I was in the mood for fried chicken, i drove 32 miles to eat at this yelp referred place. I had the five piece chicken dinner plate with mashed potato, coleslaw and barbecue beans. I was in fried chicken paradise!!! Service was slow, no refill on iced tea. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Dinners plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

Chicken and Waffles was fantastic, some of the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. Family owned for 67 years. Everyone was patient and friendly with good service. Old school nice location. Not a lot of seats but absolutely worth the wait! read more

Dinah's Chicken - Front - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

Personally I like this fried chicken more than Roscoe's. I know I know but Dinah's breading and flavor are more consistent. Not overly fried and juicy tender meat. People keep coming in and out of the restaurant walking out with buckets and trays of just fried chicken. If that doesn't tell you something good let me tell you more. They even have batter fried fish and shrimp. They're also not overly breaded or fried. My mom loves the fried liver and gizzards mix. So crunchy!!! As for the sides it's hit or miss. I feel that their Mac needs more cheese or something. Their waffles are delish. Signature pineapple slaw is a must even though it's not my favorite. I like their mashed potatoes a lot. Add the gravy so creamy!!! I also really like their rolls. Thick yet soft. They also have a variety of pies that you can get with ice cream!!! I love their apple pie with vanilla ice cream but there are so many other flavors to choose from. Highly recommend historic Dinah's for your fried chicken cravings!!! read more

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Our neighbor gave us some of their chicken and we loved it so we stopped by Dinah's! We were seated quickly and food came by pretty fast. There's a take away version of the chicken dinner but it's not available dine in. We ended up getting one chicken dinner meal, which includes three pieces of chicken, two sides and a dinner roll. They also have a $1 drumstick special for every $5 spent. The chicken again was tasty and didn't need extra condiments. Nice crunch and juicy. The mashed potatoes and gravy were as expected. The macaroni and cheese were creamy but could use a little pepper. There's available parking in the lot though if it gets busy street parking is available close by. Bathrooms are pretty nice too. read more

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Got seated right away for an early lunch. Ordered 2 pieces plus mash w gravy and Cole slaw. Their Cole salad is the usual cabbage plus pineapple. There lots of pineapple chunks adding a sweetness. It was tasty. I liked the chicken but it could have used more flavors. Salt was fine. I wouldn't call this southern fried chicken tho. The restaurant is small with a lot of tables. The wait staff was friendly. I wouldn't go out of my way for this place, but if a group of us were going I'd happily try it again. read more

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Bottom-Line: Mid-level family-owned entrenched fried chic recipe that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but is an okay place to get a bite to eat now and then. Preface: Ordered Postmates, so results may vary -- especially when dining in. I ordered the 3-piece mixed chicken with roll and two sides. With tip and my Uber-one subscription, the grand total came out to 25$ in 2024. Sojourning from Glendale, the 3-piece still came in surprisingly still hot, but the mix chicken consisted of : wing, thigh, leg. For $25 dollars, I'm leaving a lot on the table to be desired. Would it hurt to sub a thigh for a breast? Not too much meat on 'em bones. I also ordered two of the more popular sides -- mac 'n cheese and mashed potato and gravy. The chicken was just okay. No knockout punch. Skin had a darkened crisp thinner membrane similar to what any person with makeshift homemade fryer can potentially make right at home. Or like dare I say a fancy restaurant not specializing in fried chicken can make. Doesn't mean it's bad. But it does mean it is limited in taste. The chicken however was -- for the most part -- super juicy. The skin just lacked any real defined flavor. Could be seasoned better. Roll tasted like a french roll for sandwiches, so whatevs. I did not receive mac'n cheese and mashed potatos and gravy. Instead, I just received two mac 'n cheese sides. The sides are super small. The Mac'n Cheese was the low-part of the meal. Super bland. Had zero flavor. Tasted just above grocery boxed mac'n cheese. How is this popular, I don't know. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Macaroni & Cheese. Bland. Itty,bitty side. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

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This is a classic fried chicken spot established in 1967 and family owned ever since. Their wonderful chicken recipe has with stood over time and it didn't fail to satisfy that savory fix. They were quite busy, but the staff was very helpful. All the interesting chicken art on the wall really had a nice ambience. read more

