Browse menus, reviews and photos of Chicken Restaurants in Athens.
Chicken · $
235 West State Street, Athens
Customers’ favorites
“Never had a bad meal & the chicken livers are excellent.”
Chicken Shop · $
74 North Court Street, Athens
Customers’ favorites
“amazing locally owned chicken tender joint. owner is great with a wonder sense of humor. customer service is hands down way better than any of of the other chain places in town.”
Fast Food · $
60-62 Stimson Avenue, Athens
Customers’ favorites
“The cleanliness was lacking a tad. We had a LARGE group come in which really rattled the staff. In the end, they handled the group like champs. I was impressed and honestly I think the kids behind the counter were surprised they could do it.”
Chicken · $
Shively Hall, 59 East Green Drive, Athens
“Not sure what all the fuss is, but I think Earl’s Coop is just fine, especially for school food. The food is pretty good, even if the sauce cups aren’t filled up all of the way. I usually don’t eat all three of those giant tenders anyway so it’s enough sauce for me. Super convenient if you’re just passing by, plus they stay open later than the dining halls most days, and they have a cute little setup of benches in the back. The staff are always very kind and efficient. The only time the soda machine is out of ice or “watery” is when the place was slammed or run-through, and you can’t really blame them for that! Also, the desserts are pretty decent, with my absolute favorite being this kind of birthday-confetti cookie (I forget the name). Really worth taking advantage of if you have a meal swipe, since $15 is a little crazy. Wheelchair/crutches accessibility: They have a handicap button you can press for the front door, but not the back. However, there’s always someone more than happy to open it for you. The line has retractable belt barriers that I believe are wide enough to fit a wheelchair. However, the counter could be down a little lower to make it easier to order and see the food, especially since the place is quite loud and it can be hard to be heard through the thick transparent barrier. Also, they don’t give you a to-go bag, but rather your drink and a box, so it can be a little difficult maneuvering your wheelchair when you’re also expected to hold it at the same time. I don’t have four hands! The drink machine and napkins, utensils, etc. are also up a little high up on that cabinet. Overall, those with mobility aids can get through Earl’s Coop, however I’d recommend bringing a friend to help (or at least a bag).”
Floridians north of Sarasota can order chicken wings and a sub sandwich at the same counter. Quality Foods Restaurant Group opened the first co-branded Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John's on Aug. 18 at 5241 69th St. E in Palmetto. The franchisee runs three other Buffalo Wild Wings in Florida and chose fast-growing Manatee County for its game-day calendar, from high school football to Pirates spring training.
KFC will open a restaurant in Texas this summer that its U.S. president describes as the chain ten years from now. The prototype, called Open House, lands in McKinney, a Dallas suburb near parent company Yum Brands' Plano headquarters. Guests can order at a table, in the drive-thru or for takeout. The menu pairs new items with signature ones "packaged in a new way."
Feeding a crowd is one job most people would happily hand off, and Church's Texas Chicken wants to take it. The fried chicken chain just launched Church's Catering, a program that delivers its menu in group-friendly formats for everything from office lunches to family reunions.
Zaxby's is having the kind of year most restaurant chains can only dream about. The chicken chain started 2025 aiming to sell 100 franchise commitments - a big jump from the roughly 70 sold in 2024. Instead, it's on track to close out the year with 120 commitments. "We're up about 2x, so it's been a good year," said Mike Mettler, chief development officer, during an interview at the recent Restaurant Finance & Development Conference in Las Vegas.