Let me start out with the fact that I am 53 years old and I was raised in New Jersey. The reason I say that is because I am one of those people, like it or not that doesn't believe you should tip someone for handing something over-the-counter to you. If I drive to pick up my own food, or I walk into a fast food restaurant and order something at the counter, I do not believe a tip is deserved, however, when I went to this place, something told me that I should tip, so I did, and I was 100% right. I ordered a small, yes I said small, chicken, tenders, a large fry and a large Pepsi. It came out to be around $14.00. $13 and some change and I added a dollar tip. The girl at the window who greeted me was super sweet. The reason I emphasized "Small is coming". Their version of a small chicken tenders was seven gigantic chicken tenders. Their version of a large fries was huge literally huge! One of the biggest bags of fries I have seen. The only other place that I know of that hands out this many fries is Five Guys Burgers. I asked for sweet barbecue sauce and a Pepsi. When I got to the window the first thing the girl did was hand me the soda with a straw, an actual plastic straw, not that paper garbage. I don't know if you know but where I live that's pretty freaking impossible to get. I paid for the food. I drove about two blocks down the street and the smell was just screaming eat me now. So I pulled over and I took my first bite of the chicken tender without any sauce on it and it was amazing. Then I opened up the sweet barbecue sauce and dipped the tender inside, took it out, put it in my mouth and again, Oh My God! With or without sauce these tenders are delicious. I have to say I am not a connoisseur or expert, but their fries are also amazing! They were delicious, a tad greasy, but hell you know what, I don't care! The taste voids the greasiness. If you are looking for some good fast food, chicken tenders or chicken and you like french fries as much as I do you have got to go to this place!! I live in Gainesville and know this, I will drive all the way back out there just to get some more. If that doesn't speak volumes to you, I don't know what will! read more

Really good chicken. Nothing much else to say. Enjoyed the actual fried chicken better than the gizzards. The "fixins" were fine. Tried fritters for the first time, that's a southern thing lol. This place was really busy. going inside was better than the ridiculously crowded drive-thru. Only thing is someone needs to be on table cleaning duty. I wanted to sit down and enjoy my chicken gizzerds since they are better fresh, but many of the tables had chicken crumbs and weren't wiped down even tho there was nobody eating inside... Staff was nice. Prices weren't bad, similar to a national chicken chain. Fryer's will definitely satisfy that craving for nice tasty juicy fried chicken! read more

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Fryer's is the best fried chicken breading I have ever had. The crusty exterior shatters with each crunchy bite. We sat inside and enjoyed an 8 piece lunch special with green beans and slaw. The beans were a little soggy and over cooked. The slaw was pretty good actually even though it looked over mayonnaised. We could not eat all the chicken even though we wanted to, it was so delicious. We took out box to go thinking we would reheat it, which is a fools errand. Nothing is going to be as good as fresh friend chicken coming out of the fryer. read more

Fryer's Chicken - The Fryer eating a drumstick or two - Chicken Wings Near Me - Melrose, Florida

Fryer's Chicken: Fried, Just Right! We were craving fried goodness and Fryer's Chicken was on our way back home to Gainesville from beach day. We did carry-out, but they've got a drive-thru and a small, quaint space inside if you feel like sitting. Everything was hot and fresh. The Corn Nuggets, crispy on the outside, creamy and hot on the inside. I dipped them in ranch (they've got the good kind). Tenders - fried chicken: Fresh, tender, juicy, crunchy--fried right!!! Everyone seemed polite and hard-working to get orders out especially since they seemed busy in the drive-through. Craving: satisfied. read more

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This off the beaten path chicken spot is well worth the drive to Melrose.From Gainesville. It's better than any chicken spot we have here in town. Chicken is always hot and fresh. And their sides are a home made .their baked beans are to die for. And they have some amazing sweet tea. Staff is efficient and always friendly and the drive through can get busy at times depending on what day of the week it is. Dinner time's especially busy. Fryers has that local hometown grown feeling to it? Whether you are in the drive through or walking into the dining area, they have. Very homey feeling. read more

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We ordered the 19 piece chicken only. It has been so delicious the last few times we've ordered it. I'm driving from Middleburg just for their chicken. It's that good! Highly recommend this location. 321 State Rd 26. read more

Their chicken specials are always so good. Once in a while, I'll get a craving and Fryer's is the only place that'll quench it. Their fried mushrooms are always hot and fresh, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dipped in their house made ranch...a match made in heaven! Don't forget their gizzards. This place made my NJ-grown husband into a gizzard lover! He'd never tried one before in his entire life, until Fryer's! One yankee down...so many more to convince! Their Mac 'n cheese may be exactly like Stouffer's, but when you just need the cheesiest flavor around...it really hits the spot. I've never eaten inside or any of their sandwiches, so those things I can't report on, but if you're picking up dinner and fried chicken--GOOD fried chicken is what you're looking for? Fryer's in Melrose has got you covered! read more

