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The Magnet Fried Chicken in Penfield
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Penfield, Monroe County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Phone: +1 585-752-2449
Site: http://themagnetfriedchicken.com/
Site: http://themagnetfriedchicken.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–8:30PM
- Tuesday:11AM–8:30PM
- Wednesday:11AM–8:30PM
- Thursday:11AM–8:30PM
- Friday:11AM–8:30PM
- Saturday:11AM–8:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Amazing Pesto Salad!!! And Chicken Philly Cheese steak on Texas Toast was super fantastic. Loved the fries too. Took the Fried potato rings home to the 15 yr old. Nice little seating area outside too. My hubby and I enjoyed ourselves.
We tried this place out after being told they had the best chicken fingers in town. Was not disappointed! Very tender while being perfectly crispy on the outside. At first they seem a little pricey, but youre paying for quality, and the tenders are very large - 3 of them is a meal by itself! To top it off, the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Well be back!
This place makes great chicken sandwiches. Better than any other place I have ever eaten a chicken sandwich , and Ive eaten at a lot of places. Chicken has fresh breading and is thick and juicy. Mac and cheese is unbelievable as well as the Mac salad. Highly recommend!
Visited for the first time recently and the chicken sandwich I had was absolutely fantastic! The Mac salad was possibly the best Ive ever had. We enjoyed our meal out on the patio in the sun. What a wonderful little gem! Ill be visiting again for sure.
Best chicken sandwich ever!!! Great variety of different fried chicken sandwiches on Texas toast or brioche buns and they have great homemade loaded ribbon fries(potato chips). They have chicken finger plates as well as salads and a tofu sandwich for non meat eaters. Would highly recommend!!!
Outside of Nashville, by far the best hot chicken I’ve ever had. Quality chicken and done perfect. Keep coming back
This is a really freaking good chicken sandwich. I got the traditional Magnet sandwich and loaded ribbon fries and both are amazing. The fries portion was huge- you could definitely split an order between 2 people but you probably wont want to.
Literally the best chicken sandwiches Ive ever had in my life. Honestly, everything from here is slammin.. The mac and cheese is so cheesy. 🤤 Also, their customer service is top notch. The employees are always happy and kind. If I could give this place more stars I would. Worth every penny.
Best chicken sandwich Ive ever had. Ordered two sandwiches, ribbon fries, and cajun corn. Order came up quickly, maybe 10-15 minutes. People behind the counter were super friendly and pleasant.
Certainly the best chicken sandwich Ive had in Rochester! I always get either the Chick-Mi Banh Mi sandwich, or the Cali Chick. Ive heard good things about the other sandwiches as well. Ive yet to be less than happy with the food. Their salads are also good, especially for the price.
I have not been there since winter and I was pleased to see outdoor seating is a busy restaurant. The word is out the chick magnet has an amazing sandwich. The chef and crew came to the counter she thinks movie efficiently and the food does not disappoint.
The sandwiches were fantastic, the chicken was crispy and juicy. Full of flavor! Orders are cooked when you order but they get them right to you as fast as possible! Will be going here again!
Hands down, without a doubt, the best chicken sandwich Ive ever had in my life. I had the smokey chick. The piece of chicken was gargantuan, and juicy all the way through. The breading was light and perfectly crispy. Bacon is always a welcome addition, along with the very nice BBQ sauce. Coleslaw and smoked gouda are the icing on the cake. Serving the sandwich on Texas toast is brilliant. And best of all, the price is right. Monstro sandwich is an excellent value. I promise to be a regular customer. BRAVO!
AKA Chick MagnetSo delish! The sandwiches are huge so could be easily shared. This is a special treat for me…if I’ve had a difficult day, we order this for dinner. Batter is crispy and delicious, chicken always cooked, tender and moist. Only difficult thing…choosing which one to order. ;)
You better get to this place quickly. They are going to explode and the line will be out the door by summer. The food is just fantastic and the staff is fast and friendly. The best Chicken sandwiches my wife and I have ever had. Period.
