I am happy to report Candy's chicken will be advancing into the 2nd round of the International Fried Chicken Olympics (IFCO). 2 perfect scores! Plus a respectable 28 out of 30. It was the perfect piece of chicken. Juicy, flavourful, perfectly crisp and great visual appeal. The 4 categories we are judging them on.
If the Colonel was still alive he would order from Candy's. Also their chicken is lactose free if you or anyone you know has a dairy sensitivity.
One of the best in Winnipeg! Awesome! Will see you again soon!
They moved away....disappointment set in...they opened their new location 10 times closer!!!!! No other chicken compares.
Best fried chicken in Winnipeg!
I thought the chicken was really good. The fries were good too but they just needed more salt. Onion rings were good. Coleslaw and macaroni salad were good as well. The bun was dry and they didn’t put butter in the bag if they do give butter. Overall experience was good. The chicken was very tasty and the sides were good. Just more salt on the fries and a fresher bun. Service was friendly.
Sitting outside waiting for my takeout chicken to be ready. I would travel across the city for Candy's chicken. Oh wait, I just did. Good price, succulent, not greasy!!!
Perfection has a name, and it's Candys! I love this place and its hands down best fried chicken I've ever eaten. Their salads are awesome and their fries a very flavourful. Their gravy is unmistakable and their status is unbreakable. Love you guys!!!
I think we all know that Candy's Chicken is the shiznit!! So crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. I feel very fortunate that they're located only 5 minutes away from my house.
My goal has been to find the best fried chicken in the city and I have finally found it. Candy's chicken is seasoned perfectly and the meat is nice and juicy. The home made fries are also some of the best I've ever had. The prices are also very fair and the customer service is top notch. I placed an order for pick-up, I arrived on time but I was told I'd have to wait 5 more minutes(no big deal, I didn't mind). However, they felt bad for making me wait so they up sized both of my salads! Now that...is customer service.I will never go to KFC and Chicken Delight ever again. Candy's might be a bit out of the way for most people, but I assure you the quality of food, service and their prices makes it definitely worth the trip.
Easily the best chicken in town. Never had a bad experience, unlike with other major chains... It's always hot (delivery) and crispy, never under-cooked or bloody. The delivery is always prompt and the price is definitely a pro as well.
Would always eat again/10.
The chicken is KFC style but a million times better. Crispy, hot and fresh and seasoned just right. The fries are just great and the classic potato salad is better then anyone's I've ever had. This is my family's favourite chicken place. Would always come back.
KFSh!t. Excuse my language but this place is amazing. I've always felt sick or bloated or that gross feeling after eating fried chicken. But not from this place. It was amazing. Nothing was greasy at all. I wish it wasn't so far though. My food get cold by the time I'm home. Please open one in the south end! Or let me open one and lets get a small franchise going. Haha.
Way better than KFC or Chicken Delight. I'm not really a fan of fried chicken that isn't made at home, always too greasy or too salty or not crispy enough. But Candy's is seasoned really well and super crispy, their fries remind me of NYF, which I love. Their chicken fingers are really good too and huge! I just wish they had honey dill sauce to go with it. I found the service perfectly pleasant and it was quick and fresh, we went on a Tuesday which is their deal day too. Definitely a bargain on Tuesdays.
MMmmmmmm. The chicken is just the best. Period.
Tried this for the first time since I was a kid and it was seriously the best chicken ever. Crispy, not greasy with the best flavouring.
The service was lacklustre... but no waiting...
Reading the other reviews and being a person who works with the public myself, I just have to say that everyone has a bad day here and there. Being overwhelmed when you are trying your best to keep up, and then having people YELL at you, can put anyone in a defensive mood. Do you all have any idea what it is like to be talked to like a piece of sh*t on the bottom of someone's shoe when you are trying your very best? Welcome to dealing with the public. It seems in the last decade or less, people think because they are the customer, that this gives them the right to talk to others like insignificant servants.
Chicken was tender and juicy. Will be ordering again fore sure.
Best fried chicken in the city. Period.
Great chicken... and they deliver.. I was hoping to get delivery when I called today - most often the only people who deliver are pizza and Chinese. So I was pleasantly surprised when they told me they do deliver (though I do not know the radius.) Only caveat - it's cash only at this time.
The chicken arrived crisp and hot, and moist throughout. I liked the potato salad as well, and the portion of fries was massive. We will be ordering again, now that we know we have another order out option. Thanks, Candy's!
Excited for the new opening. I have a large family. We always pre order a TON of chicken from Candy's for any significant family get together. Its always hot and always quality chicken. I was upset when i saw the old location closed on Donwood, i thought they might have gone out of business. Then i found out they had a new location on Henderson and i wanna say around Glenway. Ive driven by it for what seems like years and its been closed. I cant wait to try it now thats it is re-opened!
GREAT UNIQUE CHICKEN, DISAPPOINTING OWNERSHIP. You wont be disappointed with the chicken however the gravy is absolutely unworthy to be on he same plate! Fries are decent. The owner however has acted EXREMELY unprofessional in not having an answering machine or any type of update letting his customers know the status of his move. I suspect many customers will never return. Serves him right. I sometimes wonder how such a good product can be offered by someone with such poor business etiquette. In any case enjoy the chicken should you go.
Best Chicken in Winnipeg. Candy's Chicken is back! And I for one couldn't be happier, they had a lot of barriers to climb before opening their new location; but now they are back and tastier than ever. The new location is so much nicer than the old one by Dollarama, parking lot is less chaotic. The chicken is so good, even better than how I remember it. This is the only place I will order fried chicken from because I know it's not greasy, this chicken is addicting. I am so happy they are back in business.
Finally Reopened!!!. Candy's is back and better than ever! Worth the wait! Chicken is super crispy with a slight spiciness, and not at all greasy. All of the accompaniments (fries,gravy, coleslaw) are delicious!!! So glad to have them back. Best chicken in the city by far.
Open. Finally open again, closer to my house!
They will be re-opening soon.... ...Or so says the sign at their new location at Henderson & Foxgrove. (As of Sep 21, 2012)
I noticed they moved to way down Henderson by Pureflow H2O - in the mid-high 2000's. Hopefully they open soon!!
Gone?. There are `For Lease` signs on all the windows. Does anyone know where they have moved?
Fried Chicken Lover. Let me tell you I eat lots of fried chicken. I've tried fried chicken at just about every fried chicken outlet in Winnipeg. There's lots of tasty chicken out there but I think Candys Fried Chicken is the best fried chicken in Winnipeg!!
Best fried chicken I've ever had. Crispy flavorful and NOT greasy! It's worth the drive to the other end of the city for me... Once in awhile anyway! ;)
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