I have had gold rush quite a few times since my last review. I'd have to say I'm still not the biggest fan of their chicken. For me, it's lacking flavor. They cook the chicken pretty well but I need more flavor. Outside of that, I recently tried their pizza and burger. And although I was not impressed with their burger at all, their pizza was really good. So I increased my stars based on the fact that their pizza is good. Every time I order from there I try to get something new. I have also tried their onion rings, fries and mozzarella sticks. All standard and ok. The burger does not come with any toppings but they can add onion. Meh, definitely better burgers elsewhere. read more

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I've been going to Gold Rush Chicken for many years. ( 30+) I believe that they make some of the best chicken in the area. It's tasty and juicy, not dry and tough. They also make great French fries and one of the best milkshakes around. Give them a try. read more

We called in a order to pickup tonight for dinner. I arrived as they were just putting my order together. I arrived home and begin plating up our dinners. The chicken was so crispy, but super moist and tender. The french fries were nice and crispy, but not overdone.. The coleslaw was fresh and tasty. So glad it was not sopping wet like some places do but not gold rush they do a fantastic job. I know they've been in business over 50 years and I can understand why their food is absolutely delicious.!! read more

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I finally made my way to gold rush chicken. It seems everyone in bayview talks about it so it was time. First I want to say that when you walk in this place is spotless and had the cleanest fryers I'd ever seen. They don't have mobile ordering which is fine because by the time we placed the call it was ready in 20 minutes. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the sides are a little less than desired but the chicken is great. The breading on the fried chicken was so crispy and the meat was juicy. Overall I'd come back to try their fish. read more

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Ive been going here for over 40 years. Food always fresh and hot. Employees always polite and remember guests names.

Conveniently located on Howell Avenue with ample street parking available. We love coming here for chicken buckets. Chicken is always piping hot, freshly made flavorful and juicy. I love the coleslaw too - fresh and creamy. The staff is kind and efficient. Prices are good and we get a deal when ordering a bucket. Love coming with kids for dip cones. Nice owners who give out free sundaes to all Mom's on Mother's Day too! Definitely our favorite spot for chicken. read more

No matter how much I like the restaurant How good the food is I'm all about customer service I have busted Gold Rush a few times and each time customer service have been very good (10 out of 10) read more

First time visitor. The kitchen is clean. Staff is friendly and efficient. We ordered the 12 piece family bucket. We loved the chicken, fries, and the cole slaw. Chicken pieces were larger than other local places and super juicy. Our new fried chicken go to!!! read more

Gold Rush is a good example of don't judge a book by its cover. From the outside, it doesn't look the most appealing, but they exceeded all expectations. Placed an order late on a Saturday night, the person who answered was friendly and gave a perfect time estimate. I got the 4 piece bbq chicken dinner and it was a great deal for the price. It was a drumstick, full wing, thigh, and breast smothered in loads of bbq sauce. The sauce was a little sweet for my preferences, but overall the chicken was really great. The dinner comes with fries, coleslaw and a roll. Unfortunately, the sides were just okay. The fries were a little over cooked, coleslaw needed more flavor. The roll was a Hawaiian roll, so can't go wrong there. The issue with the sides could have been that we ordered 45 minutes before close, but who knows. I would absolutely come back for the chicken. Inside looked clean and I appreciated that the staff who needed it were wearing beard nets. Obviously they care about food safety and put out a quality product. read more

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This is a classic restaurant that has been around for countless years. They have excellent customer service, great delivery, great food, and a good menu variety. Their buckets of chicken are the best in town and you will enjoy their pizza a great deal also. read more

The chicken was almost like broasted. Delicious. Not salty. Fries were really good and I normally don't care for fries. Cold slaw was meh. All very reasonably priced. I will go back for sure! read more

Went to Gold Rush for the 1st time on the way home from work today. The chicken is done very simply, ( Salt, pepper and flour) but cooked to absolute PERFECTION! I have never had fried chicken this good in my life! I will become a regular here after the first bite. The food was cooked fresh to order, which was really nice to see how high their standards are here. The restaurant is completely spotless as well. I was beyond impressed with the food quality, professionalism, cleanliness, and the overall experience. 10 Stars! read more

