I got the Lunch Special 1/2 Ibs tenders (spicy), and I thought it was pretty tasty, flavorful, and solid portions for the price. The chicken came hot, crunchy, and moist. I'm not sure why there's so many low reviews. The cajun fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. Loved takes bites of the pickled jalapeno with my food. I wasn't a fan of the potato salad, but only because I don't like mayo-forward, creamy texture. If that's your thing, you might like it better than me. Overall great experience. They didn't provide me with utensils or napkins and should've. Items read more

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Im sorry but this was the most boring chicken I've had in a long time. There was no flavor in the chicken or coleslaw slaw. Sadly white meat was very dry to the point i couldnt eat it. The BBQ beans were amazing tho. I've heard good things about this place and maybe I caught them on a bad day read more

I like the food and the servers are friendly. However, I bought the 4 pc dinner for $18.49 and tipped cash in the jar. Now looking at my receipt I see they added a tip to the charge without my knowledge. I may have missed a notice saying they automatically add a tip. But I was surprised and not pleased to find this. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Finally get to try Ezell's Famous Chicken. It was so busy before the lockdown, now is the time! - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

I didn't find any "comfort" with this DoorDash meal. I had the tender meal with two sides. The tenders were skinny and bland. Very little seasoning in the breading. The Mac & cheese reminded me of the industrial food product you find in a school cafeteria. The beans were tasty, but reminded me of the canned stuff you can get at the grocery store for $3.49. The only good part of the meal was the roll. Although, it's hard to mess up a pre frozen dough ball. read more

Overcooked chicken with a weirdly cooked coating. There was a pocket of air between the chicken and the skin. I pick dark meat because it's normally juicier. When the chicken came out, it was room temperature. It may be because the dining room was incredibly cold. The staff were nice . Not very informative after I identified myself as someone who had never been here before. The roll was very good. I didn't know you had to order honey at an extra charge. The baked beans were good. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Overcooked stringy meat. Skin on thigh was thick and chewy. - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Quick, friendly service and same great taste. I know exactly what I'm getting at Ezells, food and service are similar in all their spots. Chicken is flavorful, juicy, and had the perfect bite. Paired with M&C, slaw, and beans ... yum! Had enough for left overs (easy dinner)! We went for an early lunch and it was not busy. In a parking lot of Washington Square mall (or very nearby) with lots of parking. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Counter and menu - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

I came in here for lunch today and had a four piece dark meal. It came with coleslaw, mashed potatoes and two dinner rolls. The ticket was decent. I'm not a fan of the coding and skin being so hard but I can see that is probably just a preference. The chicken itself was very good. The mashed potatoes and gravy awesome! Very flavorful gravy. The coleslaw had a slight bite to it, which I really enjoyed very refreshing. I'll definitely come back again if I'm in the area. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Four piece dark chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and two dinner rolls - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Some of the worst food I've ever had. I'm genuinely ill. Everything was bitter and tasted like it had gone bad. I have no idea why anyone likes this place. My entire family hated it. Please avoid the peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, chicken, and please please avoid the gravy if you value your life. Bad taste. Bad general mouth feel. Terrible flavor. My god. Why would they do this. My grandma lived through the Great Depression and said she preferred the food then. read more

Today the food was horrible. I ordered a two piece chicken lunch, with roll mashed potatoes and bbq baked beans. The chicken had no flavor at all not even any seasoning that I could notice. I only finished the roll and tossed the chicken and sides in the garbage. Now I have to go somewhere else to get lunch. read more

Cajun Fries were 10/10 good and I hate crinkle cut. Service was great. Chicken was trash, breading was trash. Could not tell which were spicy and which were not. Mac and cheese was terrible. Seemed to be cooked in bacon fat. Mashed potatoes and gravy were not good either. Nice people. Good fries. Won't go back read more

I was shocked how bland the chicken tasted for the first time. And then, I was shocked again how bland the chicken tasted for the second time. That IS IT FOR ME!!!! read more