Ive never had a better chicken sandwich. I didnt even know chicken could taste this good before chick magnet. Their spicy buffalo sandwich is stupid good. You do not even need to order a sandwich here to enjoy it, their salads are insane, their chicken and waffles is good, even their plant-chick sandwich is pretty solid. if you think you can handle spice, ask them for the spiciest option. you will be humbled. great place, and a great addition to rochester
So glad we stopped here, friendly staff. Delicious food, affordable prices, not far from home and plenty of parking. If your in the Penfield area this a must place. Take it from me @twopeasinapod19. We were happy to ring the bell for great chicken. Well done guys.
We love this place! Everyone is so friendly and the chicken is bomb. Any flavor sandwich you pick is so good, you can’t lose. Loved the Buffalo in particular and their version of banh mi.
A friend of ours delivered us some lunch today and it was rather tasty. The chicken was well good and coating was crispy. I would have preferred a little more sauce but I’ll request that next time now that I know. The nest was a tiny bit over cooked but had good flavor. Would try some other items on the menu and would recommend it.
The chicken was very good, but the price was exactly that pricey for what you receive. You get JUST a sandwich the rest is extra and it adds up quickly. Also there is NO HANDICAPPED PARKING and the ramp to the restaurant has a terrible lip at the entrance that would be hard to get a wheelchair over. It looks like their working on the outside so I hope it gets fixed.
So happy to discover Chick Magnet and their amazing chicken sandwiches! Service is friendly and everything made to order, short wait times. Hubby loves the Nest which are their homemade chips.
The chicken is AMAZING! Run don’t walk to get the crispest, freshest chicken sandwich in Rochester. Highly recommend the loaded nest fries and the Smoky Chick !
Ive eaten here many times, and the food has always been incredible all around (from quality to pricing). What prompted me to write this review was the amazing customer service I received from one of the owners, Riley.When we brought our order home one night, we realized one of the items wasnt what we thought we had ordered. We called the restaurant confused, and as the employee went to hand the phone off the call dropped. It was then that I realized I was the one who had made the mistake when ordering, so I accepted that and we enjoyed what we had anyways. Over the course of our dinner, I had missed a call from the owner, who left a voicemail stating that he wanted to make the situation right, and would drive out what we wanted to us. I immediately called him back and explained that I had made a mistake, but I thanked him for his concern. Even then, he still offered to deliver us the item we had intended to order.It is clear that Chick Magnet cares about their customers, and is willing to go the extra mile even when the blame lies solely on the customer for a mistake. You definitely have a customer for life here!
Wow, that was some delicious chicken. Staff was patient while we scanned the menu and brought it out quickly. Portions and taste well worth the price. This was worth the drive.
Incredible! Some of the best fried chicken Ive ever had! Fingers are crispy and juicy, and the sandwiches are HUGE!I cannot wait to try the entire menu!
The food was absolutely unreal! We ordered online and picked up our food in about 20 min. The chicken was so crispy but so juicy! The chicken fingers were HUGE. The outdoors was so cute and the staff was so friendly! They really cared about doing a good job! Highly recommend.
Weve gone twice now and were very impressed both times. The breading on the chicken is delicious and the chicken is juicy. My favorite is the Nashville tenders and the Mac and cheese.
Ok so let me start off by saying this place is PEAK flavortown. These ribbon fries are perfectly dressed and taste perfectly cooked! I ordered the Spicy chick along with the fries, and let me tell you folks - this sandwich is GANGSTER. The perfect amount of heat combined with their sauce and pickles adds up to be the best chicken sandwich this fried food fanatic has ever tasted. Highly recommended to everyone. Don’t sleep on this place!
Current food truck turn brick and mortar restaurant.If you want a really good, and I mean really good chicken sandwich this is the place to go..Staffvery friendly and patient while we made our order selection.
Ordered yesterday while the kids were at the dentist next door. Tasted good until 30 minutes later non stop bethroom visits. Woke up in serious pain in the middle of the night went to the hospital diagnosed with food poisoning. Never again will I eat there or recommend it.
I ordered the Nashville tenders and it was exquisite. The flavoring mixed with the toast and chicken combine to form the greatest chicken I have ever tasted.
