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Jays Chicken

4.4 (43 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Cajun chicken tenders, honey biscuit, red beans & rice.
Michael T.

Who knew that all it took to enjoy great fried chicken in Cincinnati was to visit a corner Marathon gas station in Pleasant Ridge? Well, apparently, EVERYONE but me. The owner is quite friendly and his menu offers an enticing selection of chicken preparations (fried, tenders, sandwiches) and a varied list of side items, including jambalaya, red beans and rice, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and those addictive honey biscuits. Jay's is a Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise. The franchise started in Louisiana back in the late 80s, in the heart of Cajun country. They've now got more than 2000 locations nationwide. I'd like to think Jay's location is the very best. Because it is.

Chicken tenders special
Oneya O.

I had heard rumors of the deliciousness of this chicken for several years and finally stopped in to try it. I ordered the tenders special and found the chicken to be hot and fresh. Service was also friendly and efficient. Definitely worth a stop if you're hungry in the area.

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Bill W.

Delicious boudin balls, tender and juicy chicken strips, a tasty dipping sauce, and fluffy honey biscuits... this is great on-the-go food! Yes, it's a Marathon gas station, but this was darn good chicken. Not sure how a Louisiana Cajun style roadside chicken takeout ended up in Cincinnati, but I'm glad they did! With 16 more hours on the road ahead of us, this quick stop hit the spot perfectly for breakfast. And we weren't alone- there was a steady stream of customers getting chicken while we were there. In addition to being a great spot for chicken, they had a convenience store, and, of course, the gas station!

Netra A.

Stopped to get gas and happened upon this chicken spot within the gas station. The smells were getting my attention so I started talking to KeKe, the server. She said that people drive from all around to come get their chicken. I took the bait and decided to get a two piece dark with a biscuit. The chicken has Cajun seasoning that wasn't spicy at all. So I preceded to devour my chicken. The chicken was nice and crispy while piping hot. I had to let it cook for a moment so I could eat it. The crust wasn't really anything to write home about. The actual meat was good, however I still wasn't overly impressed to the point I'd come back for more. Popeyes chicken is just as good if not better. I'd actually rather eat Indie's in comparison. Now the butter biscuit with additional butter topping stole the show. It was on harder side but the taste was soooooo delicious. While the biscuit was very impressive I wouldn't come back for more of this food. They had sides but I didn't get any of them.

Taking this BBQ sauce to the face like a champ! Love Jay's 3 Pieces Chicken , biscuit & fries!
Susie C.

Had never been here before, doing a yoga training one exit north, head good things and shot down the red bank exit for some fried chicky!! I got the $6.99 special ( ate it over two meals ). The size and flavor of the tenders were perfect and the potatoes were right there too, great value. I'll be back on my next friend chicken crave!!

2 piece chicken with a biscuit
Christy T.

Tried this for the first time after hearing it had great reviews. Chicken was piping hot and fresh. There was a bit of Cajun seasoning making it just a touch spicy but not too bad. The best was the buttery, honey biscuit that was sweet and hot a great combo with the chicken. In other news, a friend ordered it for a party Friday night, never had confirmation about the delivery and had to go back online to determine THEY had cancelled her order without notifying her due to not having a driver. So, we had to scramble for plan B for chicken. So a couple points off for that, but overall, good comfort food!

2 piece breast combo and delicious honey biscuit.
CJ H.

I moved to a new place last month just up the road from this place. Several people told me to check it out and it is a hidden gem. Yes it's inside a Marathon gas station but don't let that fool you. The food is great. This will be my go to fried chicken spot when I don't want to deal with the hassle of making it downtown to The Eagle. I got a 2 piece combo and unlike other places you are asked which type of pieces you want. I was able to get 2 chicken breasts in a combo without paying extra which is very rare in my food travels! My wife had potato wedges for her side and I had mac and cheese. The potato wedges are thick cut with a mild Cajun seasoning. They were great. Disclaimer on the Mac and cheese. Although it is a pretty good side they have a kick to them bc red pepper flakes were baked in. If you like spicy Mac and cheese it's a good compliment to the chicken. Speaking of chicken both of my pieces were nice and juicy cooked inside of a flavorful but not overbearing breading. The last highlight of this meal was the honey biscuit which is melt in your mouth good. Will return often to this spot. You know it's good when people in the gas station overhear you tell the cook it's your first time and you need a second to look over the menu. Recommendations were flying in from everyone who all said this will be our first visit and not our last.

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Busy gas station fast food spot. The fried chicken is the best I've had in the area and the sides were great too.

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Great chicken. Biscuits were great too. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area

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Best chicken in Cincy! Only negative is their limited hours (not usually open for dinner time)

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I love this restaurant its your normal fish and chicken joint! It's awesome! Would definitely recommend getting some grub from here!!

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