Since I put my man onto Drumstik's s a month ago, he's been craving it. On a Friday night around 8pm he tried calling a few times to place an order, but nobody answered, and even the online ordering wasn't working for him. We checked online and it said they were open, so we just drove over, even though I thought they might be closed. To our surprise, they were open, but because we couldn't order in advance, we had to wait for the order we were trying to have ready for pickup. It was pretty annoying that nobody was picking up the phone, that's bad business. I waited in the car while my man went in. Don't ask me why he thought coleslaw was the only side that came with the family meal, it looked gross and nobody in our house even wanted to touch it. The JJ fries were okay, nothing amazing, but the fried chicken was good as usual. Maybe they were just too busy or maybe they ignored business because they didn't want to work hard, so they didn't answer the phone and ignored their online ordering system. Overall, the chicken never disappoints, but they really need to prevent people from wasting time. We'll probably keep coming back for the chicken. read more

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We came here for dinner the other day. I was kind of skeptical on it but i was surprised. My view of chicken joints lately is that i expect higher quality do to the competition. We got a bucket of chicken and a side order of wings. The chicken was fried fresh and served hot and juicy. I literally bit into a thigh and it burst. It was nice and crispy. We had a bunch of sides but I only had the mac and cheese and some potato wedges. The mac and cheese tasted great creamy and flavorful. The potato wedges were hot and crispy too. Service was fairly quick. Considering they fry the chicken to order. I would definitely come back soon. read more

Drumstik Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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f you're in Bridgeport and craving good BBQ (or just fried chicken done right), Drumstik Bar-B-Q is one of those spots that hits. It's not fancy -- just honest, soulful food that reminds you of why you love this kind of cooking. The fried chicken is what I tend to rattle on about when someone asks. The breading is thin and crispy, not overstuffed or soggy, and under that crust is juicy, tender meat. One Yelp reviewer said the breading was "thin and crispy... perfectly done." And people constantly praise the ribs -- they say they "fall off the bone." I also tried some sides, and they hold up. The macaroni & cheese is creamy and comforting, the collard greens have that deep, rooted flavor you hope for, and the yams are sweet without being cloying. One thing I noticed: the menu is not huge, but the items on it are solid. When you walk in (or when you pick up your order), the atmosphere is straightforward. This place is about the food first, the vibe second. Expect a no-frills counter, friendly staff, the smell of fried chicken and smoke greeting you on arrival. It feels like many of the longtime customers already know their orders -- that sort of local, dependable energy. Some quirks: because it's more of a "classic BBQ / soul food" spot, timing can matter -- if you hit it at a busy time, you might wait a bit. Also, some folks say the sides are hit or miss depending on when you go. But when everything is on -- chicken crispy, ribs juicy, sides balanced -- Drumstik shows what it's capable of. If I were telling you to try it: go for the fried chicken and ribs first, grab a couple sides to round things out, be ready to wait a little if it's busy, and savor the fact that this is the kind of place where flavor and soul come through more than polish read more

Everytime I come here the food is amazing. My normal go to meal is the BBQ pulled pork sandwiches which in my opinion there best item. But ive had the mac n cheese as well as wings from here which are also good. The staff is very polite and accommodating. You can eat there but its small. This is more of a take out spot so the decor is relatively simple. read more

I love fried chicken, and could recommend a few places in the Springfield, MA area but Drumstik is my favorite in Bridgeport. The chicken is perfect, but the Mac 'n cheese and coleslaw are just as high on quality. No slacking on sides! read more

so yum! yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy delicious chicken, amazing sides and GREAT staff. guy at the register Joe is great. so funny so cute read more

They have the best fried chicken in Fairfield County. If you want fried chicken this is the place.

Delicious food, we have gotten only shared foods, so meat by the pound and sides. We have tried the pulled chicken (great), pulled pork (amazing), brisket (best I've ever had), pork belly (not my thing - my husband said it was pretty good). For sides we've had the corn muffins, Mac and cheese, beans and collard greens. All great, you'll want seconds. Price is also very reasonable! My only star off was for 2 reasons- 1. there is no clear information on allergies (I.e., gluten free, nuts, dairy, etc.). We are usually fine, but we had people over with gluten allergy and could not get a straight answer. 2. The food is not the most consistent, which is not unusual for a restaurant, but more so it seems like different recipes being used. read more

The good is what I hear the bad is I have not been there yet. Hoping to go soon. I'm going within the next couple of weeks plenty of chicken wings to be had watching March madness basketball read more

The fried chicken was amazing and the breading was thin and crispy. Perfectly done! Had the mac and the yams for sides and both were excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Drumstik Bar-B-Q - Fried chicken! - Barbeque Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

If you're ever in the area. This is a "must-have". The BBQ is always amazing and they offer many sauces to complement your meal. The service is always speedy and efficient. The quality of the food is amazing and always thoroughly cooked through. They offer plenty of sides from Mac and cheese, yams, deviled egg as well as the fried chicken is tasty. It can be a busy environment at lunch sometimes but its well worth the wait but it definitely feels like a home spot whenever i get the food. read more

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Best Drumsticks I have ever had. Crispy, juicy and full of flavor. Decent prices too.

