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    Donahoo's Golden Chicken

    3.5 (220 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, American
    Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Priscilla T.

    The chicken was not good at all. The color was light and had no flavor. The coleslaw is nothing but mayonnaise. I drove 45mins to try it after seeing a TikTok. No way! Waste of time and money.

    It's says closed and will return at 3pm
    Luis Nick C.

    Came here today 8/4/25 and it was closed during normal business hours. I got here at 12:40pm. Not very professional to be closed during normal business hours

    Mr. C.

    I finally got to try this little chicken spot. Honestly great chicken, especially in the area where we don't really have spots like this. That fried chicken breast was crisp and the chicken had a nice tender feeling. Those fries were good as well, nothing stood out but good. And let's talk about that bread, great addition to the fried chicken, a nice fattening piece of bread, not bad either. Fried Chicken: 8.2 Fries: 7.2 Bread: 6.8

    Fried bug and a piece of the other bugs butt

    Found fried pincher bugs in my food. I called just to let them know so they can check their oil but the lady said she's "never heard of that" ... so I'm posting it here so they can hear abt it

    crave the crisp
    Leilani M.

    Sometimes ladies have that craving once a month. You know we women are a very interesting being. We have our good days and bad days like anyone.. but there are those special times when we need certain things to tame ourselves. When it is available a hop skip and a jump away I am satisfied. The owner here is friendly and accommodating with a warm welcome ready to make some craveable eats. This is the original location a small shop to order and take home. If you need a carbo load the rolls are homemade.

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    The food is made to order, be prepared to wait if you're a walk-in. Otherwise you can call ahead. The food is a good portion for whichever meal you get. I typically get the fillet lunch special and the chicken strips are large. They do accept card or tap.

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    Brian O.

    Decades late to the party! I've heard about Donahoo's when I was in high school and I never thought a humble building would have amazing food. The fried chicken here is one of the best I've had and the mojo potatoes here are by far the BEST potatoes I have ever had. You cannot really go wrong here. I tried the tenders here and it's also really good. The gizzard were good but can't really say I'd try them again. Overall I'd stick to the chicken and potatoes. The one thing I do like about this location is that you can call ahead of time which is better than the Pomona location. The food takes a while to make, usually 20-30 minutes. Parking in the front is pretty limited so I suggest parking in the Chinese restaurant right beside Donahoo's. Overall, an epic place for fried chicken and potatoes!

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    This is my favorite chicken spot in Riverside. I love the potatoes and the cole slaw is tasty. Can't forget the bread

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    Great food, and great service, the potatoes and the roll is the star not the chicken lol but it's still good just not the star

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    1 year ago

    They put me on holding and took care of all the other customers. I hung up. I used to go there in person but not anymore.

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    Food was hot and delicious and staff was very pleasant and talkative. You will have to wait a little bit, but that's why it is fresh

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    Me and my husband got really sick from this place it was horrible every time we pass by it reminds us not to ever try it again

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    Good chicken potatoes super good freshly made to order good service and small area for parking but don't miss this little building area

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