D.J. Start
The chicken and potato salad are so good. Fried chicken was light with a great crisp. I don’t think it can be made any better. Food came out fast and it is a shabby place but who cares, when the food is that good! There is a $11 lunch with 3 pieces of chicken, fries, roll, coleslaw and a super good sweet tea.
… moreJames Lyons
Best fried chicken you can eat with hot crinkle fries to go with it. Food comes out in a timely manner and is hot and fresh. You can also order hamburger baskets also. Dine in or take out. Definitely recommend you stop by and check out the menu for delicious food.
… moreFirmlyanchored
I couldn’t leave Columbia without stopping here. I love fried chicken and Bernie’s does not disappoint! The staff and ordering are super efficient. If you love fried chicken this is the place. Ask for the banana pudding though, I didn’t see it on the overhead menu. Prices are great. Three piece special with a drink, slaw and fries under $10 dollars. You can’t beat that nowadays!
… moreScott Tulk
I ordered the two piece breast meal.
My food came out quickly even though it was right in the middle of dinner rush.
The chicken was fantastic! Crispy delicious skin and tender and juicy on the inside.
Crispy french fries and coleslaw came as my sides. Both of those were great too!
I look forward to visiting again
… moreMike Lewis
I don’t get to go as much as I would like but when I do I realize how much I enjoy it.
… moreBruce InCharlotte
I’m not sure what sparked the craving, but as I passed through Columbia at lunchtime, fried chicken suddenly seemed like the only answer. I asked Yelp for the highest‑rated spot and ended up here.
The place was bustling, with most of the parking lot full, yet the ordering process moved quickly. By the time I returned from the restroom, my number was already being called. I had ordered a three‑piece meal with double cole slaw in place of fries and a sweet tea. Settling in at a table, I dug in.
The cole slaw leaned too far on the sweet side for my taste, though the texture was crisp and fresh. I skipped the dinner roll and the tea, focusing instead on the chicken. It was thoroughly cooked, meaty, and satisfying. Not especially spicy or bold in flavor, but solidly good.
This isn’t a fancy establishment. The tables and floor may not be spotless, but the food delivers. Best fried chicken I’ve ever had? No. Still, it was very good, and worth the stop.
… moreRowdy Ross
Good Hot and Fresh Fried Chicken.
Great local spot to eat with good food along with a nice home town feel.
… moreTimothy Mirrer
Got the special, 3pc chicken with fries, roll and slaw. The chicken was very juicy (not greasy) and very flavorful, crinkle cut fries were good and crispy as well! Definitely lived up to the hype.
… moreLeslie Touassi
Wow! Such an awesome local gem!! The chicken is as advertised – juicy and crispy!! The portions are perfect! We got the 4 piece dinner. The old school vibe and friendly service is a great reason to eat in, but many were taking big meals to-go. Definitely recommend the lemonade.
… moreKeki Whit
The food was hot and tasty. However, I prefer Zestos chicken. The customer service was great, and the service was quick during lunch hours.
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