Big Dean's Hot Chicken

Best Chicken in State college. Food comes in about 10 minutes. Friendly people and Great ambience. Go for the Nashville Hot spice !

This was our first visit, and we will definitely return! We were not greeted upon arrival, so we opted to order from self-serve kiosks. We had to get the lone employee's attention to request cups for fountain drinks. The location was clean and well-maintained, but the music was uncomfortably loud. The food was served very hot and fresh, and our order was mostly accurate (they switched my plain fries with my husband's cheese fries). The chicken was markedly moist and easily identifiable as real meat. The breading was light and flavorful on the tenders I ordered, and it was not excessively greasy. The bbq sauce served with the tenders was very good. My husband had a buffalo chicken sandwich that was evenly sauced and tasty. Overall, this was an enjoyable visit, and we look forward to trying additional menu items.

Staff was super friendly and the place was clean, however I got food poisoning from the chicken being under cooked. If they could learn how to cook chicken properly it'd be a 5 stars

amazing

This place is the best. Great prices, great food, and right on college ave!

I ordered so really didn't visit. Chicken was on point tho

Great fried chicken and chill vibe for a college city. No frills and no complaints.

Great place for a delicious chicken sandwich.

Vegetarian options: Mac and cheese, fries, coleslaw

Kid-friendliness: Fun atmosphere, chicken strips, fries, mac and cheese

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 8 Pack Sandwich Tray, Chicken Sandwich Combo, Chicken Fingers, Coleslaw, Bd's Crinkle Fries, Classic Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Meal, Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Meal

I had the Nashville hot and it was great, not too spicy! The chicken was tender and moist. The ranch was good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken

I got the classic sandwich, Nashville hot, fries and a drink. The chicken was temperature hot but the Nashville hot was not that spicy. They only have 3 heat options so I guess I would want to try Inferno next time. The chicken sandwich was a little messy but really good. The fries were good. The sweet tea was not good. It tasted like they used too many tea bags or was burnt. The food took a little longer than expected but it wasn’t horrible. Overall good experience, I would try it again if in the area. Parking was difficult as we could not figure out the meters and ended up parking in a nearby garage.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich Combo

My son and I enjoyed lunch at Big Dean’s Hot Chicken for the first time this week. It was OK. The servers weren’t friendly, and the chicken was good, but not great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

When to pick up lunch yesterday and the girl at the counter was rude and my tenders weren't cooked. The renovations are nice but I'm not sure I'm coming back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Coleslaw, Snack Attack

Have had Big Deans for 3 years now, by far the most flavorful chicken in all of state college the food is consistent and great all the time I was just up here last weekend and they renovated the inside which looks great. For great food and great service go to BIG

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich Combo

Big Dean’s is one of those restaurants that only makes a few dishes, but does them incredibly well. Their Nashville hot chicken is spectacularly seasoned with just enough spice to up the flavor without killing you. Fries and toast are to die for, but they have on occasion gotten soggy on the drive home.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional service and the food is very good. I had a small issue with my order today and the manager was quick to fix it and make it right. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a good fried chicken spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5