Dinah's Chicken Glendale

Nothing special, very bland tasting food. Lacking seasoning on everything. Paid 28$ for all you see. They say 1$ drum sticks but you have to order 16$ worth of food to get the deal, very misleading. Rating would have been higher if they didn't purposely mislead people. As an added bonus I found a hair in my fries, they claimed it was just corn hair. After that I couldn't finish the food, paid and left. Never coming here again. Aviod.

First time visiting and the fried chicken was amazing! Skin was crispy and meat was super juicy! "Box O' Chicken" was more than enough food for me as a solo diner.

Been coming to Dinah's with my family since I was a kid and it has never changed. It's the best to eat fresh and take in the farmhouse like atmosphere. The sodes for the chicken are the best around, I love everything from the potato salad and mac salad to the mash potatoes and chicken gravy they really give a delicious and complete meal for a decent price. I recommend trying the pineapple iced tea and a slice of one of their pies. Love this place and will be coming back always.

I had come here for their chicken. So Delicious 😋. Been back for their fish and their shrimp. Plus, $1 leg side and pineapple iced tea. Service is awesome.!! Place is cozy ;) Price is right;) I like to drop by at minimum every other month ;) !!!

Interior design is kitschy in the best way. Love their chicken sandwich, the pineapple Coleslaw is really something. Fun place for a casual date

Pretty good breakfast. Breakfast was 0730-1130 when I went, it seems like they're figuring out breakfast hours. Coffee was hot, they had cream and sugar and the cup was big. I got a single pancake, they usually come 3 or 4. They're a little thicker and chewier than I expected but it was great. I covered it in butter and syrup and the syrup was not super sweet so that was nice. I also got the breakfast bowl with sausage and bacon, you can choose 1 or both meat. I think next time I'll just get bacon, I'm not a sausage fan. The peppers and onions were cooked but not burnt or mushy. The hashed browns were less crispy than I like and I probably prefer a breakfast bowl to be all mixed up but the food was cooked well and seasoned well too. Price was good too, not cheap, not expensive. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Open early serving a full menu. A blessing if you are getting your car services at the nearby car dealerships or America’s Tire. Chicken was freshly fried with crisp batter and juicy meat. Waffle is the classic Belgian style with deep grooves and airy batter that soaked up syrup immediately.

We’ve been coming to Dinah’s for years now. It’s our local go-to for chicken. Love the coleslaw best, but the potato and macaroni salads are good as well. We think of it (especially) when we’re doing something picnic-y; Shakespeare at Griffith, Jazz at LACMA, or any number of outings! The perfect intersection of tasty and easy.

We've been coming to Dinah's for years now. It's our local go-to for chicken. Love the coleslaw best, but the potato and macaroni salads are good as well. We think of it (especially) when we're doing something picnic-y; Shakespeare at Griffith, Jazz at LACMA, or any number of outings! The perfect intersection of tasty and easy. Staff is always great.

Quaint old school fried chicken spot. Love their fried corn on the cob! The service is warm and friendly. Will keep coming back

So happy with my experience here! The ambience is so cozy, warm, and inviting. The servers are all so nice and helpful. And omg - the CHICKEN was perfect. As a girl from the south living here in Los Angeles, it can be hard to find fried chicken that lives up to the name, but this was just phenomenal. Definitely recommend stopping in for breakfast or lunch or dinner (chicken & waffles are served all day!)

Comfort food at its finest. Always nice a greasy. Service is swift and polite. Ambiance is old but very clean and orderly. Absolutely would recommend.

All the reviews are correct this place is amazing, it has that warm cozy ambiance to some pretty delicious comfort food. The fried chicken was amazing as well as the mashed potatoes and gravy. For sides we went with the Mac and cheese ( not pictured ) pineapple coleslaw, stuffing with a side of cranberry sauce and dinner rolls. The chicken was cooked perfectly not greasy at all, just needed a touch of salt for my taste. The pineapple coleslaw was delicious just a touch of sweetness not overwhelming. Unfortunately the reviews on the Mac and cheese were correct it did not have enough cheese and lacked flavor. As for the stuffing it was delicious reminded me of my mother in laws, the presentation wasn't all that appetizing but it was good. The service was a great the prices are reasonable considering inflation and it still has that grandmas house feel to the place, I could tell why a lot of locals and regulars come to this spot.

