Service Amazing . Food was Also Amazing!! Excellent experience to be sure. Can't wait to come back again and soon

On Sunday 4/12/26 my 2 sisters their husbands and myself came in for lunch after church. We have done this many times with no problems. my sisters and I had the 2 piece tender and fries dinner, their husbands had something different. On Monday, both my sisters and myself started getting sick, unusual that would happen. Turns out we all 3 had food poisoning from the food here. Normal I wouldn't put this out here like this, but I called the restaurant and asked for a manager, the same person that answered came back and said she could help, I think she said her name was Anita. I told her when we were there to eat what we had and how all 3 of us got very sick the next day, nothing! Not an I am sorry to hear that, nothing! just a thank you for letting them know. It will be a very long time if ever that I return to Hopocan Gardens! read more

The food was great. The chicken was hot & moist The hot sauce was perfect & we had good service

I understand that this place has a following. For a newbie...I thought it was quite dingy and out of date. The chicken was good, the coleslaw was not too good and hard to chew. The fries are heavy and greasy. The staff were very nice, great servers and food came out quickly despite it being very busy. read more

The food was served quickly, hot and fresh. Excellent chicken and the hot rice was excellent

Historical this place has been phenomenal and when we travel to Ohio from Pittsburgh we go at least twice during our visit and then get some to bring home. The last two times were not great. This past Thursday ordered Take out the chicken was dry and rubbery Not typical but nonetheless very disappointing. My mom has been eating there over 60 years and now has no interest in returning. I would like to add that I messaged them privately first since I do not like to put places on blast however I never received a response so here it is. read more

The service was great and it was a very good environment, but the food on the other hand was just so disappointing. the main attraction is that it's a chicken place but the chicken was terrible, even my salad was gross because of the chicken. My whole table was very disappointed, not even the sauces were good. read more

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In my search to figure out if the Barberton Serbian style fried chicken is any good, I went to this place after my visit to Belgrade Gardens. If you like bland, breaded fried chicken, you'll love this stuff, me, not so much. I did think the chicken here was better than Belgrade Gardens. Also, the lunch portion was insanely cheap for getting three side dishes with it, the hot sauce (tomatoes and rice), fries, and sweet coleslaw were all good. This place is fine as long as you don't have crazy expectations. read more

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First time I have gone here. They have been around for 80 years. Food came out hot, had to pull some of the breading off the chicken to cool it down. Very tasty, hot sauce and Cole slaw was killer. On Tuesday and I think Thursday they have a 3 piece tender special dinner for $9.99. The waitress was very attentive and very friendly, serving us quickly. Typical family atmosphere and very clean. read more

Stopping in here for the first time today. I was not impressed. Grouchy girls at the take out counter, runny mashed potatoes, and the green beans were bland... like right out of the can. On the positive side, the chicken was hot and seemed fresh. I don't thinks I'll be eating here again. read more

We went there excited and thinking we'd love it. Sorry not the case. The food is just not good. The paprikash Was water with too much paprika in it and tasteless. The chicken and sides were just so so. The dumplings were tough and flavorless. The server was good however cranky. She did warm up after we killed her with kindness. We know you're third generation we really wish could leave a better review is just not possible. It's Time to go back to the real ingredients that made your restaurant a must stop! read more

My family loves this, but there is a severe lack of vegetarian options for me as the only vegetarian in my family.

Food was good Typical Barberton chicken dinner.Atmosphere was average . Prices were average.aImwould say his is Ann average restaurant in Barberton. read more

Great Barberton chicken and chicken papakash Always like their chicken Service was good and friendly.

The chicken Papa cash was horrible and made us sick, and when we called, the manager said maybe we have a stomach bug I wouldn't even give it one star but it won't let me post it unless I did read more

Hopocan Gardens - This is what they call paprikash and then hang up on you - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norton, Ohio

Huge servings great fries and chicken. It's been around forever give it a try. Great service.