I have been going to Gold Rush since 1981. They used to live fairly close to this place but I have long since moved 25 minutes away. I still drive to gold Rush whenever I'm in the mood for fried chicken. It is consistent, it is friendly, it is fresh, and it is delicious. The menu is extremely extensive, including shrimp, lobster, pizza, assorted sides, and lots and lots of combinations of order sizes. The chicken is always hot, crisp, and extremely tasty. it's lean towards the savory side, but as always properly cooked, meaty, and juicy. The french fries, a generous portion of which comes with the orders, are among some of the best in Milwaukee. If you were looking for a perfect "I don't feel like cooking tonight" purveyor of generous portions of a large variety of choices that will please everybody at a reasonable price, this is certainly the place. They've been around a very long time, and very deservedly. I ranked it five stars primarily because because the food never disappoints; the service never disappoints; and just for the general longevity and consistency of a fine Milwaukee food establishment (institution). read more

The chicken was very good. I would recommend this place to anyone who asks? The taste of the chicken is very delicious.

Great fried chicken. Crispy and juicy. Friendly service. Have it 4 stars because I wish it had a bit more seasoning to it. But overall it's a great chicken place. Would definitely come again. read more

Hands down one of the best local chicken restaurants in milwaukee! I ordered pick up and the owner of the shop was very welcoming! I have to say that the chicken and the fries were by far better than anything I have ever had in a very long time! I if you order from here you will not be disappointed! Give Gold rush chicken a try! read more

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Visiting family and Dad wanted fried chicken but my wife didn't. Gold Rush is close to his house and saw they had Cod for their fish dinner so we got Dad his chicken and my wife her "fish fry". Was super impressed by the quality of both the chicken AND fish. I can see why this place has been around all these years, it's one of those hidden gems that we love to discover rather than staying with the chain places. will add this to our list of places to come back to when we visit. you guys have a great place here. read more

Going old school and a trip down memory lane for the guy who wants fried chicken. Always used this place for many events at St. Paul Catholic Church and satisfied the numerous eaters. We hadn't tried them for a long time as one who attempts to eat healthy Time to break with tradition and order a 4 piece chicken dinner and 4 piece tenders along with a side of onion rings. Plus I needed a reward for all my efforts and walking so a turtle sundae Fresh hot ready in 20 minutes when I called at 3:30 PM and was finger licking good. Onion rings were crispy and delicious. Chicken tenders with fries more than enough with excellent honey mustard sauce. Chicken dinner was devoured with one piece for later. Happy to support local who still turn out a quality meal and a reasonable price. Oh and the sundae was scrumptious. Only the Cole slaw was not a favorite as I have had better. Staff was customer service oriented, positive attitudes and welcoming. read more

If you are looking for health food, do not order from here. This is fried food. And it's damn good. The word chicken is in the name and that's what we get about 99% of the time. I don't think I have ever had cold or poorly cooked food here. I cannot say the same for the two national chains in town. I usually just order the chicken dinner. The chicken dinner comes with a chicken breast a chicken leg a thigh and a wing. You also get crispy french fries and coleslaw. They used to give you ice cream but they discontinued that during the pandemic. I don't know why. But I am assuming supply chain problems. The staff at Gold Rush is pleasant and the food is made to order. Always hot and tasty. The Cole slaw is even pretty good. That's something I normally wouldn't order but since it comes with the dinner I tried it and like it. Each chicken dinner comes with a coupon stapled to the top. If you collect 12 coupons you get a free dinner. And trust me, you will like the chicken from here so much that you will eventually get that free chicken dinner. I highly recommend. read more

Pizza was ok. Fries were greasy. Chicken was very dry, without a drop of juice! Very disappointing.

