19 Best Chicken Restaurants near Gainesville

“My boyfriend and I recently stopped at Nando’s for lunch. The food was amazing, staff and service were excellent, and we will definitely be back. Steve the manager was also great. 10/10“

“This morning my son and I were coming back from an appointment and stopped for breakfast. A group of workers was outside working the cars and we met Jordan. He was so helpful and delightful. He absolutely made the difference for us, and is an asset to this location! Thankful he was put in our path this morning! Thank you Jordan.“

“This is arguably the best chicken sandwich I have ever had in my life. The portion of the chicken was GENEROUS. It was perfectly fried. The sauce was dripping down my arms in the best way possible. Cheeking fries went crazy and the rose tteokiokki was phenomenal. This is a true hidden gem. I will definitely be back!“

“Just amazing amazing food😘“

“Great service. The fish was perfectly cooked with a crispy crust just the way I like it. The mac and cheese made my mouth water. What a fantastic meal!“

“We ordered on the app for dine in for breakfast today. Our drinks came quickly, but our food took longer than usual to come out and we had multiple people to include the manager Eric come over to apologize for the delay. And then he came over to comp our meal and apologized for the delay. He also gave us an extra chicken mini since breakfast had just ended. Eric went above and beyond for his customers and I have never had a bad experience at that chick fil a. It was very sweet and kind to do that, but he did not have to. Very highly recommended.“

“I lived in Georgia for a long time, and that's where Zaxby's started. Everyone had their favorite spot, some better than others. This is the only one I know of in Virginia. I'm not sure I'd make a special trip, but if I'm in the area, I'll stop by. The food's decent, the place is clean and quiet. The staff was great when I went. It reminds me a little bit of Georgia.

I had buffalo fingers and fries; theirs are seasoned, and I really like them when they're hot. My friend had the chicken sandwich. You can pick your spice level, but it's not super intense like some hot chicken places. There's plenty of food, ours was hot and fresh, and we enjoyed it.“

“Have a cow“

“I was hesitant to eat here because it's in a gas station which was really silly on my part. So glad I read the reviews and tried it! We got the family tenders. They were big and super juicy. Absolutely delicious. We will definitely be eating here more often. I wish I would have tried them sooner!!“

“Freedom the Cow is a nice mascot that she invited me to Chick Fil-A and came to SplashDown Waterpark. I miss Freedom the Cow.“

“Probably one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. Went with the Nashville Hot at the hottest spice level and a side of peri fries. Why did I wait so long to try this place?“

“The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. They were accurate with spicy levels, which has not been my experience at other Hangry Joes. The employees were super nice and helpful. Happy to have them in the community.“

“Came here on a friend's strong recommendation for a date night with my partner and the venue absolutely delivered. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, quiet enough to actually talk but with a lovely gentle buzz from other tables. Our server was a complete delight throughout the evening, with menu suggestions that turned out to be brilliant. The food was honestly excellent, with proper portions, real flavours, and beautiful presentation. We worked through three courses each and shared a bottle of wine. The pacing was perfectly judged throughout. The bill at the end was very fair given the quality. Already booked again for next month. New favourite for these proper date nights, easily.“

“Pollo Xpress has become our family’s favorite restaurant! I’d argue they might have the best burgers and wings in the area🤤🍔🍗! My son even cleans his plate with their chicken, rice and fries. Now, with a new breakfast all day menu (haven’t tried it yet, but can’t wait) added, I’m sure this place will stay at the top of our list! This high praise from a tough food critic. Give them a shot and you will not be disappointed!“

“We stopped to get gas on our way home, and discovered Champs Chicken. It was so good, and probably some of the best food we had on our trip. The chicken was great and the potato wedges were awesome. The service was fast even though they were busy, and the ladies working there were super friendly. We will definitely stop in the next time we are in Virginia, which will be soon.“

“When I first walked in, I wasn’t too sure and almost turned around. I’m so glad I didn’t. The food and the people were absolutely amazing. I had the barbecue burger with fries, and it did not disappoint. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right.
If I lived here, I would definitely be coming back regularly. But hey — there’s always tomorrow!“

“El mejor pollo a la brasa peruano de todo el DMV“

“Team is great, service has been fast and accurate lately!“