Crown Fried Chicken

Cool guys working here serving some pretty good chicken.

Great chicken. Never been disappointed by the taste. I disagree with the previous reviews-​this place easily beats KFC.

*Sigh*
It’s at times like these I am thankful to have a Unilocal.
You know, the kind of moment where you ate a meal so awful that the only solace you have is «I am leaving this place a really bad review».
That is what I’m doing. What the crap is going on with the reviews of this joint? Seriously, I don’t see how anyone could give this place anything more than one star — even two is pushing it.
The food wasn’t just unimpressive, it was literally unpalatable. If you’ve ever been to KFC or Popeyes, even Kennedy Fried Chicken, heck, any other chicken in this ever loving world, you KNOW something is wrong with Crown Fried Chicken’s chicken. It’s disgusting. It’s dry, over-​salted, and barely had any meat on it. I was so very disappointed at the first bite (or look, even looking at it you know something’s wrong) and I wondered, how could Unilocal misguide me so badly? My 3 pieces of chicken cost me 5 dollars. 5 dollars I will never get back.
My friend, my poor dear friend, bought a 7 dollar meal that included 21 pieces of fried shrimp, rice, and some sort of vegetable-​y side. I’d be unimaginably mad as she was if I had received «rice» that really amounted to be cut up spaghetti strands. I know, you might be reading this and thinking «well, that can’t be true». I kid you not. I’m hispanic and my friend is filipino. We know the difference between rice and noodles. These pathetically cut up noodles which they called «rice» tasted like absolutely nothing and my friend decided against eating them. How could I blame her?
Now, the shrimp. We had hope for the shrimp. No. It was a good attempt by Crown Fried Chicken, really it was. The initial crunch gave me hope. But I kept chewing and thought to myself, «where the hell is the shrimp?» There’s no shrimp taste. There’s just a lump within the fried corn starch that they’re trying to pass off as shrimp. it could have been a lump of bread for all I knew. A tiny lump of anything at all. Either way, it just tasted of fried corn starch, all pathetically rolled up into the size of something between a nickel and a quarter. They didn’t deserve to call this fried shrimp.
To top it off, the service sucks. In the middle of my friend ordering, the man completely ignores her to pick up his cell phone and have a 3ish minute conversation. We ate next to a homeless man who kept shouting at the men at the front. Sadly, it wasn’t about how bad the chicken was.
Bottom line: I am confused, Unilocal.4 stars? 5 stars? Seriously?! Don’t come here unless you’re looking for a stupendously horrific meal that’ll cost you. You have been forewarned.

This place is right next to a liquor store, and both are between the subway and my apartment. Why wouldn’t I stop for $ 7 worth of the best dang hot fried chicken in the city and some fries? Then grab a bottle of the good (or, more likely not good) stuff, on the way home?
Interestingly, although there are «crown fried chicken“s all over the city, it’s not a true chain. It’s like subway, you can buy into the chain, except, unlike subway, all Crown Fried’s aren’t the same. Unsurprisingly, however, they’re all good.
If you want fried chicken, you want crown fried. That would make a good slogan. I should charge them for this stuff.

Yes this place looks like a creepy carnival fun-​house inside.
Yes only come here when the sun is out…
Yes there are some ‘characters’ who frequent this place.
Yes its delicious!
This place is not really in a neighborhood you might find yourself in often, however if you do wander off course and find yourself in and around the Two Bridges neighborhood (the red-​headed step child of City Hall and real real Chinatown) and you are not in the mood for asian food this is a good option!
When the weather is nice I like to hit up Chinatown first and then walk down here to CFC and grab my chicken to go… walk down to the FDR Promendade /​bike path running area with benches and views of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO and dig in ghetto picnic style.
Chicken is served hot (very HOT), crispy and fresh and I think it is much better than KFC. People were constantly coming in on a Sunday afternoon to take food away, therefore they were making more all the time. I love my food made to order its a lost art.
So yes the chicken is a bit greasy but come on — its Fried Chicken — you didn’t come here for the tofu and flaxseed !! … its comfort food and I have never been let down by its amazing ability to put me in a joyful content food coma. They even let you mix and match pieces (wings, legs, thighs, breasts) and it roughly comes to .99 cents a piece when you get a 5, 7, 9 12 piece selection… so good.
One thing I observed while waiting for my order… everyone was wearing RED… the employees and the customers and the people walking by on the street. My friend suspected some gang affiliations in this so I don’t think I would ever come here wearing (blue)
Im… just… sayin’.

Decent chicken. It’s not better than KFC or Popeyes as Tracy T noted but it’s a worthwhile stop if you are in the neighborhood and need your fried chicken fix. The chicken is relatively most and the skin was pretty crispy. As an added benefit, the batter is also a little spicy so I liked that.
This isn’t the kind of spot you would go out of your way for but again, if you are in the hood, I’m sure you could do worse.

