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Kennedy Fried Chicken

3.7 (36 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers
Open • 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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Mind you I never asked for no lettuce no tomato. They actually sent the chicken sandwich like this ridiculous don't ever order from here.

Mind you I never asked for no lettuce or tomato. They actually sent my chicken sandwich like this.

a plate of fried chicken
Yang X.

Value: 10/10 Experience: 8/10 Taste: 8/10 Perfect spot if you are craving fried chicken at an unbeatable price. Value: I was at the end of my food crawl so I didn't want an entire meal. I got 2 thighs and a drumstick for $3. That is absolutely mind blowing how much food you get for $3. They also had value meals with fries and a drink for under $10. Experience: The chicken is already made so they'll just grab it and bag it. You can get in and out in under a minute. The menu is easy to read but the interior has no tables/counter to eat on. There are chairs though. Taste: I was afraid that the chicken sitting around and the low price would mean the chicken tasted dry but that was not the case at all. The chicken was juicy and seasoned well. They also offer you hot sauce if you want an extra kick.

Chicken trade over Bullet-proof glass!
Noa B.

The name KFC might make you smile but thiis is Kennedy for K, a true chicken spot in the "brother-hood." You order chickens over bullet-proof glass haha but I like it. Shows where you are. Fresh food and the guy-in-charge, seemingly the owner asks you how it is. He'd know who likes mayo or not, even remembered me and I been there only once. This is something you'd never experience at other KFC, if you know what I mean. Thanks Bro! :)

Back Folds
Jeremiah B.

Right out of the park you can find yourself a tasty meal. No it isn't going to be healthy, stop your nonsense. Kennedy Fried, a new york staple, is a bunch of un-connected, but similar in style chicken joints. Anyway down to the meat and ... french fries. I ordered a combo hot wings and french fries. Hot wings had a great crispy texture, seasoned well, and had a really excellent juicy chicken. The fries were, well, just fries. Simple. Crunchy. Nothing to write home about tho.

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Absolutely love love love this place! (the popcorn chicken is my favorite). friendly service, delicious food, great prices.

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5 years ago

A classic chicken joint with well priced options and quick service. The drinks are also pretty good

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11 years ago

Pretty decent but still prefer Popeyes for the quality consistency. It's an interesting locals place. Doesn't feel too safe on occasion

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11 years ago

The fried chicken was what one would expect: greasy, juicy, and hot. I just wish the chicken had a little more meat on the bones!!!!

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12 years ago

For late night food in Spanish Harlem... You've got to check out Kennedy Fried Chicken. They make great milkshakes.

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Craving for fried chicken in Spanish Harlem? this is the place!

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15 years ago

The Best Chicken And Fish Spot When Hungry! Food Is Seasoned And Right On Point. I Go To This Restrant Like 4 Times Every Month

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10 years ago

Amazing fried chicken. Just so good, I can't tell you how happy this made me. I didn't think food could make me feel this way. Thank you.

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3.8(1.2k reviews)
2.8 mi•Midtown East
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This was such a great place to pop in and grab a drink. Service was amazing, great atmosphere…read more Cheesesteak egg rolls were the best food we had all weekend!

My friend and I came to PJ Clarke's to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals, and despite the…read moredisappointing outcome of the game, we had a great night. We were thrilled to find two seats at the end of the bar when we arrived. As luck would have it, the two gentlemen next to us eventually left, allowing us to slide over and enjoy an even better view of the TV for the rest of the game. I started with a Tito's and club soda, but unfortunately, something seemed off--perhaps the club soda was flat. The drink just wasn't good. To their credit, the bartender took it back without hesitation and was very accommodating. I then ordered a Negroni after the woman sitting next to us highly recommended it. I don't usually drink gin, but this cocktail was absolutely delicious and changed my mind. Since we were there for several hours, we shared an order of zucchini and eggplant chips and happily snacked on them throughout the game. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, with a nice mix of ages and people enjoying the evening. We made sure to leave our bartender a generous tip since we occupied our seats for the entire game. Even though the Knicks didn't pull out a win that night, we certainly didn't leave defeated. I'd happily return for another game, cocktail, and fun evening out. And maybe even get dinner there. Little did I know there was another big room in the ack once you past the restrooms. They were having a thriving business there!