Orders for takeout tonight. States order will be ready in 22 mins. We came in 35 mins after. Order is not done yet. read more

Love Ezell's recipe and have good experiences here in the past (food, ambiance, and service). This visit we were immediately greeted by a sewage smell when we walked through the door to order which was unpleasant and not particularly appetizing. Food was pretty good as usual but as a true Southerner myself, it's very unusual to not have fresh brewed iced tea available with your fried chicken and fried okra. They offer some generic bottled tea that is mediocre at best and nothing close to fresh brewed iced tea. Definitely something that needs to be rectified by management (along with the sewage smell). read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Fried chicken - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Ordered delivery. Items missing. When I called, my concern was dismissed & blamed on delivery person.

My go to after work, chicken is good, sides are yum but pricey. That's alright though everything is now read more

Ordered from here thru door dash, and I am counting every last 56 dollars. Nothing on this meal was worth a penny. Beyond disappointed 1. The chicken was so dry, it broke off in multiple pieces as I was eating it. Lets not even touch on the lack of flavors, cause it was there. 2. Less ketchup on the bbq beans please 3. The mash potaotoe was def not made from scratch, it felt like a convalescent home meal. Flat out disappointment read more

Read reviews and was looking for good fried chicken. I am afraid this was not it. My wife had the tenders, Biscuit and mashed potatoes and gravy. She really liked the tenders. She did not like the biscuit and did not care for the mashed potatoes and gravy. I had mixed chicken original and spicy. The original did not have much flavor to it, the spicy was a little better. Kinda liked the potato salad, the Cole slaw was just ok. The atmosphere was typical fast food but clean. Thought the price was a little high. Not sure if I will try again. read more

Work decided this would be great for the employees, and what I ended up eating has to be the most bland and uninspiring fried chicken I have ever eaten in my entire life. It's almost like whomever cooked it was allergic to anything resembling flavor. The beans were worthy of at least one star in this review, but that Mac and cheese had absolutely no lfe in it whatsoever (I mean, you could at least salt the water the pasta was cooked in, for god's sake!). How this place became "famous" is simply mystifying. Please, for the love of everything in good taste, learn how to use salt and pepper!! read more

3.5 stars for dinner set. 4 pieces dark meat chickens with mashed potatoes 2 dinner rolls and bake bean side dishes. Chicken is crispy lightly seasoned. Right amount of saltiness. We had 2 original and 2 spicy chickens. Baked bean is nice and in a sweet side. Mashed potato with gravy is nice but not wow. Dinner roll was just ok. There is Ko sauce comes with this set. If you want a sauce, they charade 0.60 each. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Next to Ulta - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Ezell's chicken is delicious and brings me back to my childhood in Texas. It almost has a a Grandy's Restaurant flavor. The 24 count mixed southern style fried chicken (original) with rolls and a large side order fried okra was crispy, juicy and seasoned to perfection! I'd like to sample the macaroni and mashed potatoes next time. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and just recently drive by on a rainy Sunday afternoon as I rarely go shopping at Washington Square these days. I ended up ordering the Fried Chicken combo with coleslaw and not pictured was a side of Mac and cheese. The staff could recognize that I wasn't familiar with the menu and suggested I try the regular and spicy fried chicken. I like spicy food but not so hot like some of the hot chicken I've had in the past. I also wanted to try the sides. I typically get coleslaw and occasionally get mac and cheese, so I stuck with that. It comes with a roll as well. The staff was very nice for helping to make suggestions for me. So I wasn't sure which was the spicy and which was the regular. I think I eventually landed on the left one in the pic being the spicy but the difference was so subtle that I just wonder if they messed up my order? The spicy level at popular fast food joints was way more noticeable so I was perplexed. The chicken was juicy and taste great but my only complaint was that spicy was not even the least bit spicy. Next I tried the coleslaw and the mac sides. The coleslaw was delicious. I could eat it up all day long, but the mac was dried out and lukewarm. Almost like it had been sitting out all day near by a heat lamp. I was disappointed. Finally I tried the roll. It looked good but was also cold. I realized why. Behind the order counter was a stack of of several trays of rolls just sitting there. I guess they batch cook too many of them so they don't have to deal with it later? The roll didn't come with any butter or honey so we got up and asked for some. The price of the meal is actually pretty reasonable considering how the cost of everything has gone up. Overall, I found the experience just average. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Fried Chicken, roll, coleslaw - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Sorry but over hyped and maybe set too high of expectations but in all fairness if OPRAH highly recommend and backed....Sorry I'm gonna have high expectations whether it's psychologically or literally but same nonetheless....And lowkey was mid at best!! If you know y'all know any good chicken spot has either RedRooster hot sauce or Louisiana hot sauce and they had neither....If u know u know!! read more