Really surprised by how good this sandwich was. I got the Spicy chicken which had pickles and it was incredible. Not the prettiest looking sandwich in the world but who cares. It was huge and delicious. It wasnt overwhelmingly spicy it just had a good flavor to it. The only knock I have on this place is their menu doesnt have fries which is seriously disappointing. I hope they read reviews and decide to add fries to the menu.
Excellently fried chicken. I am so glad theyve added the salads. Had the Thai salad for lunch today. It was delicious and less than a salad at Wegmans.
So much promise...but it didnt deliver. The order-taker was friendly, so it started out great. I ordered their original flagship sandwich. It comes on Texas toast with their magnet sauce and pickles surrounding a large fried chicken breast. Should have been amazing, right? Unfortunately, the chicken appears to have gone directly from the fryer oil into the sandwich instead of being rested for a minute or two. The little wisp of lettuce they put on it takes the brunt of the oil and was a soggy wilted piece of sadness when I got the sandwich. The freshness of crispy lettuce would have been welcome. The sauce and pickles were good, nothing special, and the chicken was good despite having no post-fry seasoning. The problem is the toast as a vehicle. With my first bite, the toast simply fell apart and sauce, pickles, and chicken escaped around my hand and onto the plate. I tried to hold it all together to no avail as it continued to degrade with each bite. I dont know if this was also because of the oil or if the bread is simply a wrong choice for the size and shape of the chicken. If it had been on a toasted bun, it would have held together. I ended up throwing away half the sandwich because it had fallen completely apart and I didnt have a fork.
Dude this place is incredible. They have crispy fried chicken- and gluten free options which is sick cause I have celiac! Idk if they use separate fry baskets or not but tbqh their chicken fingers are so good I’ll roll the dice man
Delicious food, great service, big portions for the $. Maybe the only downside is its a little tricky to get in/out off 441, go around to liberty st on 5 mile line rd and come in the back.
This is by far the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The chicken is very tender and crispy. The portions are also very big. Please give this place a try if you are contemplating going... You will not be disappointed!
First time to Chick Magnet was enjoyable. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Plump and moist. Crispy coating was tasty but could use more seasoning. Texas toast was well toasted and thick cut as expected. Onion relish was delicious. Coal slaw was a bit bland. Needed some tang. Service was quick and friendly.
Best chicken I have ever had. The plate us a must try!
The chicken sandwiches were gynormous and crispy AND moist! The nest was light and crispy. The management was super nice! Well be visiting this hidden 💎 again! Thank you Chick Magnet!
Best waffle chicken sandwich and best Mac n cheese I have ever had! Mmmmmmmm! Thank you for being so great and thanks for the fast service.
Today was my first time after several friends recommend your little joint. That was the best chicken sandwich Ive ever tasted. First time but it wont be my last!
The ribbon fries! You dont see these at other restaurants & the price is very reasonable. The chicken is also the 🐐 goat
Mediocre. Spice is just cajun powder. Toppings are little to none.
Everything was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy and the chips were excellent. The price is also very reasonable
Discovered by accident while in the area and the pictures of the food drew me in. Quick service, friendly staff and DELICIOUS food. Will definitely go again.
Ordered The Magnet and some ribbon chips. Believe the hype! Best chicken sandwich joint in Rochester!
One of the better chicken sandwich places Ive been to. My sandwich portion was pretty big, Unique variety of sandwiches to choose from
Great service and amazing food, you may wait 10 to 15 mins depending but thats because you can hear them fry the chicken, blows Chick-fil-A out of the water
Nice local joint for good food on the go
We had high recommendations after a friend told us about it and the sandwiches exceeded them! Big sandwiches, freshly battered. The chicken was very moist with good flavor! The salads had good flavor also and you cant forget a birds nest! Very good. Excited to go back!
Seriously amazing food at a great price! Cant beat their chicken sandwich, its huge and delicious! Hands down one of the best chicken sandwiches Ive ever had. Their sides are amazing too! Everyone was friendly and customer service was great! Hope you guys keep up the great business!
The true winner of the chicken sandwich wars is this local small business with what seems to be a real chef at the helm. They let you pick your own level of spicy and if you pick right, unlike fast food, the claims of spiciness are credible.
