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I am a fried chicken lover who wants to get out of the KFC phase. I had Korean Friend Chicken to replace that a while back but that got expensive very quickly (It Dog, Seoul Fried Chicken, Coco, Pelicana, etc). Mary Brown's felt greasy depending on the location you visit (Mayfield and Oliver are the two best I've encountered). Popeyes is my true calling... the bang for your buck, the fresh, non-greasy, juicy pieces of chicken are well worth the wait. Although there are only two flavours, I feel that it's enough. I alternate between the original flavour and the spicy version. Sometimes I just get half and half.
One thing I would caution is that you come just for the chicken. The biscuits, although good, are more like a palate cleaner and an obstacle to your chicken. The fries were good but greasy and small portioned. When I came here there was about an hour wait from ordering to actually sitting down to eat. I'd say it was worth it. I don't know what the lines are like now but just use Google Maps to see the "live traffic" at the storefront. It must collect location data from every Google User's phone to paint you that picture. Whatever, Google surveillance is better than other forms of surveillance. Crowd-sourcing data for the win!
Spicy chicken with biscuits all day long. Now that the line ups slowed and you are not waiting 45-1hr for food it becomes a much more pleasant experience. Love the biscuits here and the spicy chicken is so much more flavourful to the reg. Cajun fries are good but not sure I am a fan of the gravy. Either way...a bit on the pricy side but comparable to good fried chicken in the city. Given the choice between this and the other fried chicken chain hands down a winner. Although I would go to the other place for gravy.
Maybe not as good as the hype, but good fried chicken. The fries had a nice slight kick, I liked them. I liked the rice and red beans. Biscuits were decent. I didn't care much for the gravy. I'll go back.
I got their spicy 8 piece chicken and side of regular fries and a side gravy. The fries was $2.99 for a regular size, and it came with one of those small paper bag (like the small size they used to have at McDonald's), not even packed full. I will say for $2.99, it is a bit overpriced, for fries! Seriously! But the chicken though, super juicy and so much flavor, and the gravy? It's different but also so good! Not sure about dining in experience though. I read a couple reviews about it, but I mean... It is a fast food restaurant... So I will never expect anything at all. Overall, I will come back for chicken and the gravy, but unless they upsize the fries, feel like it's a bit of a rip off to get the fries!
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I'm not crazy about fried chicken, I never have been. It's good don't get me wrong but I don't ever think of it as my go-to meal when I'm hungry. This thinking is now changed since coming to Popeyes. I tried this spot last week, mainly to say I've tried it (with it being a US chain starting to expand into YEG). It was busy even at 1pm, waited in a short line and ordered their 2pc combo (which came with a drink, a side and a butter biscuit). The chicken we pre-fried and stacked in large piles behind the cashiers which made me worried about the crispness and freshness. Upon my first bite my worried disappeared - it was perfectly crispy and impossibly juicy. It had to be the juiciest fried chicken I've ever had. Great seasoning and even better when I dipped it in the buttermilk ranch sauce I purchased as well. The Cajun fries were good - reminded me a bit of Arby's curly fries seasoning just not curly. The biscuit was buttery and flakey. All in all I was pleasantly surprised and now I totally understand why all the fuss about Popeyes in the US. Glad we have now two locations to grab this tasty chicken at!
Probably the best fast food chicken that you can get in the city. Chicken is hot, fresh, and the skin is so deliciously crispy. Fries are ridiculously flavorful and their biscuits are on a level on their own, in a good way. Red beans & rice were tasty as well! Would recommend to anyone, can't wait to go back and try their seafood/Cajun poutine next time!
Finally walked inside ... 4th visit. Past trips the line was too long. It is by far the BEST Fried Chicken in Edmonton. Much better then KFC, Mary's Brown and that good awful Northern Chicken. $12 for 3 pieces, 2 sides and large drink ... higher $$ than the chains but much cheaper then Northern Chicken(gave them a 2 on all levels) . Menu was limited compared to it's USA locations ... the chicken was Very Good but not Excellent like I had when I lived in the USA ... the coating and seasoning was different.
Crazy busy place. If you want to drop by and grab something quick at dinner time its not likely going to happen. Line up to the door during peak hours. Despite that service is reasonably fast.
As for the food - chicken in every form is great and the have a large selection of sides. First visit or two its hard to pick but the biscuits and gravy are recommended.
