is this place romantic?" It's not…read morecertainly a typical date venue, but some say that if couples don't share an interest in historically relevant food stands at state fairs the relationship could be in trouble. The chicken offers a perfect balance of smoke and vinegary marinade, and the salt potatoes are great too. Obviously this review isn't recent but my 2019 memory is strong. And I hope Bakers is back in 2022 after sitting out 2021.

Bakers Chicken Coop is a staple each and every year at the NY State fair for as many years as I've…read morebeen alive. It is named for the man who invented the Cornell College BBQ sauce as well as the chicken nugget! Their BBQ chicken is like nothing you have tasted anywhere else due to that special sauce/marinade. I am not talking about that "red sauce" that a lot of people associate with the word bbq, it is more of a savory marinade. I recommend getting at least the 1/4 chicken, and the salt potatoes are a Syracuse must have. They are small potatoes perfectly brined then soaked in butter that date back to the 1800s salt miner industry here. Everything is tender and perfectly cooked. Prices are reasonable! Stop by here at least once during the fair, you'll find them on restaurant row in the same iconic building, sandwiched between the colliseum/horse barns/ and sheep barn.

Waited in drive thru for 10 minutes behind one car, I don't know what was going on but it looked…read morelike the car driver and the drive thru person were having a casual conversation and didn't care that paying customers were waiting. I've been told by credible sources that their employee's ignore customers to do drugs in the back. When it first opened and was being run by a bunch of managers it was very good. My second time there after grand opening my chicken was old hard and stringy, and shrimp was break your teeth hard. Needless to say, ill never go back, and everytime I drive by the place is barren, so I assume they haven't gotten any better.

Walked in the door and was told by someone not in uniform they were short staffed. Only counter…read moreperson was at drive thru. She never looked at me waiting at the counter, instead she grabbed the last few pieces of chicken and yelled at the top of her lungs at 2 guys standing in the back. Didn't feel like waiting. Too bad because when I hav gotten food there is was very good.

Everytime I went here, food was either burnt (hard, overcooked skin) or not available (yes, I went…read moreonce and KFC had no chicken.) Service at the counter was indifferent.

Incredibly unprofessional and incompetent staff. Came in for an interview and and left completely…read moredisgusted. There's no reason I should be sitting here for 30 minutes late for an interview at a fast food establishment, that's unheard of. I would hate to see this place if it was actually busy. 0 stars

We ended up here as a happy accident. We didn't realize the brewery was closed at this location and…read morewere thrilled to find this spot open instead. Upon entering we found a really cute place with tables and some bar seating. It has a cute and casual atmosphere with popular songs playing but in blue grass style. It wasn't busy because they just opened for the day so we were seated immediately. We were happy to see they carried beer from Wayland, a local brewery from our area. We ordered drinks and food and it came out quickly. Our server was attentive and was able to speak to all our menu questions to ensure we got what we needed. I ordered a class of Pinot Grigio and the Martha salad with grilled chicken. It was absolutely delicious, very flavorful and tasty. The cilantro and dates were a nice add on to a salad. The dates were a nice sweet contrast to the salty goat cheese. I was impressed that they had a lot of healthy and gf options that were wonderful and didn't feel like an afterthought on the menu. I am told the blackstrap bbq chicken sandwich was wonderful. The chicken and onion straws were nice and crispy. The bbq sauce wasn't overpowering but added a nice addition to the sandwich. The onion ring on top was a huge bonus and the fries were perfection, possibly the star of the show. I'd highly recommend if you are in the area. We hope to be able to come back another time soon.

I've been sitting on their patio for 15 mins now with no service and not even a second glance from…read moreany of the three waitresses. One party of five seated after me has already been seated and served. Since they're not interested in serving me, I'm not interested in staying. Unacceptable and disappointing.

Came back for graduation and this place is still the stuff. Maybe it's nostalgia but the chicken…read morewith creamy garlic as the flavor is by fast the best flavor. The other flavors are kind of meh but this flavor and price make the trip well worth it. Ate this all the time when is in school so perhaps this was mostly a trip down memory lane but great nonetheless

This restaurant has delicious Hong Kong bbq, I been here about 8x in past 4 wks, the scallion…read morechicken is my go to, but most recently I had the roast pig - consistently delicious. The interior is plain but clean and quiet. The seating is limited but I never had issue finding a seat . A real gem on the hill, this type is usually only found in a large city with a Chinatown. Btw the prices are very reasonable.