A diamond of a Soul Food Joint. I came in because I was craving a serving of chitterlings. I went in to order and I got a chitterling meal with collards and mac and cheese. The chitterlings were very clean (which is important) and they taste phenomenal. The collards were yummy and the Mac and cheese was delicious. A drink came included with the meal, which is very nice, and I ordered a Lemon Cake for dessert. The Lemon Cake was very soft and moist, and the Lemon was on point. Everyone was also very sweet and pleasant and the kind lady behind the counter held my food when I went to the ATM (they're a cash only establishment). I've been craving more Chicken Hut ever since. Will return for sure. read more

This place is great! We just moved here from Houston and this is our favorite place we've found yet. The fried chicken was unreal- crisp, hot, salty, and moist on the inside. The Mac and cheese was dense and so cheesy that it had a cheese pull, and the collared greens flavorful and tender. Everyone here is so nice too. Great bang for your buck also! Love this place. Will be back. read more

Food was great! I ordered two fried fish plates with Mac and cheese and collard greens, hush puppies, cold slaw, red velvet cake, pineapple cake, and peach cobbler and everything was good to the last drop. The wait was not long and the prices were good as well. All the employees I encountered were also very friendly and the place was clean and inviting as well. I will definitely be returning! read more

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I had fried fish, greens and the cobbler. Delicious!! This was a last minute out of the way decision before hitting the road to go back home. Happy belly for the ride. read more

You have to look carefully for The Chicken Hut sign. There's a large parking area in back. The first time here and I had to have Fried Chicken. The chicken is fried fresh for each individual order. All sides are home made and plentiful. The star of the meal is the Fried Chicken. It served hot, the coating is crispy, the chicken is juicy and tender. The menu varies daily but Fried Chicken is on every day. When in Durham The Chicken Hut is my go to place for original southern fried chicken. The wife says "Best Ever", a I have to agree. read more

I was craving some food soul food and couldn't find a decent place in Anywhere in Raleigh. I happened to come upon this place on yelp after reading the reviews I decide to try it out and it did not disappoint I had Fried chicken, Mac-n cheese collards, yams and a slice of lemon cake it was really good!!! I will definitely be back read more

The Chicken Hut - Fried Chicken, mac-n cheese, yams, collards and a roll - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I've had what I believe to be some of the finest fried chicken in the country in New Orleans at Willie Maes Scotch House. Chicken Hut chicken is the closest I've found in Durham to that amazing recipe. It looks to be twice fried and was excellent! Had there been a tiny bit more seasoning in the batter, I might have called this as good as or better than Willie Maes! The restaurant was very clean and every staff member went out of their way to be friendly. $8.99 for a fried chicken meal was a great deal and the collards and mac were both good, though I wished the greens had some kick to them. The smothered pork chops looked amazing! I will be back soon!! read more

This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. There is something very special about this place because even after I ran errands and got home after an hour, my food was STILL WARM. The chicken is perfectly flavored and always has a crunch when I bite into the skin. The hush puppies are delicious and you can tell are always made from scratch. The yams and collard greens never disappoint. Tre, Jeff, and the entire chicken hut staff literally treat me like family and always greet me by name whenever I come in on Fridays. The customer service cannot be beat. Getting my 2 piece dark is my food highlight of the week. Love, Gigi read more

I Just came back from lunch here at Chicken Hut, and needed to write about/compliment it right away. WOW, they said on their website "good conversation, fellowship and share a GREAT meal!" all true, great owner and staff. GREAT meal. Fried chicken a MUST (MADE-TO-ORDER your choice of dark or white meat), coconut pie is a MUST. As a group, we also had the pigs feet, mac and cheese, okra, hushpuppies, and apple cobbler. All good, nothing disappoints. They focus on what they make, keep the selection small, and really knock it out of the park. read more

I ate myself into a coma and it was a good life choice. The fried chicken has a thick layer of light, well-seasoned crunch and the Mac and cheese is amazing. Also tried the oxtail, which is hard to find, and it was cooked really well in a tasty gravy. Would definitely recommend. read more

The Chicken Hut - Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, yams, sweet potato pie. So good! - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

One of my favorite soul food spot in Durham. Haven't been here in awhile until a couple of days ago! And as soon as you walk in the restaurant that good ole soul food smell kisses you right on the nose. Fried Fish Friday is a must if you love good fried fish and you can get sides as well. read more

