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For over 80 years, Chicken Mary’s has been a cherished dining destination, serving generations with its legendary fried chicken. This iconic family-owned restaurant is a beacon of tradition, famous for its mouthwatering recipes and a welcoming atmosphere. From the crispy, golden-brown skin to the juicy, tender meat, each piece is a testament to time-honored techniques. Winner of the Food Network challenge for best fried chicken, this establishment offers a taste of heritage and a meal to remember.
Unpretentious kitchen serving up traditional fried chicken & other American eats with classic sides.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 4–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1133 E 600th Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 231-9510
Website: https://www.chickenmarys1942.com/
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Reviews
Heather .Heater
Our recent visit to Chicken Mary’s in Pittsburg, Kansas, was a delightful experience, largely due to the exceptional service and some truly memorable side dishes.
From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent and attentive. Our server went above and beyond, even assisting us with splitting the bill to accommodate our work credit card – a small detail that made a big difference.
The true stars of the show for our table were the livers, gizzards, and hearts. They were absolute perfection – crispy, seasoned impeccably, and served piping hot. It was also a unique and pleasant surprise to see chicken hearts featured on the menu. Equally impressive were the onion rings. While more akin to shoestring onions, they were undeniably some of the best we’ve ever had. They were perfectly crispy, remarkably un-greasy, and well-seasoned.
The fried chicken itself received mixed reviews at our table. While good, some found the breading a bit too thick. There was also a distinct flavor, perhaps from a buttermilk soak, that wasn’t a universal favorite among our group.
However, the sides largely redeemed any chicken quibbles. The green beans were cooked to perfection – flavorful, not mushy, and boasting plenty of onion. The German potato salad was a new experience for our table and, unfortunately, didn’t win us over; however, we suspect this is more a personal preference as we’ve had similar experiences with it elsewhere! The spaghetti, on the other hand, was a resounding success. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the sauce tasted homemade, thick, and rich.
Our meal deal also included two desserts that ended the meal on a high note. The carrot cake was truly excellent, with a thick, creamy, and not-overly-sweet cream cheese icing. We enjoyed the cheesecake the following day, and it was everything cheesecake should be – incredibly thick and perfectly textured.
Overall, Chicken Mary’s offers a charming dining experience with outstanding service and some truly exceptional takes on classic comfort food sides. While the chicken itself might elicit varied opinions, the other offerings are more than worth the visit.
… moreFrom the moment we walked in, the service was excellent and attentive. Our server went above and beyond, even assisting us with splitting the bill to accommodate our work credit card – a small detail that made a big difference.
The true stars of the show for our table were the livers, gizzards, and hearts. They were absolute perfection – crispy, seasoned impeccably, and served piping hot. It was also a unique and pleasant surprise to see chicken hearts featured on the menu. Equally impressive were the onion rings. While more akin to shoestring onions, they were undeniably some of the best we’ve ever had. They were perfectly crispy, remarkably un-greasy, and well-seasoned.
The fried chicken itself received mixed reviews at our table. While good, some found the breading a bit too thick. There was also a distinct flavor, perhaps from a buttermilk soak, that wasn’t a universal favorite among our group.
However, the sides largely redeemed any chicken quibbles. The green beans were cooked to perfection – flavorful, not mushy, and boasting plenty of onion. The German potato salad was a new experience for our table and, unfortunately, didn’t win us over; however, we suspect this is more a personal preference as we’ve had similar experiences with it elsewhere! The spaghetti, on the other hand, was a resounding success. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the sauce tasted homemade, thick, and rich.
Our meal deal also included two desserts that ended the meal on a high note. The carrot cake was truly excellent, with a thick, creamy, and not-overly-sweet cream cheese icing. We enjoyed the cheesecake the following day, and it was everything cheesecake should be – incredibly thick and perfectly textured.
Overall, Chicken Mary’s offers a charming dining experience with outstanding service and some truly exceptional takes on classic comfort food sides. While the chicken itself might elicit varied opinions, the other offerings are more than worth the visit.
Erik Neilson
Chicken Mary’s is a quintessential, small town, midwest diner. There is a long-standing rivalry with chicken Annie’s which is a couple hundred ft down the street in the middle of nowhere. These two restaurants were actually featured on Food Wars which was a travel channel show.
Everything inside is old; like 70’s old. The decorations, the tables and chairs, and most of the customers. I’m sorry to say it wasn’t very clean. The decorations were dusty .Went on a Thursday night and it was not busy or empty. No music in the dining area, low ceilings , dark lighting the silence was deafening. The wait staff were mostly young and friendly. German coleslaw was cabbage and vinegar with a little pepper, green beans were either canned or overcooked, but I came for the chicken! Thick crunchy breading but under seasoned. Chicken tastes brined, very moist. I came to try Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s and decide who is best. Truthfully, I wasn’t impressed by either but would favor Chicken Annie’s slightly. You can read my review about the competition. Keep in mind, these are small diners literally surrounded by farmland. This is not fine dining, not a trendy restaurant in a revitalized downtown. For what it is and where it is, it’s passable, cheap, classic Midwest food.