This place is A M A Z I N G! Great chicken sandwiches, mac n’ cheese and “nest” potatoes. Everything is made fresh and it is delicious! We’re ringing the bell virtually, it was the best chicken sandwich I have had!
Really awesome chicken sandwiches, hot chicken, and quick service. Sides were ok. Definitely a go to lunch joint!
Wow, had the Smokey (BBQ sause & coleslaw), daaaayyyuuum thats a good chicken sandwich. Great staff, clean store! If this place served cocktails, I would probably move into a motorhome in the parking lot!
Wow. Some of the best fried chicken Ive ever had. So so good.
I RARELY write a place a review. We stopped in yesterday for the first time and holy balls the food was amazing! A big, thick, juicy piece of chicken cooked perfectly on Texas toast. Not sure what dressing they make for it but wowwwwwwww. Im pretty critical of food and havnt had a chicken Sammy this good since Superfly DMC closed. Ill BE BACK!
I dont know how they do it but this fried chicken is not oily. Its delicious. The loaded sandwiches are definitely worth the price, and the pictures arent enhanced- the sandwich is really that big. My favorite is the Chick Mi. Love everything about the place.
We got a couple sandwiches and other items to try from Chick Magnet today. To begin, the restaurant looks nice and the staff are friendly.But when it comes to the food, Im not really impressed. We tried the club, original, and Philly. The quality of the meat and bread was very good (even after a 15 minute drive). But the chicken was missing seasoning. I also tried the Mac & Cheese which was okay and the Mac Salad. I honestly dont recommend the Mac Salad because there was no flavor.But the homemade chips were awesome with the perfect amount of salt. You could even throw on some other spices if youre into that.Maybe today just wasnt the best day, so I recommend making an opinion for yourself. Im happy to support local restaurants, and Ill definitely be back for the chips and maybe to try a salad!
Chick Magnet is Awesome! We have gone several times and they Never disappoint. They have Gluten Free also which my kid who had celiacs loves. I highly recommend this place. Thank you to the Owner Riley.
Food was amazing and so were the staff!! Friendly, quick and fresh!
Ive been on a quest for the best fried chicken sandwich in Rochester. My qualifications? Raised in the Deep South by a Southern mamma who made perfect fried chicken five nights a week. I havent tried every fcs yet, theres about 4 places left in my list, but so far, Chick Magnet is hands down superior. They use a tempura-like batter and Texas toast bread, with a great mayo- based sauce. And its HUGE, and every time I think Ill never finish this... but I do. Nice people too. Im gettin hungry just writing this...
Very very good chicken sandwich. I had the Magnet and the wife had the Spicy. We had a couple orders of The Loaded Nest. We loved it all. I will be back and look forward to trying everything on the menu. Thanks for choosing Penfield. We will support you and spread the word.Update 3/10/21 - really impressed by Chick Magnet. The ordering process, the service (very nice when you pick up a takeout order) and the quality, taste etc., its just all around great. It seems as though its getting better. Maybe the equipment is all seasoned with chicken now and that makes it better? Have no idea but it continues to be one of our very favorite places for takeout.
Omg. We just went in for the first time. Hands down the best moist tenders. Mac and cheese was amazing. Chicken sand-which was so good! Everyone has to try this place they will fall in love .
I have to say, I really enjoyed the original sandwich, but I wasn’t super duper impressed. I mean, it was excellent, but not life changing.That being said, the Nashville hot—although, I suspect, is possibly not as spicy as some might want—is a masterpiece. The seasoning and pickle/fried chicken balance of flavors makes for virtual perfection. My only gripe is that sometimes the Texas toast makes for a slightly too greasy sandwich—though it also adds a lot (perhaps they could try only toasting the inside of the bread?)I highly recommend also getting either the loaded nest (super good, but super sinful), or mac n cheese and sharing with a friend. They give you a ton of food and you likely won’t be able to finish it by yourself. I’m a big eater and I’ve found that I really can’t order a side unless I’m sharing.In addition, the owner and staff are both incredibly nice and they always have your order hot and ready on time. Don’t miss out on this place, it’s one of Rochester’s best.
