What's wrong with Sam's chicken land? Nothing! Still the reining Philly cheesesteak king in Syracuse. I think what makes these so good is their attention to detail even down to the fresh bread they make sure you get. They ask you specifically what you want on it and they don't mess up. You get the steak, cheese melted, hot peppers, of course, peppers, but hold the onions. The french fries are always outstanding so that rounds out an excellent lunch. They even make sure that these are fried to perfection before they serve them. read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Chicken dinner 3 piece - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Sam's is a small little shop that you should make sure to keep your eye out to spot. We decided to get some chicken & a few sides when we visited. I can confidently say the chicken was delicious & was certainly crispy when they made it. Unfortunately by the time we got home (maybe 15 minutes away) the chicken & fries had to be put in the air fryer to get their crisp back because of the condensation since the food was packaged so hot. I didn't care for the macaroni salad as it was more mayo than flavor. The chicken was well seasoned however & if we stop by again we would probably just order that. read more

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I was immediately greeted with kind smiles and happy workers/owners. So if you're a fan of crispy, golden fried chicken with a touch of extra flavor, Sam's Chicken Land is a must-visit by Tipp Hill. Think of it as a 2 steps up from your usual fast-food fried chicken, offering a rich, juicy experience in every bite. We got a 12 piece family meal. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, with a satisfying crunch on the outside and tender, flavorful meat inside. The sides, like the creamy mashed potatoes and side salads like potato and macaroni make the meal even more comforting. Whether you're grabbing a quick meal or feeding the whole family, Sam's Chicken Land does comfort food right! read more

Sam's Chicken Land - 12 piece Chicken - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Not sure why they have the nastiest-attitude, single-word-response GROWN adult woman on counter duty, especially given the United States tipping culture. Maybe she's awful so there are no tips and her wage is matched by employer? Mid chicken. Most amazing kitchen staff. If you tip - tip directly to the cooks ! read more

Sams chicken land definitely serves more than just chicken. It was suggested to me that I give their cheese steaks a try, so I did. The steak was very tender, I loved that they used a nice cut of beef. This sub was extremely filling. My husband and I were able to share a sub and fries and felt very satisfied. I would consider Sams chickenland mpre of a takeout restaurant. However, they do offer a few tables for those who may want to dine in. Their customer service is phenomenal!!! Ambiance is very low- key. It's definitely a friendly "mom & pop" vibe. These types of establishments usually have some of the best food. read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Loaded steak sub w/ fries. - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We came here and we were surprised how good it is it is a small building but perfect food and cheap read more

Sam's Chicken Land - A Bacon Cheese Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Sam's has been around for as long as I can remember! It's a nothing fancy on the outside or the inside! It's been the same forever. The beauty of Sam's is their chicken! Always fresh, always delicious! I love the flavor of Sam's chicken! Their fries! Forget about it! Also outstanding always crispy! Their salads, Cole slaw, Mac salad, potato salad always solid! I've heard their cheesesteaks are really good too but I'm obsessed with the chicken so haven't forayed into those yet! I don't get here often enough! I've got some leftover from tonight's visit so I'll make some waffles! wink wink! Lololol sorry no food pics had to dig in while everything was hot! read more

Sam's Chicken Land - One of the drink coolers - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Oh freaking kayyyyy. I was stuck at home doing school work / adulting with no time to cook/go food shopping so I ordered from Sam's chicken land. THE CHICKEN IS perfectttt. Best fried chicken I've had in a minute. Came fresh and hot. Slapped some hot sauce / ranch in there and it's heaven on a plate. Check them out read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Absolutely BOMB! Buffalo chicken sub - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

this was honestly the best friend ever this guy Jason treated us with so much respect he let me and my disabled friend carter(he has a prosthetic leg)in also let him tack his Elric scooter inside he was so kind and help us all of the way and if I had paper money I would have paid extra 5ish dollars for a large fries Even helping us save money also best salt and paper ever once again all so nice also the music was dad rock and really fits the scene. read more

