As I am still desperately and uncomfortably full from dinner, I probably should wait until the food digests before I write this review...but gosh darn it, I just couldn't wait. Hershey's Restaurant (no relation to the chocolate company), is an adorable country rambler by the railroad tracks along Washington Grove that's been around since the 50's. After winding around the odd maze of hallways to get to the hostess stand, the restaurant was decorated in country kitch. Unlike many places where the "kitch" overwhelms the establishment, Hershey's seemed more like a lovely but old country restaurant plucked and placed into the heart of Gaithersburg. The menu was beautifully simple of country classics, such as country fried chicken, meatloaf and "church supper plate". We started the meal with an order of onion rings and fried chicken livers. The onion rings were hot and crispy. The fried chicken livers - oh my! The $7 plate was large enough to feed a family of 6. The livers were large and crunchy, and served with a delicious gravy. The livers were a smidge overdone, as it started to have a slightly bitter taste, yet they were still quite delicious. Although the gravy was tasty, I think a nice horseradish/dijon sauce would have complemented the livers better, but as my husband pointed out, this was country-styled food, so gravy is the default sauce for everything. For our entrees, my husband ordered the country fried chicken, and I ordered the "Barn and Bay". I still don't understand why it was called the "Barn and Bay", as it was country fried chicken, and country BBQ boneless ribs. Which one is supposed to be the "Bay"...? Regardless, my meal was delicious! The BBQ sauce was homemade (with chunks of tomato and onions) and slathered lovingly over the ribs. While the middle of the ribs were marvelous, the heels were hard and dry - to the point where it was a little like jerky. The country fried chicken were crispy and moist. My husband wasn't quite as fond of the country fried chicken, as he felt it was too bland. Unfortunately, all of the dishes were on the salty side (my blood pressure went up 10 points after this meal), but I was rather surprised that there wasn't as much grease as I would have supposed. Although I'm not normally a dessert person, I am a sucker for pie. And their homemade pies were the perfect end to the meal (and why I'm now tragically overstuffed). I highly recommend the peach pie - it was like biting into a little slice of summer. Ripe, melting, rich. Perfection! I was also surprised by the quality of service. While our waitress was a little stony-faced, she was also fast and efficient, and kept on top of refilling our drinks, and checking up on us. One odd thing happened though - I asked for Tabasco sauce, and she brought over a bottle of Crystal, which while a peeve of mine (I specifically said "Tabasco", NOT "hot sauce" or "Crystal". It's like asking for "Ranch dressing" but getting "Italian"), wasn't bad. However, we finished the bottle, and I asked for more. This time, instead of bringing me another bottle of Crystal...I got a small dish of, what tasted like buffalo wings sauce...?!? Very random. I have to say, I am a fan of this place. The food was hot, fast, and there was plenty of it. My husband wasn't quite so happy (he plans on giving this 2 stars). I think it all has to do with perception. He was expecting plain country styled food, but hoped that it would be better...where as I was expecting plain country styled food...and hoping that it would be plain country styled food - which it was. read more

I drove past this place my whole life. Never went in. The place doesn't jump out at you to say it has great food or that it has a welcoming environment. The one time I went there, it was unforgettable. My husband and I went inside and it looks like a bar. Fine. We are walked past that to go into a room that was a hideous shade of green with bunnies painted on the wall. Like we're in some freakish nursery. I hoped the food would be good. It was the worst food of my life. I ordered meatloaf since the waitress said they're known for their meatloaf. It was a flavorless salt lick. Their mashed potatoes were in this god-awful gravy. The only thing you could consume was the soda and that's because it was a Coke. My husband will eat anything and he tried to, but even he admitted the meal left much to be desired. I vowed never to go back and my husband agreed, which is rare. Yelpers, stay away. Far away. read more

