Jonesy's Fried Chicken

Jonesy’s Fried Chicken in Goleta delivered an outstanding dining experience. The chicken was perfectly cooked—succulent, moist, and packed with just the right amount of spice and flavor. The biscuits were a standout, and the dipping sauces and next-level beans added to the meal’s perfection. With a group of nine, we appreciated the ample seating and convenient parking, making it a stress-free visit. Overall, the food and atmosphere exceeded expectations—highly recommended!

We love coming here for quick and fresh food. My husband loves their chicken trios and sandwiches. I'm vegetarian and their Cauliflower patty is a really good substitute. Their new ceaser wrap is delicious subbed with cauliflower. We also love buying their containers of dill pickles.

So delicious and the team is always super nice. Chicken caesar wrap is amazing. All of the sauces and spice dusts are delicious. The peppers and pickles are a great touch and really complete the meal. Highly recommend this spot.

If you like fried chicken this is the spot! They have many great options, they make their own sauces and man it is delicious! Highly recommend! Many different sandwiches.

Only reason I docked a point for atmosphere is because of parking can be difficult but other than that everything was outstanding. Will have to go back to try the mac and cheese.

Excellent! Excellent! Definitely my new go to cheat day place! Hands down the beat chicken and waffles ive ever had. Highly recommend it! Great job Jonesy's

Nice fried chicken spot in a weird location in Old Town. Great food and friendly service, would come back again for sure!

We stopped by for lunch today and really enjoyed it. The cashier was extremely helpful and made a real effort to make sure we had what we needed. The chicken sandwiches were crispy and juicy. The Nashville hot seasoning was great (have been to Nashville and tried the greats). We really enjoyed the experience and will come back often! Definitely a great spot

Came here on a random wednesday afternoon and have 0 complaints. Customer service, great. Food, top quality; toasty but soft bun, crisp but tender chicken, fresh pickles along with the shaved iceberg lettuce. And not mention the matching music discography.

Omg amazing food! We ordered the Georgia Peach and the Buffalo chicken sandwiches, an order of buttermilk biscuits, and two fountain drinks - it was about $60, which included a tip. Yes, pricey, but so so so worth it!!! The sandos were huge, the biscuits cooked perfectly, and the chicken was moist and seasoned so well. Splurge a little and give it a try!

The chicken had good flavor. The wings are huge. The biscuits were nice, and flaky. Loved the honey for dipping. I would recommend this spot! A little pricey, but worth what they give you! Enjoy!

Now in the heart of Old Town Goleta, and a couple doors down from Pepe's Mexican Restaurant, this is the perfect place for delicious fried chicken. We've been ordering up their shared plates of Buttermilk Fried Wings and the Buffalo Wings. And paired nicely with their biscuits, Slab Bacon Baked Beans, 4-cheese Mac 'n Cheese, Buttermilk Slaw, and Shoestring Fries, this makes us all so happy. It's been nice to order and pick up to take home, but they do have a comfortable seating area for everyone. Nice friendly staff, and have never had to wait to long to pick up an order. And still so much on their menu to try. Next up I have been hearing a lot about the Fried Chicken Sandwich and also the Chicken & Waffles. And don't forget to check out their cold case for their selection of pickles. We try a new one each time and they are delicious.

Oh Jonesy's, how my tastebuds adore thee. Let me count the ways! I love how close and accessible Jonesy's is in Goleta. I'll pick a friend up at the airport and take them strait to Jonesy's to start their trip off with a bang! Ambiance is very cool. The seating and long communal table are a lot of fun. It's clean, hip and the staff are so knowledgeable and patient when I'm indecisive about wanting everything on offer on the menu! I usually go for their chicken tenders- high quality, juicy and cooked to perfection with the best batter ever. Their dipping sauces are to die for- I highly recommend the hot honey and ranch. Or all of them. The sides are delicious- including Mac 'n cheese and pickled goodies. You will leave this fine establishment satiated and with a sunnier disposition. See you again soon Jonesy's!

Expensive. No dark meat. Just chicken tenders. The waffle was kind of soggy. Biscuits too busy.