I figured we had to give this place a try, since the only fried chicken in town I could tell you about comes from KFC, Popeyes or Krispy Krunchy, so pretty much anyone in the country already knows. I just happened to pass by this place on my way to Solvay and looked it up. Local place, decent reviews, fried chicken we haven't tried before. Can't go wrong. We saw that the steak & cheese sub had good reviews, and it fits our philosophy of trying as many different Philly subs as possible. The sub turned out to be better than average, but I give them extra credit for the meat, because as far as we could tell it didn't come from the same Sysco "Philly Meat" pre-cut squares that 90% of restaurants use for them. The meat was great in shape and texture, and it combined well with the really soft bun. A reliable steak and cheese sub, no complaints. Someone was eating fried clams, and they looked amazing so we threw in half a pound. I don't order fried clams a lot, so I got the math wrong. For those who don't know this, half a pound of fried clams is always too little. The clams were cooked perfectly. They were so soft we couldn't stop eating them, and that small to-go box never stood a chance against us. Let's not forget the main attraction, the 8 piece chicken meal. I don't believe there's such a thing as bad fried chicken, but unfortunately that makes forgettable the new worst. This wasn't really different from fried chicken we've bought from grocery stores or had at buffets. Just generic fried chicken. We only ended up eating a few pieces the night we got it, and used the rest of the meat for salads, pasta, things we made at home for the next couple meals. I'm all for supporting small businesses when it makes sense, but for us, I couldn't justify spending fried chicken money on a meal from here again. read more

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Saw this place mentioned in a Central New York hidden gem for their cheesesteaks and the cheesesteak was amazing! My husband is originally from Philadelphia and he said it was the best cheesesteak hoagie (that includes lettuce and tomato) outside of Philly he has had. It was also full of meat!. It was absolutely delicious and kind of happy, but sad that we live an hour away so we can't go too often. The Cajun fries were great too! They are also known for their fried chicken so we took home a four-piece and re-heated it for lunch the next day. It was extremely moist and very good. Not dry T all and has a nice crunch to the skin. Will be back for sure for another cheesesteak and fried chicken! read more

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I am a fried chicken fanatic. I have my favorite places around the San Francisco Bay Area, but have struggled to find decent fried chicken in other cities, even in North Carolina where my mom lives. Sam's has it!! I got the three piece chicken and dang was it good! It will be my go-to place from now on! read more

Like to start by saying phenomenal customer service. The food was so good I finished the huge plate that was presented to me lol. The breading on the crust of the chicken was my favorite. read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Chicken Land a dine In Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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As a local who grew up in the area, I'll let you in on a secret. This is the best place for cheesesteaks and fried chicken. Don't let the outside steer you, because the food here is fresh and flavorful. It is locally owned and the owners go above and beyond to accommodate you. read more

Trying to support local business even though KFC or Popeyes was cheaper... and hour after our 50 dollar order was placed we called bc eta was 25 min. "We tried to reach you and 3drivers went but you aren't allowed a cash order on a delivery...(so why was the option on the app with an email confirmation) they said they couldn't reach us then why not email us...then saying can you cancel you order because we are closed..My suggestion is avoid this business. read more

A neighborhood staple. Food is always good. Ordered on my way home from work for takeout. Was told it would be twenty minutes-they weren't lying, the timing was perfect. Try the chicken philly, it's underrated. read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Chicken Philly and French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Please don't overlook this locally owned option. Excellent Philly cheesesteak! We also tried a chicken tender meal. Nice crispy, juicy chicken tenderloins, perfectly seasoned. Also, hands down the best coleslaw I've had at any local restaurant in CNY. We will definitely be back! . read more

I have found it hard to find places that have the "best" of anything, but Sam's definitely has the best fried chicken in Syracuse. The fries were seasoned, crispy and delicious but the fried chicken will always be the star of the show here! read more