Great place. Food was hot and fresh, chicken was not overly battered, sides were generous, and the workers were polite and patient despite the fact that the place was very busy. Glad I found this place - it will be my go-to for take out fried chicken. read more

My go-to comfort food. It's always great. The only thing that would make it better would be if they had mashed potatoes or mac and cheese on the menu. read more

Excellent chicken, tried bbq and regular both were great. This is a go to place, you won't be disappointed

Wow. Just ordered a fish fry from Gold Rush. DON'T! I'm going to assume since it's Gold Rush CHICKEN, that the chicken is better than the fish fry. For $30 - THIRTY DOLLARS! - we received two fish dinners, which included two square pre-formed fish patties, (a la McDonald's), a handful of french fries, and a squishy white roll, all of it tasteless. No butter, no ketchup, no lemon, packet of Kraft tartar sauce. read more

It proves something since this place is family owned since 1957 in the same location. I'm nostalgic so after driving by for 2 years, I stopped in for a 2 piece chicken meal to go. For $6.69 it's high for what u get but u pay for the history of old Milwaukee instead of eating KFC over and over again read more

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Still as good as I remember! We haven't had Gold Rush in a number of years and my hubby suggested going here to pick up chicken. We got a 12 piece chicken family dinner which included coleslaw, rolls, and French fries.($24) I also had the breaded mushrooms. We will order again in the future. Delish! read more

Just because I have to pick something. This place really disappointed us. The seafood platter and 4 pc with fries was not good at all. Like why? read more

Great service and the best fried chicken place that delivers in Milwaukee. Their delivery service is quick and easy.

The fried chicken is really good, since they cook to order, it's best to call ahead for pick up. They deliver, pretty promptly, I also like their pizza, crisp thin crust, though they don't have anchovies. They're open later than most local joints, so this has become my go to place when I work late and don't feel like cooking. They have a pretty extensive menu, but other than the chicken and the pizza, I've found the rest of their choices to be forgettable. read more

Called to order a bucket of chicken & the employee on the phone was extremely friendly & pleasant. Upon delivery; the driver was also very friendly, polite & appreciative of the tip. This place is one of the original food delivery places around; well before Postmates, DoorDash or UberEats. Highly recommend! read more

We live right next door. It's a great for locals looking for an easy meal. It's a cheap, quick, good chicken place that doesn't try to be anything fancy. They're a staple in the community, and every time we've visited over the years they've been very pleasant. They even gave my son some extra ice cream a few times. They also sell tons of other stuff, their shrimp, ribs, ice cream are tasty but I'd stay away from the fish, pork and such unless you aren't picky. read more

Eaten at Gold Rush several times and I gotta say the chicken is good. Last time I stopped in though for some odd reason I was craving fish so attempted to order the fish fry..omg, I cannot describe the OUTRAGE I felt when we got home and I opened the box to find 2 square formed fish patties atop a mound of fries!...Yeah, sadly they were exactly like the ones you get on the filet o fish at Micky D's. I honestly just stared at it for a moment, shocked I paid at least $10 for this, my friend looked over at my box and just started laughing, we were equally surprised. I don't know, I would suggest chicken only at this place and don't attempt to veer to other parts of the menu. read more

Super disappointed in Gold Rush. They have been our go to for Chicken of July 4th. Have called repeatedly and the phone has simply rung off the hook. No notice on any social media that they were closed. Boo! This customer service stinks! read more

Since we moved out of the neighborhood I've really missed this place. Fortunately I got a job in he area awhile back so we've been back to having it monthly again. It's still my favorite chicken place in Milwaukee. Always hot and delicious-keep up the great work! read more

I'm new(er) to Milwaukee. Tried this place I've read about 2 nites ago. I WAS BLOWN AWAY! :0 Not just the best fried chicken, coleslaw, fries & roll, but the best delivery guy too! Also, food arrived sooner than stated & it was the hottest delivered food I had ever received. I'm appx. 1.3 miles away but it's cold out...and the food was so hot, I couldn't immediately bite into it! This is a GREAT thing! I'm impressed, so impressed that I ordered it last night too! Keep up the excellent work Gold Rush on Howell! read more

Hot day! Respect goes to the employee there - very grateful for their ability to maintain very friendly despite the heat in the shop... This is my first time at this place, and it's 60 years of success was no kidding! I orders regular and BBQ fried chicken, which came with a fry; and coleslaw, plus fried mushroom. Chicken and coleslaw tasted amazing! (And this is from a person that doesn't like to eat deep fried food.) The mushroom was s but different though I am still deciding if I love it or not. Definitely will go back there again. read more

