I decided it was finally time to try Krispy Krunchy Chicken. More or less, I’d seen a few reviews online that made it look appealing. I’d always steered clear since it’s served inside a gas station. But to be fair, one of my favorite chicken spots in Austin, Church’s Chicken, was also in a gas station. The difference there was that they had a drive-thru and seemed more organized overall.
When I walked in, I saw that Krispy Krunchy Chicken was basically a single worker behind a counter with some chicken on display. That gave me a little pause, but I’d already committed to trying it, so I went ahead and ordered.
I got a 3-piece bone-in chicken meal: a breast and two legs. Pretty ideal selections, IMO. For the side, I picked mashed potatoes and gravy, mainly to mentally compare it against KFC’s.
Starting with the mashed potatoes and gravy: the gravy was savory but had a slightly strange flavor I couldn’t quite get past. Maybe similar to Popeyes? The potatoes were thick, but unfortunately too goopy, and the flavor was just off. I couldn’t finish them. As a combo, the side was passable, but not as tasty as KFC’s. I’d give it a 6 out of 10, with KFC’s gravy holding a 10 for me, although KFC’s mashed potatoes always feel too thin.
Now onto the chicken. I started with a leg and really appreciated what tasted like injected hot sauce near the bone. If I had to guess, I’d say Popeyes probably does something similar, just at a higher caliber. That said, the chicken had clearly been sitting in the warmer for a while. It was obvious in both taste and appearance. KFC’s chicken tends to taste fresher and hotter, even if their original recipe breading is way less consistent.
To its credit, Krispy Krunchy Chicken lived up to its name. Every piece was genuinely crispy and crunchy. The breast wasn’t bad, but the way it was cut made it hard to eat. I found myself picking around big bones just to get to the meat.
All in all, the eating experience, flavor, and freshness are what led me to give Krispy Krunchy Chicken 2 out of 5 stars. Being inside a gas station doesn’t help the atmosphere. There weren’t even any tables that I noticed. Certainly not close to the Krispy Krunchy counter. It definitely felt like a counter inside Sinclair’s convenience store than a standalone food spot.
I wouldn’t eat here if you’re on the hunt for a KFC killer. If you’re just looking for some chicken with a little hot sauce flavor baked in, or something different, you’ll find that here. But it’s a far from mind-blowing experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sean Cain
Don't sleep on this chicken just because it comes from a gas station. Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raylene Beeler
Great chicken strips and fries
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Tenders
Joanne Working
Good chicken for price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Tenders
Michael Crepinsek
Alright for the price Best part is cooked fresh in early morning hours like in New York Definitely worth the effort
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lo Lo
The manager of the gas station is friendly, along with staff. We dont eat out a lot, but my husband loves the chicken, we eat there at least 3 times a month. Good prices, too. Definitely worth trying it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Becerra
the feeling of eating that chicken was like that one time i had an 18 pound log stuck inside of me and when i finally pushed it out the feeling was heavenly and thats what it felt like to eat this chicken
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lo Flo
The manager of the gas station is friendly, along with staff. We dont eat out a lot, but my husband loves the chicken, we eat there at least 3 times a month. Good prices, too. Definitely worth trying it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Tenders
David Turner
Wait 31 minutes for a 10 piece bucket meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Vincent McCaleb
Excellent chicken, better than all the competitors hands down!
The girl that works there is extremely rude and ghetto. Has no manners.
Matthew Aney
Delicious chicken!! If you havent tried it, do so. Make sure you go to a location that actually has a kitchen in it. Krispy krunch here are found in gas stations, if they dont have a kitchen it isnt fresh and you shouldnt bother.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Randall Feuerlein
Impossible to find
Lynette Giles
Irs really good food, especially since it's in a gas station!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
DosedUpBeatz
They advertise as being open , understaffed, Rude, lock the door when using restroom , and close way too
I decided it was finally time to try Krispy Krunchy Chicken. More or less, I’d seen a few reviews online that made it look appealing. I’d always steered clear since it’s served inside a gas station. But to be fair, one of my favorite chicken spots in Austin, Church’s Chicken, was also in a gas station. The difference there was that they had a drive-thru and seemed more organized overall.
When I walked in, I saw that Krispy Krunchy Chicken was basically a single worker behind a counter with some chicken on display. That gave me a little pause, but I’d already committed to trying it, so I went ahead and ordered.
I got a 3-piece bone-in chicken meal: a breast and two legs. Pretty ideal selections, IMO. For the side, I picked mashed potatoes and gravy, mainly to mentally compare it against KFC’s.
Starting with the mashed potatoes and gravy: the gravy was savory but had a slightly strange flavor I couldn’t quite get past. Maybe similar to Popeyes? The potatoes were thick, but unfortunately too goopy, and the flavor was just off. I couldn’t finish them. As a combo, the side was passable, but not as tasty as KFC’s. I’d give it a 6 out of 10, with KFC’s gravy holding a 10 for me, although KFC’s mashed potatoes always feel too thin.
Now onto the chicken. I started with a leg and really appreciated what tasted like injected hot sauce near the bone. If I had to guess, I’d say Popeyes probably does something similar, just at a higher caliber. That said, the chicken had clearly been sitting in the warmer for a while. It was obvious in both taste and appearance. KFC’s chicken tends to taste fresher and hotter, even if their original recipe breading is way less consistent.
To its credit, Krispy Krunchy Chicken lived up to its name. Every piece was genuinely crispy and crunchy. The breast wasn’t bad, but the way it was cut made it hard to eat. I found myself picking around big bones just to get to the meat.
All in all, the eating experience, flavor, and freshness are what led me to give Krispy Krunchy Chicken 2 out of 5 stars. Being inside a gas station doesn’t help the atmosphere. There weren’t even any tables that I noticed. Certainly not close to the Krispy Krunchy counter. It definitely felt like a counter inside Sinclair’s convenience store than a standalone food spot.
I wouldn’t eat here if you’re on the hunt for a KFC killer. If you’re just looking for some chicken with a little hot sauce flavor baked in, or something different, you’ll find that here. But it’s a far from mind-blowing experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Don't sleep on this chicken just because it comes from a gas station. Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great chicken strips and fries
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Tenders
Good chicken for price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Tenders
Alright for the price Best part is cooked fresh in early morning hours like in New York Definitely worth the effort
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The manager of the gas station is friendly, along with staff. We dont eat out a lot, but my husband loves the chicken, we eat there at least 3 times a month. Good prices, too. Definitely worth trying it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the feeling of eating that chicken was like that one time i had an 18 pound log stuck inside of me and when i finally pushed it out the feeling was heavenly and thats what it felt like to eat this chicken
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The manager of the gas station is friendly, along with staff. We dont eat out a lot, but my husband loves the chicken, we eat there at least 3 times a month. Good prices, too. Definitely worth trying it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Tenders
Wait 31 minutes for a 10 piece bucket meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Excellent chicken, better than all the competitors hands down!
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The girl that works there is extremely rude and ghetto. Has no manners.
Delicious chicken!! If you havent tried it, do so. Make sure you go to a location that actually has a kitchen in it. Krispy krunch here are found in gas stations, if they dont have a kitchen it isnt fresh and you shouldnt bother.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Impossible to find
Irs really good food, especially since it's in a gas station!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
They advertise as being open , understaffed, Rude, lock the door when using restroom , and close way too
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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