Champion Chicken

I've been going to Champion Chicken for over 50 years through a few owners. I was in the area today looking for lunch to pick up to share with a friend. I saw that it's again under new ownership, so was a bit nervous. I believe it was the owner who took my order; chicken tenders plus an order of fries- $11. Cheaper than fast food and extremely tasty; nice well rounded spices. The fries were obviously fresh. It's not much to look at yet, but I hope she does well so everyone gets a chance to check out the varied menu; standards plus soul food. She was so very nice and friendly. Get in there!

Came by for takeout. Current reviews made me skeptical initially, but I'm glad I gave it a shot anyway. Now I'm a repeat customer and whenever we are craving homestyle fried chicken, this is high on my list. Portions are generous and the rates are from the early 2000s, win win folks.

Not what it used to be. before the pandemic I ate there almost every week and often had the chicken, it was well ,seasoned , if a tad salty. I just had it again a tonight and it was cooked fine but now has absolutely no seasoning whatsoever. it's now owned by Ashelys BBq, the BBq is excellent and I will keep coming back for that, but I won't make the mistake of ordering the chicken, it's just not the original champion chicken recipe. Fries were also disappointing, the usual factory fries with the fake crispy coating, kinda like Burger King's . coleslaw and cornbread were good. For chicken similar to what champion chicken used to be, go to Butler Inn instead, it's excellent.

I've had the chicken... OMG! Amazing! I've had the pizza. Holy Moses !!!! Over the top! I have nothing but good things to say about the food I've had at this place. I just wish I lived closer!

Ordered to go. Mashed potatoes were cold and the cover not secured so potatoes were all over the inside of the bag. The gravy must be powdered and made with water. It was also cold and completely broken apart. It looked like cloudy water with with floating specs in it. The French fries were under cooked and soggy. The mushrooms also cold and missing the sauce. The chicken we ordered was an 8 piece tub- it should be 2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 wings, 2 drumsticks. What we got was 1 breast, 3 thighs, and 5 drumsticks. What a disaster. Not even close to the quality of the former owners. We grew up on Champion Chicken. It's so disappointing to see this happen to what was a classic Milwaukee institution. I don't often share a negative experience but this was our 4th time ordering and unfortunately each visit has been similar with multiple issues.

I'm sad to say, champion chicken has been suffering a massive decline since new ownership took over a few years ago. My mom and I - who have been going to champion chicken for decades - decided to try them out for dine in. We haven't eaten at champion chicken since pre-Covid so we thought we would give it a try and see what has changed. Wow. What an awful place. Don't be fooled into thinking this is a restaurant. It's not. It's transformed into a very seedy bar. Most of the tables have been replaced with a dance floor and the tables under the glass atrium have been replaced with couches. They BLAST rap music to an unbearably obnoxious level and the whole place is extremely dim and grungy looking. This is no longer a restaurant - it's a bar and and nightclub that serves sub-par fried chicken. I understand the owners wanted to focus more on making it a bar, but the bar area took over the whole restaurant. Why couldn't they leave half of the restaurant alone so that people who want to dine-in can still have a comfortable, quiet place to do so?It was so sad to see the state of champion chicken. As a long time customer, I won't be returning.

Whenever I have a chicken craving, this is my go to place! Always consistent, hot and tasty chicken. The fries are just standard and nothing to write home about but the chicken makes up for it. The coleslaw is pretty good too. It was supposed to come with custard but it seem to have been forgotten this trip and my prior trip as well. But, got my chicken fix and I'm good for a while.

So here's my take on the new owners. It's definitely not the same Champion Chicken that once was. They've changed the menu to be more like their sister store NYPD pizza on North Avenue. There's a little bit of something for everyone. They have appetizers, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and wraps along with salads and soups.I decided just to pop in for some takeout. I went with the Italian sandwich because the guy at the register said it was one of his favorites. One thing he stated that he liked about it was that it came with a side of dipping sauce Aka Au jus. Well when I got home there was barely any au jus in the container to dip the sandwich in which was very unfortunate. He also said that they Giardiniera on it and there was barely any whatsoever.The beef tasted fine and I got American cheese on it but the bread was a little on the greasy side. The french fries weren't bad. I also ordered some eggroll wrapped mozzarella sticks which were quite delicious. I did really like the marinara sauce that came with it.I will probably give them a try again in the future. Maybe order a pizza and see how that is.

Championship wings are the worst wings ever. I will never buy them again. They throw scraps in the bag. They should not be allowed to sell any food.

Once upon a time this place had great chicken. What the heck happened??? Did the previous owners not leave behind their recipe?? Overcooked, dried out or rubbery chick is now on the menu. Steer clear of you're looking for tasty chicken.