What a great Happy Hour place! Our first visit to check out the fried chicken....,,,,, terrible.... So salty....... While eating sitting at this great bar... Several other customers complained as well... We were told it used to be the best Chicken around??? But owner wants to save money and buy cheap pre- made mix .... Not how it was made by original owner! Facility is clean, drinks good and great prices..... We will try some other food next time... But don't order chicken... What shame..... Could correct it it soo easily... Pls listen to your customers read more

Fried chicken was great as always. And service was great. Glad they survived the covid and are back open cant wait to go back

I know this place is somewhat of an institution, and I really hate to rate it so low, but it's just not that good. I know, I'm SORRY! We ventured here because my husband had done some research on the best fried chicken in MD, and this is what so many people suggested. We both tried it, and we both didn't agree with all the believers out there. The chicken itself lacked flavor, and was so disappointing after a 25 minute wait for them to cook it to order. The sides, in the meantime, came out freezing cold. You know how you want a really great mac and cheese or hushpuppy to accompany your fried chicken? This stuff just didn't make the cut. The service was attentive and you can tell that many of the staff have been there for years, which I think is a nice testament to the atmosphere of the place. However, at one point after getting a refill on his soda, my husband noticed a foreign object floating amongst the bubbles. It was a coffee creamer. What? How did that happen? So weird! Anyway, I'd give this place a pass. Our search for amazing friend chicken continues... read more

Great service at the bar with Poindexter! The chicken and waffles were delicious as well as the crab dip (if you like creamy dip over super cheesy). Mashed potatoes and greens weren't too great for my own taste but there are more sides to choose from. read more

I really don't know how someone can give this place 5 stars unless they do not ever cook themselves or they dont ever eat out at other restaurants at all. Food is not good at all. One star for the fact it has been in gburg for a long time, and that is it. I mean, this place is a walking heart attack-- and an unflavorful at that. I have only ever eaten here once, which was one too many times, but I felt compelled to write a review to warn true yelpers!! read more

I should have listened to the review I previously read because I was not impressed. I ordered the two piece white meat chicken dinner with collard greens and sweet potato. First off, the chicken was extremely salty. I will say it was juicy but they need to lay off the salt. Secondly, the collard greens were not seasoned. It was okay. Thirdly, the sweet potato was dry. I didn't know it was prepared like a baked potato. So you would think they would have the fixings like one with the brown sugar, butter and nutmeg but it didn't have any of that. I was very disappointed. The people in the restaurant were very nice and the restaurant was clean but I was not impressed. read more

Starting with the positive. The Fried Chicken! It is excellent, the best around. However, they make each batch to order so be prepared to wait. Have had other items on the menu, but they are nothing special. Staff, when you can find them, can be anywhere from surly to okay, again nothing special. The chicken is good value for what you get, everything else, overpriced except for drinks. read more

Ok , love the ambience, drinks are great, but I came for fried chicken. One problem, the chicken is TO SALTY!! Everyone in our party agreed. The chicken is TO SALTY!! Come on guys, taste the chicken, and you will find out. Let us know that you have adjusted the seasoning and will be back. Email me at lworldbob@gmail.com read more

Got takeout. Shocked to see about 100 unmasked people close to each other outside listening to a band and drinking/eating, and the inside packed with people sitting close to each other unmasked and many elbow to elbow at the bar with maybe half wearing masks. Looks like a major health risk to me. read more

Great personality, superior food, fantastic place! My 1-year-old had a great time too! read more

Location of restaurant is really hard to find its hidden behind the regular spot routes. Once you get there you they have amazing customer service and a bar as well where you can watch sports. I would recommend thier fried chicken they are so tender and juicy not blend and dry. read more