Just an FYI to anyone that's curious about the gizards at Ezell's. I just threw out my order and wasted nine dollars. They were tasteless and greasy. When I went to go purchase something else like, just a piece of chicken, they didn't have any because all I wanted was one piece, and apparently you can't just buy one piece. I would have given it a one star review, but the extra star was for the baked beans. Because they really do have great baked beans. Disappointed in this place where as a year ago, when I tried it out the first time, it was very good. At that time all I had was the chicken and the baked beans. What a waste of money. read more

I did not realize Guy Fieri had come here but as always, his face is inside a restaurant I stumble upon on Yelp! I got the snack pack which is one piece of chicken, 1 side, and a roll. I was able to pick whichever piece I wanted so I did a spicy breast and chose the Mac and cheese as my side. You walk up and line up and they take your order. Very friendly! They give you a number and then you sit down. It was a little bit of a wait but I was assuming I'd get a fresh piece. My food was brought to me when it was ready. I had noticed there was no roll so I got up to ask for it and was given it very quickly and apologetically. So, much like I read in reviews - the spicy isn't really spicy - it's just got a nice flavoring to it. The chicken was juicy and the outside was super crispy. The Mac and cheese was good. I was actually not impressed by the roll. Kind of bland and dry. All and all - I would come back for sure. read more

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Eh.... I guess with all the hype I was expecting more. Better service maybe some smiles to start. My chicken breast was dry AF. The thighs were good. Flavor was like okay. Nothing to write home about. And finally the biscuits were meehhhh... dry. I dunno. Maybe they are just working things out trying the get things dialed in. Potential is there and I'm sure I'll give it another shot cause so many people rave about 'em! read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Entry - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Showed up at 8:10 and was closed, drove far for nothing! I'm not sure I will risk that drive to come back.

The customer service here was amazing from the time we entered the door to the time we left. The food was hot and fresh. It is the typical fast food aesthetic with top notch service and decent food. In a time where it seems that customer service is a forgotten skill, this team gave me hope. I will keep coming back simply because of this experience and the young man at the register that was so kind, sincere and helpful. We went between 1 and 2 pm. The timing for the food to come out was minimal. The young man at the register didn't have a nametag but if the manager reads this, make sure you recognize his outstanding performance read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

We've eaten here several times now and we are always impressed with the friendliness of the staff, speed of service, and the quality of the food. The tables are always clean, and the bathrooms are always well stocked and clean. We really enjoy the stubborn soda options at the soda fountain. We get a combo meal(usually 4 piece) which is a perfect amount for 2 adults with normal appetites. The mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese are our go to sides and they are always delicious. The original and spicy chicken are both good options. We go for half and half and never have leftovers. All in all a great place to go for a classic fried chicken experience. read more

Ezell's feels like a homey chicken spot that's consistently tasty and simple. I like the crispiness of their chicken. While it's not overly seasoned with anything it is a plus. Just simple fried chicken. I also love their fried gizzards and livers. Their fried gizzards might be some of the best ones yet. The ones you can usually get elsewhere (say far out gas stations) are usually way too salty. I opt for the meals since their sides are actually good for my tastes. Their potato salad is the style I like. Most of the sides are really good as well, but you can only have so many. Their rolls are fluffy and great as well. While Ezell's might not be the perfect spot for those wanting "very spicy or hot chicken", for me everything about their food works for me. read more

