Heard the hype about this place. Thought I would check it out. I must have came at the wrong time cause it definitely didn't live up to the expectations. Chicken seemed cold and a tad bit undercooked. Definitely not the flavor I was expecting. The Jo Jo's were super old but they were exchanged for ones that were fresh cooked and had no crunch. The samosa my daughter said was alright, she ate half of them. read more

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We arrived at Quick Pack Food Mart right when they opened at 11 AM to try to get some of the freshest fried chicken possible. The wings had just come out of the fryer and we had to wait in the store an additional couple of minutes for the drums. The owner stated that they didn't have any thighs or breast that day, and while we wanted to try the sambusas, they wouldn't be ready for another 10 minutes. We didn't really want to wait for them, so we left with our haul and started digging into the chicken in the car. Fried Chicken 2x Wings + 2x Drums ($8.99) - Freshly fried, hot and steaming. The chicken is lightly breaded, resulting in a thin coating on the exterior that exhibits an almost glass like crisp. The drums, especially, are gigantic, almost like a small turkey leg, and the meat inside is moist, with juices dripping down with every bite. Both drums had a bit too much bone marrow or blood leaching out of the bones, resulting in a less than pleasant taste in some parts of the chicken. The wings did not have this issue and instead remained juicy throughout. (4.5/5) Jojos ($1.79 for 6) - The jojos seem to be hand cut large wedges, then single fried and seasoned with seasoning salt and pepper. They don't exhibit any crisp whatsoever and instead are just exceptionally fluffy and tender throughout. I really wish they battered them with the same stuff used on the fried chicken! I was a bit underwhelmed with these due to how floppy they were. (3/5) The fried chicken served at Quick Pack Food Mart is very good and is probably the cheapest fried chicken you can find in Seattle to boot. Most places would charge at least $12 for two wings and two drums, and serve smaller pieces of chicken. It's super worth it. Note: Quick Pack Food Mart charges a 50 cent card fee. read more

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What a hidden gem to find. Of course thanks for TikTok for the recommendation! Outside has a huge banner that states "home of the best fried chicken" I say it's pretty darn good. After a flight, we were hungry, almost borderline HANGRY.. went straight from SEA to here and I was not disappointed. Super friendly workers and fast service. We didn't want to get full since this is only the first stop of many food stops. And I am glad that we got 2 each cause they're HUGE. The leg is HUGE! Perfect amount to hold me over until the next stop. They had a few seating inside but we just took it to go and couldn't wait and ate it in the car. Definitely check it out. Crispy and juicy. Great service. Welcoming smiles. Ps: 50 cent up charge for using card read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - 2 wings + 2 legs with potatoes. Legs were HUGE!!! Juicy and crispy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love the chicken wings at this place! I've been coming here since 1997 or 1998 i believe. When the lady in back used to mix the chicken in batter in the big bowl. You could see her working from the front counter. It is still every bit as delicious now as it was then! THE BEST fried chicken in the area! The taste and crunch coating are WAY better than the 'famous brand' down the street in our opinion! Worth the long drive from up north for us! read more

I've been here a couple of times now. I can see why it consistently makes the lists of great fried chicken. Big pieces of crispy skin and coating but moist meat. It was so good, I forgot to take a picture. Friendly service. It is a low key place with a pick up only set up. They have cold drinks and some convenience store items. Definitely will go back when I get a fried chicken craving. read more

They have big beautiful fried chicken! Consistently good everytime. What more is there to say?

