Krispys Fried Chicken and Seafood

Fried catfish is really good! Comes with a salad and a roll, my mangy fox boyfriend loved it too!! @Nugget_TheWolf

Krispy’s Fried Chicken may be a hole-in-the-wall spot, but don’t let the looks fool you—this place serves up some of the best fried chicken in town. The chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. And the French fries? Easily some of the best around—hot, golden, and perfectly seasoned. If you’re craving no-frills, delicious comfort food, Krispy’s is the spot to hit.

Okay, you all know, I'm proud of myself for finding the best places to eat. This is a hidden gem for real. Don't just take my word for it. Stop in and try it. I had the chicken fried steak, and mother got a couple of chicken legs and the coleslaw.

Its a small restaurant. The girls up front were friendly and fast. I ordered fish and shrimp. It came with fries. Its my opinion very overpriced. Its all frozen and your paying fresh prices. Its also my opinion that it's bought in bulk. The shrimp tasted very old along with the fish. The two pieces of fish were to be catfish. They were very thin and fairly wide more like alot of saltwater fish. However the worst of it alot of the fish had the texture and taste of being freezer burnt. The fries were hot and decent taste. I got one small container of cocktail sauce. The rest along with drink is all extra $$. Dont know if it's standard pratice but I was in after lunch crowd. All food was precooked and held under heat lamp. I am of the opinion that I would not recommend this restaurant 😒.

Waiting for my food to get done cooking. Asked for some water. Unfortunately they aren't capable of filling up one of their Styrofoam cups with water for me to drink while I'm waiting for my food. They did offer to sell me water. Not buying it. Might update after I eat. God I'm parched.

It’s not a bad meal. They drowned it in gravy making it soggy and super hard to eat. I actually scraped off a bunch of gravy before I even took the picture. If you do get this meal make sure to get the gravy on the side.

We loved the fried chicken (white and dark) and the fried catfish. Great flavor on everything and it was perfectly cooked--not too dry or soggy. Service was fast too. We will definitely be going back.

It was okay but nothing worth writing home to your momma. I had the three piece dark it was good . The fried Mac and cheese wasn’t impressed with and the French fries taste like it’s all cook in the same grease. My husband had catfish plate it was over cooked he said and the salad they give you half of teaspoon of dressing for it. It’s not something I’ll return for.

This location was amazing, the Fried Chicken was absolutely the best I have ever had! What a gem for Wichita. And in top of that....even a nicer family!!! Glenn

This place never disappoints. I've eaten here several times & it's always the best chicken in town. I love the fact that they don't fry the chicken & leave it under a lamp like every other chicken restaurant. I don't mind the wait for fresh food. The chicken has a good crisp, it's juicy & hot. We always get the fried okra & the fried macaroni bites, both are a hit with the family. Love the fact that they actually season the okra & the macaroni bites are firm on the outside & creamy inside. The place is small, the staff are efficient & very friendly too. Even old employees have only good things to say about the people which you don't really hear these days. One day I have to try the seafood too. Don't know why I forget that they do more than just chicken. Keep up the good work!

Food was fresh. Prices have changed since reading further reviews a 5 piece tender meal is 11.99 and not 6.99 which is totally ok with todays prices. Chicken was super but not a ton of flavor, which isn't a big deal cause I used gravy and spicy ranch. Like little hole in the wall restaurants. Ladies behind the counter were very nice.

We had the mac n cheese bites to share. I got a platter with 3 chicken tenders and a catfish fillet with potatoes and gravy for the side. My mom got 3 chicken tenders with fries. The gravy was alright for fast food but not my favorite, I dipped my chicken in it and that was good but I didn't want to eat just the potatoes and gravy. The chicken tenders are big. Neither of us could finish all 3. Mac n cheese bites were really good but they seemed like they were made with box mac n cheese? Not that that's a bad thing necessarily but it wasn't what I expected. The catfish was really good. The fries were amazing. They were kind of like popeyes with the really crisp coating. The ranch was clearly bottled instead of made fresh. My family is kind of snooty when it comes to ranch so it wasn't up to our high standards. The woman at the register was really nice and made sure we knew that the mac n cheese bites were fried triangles, not just regular mac n cheese. The food was all out pretty quickly. I was very sad that they didn't have the deep fried ice cream. I've been looking for a restaurant with real deep fried ice cream for probably about 7 years now and this was the first place I saw that had pictures in the reviews of it. But they don't have it right now Hope they bring it back soon

