is kentucky fried chicken closed?
papoose17Are there any signs on the doors? Usually there is just virtually no one in parking lot.
I would avoid the place regardless- has been some food safety issues in the past.
AJMS It's open but apparently they don't like to turn on lights. I tried to get a bucket of chicken tonight but they tried telling me the cheapest bucket was $20 just for chicken not a meal so I drove off and got chicken from Shoprite instead. It's a poorly managed establishment.
Metsman 
Hannah What a strange place that has turned into. I remember when it opened in '84 and
how terrific it was.
Should be a big sign posted “Eat at your own risk” Place is a hovel and should be closed!
Mr. Tone Really liked the uncoated grilled chicken, but always had to wait extra. Then the young lad who delivered it to my car told me "no one else orders this so it's the last thing you should get...…" As in low volume = higher chance of food poisoning...….
And he never returned, no he never returned, and KFC's fate is still unknown...…..
Maybe an Aldi's can go there. Or Whole Foods. Or nail saloon. Or Mama's extension. (kidding....)
strangerdanger 
ROBBY BABY Where is a good place for fried chicken? How 'bout the little place in Washington? You're right...KFC is pretty bad.
Angela Last time I went there they actually ran out of chicken and sides, said they're delivery truck never came. Very weird for a fast food place. Hopefully they do close not even good KFC there.
Sam I ordered a bunch of hot wings a while back, got all the way home and found them pink in the middle. I mean, isn't there a timer that says when they're done? Place is filthy and the service is horrible.
MYD Washington seems to be the way to go.
Went to Chick-fil-a out by the Gap and was disappointed. All new, that was nice. Seemed like a more expensive Micky D's without the beef...….Only chicken was nuggets, salads, or sandwiches. I wanted chicken......
Cluck-u has good google reviews, 70 of them, but not much HL input. They actually have fried chicken...….Anyone tried it? I hate that parking lot so not jumping to experiment with this place without some feedback.
I miss "angry man" at Golden Skillet.
I'm just wondering if any of you have ever contacted the KFC corporate offices? Sounds like the place is a disaster.
https://www.kfc.com/about/contact-us
Calico696 Had a real Jones for KFC about 4 years ago.
Went to the drive in window- paid with a $50 bill.
Employee gave me the incorrect change.
I immediately pointed it out to the cashier- showed her my change in hand.
Went back and forth ( respectively)- said she’d count out the cash drawer.
In about 20-30 seconds, she said it was it balanced ( impossible to count out that quickly) and that I was wrong.
Asked for the Mgr.- same routine.
We’re talking about a small amount of $$$.
Cancelled my order- took my small loss- NEVER went back.
(BTW-went to KFC website posted my issue- never heard anything).
Sometimes it’s really not about the money.
KFC no longer exists to me; and I’m probably healthier for it!
Stymie I always forget about Celestine's in Washington and haven't been there since shortly after they opened.
I've heard that Krispy Krunchy Chicken is good, but I've never tried it.
https://www.krispykrunchy.com/
LOL forgot about the Skillet angry guy! Was kinda pleasant if you talked to him about bikes. No fried chicken around here for me now for me unless its from shop rite, try it its pretty good. KFC was never good to me. I tried hot wings at cluck u, didn’t like them, skin s/b crunchy will give the fried chicken a try.
Roywhite Celestine's is really good. Sides are good too.
Golden Skillet was nice if you talked to him about just about anything. You just needed to take the time with him. And the chicken was always good. So were a bunch of other things, thinking of pierogi day.
I had complained about KFC two or three times. But then I've never been in a single one that had their act together. I've complained other times but it's not just Hackettstown. The whole place seems to have a corporate culture of being disorganized. All those timed ovens are actually the problem, not the solution. They put it in for what ever time at whatever temperature and serve it whether it's really done or not. It meets the standards for cook time, so that's about it. Fed up with KFC years ago.
Chick-fil-A has never had anything I liked the couple of times I tried it out of state. If I wanted a real sandwich like that, I'd go to the Grove or Sub Shack for a good grilled sandwich.
Both Davila's and C&L (that's the place across from Shoprite liquor) have Cluck-U. Davila's only has the wings and tenders while C&L has the whole menu. I don't care for the wings, particularly compared with Marley's and some others. But the strips and regular fried chicken are better.
GC I did contact the corporate offices about the Hackettstown location in the spring. I do not go there often but almost every time I have been there they are out of chicken.
No one in the store, dinner time on a Friday and no chicken at the chicken store. I did get a form response thanking me for contacting them and that was it. Never heard another word.
I have stopped going there since then.
Mark This conversation is giving me a real yen for Popeye's. Can't believe they have 2 stores in Rockaway (in the mall and free-standing) and none near us.
honestyseasy The last time I went to KFC it was so dirty and your feet stuck to the floor. After that I refused to go back and I'm so glad they closed.
I hope they don't put another doctors office in.