Great fried chickens. Not oily. Better than KFC. it is not salty which is good. They charge for sauce (if the chosen menu not including it). So we skipped and try it without sauce. The bbq beans side dish serve very well as bbq sauce alternative. read more

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I have stopped by Ezell's a few times in Oregon and Washington. I have always found the stores to be clean and the staff friendly. The spicy chicken is good: a little crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside and never an unpleasant greasy aftertaste. Also, the peach cobbler is pretty good. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Spicy dark meat with sides - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

This is a black owned business https://ezellschicken.com/about-us/ I love the popcorn style Golden-Fried Okra It's available in half or full pound in original, spicy or half & half. The okra is crispy and yummy Okra is a must have for diehard Southern foodies. The Fried Chicken comes in original crispy or spicy or half and half. They are both amazing Comes with sides, I love their Mac & Cheese. Home baked Peach Cobbler and sweet potato pie for dessert if you still have room. This place needs to be added to Yelp's Black Owned Restaurants list. read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Tasty Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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I got their chicken through door dash food came hot. The chicken is very good nice and moist. Hit the spot

Dang, I've heard of this place before, but never been close to one before. A little pricey, but I think that has to do with costs are going up everywhere. Wasn't to long of a wait, I had the Spicy Chicken. Damn good! The place is casual, the staff is attentive. I'll be back for sure! read more

So I was craving chicken wings on a Saturday morning and ended up driving past this place. Second thought said, now is the time to try Ezell's, even though they're not known for wings and because there's no long line. And thanks to the coronavirus, only a couple of DoorDashers were picking up before me. Now, I have a disclaimer in the fact that I'm forced to do takeout, versus dine in. I personally feel its key when trying fried chicken, and my drive home from here will in-turn have an effect on this review as well. But onward, so here's my take: Staff: No issues ordering, as they placed a protective glass barrier between register and customer. And I'm totally fine with it. I believe it was the manager that helped me at the register. She wore a mask and was cordial upon entrance. Dining & Atmosphere: The tables were clean, but obviously closed off. I can imagine all the seats taken, with patrons happily eating here too. But oh well, sign of the times for now. Famous Fried Chicken: I ordered 4 Pieces with 2 Side and 2 Rolls for ($12.99), half original half spicy. Excited to open up the box I sorta wondered what cuts these were other than recognizing the drumstick. My breast piece was somewhat butterflied, and the thigh was thin and skinny versus chubby and juicy looking. Odd first impression, but no biggie and onto texture. There wasn't a huge crunch, but that wasn't a huge back-breaker. The breast piece was not as tender or juicy as I had expected. The thigh was decent, although I'm more of thigh/drumstick fan anyways. As for the two spicy pieces, I'd have to say it was real light, and didn't feel any kick or anything. Almost like the spice was just a hint. I really couldn't distinguish between the original and spicy. To conclude, I guess (being from SoCal) I was totally expecting a good comparison to Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. Ezell's was nearly similar, but if two fried chicken plates were side to side, I would know which is which and know I'd choose Roscoe's. There was nothing really memorable, but also nothing horrible in my opinion. I really really really just wanted to say: "So long fried rice, HELLO FRIED CHICKEN" - Chappelle Show (S2, Ep1) Tiger Woods But I didn't, so I'll have to give these guys another try. read more