Grew up on White House but was visiting from Texas. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either too much sugar in the slaw. And the service was slow. I wished White House was open for indoor seating I would've went there read more

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We have been going to Hopocan Gardens for years. Something has changed. The breading is really thick and they are using a different cooking oil. It just doesn't taste like Barberton chicken anymore. Sorry, I'll be going to Village Inn next time. read more

Excellent place. I came while on a road trip, and decided to make a detour in search of the famous Barberton chicken. While the location at night looked like the sort of place where you would get robbed and have your organs stolen, the staff was instantly friendly. They were very understanding of our questions, dietary needs, and so on. The food was excellent. Definitely very different than fried chicken anywhere else. Sumptuous portions, delicious mashed potatoes, applesauce, and light vinegar cole slaw. They also have a rich, traditional root beer and cherry soda. All for a super-reasonable price. Worth coming back! read more

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Always good food and service, just a little pricy.but they have special prices on table ,be sure to check those out.try the shrimp it's the best read more

I haven't had Barberton chicken in over 2 years, since before Covid. I couldn't stand it anymore and embarked on a 50-mile round trip for some yummy chicken. Disappointed is an understatement. The french fries were so overcooked they were like shoe leather, so they replaced them. They were still brown and still not good. The very small breast was cut like that sold in a grocery store, not the rounded shape Barberton chicken is known for, and it didn't taste at all like Barberton chicken. The coleslaw was just ok. The restaurant itself is pretty run down. The waitress was fine. I have no interest in returning. read more

Hopocan Gardens - Chicken breast, fries, and coleslaw - Chicken Wings Near Me - Norton, Ohio

TL;DR: Another place I wanted to love but didn't. Food was ok, price was good, you might like it... it just wasn't for me. Food: Great portion sizes. The chicken was good, but not great. It had plenty of moisture but light on flavor. The hot sauce was something weird (kinda like tomato and rice soup) that I didn't care for. Dumplings were another thing I could do without. Price: For the amount of food you get the price was pretty reasonable. Service: Everyone was really nice. Food seemed to take a long time, but we were pretty hungry so not sure if was actually a long time or not. Overall: It just wasn't my thing. I wouldn't dissuade any from from coming here and trying the food, you might really enjoy it. read more

This is a locals place, I'm sure about this. The place has been around for a long time. The parking lot was pretty full, but it wasn't my kind of fried chicken. I got the four piece, half chicken meal with fries, mash potatoes and a side of Papeikash. The food didn't have enough flavor for me and my family. In a more positive note; the take service was very courteous and it didn't take too long. read more

Keep an eye on the prices. the three piece tender dinner with 3 sides is 12.95, but if you order 3 individual tenders + 3 sides it's only 11.85. Family friendly atmosphere and fast service. read more

Okay y'all. My husbands family swears by this place. We drove an extra 3 hours on our already 6 hour drive to just come out here for the chicken. I just get hype. I got the grilled cheese (the only vegetarian option), with fries, coleslaw and "Dumplings" The waitress told me when ordering the dumplings that they were gross. I should have listened. They tasted like dough that was put in water. I couldn't understand what was giving it that color because it had no flavor. The fries were crispy in some spots, cold in others. Now the grilled cheese was amazing but if you mess up grilled cheese, you have larger issues. My husband got the 4 piece dark meat dinner with fries and "hot sauce" The hot sauce is just tomato sauce with rice in it. Not a spice in sight so not sure why they call it "hot". The chicken skin had no flavor and once again fries cold. Overall this place is so bland. I would say I'm never coming back but my husband would say the latter. read more

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The food has gone downhill and the prices have gone up. All of a sudden something that was given to me during my very frequent visits, whether inside or out I am now being charged for without being warned ahead of time. They also now are charging 2+ dollar fee to use a credit card. This was another extra charge that is new. I feel like it is no longer about a quality product and good customer service it is about how much money can be made. read more