We've been coming here for so many years! Tasty fried chicken and very good mashed potatoes. Pineapple in the coleslaw is a nope for me but this place is still an institution. Get a big bucket o chicken and thank me later.

Personally I like this fried chicken more than Roscoe's. I know I know but Dinah's breading and flavor are more consistent. Not overly fried and juicy tender meat. People keep coming in and out of the restaurant walking out with buckets and trays of just fried chicken. If that doesn't tell you something good let me tell you more. They even have batter fried fish and shrimp. They're also not overly breaded or fried. My mom loves the fried liver and gizzards mix. So crunchy!!! As for the sides it's hit or miss. I feel that their Mac needs more cheese or something. Their waffles are delish. Signature pineapple slaw is a must even though it's not my favorite. I like their mashed potatoes a lot. Add the gravy so creamy!!! I also really like their rolls. Thick yet soft. They also have a variety of pies that you can get with ice cream!!! I love their apple pie with vanilla ice cream but there are so many other flavors to choose from. Highly recommend historic Dinah's for your fried chicken cravings!!!

Our neighbor gave us some of their chicken and we loved it so we stopped by Dinah's! We were seated quickly and food came by pretty fast. There's a take away version of the chicken dinner but it's not available dine in. We ended up getting one chicken dinner meal, which includes three pieces of chicken, two sides and a dinner roll. They also have a $1 drumstick special for every $5 spent. The chicken again was tasty and didn't need extra condiments. Nice crunch and juicy. The mashed potatoes and gravy were as expected. The macaroni and cheese were creamy but could use a little pepper. There's available parking in the lot though if it gets busy street parking is available close by. Bathrooms are pretty nice too.

The food here is great. The fried chicken, waffles and service is good. They as a chicken special for $1 a piece.

This is a classic fried chicken spot established in 1967 and family owned ever since. Their wonderful chicken recipe has with stood over time and it didn't fail to satisfy that savory fix. They were quite busy, but the staff was very helpful. All the interesting chicken art on the wall really had a nice ambience.

This might be one of, if not THE, best chicken place in town. They said if the colonel has their recipe, then he'd be a general--i'm not contesting that. The chicken is fried perfectly, not too salty, and all the spices permeates the the chicken meat down to the bone. Sometimes with fried chicken you have to eat the meat together with the crispy skin to make sure you get all the flavor. If you're like me who likes to strip your chicken naked, usually either you get crispy skin that is too salty or you get crispy skin that is just right, but the you're left with bland chicken meat. At Dinah's you can have your crispy skin and eat (the meat). Truly the best experience. The pies are fine, the gizzards are not bad, and the sides kinda alright, but the chicken is to die for.

Thanks again Linda. My favorite chicken in the world. The dollar drumstick add on is a great deal. The new breakfast and chicken sandwich adds variety. Love the extended breakfast hours. Derek

Bottom-Line: Mid-level family-owned entrenched fried chic recipe that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but is an okay place to get a bite to eat now and then. Preface: Ordered Postmates, so results may vary -- especially when dining in. I ordered the 3-piece mixed chicken with roll and two sides. With tip and my Uber-one subscription, the grand total came out to 25$ in 2024. Sojourning from Glendale, the 3-piece still came in surprisingly still hot, but the mix chicken consisted of : wing, thigh, leg. For $25 dollars, I'm leaving a lot on the table to be desired. Would it hurt to sub a thigh for a breast? Not too much meat on 'em bones. I also ordered two of the more popular sides -- mac 'n cheese and mashed potato and gravy. The chicken was just okay. No knockout punch. Skin had a darkened crisp thinner membrane similar to what any person with makeshift homemade fryer can potentially make right at home. Or like dare I say a fancy restaurant not specializing in fried chicken can make. Doesn't mean it's bad. But it does mean it is limited in taste. The chicken however was -- for the most part -- super juicy. The skin just lacked any real defined flavor. Could be seasoned better. Roll tasted like a french roll for sandwiches, so whatevs. I did not receive mac'n cheese and mashed potatos and gravy. Instead, I just received two mac 'n cheese sides. The sides are super small. The Mac'n Cheese was the low-part of the meal. Super bland. Had zero flavor. Tasted just above grocery boxed mac'n cheese. How is this popular, I don't know.

