Saw this place on a TV review and decided to try it when in the area. Claims to have best fried chicken but I'll have to say I've had better. The cole slaw was kind of bland. I will say while eating there everybody was ordering the livers or gizzards or maybe thats the way to go. Service was quick Not much for interior read more

After seeing advertisements for this place I knew I had to bring my Dad here as he loves chicken livers. We drove up on a weekday afternoon and found the restaurant busy. We waited to place our order while reviewing the menu, seeing that they have a chicken salad I will have to come back to try. We both ordered the chicken livers with one side. I chose the Mac and cheese and my dad got fries. The Mac n cheese had no texture, very similar to KFC's. I don't care for the taste either so next time I'll go for the fries but the chicken livers were perfectly cooked and breaded. We will definitely be back to try more! read more

The Chicken Barn - Liver combo with Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Tried this place since so many raved about it! It was a hard no! Is it KFC? Is it bojangles? Does it taste like chicken from a barn? Perhaps! It did not tickle my fancy at all! The chicken sandwich was fried really hard to the point I only taste grease ! Now I will say the potato wedges were good but that's it, that's all! Sorry to be so short on a restaurant with such long history. read more

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Chicken barn has such good food. It's always so hot and fresh. My go to are the hotdogs and fries. Their lemonade is scrumptious also. The service is never short of fast and friendly. I use the drive thru mostly but the inside is definitely clean and nice. read more

The Chicken Barn - Hotdog and Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

Good fried chicken overall. The crust was crunchy and not oily. The meat was cooked well. Just needed more flavor. Still worth trying.

Based on the quality of food I would give a 4.5 stars.. but in order to give that rating, I would have to get ALL the food ordered. Smh. I feel like the customer service in the delivery thru ain't the best. But it's on me too to I should have checked my order. Tried to call they kept hanging up. read more

Great Breakfast! It keeps getting harder and harder to find great local home style cooking breakfast spots. Chicken Barn has that typical small town hole in the wall, fresh off the grill, southern breakfast. Absolutely delicious biscuits and breakfast burritos. You won't be disappointed. read more

We tried The Chicken Barn on a cold Saturday morning for breakfast. My dining companion tried the chicken biscuit with grits. The biscuit was large, with a generous portion of chicken that was warm but did not seem just cooked. She thought the biscuit was good but the grits with hoop cheese was the star of her meal. I tried the breakfast burrito with tater tots. My burrito had obviously been cooked to order and was hot off of the grill. It included a reasonable portion of sausage as well as diced onions and peppers. Unfortunately, the burrito was a bit greasy and was very difficult to eat because the tortilla was sloppily rolled. It was not served with any sort of salsa, but there was Texas Pete at the condiment bar. My tater tots were crispy but had obviously been in the warmer for a few minutes. Service was fast and helpful. The Chicken Barn is located in the back of a convenience store, so expect easy-to-clean, uncomfortable furniture and hard surfaces. Prices were amazingly reasonable for 2023 and I found the food a bit of a step up from fast food. The Chicken Barn proudly advertises that either fresh gizzards or livers are served daily, so I doubt any fast food restaurants can compete with them if you're seeking that out. If you're in Smithfield in search of a quick, economical meal, then give The Chicken Barn a try. read more

Not bad yard bird at The Chicken Barn. We stopped when in the area today. The place had a strong A health grade. The service was friendly but very slow. The fried chicken was good but not spectacular. The sides of biscuits and fries were fine. The fried chicken livers and fried chicken tenders were the table favorites. I would not drive out of my way to visit but would certainly visit again if in the area. read more

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I've visited the "locally famous" chicken barn twice and haven't been wowed at all. The food is good at best. The service left a lot to be desired. The cashier was rude and very dismissive. I will eventually give them another try but not one of my go-to's read more

We were impressed with how clean the outside property was, and that cleanliness carried through to the inside. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The food was really good, especially the fresh biscuits, and you can build your own combination of food - a nice feature. The chicken was moist and the seasonings delicious. We did not have high expectations going in, but we were very pleasantly surprised. read more

Go to the next exit and hit up Bojangles. I was excited to try this place but was disappointed. Service was indifferent, and the chicken was dry and tasteless. No napkin or utensils were put in the bag. Maybe I was supposed to get them somewhere in the restAurant, but they weren't readily apparent. The strips were better than the pieces of chicken. Side of green beans, eaten with my fingers, lacked seasoning as well. read more

The people were nice and maybe the chicken is good but those were the worst chicken livers I've ever had. They were over cooked and tasted like they've been feeding them something weird. read more

Typical chicken house nothing exciting. The inside is attached to a gas station and smells of grease. So you know whatever you're ordering isn't good for you. I ordered Buffalo wings. They were ok. I should've gotten plain. The folks were very pleasant. Wouldn't go back unless nothing else was open. read more