I just love me some chicken and waffles, ya know? It's also harder to find corn nuggets and they have those too. The chicken tenders (with the waffles at least) are huge, light, crunchy and juicy to the point that I can only ever eat 2, but I'm told they're also kinda bland by themselves. (I only eat them with the waffle and syrup, so I wouldn't know.) I was told the shrimp po' boy was well seasoned and the hot wings were tasty. The service is always friendly and prompt. We had a party of 6 and they got all our food out to us at the same time, which is always a plus for a pick-up-at-the-counter sort of place. Everything was hot and fresh. It looks like they're associated with Crafted, a nice poké bowl place on the east side, and I take that as a sign of quality even if the food is completely different. The ambiance is super basic; the place has been a cafe (maybe a gas station?) of one kind or another for a very long time, and other than a fresh coat of yellow and red paint when they opened a few years ago, it hasn't visibly changed much. But it's clean and taken care of, with tables limited to 2-4, but they don't mind if you push them together. I feel like most people get their orders to go anyway. I enjoy this little hidden gem on the south side and I hope they keep going!

Wow. Just popped in to this gritty little gem and had to take a few minutes' break from work to capture my elation on Yelp. What is the magic in this absolute hole-in-the-wall that somehow captured the supreme technique for battering and frying up sea/river food?! Is it the lingering spirits of master chefs who once reigned from the now-45-year-old Dairy Freeze (or was it Tastee Freez?) throne? It's so understated and ordinary by all outward appearances. But once you dive into their culinary wares you're sure to bend a knee to these fryer savants. I had the one piece fish (cat) with 6 shrimp (butterfly), which were tossed into a Styrofoam container atop a heap of amazingly crispy fries, a cold roll, and some curious coleslaw. Pure and absolute delight. So, so, so, so flavorful! Not a hint of fishiness to the shrimp or dirty-river'ness to the cat, nothing but sublime texture and deeply satisfying, zesty flavor, with the kind of crispy crunch that lasts all the way through the very last, perfectly golden french fry finger-lick. My word, the sorrow I feel for all other cities. For only in Wichita, KS, will you find this amazing Krispy's Fried Chicken & Seafood, skirting the outskirts on the old Joyland South Side. Don't take your date, fella, cuz the cheap, cheap prices and the grim ambience are gonna make your girl question your adoration for her. But definitely take your wife and kids. Give me a call and take me too! I wanna try the mashed potatoes next time.

Cheapest fried chicken in town, and it was very delicious. Very fresh cooked order outstanding.

Loved the food here. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and the catfish was clean. If you like fried food, make sure you hit this place up.

The seafood place we wanted to go to was closed and looks like it's been closed for awhile so we found this place. The fried shrimp and fish was good. I also ordered chicken gizzards - they were a little grizzly but I like the batter and flavor (why can't they cut out the rubbery/grizzly parts - I do when I clean gizzards). The fries were OK. The cole slaw was a marinated type and hubby liked it. The "salad" that came with the dinners was just a "garden mix" so nothing special but we ate it. Average COVID measures in place. Lots of people were picking up food to take out or home. We ate in and there was only one other party eating in but it was a small place. I'd go again - but maybe order a different side than fries that is not fried.

This is a regular stop for me. Better than fast food fried chicken and grocery stores fried chicken. The sides are fresh and substantial.

I've been to many hole in the wall places. And (I feel) it's pointless to give a review about the establishment. The food is what matters. Let's talk about the food review: 1. Fried chicken was on point. It's "Krispy." Coating was buttery, clean and the crunch was loud and not painful. Chicken was juicy. Nuff said. 2. Does this looked cooked through? I didn't think so. My mouth didn't think so. My tongue didn't think so. A waffle is not supposed to be chewy or gummy. It's supposed to be fluffy and slightly moist. The waffle was inedible. 3. The syrup. I'm so used to having real maple 100% no additives. Can't stand the high fructose corn maple syrup. (Granted it's all about preference.) 4. Fried okra was crispy and moist. Nuff said. Overall the meal was a fail. I was only able to eat the chicken . The meal was price was priced well. Overall experience good. Friendly service. I would go back but would be less likely to order the waffle on a to go order.