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First off I want to note I'm so grateful Ezell's is open and I was able to get free delivery so I could tip even more on my order! In an effort to get delivery more often through these bizarre times, it felt like the perfect opportunity go try out Ezell's. It's close to my house, but because lines were always so long, I had been putting off trying it. I was pretty underwhelmed with the menu items I chose. I got an order of the spicy chicken tenders with sides of Cajun fries and mac & cheese. I could tell by looking at the chicken it was not going to be spicy, and I was correct. It looked like plain fried chicken, and mostly tasted exactly like that. Granted, I have a fairly high spice tolerance, but if you are hoping for a Hattie B's level spice (or even a local place like Miss Delta) it will not hold up to that level of spice. I found it to be boring and fairly tasteless. The Mac and cheese was decent, but also felt lacking in flavor and had a weird mealy texture (see pic). The Cajun fries were definitely the best thing I ordered, I liked them a lot and wish this same level of flavor and spice represented well in the chicken. As much as I liked them, I wouldn't come back just for that. I see a lot of similar feedback, so I hope they up the spice level and work out a few kinks so I can try it again because I love this type of meal and loving adding more gems to Tigard! read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - Mac & cheese - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Superb chicken sides and peach cobbler. We fed 4 on the 8 piece meal set. We will go again! Love both spicy and regular chicken. Soda mix was off tho. read more

Came in and ordered to go. They weren't super busy, although it took a while for our order to be rung up. The cashier was new, and we were patient while she was learning the ropes. The manager greeted us when we came in, and later thanked us for stopping by. Brought the order home, and realized that they missed the rolls for the 8 piece chicken dinner combo. The chicken was good, a little overly breaded for our personal taste. The breading can be quite deceiving. Once you peel off a huge chunk of it, you notice quite a small piece of chicken. The mac and cheese had some seasoning to it, it wasn't bland like some other reviewers have encountered. The corn was just typical, and the baked beans had a barbecue taste to it. The roll we got with the two wing combo would be comparable to a regular popover. I'll definitely come by again when they're settled in, and try some other things from their menu. read more

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Sunday 11am (soft opening, grand opening on Feb 4th 2020) and already people were flocking to Ezell's! The service is spot on, and although it can be busy there is real care. The food too isn't complicated and messed with- just simple, good food and uncomplicated menu I got the small chicken tender combo- 3pc half and half (2 original tenders, 1 spicy), a roll, and a side (chose macaroni and cheese). All the tenders have a light batter, a little thicker than tempura which I enjoyed and it wasn't greasy. The spicy tender had a nice little kick and could see the heat continuing to build if I ordered more. Mac and cheese was pleasant- cheesy with the taste of multiple cheeses but again not overly done. The roll was soft and fluffy, I like how it has the shape of a muffin. A perfect size for a light meal. The interior has about 7 bench style tables (mix of 2 person and 4 person size) and 5 regular tables along the side. This doesn't stop the attention to detail as basic condiments and seasonings are on your table along with a paper towel roll and table service as staff brings you the food and will bus your table when done I like the options of half and half for tenders as some places charge for the split and how the menu states the general quantity for which combo or order you select. As well daily lunch specials that come with a drink. The service really blew me away. The employees greeted everyone who came in and helped customers with the menu, giving great recommendations. I saw each order (whether it was carry out or dine in) read back to the customer and checked, asked if anything else was needed, and given the enjoy your meal closing. It could of seemed just the rules but the staff members whatever their position gave sincere service and smiles. I would love to try the whole variety of chicken items, sides, and dessert too. I can see why Ezell's was highly anticipated read more

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Made it in for their soft opening and did not know what to expect. I've never had this famous chicken before today. The staff was still training and everyone was friendly & welcoming. I ordered the 8 piece original chicken, 4 rolls, corn, Mac & cheese, and a slice of the sweet potato pie. Then after I sat down and checked into Yelp, I saw photos of fries and got back in line to get those too! Oh my goodness, this is gonna be in the rotation! The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy & tender on the inside. My daughter was all about the fries & rolls in addition to the chicken and she's picky! Sweet potato pie is good, much like pumpkin pie. The food came out fast, hot, and fresh! read more

Ezell's Famous Chicken - 8 piece original chicken, sides, & pie - Southern Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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