KFC — Restaurant in Leyden Township

2025 update:

The menu prices keep climbing with the pandemic of bird flu as well as corporate executives anticipating the prices of chicken meat to exponentially increase.

The quality is still there, except for the nuggets. One thing to note is that if you get a smaller portion of nuggets or tenders, your nuggets and tenders will be a larger size individually, ranging from an inch and a half to even 3 in for nuggets and 5 in or so for tenders.

However, if you get the larger portion like a 10-piece or a 12 piece, expect the size of the nuggets to shrink to about an inch square. And expect the tenders to shrink to skinnier, shorter versions.

I believe part of that has to do with the container that they put the nuggets and tenders in. The nuggets specifically have a smaller box so squeezing 10 nuggets into the space that normally fits five requires them to pick and choose the tiniest possible nugget sizes to put in your 10 pack.

They have fixed the mac and cheese and the coleslaw so the soapy taste and the sour taste are gone. So that's a good thing I guess.

Perhaps the biggest rip-off ever is the Colonels bowls that have a base of fries. In all the advertisements, it shows a minimum of 20 french fries spread around the circumference of the bowl itself. The most amount of fries you will ever get in a Colonel's bowl with fries is six or seven. Seriously. So don't bother with that option because they are literally ripping us off.

2024 review:

Good chicken - some days...

The food is alright.

Chicken: Hit or miss for temperature and freshness. Sometimes it's overcooked or dry. Sometimes it's fresh and delicious. Sometimes you'll get home with a pick up order and find your chicken ripped in half somehow.

2023 update: quality has improved a lot. More often than not it's fresh and juicy.

Mashed: Instant mashed that has enough substance and consistency to be still labeled "potatoes" (barely)... The gravy gives it flavor.

Mac & Cheese: IDK what the heck happened. This used to be instant powdered cheese flavor mac. Now it's laundry detergent flavored mac. Seriously. It tastes like SOAP!

2023 update: They fixed it. Apparently the dishwasher didn't rinse the pans properly so an entire week's worth of Mac and cheese was the flavor of soap.

Cole Slaw: I miss KFC cole slaw. It no longer exists. The sweet tartness, the wonderful cold crispness, the hint of fresh onion... Now they've altered the recipe to be SOUR, bland, and upped the onion by 50%.

2023 update: The classic KFC slaw is back, baby! Sweet and crisp, delicious.

KFC Fries: They taste okay. Nothing special at all. And when you get the box which could fit 20-25 fries? You will be lucky to have 12 or 13 fries in total. They rip you off with these.

2023 update. Portion size is even smaller now and price has gone up nearly doubled. Smh.

Sandwich: It's good. Flavorful.

Corn: Meh. Basic sweet corn with no spice or butter. Just bland watery and sometimes very old.

2023 new: Nuggets? They're 1 inch cubes of breast meat battered and fried. Tiny and insubstantial. An 8 piece of KFC fries has 1/2 the meat of a 6 piece McNuggets from McDonald's. At 2x the price.

Service: The manager is on point, when she's paying attention. But she's very business-focused. So sometimes you'll go in and no one will even see you for 5-10 minutes before they come to the register to take your order. Drive thru is their sole focus. They will compensate you if you have issues, but only once. If you return with another problem, they'll shake their head and charge you full price to fix it.

Consistency: Completely inconsistent. Your food will be fresh and fulfilling one hour, then dry and cold, chewy and inedible the next hour. The flavor of things will be perfect or completely off. They will forget something or add something extra - or worse - replace something you ordered with a completely different item without...

I had the pleasure of experiencing an exceptional dining experience at KFC. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and friendliness, setting the tone for a fantastic meal.

The service was top-notch—attentive without being intrusive. The staff genuinely cared about the guests, ensuring every request was met with efficiency and a smile. Their professionalism and hospitality made the entire experience even more enjoyable.

The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish was crafted with precision and passion, delivering flavors that were both satisfying and memorable. The quality of ingredients and presentation reflected the restaurant’s dedication to excellence.

Beyond the food, the atmosphere was inviting and well-designed. Whether you're looking for a cozy space to unwind or a vibrant setting for social gatherings, KFC strikes the perfect balance. The functionality of the layout made the entire dining experience seamless, allowing for comfortable seating and an easy flow of service.

Overall, this KFC excels in every aspect—great service, incredible food, a welcoming atmosphere, and A SPECIAL THANKS TO ARIANA. DA BEST. 🐔...

This is my closest location to home, unfortunately every single time I come here 2 hours and a half before closing they are always out of chicken every single time. Then when you tell them if they cloud make more chicken they always say it’s going to be 30 minutes the Mexican chick at the drive thru window she doesn’t want to cook anything I asked for a manager and she came out and told me yea our shipment for chicken didn’t arrive little do they know that I know it did because I know a friend that works there, petty attitude and I won’t be coming back unfortunately. So then I went to the Popeyes down the road fresh chicken made to order and asked for all drumsticks and it was fine no attitude given everyone in there working compared to kfc drive thru window the place was clean and everything put away acting like they are closed, sometimes they turn off all the lights 2 hours before closing so it seems that they are closed. This place needs help or it’s going to...