Chicken Shops in Seattle, WA

“Time for some real talk. This is the ONLY fried chicken Ive ever had that stays crispy after you put it in the fridge. And this is just an anecdote to explain how crispy, delicious and well made this friend chicken is. Order it in advance, get the garlic rice and collards and finish off with a mochi cake. It's indulgent but worth the calories.“

“Highly recommend, I will be back again! Great chicken 🔥🔥“

“The ginger beer here is always great and you can sample the flavors before you order.

The prices are the menu are set so that you don't really save any money by ordering a larger size, so order the size you think you can finish.

As of October 2025 there is also a food option on the right side of the store that is selling fried chicken.

There really shouldn't be a tipping option as you are ordering at the counter.“

“This is the best fried chicken in the city no doubt. I grew up in the great state of Kentucky and this place can definitely contend with small town fried chicken.

I recommend the 3 piece tenders at a level 2 spice level, the Mac and cheese and pot o gold.“

“I ordered the crispy/spicy and had the best lunch I have had in months! The size and quality of the chicken is fantastic along with the flavor. I am already looking forward to my next visit to this food truck....“

“Excellent lunch served outside in the sunshine today. Beautifully flavoured chicken breast with hearty portions“

“Excellent lunch served outside in the sunshine today. Beautifully flavoured chicken breast with hearty portions“

“Amazing food! Been a ton of times and always recommend! Sadly tonight’s bartender was pretentious about food and rude. Otherwise amazing food and amazing service every other night I have been there (20+ times). Highly recommend!“

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

“Shhhhh Seattle its the Best 2am Fried Chicken.
When you have a secret place to get 'better than KFC' chicken, open 24 hours, you kinda don't wanna post or tell anyone. Took me 5+ years to share this. I just tell everyone go to Ezells or Heaven Sent but they won't be open 24 hrs. I'll be hitting the 🐚 late night. Crunk Fried Chicken, yep.“

“I'm on the east coast and CRAVING those chicken tenders... I've frequented here enough to know that all the sauces are a hit, the staff are always on point. if looking for a carb heavy hit, I HEAVILY suggest the dirty tots with an extra poached egg. good for an evening out, to sop up some of the booze before continuing drinking.“

“It's Ezell's! It's a Seattle classic. My kid has grown up on their chicken tenders (1 pound - half/half, always) - they are a warm, familiar, delicous treat! Avoid DoorDash if you can - 1 pound of tenders on DoorDash (with 10% tip) was $46.04 - when I decided to pick up at the store on Rainier, it was $24.24. Save yourself some $ if you can, and support Ezell's directly!“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“delicious! the chicken was a bit tough, but i enjoyed the flavor and the overall selection of pickled radish and different flavors! working at a korean restaurant myself, this helped me understand korean street food cuisine better 💗💗💗“

“Dave’s Hot Chicken is absolutely amazing! The chicken is always juicy and perfectly spiced, and the sides are delicious too. The service is quick and friendly, making every visit a pleasure. Highly recommend for anyone craving some top-notch hot chicken!“

“I tried this place for the first time tonight and it was absolutely incredible!! Chicken was just amazing and the pickled radish is an awesome accent! will def be back soon!“

“This place has the best fried chicken I’ve ever had! The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. The seasoning is perfect, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly, and the service is fast. The restaurant is clean and has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves delicious fried chicken! I will definitely come back again.“

“had lunch here yesterday and loved it! great atmosphere, kind server, delicious food (first time trying korean food) and i would definitely recommend it. my friends and i devoured our lunch and loved the music playing whilst we ate and chatted. next time i’m in seattle i’ll definitely stop by!“

“Wow what a hidden gem of West Seattle. The portions are great; the pricing is the best you can ask for. Wow, the flavor is incredible. They have a rotating menu so there's always something great to eat.

10/10 recommend

Went back the next day to try new things. I stand by everything previously mentioned“

“I LOVE this location! Super cozy spot tucked away nicely in the area. Excellent, attentive service from my bartender, Em, who had a smile on their face during my entire visit even through a couple of rushes, and didn’t miss a beat when it came to helping or offering small samples of the several (all delicious) different ginger beers they offer. Now I also know where to find one of my new favorite spicy chicken sandwiches in the whole city. Keep up the great work, folks!“

“Argh!! I can’t forgive…….. myself!.. for not taking pictures of their yummy food. We had their delicious Dungeness crab fried rice, khao man gai (poached? chicken, crispy chicken khao soi (fried chicken in Thai curry), crème brûlée cheesecake, and mango sticky rice.

Chef’s kiss to each dish! Fresh. Super tasty. And warming!

And the waitstaff communicated really well when our crab fried rice was a bit delayed. They checked in on us, were generous and excited for us to try all the sauces when we were between two, and were naturally friendly—not pushy!

Can’t wait to go back!“

“We come here every week and love the wings and the flavor. My only complaint is that the menu is confusing. I assumed “original” meant no sauce, but it actually means the original spicy sauce. I ended up ordering the wrong item but figured it out eventually. I’d recommend updating the menu wording or adding more photos or descriptions to make it more user-friendly.“

“I asked if I'd ordered sauce because I thought I might have forgotten. As I was checking the bag the server replied that whatever I ordered was there. Well, it was there and like I said, I wasn't sure that I included it in my order. Her response might have been defensive though there was no need to be. My other encounters have been with friendly genial staff. She just needs a little customer service training.“

“The place reminds me of an old school soul food restaurant. The chicken was crispy and juicy and you could tell it was made from fresh not frozen chicken. It didn't need the hot sauce I ordered but it tasted great with a little dabbed on it.The Mac n cheese and baked beans taste like they were made from scratch.
Service was fast and super friendly. Will definitely come back the next time I'm in Seattle.“

“This was a great spot! I’m rating my experience based off of their happy hour menu. There was a fantastic discount on food and drink prices but no shortcomings in food flavors and quality ingredients! I will say that as someone who is not very sensitive to spice I would recommend that you pick a spice level one below your typical because my dish was almost a little too hot. Good music and environment! Highly recommend happy hour.“