It's an old restaurant but it's ALWAYS good!!! Great meal for the family!! Best priced chicken for Barberton chicken as well! Always 10/10 for my family! read more

This place has become very hit or miss. It is rare that everything is spot on. If the cole slaw is good that day, the hot sauce is off. If the chicken is great, the fries are too soggy. You get the idea... I would recommend not placing an order through the website. I placed an order around 5 pm and wanted to pick up around 6:15 pm, and even received a text to confirm my order would be ready at that time. I arrived promptly at 6:15. I left with my food in hand at 6:47. There was no apology for taking so long, no acknowledgement that my wait was ridiculous, and not even the excuse that everyone over uses today- covid shortage. I believe if I had just walked in at 6:15 and ordered, I would have received my meal in the same amount of time. Just call... As for the food, getting tired of rolling the dice. read more

I am sorry to say a once great establishment and Barberton landmark has fallen. The chicken is fair, they have taken away the rye bread several years ago and now they no longer carry backs. Today the hot rice was over cooked and had no flavor just red colored rice. Seems that since they changed ownership it has been on a steady downward spiral. So if you grew up eating here you will be sorely disappointed to come back to your childhood restaurant to find it has changed so drastically for the worse. read more

What can I say? Classic Barberton Chicken! Staff is very nice. Huge portions. This place never changes and that's a good thing. Fine dining? Nope. Great food and place for a large group? You bet! read more

So I have been trying to eat healthy, but some sometimes you just need to get crazy. My family has been coming here since the beginning of time. This is comfort food to the max. They have a fairly big menu, but I never look at it. It is always all chicken dinner with all the fixings. -fired chicken dinner -fries -slaw -and Hot Sauce (rice). I have to ask, this may just be me, does anyone else fold over their fries and use them as a spoon/shovel for the hot sauce rice. (don't judge me, just try it) read more

Hit or miss service Generally good and great tasty food. Known for their chicken, it wont let you down!! read more

So, stopped here by happenstance while in Barberton. I read the reviews and thought my parents and I should give it a try. We are fans of the various Barberton Chicken spots so after so many positive reviews we decided to have lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. The sign out front says chicken paprikash on it so I figured they must be well known or very confident in that dish to list it on there entrance sign. Upon entry the restaurant has a slightly dated feel but, so do many well established venues. We sat down and we're quickly greeted by the manager and then the waitress. My parents ordered the lunch special, fried chicken, and I ordered the paprikash along with a small plate lunch of grilled chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and hot rice. So, please remember this is just my personal opinion. My "grilled" chicken was seasoned with paprika and only paprika so basically no other flavor - disappointing. It also looked like it had been pre-cooked and then seared on a flat top. The green beans were canned, ok that's not out of the norm but, again no seasoning and no flavor at all. No salt, no ham chunks, no bacon just beans straight from the can. The hot rice was good ad falls in line with other Barberton Chicken spots. The mashed potatoes were instant style along with an obvious powdered chicken gravy mix. Sad but, had the most flavor of the entire meal. Now for the paprikash review. I cannot understand why this establishment would boast about the dish, even putting it on their entrance sign and then serving this dish to customers. The "broth" was straight up water with heavy paprika, no chicken broth (if it was it was unseasoned and had zero flavor and might have been made from my chicken breast being boiled). There were three large "dumplings" with no flavor or taste at all. I'm not even sure how you create a basic dumpling and manage to have it come out without any flavor of any kind including even an accidental doughy flavor. The waitress attended to us and asked if I liked the paprikash since I had not eaten very much of the large portion. I politely asked for a container figuring that I could take it home and flavor it, you know with some basics like chicken bouillon, salt pepper etc. The waitress asked "you don't like it do you?". I looked at her and tried to be polite but, I told her that there was absolutely no flavor or taste to it and that it was like water with paprika. The waitress went on to say that the dish was routinely returned 99% of the time. I was astonished and I asked why it was on the sign and boasted if it was so poorly received by the masses. The waitress advised that the staff and customers have brought it to the attention of the owners but, they refuse to let the dish to be altered. Folks, that's poor service, professionalism, customer service, management and a disgrace to the dish. No matter how you like your paprikash like with traditional broth or with the creamy sour cream based sauce you expect flavor OF ANY KIND BESIDES ONLY PAPRIKA!!!! I will say that I only gave this place two stars because my parents enjoyed the fried chicken, hot rice and advised it was "comparable" to other Barberton Chicken spots. The waitress was also helpful and understanding and took the dish off of my bill and returned it to the kitchen. I will not be adding this restaurant to any list of places I would like to return. The dishes are as dated as the decor of wood paneling and the pompous attitude of the owners who are obviously unwilling to listen to staff and customers. read more