I snuck in before they closed today for some fried chicken and Mac n' cheese. The fried chicken was excellent - moist and flavorful. The Mac n cheese was also good, however it's not the best I've ever had. I suggest hot sauce for the Mac n cheese as it needed some kick to it. Glad to support a local place like this while visiting Durham! read more

The chicken was okay... Cooked nice and juicy, but with a weird/thicker tempura batter that I'd never had on bone-in chicken. Not bad, but not great. Different. The rest of the experience was a mess. I had no idea how to order and there was no helpful person prompting me as I was obviously standing around trying to figure it out from watching others. As others have said, no menu is posted, but it seems most of the people coming in were ordering from the precooked Cafeteria style line. That would have been fine, but they don't keep the fried chicken in that line. Since it is called the Chicken Hut, I wanted to try the chicken, so I eventually just asked the person behind the bar for a two piece white fried chicken. She asked me for my sides and name (we'll get back to sides later) and puts my styrofoam box on a counter behind her and doesn't tell me anything else. After standing around for a while, I decided that I was apparently supposed to go sit down and wait, which was longer than I anticipated (about 15 minutes). They finally call my name and hand me the box and my check. I though it was supposed to come with a roll (since every one else seemed to be getting one) and when I asked, the girl was a little snippy about taking my box back and shoving it in. When she handed it back, the check fell on the counter and the guy handing out the orders hands it to the next customer (since all it says is 8.99). When I ask him for another one he is confused, but gives me one. I try to order a drink but wind up just picking one up off the counter. It is was dithering a very lemony sweet tea or an Arnold Palmer. Either way, with a small glass I wasn't sure if/how refills would be conducted but I was pretty stressed out by that point anyway and just very carefully moderated my drink. For sides I got Mac and Cheese (meh, MAYbe homemade, but not anything to write home about) and yams that were so sweet I had to leave them for dessert and still only ate about a third of them. I was really disappointed that the only green vegetable was collards. This place has some potential, but if you are not a regular, it can be really off putting to have no sense of DIRECTION. Even a sign that tells you to go around the corner, order, then pay would be SOMETHING. And that should be in addition to a warm, welcoming staff that sees someone confused and offers to help guide them through the process. read more

This place is amazing. The outside is sketch, so most people probably don't go in. It is served cafeteria style and is "southern cooking." The mac-and-cheese is out of this world. The menu changes daily, but they always have fried chicken and fried fish with a variety of desserts. My fellow students and I love this place and consider it a treat to go here. PLUS, it is around 5 bucks for an awesome meal. read more

Monday was my first time at Chicken Hut but won't be my last. It's a little confusing if you haven't been before but go in the door and walk through the doorway on the right into the main area of the restaurant. If you want fried chicken, you ask for it and they ask what sides you want (from what's available in the hot bar line) and they fry the chicken fresh, so be prepared to wait a few minutes. It's absolutely worth it though. They typically have 3-4 other main dishes available on the hot bar and post on their Facebook and Instagram the menu for the day. My only mistake was getting beans as a side because they leaked into the chicken part of the container and the chicken got soggy. Each dinner includes a roll and a drink, they write up your ticket and you take it up front to pay. Definitely going back to try some of the other dishes they offer, but the Mac n cheese is going to be a must get each time I think. It's the perfect ratio of gooey cheese to pasta, not dry and not greasy. Get there early because the line gets long quick! read more