So late to the party on this place my friend Ken has been telling about this place for years. Only wings and legs were a available when I got there about 11:30 on a Saturday. Could've waited 15 minutes for them to fry up a thigh and breast but didn't have the time to spare today. Would definitely come back for the chicken! I don't usually like legs but these drumsticks were huge as well as the wings for $8 and change great deal. Perfectly season has a tiny bit of a kick which I loved. Crispy exterior and the chicken was moist inside. Made another stop on the way home even though the delicious smell of the chicken was killing us on the way home threw it into the microwave for about 40 seconds just yo heat it up so it traveled well! read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First read about Quick Pack Food Mart from an article featured from the long gone Seattle Weekly: https://www.seattleweekly.com/food/the-most-magical-fried-chicken-in-seattle/ Me and The Homie checked it out back on 11/4/18. We had no idea what to expect, but we walked inside this borderline sketchy spot. Wow, ordered, paid up, and walked out with a sack of fried chicken. We didn't even bother driving it home or eating in the car. At the corner of MLK Way and S Jackson, we started digging in the sack of fragrant, crisp fried chicken in the parking lot. Fried chicken on the car trunk. No frills, no sauce, no secret spices...just damn fine fried chicken. Between the two of us, we've probably consumed an entire chicken farm over the years, lol. We spread the culinary chicken dollars all over the city at various indie spots like Wing Dome, Ba Bar, Mangosteen, Bok a Bok, Heaven Sent, Brothers and Sisters, S/T Hooligans, and Cookie's Country Chicken. Heck even a sale bag from Safeway's deli will do. I revisited Quick Pack Food Mart after stopping by nearby Temple Pastries on 5/9/21 as part of a low key Mother's Day Sunday wandering drive. The same folks were behind the counter. Honestly, I have no idea what else they sell at their business. All I know is that I made a socially distanced beeline to the deli display case at the front counter. This time it was for an order of 7 chicken wings (=14 wings elsewhere) for a little over $16 with an extra charge for using a debit card. Pleasant service and received well wishes for Mother's Day. Meandered from the Central District to University District/Portage Bay and ate two wings at Fritz Hedges Waterway Park. Sitting outside by the water, fresh air, sunny, eating tasty fried chicken. Simple but mighty fine Mother's Day. Two words to remember when stopping by Quick Pack Food Mart, FRIED CHICKEN! read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Exterior (5/9/21) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Man. This gem. I hate to give it up but good good deserves to be shared. The chicken is crispy, salty, savory, juicy, so delicious! The wonders are always friendly and they stay ready with chicken always fresh to sell! Quick in and out! The hot sauce: they say it's only Frank's but it's secret ingredient! read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - 7 wing with hot sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Family owned and run, the Quick Pack is a hidden gem of the neighborhood. For sure the best fried chicken that I've had in Seattle. Awesome for parties too, get a big tray of chicken on the cheap and it'll go real quick. Go support this fantastic establishment! read more

This fried chicken staple of Seattle all of Washington state. Fresh crispy fried chicken. Thighs & drum sticks and chicken wangs yummy What i love most is the lady so nice and she promise her fried chicken is the best. I agree, the fried chicken is so delicious read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Fried chicken, i took four big bites inside the parking lot.. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband discovered this place a few months ago. He bought some fried chicken and brought them home for me to try. I loved the flavors in the batter and how moist the chicken was. The batter was just right. It wasn't too thick like in other places. You don't even really need a sauce though some hot sauce just adds some oomph to it! I forgot to take a picture last week when we got some chicken since we ate it so quickly! We are the chicken in the car and it was perfect since it was so fresh! This is now our fave fried chicken place in the whole Seattle area, if not in the entire country! read more

I was hanging out with a group of friends and one of them mentioned this spot. He was so insistent that we try their food, and naturally, we headed right over. And of course, it was a welcome surprise. The first impression gives off vibes akin to a "mom-and-pop" shop. Inside is small and humble. It wouldn't take long for you to see the golden chicken at the register. The lady at the register was incredibly hospitable. She constantly asked if we were doing well and ensured we got the most out of our visit. The chicken I had was mainly wings and drums. The chicken and a crispy golden exterior. The meat itself was tender and soft but not incredibly moist. The chicken skin carried most of the spices/seasonings. I couldn't quite pinpoint what they were but I remember it being delicious. This spot is located pretty far away from any major attractions in the city. If you can find the time, I definitely recommend giving them a chance. Food: 4/5 This is probably the best-fried chicken I've had in Seattle. Service: 5/5 Loved the cashier. They were so nice and even gave my group of friends extra pieces of chicken! Atmosphere: N/A This spot leans more "to-go" style. read more

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Oooooohhhh man this place is legit!!! I have heard so many good things about this place and am so glad to try it out. It's definitely a hole in the wall and I would probably not even know of this place unless I heard it from people. But once you know, it's hard to miss it as it's a pink building standing on its own with no other business attached. Anyways, I came here hoping to get chicken and that's what I got. They only had wings and 1 leg available at the time so we ended up getting the last piece of leg and 6 pieces of wings along with some JoJo's. We had to eat the wings at home but was able to try the JoJo's on our drive home. It's not the crispiest JoJo's but the flavors are there and for 1.25, you get a generous portion. The wings and legs was still perfectly crispy by the time we got home and it was delicious. I also like that it wasn't super salty and had the right amount of flavoring. These pieces aren't your typical size either, they were humongous! So pricing was also superb. The lady who took our order was also nice, she had this southern hospitality vibe that made us feel very comfortable talking to her and placing our order Overall, not the best chicken I ever had but it's definitely one of the top contenders and definitely will be back read more