Love their fried chicken! I definitely crave their fried chicken & have also tried their mac n cheese balls, many of the sides and a wrap which were all awesome. Try their nashville hot fried chicken strips & fries too! Jonesy's is on our lunch rotation every few weeks! Owner Kyle is very personable and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Unfortunately I did not have a great experience at this restaurant. I ordered the chicken wings that came with a pickle and toast. I always have a habit of breaking chicken apart and I'm happy that I did. As seen in the attached photos, the wings weren't properly cooked and had blood! I was so upset, by the time I saw this, the restaurant was already closed so there was nothing that I can do. Between this and standing at the counter for more than 5 minutes without being acknowledged, I don't plan on returning.

I was lucky enough to be part of a big online group order with friends when I was recently visiting Goleta. Didn't go into the restaurant so I can't say much about that, but their service and food is AMAZING! I gave them a courtesy call to provide early warning that a big online order was heading their way later that afternoon. The gent I spoke with was helpful and seemed appreciative of the heads up. Oh. My. Goodness! We were all so giddy as we unpacked bag after bag of grub. All well marked so we knew which order was whose and such. (Except for the sauces, which could have been slightly helpful but they're pretty straightforward.) We seemingly ordered nearly everything on the menu besides the entree salads. Reports of the Korean Nashville hot sandwich with kimchi aioli were most excellent. The half-dozen mini biscuits with honey-cayenne butter and preserves were terrific. The crunchy fried mac and cheese balls were killer. Even their pickles, pickled peppers and Texas toast were delicious! I opted for the Three & Two - three chicken tenders & two sides - with buttermilk slaw and the most incredible bacon baked beans. Seriously, people. I instantly proclaimed that these were the best baked beans I've ever had in my life! Which immediately drew disbelief from my friends. And I get that. It's a big claim. But I eventually shared bites with those interested and there was agreement that these beans were absolutely incredible! 20 thumbs up from our gang! Can't wait to return to Goleta just to go back to Jonesy's!

Finally made it to Jonesy's and so glad that we did! Please keep in mind that they are brand new and the wait can be long, but it's worth it! We got the Three & Two along with the JFC Chicken. The chicken alone was worth the wait! It was tender, juicy, crispy, and flavorful!!! So so good! The portions were generous and we were satisfied with every bite. Highly recommend these options! The only things that we did not enjoy too much were the Hot Honey side sauce and the Banana Foster pudding. Tons of whipped cream, barely any pudding. I know as they find their footing and gather feedback, I would love to give it a second try. But for a grand opening, we were very impressed! Can't wait to come back and meet the owner!

I have to say. The fried chicken was different but need to perfect Californian tastes Buds. I tried this place on the way back from Santa Barbara and the review was decent. When I was there I notice most of the customers are friend and neighbor that are trying to support his business which is cool. But been eating Fry chicken all over USA and the world. Most successful restaurant need to modify their food to cater the local first before venture out to the original taste. Still good just need for adjusting. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 3 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Not a good parking . Only few parking space in parking lot, and for street parking is also limited 2) Decoration : (4 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean and still fairly new. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are above average. 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of American fry food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in east/ mid east coast. Not bad! But some dishes still needed modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars

We have a new restaurant in town and it ain't KFC, but it's JFC and I am here for it! Jonesy's Fried Chicken has only been open for two days now, so you can expect a long line and about a 15-20 minute wait time. The crew is working hard and running around trying to keep up with the orders, so come with patience! I came here on my lunch hour with co-workers, and I already knew we would be cutting it close by making it back to work on time. Luckily we ordered our food to go, but they do have a communal table and a fair amount of seating throughout the restaurant. Ambiance is casual, a little tight yet functional. I was so glad to see that they're serving Organic and Free Range Mary's Chickens here! I usually buy this brand if I'm making chicken at home, so this was a nice surprise to see that they use it here. As for my order; I decided to get the Chicken n Waffles and the Mac n Cheese balls. Both were excellent and full of flavor. The Chicken was perfectly seasoned and not too salty. I was hoping it wouldn't be overly salty as fried chicken tends to be, and they got it just right! I was in heaven eating this. The Mac N Cheese balls were perfectly fried, crispy, and cheesy. They were probably the best ones I've tried thus far. I also bought a side of their JFC dipping sauce. Not sure what's in it, but it was yummy! The Angry Bird Fries don't travel well if taking them to go. I highly recommend ordering them if you plan to dine at the restaurant. They were cold, soggy and didn't justify the price for $12. My co-worker ordered the Georgia Peach which is a buttermilk fried chicken breast on a buttermilk biscuit with peaches and hot honey. He thoroughly enjoyed it! He also ordered the pimento cheese & crackers. I was able to try it and it was creamy and delicious. The Buffalo Bird was devoured by my other co-worker! She also enjoyed it. Overall, I am happy to see this new restaurant serving up fried chicken and offering it in many varieties. I also appreciate that they are using a high quality chicken. I can't wait to come back to try the banana pudding; which unfortunately they sold out of on my visit.

Amazing food, amazing service. We need more of this in SB! It was so good I went back the next day.

We've been looking forward to trying out Jonesy's since it opened! My husband loved a fried chicken sandwich so he's always looking for more places with a good one around town. Jonesy's did not disappoint! When you walk in the door the aroma of fried chicken and waffles flows through and smells sooo good! My husband went with the JFC chicken sandwich and loved it. He said it was juicy, had great sauce, and the perfect amount of crunch. We reached out to Jonesy's on Instagram ahead of time to ask about gluten free options which was helpful! They let us know the fries are GF and made in a dedicated frier which is great! They also have a blackened chicken option that is GF-- you can get this on a salad or I opted to get the chicken tenders with blackened chicken instead of fried. The blackened chicken was super juicy and delicious, the blackened seasoning was a little intense but overall was good! The fries were perfectly cooked and delicious! Also loved the Carolina bbq dipping sauce! We'll be back!

Finally got around to trying this new Goleta hidden gem! I agree with other reviews that parking is terrible but honestly it's worth it imo. Tips: go during less peak hours for good parking and short lines! There are two drink coolers to the left on the back wall when you are ordering at the counter so don't think fountain drinks are the only option. Started off with the mini buttermilk biscuits with cayenne honey butter and blueberry preserves. I could easily eat 25 of these they are soo good. The cayenne honey butter had a little kick to it and complimented the blueberry preserves really well. The JFC original sandwich was HUGE! Such a good portion for the price. Great flavor and really moist chicken. The tenders were awesome, moist on the inside with a perfect crunchy exterior. The pickles were fresh and crunchy but you only get 2 pieces and I'm a pickle girl so I would've liked more. The fries were honestly trash, cold and hard, but the other sides I got made up for it 100%. Best beans and Mac n cheese I've had in town period. The Mac was so rich and flavorful, and the beans were a little spicy and sweet with pieces of crispy bacon in them. I did not get a chance to try any desserts because I was so stuffed after this meal but I will definitely be back to try them. I did buy a whole jar of their blueberry preserves before I left because it was so delicious!

Awesome new spot in Old Town Goleta. I went in today and had the Buffalo Bird chicken sandwich. By far one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. The chicken was moist on the inside and crispy on the outside! The service was fairly quick but it was definitely worth the wait! The place is a very casual diner and I'm looking forward to trying more things on the menu. Hoping this place makes it and definitely worth checking out!

Great fried chicken. The different sandwich concepts were really interesting. I got the Georgia peach biscuit sandwich. Service was prompt. Took me less than 3mins from pearling my car to ordering my meal. Restaurant was very clean and I can definitely see myself coming back multiple time.

I think some of the local Asian restaurants do a better job with fried chicken. My favorite right now are Vons Korean fried chicken wings and Uniboil's Taiwanese popcorn chicken. The chicken tender and sides I got were all lukewarm despite the fact that the restaurant was busy. The variety of sauces was great, and the flavor of the mac and cheese and bbq beans were good. The wings arrived fresh and hot, but the skin was rubbery due to the crust being too thick.

