Fran’s Chicken Haven

The best fry chicken ever. Each piece has a light crispy texture with juicy flavorful meat on the inside. Always fresh and the flavor consistent. I cannot get enough and always want more even though I am full. This is a must have in Boca.

Craving fried chicken today brought us to Frans. The place isn’t much to look at but it is clean. Extremely small inside with just a few tables. The menu is simple, what kind of chicken do you want?
We tried a white basket of 2 breasts and 2 wings. I liked the flavor of the chicken but the breasts were over cooked and the wings seemed soft and just uncooked. The mashed potatoes are delicious, the chicken gravy was also good. Coleslaw was a little sweet but very yummy. We enjoyed the simple fried mushrooms.
Food was alright but not consistent and we wouldn’t drive this far to return.

Love love love the fried chicken here, staff are okay. but they are super fast with ur orders.

How I never knew this place existed is beyond me. I may be picking up 20 pounds in the next month from my repeated visits and ordering everything on the menu. This is a true comfort food spot.

Don’t let this Hole in the wall fool u with it’s shacky look. Their fried chicken is bomb!!! I haven’t had southern style fried chicken like this since I left Tallahassee. Their sweet tea is amazing. I love their mash potatoes… so much! I go pretty often and I have yet to get tired if it. Plus they have corn nuggets! Worth a visit if u want a quick bite for a hearty meal

This place is a shoe box, but of the best meals I’ve ever had have been from tiny hole in the wall places and Fran’s is no exception.
By far some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had, mashed potatoes that are as smooth and creamy as all get out, and fries that are so good that ketchup would be a crime. Plus, I can’t think of any other place in the area that serves deep fried Twinkies. Comfort food at its best. Gonna try the chicken and waffles, next time.
Just don’t expect large party capacity or high cuisine, this is as pure of a chicken experience as you can get outside of a county fair.
Fast service, great food and great value, what’s more to say?

Great chicken — flavorful, moist, and crisp — complimented by cole slaw and fries. Outstanding service from a staff that appreciates customers rather than merely tolerating them. Music from a retro Michael Jackson playlist helped make a soulful experience.

Well I have finally had Frans Fried chicken. I can certainly say it was worth the wait. The chicken was served hot and the best part was the crunch when you bite into it. I normally salt and pepper my chicken but it is not necessary with Fran’s. It was fantastic and a must try. The owner Mike was there when I popped in. He was very friendly and told me the history of the restaurant. If you are anywhere close you have to try this chicken. Pete T. From Memphis.

I have been here twice and the chicken is crisp and delicious. The breading/​batter is of medium thickness, with the chicken coming out moist and flavorful. We enjoyed the cole slaw as well as the freshly prepared fries and mac n cheese bites. This place doesn’t disappoint if you enjoy freshly prepared, hot fried chicken.

I had never heard of this place but had seen it several times while driving by so it was pure serendipity that I finally stopped in.
This place is no joke. From the second you walk in you know you’ve made the right decision. The interior is small, cozy, and clean. The staff, who were fielding numerous carry-​out orders while cooking, had hustle but never lost anyone in the shuffle. They were professional and congenial. I originally planned to just grab something to take home but the unexpected bonus of the atmosphere told me to take a seat and savor the experience.
I was prepared to wait as long as it took for a hot fresh meal but in no time my order was placed in front of me at the small counter, which was another pleasant surprise. Everything from the lowly roll, to the mashed potatoes and gravy had the hallmark of quality. The gravy, by the way, was chicken gravy, not some generic brown gravy mix that seems to be the new standard. Potatoes were mashed by hand, again, not from a mix. That roll might have played second string to the other options of a cornbread muffin or homemade biscuit but it was no slouch. Now, on to the main event…
The chicken far exceeded every expectation I could have had for it. Quality birds, seasoned perfectly. The crispy skin was prepared perfectly. It was coated not too thick, not too thin. The meat was tender, juicy, and also cooked to perfection. I’d love to ramble on for days about how good it was but there’s really nothing else that can be said. If you love, or even just like, fried chicken you could do no greater service to yourself than to stop in at Fran’s. If you live nearby, you have no excuse not to. If you don’t live close, trust me, it’s worth the trip. Reward yourself and make it the highlight of a lazy weekend drive.
Their menu is massive and covers all the bases. To be honest I was a little overwhelmed at first which is why I settled into a basic fried chicken combo. I’ll definitely have to come back for the chicken and waffles and some wings and see if it’s possible to leave a little room to at least attempt a desert (I’m thinking fried Poptart).
Price-​wise I’d say they’re spot on and they appeared to have something for every budget.
As they say in Mortal Kombat, «flawless victory!» You can bet I want a rematch.

