MOUNTAIN Fried Chicken

Name: MOUNTAIN Fried Chicken
Address: 1263 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, North Carolina, 28602, US
Telephone: (828) 855-1333
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

$ • American, Chicken Wings

Hours:
1263 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory
(828) 855-1333

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About MOUNTAIN Fried Chicken

Mountain Fried Chicken is a cozy, down-to-earth restaurant that serves tasty Southern-style fried chicken. The chicken is juicy, tender, and crispy, with a gentle seasoning that many customers enjoy. The portions are generous and suitable for both a quick bite or a filling meal. The sides are simple and homey, focusing on authenticity, including favorites like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and turnip greens. Customers often praise the seasoned wedges, which remind some of holly farms potato wedges back in the 70's, and the melt-in-your-mouth mashed potatoes. The banana pudding is considered a soul food heaven, with perfect seasoning that keeps customers coming back. The restaurant offers reasonable prices, making it good value for the quality and quantity of food. The staff is friendly and efficient, with a drive-thru employee who is particularly endearing. Some customers find the cashier’s overly friendly attitude and tipping insistence a bit off-putting, but overall, Mountain Fried Chicken makes guests feel like they are eating at a Southern grandmother's house. The quick assembly line ensures orders are packaged fast, and the restaurant's focus on authentic flavors, especially the fried chicken and wedges, keeps customers returning for more.