I'm so glad I drove up from Ventura to check the space out! I appreciate the classic and modern flare that this spot has and... I'm a huge fan of modern/classic gems. This hole in the wall is definitely a find! I definitely cannot wait to check this out when I found out that it was available to the public! Great service, flavorful food, modern ambience with a classic/homestyle flare. I'm telling you... It's worth the drive! You don't have to be a food enthusiast to appreciate what they have! You get a lot for what you pay for... can't wait to try the banana pudding on my next trip! Keep up the great work you guys!

My coworkers and I had an absolutely amazing time at Jonesy's! We laughed and enjoyed the perfectly cooked food. The homemade banana pudding is delectable and the (HUGE) ice cream sandwich is beyond works delicious. The service is impeccable and everyone who works there is so nice and accommodating. It is a very clean and welcoming establishment as well. The smell of the waffles and syrup will have you swooning as you wait in line to order. There is regular ranch by the napkins that they keep on ice. They also have ketchup packets. I look forward to coming here again and we are working with them for corporate catering.

Delicious & juicy chicken! However, this is a little pricey, so definitely a place you go to spoil yourself once in a while.

Fantastic little local joint a few blocks off old town Goleta. Incredible fried chicken, sauces, fries, sides and sandwiches in various combinations. I had the 3+2 recently = 3 chicken tenders, 2 sides (fries and slaw here) on a piece of Texas toast. Chicken is wonderfully seasoned and crispy, as are the fries, with a hug tub of creamy slaw. $17, but the portions are enormous and quality of food excellent. Love the pickled Chile pepper garnish. Sandwiches are around $14. Can't wait to go back.

I love their food, BUT I really wish they would keep their hours current on their website. Driving all the way to Goleta from downtown SB only to arrive to a closed restaurant (they close at 7:00 on Friday, not 8:00!) is a big bummer. Won't stop me from coming back though!

So... I'm giving 5 stars, though I was only able to eat leftovers. But shoot-- if it holds up for a reheat and still tastes that good-- I'm sold. Must try!

RUN, don't walk, to Jonesy's Fried Chicken!!! Moving from LA to goleta, this was hands down the BEST chicken sandwich I've ever had. If I could go back and kiss the cook, I totally would. The staff is super sweet and friendly, and the place is so clean and cozy with the perfect vibes. I got the JFC Original with shoestring fries, and let me tell you, the portions are massive and actually well-priced for the quality and flavor. I also grabbed sides of ranch, hot honey, and buffalo ranch & slaw, and everything was delicious. Don't sleep on this spot!

Came highly recommended by my colleagues. Food was delicious. Service was great. Everyone welcomed us as we walked in, every time we've gone. Ambiance was normal for a smaller size restaurant but adequate for my team of 6. Looking forward to training the whole menu lol. Thanks for bringing us Izak and Susana.

I think the chicken itself is very good. The sides are not that good though. The Mac and cheese is pretty cheaply made which is the side I ended up ordering. I read other reviews stating that this side was really good but it wasn't. The service was really good but the sauces I originally ordered were on my friends plate so I asked for more sauces. If they had put them on my plate then I wouldn't have asked for more. The mango sauce is very good and so is the bbq sauce. I wanted to try the biscuits but you cannot get one biscuit without ordering six of them. The Texas toast is made with a butter substitute which has a strange taste. I think that it would have been better with real butter.

Chicken was tasty. We really like the baked beans and Mac and cheese. Wish that their sauces weren't all mayo based (besides the bbq).

Great place; I'll be back. It's, as they say, finger-lickin' good! The only thing is parking can be a challenge. Don't park in sight of the barber across the way - he's weirdly possessive of his spaces and will hurl profanity at you if you park in any of them.

Context. I'm 48 years old so I've had a few fried chicken sandwiches, the jfc original sandwich is hands down the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever had! I ordered it in the "hot" version and it wasn't too hot, you could tell it was spicy but not over powering. Without a doubt I'll be back.

Food was delicious. A little pricey so I'll limit my outings there. The atmosphere is welcoming and service is fast.