My boyfriend's brother decided to take us here last night. He heard that the chicken was really good and really wanted to try it. It's pretty far into the middle of almost nowhere, but it's also pretty big and has a huge sign, so it's hard to miss it. We walked in and there's a cute little foyer. You go past this and then there's a bar on the left (Thursdays was open mic night, so there was some live music). Go past this into a little hallway and that's when you get into the restaurant area. The decor is VERY American farm-style, but with pastel walls. An oddity I did notice and question is the window on a window (if you go here, you'll see what I'm talking about). There were 2 TVs in the restaurant area and in (what looked like) the buffet(?)/ice cream area. Although you can tell they have a certain kind of clientele, the waitress was still very nice to us (other yelpers may have had a different waitress). She accidentally spilled water on my boyfriend and to compensate, she upgraded all 3 of our sides to the large size and only charged us for 1! Pretty good deal, IMHO. So service (except for her tripping) was really high for me. Now, we went there for the fried chicken. There were 4 of us and we were all going to order the two-piece dark meats each ($8 each) that come with two sides, but the waitress recommended us to get 2 fried chicken baskets from the appetizer section (also $8 each) that included 5 pieces of either legs, wings, or thighs, so we'd have 10 pieces instead of 8, but no sides. We ordered sides of mashed potatoes, fries, and green beans ($2 each). *Be prepared to wait awhile (25+ min) for the chicken since they cook it fresh)* First out were the sides. I didn't try the green beans, but my boyfriend seemed to like it. The mashed potatoes were creamy and fluffy with a nice helping of gravy atop it. The fries, though, tasted very bland. Fortunately, they had a garlic/Parmesan shaker to add some flavor to the fries. Now for the chicken. The outside was so crispy and the inside was fairly juicy. The only problem we had was that the skin was really salty, and that's where the french fries and mashed potatoes came in to offset the lingering salty taste. I will say that the chicken was pretty good, but it's not omg-blow-me-out-of-the-water amazing. So, I'm not sure if I would come here again, but if I do, it may be awhile. read more

Very good food but the slowest service in Gaithersburg. The bar is full of regulars. Can't go wrong with the: Catfish, burgers, ranch fries, fried chicken (excellent). Definitely come here if you have time to kill or want to enjoy several drinks before you eat. It is slow every single time we come in! read more

Ok we have been here 2 times in the last month, the breakfast was bar none for sausage alone, service was great !! Just came back today for lunch, snow day, schools closed, their parking lot still being shoveled, no servers made it in yet.... BRANDON.... stepped up !!! He took care of our table and all others as they filled up !!! Great Job Brandon !!! Good food, great service ! Thank you read more

I want to say that I had the most pleasant experience last weekend here. The bald headed bartender (sorry I don't remember his name and I can't describe him other than that) was the most pleasant bartender I have encountered in quite a while. Even though he was busy, he made sure all of his customers were taken care of along with other restaurant duties. I greatly appreciate this as I was in the restaurant business and this is very hard to find these days. Does the food take a little bit? Yes, but they also state that it is made to order (I remember this pre Covid). I have always gotten "to go", so to eat there was a plus. I have been here other times, but usually just for carryout. Even with these trying times, I will go back because of the great service. It goes a long way! read more

While the service and food delivery was very slow, the food was excellent. If you don't mind the wait, it is worth it. Great chicken.

We like Hershey's for its casual, comfy feel and good ol' home cooking. Locally known for their fried chicken, they also serve steaks, crab cakes, meatloaf and more. While my husband can't resist the chicken, my friend and I are partial to the patty melt served with french fries. The quality of the ground beef is really good and flavorful. The bakery rye bread had wonderful flavor and texture. The fries are crisp on the outside, moist on the inside and well drained of oil. Families should bypass the bar seating and head straight for the charming country style decorated dining room. Good food at very reasonable prices. read more

Food is good but I totally agree with if you're not a regular, the wait staff are very unfriendly and indifferent. Not paying to be ignored. The waitress had a terrible take it or leave it attitude. I got the feeling they really didn't want us there but had to serve us. I won't be back. I go where I'm appreciated, not tolerated. read more

We stopped in for lunch last week. I love burgers so that's what I ordered medium rare. It was cooked perfectly! Charred on outside and pick throughout. Very tasty! It was also huge but I ate the whole thing anyway. Sweet potato fries were also excellent. We ate inside because it was not busy, but there is also plenty of outside seating. If I lived closer I would go regularly. read more