In short: Oh boy, this is some delicious fried chicken.
There’s not much to say about Crown Fried Chicken. It’s located next to a corner store, an asian liquor store, and the East Broadway subway stop. It’s not the most graceful looking place in the world, but it doesn’t have to be with the fried chicken it’s serving.
Just go in, decide how fat you want to get today, and then pick a size of fried chicken (bucket, box, whatever, the bigger the better). Then, get some fries on top of that because it’s only $ 3 for a large order of some of the best, crispiest fries I’ve ever had. I also highly recommend you bring friends so if you feel like a pig after the meal, you won’t be alone.
I give this place five stars for the food quality, but it’s located so far from everything else that it’s sad that so few other people will try it. Make the journey people!

The perfect end to a Sunday… $ 11 for a 9 assorted chicken pieces and a side of oh so crispy fries while watching Entourage at my friend’s apt a block away from Crown Fried Chicken. My friend has been hyping up this place for a while now and it definitely did not disappoint.
The chicken is nice and crispy on the outside and actually REALLY juicy on the inside. Far better than your chains KFC and Popeyes. Plus, the fries are thin and extra crispy. Think McDonald’s fries, but BETTER. I inhaled it all very quickly.
Crown’s hot sauce is also really tasty and gives the chicken a nice kick if you decide to change things up a bit. We didn’t try the buffalo wings, but it seems promising. I only wish they had a side of mac and cheese…
The only big problem with this place is that it’s not located in the greatest neighborhood, especially at night. I would recommend going with a big dude to be your body guard. :)

Great place to eat for a late night snack, fantastic burgers and fantastic fries. The chicken here is so much better than most of the big chains like KFC and Popeyes.
The crowd is a little shady at night, and sometimes can be a bit frightful, but that doesn’t change how satisfying the food can be.
Oh…and try the Sweet Potato Pie, you won’t regret it!

I went into Crown Fried Chicken to procure food for the Unilocal staff prior to the B. East Elite Event. I ordered their largest chicken combo, and assorted extras. The Guy Behind the Counter (GBC) said it would take about 20 minutes, because he was going to make it fresh. So I sat down to wait. People kept walking in and out, but essentially it was just me and a guy with a long scar on his face drinking beer out of a paper bag, who I eventually found out was named Hector.
This really happened.
Hector (unprompted): I like fat girls.
peter d: …OK.
Hector: I do!
peter d: I… believe you.
Hector: 200 or better. *points to GBC* Don’t I like fat girls?
GBC: *nods wearily*
Hector: *grins* Gordita…
I pull out my phone and pretend to do things on it.
Hector: Who you calling? Wifey?
peter d: Something like that.
Hector: You know what the most important thing in life is?
peter d: Nope.
Hector: *holds up thumb and index finger in the rough shape of a «C”*
peter d: *blank stare*
Hector: Hold up your hand like this. *He puts his C up to mine, so it forms a heart.* Love!
peter d: That’s…deep.
Hector: *smiles and gives me a pound* I’m Hector.
peter d: Hi Hector.
Hector pulls a Score magazine out of his bag, flips open to picture of a heavy woman, naked and *ahem* spread eagle. Hector winks.
Hector: And you thought your bitch was bad.
peter d: *uncharacteristically speechless*
Hector: Hey, can I get a dollar?
peter d: *silently hands over a dollar*
Hector: Two dollars?
peter d: *to GBC* How’s my chicken doing?
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As I was contemplating how to rate Crown, I thought about what generally makes my decision for me. The most important factors are:
1. Food: Suddenly, everyone I work with pretends to like me, and I owe it all to the fries, popcorn shrimp, mashed potatoes, onion rings and greasy chicken.
2. Value: I fed 8 people for $ 33. $ 35 if you include the $ 2 I gave to Hector. (What? He showed me porn, and taught me a valuable life lesson.)
3. Service: The GBC made my food fresh, got a huge order right, and confirmed Hector’s love for big women.
4. Overall Experience: Priceless.
That sounds like 5 stars to me.

I ate 3 pieces (a breast, drumstick and wing) in less than 5 minutes. That really says it all, doesn’t it? Oh, and apparently for under $ 30, we fed 8 people with leftovers to spare. Move over KFC!

How can anyone not like fried chicken? Really. It’s crispy, buttery and meaty. Paired with divine sides like onion rings, cole slaw and gravy-​covered mashed potatoes… there’s nothing much to argue with besides the 10 minutes you’ll spend scrubbing your oiled up hands and forearms (hey, I dig in!) after the meal. Crown came at me with open arms last night.
While my review can hardly compare to Peter D’s insane experience actually picking up our fried chicken feast (it involved a stranger showing him porn photos, ’nuff said), I’ll still attempt to qualify my experience here last night as above average.
Since we’ve adopted a tradition of feasting at the venue before Unilocal Elite Events, Peter D has taken on the job of finding the food for my events and I for his Brooklyn events. More than a tradition, it’s a necessity as it ensures that we aren’t hunting down food all night or passing out from dangerously low blood sugar levels during the parties. It’s embarrassing and I’ll be sure never to let that happen again… I mean ever.
So, Crown. You are a diet’s worst nightmare. Despite the fact that I can feel my guts bursting in my high-​waisted jeans today and my skin still has a sweaty exertion sheen, I still love you. I’ve never had better cole slaw and while the mashies tasted like you had «just added water» to them… ain’t nothing better than your buckets!

ive been to crown fried in the city and also in queens somehow the food is always consistently good. u must try the gyro