Two of the female staff provided rude customer service and misinformation. They didn't honor the coupon. 1 of the female staff was trying to snatch the coupon from my husband's hand. Only 1 male staff was trying to solve the problem. They were being very disrespectful towards my husband. They made the situation seem racist. The owner called 2 days later after the situation and said that they were going to honor the anniversary coupon even though the coupon didn't have an expiration date on it. The owner was very rude on the phone and didn't provide good customer service and gave an attitude. The chicken and customer service is overall way better at the one in Culver City.

Stumbled across this place today, and I'm really glad we gave it a shot! We ordered the 2 piece n waffle, as well as the chicken liver and gizzard. The breading is amazing,, not too much and perfectly crispy. The servers were also very kind, which made our experience all the better.

The service went well and the fried chicken was nice and juicy and flavorful. The gravy on the mash potatoes was good and I also got the mac and cheese its good if you love the baked style over the creamy.

It's just as good as Gus's fried Chicken in Burbank, but this place has better sides. My brother got the mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy. I got mac salad and mac & cheese. The mashed potatoes and mac & cheese are the best sides we had at this restaurant. The mac salad is bland and something I wouldn't recommend. As a matter of fact, the mac salad at Ralph's supermarket is far superior. The mashed potatoes has a light gravy which is flavorful and comes in a good size portion. The mac & cheese comes with several kinds of cheese and also comes in a generous amount. I would definitely come back. The best fried chicken in Glendale.

I had heard about this place as a good "local" spot, so I had to try it once. I really wanted to like it more; what I got was overpriced food that was akin to a chain restaurant. Such a shame. Chicken - They pressure fry their chicken, which keeps them juicy but nothing else. Sure, the seasoning is great, but texturally there's nothing else to it. I was looking for any kind of crunch but couldn't find it. If there's no crunch, what are we doing here? Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - The mashed potatoes tasted and had the consistency of something I'd expect from a chain restaurant. Salty and dense. The gravy was a bit better seasoned. Mac & Cheese - If you like your mac & cheese sauced up, you'll be disappointed. Again, nothing to write home about. In a nutshell, it wasn't great. There's massively better fried chicken from a certain Filipino chain that's like 10 min away from here....and you'll get more food for less.

Was introduced to this spot by a friend. We went together to dine in. This is my first dine in experience for fried chicken. The chicken was very crispy on the skin and the meat itself was juicy & tender on the inside. The promotion to add more drumsticks came clutch. Mygroup ordered more drumsticks. And it was enough chicken for me to upgrade from the regular chicken dinner to jumbo dinners for "cheap". A lot of my friends that saw my social media post asked about this spot. This seems to be slept on by many. Very lowkey spot. Very friendly service, very prompt.

Went here for dinner with friends tonight. Everyone enjoyed an excellent chicken meal. The chicken was crispy and delicious and it came with two sides (your choice), which were generous. Try the pineapple coleslaw! Prices are reasonable and they offer a modest cash discount. I used to live not far from this place and ate here then - but that was long ago. The restaurant is a fixture and has been updated and seems quite popular. Try it!