It is nice to see this historic local place had reopened for indoor dining on March 4 so we had to try it out. What's great is that you can either choose breakfast food or from the lunch menu. The eggs benedict was very well made and delicious. The French toast, which was made with their own style of unique bread, was some of the best anywhere. The fried chicken is good- and the mashed potatoes and gravy should be in their own separate food group because they are the very best I have tasted in a long time anywhere. Despite what I'm reading in the other reviews the service was just fine and did not leave us hanging at all. Granted, the restaurant can only have so much capacity right now; even so, we were very promptly attended to and the whole experience was nice and cozy. I definitely want to go back and try other things since there is a variety of both breakfast and lunch items that look well worth trying. read more

Newly renovated with a pretty nice music scene on weekends.

If I could put 0 Stars I would! Walked in here for the 1st time last night and I waited for 20 MINUTES for an acknowledgment of my presence so I could be seated! Finally a worker noticed me and my company and said "There's gonna be a wait!" No smile, no 'Hello' and just kept rushing around even though the place was in fact half empty. Ended up not eating here simply for the awful service I received right when I walked into the door! read more

My friends band played this past Saturday night and no one warned the staff that it would get crowded. Ok so I can't comment on the normal turn around time for food. Not an easy location to find. Have lived in the area a long time and had never been to this part of Gaithersburg. My Google maps got me there no problem but almost drove by it. Parking is limited. Now on to the experience. When the waiter asked about drinks, I asked for a wine list. The waiter told me they only have house. When I asked what it was he said it was not the best, I could have red or white. I said I needed to rethink my choice. After that I knew the type of food to expect. Apparently there signature dish is their fried chicken (earning them a 4 star rating) and there menu is very chicken heavy. Being a vegan I ordered chicken tenders with honey mustard for my 5 year old, fries, hush puppies and a Modelo for me (didnt have Dos Equis). The chicken tenders looked dry but my 5 year old didn't care. The fries were OK but the organic ketchup was weird; tasted better with the honey mustard. The hush puppies were clearly a box mix. Ice cream shop was closed so no comment on that. Not a place I would recommend to any foodies but for a BASIC meal and drinks it was alright. read more

Very bad service Brandon was SUPPOSE to be our waiter. He was working the bar. He never once came to our table to ask us if we needed anything we had to keep asking the tall waiter not sure of his name but he deserved our tip. Brandon has an extremely nasty attitude. He's very unprofessional! But the food was absolutely delicious that's the only good thing I can say about it there. Brandon needs to learn how to have a nicer attitude....... I sure Pray he's not the manager I heard he was smh ‍ Oh well BRANDON there is always Corporate Office because that's exactly who I'm calling tomorrow morning Brandon makes me not even want to come back there! I hope he has off on some days because his off days I will go there then and then only. That's sad when someone who works in a place you like going too but hate it only when a certain person is there working There is more to this story it's not just him having a bad attitude but I will take the rest up with Corporate Office! Make sure if you come to Hershey's Restaurant in Gaithersburg Md. Don't let Brandon wait on you. read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had! Greens were pretty good; mac and cheese was watery and obviously from a box, but the chicken ... absolutely delicious! read more

12/13/14 my girlfriends and I wanted to try something different for breakfast since we normally go to the Amish market. 2 of us ordered the chicken and waffles, and I must say the waffle was delicious but the chicken was extremely salty. Atmosphere was cozy, service was slow but that was expected. Would love to try the chicken again, but I'm afraid my blood pressure will go through the roof! Breakfast prices was too high for my taste. Unfortunately, I left there wishing I went to my old stand by the Amish Market. read more

Man, that is some dang good fried chicken!! Went early on a Saturday morning with a friend and I was not disappointed. The waffles were huge and the sausage tasty, but the chicken is hands down the best in the DMV. read more