If ever there was a place whose fried chicken tastes like my mom's, this is it! I am hooked. The orders are fresh, and the food is still hit when I get home. They seem to always be busy. The service is quick and efficient. The friendliness is neutral. There are seats and tables, but I think they're mainly for waiting. If you love fried chicken with delicious sides, go to Drumstik! read more

I have gotten different items at different times and all have been awesome. I highly recommend the fried chicken. And if you like them and they are available the gizzards are to die for. read more

So I ordered #2 through uber eats which came with 3 pieces of chicken and two sides I choose mash potatoes and Mac and cheese with a side of lemon cake Everything was really good hot when it arrived Chicken was so crispy mash potatoes were home made I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese because I like baked Mac and cheese but everything was good my favorite thing though was the lemon cake omgggg it was so good I should of ordered two (next time ) first time not last time (no picture I was beyond hungry ) read more

Fair priced bbq food. Service is good. Eat here now two times will be back for more. Paid 17$ for a platter of food fried chicken, Mac and cheese and coleslaw with a sauce and drink. Delicious. read more

Food is fresh as ordered Customer service is great They move swiftly and make sure all customers are satisfied read more

Good Quality Food no fluff... Fried Chicken, Wings, Mac cheese , sweet potatoes, all the Potatoes the way you like, something for everyone. Fried Livers and Fried Kidneys me favorite. All the foods you know you shouldn't eat but love to eat when your missing Family and Friends that you can't be around. Price is Very Right and The Staff is Refreshing/ Know The Customer. Like Me Picky read more

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Good fried chicken, the fried gizzards are awesome! I just wish they would do half gizzards and half livers (even charge extra)!! The pulled pork was nice too. Last but not least, the Mac and cheese was over before I could take pictures!! read more

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I will start by saying that if you solely want fried chicken then yes the chicken is good. But beyond that there were quite a few issues. To begin the staff was not pleasant. There are additional fees for hot sauce and we were not given utensils or greeted with kindness when we asked. The yams were bland and taste like simply syrup was added, I would not recommend. The Mac and cheese was not great as it was bland, I would not recommend. Lastly we ordered the collard greens and they were not not good, the lacked flavor and were over cooked, I would highly NOT recommend. Hot sauce is .50 for a small and .99 for a large. You will also need to ask for utensils and napkins. read more

They make the absolute best deviled eggs. Staff is courteous, efficient and friendly. Great place when you don't want to cook.

Great as expected. Moved away a few years ago and decided to give it a try. Just didn't order enough wings for everyone.

Not for me,I'm sorry and hate bragging about it,but nop,not for me,chicken is over cook,hard to bite down and enjoy it,no season in it,just nop,nonono,I can't sorry read more

Try Chick location and you will be back to drum stik. Blows away the chain location and their rib you die for. Stay away if you're starting a diet. Enjoy to best! read more

Drumstik is still good after all these years.. thigh and dum w/ 2 sides and drink came out to $15.. food is great, service is good, made to order. Parking is hectic to say the least but overall, worth it read more

This is one of those places that makes you thankful that you live where you do. Just down the street from KFC, Drumstick is a classic and still going strong. Never too greasy, always fried just right, if you're in the mood for some good fried chicken, then look no further than Drumstick Bar-B-Q! Their signature sauce is good, but not my favorite. It definitely needs caramelization to bring out the flavors. It's not all about the fry here either, their rotisserie chickens are well above average. Tender and juicy, they'll carve it and for you and wrap it in a nice moisture locking foil pack for about nine bucks. Moral of the story, give KFC the taillights and head on down to Drumstick for a good old fashioned fry. read more

Drumstik Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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When I called today to place a pickup order, the young lady who picked up the phone was very nice, however although my order was repeated a few time she still messed it up and had us paid for more than we ordered. I ordered 3 ribs + mash potato, 2 drums and 2 thighs and 4 wings which was supposed to be a bucket of 8 pieces + fries!!! Oh boy, when my husband came in with the food, there were: 3 different ordered of countless chicken pieces. Seasoning was not impressive, and there was hair in the mash potato. Ultimately half of it went in the trash. read more

Drumstik Bar-B-Q - Hairy mash potato! - Barbeque Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Great take out fried chicken! Sides were just ok. Need Waze to find it! Not much else to report

Always delicious! I like the chicken gizzards as I'm from the south and it's considered a delicacy down there. You have to order ahead and take it to go but if you live too far pop those babies in the air fryer for a couple and you're good! Awesome friendly fast! read more

Quick good place for a grab and go of some bbq style comfort food. I've had better chicken but this place still doesn't fail when no one feels like cooking at home and we don't want fast food either. read more

Best BBQ in town been coming here for years try the ribs and chicken delicious and fresh