In an increasingly crowded Rochester cuisine niche Chick Magnet stands out. Of all the fried chicken places Ive tried in the past few months they came out on top. Many sandwich choices, excellent sides, and of course moist yet crispy chicken. Its hard to find a good balance, but they certainly did it. Just enough breading, juicy but well cooked chicken. We will be back soon to try more sandwiches!
Great food friendly staff. Chicken sandwiches are amazing!!
Drove from Buffalo yesterday with my husband just to get a Chick Magnet sandwich! It is the best chicken sandwich we have ever eaten! I don’t know what they do to the chicken but it is super moist and the flavor is delicious! And the loaded nest chips were delightful! It was well worth the drive! We will definitely be back again and again so we can try all the chicken varieties!! Do yourself a favor and go get one, your tastebuds will thank you!!
Confirmed best chicken sandwich in 585 - consistent every time & greet service
Amazing service and delicious food!! While the prices might seem high for a sandwich, etc... the portions are HUGE and the value is tremendous! I even tried the Thai chick salad with grilled chicken and it was great too.Recommendations:- Chick Magnet sandwich- The Loaded Nest- 585 Fingers (three HUGE fingers!!)- Southern Smokey Green Beans- Thai Chick Salad if looking for healthier optionCan’t wait to head back again!! Thanks to Jeff and Riley for bringing this to Rochester!!!
Food was great! Ingredients are very fresh. Glad to have these guys in town.
My wife and I heard wonderful things about this restaurant, so naturally we drove 1.5 hours just to try it out. From start to finish this place was amazing! The online ordering with specific times for pickup is spot on! The owners and employees greet you with a warm smile and a greeting when you walk in. But this is all nothing compared to the delicious food! We prefer a smokey chick with a loaded nest and smokey green beans. If youre in the area, you need to try out this place. Its incredible!!! Even with the rising gas prices, we WILL be back many more times!
Amazing chicken sandwich and nest of chips 🤤 love the journey from food truck to brick and mortar! Great job guys and keep it up!
Best fried chicken place around! Food is excellent and staff is awesome! Highly recommend
My wife and I were lucky enough to have some Chick Magnet sandwiches when we drove up for a day at Other Half Brewery. We were blown away by the creative varieties, the service, and the branding is excellent too. Great guys, who make one heck of a chicken sandwich. Wish they were closer, we would be there every day and we highly recommend the loaded nest!
This past Summer, I was following the Chick Magnet food truck all around town (like a magnet!), so I am ecstatic about the new restaurant and regular business hours. This place has the best variety of fried chicken sandwiches that I’ve ever had; The Popeye Chicken sandwich has nothing on the Cali Chick, Spicy Chick, or the Philly Chick sandwiches. I also like the fact that their food are consistent, which includes their massive size chicken and sandwiches, and most importantly the food is always tasty. Yes, this is every food lovers dream place, and every Vegetarians weakness and worst nightmare.
Friendly, quick service on tasty food. The chicken fingers are very large and a good value. We tried two different sandwiches and they were both very good. I could only eat half for lunch and saved the other half for dinner. I saw the staff taking the internal temperature of the chicken and that made me very happy! They also followed all COVID protocols.
Love! This place is a great addition to the Penfield community!I have now ordered take out 3 times and each has been as yummy as the last! We have ordered the original, club chick, Cali chick, smokey chick, Millsy chick (twice), and the buffalo chick. Everything has been perfectly seasoned, not too saucy, bread is nice and toasty, and the chicken is so juicy! Very high quality chicken is used.The staff is very friendly and the location looks very clean (nice to see during these days off a pandemic).You have a loyal customer right here! Chick Magnet is better than the more expensive places that *bubble* up around the city! 😏
Just got lunch for our entire office. Awesome. Im not a big chicken sandwich fan, but this is no ordinary chicken sandwich. And the test of any Sandwich restaurant are the sides. Cole slaw incredible. Nest fries excellent. Worth the trip to Penfield.Menu seemed pricey until we ate it. Its not pricey, its that good.Chick Filet ? Not even close.Update 10-20-21 - Continues to be awesome. And their salads have added a new dimension. No Wendys salad ever again.........