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Renowned for their fried chicken! I love hole in the wall places and this places! Basically a quick-e-mart with a deep fat fryer and warming cabinet. They only had wings and legs today which might reflect availability of chicken parts due to the national pandemic. Wings were those gargantuan ones that are borderline too big to be from normal chickens. Crust is decent, paper thin and crunchy. The legs were a little disappointing and not totally as done as i personally like. The side of jojos were suprisingly amazing! They also serve Sambusas but had none that day. I have a feeling might be an off day and i will be back to try again when they have breast and thighs. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Fresh out of the fryer wings - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So delicious, juicy, perfect crispy, not heavily battered. Best fried chicken I've had in seattle

Oh man! I'm a fried chicken connoisseur and this fried chicken is divine. My favorite was or maybe still is Ezells but the chicken here is definitely making me second guess which one is better. The meat is juicy and the skin is cooked to perfection. Definitely blows KFC, Popeyes, churches and most chicken places out of the water. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Finally made it here! Been wanting to see what the yay who was about their fried chicken. Drove up into their small parking lot (which is a definite plus). Lots of homeless folks at the bus stop in front. A few asked for money. Not the most savory neighborhood. Suggest you not visit this shop at night when it's dark out. My hubby sat in the car while I went in to purchase the chicken, and was approached twice by panhandlers Back to the chicken. The display case was heated and had some wings and drum sticks and a breast or two. I ordered the 2 wings and two drums for 6.99, and added the only thigh left. Total was 9.88. Not bad. Wings were a good size. Love my wings! Chicken was tasty even though it was cold. Was a bit disappointed. Chicken was good but not great as expected from reading previous reviews. My hubby wasn't impressed, we recently tried the broasted fried chicken at Marco Polo pub and theirs was really good. I guess I would try the chicken again if I were in the hood, but I definitely not go out of my way for their chicken as I did this time. Btw, this is take out only, no place to sit and eat there. The owner although nice would not allow me to photograph the white board hand writer menu. Only the display case read more

I don't understand why people say this place is so great. Chicken was ok after heating it since it was raw in the middle. Didn't help that the person was rude and forgot to put the jojos in my bag either. I live nearby and wouldn't go back. I wish it was better but there are plenty of great spots in the neighborhood to go. Seems like the hype proceeds the actual product. read more

This place lived up to the hype. Definitely a hidden gem. Their wings were very crispy and seasoned perfectly. Pricing was extremely reasonable. Will definitely be back. read more

Please be careful at this shop. I just purchased 4 drumsticks and paid with my credit card for the total of $12.36. The clerk charged my card $2900, apparently hoping I would not notice. I did not ask for a receipt, but luckily my credit card detected the fraud and alerted me. The drumsticks were tasty, but I will obviously never return to this unethical establishment. read more

