Chicken Fried Steak reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 202 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Chicken Fried Steak brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/austinfood, r/HoustonFood, r/okc, r/texas, r/Albuquerque. Top-rated brands include Chicken Fried Steak (4.7/5), Kendall's (4.8/5), Cheevers (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews202
Subreddits40
Posts48
Brands95
Products54
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#1
Chicken Fried Steak
4.7
(51)
"Best one i’ve ever had is from Texas Roadhouse. gotta order extra gravy, they have the best cream gravy and it’s free."
"The local table down towards fountain has an awesome chicken fried steak!"
"No comment."
"No comment."
"No comment."
"Cast Iron Grill has a delicious CFS. You can get green chili gravy if you enjoy flavor! It’s delicious."
"Ike's woodfire grill has really tasty chicken fried steak and these lovely kettle style potato chips called 'house chips.'"
"New Spot on Polk is the absolute best. The gravy they pour over on it is liquid gold."
"My winner for consistent excellence (meat and gravy) is the Zig Zag Mountain Cafe."
"Three B's Grill in Kingwood has a really good chicken fried steak."
#2
Kendall's
4.8
(4)
"Best CFS in the state."
"It's really good and gigantic."
"My personal favorites have already been mentioned; Kendall's and Cheever's."
"I have a friend that SWEARS its the BEST!"
#3
Cheevers
4.8
(4)
"Cheevers is great."
"Cheevers."
"Cheevers."
"Is great but the gravy is kind of spicy for me."
#4
Vic's Vittles
4.8
(4)
"Vick's Vittles or Sunnyside up."
"Vic Vittles with their Green Chile gravy."
"Vicks vittles has some amazing chicken fried steak."
"Western view, Vicks, ironwood, range, Vick vittles, mac’s are all solid."
#5
Goodson's
4.8
(4)
"Second this one on Goodsons, could eat for days ordering one."
"+1 for Goodson. Their rolls and gravy are amazing."
"Goodson's up near Tomball is one of the best I've had personally."
"If youre in that area just head out 249 and hit Goodsons or Mels in Tomball"
#6
Lucy's
4.3
(4)
"Lucy’s, easy choice!"
"Lucy's has my vote. But sometimes they fuck up the gravy and it's so thin you can see the steak through it."
"Lucy’s has pretty good CFS"
"Lucy's is great"
#7
Vic's Daily Cafe
5.0
(3)
"Vic's Daily Cafe is my favorite."
"Vic's Daily Cafe fo sho OR El Charritos off of central west of Atrisco."
"Vic's daily Cafe on Osuna."
#8
Chuck House
5.0
(3)
"Chuck house all day."
"Chuck house, cheevers, and a close third place is charlston's."
"Has the best chicken fry in the universe."
#9
Mary's Cafe
5.0
(3)
"Mary’s cafe, don’t @ me."
"Best in Texas is likely still at Mary's Cafe in Strawn."
"Mary’s Cafe in Strawn is one of the best 'BIG' scratch Chicken Fried Steak in the state."
#10
Iceland
5.0
(3)
"A few hot and spicy tenders or fillets, cooked in the air fryer, served in a burger bun with lettuce, chilli sauce and mayo are just as good as any KFC burger."
"Iceland hot and spicy ones are lovely. 3 big bags for a tenner."
"Iceland - no further shops need apply. They are great. Several flavours and different types of coating. Different types of chicken available as well. 3 packs for £10 offer always available."
#11
Mia's
4.7
(3)
"Mia’s off of Kirby. Consistent through the years - always delivers"
"Mia’s off of Kirby. Consistent through the years - always delivers"
"Mia's and Dot's are a close 1 and 2."
#12
Jim's
4.3
(3)
"It’s Jim’s and the best one is at the Y"
"Jim's"
"Jims is what we picked. When I think chicken fried steak (something we can't get at home), I think of truck stop/diner food."
#13
Texas Roadhouse
4.3
(3)
"Texas Roadhouse! Blows Corner Cafe's by a mile."
"You’d be surprised at how freaking good the one at Texas Roadhouse is."
"Has a dang good one."
#14
The Totem
4.0
(3)
"Another vote for The Totem."
"In Everett, I like the Totem."
"I think 'The Totem' in Everett has a really good chicken fried steak."
#15
Barbecue Inn
3.3
(3)
"BBQ Inn"
"Barbecue Inn. If you pick the wrong day you might get stuck with the fry cook that's ONLY been there for 28 years."
"I love BBQ Inn, but I hate their gravy"
#16
Campfire Grill
5.0
(2)
"Is my current favorite."
#17
Parea's
5.0
(2)
"CFS covered in green chile stew at Parea’s. It’s just *chef’s kiss*"
"Underrated is the chicken fried steak covered in green chile sauce at Parea’s off Juan Tabo."
#18
Lankford's
5.0
(2)
"Lankford's is the best!"
