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    Fran's Chicken Haven

    4.3 (443 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Soul Food
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    Lisa G.

    Sigh. I really wanted to love it & had such high hopes! The reviews were good, so why not, right? So, here's where having an actual recipe helps, so if there's more than 1 cook, the food tastes consistent! My niece ate here once & LOVED it, but conceded that this time, it wasn't the same. This was my first time & felt the chicken needed seasoning. I'm not sure if whoever cooked today forgot to also season the batter, but it was a bit bland, needed salt. Had the 4 wings combo with coleslaw & mashed potatoes with gravy, fried mac/cheese bites, & fried oreo. The mashed potatoes were nicely seasoned & the gravy was a tasty addition. The mac/cheese bites tasted more corn batter, than cheesy goodness. There is a thick batter that surrounds the oreo, so it wasn't light & fluffy. Also had the extra small potato salad. It had a nice very yellow color to it & the mayo used had a tangy, vinegary taste. It was ok, but I like mayo that doesn't have a strong vinegar taste. The coleslaw was ok. I tasted a hint of sugar, which I didn't mind. I may give it another try some other time, but the 30 minute drive really wasn't worth it to me!

    Julia C.

    Maryland chicken dine right at Fran's. Be sure to order ahead and pick up, there are only 2 tables inside. I tried the 2 piece combo with breast and wing. I upgraded to the mashed potatoes with gravy but my husband's crinkle cut fries were amazing. Somehow they didn't get all soggy by the time we made it to the local park close by to eat. The chicken skin was so crispy and flavorful! Sweet tea was a brewed fresh. Definitely will be back.

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    Hollis C.

    Ok this will be short and sweet...Fran's Chicken is delicious!!!! While others try to come up with fancy ways of cooking chicken and different sauces they don't. Fran's sticks to the basics of great old school style fried chicken. We ordered three 2 piece white meals minus the coleslaw (extra fries). The chicken was seasoned well, had a nice crunch, was juicy and wasn't greasy. The fries were your typical crinkle cut, but they dropped them when we ordered so they were hot and fresh. I would highly recommend them if you are in the mood for some great chicken. P.S. Customer service was great as well.

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    Marc Aka Max H.

    Well. I cannot mislead you nor will I offer an excuse. This is the FIRST time I tried Fran's chicken Heaven. And I've lived in East Boca for 18 years. When I drove north on Federal Highway and looked to the left, I would see signage which looked like it was from the '60s, in a run down shopping strip, and it was Fran's Chicken Heaven. And as each year passed, I would think "this place has got to be good, or else how could it have survived so long". And each time I said to my husband "let's check her out". His response would be "no, we don't eat fried chicken and it looks like a dump". And honesty, we was right on both counts. I was doing errands by myself and after leaving Publix in the Fifth Avenue Shops, , I decided to check her out. And yes, the signage is very old and the front of the store is run down looking and when you enter you see a place with a few tables, lots of old menus with pictures hanging from the ceiling and walls and the open fryers for the chicken and potatoes. And you smell the aroma of fried chicken. And you see how clean and orderly the cooking area is maintained. And how the pricing is easy to understand. And you'll meet KEVIN, as I did on that day, and he immediately asks how he can help you. And I responded "this is my first time here and I need to look at the menus and ask you questions". He was understanding, was working on an order and offered to help when I was ready. And I did need some help with the menu as I didn't want any combos, and they had many. My husband only eats white meat so I decided to get two breasts for him and two legs for me. Kevin explained that he would prepare them as everything was cooked to order and the chicken wasn't cooked and kept in a holding area until someone walked in. It's all cooked fresh. And that sounded good. I got the chicken parts, and couldn't resist ordering well done crispy fries, cooked before my eyes. And a small portion of mashed potatoes and gravy. He declared "we have the best mashed potatoes, made daily, and everything is prepared daily". Can't beat that. Kevin and I spoke about the photos on the wall which included one of Fran (Google her for her interesting background), and in a couple of minutes my order was ready. Neatly packed. Carefully placed in a paper bag. And off I was. Credit cards accepted. Leave a generous tip. When home, was excited about eating the food. Fried chicken was quite good. Large breasts. Small legs. Fried to perfection. The fries were crispy and well done. The mashed potatoes were def home made. The gravy was delish. And the check was around $20 with a 20% tip. Check them out. You'll become a fan. I sure was!

    Daniel M.

    Epic!! My friend has been raving about this place and I heard so much about it from SoFlo foodie groups! We wanted to take a guy visiting from Cali somewhere unique with some southern soul food after picking him up from the nearby beach! My first time too -- adveeenture time!! We went with Louie's Loaded Mashed Bowl + extra gravy. This comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, fried corn nuggets, chicken, cheese and bacon all together in one hot orgie of a bowl! I love the neon sign from the outside and the old-school style that makes this place a historical landmark! They have a few tables but we got to go and munched out at James A. Rutherford Park across the street with some brewski's. Next up on the wishlist are some gizzards and liver!

