One of the best chicken spots in the DMV. Food is delicious, proportions are generous, and the owner is very kind. We've been coming here for years, and even had staff dinners here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders and Fries
Maxine
10/10 Love how cozy the environment felt and the food was so bomb. Love Love LOVE ❤️ CHICKEN TITTIES
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adonis Leobreed
I gave this place two opportunities to improve their dishes, but was disappointed both times. I’m not sure if they even gave me real chicken. The rolls were hard.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Dane Dvorak
This was my go-to fast food restaurant while I was in Gaithersburg High School back in the 1980's. The fries are absolutely incredible as I can see from the photos still and also try the barbecue ribs they're amazing
Food: 5
Mansour Mbaye
The best fried chicken place in my area. Period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece White Dinner All Day
Paul Nguyen
Came down from Canada to visit family and one of them put me onto this place. This is the best fried chicken I've ever had and it is not close. If you live within an hour of the area please do yourself a favour and try out their fried chicken. A combination of perfect texture, flavour and moisture made this an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Tobery
May of had a off day nothing like the old chicken basket that was in frederick.
Food: 3
Michelle (BarneyMom)
The Chicken Basket is a neighborhood store that has always served the BEST fried chicken. It is seasoned with Old Bay and is the crispiest and juiciest chicken you will find. The owner is a kind man who cares about his customers. Check them out!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liang Huang
Came here for the fried and they didn’t disappoint! I have not been in Old Towne Gaithersburg since I moved, so the trip was just for getting the delicious fried chicken. We ordered 3 piece dark meat and 3 piece white meat. Both were made to order and wonderfully done. It was a little bit salty to my taste, but it does not leave you thirsty. The crust was different from other places: crispy but also think and very flavorful. The meat was juicy and tasty that you could not help but eat the whole thing. I enjoyed every bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
A Williams
Ordered through Door Dash…. The Chicken is NOT FRESH and clearly re-cooked in old grease, as well as, LOADED down with season salt!!! I'm so pissed off right now! I spent damn 40.00 on soggy fries and old salty chicken. This is NOT COOL at all Chicken Basket!!!!
Excellent customer service and delicious chicken, fries and their shrimp basket, top notch. Highly recommend, will be back. ;-)
Leah Fountain
Love it
V C
I was heartbroken when the Rockville location closed, but thrilled to discover their original spot in Gates is still going strong. This place serves hands-down the best fried chicken I’ve had in the DMV area. The chicken is fried fresh to order—crispy, juicy, and never greasy. Plus, their fries come dusted with Old Bay seasoning, which adds that perfect local flair.
It’s a small family-run restaurant, and they take the time to do things right. Since they fry the chicken fresh, I highly recommend calling ahead if you’re in a rush—it usually takes around 15 minutes if you order on the spot.
Overall, a must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality fried chicken. Definitely worth the wait.
Cade Savage
This is unarguably the best chicken in Maryland
max anderson
perfect example of how a “hole in the wall” restaurant can end up being one of the best. little family-friendly shop with sweet staff and damn good food. don’t forget to thank your food service workers! 🫶
One of the best chicken spots in the DMV. Food is delicious, proportions are generous, and the owner is very kind. We've been coming here for years, and even had staff dinners here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders and Fries
10/10
Love how cozy the environment felt and the food was so bomb. Love Love LOVE ❤️ CHICKEN TITTIES
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I gave this place two opportunities to improve their dishes, but was disappointed both times. I’m not sure if they even gave me real chicken. The rolls were hard.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
This was my go-to fast food restaurant while I was in Gaithersburg High School back in the 1980's. The fries are absolutely incredible as I can see from the photos still and also try the barbecue ribs they're amazing
Food: 5
The best fried chicken place in my area. Period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece White Dinner All Day
Came down from Canada to visit family and one of them put me onto this place. This is the best fried chicken I've ever had and it is not close. If you live within an hour of the area please do yourself a favour and try out their fried chicken. A combination of perfect texture, flavour and moisture made this an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
May of had a off day nothing like the old chicken basket that was in frederick.
Food: 3
The Chicken Basket is a neighborhood store that has always served the BEST fried chicken. It is seasoned with Old Bay and is the crispiest and juiciest chicken you will find. The owner is a kind man who cares about his customers. Check them out!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for the fried and they didn’t disappoint! I have not been in Old Towne Gaithersburg since I moved, so the trip was just for getting the delicious fried chicken. We ordered 3 piece dark meat and 3 piece white meat. Both were made to order and wonderfully done. It was a little bit salty to my taste, but it does not leave you thirsty. The crust was different from other places: crispy but also think and very flavorful. The meat was juicy and tasty that you could not help but eat the whole thing. I enjoyed every bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ordered through Door Dash….
The Chicken is NOT FRESH and clearly re-cooked in old grease, as well as, LOADED down with season salt!!! I'm so pissed off right now! I spent damn 40.00 on soggy fries and old salty chicken. This is NOT COOL at all Chicken Basket!!!!
Food: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent customer service and delicious chicken, fries and their shrimp basket, top notch. Highly recommend, will be back. ;-)
Love it
I was heartbroken when the Rockville location closed, but thrilled to discover their original spot in Gates is still going strong. This place serves hands-down the best fried chicken I’ve had in the DMV area. The chicken is fried fresh to order—crispy, juicy, and never greasy. Plus, their fries come dusted with Old Bay seasoning, which adds that perfect local flair.
It’s a small family-run restaurant, and they take the time to do things right. Since they fry the chicken fresh, I highly recommend calling ahead if you’re in a rush—it usually takes around 15 minutes if you order on the spot.
Overall, a must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality fried chicken. Definitely worth the wait.
This is unarguably the best chicken in Maryland
perfect example of how a “hole in the wall” restaurant can end up being one of the best. little family-friendly shop with sweet staff and damn good food. don’t forget to thank your food service workers! 🫶
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