"Langfords on thursdays is the best I’ve had"
#19
Leroy & Lewis
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Leroy & Lewis"
"Leroy & Lewis has a great CFS special on Thursdays"
#20
Threadgills
5.0
(2)
"RIP Threadgills"
"I miss Threadgills CFS."
#21
Spirit of San Luis
5.0
(2)
"Spirit of San Luis is bomb. Home made sausage gravy and home made buttermilk biscuits."
"Spirit of San Luis is best. Homemade sausage gravy is too die for."
#22
The Range
5.0
(2)
"My husband loves the Chicken Fried Steak at the Range because they have a green chile gravy that is very tasty."
"The Range has great CFS. But make sure you sub green chile gravy instead of the regular gravy."
#23
Hambones
5.0
(2)
"Hambones has been getting rave reviews since they opened."
"It was definitely worth the trip."
#24
Smoking Yards BBQ
4.5
(2)
"They fry of the steak though 10/10"
"Smoking Yards BBQ on 1st Ave. I go there specifically for the Chicken Fried Steak."
#25
Greenside Cafe
4.5
(2)
"The only one I know for sure is pounded out and breaded by hand, with from scratch gravy, is at Greenside Cafe in Cedar Crest."
"Greenside Cafe in Cedar Crest is really good too."
#26
Cheever's
4.5
(2)
"Is the best."
"As overwhelming as the response for Cheever's has been."
#27
Del Rancho
4.5
(2)
"CFS - Del Rancho, Mustang location. I’ve tried others that folks here have suggested but nothing compares to Del Rancho!"
"It’s meat not just crust."
#28
Moreno BBQ
4.5
(2)
"I’m about to have one of the best here at Moreno BBQ in South Austin."
"The CFS Thursday Special at Morenos BBQ is next on my list to try."
#29
Cheddar's
4.5
(2)
"There’s only one place in the CR area."
"I love the CFS at Cheddars."
#30
Vic's
4.5
(2)
"Vic’s hands down is the best"
"Vic’s is up there no doubt."
#31
Norm's
4.0
(2)
"Norms is the best deal. not the best one, but the price you pay for the meal you get is unbeatable these days"
"Norm's"
#32
The Gristmill
4.0
(2)
"The gristmill does have a delicious chicken fried steak."
"I've heard the Gristmill in Gruene makes a great one."
#33
Fred's
4.0
(2)
"Is good and so is Riscky’s steakhouse."
#34
Country Fried Steak
4.0
(2)
"Dash of salt and pepper diner has a good country fried steak."
"Rosie’s Country Kitchen in Sacramento. It’s a greasy spoon type diner run by an Indian family."
#35
Charleston's
4.0
(2)
"Honestly Charlestons is my fav just bc they serve the best candied carrots with it."
"Has a great one."
#36
Pann's
4.0
(2)
"Pann's is amazing."
"Try Pann's up in Westchester it's not too far and it's pretty good."
#37
Lucille's
4.0
(2)
"Fred's is a distant second."
#38
Haywire
4.0
(2)
"Try Haywire"
"I was pleasantly surprised by Haywire near Memorial City. I would definitely go back."
#39
Black Bear Diner
3.5
(2)
"If you live near a black bear diner theirs are pretty dope."
"Black Bear Diner"
#40
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5.0
(1)
"Steiner Ranch steakhouse has an excellent Chicken Fried Elk"
#41
Republic Steakhouse
5.0
(1)
"The Republic Steakhouse in College Station, TX serves a chicken fried FILET MIGNON ($31)."
#42
Ladybird Diner
5.0
(1)
"The chicken fried steak at ladybird diner in Lawrence is what I would eat for my last meal."
#43
The Bluebonnet Cafe
5.0
(1)
"The Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble Falls has the best Chicken Fried Steak I've ever had."
#44
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Costco tenders! Premium and currently on offer."
#45
Sassafras
5.0
(1)
"Sassafras’s is legit handmade and their gravy is awesome."
#46
Morrisons
5.0
(1)
"Most supermarkets do fresh southern fried chicken in the chiller sections. I get them often from Morrisons in their “3 for £10” offer, they’re great for an easy dinner and really tasty."
#47
Aldi
5.0
(1)
"Aldi’s frozen southern fried stuff is banging."
#48
Killen's
5.0
(1)
"Killen’s on Heights has the best I’ve had"
#49
Hickory Hollow
5.0
(1)
"Hickory Hollow probably makes my favorite CFS."
#50
Pappy's
5.0
(1)
"Pappy's on I10 and Dairy Ashford. Basically, all of your comfort food needs are met there."
#51
Tomboys
5.0
(1)
"Tomboys on marine. It’s bomb."
#52
Johnie's
5.0
(1)
"We love the chicken fried steak from Johnie's in Orange."
#53
Good Evans
5.0
(1)
"Good Evans is the top for me."