    Had to try their fried chicken and it was juicy and really good and tasty
    Edgar P.

    Got the chicken to try it out and it's delicious and juicy and got some wings buffalo flavor need a bit more kick but. Nonetheless very good and tasty would definitely come back for them

    Chicken & waffles! Only at Fran's! WOW! So good! Delicious. My new chicken spot. Friendly staff!
    Stephen S.

    1st time visit! 5 STAR Chicken & Waffle experience! Impulse Buy! Watching a TV Show and Breakfast was the topic and Chicken & Waffles was what they were serving up, so I grabbed my phone, checked Yelp for Chicken & Waffle spots and Frans came up. Got in my car and went to Frans for a Togo order. I Put my order in and walked next door to the convenience store for a few items. When I got back my order was ready and packed to go. Prepared quickly. Service with a smile! On the Ride home the smell of the food was making me more hungry. Couldn't wait to get home. Meal came with a large waffle, 2 big pieces of chicken, large container of syrup and 3 butter packs. The butter was soft and spread easy on the waffle. I picked the chicken apart and put on the waffle, drizzled the syrup and went to town. Amazing! Definitely Award winning! The waffle had great flavor. A great waffle! The Butter was even delicious! They use good butter. The chicken was delicious and fried perfectly. A large breast and thigh. Juicy with a great skin crunch. The syrup was even great. I can't speak for the other stuff on the menu but I can say with confidence that the chicken and waffle experience hit all the Marks and was a winner for me.

    Two piece white combo
    Ron A.

    Fran'sChickenHaven This tiny unassuming restaurant has been frying chicken since 1964, which in South Florida almost makes it an historical landmark. Ownership has changed hands throughout the years, and I tried the place back several years ago...but I wanted to try it out for lunch at the restaurant itself. This is primarily a takeout place due to it only having a couple of two seaters. That said, even though you place your order at the counter they delivered the food to the table. The guys were very friendly and helpful, and Tony is quite gregarious and funny. Fried chicken is one of my favorite foods, and I am picky about what constitutes good fried chicken. There is plenty of okay fried chicken in the area, but there is very little actually good fried chicken. I say this knowing that many people think that fast food fried chicken is really good. There are times that certain fast food chicken may fill a need or hankering for most people, but does it actually rise to the level of good? Or is it just good enough? Then again, many people haven't ever eaten really good chicken...not everybody's grandma could really put their foot in it. This chicken was hot and juicy; the crust was crisp and crunchy with a balanced pronounced savory flavor, without being too greasy. That describes the thigh, wing, and especially the breast. Today I had the best fried chicken that I've tried in South Florida. Pretty sure it makes it into my top five that I've tasted anywhere. If you know of a really good fried chicken out there, please let me know and I'll try it eventually if I haven't already. Yes, their fried chicken is really good, but I have to give a few other items their due as well. Their waffle is way better than most I've had. We got it without the powdered sugar because we aren't big fans of it. It came with butter and syrup, but it was great with and even without it. The outside had sufficient crispness while the inside was light and fluffy with the perfect amount of vanilla, it really made the difference in quality. Let's talk about their sides of cole slaw, and mash potatoes and gravy. Both are excellent versions of house made sides. At this point it sounds redundant, but this cole slaw had great seasoning...really one of the best I've eaten. Their mash keeps the skins on, which some folks can abide by. I've done myself occasionally but do prefer a cleaner appearance and texture. Even with the skins, the mash potatoes were pretty good, way better than just a small time chicken hut normally would have, but with the chicken gravy it carried them into something you wanted to definitely eat. My tip for this review is to get the gravy, even if you don't order the mashed potatoes...because when you dip the pieces that don't have crust attached to them into the gravy, it'll put a smile on your face. Their sides beat the hell out of ANY fast food joint's. If you are serious about your fried chicken, you owe it to yourself to try this small humble take away restaurant and try to get one of the two seaters so you can eat it the way your momma intended, hot and fresh. Realistically, even if you only like fried chicken...swing by. My lunch today, it made me Happy.

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    Jennie E.

    The most delicious chicken tenders I've ever had. I ordered online through the website which was super easy and the food was still perfect after bringing it home. Can't wait to come back!

    Jason G.

    The Good: Amazing chicken sandwich with the right amount of heat, some cold, tasty Cole slaw on the side to add on the sandwich. Oh, and fried Oreos for dessert - thank you! Staff was incredibly friendly. A fantastic hole in the wall joint. The Bad: None to speak of Other Notes: Wait time was maybe 15 min, not the prettiest joint inside but hey, I want good food and friendly service from my spots, I don't need to pay the extra $5 for this fancy storefront. This place shouldn't change and thing.

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    Really good Chicken. And really good mashed potatoes and Gravy. 10 out of 10 would visit again.

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    Extremely well prepared fried chicken with the best BBQ sauce you will ever have. Highly recommend!

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    We travel 40 mins to enjoy the best fried chicken in South Florida. Fran's Chicken Haven is always delicious and friendly service.

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