The fried chicken wings were terrible. The batter slipped off and revealed slippery skin. The wings were also under cooked. Despite this the folks on duty that day replaced my order with their chicken sandwich and that was okay but nothing to write home about. If you want good wings around town, unfortunately you need to go corporate and order at Wing Stop. Service = great Food = meh

I like this little place in old town, Goleta, kind of tucked away, but the food is bomb dot com! The owner is very nice and very accommodating. I really like his sauces and homemade pickled Items delicious! But the blueberry jam is my favorite.

The wife and I came by Jonesy's on our rare date night after wanting to come by for a while. Luckily we had a parking spot right away and promptly eas able to order our food. Quick service style was nice because we already had a good idea what to order. Food came out quickly and piping hot. Tenders have to be the juiciest ones I've ever eaten. We got the hot honey, jfc, and hot ranch sauces and all were great. The biscuits are soft and fluffy, not dry at all and the jam that comes with it was delicious. Will come back everytime we want some fried chicken.

Tried the 3 & 2 meal, the value is good and the flavors Pop! Classic buttermilk battered and fried chicken tenders had perfect balance of spice. Chicken was plump and sizable. It seemed the chicken may have been marinated? Very nice that it was served with thick, classic pickle rounds and a marinated Italian pepper - a welcome treat compared to the usual 'just for looks' condiment. The dipping sauces were fresh and full of flavor - so much better than typical fast food packets.

Possibly the best fried chicken in the west! Organic too. Got the JFC original chicken sandwich which was scumptious with a nice sweet sauce to compliment the perfect fried chicken and dill pickles and shaved lettuce. Chose the classic cole slaw for a side which was also very good. My wife got the 3 and 2 with three good size chicken tenders she described as the best she has ever had and we have been around the block for awhile. She also had an outstanding side of mac and cheese. Place is kind of hard to find in old Goleta with a small seating area and parking can be difficult, but we highly recommend this place even though they just recently opened and are getting up to speed. Give Jonesy's a shot for some mouth watering fried chicken as they claim. We can't wait to go back and have some more and try other items on the menu. 5 stars.

Our work had a lunch order from Jonesy's and it was so good! I ordered the Chicken Caesar wrap and I had never had one with fried chicken before! So good! I believe I also had an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie which was also great. Can't wait to try more items!

This is a great hole in the wall place. We lucked out as it wasn't super crowded. Great location to get your food and take it to the beach to eat. Or if you get a seat in the small dining room you can enjoy it fresh and hot. Best chicken and waffles I've eaten on the central coast

Best buttermilk fried chicken in the Santa Barbara area! The portions are very generous. I ordered the wings and got a sample of the chicken fingers. The wings were jurassic size. Homemade comfort food at its best!!

This place is insane!! Hands down the best chicken I've ever had. I got the 3pc 2 side combo with the spicy chicken, mac and cole slaw. The service was great and woman working the counter was so sweet. I'd probably drive hours to eat here again if I didn't live in SB. 10000/10

We got the Five and Three Chicken Plate, with a side of Biscuits. The chicken was perfect. So delicious! (And I used to live in the South.) The sauces were good, but really not needed...the chicken was just great by itself. The slaw was excellent and I enjoyed the tomato salad; fries were good but next time I'd get the beans, after reading reviews of those. The biscuits were heavenly with the jam and hot honey. Everything was packaged so nicely. Melissa took my order over the phone; she was friendly and polite, as was the lady who gave me my order. It's not fancy inside but clean. There were several open parking spots in the lot early on a Sunday evening. And if there weren't, I would gladly park a block away and walk to get their chicken!

I'm not a big chicken fan. The chicken fingers were hot and fresh and not greasy at all. The Mac n cheese and coleslaw were delicious. The banana pudding was awesome. There's also a very attractive cashier Nick

very good chicken sandwiches. 2 of us had the classic sandwiches, one the tenders on Texas toast, and one the fish. The chicken breast sandwiches were very good, with a nice sauce. The tenders on toast also good, fairly spicy, but the fish was 'meh,' OK, but not great. Their thing is chicken, fried, and what they offer is good. As for atmosphere, not. It is crowded and noisy, and typical of Old Town, parking is terrible. Good for take-out, but a hassle to dine in. By 11:45 the line was out the door. You might consider coming at off-hours.