It took me years to finally check this place out but I am glad I did!! I have heard wonderful things about this establishment from reviews/word of mouth. I drive by this street occasionally and always see it when I bike this area on the American Tobacco Trail. For people who do not live close, this place is difficult to catch They are only open on weekdays for 4 hours a day during lunch. I was able to take a weekday off work to run some errands and this was the first place that popped into my mind when I was deciding on where to for lunch. Location - The restaurant is not really located in the nicer parts of Durham and the parking is in the back, but somehow this gives the place a more "homier/authentic" feel. Dont judge this place by the outside...the food is what really matters Ambience - Like many reviewers have said, it's cafeteria style. You walk up, grab a tray, go down a line and pick your food. Service - The staff are all very friendly and helpful. They were so nice and its always great to see the employees talking to other customers like family/friends. They were all working hard and no one was really slacking/playing on their cellphone which you sometimes see in other places. Very nice "family" feel. They even asked how my food was :) Food - You pick from a variety of meat (which apparently changes every day), and 2 sides. Drinks come w/ it. Desserts are optional. I shared 2 trays and was fortunate enough to try their Fried Chicken (Dark AND White meat), mac and chz, collard greens, greenbeans, and yams. I also got their apple cobbler and sweet potato pie for dessert. Fried Chicken - OMG! The highlight. It came w/ 2 pieces and the meat was so juicy and moist. The skin was very crispy, yet very airy and light. The flavor was superb....it was lightly flavored and didnt give you the "ugh/bloated" feeling afterwards like chain establishments. One of the best! Mac and Cheese - Cheesy and gooey. Very yummy and didnt taste generic. Collard Greens - cooked to perfection. Had good flavor to them and was soft. I wanted more! Greenbeans - cooked well and had potatoes in them. Not salty at all. Yam - EXTREMELY sweet w/ a delicious glaze. This should've been dessert and not a side dish since it was so sweet and yummy. Lemonade - very sweet. Not my style but I can see others liking it. Price - Cant beat it....The combo for the meat with 2 sides and drink is a little under $7 and the quantity is more than enough for anyone. The desserts are around the $2 range. Everything is affordable! Bathroom- nice and clean. Had soap and paper towel...you gotta wash your hands after the fried chicken :) This is the kind of restaurant that I love - small, local, mom and pop, hole in the wall type restaurants that serve DELICIOUS HOMEMADE food at a very CHEAP price and w/ GOOD QUANTITY. If I can take another day off work on the weekday, I'd definitely come here again. A+!! This restaurant is the reason why I love trying new places. read more

Everybody loves the Chicken Hut. It's right next to Trice's Hats and Wigs so pick up a church hat whilst waiting on your order. The food is real, and southern. Fried chicken comes fresh and in large portions with just the right amount of crisp. All of the sides are fantastic from what I could tell. Okra, green beans, everything I had was delicious. Parking is around the back and a bit hard to find. Don't let the look of the place keep you moving up to to KFC. Stop here for some great fried chicken and sides. read more

Went last week and had the baked pasta, mmmmm. Also tried some of my friend's fried chicken, which they cook fresh when you order it. It was awesome too! They typically have an array of desserts as well. The red velvet is on point. Did I mention that they fry your fish/chicken fresh and to order? Awesome! read more

Love this place! The food is southern and fattening and amazingly delicious!! The only local place in town to get some down-home fried chicken-- the family pack is like only $12 and so much better than Church's or KFC. I recommend adding a large mac & cheese -- it's the bomb!! :) The owners are very welcoming and friendly. We dig the Chicken Hut! CASH only. read more

I've never had fried chicken this good, this reasonably priced! Yams and Mac and cheese are out of this world. FYI, CASH ONLY. read more

The Chicken Hut has wonderful fried chicken and super customer friendly service. I have eaten fried chicken at about 100 places in my life and The Chicken Hut is right up there with the best of them. I had never eaten there before. I got to their parking lot at about 10:30am, waiting for them to open at 11:30am (I read a book while waiting). The owner came out, asked what I wanted to order and assured me he would bring it to my car by 11am, which he did. That was going "over and beyond"....I will be back and recommend them to my friends. read more

Came down to NC for the week and stumbled across this place. Hands down THE BEST!! Best collards and fried chicken anywhere. ANYWHERE. Tender and juicy chicken, cooked when you order with a crust you can't get anywhere else. 2 sides, 3 pieces dark, a drink and sweet potato pie ran me maybe $10. read more

The best fried chicken I have ever had! The sides were all amazing. I tried the green beans, yams and my favorite - Mac & cheese. Best soul/southern food in the area. Prices are so cheap for such delicious food. The owner and her family really take pride in what they do and it shows in the flavor of every dish they serve!!!! I wish I could give Chicken Hut more than 5 stars! We were having a lil going away party for one of my coworkers at work today and decided to order some chicken (baked with gravy & fried) and sides (yams, collards, rolls). Ms Peggy and Ruth were so friendly and accommodating when I placed the order with them yesterday. They were flexible with a pick up time and helped us figure out how to get the best deal to feed the amount of people we had. Just as expected, EVERYONE loved it! Thank you again!!! read more