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Well this is about as close to my mother's, grandmother's and everybody else's mother or grandma out there during the 50's thru the 60's fried chicken from a cast iron pan coated with only flour shaken in a brown paper bag, with salt and pepper. Back then the only chicken with a wet egg and flour dredge, and maybe Buttermilk batter was KFC. Mom didn't know anything about a 11 spices, other than two, salt and pepper. Now I love a good crunchy fried chicken that is now ubiquitous, (Popeyes', Vons, Ralph's, KFC, Church's, Pioneer etc.) it's not what was typical in anyone's household. Now I didn't grow up in the south, but my mom's family was from Arkansas, and you'd thought she'd know about buttermilk and egg's dips. But no my friend she didn't and never but never did such a thing. And don't get me started on mashed potatoes. Dinah's serves the real thing with little tiny chunks of potato in there. Praise the lord! I only have two issue's. I live in Pasadena and she's too far away and I'm not crazy about her gravy. I grew up with milk gravy from the pan drippings. So next time I'll pass on the gravy. Finally, everyone in the shop was so lovely. Made the visit all that more special. Oh, I almost forgot. As I approached the front door two women were walking out the door with a cart carrying several huge aluminum pans filled to the brim with what I assume was fried chicken with several sides. It had to be enough for at least 50 some people. Now if that isn't an endorsement I don't know what is. read more

This place serves some of the best fried chicken I've ever tasted, and it pairs perfectly with their classic sides! Honestly, I'd choose this spot over KFC or any other chain any day. The flavor is unmatched! And let me tell you about the gravy--it's absolutely delicious! This is a must-try for anyone who loves great comfort food! read more

Dinah's was very good back in the day. Seeing the old cafe style restaurant brought back fun memories. However, tonight the chicken just wasn't the same. The breading was not the same. It was thin, bland, burnt and the chicken was undercooked. It was too rubbery. Suffice it to say that on our way home we had to make a fast stop at another restaurant due to stomach issues. It's just not the same Dinah's Chicken that I remember. The sides were still very delicious though. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Undercooked chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

Wow, Dina's Chicken where have you been all my life?! I've lived in Glendale for over 40 years, and somehow this was my first time ordering from Dina's... and let me tell you, it won't be the last! I ordered for a family gathering and everything was absolutely amazing. The chicken? Perfectly fried, crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside . The sides were just as impressive -- the mashed potatoes were smooth and savory, the pineapple coleslaw was a refreshing twist (seriously delicious), and the mac and cheese was a hit with the kids creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Ordering online was super easy, and everything was hot, fresh, and ready for pickup right on time. Big thank you to Dina's for making our gathering so tasty. read more

every time I eat here, or get take out, I think to myself "why don't I eat here every day?" the food, the staff, the vibe, all utterly top notch. & it seems so simple, but maybe that's their secret... Big fan! hugs & kisses-jj read more

We always buy for to go! We had breakfast today, the server doesn't deserve to be on that position. She doesn't know how to answer the customer. I fond a hair on my plate and show it to her. The answer that I get is we don't have any blond hair here but I saw a girl who has a blond hair. No matter what it is... blond or white she should acknowledge the complaint, I'm not asking for a free breakfast nor discount coz I can pay for my food. Just a courtesy to apologize is comfortable to hear! But her face is so top and talking to the blond girl who's also working there. After we pay our bill, we left never left any tip coz she don't deserve it and we are upset! First time we eat out not giving any tip! Sorry... poor service! Not even deserve to have 1 star read more

The Chicken & Waffle is a must. Who's created this combo? Thank you. . The Waffles is crispy yet soft. The chicken has its own style of crispness which is good. The place is small but clean and nice country style feeling. It's located inside a small shopping center so parking is limited. read more

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Stumbled across this place today, and I'm really glad we gave it a shot! We ordered the 2 piece n waffle, as well as the chicken liver and gizzard. The breading is amazing,, not too much and perfectly crispy. The servers were also very kind, which made our experience all the better. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

I'm obsessed, to a fault, with this place! Oh my, the fried chicken is incredible. The BEST! Better than homemade. The sides are shockingly good. It's hard to find good country food in LA. This is great country food. The max and cheese is also great. Haven't had other sides. read more

Best Mac n cheese eva. Pecan pie was the best I ever had. It was like a dopamine hit so big. I got lost for few seconds from the deliciousness of the pecan pie and its wonderful crust. I ive a pecan pie lust now. Fried chicken like a pro they did Place needs a facelift but the food is fire Friendly staff and service Def be back soon. Thanks y'all Love ur ambience there. Old school cowboy feel. Ahh is that why you show that 1967 menu!!!! Cause the place is suppose to be from the 1960 I guess when the Vietnam war was poppin. Thanks for staying around. And the place was packed when I came for a to-go order. read more

We've been coming to Dinah's for years now. It's our local go-to for chicken. Love the coleslaw best, but the potato and macaroni salads are good as well. We think of it (especially) when we're doing something picnic-y; Shakespeare at Griffith, Jazz at LACMA, or any number of outings! The perfect intersection of tasty and easy. Staff is always great. read more

Comfort food at its finest. Always nice a greasy. Service is swift and polite. Ambiance is old but very clean and orderly. Absolutely would recommend. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

It's not even worth reviewing. If you come here, expect your food to come out at least 35 min. When inquired about our food, the waitress said it's because there's a big party ahead of your order. There were only 2 tables ahead of ours. The food was mediocre and it would have been better if we went to IHOP instead. Will not be returning to this place. read more

Dinah's is one of my favorite places to get fried chicken. They never disappoint!!! I got the chicken & waffles and it was amazing.