#54
Highway Diner
5.0
(1)
"Highway Diner is the best traditional CFS I've found."
#55
Bloom
5.0
(1)
"Bloom San Juan Capistrano has the best one no contest."
#56
Arthur's
5.0
(1)
"Arthur’s in Orange."
#57
Aunt Yese's
5.0
(1)
"Aunt Yese’s in Garden Grove."
#58
Lee's Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Lee’s Cafe in Lubbock makes a 'Legit' Homemade, Hand-breaded from scratch Chicken Fried Steak!"
#59
Cherry Creek Catfish
5.0
(1)
"Just had one from cherry Creek catfish. It was perfect."
#60
Bobbie's Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Buy a ticket to San Antonio and go to Bobbie's Cafe. Nothing in Arizona compares to their CFS."
#61
Nick's Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Check out Nick’s Cafe, they are tremendous. Never been disappointed."
#62
Pages Okra Grill
5.0
(1)
"The best place I’ve found outside of Texas was Pages Okra Grill in Mt Pleasant SC north of Charleston."
#63
Cora's 471
5.0
(1)
"Coras 471 in Castroville. Best chicken fried steak ever."
#64
Roman's Oasis
5.0
(1)
"If you haven’t already check out the CFS at Roman’s Oasis :)"
#65
Black Eyed Pea
5.0
(1)
"Yes, it's a chain(from Texas I think), but they make it fresh, not frozen."
#66
Citizens Grill
5.0
(1)
"Citizens Grill on the north side of The Woodlands. Get it with the Jalapeño Cream Gravy. Fork tender and the gravy is amazing."
#67
Hot n Tot
4.0
(1)
"Hot n tot in Lomita"
#68
Fredericksburg
4.0
(1)
"You'll probably find it in Fredericksburg. Chicken fried steak is the Texas version of jager schnitzel."
#69
Jack Allen's
4.0
(1)
"Jack Allen’s does a pretty decent one."
#70
Adobe Cafe
4.0
(1)
"Adobe cafe has a chicken fried steak that they will cover in queso and pico de gao. It's pretty excellent."
#71
Mamas
4.0
(1)
"Mamas on Nacodoches Rd San Antonio, the city cried when they shut down during pandemic. Reopened just as good if not better."
#72
George's
4.0
(1)
"George’s."
#73
Moonshine
4.0
(1)
"In Austin I really like Moonshine."
#74
Texas Cafe
4.0
(1)
"North of town in Hutto Texas Cafe has a pretty good one."
#75
Old German Bakery
4.0
(1)
"The Old German Bakery in Fredericksburg also has a good chicken fried steak."
#76
Ernie's/Kross'
4.0
(1)
"The chicken fried steak at Ernie’s/Kross’ in Sugar Creek is still pretty good."
#77
Milo's Steakhouse
4.0
(1)
"Milo's Steakhouse in Paola has a CFS like this. I never had KTs, but Milo's is really good."
#78
Cafe 290
4.0
(1)
"Cafe 290 in manor is also very good and extremely cheap"
#79
Ranch 616
4.0
(1)
"Ranch 616 has a good CFS, although a little pricey."
#80
Threadgill's
4.0
(1)
"Definitely Threadgill’s"
#81
Hyde Park Bar and Grill
4.0
(1)
"Hyde Park Bar and Grill or Shoal Creek Saloon"
#82
Evangeline Cafe
4.0
(1)
"Evangeline cafe and shoal creek saloon for sure"
#83
Fredericksburg Brewery
4.0
(1)
"For a more American version of chicken fried steak, I’d still go to Fredericksburg, but go to the Fredericksburg Brewery."
#84
Flat Tire Diner
4.0
(1)
"Chicken fried steak breakfast at Flat Tire Diner in Hermitage."
#85
T-Bone Tom's
4.0
(1)
"T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah"
#86
Texas Tradition
4.0
(1)
"Check out Texas Tradition in old Katy"
#87
Wunsche Brothers
4.0
(1)
"Wunsche Brothers in Old Town Spring"
#88
Joe's
4.0
(1)
"Eat at Joe's in Redondo.. Been there over 50 years."
#89
Live Oak Grill
4.0
(1)
"Live Oak Grill in Sugar Land.... tried it once when Hickory Hollow (my old go-to) was closed & it's my new winner"
#90
Waitrose
4.0
(1)
"Waitrose Nashville chicken fillets."
#91
B&T Diner
4.0
(1)
"B&T Diner has a pretty good CFS."
#92
Denny's
3.0
(1)
"Denny's"
#93
Hoover's
3.0
(1)
"Hoovers has a solid CFS"
#94
OST
3.0
(1)
"OST, Bandera, TX."
#95
Brotherton's BBQ
3.0
(1)
"Used to be Brotherton’s BBQ in Pflugerville (and nothing else even close really). It’s not on the menu daily only once a week. It’s lost some quality lately though."
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