Here's the deal. I sincerely wanted to like this place; it's just not for me. That doesn't mean it's not for you. I personally require a little more flavor overall. Once I realized the location on Sepulveda closed, I took it upon myself to make it a point to try it out before this recession really starts to, well, hit. This might be the kind of place where you have to know what to order, though their menu isn't extensive. I selected what I thought would be safer options after my intuition directed me not to go with an entire meal. I still pieced things together appropriately to provide myself with a fair experience, and was glad to have gone with my first thought. I believe I would have ultimately felt a way had I opted for a pricier option for a mediocre experience. I found myself seasoning my plate down. I did appreciate the hot sauce option(s). I was able to douse my chicken down with familiarity; that was a lovely touch. The fried chicken is good although it did catch me off guard that it left a subtle, but noticeable pile of grease on my plate initially and thereafter placing it down. It's crispy, juicy and does what it needs to do. I probably should have gone with a chicken and waffles combination, but you never know. My mashed potatoes weren't whipped, and that wasn't an issue at all whatsoever, I just thought I'd throw that in there for details sake. I also noticed there was what seemed like apple sauce on the table as a condiment, but I had no idea what to do with that. Maybe I should have tried it on my biscuit now that I'm mentioning it. Maybe that'll give me a reason to come back to try the waffle. Hm... only time will tell, but I can guarantee. I will not be rushing back down there. The service was decent, but that's probably because all three waitresses there that day, came to check on me. My initial waitress wasn't bad, but it didn't feel like she wanted to be there and that made me slightly uncomfortable. It was as though she was tryna get me in and outta there. Mind you, it wasn't busy. There were to-go orders and one other lady that came to dine-in once I was basically on my way out. We all have our days, after all, though that attributed to my mundane visit. The decorum was cute and quaint; it was giving Hobby Lobby. I noticed they had drinks that appeared to have been possibly homemade in those clear fountain'y looking things, but when I inquired about them, I found out none of them were in fact made from scratch. That was kinda surprising. I am a sucker for homemade items, so that was a bit disappointing considering this is an establishment that's older than me and I don't know, I was maybe expecting more of a home'y feel. The biscuit was dry and not in the way where you can tell it's crispy from being freshly baked. It was just. Dry. I buttered the heck out of that thing through and thru to make the best of it. I don't like wasting food probably because of the cloth I was cut from, so I did what needed to be done and muscled along to the completion of my meal. It just wasn't the one I thought I'd be getting. All in all, I could have done without this experience as it resonated as a glorified fast food restaurant over a quality hole in the wall which I do love and that's not what I was going for.

Man oh Man! I have been sleeping on this one right here. A legend. Forget pictures of famous people on the walls. Dinah's Chicken in Glendale is Great!!! Super Chill with an Old School Vibe. Really Great Service, fast and friendly. And the Chow... soooo good. Picture perfect. Great flavor. I highly suggest coming and experiencing this really cool spot with great food and service. I am definitely coming back.

i saaw dinah's chicken on one of my youtube shorts, it looked really good so i decided to come and try them out. as a first time customer, here are my thoughts and opinion about this place. - parking is really nice and convenient. - relaxing and comfortable outdoor seating. as i walked in it was a bit awkward because no one greeted me until i was ready to place my order but that's fine. the girlie who helped me decided what i wanted to try was soo sweet and helpful. absolutely lovely! i ordered myself the box o ' chicken box that comes with 3 pieces of shit, 2 sides, &' 1 bread roll. i also ordered myself some fries on the side as well. the 2 sides that i decided to try was their Mac n cheese & mash potatoes. i also got my their pineapple coleslaw as an extra. here is my opinion on the meal : let's start with their chicken. i have to say their chicken is really really good. the skin of the chicken was nice and crispy. i love spreading honey on top of my chicken to get a better taste. i would rate their chicken a 9.5/10. the mac n cheese that i ordered was okay, nothing special. it was a bit dry and i do prefer a wet/sticky cheesey consistency. i would rate their mac n cheese a 3/10. their mash potatoes was really good. gravy tasted good. you can't go wrong with mashed potatoes. lol. i would rate their mashed potatoes a 7.5/10. i ordered their pineapple coleslaw and i am a huge coleslaw fan but this one was probably my least favorite coleslaw i have ever tried. i think the pineapple flavor just throws my palette off. i would have to rate their coleslaw a 0/10. the fries were good though. had a good crunch to their fries and seasoning was okay. i would rate their fries a 6.5/10. their swiss roll bread is nothing special. i thought it was gonna have like a Hawaiian kind of taste but it just plain old bread lol. the arnold palmer was refreshing. my overrall opinion is that this place is good for their chicken. I'd give them that. i would rather come here than go to popeyes or kfc and that is probably the only reason why i would come back.