I officially know that i had never had good fried chicken until I met Chicken Barn. New Yorker passing through, and we searched online for saw this place was good, plus they had a drive-through. We took the chicken back to the hotel and the first bite made me pause so long because of how tender the meat was, and how perfectly crispy the skin was. Also worth knowing that the chicken wasn't oily. How do they do it? Why can't NY'ers have fried chicken like this? If you're in the area, defo try the fried chicken here. We ordered white meat, but I suspect the dark meat is pretty good too. The biscuit was light, and perfect. But the chicken is the star. read more

The food was not what I expected and for the price I could had went to Bojangles! The fries was a bit salty with the frozen fries taste , and the shrimp was about the only thing worth it. read more

The Chicken Barn - Chicken sandwitch & Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

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Chicken good but on the verge of dry both the dark meat and the strips. Mashed potatoes tasted old and unseasoned. Corn cob mushy and greasy. Biscuits average. They don't have real butter whipped spread horrible. Carrot cake average. Apple Turnover great. Cashier was nice. Place was clean read more

For a fried chicken place, they have the best, quesadilla!! Melty cheddar, crispy yet soft tortilla, flavorful chopped chicken. It was a pleasant surprise for lunch when I was looking for something quick. Just chicken and cheese, not a lot of fillers, ie peppers and onions. I went back for a carryout dinner to try their fried chicken. The family enjoyed it! Their sides were perfectly seasoned. The chicken was hot, juicy. The breasts were the largest of any of the other chicken places around. Their biscuits we're hot, flaky. For a local, not a chain chicken place, it's our new favorite when we're in the Smithfield area and wanting a home cooked fried chicken meal. read more

Have always ate here since i was a little girl and yall! I love me some chicken barn !! Get that 9 piece wingets combo and get them thangs tossed in that homemade Honey Bbq sauce! Just good, the prices have increased some but ian mad at it swyd and go try it! read more

Food: I had three chicken wings, a very small side of Mac-n-cheese, and a biscuit. The wings I'd rate a four, the mac a two (small portion and meh flavor), and the biscuit a four. Atmosphere: It's built into the back of a gas station. It has a seating area. The restaurant was clean. Customer Service: We ate in during our visit. The older lady (white lady w/ glasses) at the register was rude. We let her know we were first timers, but she acted like we were inconveniencing her. She was very snippy and impatient with us when were asking questions about the menu. I never understand when companies put there least personable employee on the register. Price: Priced fair for the food. Conclusion: I'd rate this restaurant barely a three considering the food was average and the customer service was poor. read more

Road tripping all the way from California and looking for good ole Southern fried chicken. The Chicken Barn popped up, with great reviews so we decided to check it out. We were disappointed when we realized it was in a gas station. (We had hoped for a sit down restaurant with real plates.) We each ordered a two breast meal and boy were surprised by their big breasts! You good ole boys (& gals) grow some giant chickens in North Carolina! There was more food than we could eat! Had to try some fried okra too! (Potatoes salad was good but the gravy on the mashed potatoes was lacking.) Thanks, Chicken Barn! Best fried chicken we've ever had! read more

The Chicken Barn - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

This is the kind of fried chicken restaurant that the late, lamented Colonel and his minions feared as they sipped their burbon and branch water on the veranda. There are no 11 herbs and spices here, only flour, salt, and pepper, good quality fowl, a nice biscuit, and fine sides. The entire approach to ordering here was easier before they up and moved (a block or so away). You could send the espousa in to get the very tasty chicken, sides, and biscuits, while you walked across the street to Millie's for several dogs, and maybe a surprise. Now this is a little more challenging, with some chance of personal injury and loss of food, given the longer distance that must be traveled on foot. But what the hey, its all a crap shoot, any hoo. Seriously, this is excellent chicken. Moma would be proud. read more

Yee-haw! Let's all head on down to the Chicken Barn! Seriously, the food here is sooo good! We came upon it when taking a ride to the outlet mall in Smithfield. We didn't want the usual chain food and saw this on the way to the mall after passing through downtown. Actually saw a billboard for it first and even though it's in a gas station (Marathon) decided to take a look. The restaurant is in a seperate section from the quickie mart of the gas station, is Very clean, and the employees couldn't be nicer. From the moment we walked in would could smell chicken frying - and did it smell good! We each got the dark chicken which came with one side and a biscuit. I have to tell you, the mashed potatoes were fantastic and totally homemade, as is everything there. We've been doing a fried chicken taste test around the Triangle recently and this beat everything we've tried elsewhere. So, don't be scared off by it being sorta kinda in a gas station. It's nothin' fancy, but tastes like granny made it, and ya gotta love the name! read more

The few times in the evening when I go inside, there's a girl who sometimes works the register. She has a attitude that I don't like, she never says "hello" "welcome to Chicken Barn". And whenever I handed her my money to her or gives me my change back, she's like she doesn't want to touch whenever the transaction of money. read more

