Went in to grab some lunch, I ordered the 20 piece mix and match boneless wings. I also wanted to try their chicken, so I ordered the two piece. The boneless wings were good, they had two different flavors. The two piece chicken was very flavorful and was seasoned well. The honey butter biscuit was delicious!The service was good, I was able to order and get out within 5 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece Snack with Biscuit
Jade H.
I'm surprised I haven't added this sooner than now. I totally thought I did. It may not be the prettiest place or the place to go to get the best customer service, but Bernie's is a Columbia staple. Their chicken meals are hardly ever a miss. I love that no matter how busy they are, they still accept call-in orders, which cuts down on the wait. I also love when it's busy because everything is fresh. The tea is great, too. I usually go for the chicken special if I don't do the family meal. I appreciate the rolls, the coleslaw, and the little cups of hot sauce. They also serve other things, like hot dogs and such.
Oscar Garcia
Bad place bad attitude close the doors or place down so she can mop couldn't order cause the the lady was mopping and I went to McDonald's and after she finished mopping she' open the doors again or
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Luke
We stopped for breakfast at McDonald's and was happy to see the lights on and fresh food being cooked and stocked at Chester's. This was 9:40 in the morning, the gentleman working let us come up to counter, stand and read menu decide on what we wanted then proceeded to tell us they didn't open til 11. Why didn't he tell us when we walked up and why is all the food going to lay there for and hour 20 minutes before they sell any. Poor operating standards obviously.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biscuit
Nicole Malloy
I love this restaurant but NOT this location. Chicken did not have any seasoning/taste and the tenders needed to be cooked just a little bit longer. Staff was cool, the one guy was acting as if I only had one second to look at the menu. Just rude. I will not and have not been back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Anita M.
Best fried chicken around. Reasonable priced! I wish they would open a location in Lexington.
Chris P.
Absolutely the best chicken anywhere, anytime! Will go every time I get a chance! Brought friends with me and now they agree! Bernie's is the best!
David Wiggins
Been here twice the first time the biscuit was fresh and it was really good, this afternoon I was given a biscuit that was made at 10pm last night. It was disgusting and burnt. They shouldn’t be serving food this old in this state. Complete waste of
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biscuit
Cindy R.
The best fried chicken in columbia. The sides are pretty good too. Fries, Slaw, Baked beans or potato salad. They also have great peppers& rolls.
Renee G.
I LOVE THIS CHICKEN!!!!! I'm from Phoenix AZ and my niece lives in SC. When I visit I got to go to Bernie's!!!!! My last visit I brought back some chicken do you know when I pop it in the air fryer baby!!!!! I don't like white meat but BERNIE!!!!! You got me digging the white!!!!! Don't chang nuttin!!!!!
Horrible location. Dirty. Even being short staffed, you should serve those in your lobby in a timely manner not just those on the app. 45 minutes is ridiculous to wait on fast food. The manager was extremely rude to several customers and should be removed or retrained.
-Travis S.
If you're in the Columbia area Monday-Friday this a must. Their chicken is cooked to order and cooked to perfection. If you go get there before 11:30 am because after that it's packed!!
Bobby H.
Some of the best fried chicken around. Order ahead. Good pre-tailgate stop. Surprising not more slammed on game days!
Michael C.
The chicken was delicious, but the sides weren't all that great. I did have to wait a bite to order, but the lady was super helpful. They could definitely use an upgrade to the restaurant, but it was at least clean.
Mark Jones
I had a taste for some fried chicken livers. I got a good amount for the price. This has become my new favorite go-to spot.
Went in to grab some lunch, I ordered the 20 piece mix and match boneless wings. I also wanted to try their chicken, so I ordered the two piece. The boneless wings were good, they had two different flavors. The two piece chicken was very flavorful and was seasoned well. The honey butter biscuit was delicious!The service was good, I was able to order and get out within 5 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece Snack with Biscuit
I'm surprised I haven't added this sooner than now. I totally thought I did. It may not be the prettiest place or the place to go to get the best customer service, but Bernie's is a Columbia staple. Their chicken meals are hardly ever a miss. I love that no matter how busy they are, they still accept call-in orders, which cuts down on the wait. I also love when it's busy because everything is fresh. The tea is great, too. I usually go for the chicken special if I don't do the family meal. I appreciate the rolls, the coleslaw, and the little cups of hot sauce. They also serve other things, like hot dogs and such.
Bad place bad attitude close the doors or place down so she can mop couldn't order cause the the lady was mopping and I went to McDonald's and after she finished mopping she' open the doors again or
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
We stopped for breakfast at McDonald's and was happy to see the lights on and fresh food being cooked and stocked at Chester's. This was 9:40 in the morning, the gentleman working let us come up to counter, stand and read menu decide on what we wanted then proceeded to tell us they didn't open til 11. Why didn't he tell us when we walked up and why is all the food going to lay there for and hour 20 minutes before they sell any. Poor operating standards obviously.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biscuit
I love this restaurant but NOT this location. Chicken did not have any seasoning/taste and the tenders needed to be cooked just a little bit longer. Staff was cool, the one guy was acting as if I only had one second to look at the menu. Just rude. I will not and have not been back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Best fried chicken around. Reasonable priced! I wish they would open a location in Lexington.
Absolutely the best chicken anywhere, anytime! Will go every time I get a chance! Brought friends with me and now they agree! Bernie's is the best!
Been here twice the first time the biscuit was fresh and it was really good, this afternoon I was given a biscuit that was made at 10pm last night. It was disgusting and burnt. They shouldn’t be serving food this old in this state. Complete waste of
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biscuit
The best fried chicken in columbia. The sides are pretty good too. Fries, Slaw, Baked beans or potato salad. They also have great peppers& rolls.
I LOVE THIS CHICKEN!!!!! I'm from Phoenix AZ and my niece lives in SC. When I visit I got to go to Bernie's!!!!! My last visit I brought back some chicken do you know when I pop it in the air fryer baby!!!!! I don't like white meat but BERNIE!!!!! You got me digging the white!!!!! Don't chang nuttin!!!!!
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Horrible location. Dirty. Even being short staffed, you should serve those in your lobby in a timely manner not just those on the app. 45 minutes is ridiculous to wait on fast food. The manager was extremely rude to several customers and should be removed or retrained.
If you're in the Columbia area Monday-Friday this a must. Their chicken is cooked to order and cooked to perfection. If you go get there before 11:30 am because after that it's packed!!
Some of the best fried chicken around. Order ahead. Good pre-tailgate stop. Surprising not more slammed on game days!
The chicken was delicious, but the sides weren't all that great. I did have to wait a bite to order, but the lady was super helpful. They could definitely use an upgrade to the restaurant, but it was at least clean.
I had a taste for some fried chicken livers. I got a good amount for the price. This has become my new favorite go-to spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5