Excellent fried chicken restaurant in Glendale! It's an institution that has been around since 1967. Easy online ordering, and the food was ready fast. Dedicated parking lot and easy pickup. We ordered the Family Special + a couple sides. The chicken, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, fries, and stuffing were all delicious. Reasonably priced and good portion sizes. Overall I highly recommend checking out this place if you are craving comfort food!

Had Dinah's for the first time today and cannot wait to go back!! The chicken was incredible, the Mac and cheese was spot on, and the biscuits with the apple butter are incredible. You get your food fairly quickly and staff were nice. The only down side is that if you want to eat in the restaurant you have to order off the table menus. The prices for the exact same items are higher on the dine in menu.

Reliable service and good food! Large servings-just what we came for with our party of six coming to eat lunch and celebrate a birthday. Chicken was a hit, and the Mac and cheese and pineapple Cole slaw were super tasty.

Old fashioned fried chicken restaurant. A little nostalgia. They had a special an extra drumstick for $1 with a regular order. Good variety of sides. Good food

Came here for a quick bite after shooting some pool and really enjoyed the fried chicken and french fries! Service was speedy and very clean little restaurant.

AMBIANCE: It's pretty small inside, about 7 tables that fit 2-4 people each. It's a small mom & pop restaurant type feel. SERVICE: There were only 2 people working tables when we visited for an early dinner during the weeknight. They were prompt to take our orders and the food came out pretty fast! FOOD: WOW! I didn't know what to expect for the chicken here but it was literally SO CRUNCHY & the sides were so good! I got the 3 piece chicken dinner with mashed potatoes & gravy and Mac & cheese. The chicken pieces were small & I finished all of it. The mashed potatoes could've been warmer. But the mac & cheese was my fav! Loved it & if I'm in the area I'll

Huge fan of fried chicken and this was some of the best in my opinion! If you are looking for the spicy greasy variety this is not it. This is the least greasy fried chicken I have ever had! It had a more subtle taste and minimal breading, more like an old fashioned grandma's homemade type of cooking. The chicken is also never frozen and my drumstick was super plump and juicy, not like the scrawny ones you get at some other fried chicken fast food chains. The stuffing and mac and cheese were also delicious and the roll was like homemade too, so soft! I will definitely vouch for anyone trying this yummy chicken, and will be back myself!

I love this restaurant but was disappointed that they closed their dining room early this evening. I arrived at 7:44pm but upon arrival I was told, "to go only". I got dressed up to go to dinner, not to mention drove quite a distance to dine out tonight. Needless to say, I took my business elsewhere and did not get food to go. It waa the principal of the matter and not much respect for customers who counted on the advertised hours. By the way, there is a clearly posted sign on the window stating that the dining room closes at 7:50pm.

Love Dinah's chicken. Wish I lived closer so I can have it more often. Always great to have chicken gizzards

I was pleased with the dinner I had an Dinah's Chicken. I ordered the 3 piece chicken dinner, the chicken was flavorful and satisfying, the skin was crispy on the outside hot and juicy on the inside very satisfying. The plate was served with a breast, thigh, and wing, a refresh baked dinner roll and a choice of two sides, I went old school mashed potatoes and pineapple coleslaw. The service at Dinah's was excellent, my server was friendly and made sure everything was to my liking, and it certainly was to my liking. To conclude my my meal I had a slice of the Dinah's house made chocolate crème pie which oh so good. I gladly recommend this restaurant.

Old school fried chicken with all the fixings! Chicken lunches and dinners with sides including mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, Mac & cheese, greens, pineapple cole slaw and many others. Fresh baked pies as well too plus fried fish and shrimp too! A long standing landmark institution in Glendale. Chicken is broasted and a little different from your other fried chicken chains but worth a stop to go down a trip into nostalgia lane with its funky 60's interiors. Small dining space but there is also a take out counter that you can order ahead for. Try the pineapple iced tea too! That's totally 60's!

2nd time having this place. After 3 yrs.. I tried to give them a chance. Dont waste your time. Basic No flavor! Chicken was dry!. I even had taken the skin off and gave the left over chicken to my dog and it messed her stomachs up. Like its chicken.... Thumbs down i will never order food from here. Waste.

