Speck’s Drive In

Good food and really great customer service. Patterns itself like an old fashioned diner/​drive in. Looked like guys going out hunting ordered ahead for their afternoon meals. Also, some pretty reasonable prices and a straightforward menu.

Everything is delicious. Reasonably priced and very fresh chicken. Cole slaw and French fries are excellent.

Listen, this is going to be short.
You’re going to Speck’s for one reason and one reason only: CHICKEN. No, their sides aren’t great. Yes, the building is a little old. But C’MON Y’ALL. You’re here for chicken (and maybe Adult World after). And their chicken is REALLY REALLY FREAKING GOOD.

The chicken is delicious! The sides are sub-​par. Macaroni and cheese tastes like the canned chef boyrdee (spelling?), mashed potatoes and gravy are instant, and fries are boring with nothing special about them. Corn nuggets were pretty good. although an interesting concept — think fried creamed corn. Employees are nice and helpful with recommendations and indecisive people like myself. It’s quick and easy and good for the money.

Waaaaaaaay over rated. The mac and cheese was watery tasteless! The chicken was dry and they didnt have any biscuits. The only cool thing about this spot is the look of the outside. It looks like a hotspot. But it seems like it was only good for the ppl who leave the porn shop with an appetite.

Food is good the main reason for only giving two stars though is because of their sanitary practices. I watched the gentlemen pick the fries up with his bare hands and put them on the tray, and well as putting the cheese on the cheesesteaks with no gloves.

Great local place that has the feel of times past. The sides can’t be beat but if you want authentic fried chicken this is the place!

Great if you have a bunch of people to feed or just need a quick dinner option. Chicken is great. Sides are OK otherwise it would get a higher overall rating.

I give specks 5 stars! Fresh crisp crunchy hot reasonable 8 piece dinner or you can just order pieces of chicken. Fast service friendly people you gotta try it and when you do you will keep coming back

I wish I could give a 3 and a half. Amazing service, underrated burgers, overrated fried chicken. Very comfortable, old time diner feeling and atmosphere. Nothing complicated or over the top, just good food and loyal customers.

Best fried chicken in the area! Much better than KFC but If you come between 2 – 4 the chicken doesn’t taste as great so 4 stars.

I have never had anything but great food and service here, and I have been coming here for a looooong time. I suggest ordering a hot dog with mustard and onions. Hot dogs come on a great rectangular roll, hot dog cut longways, and sizzled on the grill. I order my fries well done so they are dark and crispy. Order a small hoagie, and it is awesome on a round roll, just enough to fill you up. I love the chicken… and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. Cole slaw available by the quart. I pick it up before I head to a picnic. Everyone raves about it. And the staff is awesome.

(3.5) ~ Good overall food & service
OUR MENU:
* 8-​Piece Chicken Dinner = (3.5) good
* Potato Salad = (3.5) good
* Bread Rolls = (3.5) good

The «broasted» (i.e., fried under pressure) chicken is very good. The sides are good enough. And, the décor is classic. But, the place has a pungent odor. I think it’s the oil… I don’t know if it’s a side effect of the «broasting» machine, or what (the chicken doesn’t taste like it’s been fried in old/​bad oil), but it makes it kind of unpleasant to be in there. If you want to try it, I would plan on taking the food to go. Speck’s people, if y’all could clean the place, invest in some air fresheners, or whatever it is that you need to do to keep that smell at bay, I can guarantee that you’d have more dine-​in business.

I go here every other month while working in the area and they always do a great job preparing tasty food! I highly recommend their chicken!

Classic. Driven by here since I was a kid. Finally went in. Chicken was juicy and crispy. Delicious. It’s a dirty place, but kind of a cool step back in time. I’ll go back when I’m craving fried chicken. I know I know it’s not fried! Whatever.

It’s a rip off two people 20.00 for littles pcs of chicken with hardly no meat, mac cheese was bad, was still hungry after that mess!

When we lived twenty minutes away my family still drove to Speck’s. 20 years later I am lucky enough to live in town and enjoy Speck’s often as I can overlook the horrendous effect on my health.
The sides are stellar! Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and their bread is a throwback white (remember white bread?)
Bonus points for the funky 70s décor and nearby porn.

Health warning… fried food is bad for you. On a rare occasion, I step outside the box and have some fried chicken from Speck’s. It is by far the best fried chicken I have ever had. This place is ten finger licking great food.

Finally got a chance to try Speck’s Drive In! I was very pleased! The chicken was tender and juicy. It might have been a bit small… I’ve seen bigger breasts in my time, but it was quite tasty and came with fries, a roll, and a side for under 7 bucks… I got the mac and cheese on the side which was creamy and delicious…
The food was served almost immediately, meaning it was sitting under a hot light somewhere… but it was still warm and juicy when I got back to the office 10 minutes later… the fries were pretty good too, crinkle fries as others have noted. They include a little baggie with a fork, wet nap, salt, and ketchup with your order… I always appreciate a wet nap after a meal!
I like the decour… it seems almost stuck in time… it did NOT seem dirty to me as others have mentioned… could probably use a little makeover, but i wasn’t worried about the cleanliness.
They do have shakes, but they aren’t what I’d call milkshakes… it certainly won’t bring the boys to the yard… milkshakes are hand dipped iced cream and milk… Speck’s has a shake machine that seems to have vanilla soft serve and the ability to add 11 flavors to it… I got the chocolate, and it was passable, but not what i drool over when I think Milkshake… and nothing I’d miss when I go back…
Overall a very tasty lunch… I’ll have more chicken and skip the shake next time!