Ok every time I call and place my order I say fresh chicken and French fry. The owe which I speck to most of the time when I order says our chicken is always fresh. #no no no no again chicken was dry French fry nasty had to drain read more

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I'm mostly reviewing here to correct a misconception. One of the previous reviews states that the food is not made to order. That is incorrect. Their chicken is fresh - never frozen. Hand-battered everyday, right when they open. And they don't fry it until it is ordered. I know this for a fact. Want proof? Walk in, order some chicken, and not only will you be waiting 20 minutes to get it, but you can watch the cook from over the counter as he drops your fresh chicken into a fryer, cooks it for about 15 minutes. And then it is packaged and given to you. Personally, I think it's the best fried chicken I've ever had. Now, tastes vary. And it's not the crispiest because they don't over-batter it. But it's still got crisp to it. It's a simple, no-frills batter that compliments the meat. And OMG the meat is juicy! They've got the cooking times down perfectly! I've been eating this stuff for 30 years. And as another reviewer mentioned, there is some inconsistency in sizes of the pieces. Sometimes they're big, sometimes not so big. It comes and goes. That just suggests to me that it's a supplier thing. Why only 4 stars? Some of their other food doesn't stand up with their chicken. Their pizza is also fresh, but a little meh. It's edible. And to the best of my knowledge, all their fish is frozen. Although, I think the lake perch is pretty good for being frozen. Two more points I wish to make. I REALLY dig the french fries. Some people don't like them, some do. They are a little bit different than you'll find other places. They're also not gourmet or fancy. Just basic fries that have their own thing going on. I used to stop in whenever I was passing by just to get a bag of fries. Finally... leftovers. Well, chicken gets pretty dry after a night in the fridge no matter where you get it. To maximize the original flavor, leave the chicken in the bucket (or the 2 paper plates) it came in, remove everything else, and put some foil over the bucket. Eat it cold. The batter retains that "special something" that I really like about it... and some of the crispiness! I don't recommend reheating it. Certainly not in the microwave. But as you may already know, I don't destroy food by nuking it. :) read more

I am all for local staples of the community right? With the recent incident i had with the Gold rush owners it makes me question there business practices. It started off with me ordering delivery for lunch. I ordered a chicken dinner at 1:22pm. So two hours past and i wonder where is my food, so i called. The lady tells me that they are backed up. I said well my break was over a hour and a half ago. I ordered from here thinking that i wouldnt take that long considering im about 3 blocks away. So the lady says well i guess they will have to credit your credit card or something? Or something? So then the lady says ok let me call the driver, hold please and hung up on me. Waiting patiently i called again and she says well he left he should have been there any minute. He wasnt so she attempted to call him yet again. He showed up some 30 minutes later. I called after i recieved the food and they told me they couldnt refund the order without the food. Bottom line.......never again. read more

I used to come to Gold Rush as a kid frequently. We would often go there for the soft serve, though occasionally we would be lucky enough to get the chicken dinners that they offered through our local fliers. Something that didn't occur to me until recently was the placement of the shack. I don't know if Milwaukee didn't care to separate residential and commercial businesses back in the day, but Gold Rush is oddly located on a corner in a completely residential neighborhood. The closest eatery is the Applebees several blocks away, and even that has only appeared within the past few years or so. It's literally right next door to houses, and oh what a simultaneous blessing and curse it must be to live so close to the place, positively reeking of fried chicken day in and day out, forever tempting you with chickeny goodness. I don't know how Gold Rush managed to do it, but they've been a neighborhood institution for years. The shack is almost literally nothing but a line of fryers, pumping out the fried food that they've been serving for years. I can't see how they would even have the room to create this fried chicken from scratch, so my rating is at least one star nostalgia, but Milwaukee isn't well-known for their fried chicken anyway, so at least their frying skills pass muster. They certainly make a mean soft serve, and they have the hardening chocolate that was the holy grail of my childhood. read more