… moreEverything inside is old; like 70’s old. The decorations, the tables and chairs, and most of the customers. I’m sorry to say it wasn’t very clean. The decorations were dusty .Went on a Thursday night and it was not busy or empty. No music in the dining area, low ceilings , dark lighting the silence was deafening. The wait staff were mostly young and friendly. German coleslaw was cabbage and vinegar with a little pepper, green beans were either canned or overcooked, but I came for the chicken! Thick crunchy breading but under seasoned. Chicken tastes brined, very moist. I came to try Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s and decide who is best. Truthfully, I wasn’t impressed by either but would favor Chicken Annie’s slightly. You can read my review about the competition. Keep in mind, these are small diners literally surrounded by farmland. This is not fine dining, not a trendy restaurant in a revitalized downtown. For what it is and where it is, it’s passable, cheap, classic Midwest food.
Murray Scott
The competition for fried chicken establishments is high! We really enjoyed Chicken Mary’s. The service was super friendly, and the food came out very quickly and was very good. We had the family style, and it came with onion rings, chicken, and three sides. It was a HUGE amount of food. Next time, we will get the smaller portion. Onion rings tasted hot and came so fast. The chicken was really good, and we had mac n cheese, german slaw, and baked potatoes. Definitely will be back!
… moreAshley F
If I could give more than five stars I would. Highly recommend Chicken Mary’s. Cannot recommend enough! Hands-down, one of the best places/service I have ever received at a restaurant.
From the moment I walked in, I was met with great hospitality. The place has original location charm written all over it!
I asked for recommendations from my servers. Per Keesha’s recommendations, I ended up ordering a sweet tea, small onion rings, two dark meat chicken thighs, one dark meat chicken leg, the German potato salad, German slaw, and mashed potatoes and gravy.
Hands-down, the chicken thighs were the best chicken I’ve had in my life. Wonderful mix of flavor and crunch, so tender it was nearly falling off the bone. Masterful flavor. The German potato salad was a different consistency than I’ve seen, but the flavor was out of this world and so was the German slaw. The gravy is so creamy and the spice ratio is spot on. The ranch is homemade too!
Keesha and Natasa were so very sweet and kind to me. They were attentive, the recommendations were stellar, and they showed me compassion including a hug when I needed it most. They are both amazing!
I cannot stress enough to try Chicken Mary’s. If you have not, add it to your list and make the trip. Please go see Keesha and Natasa, and give kudos to the young chef in the kitchen as well!
… moreFrom the moment I walked in, I was met with great hospitality. The place has original location charm written all over it!
I asked for recommendations from my servers. Per Keesha’s recommendations, I ended up ordering a sweet tea, small onion rings, two dark meat chicken thighs, one dark meat chicken leg, the German potato salad, German slaw, and mashed potatoes and gravy.
Hands-down, the chicken thighs were the best chicken I’ve had in my life. Wonderful mix of flavor and crunch, so tender it was nearly falling off the bone. Masterful flavor. The German potato salad was a different consistency than I’ve seen, but the flavor was out of this world and so was the German slaw. The gravy is so creamy and the spice ratio is spot on. The ranch is homemade too!
Keesha and Natasa were so very sweet and kind to me. They were attentive, the recommendations were stellar, and they showed me compassion including a hug when I needed it most. They are both amazing!
I cannot stress enough to try Chicken Mary’s. If you have not, add it to your list and make the trip. Please go see Keesha and Natasa, and give kudos to the young chef in the kitchen as well!
Laminda Thompson
I called and placed an order for curb side pick up. I specifically ordered two wish bones. They brought my order out took my money and didn’t say anything. When I opened the food I only had one wish bone and one breast. I went and knock on the door. Twice was finally told I had to go to the front. So I went in. Waited for someone to talk to me. Was told they did have any more wish bones and it would be another 12 minutes. When I had already waited 20 plus minutes for my order. If they would have told me I order or when they brought me my food I would have taken it off. No one said anything.
… moreMichelle Crawford
Food was great as always, however customer service has went way down hill. The last two times we went for a pick up order and had to wait more than 20 minutes with very few cars in the parking lot. Most recently tonight 12/7/25 I couldn’t get through on the phone so I placed a pickup order through door dash and when we got there we waited almost 30 minutes to get our food and one of the workers every ten minutes would come out and say we’re waiting on this item, now we’re waiting on this other item, I’m sorry we’re extremely busy which they were not there was only like six cars in the parking lot. I love the food but I think there help and customer service could use some restructuring. I will give it some time and try again. Feeling hopeful!
… moreByron Shefchik
I loved the German slaw, the German potato salad, and the onion rings.
… moreJ M (Country Jack)
Just like I remember from growing up. Always a place to go for special occasions. But this time the chicken was overcooked and dry. I was really surprised that it was. But, everyone was happy to eat it and the spaghetti was delicious as it has been for years. Definitely a good idea to visit if you are in southeast Kansas, near Frontenac.
… moreDoug & Debbie
The Onion rings are awesome. The Chicken Fried steak was very good as well. I’ll go back again someday.
… moreJerry Turner
My childhood memories here are priceless going back to the late 1960’s. Family would meet here after church services in Fort Scott. Now I’m Visiting from South Florida and flew into St.Louis to road trip on Historic Route 66. But this was a planned stop and worth driving out of the way. I know the first item you order is the Onion Rings. I was in heaven, they must of pulled them right out of the fryer and straight to our table. O’ so good . Chicken was amazingly good and had leftovers to take to my Uncles, we were going to visit and ordered another Onion Ring to go. As soon as we arrived at my Uncle’s house, he grabbed the Onion Rings and put a hand full in his air fryer and couldn’t get them in his belly fast enough and then he welcomed us to his home.
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