The food is delicious!!! I'm so excited to have a place so close that serves fried okra and solid fried chicken. The fried green tomatoes were pretty good, I will definitely want to give them another try when tomatoes are in season. We went while they had a live musician playing, and it was great! You can even continue having conversations at your table and still hear everyone. If you're looking for a quiet spot to hang with friends and delicious comfort food, this is it! read more

You come here for three reasons 1) Fried Chicken - don't bother to order anything else. The chicken's great. Everything else is pretty lackluster (at least since they dropped the crab dip from the menu). 2) Beer - draft, cheap, cold. The small pitcher is the best deal by volume. 3) Shots - once you're a regular they start coming in rocks glasses. Which may or may not be a good thing. I've been coming here since I was in diapers (literally) and my family used to pick up the mail here. It doubled as the post office back in the day. It's not spectacular but if all you're looking for is chicken and beer then sit back and enjoy. The game's usually on the TV and there's ice cream. read more

I really enjoyed the food. My friend took me out for a bite to eat, when we got there I wasn't too impressed with the place but the people and the food were really good! I love it. read more

Random google search for lunch with my other half. Chose this little place and was very impressed. Had the London Broil with coleslaw and green beans and my lady had the meatloaf, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. Had to get a to-go container because of the ample portions. Friendly service and wonderful food in an old pub style atmosphere..Excellent!! Will be back! read more

Food is fair. Hershey's used to have about the best crabcakes in the DC area, but they are no longer as good. But I'm giving Hershey's two stars because of their service, which is not always, but is often, appalling. If the table next to yours has regular customers, the waitress often as not will have a nice long chitchat with them before even handing you a menu. And the food often takes over a half-hour to get to your table. Hershey's does have some good bands play weekend nights, and if you just want a boring domestic beer, you'll have a good time enjoying the music. read more

I've been a semi regular Tuesday patron for Blinkie's Karaoke for a few months... great place to unwind with karaoke and good drinks. Family friendly, and great service to boot! Brian is a hands down awesome bartender. Funny story, he helped me discover the whisky sour! The portions are generous and you should leave full. Drinks are more than fair! If you take the Ride On bus, it's a short walk from the MARC station, great option if you don't have a DD. read more

Great food. The fried chicken is amazing. Burgers cooked perfectly. Fries could've been crispier.. For fried chicken take-out be sure to call at least an hour in advance. They make it in small batches but it's worth it! read more

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Best fried chicken and waffles I've had in a long time. The chicken is crunchy and still incredibly juicy, and the waffles are beautifully golden crisp. The only down side was the syrup... not quite on par with the rest of the stuff, but delicious none the less. I had fries and hush puppies (and bypass surgery) with my C+W, and would definitely recommend you put the hush puppies in the syrupy, fried mix as you crunch through a really good but not so healthy meal. The fries were good, just not good with this plate. read more

Hershey's Restaurant - Chicken, Waffles, Hush Puppies, and Fries - absolutely PHENOMENAL meal. - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Some of the best fried chicken and peach pie I have ever had! Delicious food all around but the chicken is to die for. It's very laid back and good for a few drinks too. We love coming here but keep in mind chicken takes like 25 min to make but the apps n zerts are good so it's ok. Had their carry out for when family was in town once and everything was just as delicious as if you ate it there! read more

Chicken us always awesome. Tried the pork chop last time,they weren't good. They marinate them with something too tangy and a little odd before they use the chicken breading. Should leave the marinade out. Love the sides. Trying the sandwich menu today, a Reuben and Sloppy Joe's...we'll see!! read more

Hershey's Restaurant - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

By far the worst experience in my life. The bartender seems to be on drugs and I'm pretty sure was selling them as well. The older lady who was our server was rude and most definitely racist. The chicken tasted old and i pulled long black hairs out of my coleslaw. Nobody was wearing mask I felt very uncomfortable being there. Will not be going back. read more