In 1976, Sam Awwad, a young immigrant, started a restaurant called The Chicken Basket in North Syracuse. Over the next few years, Sam and his wife, Nazar, perfect his delicious recipes and built a loyal following. In 1980, Sam made the difficult decision to sell his business to send his children to college. One year later, people miss Sam's chicken and food, and he missed it, too. He opened Sam's Chicken Land in Solvay at 527 Charles Ave. Sam and his wife Nazar keep the decor simple, and focused on the food and their customers. In 2009, Greg Hrynyk buys the business in April, and quickly realizes that many customers today were customers when Sam first opened the doors more than 29 years ago. At Sam's, chickens and steaks are bought fresh daily from a local butcher, steaks are hand cut, and the chicken is seasoned every morning with Sam's original seasonings. I wanted to find good, fresh fried chicken in the Syracuse area that was not from a chain store. My search lead me to Sam's Chicken Land. The ratings were great, so I ordered from them one day for lunch. I was craving buffalo chicken, so I went with their buffalo tenders and special seasoned fries. Their website is kinda a pain to use if you're ordering online, but I eventually got it worked out. My food was not ready when I got there, but I only had a 15 minutes drive, so I waited another 15 minutes or so before my food was ready. Everything was alright...I wasn't blown away. Kinda hard to screw up buffalo tenders, but covering them in sauce doesn't really speak to their breading recipe. On top of that, while the seasoning they use on their fries is tasty, they use cheap crinkle fries, and I personally despise crinkle fries. So I decided to give them another try. This time, I ordered a 3 piece chicken only, plus an order of their onion rings. My food again wasn't ready when I arrived, even though it had been 35 minutes since I ordered this time. Their chicken is breaded and fried fresh when you order...lesson being, if you don't have 30 minutes to an hour to wait, this isn't the place for you. It simply isn't grab and go. However, if you have the time to wait, the chicken is definitely worth it. The onion rings were also pretty good, also seemed fresh made, large and juicy when I bit into them. But the chicken was awesome. Juicy, tender, crispy, seasoned well, extremely flavorful. Definitely delicious. So...I'd definitely go back, and I'd recommend the fried chicken to anyone. However, I will no longer be going on my half hour lunch break... read more

Sam's Chicken Land - 3 piece fried chicken with onion rings from Sams Chicken Land. - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I moved to Syracuse 7 years ago and I've been searching for the best fried chicken ever since. I've tried many of the popular places but hadn't really found anything remotely comparable to southern fried chicken. I had almost given up hope until a co-worker recommended Sam's Chicken Land in Solvay. When I walked in I was greeted by a very friendly man who took my order (a 4 piece dinner with fries and coleslaw) and promptly began to bread my chicken and cook it fresh to order. One of my biggest complaints is that many local places will pre-cook their chicken and allow them to sit under a warming unit, sometimes for far too long. When I got my food it was piping hot and everything was perfectly crispy. The fries were tossed in a well-balanced seasoning that I think was also sprinkled over the chicken as well. The coleslaw was pretty average but not bad by any means. Now for the star of the show, the chicken. When I bit into the first piece it had that distinctive crunch you'd expect from a properly fried chicken. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, and well seasoned. Every bite was just an explosion of umami, like getting punched directly in the tastebuds. I wanted to try a bite in the parking lot while it was still hot and while I intended to only have the one bite, I finished 2 pieces before I even got it home lol. I'd put their chicken against anywhere in the city, possibly anywhere over the Mason-Dixon line, it was that good. I now understand why this place has such a dedicated, almost cult-like following. Consider me converted. 10/10 read more

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I always stop by a few times a month for a few years now. I always get the same thing- a chicken pita with the onions grilled. The best I have ever had! Their chicken is great and fries just beware they pour a heap of season salt on top of everything it's their signature. Often I order ahead for lunch. They also offer a punch program for their customers to earn a meal! I have always had quick and friendly service from their son and the owner is a nice down to earth guy. Definitely do not recommend if you are not a fan of Salt,lol but otherwise a nice spot to stop by when you're in the Solvay area! read more

My husband had a hankering for chicken and waffles so we were looking for some good chicken to pick up. We hit the jackpot with Sam's. The chicken was fully cooked but not dry at all. Even the breast meat was moist and flavorful. The breading was not too thick and was nice and crispy. read more

I drove past this restaurant once and knew I needed to try it. When I finally had the opportunity to try it, I was glad I did. The chicken is flavorful and not dry at all. My boyfriend is from the south and he said it's one of his favorite fried chicken places in Syracuse. read more