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Holy Burger - Slider combo. $7.99. Good fries. Terrible dry sliders. Comes with a Polar drink also

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3.4(24 reviews)
2.9 mi•Midtown East

My friend wanted to try here combo special $7.99. It came…read moremini burger x 2, fries and drink. It's very small portions of all. One mini burger did it come with 2 chicken fries. French fries are much smaller than S size fries. So much disappointment with price. This is a kid meal portion. Order by touch panel or cashier. FIFA soccer game is showing. there's no restroom inside.

Pro tip- If you want a halal burger, go to BK Jani in The Hugh on 53rd during lunch hours for their…read moremuch larger burger, which also comes with masala fries, for around $15, which blows this place and 90% of non-halal spots out of the water. Also, an obvious side note- You wonder how a place that's been open for, I believe, a year and a half has 1500 Google Reviews? It's because they give you a free soda if you write a 5-star review, so I guess if you have a palate for Polar sodas, you can give them a five on that site. If you're going to get anything, go for the tender combo, as their sliders, burgers, and buns are bad. Anyway, it's nice to find a Zabiha Halal spot that serves burgers and other American grub in this neighborhood. I used to frequent somewhat similar spots back in the Arabic neighborhood I lived near in Brooklyn, and it was nice to see this place open a while back. I have tried a handful of things here, and honestly, it's gotten worse every time. The first time, I got the tenders consisting of six pieces for $14, which is honestly very reasonable. The thinner pieces were a tad dry, as the batter had become overly fried, but it's hard to complain about the price point. They also came with a perfectly alright sauce called Mambo, which they list as spicy but is as hot as a spicy McNugget or similar with a light sweetness. The second time, I had the Slider Combo for $7.99, which came with two chicken sliders (spicy if wanted,) fries, and a Polar soda. The fries were honestly nice and better quality than those at any nearby fast-food place. The sliders were dreadful, however. They were dry with overly breaded chicken with no pickles or anything else to help, so I guess that's why it comes with a soda or water. This doesn't help the even worse bun, which was dry as well, and makes a Martin's potato roll look like a Rolls-Royce. The Polar drink was, as expected, a worse Diet Coke. The last time, and the last time I'll ever stop in here, I got the Classic Burger, which is their smash patty with American cheese, holy sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. This was the worst burger I've had in ages and easily the worst smashburger, with the meat somehow being dry. I guess the bun was different as it was larger, but also as the top was charred better than the burger meat. Maybe the signature burger for $4 more is better, but I'm never going to stop for it if they're careless enough to burn a burger bun. 3 stars for the chicken tenders due to the deal. 2 stars for the slider combo, as the fries were decent. 0.5 stars for the burger. 2/5

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Holy Burger - Some alright sauce. Slightly sweet with some tang

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4.4(1.1k reviews)
2.8 mi•Midtown West
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Nice little pub in a nice location. I got the best fish and chips I've ever tasted: the fish was…read morevery fresh and delicate, literally melted in my mouth, and the outside was crisp and tasty, too. The fries didn't disappoint, either. My husband had the JRB signature burger and he enjoyed it very much. They have a nice selection of beer and other alcohol. I would definitely recommend this place and would certainly come back again, when visiting New York next time.

Went in for a couple Guinness and left having eaten a full dinner, which is basically the JRB…read morebusiness model and it works. The pour is the thing. Two-part, proper settle, tight dome, no rushing it. That's rarer than it should be in Midtown where half the bars treat a stout like a lager. Whoever's behind the bar here has been trained or grew up around it. Food's better than a second-floor pub between 5th and 6th has any right to be. The JRB burger comes on a house-ground patty (they grind in-house, and you can tell, loose texture, actual seasoning), caramelized onions cooked down all the way, not just softened, good cheese pull. Fried pickles on the side had a crisp cornmeal shell and stayed crunchy under the burger juices, which never happens. Buttermilk chicken salad was the surprise. Chicken actually brined, crust stayed on, greens weren't an afterthought. Only real knock: music was loud. Not sports-bar loud, more like the bartender's playlist got away from him. Fine at the bar, harder at a table if you want to talk. Room's got real bones. Reclaimed barn wood, old rail track as a foot rest, that big 45-star flag on the wall. Been here almost 20 years and it's aged into itself. For the neighborhood the pricing's fair. Beats P.J. Clarke's on the burger, loses on quiet. Go for a beer and a burger, not a date.

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