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The age old question for any lover of Fried Chicken… is it better than KFC? Hell, yes. Popeyes has my heart 100%. Completely blows out any other fried chicken in my eyes.
Since their grand opening, I’ve been at this location over a handful of times. Having had it already in the states, I knew what a treat it was going to be with one finally open in Edmonton.
Location wise, terrible. WAY TOO FAR. But you surely need to tough it out at least once to taste the magic in their chicken. The other downer is the line, even now there will be a hefty line up winding it’s way to the door. The line up was honestly 25-45 minutes depending on when you end up getting there. Barely a wait for the food, they have a pretty good system in the kitchen! Service was fast and friendly.
Food wise, Obviously the chicken is 5/5 HIGHLY RECOMMEND, plays every heart string possible, last meal worthy.
You can’t miss the biscuits or the mash potatoes and gravy- fries are pree good too. (but if given the choice mash all the way)
I had also got to try the rice, beans and the fried shrimp. Rice and beans were consistently mushy, so skip. The shrimp was not worth the price tag.
Popeyes Canada also doesn’t have the sweet tea which is quite a bummer.
BUT COME FOR THE CHICKEN. IT’LL BE WORTH IT.
My girlfriend and I came here on Thursday for lunch since there was almost no line up anymore - we decided to if it a try. We ordered the 16 piece family meal (mild) with onion rings, mac and cheese, cajun fries and biscuits. The total came out to just under $55.00 and the service was surprisingly fast for such a big order and busy place. The chicken piece were large and tasted quite good compared to other chicken fast food places. Although it is a bit pricey, if you are craving chicken, this is the place to go.
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If you haven't been to Popeyes in the states, then here's your chance. Luckily for us, it tastes as good as it does in the states, the only thing I'm not fond of is the price. We Canadians always get price gouged like crazy when it comes to Canadian pricing. It's been less then 2 weeks since Popeyes has even been open and it's been crazy from what I've heard. I went at 5pm on a Monday and it was packed. The restaurant was packed to the brim, more people then a fast food restaurant can handle. I waited just under an hour. I live on the north side so coming here was a long ass drive for me even with the Henday, but it was totally worth it.
I got their 16pc family meal with 8 biscuits, mashed potatoes, fries and Cajun gravy, all for the low low price of $50! Talk about expensive, like I know the chicken is good but damn it's expensive. It's damn cheap in the states, they're known for their chicken + biscuit deal combos. KFC doesn't look that expensive anymore haha. But the chicken is damn delicious. Perfectly crispy and moist and the pieces they gave me were massive! Their famous biscuits are sure to please. Flaky, yet dense exactly how a biscuit should be. Their fries were meh, 1 minute longer in the deep fryer and it would have been better. Their mashed potatoes are nothing special, tastes like instant mash you get at a grocery store. But their Cajun gravy is to die for. Smother it on your chicken if you want a ride on the flavour train. I could drink spoonfuls of that stuff (I did).
Overall, go to Popeyes if you haven't. It'll for sure die down (hopefully). It's always nice to get popular restaurants/chains from the states once in awhile.
Friendly staff and quick service. Chicken sandwich was average on flavour but was crispy outside and tender inside. Not as tasty as they used to be though. Pickel slice was perfect though, wish there was more. Mashed potatoes and gravy was the highlight of my meal. Hot and flavourful, regret not ordering a larger size. Scooped up the last of it with my sandwich, actually made the sandwich better.
Friendly staff. Clean dining area. Good food.
Much MUCH better then the competitors- sorry kernel. Way less grease which leaves room for more taste!!
I haven't eaten at a chicken joint in YEARS because of how greasy and tasteless others have been, bit had a company lunch and this place was chosen. Glad it was!! I will be a repeat customer
Chicken was hot and fresh like the other person said tasted really good no funny taste like the other Popeyes I reviewed (check my reviews and stay away from it because it tastes like windex) this Popeyes has awesome taste and it was really quick to get my food this time. the only reason I rate 4 instead of 5 is the staff or manger wasn’t super friendly didn’t get a welcoming vibe it seemed like he was annoyed and agitated not at me but I kinda feel it’s almost 8 so he might have been tired and stressed out idk his life story but other than that it was great and I wish him a happy week ❤️
Value for money food and nice staff
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