The Chicken Hut

Name: The Chicken Hut
Address: 3019 Fayetteville St, Durham, North Carolina, 27707, US
Telephone: (919) 682-5697
Price range: $
Rating: 4.60

Restaurant, Caterer, Chicken restaurant, Soul food restaurant

The Chicken Hut is a beloved soul food spot in Durham, renowned for its crispy fried chicken and warm, welcoming vibe. This Black-owned gem, located at 3019 Fayetteville St, offers hearty portions of comfort food, making it a favorite for families and university students alike. Guests rave about the perfectly seasoned chicken, delectable mac and cheese, and complimentary desserts. With both dine-in and takeaway options, plus wheelchair accessibility, it's a delightful stop for lunch or dinner. Don’t miss out on the inviting atmosphere and stellar service that have kept this place thriving for over 65 years!

Contact Info

Location: 3019 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 682-5697
Price range: $

Opening hours

Monday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-3 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Identifies as Black-owned

Takeaway
Dine-in

Great dessert

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids

Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Food & drink

Vibe

By owner

Street View

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Reviews

1st bad: I ordered thighs and arrived home with 2 breasts.
Also, there are no menus.
This place is cash only. Now the good: hands down the best fried chicken in Durham, and likely surrounding areas.
Perfectly seasoned and so darned crispy.
I had high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed.
The mac & cheese is worthy of all the praise.
And the bug juice tasted like my childhood.
(let the ice melt a little before going all in, unless you happen to be a child.). Finally, the service: unreal! Just the kindest, most accommodating staff ever.
It simply pleasant sitting there waiting for my chicken to arrive. It's unfortunate this place is only open during lunch hours.
Nevertheless, I WILL BE BACK!

Owner response

Thank you so much

Took my son here after his NCCU Honors Convocation.
Food was Awesome, music was Great, Service was also on point!! Portions were filling. All the crew there worked responsibly and diligently!! I highly recommend if your looking for a Soul Food Restaurant to pop in and out.

Owner response

Thank you so much!

First meal in NC for me! Friends took me here and it was their first time too, but it came highly recommended.
Ordering is like a cafeteria line.
Staff at the front takes your order of protein/sides, and you wait for them to put it together. I opted for a fried chicken plate which included full wings and drums, collard greens, and mac and cheese.
The fried chicken is fried fresh, and comes out piping hot! Chicken is juicy and the crunch is perfect.
I enjoyed the mac and cheese the most out of the sides. Staff was friendly and offered us complimentary cake as well since it was our first time. These plates come large...so I would actually share a plate with one other person. Parking lot attached as well.
Definitely a must visit when you're in the Durham area!

Owner response

Thank you!