The owners were my neighbors. They are the nicest family! Ive had their Chick Magnet chicken sandwiches a lot and they are THE BEST chicken sandwiches I have had. Better than any of the chains. Have one and you will see how much better a chicken sandwich can be!
Went for the first time today... amazing!! We tried the nashville fingers, the chick sandwich and the loaded nest fries!! The fingers are huge and the breading with the seasoning is delicious! The sandwich was just as good, and the butterfly loaded fries were dangerously good. Definitely will be going back!
Sorry you had to change your name because some LOSER didnt like it. LOVE YOUR CHICKANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
Chicken tenders and sandwiches are excellent. Their buffalo sauce is some of the best Ive had.Green beans and mac and cheese sides, they were average / on par with most other Rochester BBQ and chicken joints. House made chips are perfect for sampling all the sauces they make.
I never order takeout because food always gets soggy on the way home... not this place! That breading is so perfect that it stayed crispy. The chicken is tender, the flavors are delish! I will be back to try more. Get the Mac and cheese! Good job, guys!
Amazing food always efficient and has my food ready when I get there kind people and amazing food. Never hungry or left wanting
Great food, good prices. The chicken sandwich here is pretty great. Lots of flavor in all the food. Mac and cheese is great as well. Super cheesy. Overall good quality, good service, good food.
Best chicken sandwich ever. AND the service is as good as the food. We ordered about 10 sandwiches for lunch at the office and picked them up and got back and realized we were short 1 sandwich. Somebody drove over to our office immediately and dropped it off. Fresh. Hot. Free of charge. Smile on face.
Best chicken sandwiches in the Rochester area! We go there weekly for our chicken cravings. They recently started making salads as well, and the salads are just as great as the sandwiches are. Cant wait for them to start their Friday Fish Frys.
Great fried chicken! Could possibly be best in Rochester!
Totally delicious, juicy, & super crispy chicken. Love the Nashville tenders— spicy & a little sweet, with pickles & delicious dipping sauce (although I could use about twice the amount of sauce- I’m a generous dipper!)Sandwiches are super tasty, love that they use Texas toast instead of rolls. Every sandwich we have tried so far has been outstanding, all showcasing the crispy AF chicken (I think they use some kind of voodoo to get it so crispy)I like that they offer a meat-alternative for folks who don’t/can’t eat meat.The mac and cheese is great- I like a baked, “solid” Mac and cheese (so disappointing when places serve that loose, neon orange “kid” mac and cheese, eww)— they do theirs right- real, homemade, and with that bit of tasty burnt cheese on the edges- yum!!The portions are GINORMO so take that into account when ordering! (I have teenage boys who are bottomless pits, so big portions are a bonus in my house!)Bottom line: food is awesome & fresh, staff is always super friendly, very easy to order online for pickup, and the prices are very reasonable.Hope Chick Magnet sticks around Penfield for a long time!
Chicken was/is fantastic, 3rd or 4th time decided to give the plate a try and that even greatly exceed expectations. Only thing I dont like is my weekly 20 minute drive to get the best chicken this side of the Mississippi.
First-time customer but not a last. Food was AWESOME, service was AWESOME
Good chicken sandwich, good service. Cute location
I didnt particularly enjoy my chicken sandwich.The flavors were okay, but I did not enjoy the textures. The whole thing, inside and out, was very greasy.The breading on the chicken was more like a battered fish fry, not a crispy chicken sandwich.
Just had dinner here for the first time and it was slammin! I got Nashville hot chicken strips. Normally other places I get them they’re a little TOO greasy/hot. These has a nice kick with a tonnn of flavor. Got a side of Mac n cheese and also Cajun corn. Both excellent as well, definitely will be back!
Just when you think youve had the best chicken sandwich ever....STOP! There is a whole nother level! I had the Smokey Chick, with smoked gouda, coleslaw, and bacon.Lunch time Nirvana! Order on line and Enjoy! Youre welcome! ☆☆☆☆▪︎
Best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The staff are so friendly and greet you as soon as you walk in the door. I have dined in twice and have felt very comfortable given the COVID situation. Whenever we dont want to cook dinner we always get Chick Magnet. We never had to wait long at all, seven minutes tops. My son is an extremely picky eater and only eats a handful of foods. He LOVES the chicken tenders here! The loaded nest is also AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and head over to Chick Magnet the staff and food will not disappoint!