In town visiting the campus of NC Central University. This place was near campus and had great reviews. Upon first glance, this place may seem off putting. Don't let the location or appearance deter you. Parking is tricky. There's no parking directly in front of the business so I guess people park across the street in the Food Lion parking lot or behind the business. We parked behind. There's a gravel filled lot behind the business. Upon entering the business, it's cafeteria style. You grab a tray, then go through the line and tell them what you want. You can eat in or take out. We ate in. I had the fried chicken, mac and cheese and cabbage. It was very good but the chicken would have been better with more seasoning. My meal also came with a drink for $6.99. The employees were all very sweet and attentive - it felt like I was having a meal at my family's home. read more

The Chicken Hut - Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, cabbage. DELISH!! - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Some might call the location "sketchy." I like to think of it as humble. The Chicken Hut is not in the most fabulous area of Durham nor is the actual restaurant the kind of place you go "for the ambiance." However, if you let either of these factors turn you off to this place, maybe you have forgotten the meaning of soul food: it may not look like much, but there is nothing quite as satisfying out there. The fried chicken is remarkable. It is crispy and airy and golden. The chicken is well seasoned and juicy. The sides such as the mac & cheese and the yams are spot on. Also, unlike many "southern" food restaurants, not only do they serve oxtail, but they do it magnificently. Lastly, the food is extraordinarily affordable and the service (especially at the front register) are very welcoming and nice. Overall, I love the place. read more

Just found out about this place and I am sad I didn't stop by sooner! I literally go to school 5 minutes down the street for 4 years but never stopped by until today! The oxtails .. amazing, the Mac & cheese .. phenomenal, & the greens .. great! The sweet tea is definitely homemade southern sweet tea (I know my teas now & this one was out of this world!) I would definitely recommend!!!! The owner was super super sweet & didn't charge me for their to go plate of fried chicken with fries since I am graduating school tomorrow. Definitely made my entire day! read more

If you want some great soul food, this is the place. The chicken, oxtail, mac and cheese, yams, greens are awesome. I can ramble on for days about this restaurant. read more

Just tried Chicken Hut for the first time and it did not disappoint! We got the fried fish and fried chicken, which were both full of flavor and generous portions. As sides, we had fried okra (best I have had), collard greens, mac n cheese, and hush puppies (also the best I have had). All of them were amazing! The employees are polite, welcoming, and professional, which only elevated the experience. We also got our food quickly and after a 30 minute ride home, it was still piping hot. Highly recommend Chicken Hut to anyone and everyone! read more

The Chicken Hut is my favorite place to eat in Durham. The food is perfection and the service is great. It's cafeteria style but they fry the chicken fresh. Highly recommend the fried fish. My favorite sides are the greens and their okra and tomatoes. I can't say enough about this restaurant. Don't forget dessert! read more

Don't eat FRIED CHICKEN! Unless of course, you are eating it from the Chicken Hut in Durham! I just went for the first time as I've been wanting to try it. It turns out that it's not far from a house I just bought. It's not on Park Ave so be prepared as I grew up in a poverty stricken area and learned to really appreciate the good things since there were so few. I can eat anywhere I want now and will be definitely eating there again. From the road you might miss it but from the moment you walk in and are greeted by the current repeat customers and Trey the son of the late founder says hello, your in another world. Trey has so much pride and explained the whole history and how you can order such a variety of food which really is quite a selection. But I heard about this place on the news, internet and a couple of friends and am so glad I made the trip. Decided to order two thighs and a drumstick thinking this would be like all the other places, but boy was I wrong. Not only was the chicken flavored just right with a nice crunch and so juicy, the chicken was huge! Wish I took a picture but after the first bite, it was over! Trey said they had sweet tea but it's from the south, and me being from the north I said make it a large. Just talking about it makes me thirsty! Please do yourself a favor and get over there and tell Trey Angel from NY the Real Estate broker said we have to try it. You will not be disappointed. By the way I was going to get it to go, but wanted the whole experience and don't forget to leave a tip for the little guy the cleans all tables. He's very funny read more

I'm not impress . Food could be better I spent 70$ n I will never again do that. Mac tasted like a Velveta cheese