A CD classic folks. If you have to go to Yelp to consider this place, let this be the sign TO GO! Let me tell you, the chicken is so juice and those bites? CRUNCHY! Literally packs a punch with every bite because that's how well seasoned it is. I can honestly taste it now and remember it. This mom and pop spot has been a staple since middle school. Folks used to go here during lunch and would be late to class because you gotta sit down and really enjoy this. If food could give you peace and solitude, this right here would be it. Don't forget to consider their meals or other things on the menu. The prices haven't changed much, maybe 10 cents or two from the other posts of the menu. Happy eating friends! read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Chicken is great even when not cooked to order. I visited before a Sunday evening event in the area and ordered the two legs, 2 wings. The chicken was under a heat lamp but was still crispy outside and juicy inside well done. They don't use much seasoning, so I definitely enjoyed it more with the hot sauce. I didn't notice any sides and sodas are pretty expensive (I live Eastside so maybe this is due to taxes too). There's no seating so you might as well bring your own if eating in the parking lot... Ezell's is pretty close. I wish Quick Pack would do fried gizzards too, but for legs and wings Quick Pack is definitely the winner. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - 2 wings, 2 legs combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Moist crispy and HUGE. Mwah. This definitely beats out other fries chicken competitors in the Seattle area for me. The crisp is all over, the moistness is on point, and the portions are just too good. You probably only need 2-3 pieces (even the wings are ginormous) or 1 if you get a breast! Be sure ask for the Togo cups to bring the hot sauce home (not a dine in establishment at any time). Also before you go, be sure to grab some friends (the area is pretty run down and the last time I came here cops everywhere). Right now (pandemic) the owner said breasts are on shortage and he hasn't been able to find any supply lately. So only legs and wings are available. Also his hours are not consistent, he did not open until noon on Sunday. He recommends you call before coming in. If you come in with no chicken on display yet, he will cook to order! About 10-12 mins for wings and 12-15 mins for legs if I recall. (Also note 50 cent for card transaction, bring cash!). THE NEXT DAY AIR FRYER. Sooooo good. The crisp is still all there! And even if you decided to forget and leave it in too long, it's still quite moist! Find this gem on the outskirts of Chinatown. You can't miss that purple building on the corner. read more

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After years of wonder I finally made it to Quick Pack. I was running errands in Madison Valley when I thought, "Isn't there a popular chicken joint around here?" So I hopped on Google maps and made my way to the corner of MLK & Jackson in the CD. Without any painted parking lines I made my own spot and walked into the magenta/purple building. I was greeted in the friendliest way and I found the chicken. It was like finding treasure. I'm sure I made the guy laugh inside. I asked for the 2 wings + 2 legs combo and happily made my way back home. I took a bite and it made a wonderful crackling noise. The chicken was so juicy! I was so surprised. The chicken held well from the time I left the mart to the time I got home. I don't come up to Seattle as much as I used to so I am sad that they don't have a place like this down south. It really was a treat to finally try it. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've heard about the fried chicken here for a long time. Finally got to try it out! We chatted briefly with the woman (who seemed like the owner). She said their business has been severely impacted by COVID-19 :( Hope more people can come and support small businesses like these. When we arrived, we saw some some fresh chicken wings & drumsticks. My goodness, they're huge! For the 2 of us, we got the "7 wings or drumsticks" deal on the menu. I'm so happy that we could get a mix, so we got 4 wings and 3 drumsticks. Even after a 20 min drive home, we didn't need to reheat the chicken. It was very crispy and juicy inside! I would agree that it's one of the best fried chicken in the Seattle area. The hot sauce is also great! Unfortunately I didn't like the jojos, maybe they were a bit stale, and the portion was very small. But nonetheless, I'd definitely come back for the fried chicken! read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Mix of chicken wings and drumsticks in the box. Hot sauce and jojos on the side. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great chicken, and worth the trip from where I live (Northgate) to get it on a regular basis. They don't do anything fancy, like hot sauces and different spices in the breading, just fried chicken, done perfectly. The skin is crispy and tasty, the chicken meat is moist, and it reminds you of the first fried chicken you ever had. read more

Came here at 1230 pm when they brought out the freshly fried thighs and drumsticks. It was $3.99 for the thigh and $1.99 for the drumstick. Breading was good however I did like the more complex spices of Duck Island ale house better. Inside was very juicy, a bit pink but I had no issues. The pieces are huge! There's a big bottle of named hot sauce to squirt on it. It reminded me of Cholula. Glad I tried it but not sure if and when I will be back. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Thigh and drumstick straight from the fryer at 1230 pm - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My new favorite fried chickadoo spot!! This #blackownedbusiness is an unassuming little mart that will suprise you with their BOMB A** crispy, juicy, saporous goodness. From what I could tell, they only sell fried chicken and hugee jojos (and I mean HUGE), but they do it with love! I had been meaning to drop by for so long and even with all the suspense, they superceded my expectations. Not only were the pieces ginormous, they were cheap and flavor seeped down to the bone. It had a baby spice kick at the end too! Am I allowed to say... that this is way better than Ezell's? read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - 2 Wings, 2 Drumsticks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this chicken. I really do. I even love their chicken wings as they're huge and just perfect. Their chicken is not dry, it has just the right amount of seasoning on it and is still hot when I bring it home (if it survives that long). Sides and other items available, too. You can stop by with your car, bike or even by bus (stop is right in front)! If you haven't tried their chicken yet it's time to do so!! Let's support small businesses in our precious neighborhoods so we can enjoy their wonderful food in the upcoming months! read more