One of our favorites ! You want chicken it's the best. Much better than Kentucky Fried Chicken. Been going there and the one in Burbank since I was much young read more

Dinah's Chicken - My husband and I - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

The good: Waffle was excellent The mid: Chicken was juicy in the way that the Costco chickens are, kind of slimy, like they are commercial food grade instead of artisan food grade if that makes sense. The bad: Dining room seating is wayyy too tight. I was sat in a corner table and the waitress missed me repeatedly for refills on drinks and when trying to flag anyone down for the check. Price: On the high side of reasonable. Conclusion: I would not venture out of my way to go back, but if I were at an event nearby and people wanted to eat there I wouldn't object. read more

underrated fried chicken! i love this place. it's such a gem to glendale. it's a mom and pops place, the chicken is sooooo juicy and soooo good. i always get the chicken and waffles. variety of hot sauce(trust me this is important). they occasionally have deals for drumsticks. i haven't tried their pies but i really should next time. everyone is friendly. parking could be a little challenging. read more

It's just as good as Gus's fried Chicken in Burbank, but this place has better sides. My brother got the mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy. I got mac salad and mac & cheese. The mashed potatoes and mac & cheese are the best sides we had at this restaurant. The mac salad is bland and something I wouldn't recommend. As a matter of fact, the mac salad at Ralph's supermarket is far superior. The mashed potatoes has a light gravy which is flavorful and comes in a good size portion. The mac & cheese comes with several kinds of cheese and also comes in a generous amount. I would definitely come back. The best fried chicken in Glendale. read more

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Fire , food and service was excellent Stumbled upon Dinahs by accident. Definitely recommend read more

I had heard about this place as a good "local" spot, so I had to try it once. I really wanted to like it more; what I got was overpriced food that was akin to a chain restaurant. Such a shame. Chicken - They pressure fry their chicken, which keeps them juicy but nothing else. Sure, the seasoning is great, but texturally there's nothing else to it. I was looking for any kind of crunch but couldn't find it. If there's no crunch, what are we doing here? Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - The mashed potatoes tasted and had the consistency of something I'd expect from a chain restaurant. Salty and dense. The gravy was a bit better seasoned. Mac & Cheese - If you like your mac & cheese sauced up, you'll be disappointed. Again, nothing to write home about. In a nutshell, it wasn't great. There's massively better fried chicken from a certain Filipino chain that's like 10 min away from here....and you'll get more food for less. read more

This might be one of, if not THE, best chicken place in town. They said if the colonel has their recipe, then he'd be a general--i'm not contesting that. The chicken is fried perfectly, not too salty, and all the spices permeates the the chicken meat down to the bone. Sometimes with fried chicken you have to eat the meat together with the crispy skin to make sure you get all the flavor. If you're like me who likes to strip your chicken naked, usually either you get crispy skin that is too salty or you get crispy skin that is just right, but the you're left with bland chicken meat. At Dinah's you can have your crispy skin and eat (the meat). Truly the best experience. The pies are fine, the gizzards are not bad, and the sides kinda alright, but the chicken is to die for. read more

Was introduced to this spot by a friend. We went together to dine in. This is my first dine in experience for fried chicken. The chicken was very crispy on the skin and the meat itself was juicy & tender on the inside. The promotion to add more drumsticks came clutch. Mygroup ordered more drumsticks. And it was enough chicken for me to upgrade from the regular chicken dinner to jumbo dinners for "cheap". A lot of my friends that saw my social media post asked about this spot. This seems to be slept on by many. Very lowkey spot. Very friendly service, very prompt. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Chicken Dinner - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

Went here for dinner with friends tonight. Everyone enjoyed an excellent chicken meal. The chicken was crispy and delicious and it came with two sides (your choice), which were generous. Try the pineapple coleslaw! Prices are reasonable and they offer a modest cash discount. I used to live not far from this place and ate here then - but that was long ago. The restaurant is a fixture and has been updated and seems quite popular. Try it! read more

Dinah's Chicken - It's as delicious as it looks. The pineapple coleslaw is a winner. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

So happy with my experience here! The ambience is so cozy, warm, and inviting. The servers are all so nice and helpful. And omg - the CHICKEN was perfect. As a girl from the south living here in Los Angeles, it can be hard to find fried chicken that lives up to the name, but this was just phenomenal. Definitely recommend stopping in for breakfast or lunch or dinner (chicken & waffles are served all day!) read more