I had a sandwich at the walworth farmers market last September when the chick magnet truck was there. So when I heard there was gonna be an actual restaurant I was psyched. Today my mom, sister and nephew came by and was able to get a seat at one of the three tables (it’s a very small place, be prepared to do takeout not eat inside....no biggie in my opinion!) most of the food was ready and they had most of my nephews threeTenders still cooking but one of the guys brought out the first one of the massive chicken that was ready out for my nephew so he didn’t have to watch us eat (joked the guy and I thought it was a class act move). We all had an excellent meal and will most certainly come back Friendly staff and I wish them the best. Glad to support a small business and will certainly be back! Thank you!
Our office ordered lunch from Chick Magnet for the first time today. Wow! The food is absolutely delicious and looks just like the pictures on their Instagram page. You know how some restaurants do not live up to the pictures. Well, Chick Magnet does. The food was piping hot, flavorful and the portion was plentiful. I already have plans to order again next week at the end of the workday and take dinner home!
Ooof! Delicious chicken sandwiches!!!! The Mac salad side was also so good - like something your aunt would make for a cookout! Great place.
This “ultimate chicken sandwich” is the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten! So many different options to satisfy everyone in your family. Great addition to the Penfield area...and an added bonus-the staff is pretty great as well!
For years the people closest to Chef Jeff have been urging him to allow the public to take part in the magic that is his food. It’s. About. Time. This chicken is next level delicious. There is a chicken sandwich (or 2 or 3) for everyone! If it were socially acceptable for a human to bathe in the magnetic sauce, my husband would have accomplished that feat a long time ago. You can taste the care and love that goes into each component of the dining experience from the canvas of the sandwich (that golden, juicy chicken) to the toppings and sides. Jeff is an actual artist. The only downside about this restaurant is that it’s not humanly possible to eat the entire menu in one sitting. Be prepared to make many, MANY trips to this establishment. The attraction is real, ya’ll.
Best chicken sandwich I ever had ‼️💪🏾
Today theyre supporting the penfield baseball team- I love to see a local place support their community. Incredible (massive) chicken sandwiches! Im a chef and dont mind saying this is the best chicken sandwich shop in the ROC area. Im be coming back often!
Loved the loaded potatoes. The chicken sandwich was delicious too!
I cant say enough about how phenomenal this experience was. The food was incredible. The staff was so excited about what they were doing and cooking. So glad to have this place in my backyard. Will DEFINITELY be coming back often.
The chicken sandwiches and ribbon fries were really good
The food here is delicious and my to go order was ready down to the minute.
Since I got the food here I dont even bother looking for alternative. 100% OF ORDERS WERE PERFECT.
My god...this chicken is too die for!!! I am so glad I took a chance the chick magnet sandwich is so good.
Awesome chicken, absolutely delicious!
Fantastic chicken sandwiches. Went with the classic and the bahn mi. Chicken was really light and crispy. Didnt feel oily at all. Will definitely be returning!
Those were some of the best chicken sandwiches Ive ever had in Rochester. Seemed pricey at first, but the sandwich size is very good size super tasty!
Best chicken sandwich Ive literally ever had. Everyone was so nice and the service was fast. Definitely recommend!!!!
Had Chick Magnet for lunch yesterday. It was hands down the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The chicken was huge. The bread was fantastic and the curly potato chips were awesome!!!!
In town on business and this place was recommended by the hotel staff. They weren’t kidding when they said best chicken sandwich in NY! Food was amazing.
Its great walking in for lunch and seeing 5 people working behind the counter on a Tuesday at noon. Food was delicious, service was kind and friendly. Spend your money at places like Chick Magnet!!! 100% will return.
Chicken sandwiches like no other! Perfectly toasted bread for a bun and crispy chicken with some tasty special sauce. Melt in your mouth goodness. 10/10 will be coming back.