My fries had two pieces of hair in it. I really did enjoy my first time here, but I won't come back. One piece of hair I get, but two seems like it was on purpose.

My new fave chicken place. Food was made fresh and friendly service. Very flavorful. Definitely will return.

We decided to check out Dinah's Chicken after a failed brunch the past weekend. We knew we had to find a place to redeem our chicken and waffle craving! We did a search and found Dinah's! The chicken was juicy, crispy, and delicious. The waffle was fluffy chewy and was the perfect taste and texture and the mac n cheese was creamy and cheesy. Definitely worth the drive! Everyone loved it!

Dinah's fried chicken is so good. We've been coming here for 20+ years.. They currently have a dine in special if you order something that is $5, you can purchase chicken legs for $1 (5 max). We usually split a jumbo combo(5 pieces of chicken, 2 sides, and a dinner roll) their pineapple Cole slaw is the best Cole slaw, their dinner roll is amazing when you add butter and their apple jam. Their mashed potato and gravy is also good. I liked the waffles with apple jam instead of the syrup. Their servers are always so nice and if you have any questions on the menu they will be sure to help you. But I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. They also serve pies for dessert. I've never tried them because we're usually full from the food. The corn is fried, I'd much prefer boiled or steamed..the neighborhood has changed a bit recently. I also often see Dinah's Groupons. I always like to visit their bathrooms and read their signs. Be a sweetie and wipe the seaty.

The chicken is delicious, crispy and so much flavorful every bite. The service is excellent best customer service you want to come back for more. The Ambience is calm and warming. David and Linda are excellent owners.

Diana used to have the most unique and flavorful gravy. It's been getting weaker over the last few years but today had no flavour and a bit watery. Been coming since 1969. Hope they figure it out soon.

I've been frequenting Dinah's Chicken since I was a kid. My mom brought me here as a child, and now I get to introduce a new generations to Dinah's. Their broasted chicken is delicious, flavorful, not oily, and memorable. I only know two places that offer broasted chicken, and it's fantastic if you've never tasted chicken prepared that way. Pies are great, waffles are good, but the star of the show will always be Dinah's Chicken! Inside is clean, cozy, and and service is always friendly.

I love you guys. Your chicken and waffles are to die for. But I'm sure you guys know this (;

Food is the best been coming here for 30 plus years! Called order in for 3 chicken sandwiches and the girl that answered is new only placed order for one so Please repeat the order to get it right

I came here for the first time a week ago. I forgot to post but since I loved it I have to share that its definitely a must try location. Chicken was hot, super good and price was ok. I tried the chicken and waffle. Omg I loved it!!! Service was great! And ambiance was cute and small restaurant. Parking was not good but I found parking after trying 2 times.

Great chicken .... The best cold slaw and service is great! Ambiance is comfortable and service is good!!!

Tried this spot a few days ago, walked in placed my to go order. Then asked her how long it would take, she told me 1 minute lol, but it literally only took 30 seconds and my order was already in my hands. They are crazy fast with preparation, kfc isn't even as fast as them. Lol And what's even crazier my fried chicken was fresh! I can tell they just prepared it, bc boy when I took a bite of my chicken I almost burnt my whole mouth lmfao. The chicken had a perfect crunch and the taste was ok. honestly it's not the best fried chicken I've had, but it was still good. Cole slaw was solid I was a little hesitant, bc who puts pineapples in Cole slaw? But to my surprise it was bomb ! Lol Mashed potatoes were just ight meaning nothing special lol. Maybe next time I'll try the seafood.

Great family owned business. Chicken never disappoints. I'm especially fond of their stuffing and mashed potatoes. When it comes to comfort food, Dinah's always hits the spot.

Just called Dina's chicken to place an order had the worst experience with Nayeli. She was very rude and disrespectful she got upset when I asked questions about the menu- she was sarcastic directed me to place the order on line and her attitude was shown through out the call by calling me "love" this is not ok - I have been a customer for 30 years , never had such a terrible experience. I will stop by and speak to the owner tomorrow. For now they lost a long time customer!