Looking for a fried chicken dinner this place is good and a good value Mac and cheese was one of the best i have had in quite a while. Their pulled pork is a north carolina vibe very good as well. read more

While the food is adequate, and the fried chicken is quite tasty, their business practices are questionable, bordering on dishonest. I placed an order for unbreaded wings with mango habanero sauce. What I received were breaded wings with no sauce. When I called to inform them of the error, they were unwilling to accommodate any refund. The man I spoke to stated that "[I] should have noticed the error on the printout when I picked up the order " I informed him they were going to lose my future business over this, and he stated a manager would call me back. They never did. Order at your own risk, they will not correct errors their own staff makes. read more

The verdict is in. They meet my 3C req for gizzards. The Chew,The Crunch, and their Creaminess. They are the best I've had, no bitterness, just the right amount of chewiness and fried perfectly for that crunch. When fresh and cooked right they have a creamy texture like melting with each bite in your mouth!! Oh, the deviled eggs.... creaaaaaamy delish! I added a lil cayenne and they were goooood I would haven given 5 stars if they at least GAVE you one splattering of hot sauce, instead of selling it for .50 per. Oh, and a bottle of water for $2 when you can go next door to the Chinese restaurant and get the bottle for a dollar. That's just lost revenue. Anyway, those were the best damn gizzards I've ever had!! They also offer hearts and livers but those I don't do. read more

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This place is my new go to spot for good ole southern cooking ! Ribs where moist covered with sauce falling off the bone with ease. Mac n cheese was banging also the candied yams That's all I've had so far can't resist the sight of that to get anything else yet Clean restaurant no seating fast service friendly server read more

Back in the day, I all but LIVED here. Their chicken was simply the best. I first discovered this place many years ago. My dad in particular is a big fan. I feel they have changed through the years and are not as they once were. Don't get me wrong..chicken is still yummy and the taste is above average and their simply are not many places like this around here. But I only gave them 3 stars instead of 4 because last time we ordered from here, the chicken was a little to rare. That was a bit of a turnoff and never happened when we got them long ago although anyone can have an off day which I get. But it was a let down and neither myself nor my mom could eat it. We have not been back since. I wish Yelp had .5 stars because I'd really give em a 3.5. Unfortunetly Yelp does not have .5 ratings. That's a shame. They are WAY better than KFC so if it's a choice you are looking at, come here over there. I personally am NOT a KFC fan! Also their name is a bit misleading. This place isn't known for their ribs, it's their fried chicken that their known for. Some people I know who have heard of the are under the mistaken impression it is a sit down Barbq place. Anyone can have an off day so I might be willing to try again but I do not really eat anywhere near as much fried chicken. I don't know when I could come back. Maybe with one of my best friends who WORSHIPS this place..LOL..and is always here. This place is not bad or awful and I do not want to imply that but it isn't an every week thing for me any longer. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with how great the food was here. I expected it to be your average tasting chicken BUT after I had the first buffalo champagne I couldn't stop eating. I mean even after the heat hit my taste buds I was determined to keep going. I keep throwing back those delicious pieces of chicken like it was my last night being able to eat meat. Also had a small order of JJ's which is basically more chicken, well chicken fried potatoes which is one of the best ideas anyone has come up with. Honorable mention: that tangy honey bbq sauce.....I swear I'm trying to make my own so I have access everyday to pour on everything. That's how good it is. read more

Tried it for the first time last week. Fried chicken breast was awesome. Crispy and non-greasy. Yummy fried mushrooms. I don't understand the concept of having deviled eggs here, they don't seem to belong, but we had to try them. Not how I'm used to them being prepared (there seemed to be mustard in the mixture) but hey, I liked them. Probably would get a 4 pack again. Macaroni and cheese was alright, great taste, but the macaroni was cooked too much. Pretty good cole-slaw. Not really a "sit-down" place as there was one picnic table in there and 3 bar stools, a run down pacman arcade game and a "claw" game machine with outdated prizes from the 90's in it. The gumball machine doesn't look like it's been touched in years. Regardless, the food will have us coming back for more. read more

So delicious. Authentic soul food that really hits the spot. Customer service was great, and the food just matches it. The portions are very fair for what you pay. I don't know how anyone can call it expensive... it's cheaper than other places. I tried some fried chicken and fried fish. I'm not much of a fish person but I really LOVED the fish. I loved the chicken too but the fish was shockingly that good. It wasn't heavily breaded but it was breaded enough and it wasn't super oily. The fried chicken was done really well too, and there was plenty to eat and then some. It's a good thing I don't live in Bridgeport because if I did? I'd be here too often. I'll definitely be back when I come through the area though. read more

Drumstik Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

This really isn't a review.. It's more of a disappointing comment. My wife and I hopped in the car for our 45 min ride to have lunch on Monday only to find the doors locked and the lights out. Apparently they were closed and didn't inform anyone... Yelp shows them as open, as did google and their very own website as well. We'll try again but didn't enjoy the 90 minutes of wasted time and gas. read more