First time in area and heard of the chicken. I thought it was good but expensive for chicken the size of legs and thighs were really small. My wife got fingers, she didn't like breading or thick fingers. read more

Order here for years and the food was great! But the last couple times I ordered the chicken was undercooked! And I just ordered and they hung up on me three times! So I went to the door and called and watched the woman hang up on me! I went in and told her I saw what she did and the lost a longtime customer. read more

The worst , most bland, chicken I've ever experienced. The dumpling had absolutely no flavor; the best thing about the place was the sides, and the green beans were from a can and needed lots of salt. We walked in and asked if they do anything to celebrate birthdays and proceeded to get the most attitude from the waitress aided with a nasty "no" Please avoid this place read more

This always my go to place for dinner when visiting Ohio. But last night, we used their catering service for our 50th class reunion. Everyone absolutely loved the food. Some members had not had it in 50 years They all were so pleased that things had not changed since we went there after dances in high school. The severs were wonderful and the table just looked terrific. I can't thank you all enough for helping to make the reunion so special. read more

Hopocan Gardens is home to a dining tradition, a hyper-local phenomenon known as "Barberton Chicken". Barberton Chicken is a batter dipped, fried chicken and I have never seen it outside of Barberton. The menu includes chicken, fish, burgers, paprikash and even liver and onions but the star is the fried chicken, served from a three piece tenders to "The Rooster", a whole 2.5 lb chicken in 12 pieces with four sides for the hearty appetite. Also soup, sandwiches, soft drinks and beer. Nothing fancy; honest food at fair prices, good portions. 4 adults dinners and soft drinks came to just under $50 including tip. This is worth stopping in if you're in the Barberton area, regional cuisine is always worth trying in my opinion, and the batter fried chicken and the "hot sauce" side, a spicy rice and sauce dish, are completely worth trying. There are several Barberton Chicken restaurants in that Norton/Barberton area, check them all out, support locally family owned and operated small businesses and help them thrive! read more

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This is the best place to go for Barberton chicken. Everyone raves about White House and Belgrade's but this is the best of the best. It is clean, the breading and crispness if the chicken is perfect. I have never gotten bad food from here whereas the other two I have. White House comes in at a close second though. 10/10 don't recommend Belgrade's. read more

I have no idea how Barberton became famous for fried chicken, but it is sooooo good. Especially with the potatoes (they are fries, but they always just call them potaotes, or maybe just my grandad did, but that's what they are)..... and hot sauce (which is actually this spicy rice dish- I don't know why they call it "hot sauce"). They also serve this cut of the chicken. Dark meat- the "backs". The backs are so good. My favorite part that I never ever see at other fried chicken joints. We grew up eating this on special occasions and I rarely get to go here anymore, but I dream about it all the time. I am just a leeetle beeeeet too far to come here on a whim. Childhood memory: going with my grandparents to Lake Anna, playing in the mucky water/playground area, getting frozen custard (before the chicken!), feeding the ducks stale bread, and then eating Barberton chicken for dinner. I am nostalgic. My grandma died this past week and she loved taking us here. It will always be incredibly special to me. In fact, the congregation all went here after her funeral. XO read more