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The Ornery Chicken — Restaurant in Ankeny

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Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
2005 S Ankeny Blvd Suite 300, Ankeny, IA 50023
Cafe Diem
2005 S Ankeny Blvd Suite 800, Ankeny, IA 50023
Early Bird Ankeny
1520 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
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The Ornery Chicken
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The Ornery Chicken

121 SE Shurfine Dr Suite 6, Ankeny, IA 50021
4.5(99)
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(515) 537-9022
Website
theornerychicken.com

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Featured dishes

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Hot Honey Clucker
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The Homestyle
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Hen-Held: Basic Chick
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Hen-Held: Chicken Bacon Ranch
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Hen-Held: Homestyle
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Hen-Held: Nashville Hottie
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Basic Chick
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Ol' Crusty Cluck
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Ranch Hand
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Nashville Hottie
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Mother Hen
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Little Pluckers
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Hot Shot
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Plucker Pack
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Grilled Cheekin Melt
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The Homestyle
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4 Piece Tenders
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12 Piece Tenders
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Ornery Tots
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Ruffled Feathers Bowl
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Ornery Wrap Combo
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10 Piece Signature
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10 Piece Smoked
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10 Piece Boneless
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Sidewinder Fries
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Tater Tots
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Baked Potato Salad
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Mac N' Cheese
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Celery And Carrots With Ranch
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Broccoli
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Corn (Gluten Free)
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Mashed Potatoes
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Pimento Snackers
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Cole Slaw
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Auntie Keesh's Sweet Biscuit
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Chris P's Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Coca-Cola, 20oz
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Diet Coke, 20oz
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Sprite, 20oz
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Gold Peak Sweetened Black Tea

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Nearby restaurants of The Ornery Chicken

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub

Cafe Diem

Early Bird Ankeny

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub

4.5

(699)

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Cafe Diem

Cafe Diem

4.6

(355)

$

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Early Bird Ankeny

Early Bird Ankeny

4.6

(344)

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Reviews of The Ornery Chicken

4.5
(99)
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1.0
17w

We ordered this food tonight for delivery and were shocked when we opened our boxes. I ordered boneless "wings" for my son. The BBQ sauce was sickly sweet and the "wings" themselves were hardly bigger than my thumbnail. When I tell you these were tiny I do mean tiny. My Little Pluckers were flat as a crepe and had one crusty sweep of sauce. Yes. Crusty. The buffalo sauce was HARDENED onto the top, the other side of my chicken had no sauce. I took a bite against my better judgement and the chicken was so dry. Then, I tried my "baked potato salad". There was zero warning it would be warm and mushy and I spit it right back out. It was disgusting! I really hope my family doesn't get food poisoning from this place. I'm really frustrated that they gave us food that was so bad we threw it all away and ate our own chicken nuggets from...

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3.0
31w

Food portions are excellent. Chicken was juicy and I really liked the sidewinder fries. Slightly disappointing that the sandwiches we ordered had maybe a tablespoon of coleslaw on them. And if there was any spicy mayo at all, it was not enough to notice or taste. I like the idea of a virtual kitchen, however, anyone who is familiar with fried foods knows that they don't hold up (or stay crispy) for long, especially when transported in a container to eat 10-15 minutes later. If you did want to truly showcase this style of food in the best way, a sit-down restaurant would be the way to go. Or possibly even a spot at the state fair, or a food truck. Just food...

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2.0
3y

What the chicken!

Ha this pun is intended. I have been a customer since you guys started. The Nashville Hot has/was my favorite.

If this is the new normal count me as one of the dissatisfied customers that will not be picking up or having it delivered again.

First time I had the sandwich the heat was there loved it! Slowly it’s become just like any other chicken sandwich that you can pick up at Gas station. At least I expect the lameness from them.

Oh the size of the sandwich went from big awesome, juicy and great!

To about as flat as the gas station chicken but wait the price stayed the same. Hmm I would love to here the excuse for the...

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amanda skidmoreamanda skidmore
Chicken wasn't the best, but still giving 5 stars as it just wasn't my taste and that's okay. I tried the ornery tots, by the time I picked it up (maybe 10 mins after my scheduled time) and drove home, the tots were soggy. If the sauce would have been on the side and allowed the customer to put it on, I might try again but I don't think it was worth the money. Mac and cheese was fire though.. Otherwise ordering online, pickup and the worker who brought it out to the car was super nice and process was smooth. Not to mention all my food was right that I ordered, compared to other restaurants I've been to that I had to pick up.
Anthony BarrientosAnthony Barrientos
Workers are super nice, and very welcoming especially Keesha!!!! We are from out of town (Omaha) and didn't know what we were walking into and they helped us figure it all out and accommodate any requests we had. We already had the 5 star review ready to go before we even had tasted the food and once the food came, it was even better than the service!!!! If you're not from Des Moines, you need to check this place out before you leave!!!! You will NOT leave hungry or be disappointed!!!
Steve StromSteve Strom
5 stars highly recommended. No storefront, order online for pickup or delivery. When you arrive for pickup, park and text the number of the slot you parked in and they will bring it to you hot and fresh. Best chicken sandwich I've had in forever..I got the Nashville hottie, which wasn't super hot, but great flavor and crunch, fresh moist chicken on the inside. Sidewinder fries are yummy and I got the Ornery tots too, which was a lot of food. Overall number 1 great chicken!
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Chicken wasn't the best, but still giving 5 stars as it just wasn't my taste and that's okay. I tried the ornery tots, by the time I picked it up (maybe 10 mins after my scheduled time) and drove home, the tots were soggy. If the sauce would have been on the side and allowed the customer to put it on, I might try again but I don't think it was worth the money. Mac and cheese was fire though.. Otherwise ordering online, pickup and the worker who brought it out to the car was super nice and process was smooth. Not to mention all my food was right that I ordered, compared to other restaurants I've been to that I had to pick up.
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Workers are super nice, and very welcoming especially Keesha!!!! We are from out of town (Omaha) and didn't know what we were walking into and they helped us figure it all out and accommodate any requests we had. We already had the 5 star review ready to go before we even had tasted the food and once the food came, it was even better than the service!!!! If you're not from Des Moines, you need to check this place out before you leave!!!! You will NOT leave hungry or be disappointed!!!
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5 stars highly recommended. No storefront, order online for pickup or delivery. When you arrive for pickup, park and text the number of the slot you parked in and they will bring it to you hot and fresh. Best chicken sandwich I've had in forever..I got the Nashville hottie, which wasn't super hot, but great flavor and crunch, fresh moist chicken on the inside. Sidewinder fries are yummy and I got the Ornery tots too, which was a lot of food. Overall number 1 great chicken!
Steve Strom

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