I have lived in Boca for many years but only tried Frans for the first time today, and it was amazing! The chicken was so fresh and delicious, I watched them making it right in front me. The sides — mashed potatoes, gravy, and baked beans — were sooo yummy as well. And the fried Oreos are a must :) The employees were so nice and overall I had a great experience. Can’t wait to eat there again!

Mannnnnnn as they say
this the best Dam fried chicken in town. There are so many choices I went with the gravy bowl and it did not disappoint. Definitely go with there iced-​t it is Awsome so good I’m coming in again this week.

This little hole in the wall has become my favorite quick stop of Boca Raton. It’s tasty, affordable, and the service is excellent. Both times I’ve visited (so far) we’ve not ventured very far from the chicken combo meals, substituting the fries for the homemade mashed potatoes and gravy! We even checked in to receive a free fried Oreo, which is delish!
Reminds of grandmas chicken that was seasoned and floured in a brown paper bag. The place is very big, but there is seating. One things is for sure, the locals keep a steady stream of business there.

2 nights in a row I ordered from Fran’s. I drive from Delray Beach to pick it up, that’s how good their fried chicken is. Guys that work there are super nice on the phone. Its definitely worth the drive. My husband and I are hooked.

Funny story: my husband does not like fried chicken. For years, we did not eat fried chicken, like ever. Then one day, everything changed. He tried chicken and waffles once, and loved it, so we started to be able to eat fried chicken. And so began the search for good fried chicken.
Fran’s came highly recommended, and we were excited to try it one Sunday night. It was busy with take out on a rainy day, but the wait wasn’t too long. They fry everything fresh, right there in front of you.
Chicken is delicious. Crispy, flavorful batter, and perfectly cooked. Lots of good spices in the batter that really make it mouth watering.
The best part are the fries though — OH THE FRIES. I can’t describe, but they are thick, delicious, and fried to golden goodness. There is so much flavor. So much. My mouth is watering… Ugh. So delicious.
Really, their chicken is good enough to grab on it’s own. Great to bring to parties — they make the batch fresh for you and it’s still warm when you get there. Prices are great.

So, this place is literally historical — I think most people don’t know that. It used to be owned by an actual «Fran», but she’s long gone. The guy who owns it now does it right, though, and I think Fran would be pleased. There is no better fried chicken in Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County (except maybe this one place on Okeechobee Road which shall remain nameless), so if you’re craving the real deal, get yourself the hook up at Fran’s Chicken Haven.
Sides? We don’t need no stinking sides. Unless maybe it’s fries. You can do those. But, don’t bother with the rest. Just get your fried chicken and move on.
Oh, and it’s just as good cold the next day as it is piping hot straight out of the fryer. Just rip that chicken off the bones, and sprinkle some salt on there. Legit goodness.
Now for the nitty gritty info: it’s a small place, just a few tables and a counter with some stools. Most people get it to go. You can order ahead, and probably should. Prices are OK, not cheap, not expensive, worth it for what you get. They’re not open late. They put crack in the chicken — OK, not really, but you could get hooked for real. Or maybe it’s crack. :)

Good fried chicken, hot crispy, no frills, good service & friendly. I’ve been on several occasions. Now if he could just get some greens the old fashioned way they would get 5 ****… The bald guy is funny, cute too.

Amazing fried chicken, absolutely amazing. The way I know this is:
* there is a line 4 people deep, and even with what looks like 6 industrial 2 basket floor standing deep fryers they can’t make the chicken fast enough to keep with demand
* the phone is ringing non stop for pre orders
* it smells fantastic inside, not like grease or anything gross, it smells like how the best fried chicken in the world tastes
* I ordered 4 pieces, ate two, took the rest home, put it in the fridge, and it tasted BETTER the next day
Will be back for more

Hits the spot when you’re craving home cooked fried chicken. Free «Fried Oreo» when you follow on IG. SUPER YUMMMM
We’re coming back mañana.

Update:
Have eaten here a few more times with mostly misses on the chicken. Once it was cooked in the oil that they do the deserts in and the chicken tasted sweet and gross. We went back to give them one more chance and told them about The last experience and he basically did nothing for us and made up an excuse. I won’t be eating here any more. I guess the first time was just a one time random chance of the chicken being good. Really disappointed in this place don’t recommend them any more.