The catfish is awesome, better than most around. Not over cooked, at all. The shrimp were also perfectly cooked, and nice big size! Amazing hot wings! Actually are spicy! Have that nice crunchy outside and delicious hot chicken! I will definitely be returning for this great food! The fried okra was really nice, wasn't a mushy mess like other places. Great flavor. I subbed mashed potatoes & gravy instead of fries (yummy), and then salad (iceberg mix) with roll. I had to try the hot wings, and I'm glad I did! Really nice portion sizes. I have enough for another meal! Everyone else loved their food. Especially another person who ordered hot wings. The chicken tenders look really good and crunchy, they are hand breaded I believe. South on Hillside past Pawnee. It's an ugly building, but go on in. Plenty of parking. There's actually a decent sized seating area. I was with a group of 5 and we ate it inside. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Fast service! I was really impressed with this place.

Came here based on review. First off, I'm from Southern California, Orange County, I enjoy eating fried chicken, fried foods and mac and cheese. Establishment, low key, rundown, but chill. Everyone was friendly customer service 5/5. Fried chicken 4/5. It's good, very juicy. Fried mac 4/5. Tastes good, nothing special though. Mashed potatoes 3/5. It tastes okay, nothing special. Fries 3/5. Tastes like fries. Fish filet 4/5. It's good, nice coating, big cut. I would recommend my Cali friends. It's something different from other fried places.

I ordered the Chicken Tenders and Waffle. The waffle was light, airy and had a mixture of sweet spices however, the chicken lacked seasoning, but was cooked well. Everything was made to order which I appreciate, just because it's hot and fresh! The spicy ranch was delicious, all 6 our us raved about it. Tried another friends shaved ice, it was pretty good. Tasted homemade and not overly sweet. This place is pretty popular, many to go orders. I feel that some orders get mixed up just because of the overwhelming number of them placed. I'm excited to go back and try some of the other items on the menu. The place is small with about 8 tables. The place was extremely warm and had no central air conditioning, made it a bit uncomfortable to dine in. Staff is friendly. I know how hard small family own restaurants are, but they seem to be doing very well.

This place is just ok. It's not great and its not bad. It really taste like Churches to me. I really don't see what all the hype was about since there was nothing spectacular about the chicken. The fried mac n cheese was just gross. It was NOT creamy on the inside and lacked flavor. The ONLY star was the waffle! It was thick, dense, and sweet. That paired well with the blah chicken. Its really sad when the Chinese buffet has better fried chicken than Krispys.

Really fresh crunchy fried chicken! The outside of building is very unassuming but inside its clean,employees are friendly and helpful. It may take a bit for the fresh chicken but very worth it!

Chicken was OK Catfish was RIGHT on the MONEY. Love that cornmeal breading. Will return for catfish with my own stash of lemon juice.

If your in the area make sure you go check this spot out. Great food and good price as well. The portions are much larger than any other place in town. You won't be disappointed by the food. It's Great.

We went here the other day because we were in the mood for some fried chicken and Krispys had a really good review! We were not disappointed! Moist chicken with really crunchy coating! We were told they use Buddy Rooster seasoned flour... which is THE best!!! We ordered just chicken, didn't feel like sides. I got a 3 piece, all thighs which was an added $1. Its an added $1 if you order all thighs or breasts. My boyfriend ordered some fried gizzards. (yuck in my opinion, no matter how decent they are cooked!) I did bite into one of them. It seemed tough. Not sure what they are supposed to be like because I just don't care! Bleech! We would definetly go back here again. Very yummy chicken!!

Specializes in chicken and waffles but also servers several fried goodies such as fried mac and cheese, okra, gizzard, jalapeño poppers, and corn nuggets. I had the fried Okra and mac and cheese to start off. Both were cooked fresh to order but felt the okra was a bit under seasoned. Next up was the main show...chicken and waffles...and this was truly delightful. The chicken was clearly cooked to order and was hot and fresh. The chicken tasted very fresh with the right balance of breading and was not overly greasy either. Now what really set this meal apart from anything in Wichita was the waffle. As I was told later by our cashier, they create their own home made waffle batter. The waffle had the right balance of not being overly sweet but enough that syrup was not even needed. Finally the staff had a nice family feel to it and the restaurant was very clean. Their prices were a great value as my 3 piece chicken and waffle was only 5.50! Great new place for Wichita.