We came here in the drive thru on the way to a day at the lake. We ordered two large orders of chicken tenders, two large fries, and two burgers. $51. Everything was very good, but it was expensive for fast food. read more

Ok this place is tiny and man there is a wait but solid fried chicken. Tenders good and the gravy is legit. The fritters are tasty but really need a jelly or a sauce of some kind. Skin is crispy and the dark meat was juicy. Decent find out here in the country. The people at the window were so nice and very polite!!! Service gets a gold star read more

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Food is 10/10 Service is fast! Staff is amazing! My go to place when wanted chicken and hands down the best fried chicken I've EVER had!! read more

Fryer's Chicken - 1 piece of fried chicken and 1 fritter - Chicken Wings Near Me - Melrose, Florida

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CHICKEN WAS RAW. I wish I could give 0 stars. I ordered the 8 peace dark. And every single piece of chicken was raw. When we called to complain, they told us that they would give us a free thigh and leg for compensation. Didn't even offer to give us our money back. We were also told that they "got new cooks that are teens" and they "been receiving complaints" I am pregnant. This is an absolute disgrace and I will not be coming back here again, we used to love going here. read more

Fryer's Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Melrose, Florida

The best fried chicken I've ever had! I had the spicy tenders with ranch, fries, and Mac & cheese and it was all delicious! The cashier who took our order was so sweet and patient with us too. I highly recommend when in the area. read more

Great lil fried chicken spot. Homemade and very fast. Always try to schedule my trip through Melrose so I am able to stop here. Although fries, twice now, were as limp as spaghetti and really could use a lil more attention to cooking/prepping. The chicken is always tender and juicy and try the chicken fingers sometime, hand cut!!!! Enough room to sit in and eat and avoid the long drive thru line!!!! read more

The prices are very high. They take advantage of being the only game in town when it comes to fast food fried chicken.

Im never able to finish my meal due to stomach surgery, so I eat a bit, then get a to-go box for the rest for later. This visit, I ate a few bites & went to get my box to be told that I could not have 1. I was given a small bag, but asked again for a box & told they're reserved for dinners & take out- exactly what I ordered & if I said to-go when ordering she could've given me a box, but since I did it in the other order- eat 1st, then ask for a box, I'm not entitled to one & was denied again. What an absolutely absurd reason to run off a customer- rudeness & apathy over a simple box. Its just ridiculous. Despite good food, if this is the new acceptable level of cust. service, I'll spend my $ where it's more appreciated & Im not penalized for not finishing my meal in 1 sitting. The simple things matter! read more

Love this place!! Great fried chicken, livers, fry's, and service is amazing!! If you're in the area stop by and taste heaven!!

Chicken is Awesome, seasons are perfect, green beans are like home made in my kitchen. Sometimes Chicken is cold but even then it's good. I love it. read more

Stopped in as we love good fried chicken. We got a 3 piece and 2 piece dinner. Had the mashed potatoes as the side. Coke slaw was included. The chicken was very good. Moist inside and crispy on the outside. The mashed potatoes were awesome as was the cole slaw. The staff was very pleasant and friendly. I would definitely visit again if I'm the area. read more

Fryer's Chicken - Chicken dinners - Chicken Wings Near Me - Melrose, Florida

One thing for sure i won't ever try sitting in Fryers they were looking at us like we were crazy. We took our meal outside. Never again. Probably drive thru in the future. Chicken was good. read more

Literally the best f*cking fried chicken we've ever had! I grew up on this chicken and it's been about 15 years since I've enjoyed this place. On vacation, my boyfriend and I ordered a ton of fried chicken, fried okra, sweet corn fritters with powdered sugar, and fries. Ommggg we can't wait to go back! The fries were meh, but everything else was amazing! read more

Great fried chicken and quick service. Whenever we go there is always a line of cars in the drive thru but don't let that discourage you, Fryer's keeps the line moving. read more

The chicken is fantastic, no imperfections. The staff for the most part is friendly except a couple, still the service is great.

This little place knows what fried chicken should taste like. The chicken, the sides, the giant drinks, the amazing, friendly and professional staff makes getting hungry a pleasure. Take out, drive thru or dine in you'll be happy you stopped by. read more

The food here is very good especially the fried chicken. The staff behind the counter are very friendly and busy. Bobbi, Corey, Jenn, Maci, & Shailee were all very friendly and contributed to the welcoming atmosphere. read more

Perfectly crispy chicken, hot corn nuggets, and southern sweet tea! Fast and friendly service. read more

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Super hungry on the way out of Jacksonville. Have gotten the chance to stop twice. First time was in the evening. Line around the building. Not too busy in the dining area. However, it got packed inside after we were finishing up. Second time was a quick stop in the drive thru during late lunch hours. Still, very quick and friendly service. Simple fried chicken that apparently all the locals love. Decent prices too. Food is fast getting out which is always a plus. Tiny little building but very well functioning. Friendly service. Small dining area but there are tables outside too. Clean restroom. No complaints. read more