If you want a good grilled chicken sandwich this is the place! The chicken sandwich has the grilled boneless chicken breast chopped with mayo cheese, lettuce, tomato. The fries are excellent! I Used to eat here back when Sam owned it and I thought when the new owner took over that would be the end of it. Guess what he nailed it! If I didn't know better I would think Sam was still in the kitchen wipping up my chicken sandwiches! I have since ordered the chicken wings but I think they need a little bit more flavor! The fried haddock sandwich is not bad either but my go to is chicken sub sandwich! read more

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Sam's has some of the best fried chicken I've personally ever had. There is the perfect amount of breading which has a nice blend of spices. The crinkle cut fries are also pretty good read more

Worth the wait, delicious, juicy chicken! Can't wait to go back as I will crave this! Thanks Greg! God bless!

Would have loved to try it Stopped in tonight was told it would be an hour and a half for chicken & steak sandwich Say what????????? They lost a customer before they even had one Ehhh heading to Gino's steak in n Syracuse, never waited more than 10 min Won't be back!!! Too many other places to spend my $ at read more

We came in from out of town, and were looking for some cheap chow. It just happened that we both had a hankering for fried chicken, and heard about this hole-in-the-wall place in a low rent neighborhood, so we checked it out. For the price of ONE meal at most of the other restaurants in town, we were able to get a meal for two very hungry people, with leftovers. While the place won't win any prizes for decor, the food more than made up for it. The chicken is battered and seasoned in house, it was nice and juicy, great flavor, and piping hot. The fries were nicely seasoned; they went a little beyond just your ordinary boring salt and pepper. Overall, that fried chicken was well worth the wait - cooked fresh, prepped in house, and better than KFC could ever dream of making on its best day. read more

I had a gyro from here today and it was so good! Low prices and no frills. My meal was ready in about 5 minutes. The ingredients were very fresh. The staff was friendly and I will definitely be coming here again soon. read more

Amazing fried chicken and chicken fingers!!!!! Highly recommend trying this place out.

Very disappointed with our chicken purchase. Food had a very strong odor that we couldn't identify. Bad cooking oil? Bad chicken? Weird spice? Permeated the car. Chicken coating was unusual brown color. Food was inedible. Threw entire bag in trash. Would have returned it, but had already driven an hour round trip. Hate to give bad reviews, but this was a waste of $40. read more

Always consistent quality and portions at Sam's Chicken Land! I love the Gyro and the fried chicken combo.

Great price - check Very generous portions - check Great customer service - check Will I come back again when I'm in town? Absolutely!!! They focus on serving great food, none of the fancy plates or silverware, but downright comfort food that will fill your belly! If you want delicious food and can't decide where to go.... come here and you can thank me later. read more

Have been here twice, recently, and both were bad experiences. The seasoning on the fried chicken both times was waaayy too much, and I love salty foods. The evening experience had chicken cooked in oil that should have been changed out long ago. The day time experience had soggy fries and over-cooked chicken. Back in the 1980's, this was a place to go get chicken. Nowadays, I'll look somewhere else. read more

Best philly cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteak we tried so far~ Portions are big and prices are good too.. Next time we`ll have to try their fried chicken as well read more