I really wanted fried chicken for lunch. This place is cafeteria style and I was disappointed that I didn't see any on the line. I asked if they were out and was told no. What I didn't know was that they make the fried chicken when you order it. I ordered the white, which was a breast and two wings. It came out hot and fresh, the perfect color brown. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and just bursting with deliciousness. The collards where well done without being mushy. They were flavorful and fresh without a hint of bitterness that is so common when not done properly. The macaroni and cheese was heavenly. Many times when somebody serves mac and cheese, it's mac and some kind of goopy yellow stuff that holds it together. Not here, the cheese was bold without being overpowering or hiding the macaroni, again well done. My wife ordered the sweet potato casserole which was smooth and not too sweet. The flavor of the sweet potatoes was out front and well supported by the other ingredients. We split a piece of coconut pie which was a delicious ending to a perfect lunch. The crew working the line were very friendly and more than happy to help or answer any questions we had. We could tell that many of the people having lunch were regulars. If I lived anywhere near this place, I would be a regular too. read more

the coolest people, and wildly good food! No matter which vertex of "the triangle" one may find themselves, I urge you try the delicious offerings of the Chicken Hut. read more

I am from New York and we were in the area for a tournament. We heard some good reviews of the place and decided to come by for lunch. Unfortunately, they were closed. As we went to get back in the car we bumped into the owners. I think he could tell we were from out of town and they offered to fry some chicken for us even though they closed. Their were 11 of us and they provided food for us all. The chicken was amazing and fresh and their hospitality warmed my heart. If you are in the area I definitely recommend this establishment. read more

....first time trying this place even though ii am always close to it....but anyway....let me start off by saying....ii had to stop at the food lion first across the street to get cash (last attempt going there ii didn't have cash and they didn't take cards...so ii was over it and left!)....so got my cash and headed across the street....first of all....ii was greeted as soon as ii stepped in the door!!!!....(that's a big thing for me especially when trying a new place)....ii told the nice guy at the counter that it was my first time and he immediately gave me the run down....told me what was on the menu and all that good stuff!....even though ii follow them on instagram and already knew what was on the menu it was still cool to hear him tell me because he did it with great enthusiasm :-) ....ii got the pork chop smothered in gravy with mac&cheese and greens!....with a roll!....the food was good, the pork chop was really tender and ii like the way the gravy was seasoned!....and the lemonade was amazing!!!!....can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu!!!!....you can do carry out or you can eat there....overall it was a cool place with great with food and the customer service was excellent!!!!oh they don't use pork in there veggies for the people wondering....came up to about $9....a $9 well spent!!!! read more

The Chicken Hut - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great little spot. Not the best parking, but that was due to construction. You get a lot of food for not that much in cost.

Being from VA, it's always been a struggle to find good fried chicken locally. So when we had the passed though Durham we had to make a detour for some of the good stuff. Chicken Hut was definitely worth the 20 minute jaunt. From the outside, the place is a bit difficult to find. It's tucked in between some more industrial shopping, marked by a big yellow sign. Despite the looks, this cozy diner offer very friendly staff and excellent food. We were greeted warmly and served very quickly, it only took a couple minutes for our chicken to be ready. The chicken itself was delicious - right out of the fryer, insanely juicy and crispy. The sides were nothing to be overlooked either. They offered the classic assortment of soul foods: mashed potatoes, meatloaf, rice, beans, and many more. I went with the mac and cheese and greens. It came in large portions, enough that I was able to save half for later. This great meal came at quite a bargain, just over $9 for 1.5-2 meals worth of food. If you're traveling on 85 and in the mood for some fantastic chicken, this place is definitely worth the detour read more

The Chicken Hut knocks my socks off every time I go. The collards, mac & cheese, lima beans, cabbage, hush puppies and fried chicken are my favorite, but everything they serve is homemade and delicious. My kids loving going too. It's so impressive that they've been a Durham staple for 60 years. Everyone working there is so friendly and they play the best music. My only complaint is their use of styrofoam and disposables for everything, even when you are dining in (we generate so much trash eating there) and I wish they were open on Saturdays. But those things aside, it's one of my fave places to go grab a fast and delicious lunch. read more

One of the best soul food places in Durham and bar none the best Fried chicken in the triangle. This place is unbelievable and has been a Durham staple for well over 60 years. Don't sleep on the fish as well, it's damn good as well. read more

Great place for getting southern comfort food. The restaurant is cafeteria-style so you get to see what the meats and veggies are for that day. The employees were helpful from the minute I walked in and asked if I wanted any fried chicken or fried fish so that they could place the order in the kitchen. Each meal comes with hushpuppies or a roll as well as sweet tea or lemonade with unlimited refills. The sweet potatoes melted in my mouth and the mac and cheese was both creamy and flavorful. It was an overall great dining experience and I plan to come again. read more