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I have been meaning to go to this place for many years now, and it has just never been the right time of day to pick up some food... until now. I was on the way home from a day out to the coast, and passing through Melrose in the evening I realized that it would be a perfect time to grab some chicken! Since I was on the motorcycle, I forewent the drive-thru and parked instead. Walking in, I was greeted very nicely, and I then looked over the menu. Figured out what I wanted, and placed my order... This is where it gets good... I didn't have time to take a seat or anything... they had my order ready by the time I had walked across the (relatively small) dining area to take a seat to wait for the order. I never had a chance to sit down, it was that fast! Got my order and headed home, and I really enjoyed the chicken... they have a good batter recipe and the chicken was all cooked properly, so I was happy. read more

The staff is rude with a bunch of filthy people working there. The food is never fresh! There's never been a time when we received chicken that could not be consumed! The bathrooms are ridiculously dirty and disgusting! read more

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The hand-breaded spicy chicken tenders are absolutely worth the drive from Gainesville! I brought my friends and family to Fryers, eager to share one of my favorite spots. At first, the place didn't look like much, but when those piping hot tenders and corn nuggets came out, their jaws dropped! They were blown away by the incredible flavors of everything we ordered. It's now a must-visit every time they come to see me in Gainesville! read more

Fryer's Chicken - Hand Breaded Spicy Tenders - Chicken Wings Near Me - Melrose, Florida

This is a solid fried chicken joint. It is busy--very busy!! The workers are very friendly and welcoming. We ordered the 8 piece with macaroni and cheese and baked beans. The meals come with fritters covered in powdered sugar. Maybe they were corn? Maybe Apple? I don't care since I love powdered sugar! The macaroni and cheese was a looser recipe but the baked beans was the better of the two. We will definitely return. read more

Best chicken in town with some great sides to match. Service is very cosistant and fresh.

From the road Fryer's looks like a tiny unassuming little place. It is bigger on the inside. Everything about Fryer's is geared towards providing you with the best Fried Chicken. Talk about "Cook'n with your Hair on fire" the wonderful folks at Fryer's were so busy. They have got it goin' on. From walking in the door, to being served our food at our table couldn't have taken 5 minutes they were cranking. We could over hear the drive thru orders one after another with walkins and orders to go all being treated with the same care and speedy kindness we received. Meanwhile amidst this whirlwind of orchestrated activity. We enjoyed an absolutely mouthwatering meal of Fried Chicken. Absolutely the best Fried Chicken, we've had anywhere. Then the gizzards oh my and the Livers oh so much melt in your mouth goodness. I haven't experienced anything, the likes of this since, my grandmothers dinner table. Gizzards and Livers oh my, they were our chicken nuggies growing up. There was no such thing as nuggies. My siblings and I would fight of the last of them and us younger ones would usually have to promise to help with the dishes for some backup from Grandma so we'd have a chance at the last one. I bet there's a direct correlation with the decline of American society and nuggies replacing gizzards. So get here, and get some gizzards! Your tummy and family will thank you! read more

The chicken is great, the side dishes aren't of the same quality, except for the French fries which are excellent. There are a couple of tables inside and a table outside, but this is mainly a to go place. There is a drive through window for getting food to go or you can go inside to order. The place looks a little run down and the limited inside seating is not inviting. My advice is to get it to go. They are fast at filling the orders. read more

Food is always excellent here !! Prices are decent considering the times. Service is always very friendly !!

There is not a better fried chicken restaurant in all of northeast florida. Always fast, always fresh always friendly. Everything is made to order, everything tastes delicious. read more

By far the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. The skin and breading are tasty light and crisp. Not too salty like some places. The meat is seasoned and juicy. They must brine it. You drive up, order, move up to pay, boom you get your chicken in exchange for payment. No waiting. It was so fresh from the fryer it was too hot to eat right away. I am in trouble! No pics this time. It was gobbled up quick. I got the two piece dark with fritter. Very reasonable prices. read more

I agree with the other post. The chicken is amazing I love chicken gizzards and this is the best I've ever had. The fried chicken is awesome. I highly recommend you try this place. I notice one bad review from vickie that seemed unwarranted maybe a competitor but I totally debunk this person's review bc for 15 years I never known that to happen maybe vickie should go back up north read more

Great food and service. Always consistent. Would definitely recommend to others. Thanks

Fryers never disappoints!! If/when in the area it's a great lil stop. Nothing fancy, just great fried chicken and other items. Friendly service. Really fast. Reasonably priced. Always been good. Small area to eat in, but much is a window or to go biz. Always have had a great experience here. A local landmark!!! read more

Amazing fried chicken and great service every time. Me and my family keep coming back for more.