Awesome chicken. Good prices. Love their hot wings. Kinda in a not so great neighborhood and the inside doesn't look the best but well worth the trip

Great fried chicken to go... not the greatest neighborhood but worth it! Good value too. We get a 24 piece and eat in it all weekend!!!

Chicken is good. Sides are just so so. The fish is good. Is really inexpensive and they had really fast service when I came in the last couple of times. I got fish and it broke when she put it in the container, so she gave me an extra one. So that makes them even more legit. Check them out.

I ordered chicken and waffles and chicken gizzards, and fried brownie bites. The chicken gizzards were chewy, but flavor was good .. Waffles were amazing, fried chicken was hot and good. Owners were friendly, place was small but food came after 10 mins, very hot so made it good.

Went there today to order togo since I've been wanting to try this place but i was short on time. The restaurant is pretty small but its a good size for the type of restaurant it is. More of a togo joint rather than a dine in although that option is available for those who want to. I went in 100 degree weather and unfortunately the restaurant didn't provide and relief from the heat. It was just as hot in there as it was outside. They were trying to cool the place down with multiple fans going but due to the combination of the kitchen heat and the blazing sun outside, those fans were just pushing hot air around. Nonetheless i was sweating in there. The heat is besides the point since the main test is all about the food. I got mashed potatoes, fried okra, and a 5pc chicken tender basket. The mashed potatoes were a bit of a disappointment. They were kind of salty and not all that appetizing. Fried okras were pretty good. Not bad but not amazing. A little above average. The chicken tenders were about the same. Nothing too spectacular, everything on the menu basically resembled a KFC restaurant. To be honest i was hoping for more with this place since so many people were raving about. &although i liked everything i ate im not really sure if its worth driving 20mons to krispys or driving 10 minutes to KFC.

Great fried chicken, shrimp and cat fish, have got a 24 piece many times here, sides are good too

Only ate here one time. The fried okra was pretty good. The service was mediocre. I probably will not eat here again.

I like the concept of this restaurant: good food fried fast, fried right. I spent about $30 on our order, and got a ton of food: Fried chicken gizzard- Nobody has beaten Neighbor's. But even though Krispy's coating is not as well seasoned, it still holds its own. I think it's as good as Stroud's. The small portion was maybe 6 pcs. Fried mac and cheese- Likely the most boring thing we got. Didn't taste all that good. No cheese stretch. Got 3 or 4 with the small size. 10 pcs dark meat- Like everything else it is fried so well. If I had not ordered the wings, I'd think these were great. 10 pcs chicken wings- Nor for the faint of heart. These have a spicy kick. You don't need to add anything additional to these. Delicious. Catfish- No bone fillet. We've had better, but it's not bad. Fries- One of the better ones in ICT. Battered, I think. Will try the sweet potato fries next time. All that fried food....must take a nap now.

Best fried chicken in Wichita! Very relaxed atmosphere, young workers, and hip hop music! Lots of fun!

I have been waiting to eat here for over a week since i found it online and I can say that we truly loved this restaurant. I came with my family for dinner and we were so impressed with the friendly service the generous portions and all of the delicious food. The tenders were crispy and juicy, the chicken was huge and cooked perfecty, the catfish and shrimp were tasty as well. All of the sides, the fries, potatoes and gravy, green beans and dinner rolls were delicious, too. Above all, the owner, Mike, was very courteous, helpful and friendly to all of us. I will definitely be making the trek across town to eat here again and would recommend Krispies to anyone in town or just visiting. 5 stars! !!

This place may be a hidden gem, but there is a lot of potential for improvement. Their process and atmosphere is presented like they just got off the turnip truck, clunky and inefficient. It's just another example that we will put up with any kind of nonsense just to get food. I don't know who you guys think you are suggesting this place is cheap, hardly. 8 for a plate 3 for a side 2 for a drink 13 for a meal. How is that cheap? You can go to probably 95% of any other restaurant and get an actual plate and silverware too for this price. I obviously came at the wrong time, they were clearly overwhelmed to even notice me standing at the counter for 15 minutes. So, with the prospect of a $13 meal, and them too busy to even say hello and take an order, well, I'd rather have a waiter to leave a tip to.