If you haven't been here you are missing out. Fresh. Clean, juicy, flavorful..... I could go on all day. Beans and Mac n cheese are the best sides! Sandwiches and tenders 100% epic. Must go.

Best Fried Chicken in the area, the sides are awesome especially the tomato cucumber salad! Will def be back

Jonesy's is confusing... A contradiction wrapped up in a conundrum. This is not a "normal" chicken place. * You cannot get dark meat - there are no thighs or drumsticks on the menu. there are wings, but the meat on our wings was decidedly white meat. * You cannot get a chicken breast, unless you're willing to find it in a sandwich. On the other hand! The chicken is tender, juicy, and very tasty. Ours ("Mary's tenders" and fried wings) was perfectly cooked. The prices seem high, but the pieces are huge, and there are many satisfying sides, each one interesting and delicious. The tomato salad side was 'marinated', not fresh tomatoes with a dressing on top. each box had several cherry peppers in it. I was able to eat one of the tenders and one of the wings, 2 of the cute delicious mini muffins, and a little of the salads. Finally, the odd bit: "Texas toast". Toasted on one side and definitely uninteresting. We had one bite. Given the great little minimuffins, it's hard to understand why they even try to do this. About the wait - some here have complained about having to wait a bit. We did too, but after looking over the chicken it seems to me that it is NOT pre-cooked; it could only have bern started after we ordered it. If you want it quick go to KFC. You get what you pay for and are willing to wait 4. we would definitely go back, but not often; very rich food. Visited 9/14/24

Best fried chicken west of the Mississippi. Stopped by on a Friday night to feed my Belly! Boy oh boy was my belly happy. As my fat body stood in line waiting patiently to order my Friday night crack I gazed at the glass container full of cookies looking at me. Ordered my 1st round snack of the night. JFC original, baked beans, chicken stripes regular fries and hot nash fries. As I waited for my food I couldn't resist eating the cookies I was saving for the drive home. The cookies were soft and chewy with big chunks of milk chocolate, macadamia nuts and coconut. Unbelievable Big AJ would give this 10 BOOMS. This is a must if you are the Cookie Monster like me. Dinner arrived and everything lived up to all the hype. JFC sandwich was perfectly cooked with crunchy juicy chicken. My belly was in complete ecstasy.Fries came out nice and hot and I played hop scotch with regular and hot Nash. Boy oh boy my lips were having fun tonight. My Belly was screaming viva la fiesta and get in my belly all night long. Only negative thing is I should have ordered a to go mid night snack for later. If you are in the area this a must pull over.

We've been to Jonesy's 4 times. The sandwiches are tender, delicious and perfectly cooked. The tenders are also very good. Tonight we ordered the buttermilk wings. We found them undercooked, tough and bloody. The sides are generally tasty. The fries are okay but not crispy. We love the bottled vegetables and jams. We will be back but not for the wings. There are other great options. The employees are very nice

Jonesy's Fried Chicken.... Is fried gold! I recently checked out Jonesy's chicken with my girlfriend and we had a spectacular experience. I ended up ordering a Three and Two which is 3 fried tenders and two sides. An amazing portion as well since it came with Texas Toast and two sauces as well! The chicken was fried to perfection and had an impeccable flavor! Juicy and tender on the inside, but an amazing fried and crisp on the outside. The sauces were fantastic as well! I got the JFC Sauce which was excellent and the hot honey sauce! Now the hot honey was good, but I could use a little more heat on it! The sides were great too and I went with Cajun Seasoned Fries which had a good flavor and the mac and cheese. Now the Mac and cheese had the cheesy goodness and bread crumbs on top as well, but could use a tad bit more flavor in there. Overall it was an amazing experience and I cannot wait to head back and get some more amazing food at Jonesy's! Here is to becoming a regular!