Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

1005 W Main St, Newark
(740) 344-4178

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KJ H

Went in to dine. Place was empty. EMPTY! I asked questions before ordering to understand the menu fully because I want no surprises. So combos comes with one side biscuit and a drink but meals come with 2 sides biscuit and no drink. She said for the two Piece chicken I could get thigh and a leg or two breasts meal for $8.49 that would come with 2 sides and a biscuit. I said can I get a breast and a leg she said that would be an upcharge. So I was like but I can get 2 breasts and no upcharge? She said right! She punched it into the register to confirm yes. Okay that’s odd but let’s do two breast one regular and one crispy, Mac and cheese and green beans. So it now shows $8.49 and a mystery $1 charge. I said what’s the dollar charge for? She said it’s an automatic charge in the system. I said for what? It just charges. Okay that’s not what the menu says and that’s not legal. So I look over and see a sign on the restroom that says restrooms closed. Restroom was plural. I said both restrooms are closed? She said yes! Okay so I can’t use the restroom nor can I wash my hands and who knows how employees are as most places employees uses the same public stalls but why is dining open with no restrooms. No sure that’s allowed either. So I said cancel our order and we left. You all doing bogus upcharges. Most people don’t even pay attention anymore to what they are being charged but I DO and I even asked ahead of time. We will not be back. How many people you all scamming with these charges? $1 here $1 there adds up and I was raised that a penny adds up to dollar$ your menu online matches the menu I seen in store. I see nothing about an upcharge for sides or chicken. Also it says 2 piece chicken. It doesn’t say anything about what two pieces and a leg and breast is cheaper than 2 breasts but she said it’s only an upcharge If we get a breast and a leg not two breasts. I’d rather two breasts for same cost or cheaper than a leg. I mean I’m not ignorant to the better cut of meat LoL

Douglas Merry

The chicken was pretty good. The gravy was a little thin. The corn was good. Service was fast and friendly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken

Jennifer Russi

Wasn't really happy this last time I was there! I live in Zanesville and drove across Newark just to go there and I asked if the livers were fresh. The girl at the window said she got the response of....... been awhile! I went there just for the chicken livers because nobody in Zanesville serves them! I told her no big deal I'll just get a two-piece chicken dinner. (Although not what I came for I can get two piece chicken at KFC). Anyway I went ahead and ordered that got it started to head home and evidently had been a while for that chicken too ? because it was barely warm definitely not something that they should have been serving! ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Stephen Luckeydoo

Best chicken in the area with a couple locations. So you don't have to drive clear across town. Definitely a mainstay restaurant around here. I recommend the extra crispy chicken! Phenomenal green beans! The potato wedges are still great, but have seemed to have gotten less seasoning than they used to.
.......not that lower sodium is bad, im just saying! You won't be disappointed. Affordable!

Parking: No parking issues. Drive thru is very narrow at the main st location. So a big truck? Nope.

Wheelchair accessibility: Both are very wheelchair accessible. Better than the big chains.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Chicken Livers, Chicken Tenders Platter, Bonsai Sauce, Coleslaw, Gravy, 3 Piece Breast Thigh and Leg Chicken Snack

Sandy W

Fresh n great tasting!
Girl taking orders needs to find a new job- one she likes!
She's not friendly, sitting in a chair, n i could verily hear her on speaker, n she's mad we can't hear her???
Get a Grip Girl!!
Lucky the foods good or I probably wouldn't come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Chicken Livers, Coleslaw, Country Steak Combo with 1 Side, Gravy

Daniel Fuller

There this really nice lady that works there and good busines

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina Gagum

While visiting friends, all the way from Florida, I was told to get the chicken liver from Lee's. It was delicious ? 10 out of 10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Livers, Coleslaw, Potato Wedges

Felicia Hedrick

Went through the drive through ordered a number five, The chicken was cold and the fries were cold , but the biscuit was Warm..... Guess that's got account for something right.....

Food: 1

Debbie M

Loved the fish and wedges. Owner was there and super nice making all feel welcome

Parking: Depending on time, we always find a place to park.

Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu and coloring page

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicapped ♿️ parking and spot to get on entranceway. Only drawback is how you open the door manually.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Wedges

James Valentine

I have been a big fan of their chicken, never had a bad meal, staff is always pleasant. Lee's in my opinion puts the rest of chicken places to same....

Food: 5

Service: 4

Scott Keene

Awesome famous recipe chicken! The best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Chicken Livers, Chicken Tenders Platter, Lee's Chicken Also Caters, Chicken Gizzards Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and Macaroni Cheese, 3pc Chicken Meal, Nashville Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl, Kid's 1 Chicken Slider, Bonsai Sauce, 20 Jumbo Boneless Strips, Coleslaw, Country Steak Combo with 1 Side, Baked Beans, Gravy, 3 pcs Chicken Tenders, 6 Piece Jumbo Dippers Combo, 3 Piece Breast Thigh and Leg Chicken Snack, Macaroni and Cheese, BBQ, Potato Wedges

Brit J

Good organ meat, an anemia patients dream come true!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robin Walton

Love the Gizzards They are my

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Ditter

Food is never great. Livers were so bitter. We never have enjoyed our food at this location

Food: 1

Service: 1

JW

The food is out of bounds! Better then the Colonel. Neck and neck with the Louisiana chain. First time trying it after living in Newark for a year and I was very impressed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Chicken Gizzards Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and Macaroni Cheese, Potato Wedges

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

1005 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-4178