Frenchy's Chicken
Chicken restaurant · Greater Third Ward ·
Crispy, seasoned fried chicken & Creole sides, a Houston favorite
Crispy, seasoned fried chicken & Creole sides, a Houston favorite
"A beloved local fried-chicken and soul-food chain recommended for a down-home, authentically Texan meal." - Jesse Sparks
"An iconic Houston fried‑chicken joint on Scott Street across from the University of Houston, known for its crispy, craggy fried chicken and popular takeout trays. It regularly attracts high‑profile visitors: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted an Instagram video of himself and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke at the Scott Street spot ordering and sharing a hefty spread — roughly 20 pieces of fish and fried chicken plus collard greens, dirty rice, cornbread, and fries — with friendly, down‑to‑earth interactions with staff. The location has a history of celebrity stops, including Beyoncé during a campaign appearance, and has become a favored post‑event meal destination for Democrats traveling through Houston." - Brittany Britto Garley
"A Houston staple without a doubt, Frenchy’s Chicken has multiple locations around the city, but our favorite is only a few minutes away from Texas Southern University on Scott Street. Since opening in the ‘60s, their golden-brown fried chicken, boudin links, and gris gris sauce has kept this place busy day and night. The chicken here is consistently crispy and comes with an ACG (Audible Crunch Guarantee) every time. When you order here, you’ll wait anywhere from 20-30 minutes to get your food (yes, even if you’re in the drive-thru), but if even Beyoncé mentions it in one of her songs—it’s clearly worth the wait." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"You can’t have a conversation about the best fried chicken in the city without mentioning Frenchy’s. The line at the Scott St. location in the Third Ward is usually down the block, and most folks are there for the crackling chicken. Maybe the most quintessential fried chicken on the list, the drumsticks and wings at Frenchy’s are coated in a spice that makes them worth the wait." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"For quick and legendary chicken, it’s hard to beat this local franchise, which uses a recipe inspired by its founder’s New Orleans roots. Expect thin, but thoroughly seasoned chicken skin bursting with Creole spices and a range of Louisiana-style sides like gumbo, dirty rice, and jambalaya. Staying awVisit its Scott Street location by the University of Houston to experience the iconic fried chicken in style. The owner’s dream location features Bourbon Street-esque balconies and arches, a double drive-thru, a front porch entrance, and a sidewalk cafe." - Brittany Britto Garley