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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Greenville (NC) Eats: Dickinson Fried Chicken

"No, it's Dickinson Fried Chickenson, not Dickinson Fried Chickenson... I mean CHICKEN, Dickinson Fried CHICKEN!" I exclaimed to my friend as we made plans to check out the new eatery in Greenville. My peers and I had been glaring with great curiosity at this new establishment on Dickinson Rd. since its opening late this summer. There is certainly nothing glorious about it on the surface, but all one needs to know is that this was a fried chicken joint, and from our experience, not a bad one either.

The interior isn't much to talk about. Maybe eight tables and the front counter were all that was really going on. And that's okay with me. The bright menu displaying all the food provided pictures of what was in store, ranging from sandwiches, the usual assortment of fried things including fried fish, fried livers and gizzards and of course fried chicken. Being at Dickinson Fried Chicken, there was no doubt that we had to tackle the namesake, so an eight piece box, an small assortment of fries and some gizzards for good measure were quickly ordered up. After a brief wait, our food was ready, piping hot from the fryer.

So, the fried chicken was good. Not in a life-altering, mind-shattering, "only chicken you'll ever have again" good kind of way, but completely satisfying in its own right. The meat was juicy, and the dry batter was light and crispy. The seasonings were simple (salt and pepper really), but packed with enough flavor to keep you wanting more. This was actually one of the least greasy fried chicken's I've had that turned out this well, and that made me eat a lot more then I would have elsewhere, making the shared eight piece box well worth the price. If I were craving fried chicken again, I would not hesitate to go back for more.

Everything else was on average or slightly above. The fries were your typical, store bought stuff, unseasoned but a little crispy. The rolls were warm, but nothing special. The gizzards are good for anyone who craves it; crispy, battered a little different from the fried chicken to give it an edge and cooked to the right doneness so it wasn't chewy, but honestly it was a little much as an individual meal. If you can order it as a small side, then it's totally worth a shot, but I would aim for the fried chicken any day of the week instead and save a few bucks.

No Reservations, The 411 on Dickinson Fried Chicken
Atmosphere: Clean facility, don't let the bars worry you.
Costs: Most specials ranged between $5-7 with taxes.
The eight piece was $9.99. About on par with most fast food.
Eat: The Fried Chicken. Of Course.

This is kind of like, guilty pleasure without having to resort to a chain. For some odd reason, my past year in Greenville has had a severe lack of fried chicken, preposterous thinking about my weekly doses of it back in Columbia during undergrad, but Dickinson certainly gives me a reason to have a lot more of it in my life, and for that I'll be coming in and out of Dickinson frequently as long as it is around. As far as fried chicken goes, this may be your best bet in a town where fried chicken is surprising hard to come by outside of a chain.

22 comments:

Jenn said...

I'm SO glad we got to do this together!! :D

Anonymous said...

Dickinson Fried Chicken is the best restaurant in town. I always go there for my lunch and dinner. Its the best restaurant that ever opened!! Im so glad it opened and in a wonderful place too! The service is wonderful, you dont have to wait that long, your food is always fresh and YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! Dickinson Fried chicken is truly the best restaurant in town!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!

Anonymous said...

DICKINSON FRIED CHICKEN IS AMAZING :)

Anonymous said...

the food is always fresh and good

Anonymous said...

if you love friendly sevice, amazing good lovin homemade food, the go to dickinson today!!

Anonymous said...

ECU Students get discount thats why i go there everyday, and pitt county memorial hospital employees, and the pitt county police depeartment and voluteer firefighters get discounts, if shown I.D. they are welcome everyday and anytime!!!

Anonymous said...

I wouldnt eat there to many kids in the kitchen playing and touching food and full of smoke

Anonymous said...

I was there on Friday night and saw to much horse playing goin on this is not a place to order food from with this going on in the kitchen

Anonymous said...

The hospital will not order from there anymore they are no different from previous management

Anonymous said...

I really loved the food and when I visited I saw one child he was 15 very respectful and professional I will definitely be eating there more often

Anonymous said...

I've visited twice since the reopening and was 100%like satisfied with the food and service!

Anonymous said...

The fat black lady had a bad attitude the only reason I will return is because of the food!

Anonymous said...

I love the food choices they have but I have to agree the kids in the kitchen isnt a good look.

Anonymous said...

I think 15 and 16 helping there dad at the cash register only is not little kids they don't deal withe food or coking Ic kids in that ages working att McDonald's

Anonymous said...

You don't have too worry my dad and mom got rid of her fat ass. This is a family ran resturant by my parents and their kids. Come get some of the best chicken in Greenville with a 99.5 grade best in town!!!!###palipride

Amy Smith said...

There is one word to describe my experience here "Terrible". The people running this place have no idea on how to cook or serve food. I will never return again.

Paul Simmons said...

If the latest anonymous poster is truly the child of the owner, you are not helping your parent's business by referring to a former employee as a "fat ass." It is unprofessional, rude, and validates the posts from other anonymous posters that the children at the establishment do not show proper respect.

Anonymous said...

U are wrong the food is realy good Ohio ther evry day and they are very good people y are recise

Anonymous said...

Yes its good food and service

Anonymous said...

Im the child idont but thise anonymous she did to make us lock bad. And we have the aprove

Anonymous said...

Craig and I just love that chicken we eat there about once a week....

Anonymous said...

Was considering placing a first order from DFC, for a work-related function, but so glad I check this site... More negative feedback than positive raises a red flag for me. However, the deciding factor was the immature and disrespectful comments posted by the owner's child. Confirms all of the previous comments regarding kids in the workplace, which is a reflection of poor management in my opinion. May be good food, but I will be placing my order somewhere else. Thanks but, no thanks.

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