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    JR's Chicken

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    So these there my gizzards I paid almost $8 for...they taste nothing like gizzards...
    Alondra C.

    Bought a almost $40 order just so all the food could look and taste how it looks..the gizzards had absolutely no crunch, but that may be because the batter wasn't stuck on them. They were also very chewy and salty.

    The buffet stations at lunch.
    Jeremy M.

    I'm surprised I'm the first one to review this little gem. I travel for work, so whenever I land in a new spot, my M.O. Is to hit up the apps which tell me where's good to eat. I found a few positive comments about this place being a good lunch joint on another site, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Jr.'s is a little hole in the wall, by the railroad tracks (no, really!). Blink and you'll miss it. The outside looks a little run down, but the full parking lot at noon (and streetside filling up) told me to press on. Open the door and you can see the place is a haunt for regulars; a small bartop counter to your left and alternating booths and tables to the right. This out-of-towner was invited to grab a seat anywhere and a friendly waitress took my drink order. There's a small board with "specials" on the wall, but after watching a few happily-munching folks, I could tell ordering anything but the "buffet" would be the fodder of a new-comer. The sign on the wall advertised a lunch buffet from 11-2, a dinner buffet on Wed and Fri from 4-8 and separate Saturday and Sunday buffets. The cost for each was between $7-9, which is cheaper than some TV dinners! I visited during lunch, so the rest of this review reflects the time. The buffet could possibly change during dinner/weekend meals, so keep this in mind. Toward the back of the place, (just ahead of a dividing wall, carving out a busy to-go order station) are two buffet tables. To the right, is a well-stocked (but under-visited) salad bar and soup station (Chicken and Beef Barley). To the left (swarming with people) is a station with a handful of offerings. Fried Chicken Pieces, American Chop Suey (or goulash as known in some parts), pulled pork,mashed potatoes, green beans and chicken gravy. Wanting to be well-rounded, for this review, I grabbed some of each! The main event- the chicken: crispy, well-seasoned crust was yummy, but for me it's also about the meat... And Jr.(assuming it's his recipe) did not disappoint. It was juicy and flavorful, and definitely worth naming the place after! The sides: Mashed potatoes/gravy- good, creamy and just the right hint of seasoning. Chop Suey- elbow macaroni, tomato and meat sauce and red kidney beans (a first for me) mixed all together, it was very tasty. Green beans- canned, cut green beans. Nothing special, but a good staple from my childhood. Pulled pork- an unexpected bonus. I'm a BBQ aficionado, and this was some of the best I've tasted in some time! A little char with a SLIGHTLY sweet tomato and onion based sauce. Awesome! After I returned to my seat, the waitress checked in to make sure I was good and I enjoyed my meal, returning for another chicken drumstick and scoop of pork. The waitress returned again to refill my drink and remind me that the salad bar had some cold desserts (puddings) and that there was also pie as an option. (I didn't ask, but I assume it was an additional cost.) After gorging on the buffet I was in no shape to eat dessert! I waddled out, pleasantly fed for under 11 bucks including tip. If you're on the fence, give this place a try. I will be back here at least once before I return back home to the Northeast!

    Glad I don't live in this town. This chicken is so good that it could lead to "Chicken Addiction" lol

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    2 years ago

    The food was good and fresh. Chicken hasn't changed in years always great. People are friendly and helpful. Nothing fancy just great food.

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    5 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Great food , great value and great service. A great hometown atmosphere. You can't go wrong.

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    8 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Never had a bad meal here and I eat there frequently good service as far as food you going to come back for more

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    5 years ago

    I went back to get chicken and a slab and apple salad. Good stuff. Happy customer & Pepsi on my cheat day.

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    14 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Best fried chicken in town! So crispy and tender. We stopped tonight for the buffet and the service was top notch!

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    12 years ago

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    13 years ago

    The chicken is great and the crackaroni, I mean macaroni salad is awesome.

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    10 years ago

    Best fried chicken in the Midwest! The salads are all great! Service is good. Atmosphere is good for what it is.

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    11 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Just had it Friday for the first time....it was super good. I never eat macaroni salad but their salad was the best l ever had

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    12 years ago

    Best fried chicken in the area, but I'll never understand why people like their macaroni salad so much. It has a really bitter aftertaste.

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    The chicken is great and they make a macaroni salad like I've never had anywhere else.

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