So crispy, so juicy, so warm, what fried chicken should be! Made the drive into Seattle to get a bunch of fried chicken and so glad that I ordered as much as I did. The owner was very nice as well. Even after the 30 minute drive home it was still crunchy. Definitely try it with the hot sauce, the combination is fantastic. Froze about half the chicken to have later, and it heats up very well in the oven or steamed over rice. The possibilities are endless. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Chicken drumsticks and chicken wings with hot sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is a great place for chicken and jojo's. It's literally one of my favorite places, I love the way the jojo's are made and cut, I haven't seen many places make them like that. Good customer service and the ambiance is good as well. read more

I would have given the rating a 1-star if it wasn't for the great customer service from the female cashier that is there. I went there twice in one week & had two different experiences. The woman treated me with respectful courtesy & was professional. However, a couple of days later I returned & the male cashier there was rude & unprofessional. I will take my $$$ elsewhere. As a long-time resident of the area, that was the first time, & last time, in 30+ years I experienced poor customer service from that store. read more

This place has the most incredible gas station food without the gas or the station. It's a small food shack that specializes in great cheap fried chicken and jojos.. all for about 6 bucks.. the chicken comes out so piping hot and moist that initially it comes out under salted then as it cools the flavor seems to awaken or come to the surface. Jojos are huge and 5 for a 1.00. I'd definitely cater fried chicken from here for any event read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Incredible chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best fried chicken. Seriously. We bring all of our visiting friends here to eat chicken and now when I catch up with them, the first thing they ask is "been to quick pack lately?". Insanely crave-able. Get a wing. Get a thigh. If they have sambusas, buy them all. Douse everything in hot sauce. If people are waiting outside, join them- fresh chicken is on the way. Skip the tenders (dry) and the breasts... you'll want a better skin to meat ratio because the skin. Is. Divine. Crispy, crunchy, perfectly seasoned... Honestly just amazing. To address issues other people seem to have: yes, the shelves are empty. No, it's not a money laundering scheme (as someone so rudely alleged in their review) there is just no need to come here for anything BUT chicken. If you don't want the chicken please leave, there are surely people waiting behind you eager to snap it up. Truly one of the best things in seattle. Please don't ever close! read more

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I'm glad that these guys are still going about their business in a rapidly changing city. They occupy a nice corner lot that I'm sure developers salivate over, but that is neither here or there. I'm content that I can still enjoy getting some really good friend chicken when I am in the neighborhood! Current pricing for pieces of chicken: Wing $1.49, Leg $1.49, Thigh $1.99, and Breast $3.99. They do have various set combos ranging from $5.99 - $9.09. Prices don't reflect sales tax. Like many have noted, there isn't any seating here, but dining in your car isn't a bad thing since they do have a (small) parking read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great flavor from the spices. Very crispy and moist. One of the best fried chicken joints in Seattle. Arrived around 6 and they were mostly sold out on a Monday. They were nice enough to fry what they had left for the day and I was able to get the fried chicken fresh. Friendly service. Got two wings and two drumsticks. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Two wings and two drumsticks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best fried chicken in Seattle. The pieces of chicken are huge and you can ask the owner to fry it fresh for you. Super nice owners and they often throw in some extra items/pieces whenever I order. No seating inside, just takeout. read more

HOLE IN THE WALL ALERT!! Alright so I had tasted a piece of this chicken a few months ago and thought is was delicious and crisp!! We called ahead yesterday to check if they had any fresh chicken, they did so we went. It's a tiny little store with not much inventory inside except that chicken. You're able to fill little containers with their hot sauce, which I recommend. I rated Quick Pack three stars because it wasn't as good as it was a few months ago. It's not consistent but it has potential to gain another star back. Stay tuned! -in all honesty though....check it out. I love a lil hole in the wall read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Grab that hot sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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finally got to this. basically bought almost everything that was left. encouraged cash only and it was all still about $30. breast, thigh and the drums and wings. a ton of food...enough for a couple of days. lol. wouldn't do the breast again. sort of dry, which i guess you should expect but the moveables were all great (wings and legs). give it a whirl. read more