Sher No lines at CFila when I went. No fried chicken either unless you’re mining for nuggets....
I liked “angry man.” Didn’t know he was angry till HL illuminated me. Guess I am just drawn to characters. He was always a giver for our HS functions and if you were to get angry, yet another HS solicitation seems appropriate. And yeah, he cranked good chicken and sides. Sent Boston Market packing, he feared no KFC.
Celestines for me. 11-7 Tues-Sat. No sun/mon. I do have a hankering. Maybe I can piss her off for that good ole “angry man” feeling ;-)
" I remember when it opened in '84 and how terrific it was."
And therein lies the problem.... they haven't done any improvements to the place since 1984.
Jim L Isn't there some kind of local town ordinance that requires businesses to keep up with renovations and overall good street presence? I realize this isn't Mendham.
I bought some fried chicken from Shop rite in Mansfield today. Shared with a friend
It was very very tasty. Highly recommended if you get it hot and fresh. $6 and change for a nice size container of legs and thighs
It does definitely seem to be a chain thing for the most part. When I lived in Mt. Arlington, I used to like the one on Rt. 15S in Jefferson that was next to my Dr's. Office. The one in Ledgwood seemed to be OK most of the time, but the one on Rt. 46W in Rockaway has always been horrendous. Never had the grilled chicken and usually out of Pot Pies which my parents would sometimes ask me to pick up when travelling to their place in Parsippany. They often had water on the floor from something that overflowed and the floors were sticky half the time too.
The best KFC seemed to be the one in the strip mall on Rt. 46W across from Pep Boys in Parsippany close to my parents house. Sadly, that one was closed one day when we went there to pick up some food and it never reopened.
I ate lunch at the KFC in town with some of my coworkers once or twice and that was enough. I think in Yum Brands' efforts to bring out "new" and gimmicky products, as well as stupid commercials with Colonel Sanders imitators, they have forgotten what made them popular to begin with, the Col's. Fried Chicken recipe without some crappy liquidy junk sloshed on it, just basic great, properly cooked fried chicken at a reasonable price.
That said, I miss Roy Roger's fried chicken! I do love the chicken strips at Willies Wieners and the gluten-free cornmeal coated ones at TOPO!
Phil D. 
Cd 
Botheredbyuu2 Colonel Sanders would be rolling over in his grave if he knew the state of that place.
Hipster KFC is going down hill quickly
I have walked out twice in the last few months because of the wait.
They are making individual orders one at a time! There is no Chicken made ahead of time in the Warmers! Goodbye KFC !!
Lion 
Mr 4paws Here’s the thing, chicken is good to eat. Based on what you all said this place won’t make it to the next worlds fair.
I miss golden skillet... and Leo’s on main st... and now I’m sad again cuz I see the for sale sign out front of Tony’s luncheonette
Booster90 
Michael Shop Rite in Pburg has the absolute BEST fried chicken around.
Worth the drive.
Call ahead and the mgr. makes it fresh 4u every time!
The last time I went there the gravy was spoiled for the mashed potatoes, it was very sour, and I brought it back to the counter telling them that they offered me another mashed potatoes and gravy. No thank you. Please get a good run chicken franchise here. Please bring in a Popeyes
JimT 
htownguy I don't eat chicken, unless I make it myself.
It has to be well cooked ( for me ).
Anytime we got chicken from the KFC....no matter where it was, we always placed it on a rack, and baked it in a 300F oven to crisp it up, and finish cooking the purple bloody flesh inside.... *blech*
Embryodad I have tried KFC a few times over the past 3 years and change that I have lived in this town because there are times when I just want fried chicken and don't feel like frying chicken for my large family. Each time I have been disappointed. The last time we have officially gave up. Meat wasn't cooked properly and I reported them to the health department.
I tried Cluck-U and had the same issue.
So sad. Looks like I have no choice but to cook the fried chicken myself. We don't eat much fried food in the house for health reasons so it's especially annoying when we spoil our cheat days and waste our money.
Have a great day everyone.
MommyNJ4 Shop Rite's fried chicken is pretty good if you're just looking for once in a while. The Popeye's chicken sandwich is excellent, blows Chick-fil-A out of the water.
Our KFC is miserable always has been that's why it's here.
EmbroD; me too, maybe 1.5 hours or more in 350-oven for boneless breasts just like my Mommy did. Cut those humongous breasts in half, hit a variety of bbq sauces 30 min from end, and it’s incredibly good. Actually not dry. Funny thing is first day it’s super, leftovers are like rocks. Must be infused with extra fat that goes solid in the fridge. Have to avoid leftovers or slice thin.
The answer for take out is the place in Washington noted above.
I use an air fryer at home so I don't have to stick it in oil. I'm a fan of a meat thermometer as well to make sure temperatures are right. After awhile you have an idea of ideal times. I still check the temps just to be safe.
Bobbob Obviously KFC did not read this thread before posting their banner ad here...… Wow, new wings, bet that changes attitudes round here :>(
AI my sweet patooties!