I am really disappointed to write this, as I fell in love with Sam's 12-13 years ago when Sam still ran the restaurant. But tonight, I had such a horrible experience trying to order delivery to our store in the mall, that I'm not sure I will ever patronize this place ever again. Tonight, myself and a few coworkers decided to order delivery from Sam's Chicken Land for our dinner break. I've been talking Sam's up to my coworkers for a long time, since I've been patronizing this restaurant for years and love their food. We all decided what we wanted, and then I called the store to place our order. Upon calling, an older woman answered the phone and asked for the delivery address. I told her that the order would be coming to a store in Destiny USA mall. Upon telling her this, she hesitated, and then loudly (quite incredulously, I might add) exclaimed "I'm not going to Destiny USA, no way!!". I was actually silent for a moment, because of the rude, aggressive way she responded. For a moment, I almost wasn't sure if she was speaking to me because of her demeanor. I responded saying, "um... I didn't know this would be such a problem. I wasn't aware that you didn't deliver to the mall.." I heard someone speaking to her in the background, so she then said "wait a minute" and put me on hold. While on hold, due to poor reception in the mall, my call dropped before she returned. I processed what had just happened, and decided that I would not be ordering from this establishment. But, I still called back to speak with a manager about how I was treated. When calling back, the same woman answered the phone. I explained who I was, that I had tried to order delivery to the mall, and my call had dropped. I then asked to speak to a manager. She disregarded my request to speak with him, and continued to loudly talk over me saying "look, I can deliver to the mall but only if you come outside and pick it up". Once again, I told her I wanted to speak to the manager because I didn't feel that her reaction was appropriate. She then told me that the owner/ manager was listening to her interaction with me in the moment, and told her that they would deliver if I came outside to pick up the order. I told her this wouldn't have been a problem if she wasn't incredibly rude right off the bat, and told me this before she raised her voice to me. She continued talking over me, trying to justify her behavior, while at the same time acknowledging that her response was out of line. She said that while she knows her response was rude, that my request to have food delivered to the mall "caught her off guard". I'm sorry, but if a customer calls to have delivery (a service you advertise that you provide) to a location that is 2.3 miles away from your establishment, and that throws you off enough to treat a customer that way... then maybe you shouldn't be representing this business by answering the phone. The issue itself wasn't even that they did not want to walk the order to my store. It was the outlandishly rude response of their employee that was the most disappointing. She treated me like I was requesting a service from them that I knew they didn't provide. Their business and website clearly states "we deliver". Not "we deliver to anywhere but Destiny USA". At the end of the conversation, I was never given the opportunity to talk to the manager. And as I wrapped up the conversation by telling them I will not be ordering from them again, I was told "I understand". Not once did I receive an apology. The entire time I was explaining my disappointment to this individual, she did nothing but talk over me, and make excuses for her behavior. I am a manager in the customer service industry, and if I heard my employee speaking to a customer over the phone in the manner I was being spoken to, I would have intervened in this situation to save a customer. I'm pretty saddened to know the owner was within earshot while this was occurring, and at no time tried to speak with me about this. It tells me that this behavior is acceptable to them, while I know that Sam would have never allowed one of his customers to be treated in this manner. I also work for a store that does regular catering for our 25+ associates during the year, and we often like to patronize local, non chain restaurants for these events. My associates LOVE fried chicken, and were looking forward to trying Sam's. Unfortunately, it's not looking like they will get the opportunity to try them out, at least not here. Also, people who habitually work in the mall get sick of eating mall food all the time, and often order out from other local restaurants to have their meals brought in. Never have we ever had an experience like we did today with Sam's. I guess the moral of the story is, the food is good, but if you work at the mall, don't ask them to deliver to you. The patronage of mall employees doesn't mean enough to even treat them with respect, let alone walk to order to your store. read more

This place is really good and delivers! I get the chicken gyros but the fried chicken and steak and cheese is also very good. We place large orders and have not had a problem, as we usually do with other places. read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Steak/cheese, fries, 12 pc chicken - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Place is pretty great. Fast food, this is not - they make your chicken from scratch, and it takes a while, but it's really goddamn good, so it's worth it. Scalding hot, and super juicy. Only gripe is that everything was salty as hell, but maybe that was just a random occurrence. read more

Sam's Chicken Land - Burgers Near Me - Syracuse, New York

It has ok chicken, fries are the best thing there, but it's very uncleanliness as soon as u walk in the door. Very good customer service but nothing special read more

My grandma met my grandpa because of San. What he made with what he had was absolutely amazing. My entire childhood all I knew was Sam's chicken land. My grandma talks about Sam a lot. When my dad was a kid he went to same every single day after school. For years. Now I go there when I need my filling of absolutely amazing food. My review is... the best people made the restaurant what it is. Food is 10/10. Service WAS 10/10. Now it's owned by another man that bought it from Sam a few years ago. Service is still good but not what Sam's was originally. Service now is 7/10 because sometimes they are "short staffed" and can't make deliveries. Hire more people if u are "short staffed" overall I have great memories and the food is to die for. read more