Fast Eddie's Fried Chicken — Restaurant in Alton

What a shame me and my mom ate there everyday for lunch almost sometimes twice for dinner too. Since Kathy's nieces or nephews took it over they quit using Jones fresh chicken now the chicken is got a slimy liquid when you bite into it they changed to all cheaper food the oil they use to fry stuff stinks so bad you have too keep your windows down until it gets out of your car. Fast Eddie's Fried chicken was a landmark in Alton we were there at lunch time and it was easy to get a parking space in my opinion they will stay open for a litter while until someone opens a really good chicken shack. I don't know how the people eat that maybe I will open one and feature my great grandmothers fried chicken recipe every Sunday people came as far as Springfield too eat her chicken . If I decide to to do I will let you know I think it's sad the only good chicken around here is moonlight now. You can ask your Kathy we ate there everyday you can't fool me and the people that use to work there when I asked what was wrong with the chicken they told me. Now I didn't know your still using Jones but it's not the same fresh never frozen chicken that Kat used the workers did tell me that when I asked what was wrong with the chicken, it's just not Fast Eddie's Fried chicken anymore. And I threw that away before I left the parking lot I wouldn't leave...

30 years ago We moved around here. 30 years ago I Happened upon Fast Eddies Chicken. It was good tasting chicken then& it's good tasting now. To me it taste just like it did 30 years ago 👍 I get the White chicken Box or the chicken Liver box, livers fried soft or Gizzards ! Also love their fried mushrooms with harsh radish sauce/Ranch and the ice cream is good too.And love the short road trip from Florissant to Alton Ill. Going there takes us back (memories) to the town we are from. It's such a Gem 💎 to me reminds me of a chicken restaurant my Grandfather would take me too with him when I was a kid in my hometown for good chicken gizzards & livers when I was younger. Convenient Parking , Good Service, Decent prices, A fair amount for the price etc... GLAD they are still around. (Please be Respectful and Thoughtful) know loud music etc. and Respectful of others while in line and of the restaurants traditional way. SORRY, F/E Chicken I know probably it's a local Alton Illinois Thing but had to give you guys PROPER REVIEW...

I'm almost 40 and I've been eating here my entire life. Everything I've ever gotten from here has been good. Their ice-cream and shakes are some of the best around. For a large cone under 2 bucks, it cannot be beat. Their fried chicken is phenomenal. Over the last couple years Their chicken tenders have went down hill. They used to be super crispy and great. Now sometimes I get them and they're chewy/rubbery and the breading is soggy. Seems like some of the chicken stays around in their warming table for way too long. The service is NEVER fast but it's almost never slow either. The only negative about this spot is its actual location. It's right in the middle of the ghetto and you're going to see it. Being asked for money or having a crackhead talk to you isn't an uncommon occurrence. All that said, this is a great spot to grab some...