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The service went well and the fried chicken was nice and juicy and flavorful. The gravy on the mash potatoes was good and I also got the mac and cheese its good if you love the baked style over the creamy. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Box O' Chicken Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

Let me tell y'all something. I had no idea what I was getting myself into coming to this place. I was expecting a decent meal, but what I got was me questioning my waitress as to who made this chicken because I was fully convinced that their mama needed to be slapped. The chicken was fried to a Golden Crisp, and tasted just as good as it looked. The flavors and juices that bursted in my mouth with the first bite of chicken can only be described as a cataclysmic, miracle, destined by God. I instantly felt as if I had time traveled to the past of when fried chicken first received its fame. And I haven't even gotten to the buttery, soft, yet crispy deliciousness of that delectable waffle. ANNNNDDD then I messed around and put some of that apple butter on my waffle! Good God almighty. This place needs to protected by armored guards. The customer service was just as sweet as the syrup I drizzled on my waffle. 10/10, I highly recommend. read more

Dinah's Chicken - 3 piece chicken thigh with waffle. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

A gem of a place serving the area for decades. The food is consistently tasty from their pineapple coleslaw, mashed potatoes, dinner breads to of course the incredible chicken. My only complaint is how much the prices have gone up. Feeding a family of four w an order is almost 30% more than what I paid not that long ago. read more

Service was friendly and fast. Wonderful fried chicken and coleslaw was fabulous as were their pies which we took home to eat later. Generous portions! read more

Thanks again Linda. My favorite chicken in the world. The dollar drumstick add on is a great deal. The new breakfast and chicken sandwich adds variety. Love the extended breakfast hours. Derek read more

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The best fried chicken in Southern California! Dare I say the country? You have to eat it with the apple butter. The sides are also amazing. read more

i saaw dinah's chicken on one of my youtube shorts, it looked really good so i decided to come and try them out. as a first time customer, here are my thoughts and opinion about this place. - parking is really nice and convenient. - relaxing and comfortable outdoor seating. as i walked in it was a bit awkward because no one greeted me until i was ready to place my order but that's fine. the girlie who helped me decided what i wanted to try was soo sweet and helpful. absolutely lovely! i ordered myself the box o ' chicken box that comes with 3 pieces of shit, 2 sides, &' 1 bread roll. i also ordered myself some fries on the side as well. the 2 sides that i decided to try was their Mac n cheese & mash potatoes. i also got my their pineapple coleslaw as an extra. here is my opinion on the meal : let's start with their chicken. i have to say their chicken is really really good. the skin of the chicken was nice and crispy. i love spreading honey on top of my chicken to get a better taste. i would rate their chicken a 9.5/10. the mac n cheese that i ordered was okay, nothing special. it was a bit dry and i do prefer a wet/sticky cheesey consistency. i would rate their mac n cheese a 3/10. their mash potatoes was really good. gravy tasted good. you can't go wrong with mashed potatoes. lol. i would rate their mashed potatoes a 7.5/10. i ordered their pineapple coleslaw and i am a huge coleslaw fan but this one was probably my least favorite coleslaw i have ever tried. i think the pineapple flavor just throws my palette off. i would have to rate their coleslaw a 0/10. the fries were good though. had a good crunch to their fries and seasoning was okay. i would rate their fries a 6.5/10. their swiss roll bread is nothing special. i thought it was gonna have like a Hawaiian kind of taste but it just plain old bread lol. the arnold palmer was refreshing. my overrall opinion is that this place is good for their chicken. I'd give them that. i would rather come here than go to popeyes or kfc and that is probably the only reason why i would come back. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Arnold Palmer - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

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I was pleased with the dinner I had an Dinah's Chicken. I ordered the 3 piece chicken dinner, the chicken was flavorful and satisfying, the skin was crispy on the outside hot and juicy on the inside very satisfying. The plate was served with a breast, thigh, and wing, a refresh baked dinner roll and a choice of two sides, I went old school mashed potatoes and pineapple coleslaw. The service at Dinah's was excellent, my server was friendly and made sure everything was to my liking, and it certainly was to my liking. To conclude my my meal I had a slice of the Dinah's house made chocolate crème pie which oh so good. I gladly recommend this restaurant. read more

Dinah's Chicken - Fried chicken dinner - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

Excellent fried chicken restaurant in Glendale! It's an institution that has been around since 1967. Easy online ordering, and the food was ready fast. Dedicated parking lot and easy pickup. We ordered the Family Special + a couple sides. The chicken, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, fries, and stuffing were all delicious. Reasonably priced and good portion sizes. Overall I highly recommend checking out this place if you are craving comfort food! read more

Dinah's Chicken - Box of chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Glendale, California

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