I love the fried chicken. I always get a mixed family meal. Great food. Great service. Staff is no nice. Thank you

Dont let the storefront scare you...wow what a find. Have seen reviews on here before and the menu items definstely stand up to the reviews. Hand breaded chicken tenders. Great fried catfish and chicken and waffles too. Generous portions with a price range from 5 to 9 dollars. Very pleasent people as well.

Price- GREAT Food- GREAT Location- Could be better Overall I would recommend to anyone, this place has great chicken, fish, and tenders. The waffles aren't really aren't special, but good, but hey it is pretty hard to mess up a waffle. The only reason I didn't give this place five stars was for the interior. It could do with some updating, and the ventilation leaves much to be desired.

I found this place because of Yelp and the reviews are all good, so why not. This is what we ordered: 3 piece dark 2 piece chicken and waffle 5 hot wings Sides: okra, mashed potatoes, rolls Location: Industrial, older building, only 7 tables for guests, people are coming and going. Mostly workers and local residents. Service: Typical fast food service. Employees are all nice and our order was correct. However it took 25 minutes. I do not think this is common, there was a 50 piece to go order after ours came out. However I wanted to at least warn anyone that this could happen. Food: Fried chicken 8 out of 10 stars. (Wife says tastes more like home style fried chicken, which she loves) Hot wings 8 out of 10 stars. Waffle 9 out of 10 stars. (Tasted like French toast with cinnamon) Okra 5 out of 10 stars. Mashed potatoes 9 out of 10 stars. Rolls 2 out of 10 stars (cold, and they do not heat them up for you) tasted like packaged rolls. I gave an over all rating of 3 stars because of the wait and sides are not that great. Also, all pictures posted by other reviews are extremely accurate.

One of the best places to get fried chicken in Wichita. I come here at least once every week (no exaggeration)! I typically just order the fried chicken by itself. Their shaved ice is also refreshing. Its not too sweet. I recommend the sweet milk flavor and green tea flavor.

Although I've paid for $25 plates of fried chicken, its origin and ability to thrive is firmly situated in much less expensive sides of the economy. Chicken, seasoning, flour, oil, mouth - it's not a hard recipe, though Wichita can't seem to hold on to a quick-service fried chicken restaurant. You can find the pan-fried chicken of the historical Midwest at places like Stroud's and Neighbors, but simply good cheap fried chicken is difficult to find. Perhaps it starts with the right location - buried deep amid the low-rent neighborhood of south Hillside, where you can find some of the city's best Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese food, as easy a walk for the surrounding denizens as it is a quick drive for the workers of McConnell and Boeing. Everyone likes fried chicken, and the mishmash of blue and white collars waiting for their orders at Krispy's is a testament to this. It helps that the prices are even cheaper than you might expect. The chicken is only a couple of bucks, with mounds of fried okra, sweet potato fries, fried macaroni and cheese, and jalapeno poppers added for only a few dollars more. That these accouterments are the generic frozen kind is inconsequential with how little they're charging. As long as they're fried well. Given how much of the menu uses the fryers, it's taken little time for Krispy's to get adept at producing a satisfyingly crispy piece of chicken that stays true to their name. Actually, crunchy might be a better descriptor - thick, craggy, crunchy pieces of chicken that satisfy the soul. The batter isn't very seasoned, but there's some on the chicken itself - particularly in the hot wings, which are non-traditionally coated in a Thai chile paste before getting battered and fried. While it would have been nice to see some traditional hot sauce or cayenne make its way into the batter too, the chile paste serves as a successful twist that certainly brings the heat. While Krispy's is adept at the fryer, the waffle iron could still use some practice. The waffle was fluffy and plenty tasty even without syrup, but I like my waffles as crispy as I like my chicken. Regardless, the combination of the soft and slightly sweet waffle with the crispy and spicy chicken was a testament to why the combination works so well. You're probably not going to feel very good about the amount of fried food you eat after your visit to Krispy's but you're definitely going to feel satisfied.