Celestine's closed for good about a month ago. I will miss their chicken. There is a new restaurant coming in September. It seems kind of odd, says it's southwest inspired American cuisine and Italian specialties. Maybe it's an Italian person who lived in Texas. Who knows? Just seems like an odd combo. Here is their website, but there isn't much on it yet.
https://www.214nj.com/
Sadly for all of us.. Restaurants want to make Italian dishes because new jersey. They want to do their own food, but the truth is they need to make money. Until the nj fifty and older crowd pull their heads out of their asses and say hey, I don't need carbonara or a red sauce, I'll eat what's on the menu... We could have good food around here.
Ser positivo It depends... if their "specialties" are Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Farfalle alla Bolognese and Osso Buco w/ Risotto Milanese, that's one thing; but, if they're pushing out (fill in the blank) Parmagiana and ("veal" or chicken) Francese, Saltimbocca, Piccata, etc., then don't bother.
ianimal 
Greg I was thinking perhaps a remodel. KFC like many other fast food places are doing some minor rebranding. I would think as a low volume store that it would just get kicked to the curb rather than the expense of rebranding. What do I know I haven't been in a KFC for 15 years or more LOL!
The one on town not that good sticky dirty floors and never seemed to have much cooked haven't been in close to 10 yrs as well
Haven’t been there in many years either. Looks dirty, poor food availability and just overall unappealing. When we want fried chicken, we drive to Popeyes in Dover. Waiting for Popeyes to be built in Ledgewood where Pizza Hut was. Wish they would replace this KFC with Popeyes.
justwondering Is there actually a Popeyes going in Ledgewood or wishful thinking? The drive to Dover turns me off sometimes.
Whip Looks like phillipsburg getting one..thats closer than dover
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/2021/06/these-2-fast-food-chains-want-to-open-at-former-phillipsburg-supermarket-site.html
Actually that made me curious Bug. It seems it is close in distance and time to either the Dover location or the proposed Phillipsburg location. Dover is a bit closer based on the drive from the current KFC here in town.
230 Mountain Ave KFC to Popeyes 680 Memorial Parkway P-burg:22.3 miles 36 mins
230 Mountain Ave KFC to Popeyes 437 US-46, Dover: 20.7 miles 33 mins.
Holy crap am I hungry for some fried chicken now! LOL
Greg
Go up 46...then take 519 to pburg
No lights or traffic..much better timewise than rt 57 and all its nonsense
I just found this chicken joint in dover. It’s pretty good and not expensive. Cash only.
https://www.pollospucalor.com/
Pop's Fried Chicken in Wharton is very good. If you are going to drive to "Popeyes" in Dover I would suggest this place over it any day.
http://popschickentogo.com/
JrzyGirl88 Popeyes is going to be built where the old Pizza Hut, Rt 10, in Ledgewood was. The current building, which is now some sort of spa, will be demolished and a new Popeyes will be built.
Honestly, best fried chicken is Shop Rite in Pburg.
They pride themselves on their fried chicken sales.
You can also call ahead and order for pickup
wrestlref 
Mercedes I have been going to the Cluck-u-chicken on Stiger Street for the last few weeks. The boneless wings are quite good and meaty. The blue cheese dip is also quite good. I typically enjoy the meal with a glass of scotch. Cheers!
beagle_man 
OP 
It shows them closed on the website.. but if you click location it only states closed temporarily.
I'm amazed it stayed open this long. I haven't gone there in a few years, bad service, out stuff. It was poorly run.
thank god its gone.what lousy chicken.last two times i had it it was salty and dried out.
mel Heard on WRNJ this morning that Kentucky Fried Chicken on Mountain Avenue is officially closed.
joyful 
D-ManPV D-ManPV,
The Ledgewood Commons free standing Popeyes will open earlier, it's under construction and will be behind the Chipotle/Panda Express building. From where I live in Allamuchy, it's about 12-15 minutes away.
Dales, in blairstown, as noted above gets rave reviews as one of NJ's finest. You can pre-order too.
Has anyone tried Pop's, Wharton, just off 80. Supposed to be great too.
Babbit I go to Cluck U all the time, freshly cooked chicken, does not come in frozen then re cooked
Anyone remember hearing that Kentucky Fried Chicken changed their name to KFC when they got creative with their "chicken" ingredients?
I thought it was just a dumb rumor, but you never know.................
I am going to add my 2 cents which is not worth much… so I do go into town often enough to get stuff at Lowe’s … I sometimes get something fast to eat … I bounce around so I dont get tired of eating at the same place… never have I gone to KFC … I never saw anyone there ever and was shocked they stayed open year after year just amazed they could stay open… we have lost many decent places over the years and was a bit surprised that White Castle and Burger King that I can recall clearly … all failed … and many others in that same area … I just wish the next owner of the location only success. Any rumors what might be going in that location?
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