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King Chicken Drive-In

4.4 (90 reviews)
Open • 5:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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KING CHICKEN DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for kids

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Fried Chicken!!
Dena F.

OMG, we loved Kings - definitely a must stop if you're in the area. I ordered a couple of Chix Thighs that came with one of their delicious Cat Head Cheese biscuits, also a side of Hush Puppies and a small Sweet Potato Pie. Super nice staff, huge menu and delicious southern food. Everything was so yummy and definitely the best sweet potato pie I've ever had. So yep, we'll be back, next time we're in NC.

Can't miss the sign!
Becky F.

Wow! Friendly service for the win! First timer as I am visiting from out of town. I had heard they are known for their biscuits (I plan to go for breakfast one day this week) but we stopped in for lunch. I got the fried chicken sandwich, side of Mac and cheese and tater tots! All of that for a little over $10! The Mac and cheese reminded me of homemade from my Granny's house, the tots were hot and crispy and the fried chicken was perfect! Order was fast and fresh, and there was even a friendly group of gentleman out front playing a game of checkers. Small town charm at its finest.

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Jeff F.

This place is old school! Great value! Food was pretty good, I especially liked the desserts. The burger was ok, have had better, but a good deal. They give a lot of fries! Will be back when in the area!

Austin S.

Okay DON'T ORDER THE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES it was a very depressing meal the waffles was just so sad the chicken so small BUT !!! MY BURGER Was great !!! Cheese burger Lettuce Tomatoes Pickles Onion glazed Bacon Mustard Ketchup Mayo Now that's something to Brag about made me decide to give them another chance I love king chicken

Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with lettuce and mayo
H P.

Nothing for me to add that hasn't been said before about the King. Pro tip: call in your breakfast order and go straight to the far left pick up window... or to reserve your "special plate" on weekdays for lunch.

Chicken Biscuit - BIG & Juicy!!!
Tarhy A.

This is one of those Southern places that everyone must come to as a foodie destination. It's such a classic old skool walk up and order food stand. Yes quite like the burger places were/are and they do have burgers here. Actually they have an enormous menu fit for any family to enjoy. I've had the chicken biscuit here and it's a monster. You won't need lunch anytime soon after eating it. Huge piece of juicy breast is sandwiched under a flaky fall apart biscuit. Their chicken salad is famous and when I close my eyes I swear my Grandmother just served it to me. I've also opted for the sausage link egg & cheese biscuit and it's good. The cheese biscuit is cheesy AF. I'll be coming back to try their fried chicken, cheeseburger, fries, basically everything that they have. Def come to the KING and let me know what you think. Till next time....

This is great fried chicken.

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The chicken was excellent. French fries were good but cold no big deal excellent excellent food.

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Good food, good prices; order through a window, and wait until it's fulfilled. Promptly delivered. Takeout only!

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Down home fried chicken and fixings! Great chicken gizzards too. Must have if you visit Washington.

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Great home style cooking with daily specials. Take out only. Be sure to check accuracy of your order especially if called in.

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King Chicken is a legend. Class of its own. If you don't stop by King Chicken then you haven't eaten out in Washington.

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