This is one of the little known gems in my opinion. I admit that from the outside the Derby and also the location on Hillside look a little suspect. Some nice plants or flowers on the outside wouldn't hurt. But inside the service is good and the restaurants are clean. And the chicken is excellent. Especially for the price. I order a 10 piece chicken tender meal for only $12 and it is enough to feed all three of my teenage kids. If you have a group coming over splurge for the 20 piece, with fries and rolls plus gravy, for around $20 and you can feed 8-10 people easily. I was not a big fan of the catfish but people I know can't get enough of it. The only downside I have found is that you can't mix and match the chicken on their combo meals. You get what the board says. That is all that is keeping it away from 5 stars.

With all the positive reviews, we were really looking forward to lunch at Krispy's. The staff was welcoming and friendly. I had the 3 piece Chicken and Waffle while my husband opted for he 9 pc Butterfly Shrimp dinner. We ordered an appetizer of gizzards. When the gizzards arrived they were definitely cooked fresh. OVERCOOKED! The breading is quite good but we could barely bite the gizzards themselves. The shrimp were quite good and cooked fresh. His side salad was barely more than a cup of lettuce. His fries were OK for fried frozen. My waffle was hot and fresh and quite tasty. The chicken, however, had been under heat lamps and while moist and very good, it wasn't as hot as I would have liked. Garlic is prevalent in the breading. No free refills on drinks. Plastic utensils. We will go again but I won't be expecting anything special. Overall, good and worthy of another trip. If you like gizzards go to Neighbors!!

Very good food that is quick. Got fried shrimp and tenders, shrimp was big and very good, tenders were obviously fresh, very good. Friends and my daughter got the catfish, they loved it, said it was some of the best. We got corn fritters and hot wings that were very good. Also got calamari, it was tender and not chewy, but had a very heavy fishy taste. All of it was fresh and quick, really good overall. Small place though, be prepared to take out if it's full, but worth it.

Not good overall. The food is greasy and does not remind me of homemade fried chicken. Customer service was not overly great either. Not sure how the parking lot continues to stay packed.

I have traveled all over the place and have lived in the south, Krispy's is the BEST fried chicken I have ever had. Super moist, very flavorful, and crispy. Staff is is friendly, professional, and very nice. Food is inexpensive. Odd location that doesn't show up on some GPS's. They only have 6 tables for eat-in but do a booming take-out.

Best fried chicken ever, not greasy at all. Hot wings are super spicy but if you like heat they are perfect for you. I love the fried okra, so yummy. Fried pork chops are so good as well. Everything here is bomb.com. and super cheap. I got chicken and waffles, 3pc mixed chicken, fried okra, mashed potatoes and shrimp for 17$ can't go wrong for a fast yummy dinner or lunch or anything mmmm lol

This place makes some really good chicken! The shrimp, the chops, are all good! By looking at the place you wouldn't think it would be this good! Fried everything! This is a must try place! Good quick service. Get you some! -Brent

I'm pretty happy that my wife and I decided to spend our date night getting the comfort food from the nice little place. Dont let the hole in the wall appearance fool you, the chicken and waffles was superbly awesome as the chicken strips were fresh and cooked perfectly and the waffle was light and delicious. My wife, being the sweetheart that she is, decided to be a cheap date and got the catfish and butterfly shrimp combo. The catfish was cooked very well and the butterfly shrimp was on point. And the cream of the crop was the large order of corn nuggets, they were a perfect addition to the beauty that was my cheap date.

Shrimp, Pork Chop, Fish all over cooked. Fries, Mashed potatoes, biscuit and chicken tenders all good. Sweet tea was REALLY SWEET!

The food isn't as good as it was when it first opened. The crust on the chicken is my favorite part..very crispy. But it is bland. Could use some salt or some kind of seasoning. The rolls are tough and comes out of a bag.

First time here. Looked very hole in the wall with no other customers (but got busy after we got our food). Staff was friendly and helpful for us newbies. The batter for the fried chicken is so crisp... perfect! The kids and I had chicken tenders and waffles. Loved the chicken; not crazy about the waffles here. Husband loved his chicken fried steak, but he thinks the mashed potatoes may have been instant. However, we left satisfied!

I really like this place. Its clean and the food is always fresh. The prices are really decent too. The people that work here are always friendly and pleasant. Wish they weren't so far away but it's worth driving for. The gizzards were the best! The fish and chicken are really good. Haven't tried anything else yet.