The chicken definitely gives the box store chains a challenge but the location is slightly off putting...drive through on the back a gas station!? Don't let that be a deterrent, as the line will testify, they know what they are doing. Be patient and prepare to enjoy some good eats! If I'm in the area doing some shopping, I'll be there, for sure. read more

Nothing really to write home about - chicken was OK, and the service of potatoes was small. Didn't want the meal with drink, but it would be more expensive just getting the chicken and sides ala carte. read more

THEY'VE MOVED!!!! This place is now at the corner of 7th and Market, just a block or so away. We found it, but sadly it was closed on Sunday morning. The look of the place and the size of the parking lot told us that the reviews were probably still accurate (although it's strange no one has reviewed it lately). I put the four stars on faith, having not actually gotten to set foot in the place. The spanking new Marathon Gas Station, to which the Chicken Barn is still attached in its new location, gave us a good tip on another place nearby, Smithfield Chicken and BBQ. See separate review of that. read more

The Chicken Barn - New location at 7th & E. Market - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

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One of my favorite chicken places, recently tried this place out after seeing it in Smithfield all the time and it's been a staple ever since. Great Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, chicken tenders, and they have the good ranch not the nasty stuff. Worth trying if you haven't! Warm quality food. read more

The Chicken Barn - 4 piece chicken tenders with mac-n-cheese and ranch - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

The fried chicken always deserves five stars. However, after seeing how the dining room was cleaned today, I give this place zero stars. I was horrified to see an employee "clean" each table with the SAME dirty dishrag WITHOUT spraying any disinfectant or cleaning product of any kind. The same rag was used to wipe the tables, then the garage can lid, then back to the tables. This is totally unacceptable at anytime, but totally unbelievably negligent during the current Coronavirus outbreak! read more

I usually stop here for breakfast once a week when I'm traveling to South Carolina. Friendly staff, great prices and really good chicken biscuits. Coffee is freshly brewed. Recently took the wife there during lunch and tried the fried chicken and sides; everything was fantastic. Pretty good carrot cake, too! The only drawback is the dining room. The tables tend to be small, and a little rickety. That being said, the staff stays pretty busy with keeping the tables and floor clean. Would much rather get my chicken here over KFC! read more

Found this hidden gem on yelp and decided to stop. Super yummy food! Ordered the 2pc dark with fries and a lemonade. A lot of food for a good price. Chicken and fries were both seasoned very nicely! The biscuit was amazing! Highly recommend stopping here if you are passing thru! read more

The Chicken Barn - Chicken Shop Near Me - Smithfield, North Carolina

They charge you .31 scent for every sauce such as ranch honey mustard etc and no none are included with your meal not even 1. So cheap and tacky, who does that? I understand charging for extra but not just for 1 sauce that should come with your meal, especially when ordering wings. Also the sauce is not even a pre packaged sauce, it is in the clear sauce cups and they put the sauce in their from the bottle themselves. read more

I've passed this place several times on the way The Biscuit Stop and Wednesday night when the BS was closed I got a chance to try it and it was not bad! Celebrating it's 30th Anniversary with specials on chicken livers and gizzards which townfolk were lining up for. The chicken was better than any fast food service. The potato wedges were umm umm good and dipped in their whipped potatoes and gravy they were over the top good soul food! read more

Another trip, another visit to our favorite chicken restaurant. And another reminder of how good chicken can be. They cook it fresh when you order. It is so tender that they must use local grain fed chicken. The supermarket chicken texture is so dense by comparison. And the zesty breading is fantastic. Oh, the pecan pie is great too. Always worth the mile detour. And the gas station next door is 4 cents less than at 95 exit. read more

On the search for Japanese, I stumbled across this chicken joint attached to a gas station. It was fairly empty but smelled realllllyyyyy good when I walked in. They don't have hot wings on the menu but they managed to dip my wings for me! Fruit punch was amazing and pretty clean spot. The only complaint is the wait for my food! It took a long time to get my food! read more

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Best fried chicken in town, hands down. I love The not too doughy biscuits & breakfast-all-day choices as well. And that chewable ice is a treat. read more

So glad we stopped!!! We were hungry and needed to stop, but didn't want to hit up the usual...McDonald's. ..Burger King, etc. After reading such excellent reviews, we decided to give this joint a try. It was appropriately busy because the food was OUTSTANDING! The chicken was a little too greasy, but oh SO delicious!!! I got a chicken breast and a biscuit. Both extremely flavorful...buttery....mmmm...gooooood. read more

I used the drive thru here and for fried chicken it was pretty fast. I ordered a 3-piece dark meat combo with a biscuit and potato salad. The biscuit and potato salad were on point. But the fried chicken was ok. The pieces were small and really oily. After one bite I squirted oil all over the place. I'll take this place over KFC, but in my opinion that's not saying much. read more

The chicken barn has always had good food..I remember the original location on 301 hwy..ate there quite a bit..all ways loved the fried okra..lol read more

Great food & the lemonade is absolutely the best. Always fast & polite service. Great place to eat!