Very crisp and juicy fried chicken on creative sandwiches. Friendly and accommodating staff, wonderful experience overall.
Easily one of the best sandwiches Ive had. Extremely impressive. The chicken on the sandwich is obviously top-notch, but the bread is what seals the deal.
Best chicken sandwich Ive ever had!!
Fast service! Amazing chicken! Friendly staff! Eat local!!!
Loved the chicken fingers. Best in Rochester!!
Well what can I say I came in and they told me they were all out of chicken breast.I was disappointed but I ordered some fingers, they told me it would be 15 min. While I was standing right there waiting some guy came in and they informed him they were out of chicken breast. Then someone came up and told her they had two breasts left. I didnt feel like making a big deal, I let the guy have it. Got a refund and wont be back.
I admit I didnt hear about the Chick Magnet before, but now that I have been here I can share with you that this is a restaurant you want to know about.
Amazing fried tofu sandwiches and reasonably priced!
We were so impressed. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Nice crispy skin and perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be back and highly recommend trying it.
First time in there …soon as I walked in I seen everyone working hard…everyone was very nice answering questions while still workin hard…smelled amazing …dying on the way home cause it smelled so good lol got home ate and everything Was absolutely amazing hands down 5 stars for sure and I’ll definitely be back
Delicious chicken sandwich, nice crispy chips, good coleslaw. The 2 meals could have fed 4 people.
Worthy of a Michelin Star. SO GOOD!
OMG !! the BEST chicken sandgwich ever ! Perfectly cooked, tender, juicy and crunchy all at the same time! Its like a party in your mouth !
The tofu sandwiches we’ve tried so far are amazing. It’s nice to see an entire menu of options for anyone that doesn’t consume meat instead of having only one or two.
Friendly staff and tasty food! The Loaded Nest is like nothing else...highly recommend!
First time here. Really good food, with many items on the menu to choose from. Nice people. Will go back
This is the first time we have tried Chick Magnet and it is fantastic. The sandwiches were huge and perfectly done. We plan on retuning very soon.
This is a great chicken place. Different chicken sandwiches. Their loaded chips are the best
Excellent food at a great price! Enjoyed the vegetarian chicken sandwich. Highly recommend to try this place out!
Best chicken ever. Very professional and friendly staff
The staff is amazing at Chick Magnet and the food is phenomenal. Try the Buffalo Chicken— my favorite!!! Can not wait to go back and try some more options.
Friendly staff, quick service, food was incredible!
Hi i am giving 3 stars chicken sandwich it hits ♨️ but i would have gave 5 stars but when ur sides dont hit very well that is a flagg on the field because they compliment the sandwich i order the mac and cheese expecting down home yummy goodness,but that is not what i got i glorified out the box tasting gummy texture mac and cheese not that creamy smoothe mouth watering seasoned goodness u yearn for ☹
Some of the best fried chicken I’ve had in a while! Price was very reasonable! Highly, highly recommend!
Food were excellent. Service was good. Love their Smokey Chick Salad. Will be going back to try their Chicken Sandwich.
Food was awesome! Staff was friendly and helpful, rather quick to get our order to us. Will definitely be back there again.
Popeyes chicken doesnt have anything on these guys chicken sandwiches, and you wont have to fight for em. Theyre a bit pricier (about 10 bucks a sandwich) but well worth it.
Food: Great!Sauce: So yummy.Sides: PerfectService: 10Everything was fantastic and we’ll be back!!!
So good yum. Best plate ever. Go get it. Very yum. Good food. Yum. George finter a cool employee. So hot. Yum good. Zach kaper good looking as well.
Chicken sandwiches are great and macaroni and cheese was fantastic.
Great chicken sandwiches and very nice people! A great lunch spot near the 4 Corners in Penfield.
There are no words. No words, I tell you! The food here was so spectacular and plentiful and creative the tears streaming down my face from joy said more than anything I could put into words here. Run, don’t walk to this fantastic place. So. Damn. Gooood. Bravo.
Convenient online ordering with accurate time estimate, friendly staff, and of course excellent fried chicken... Crispy and perfectly seasoned on the outside, tender and juicy inside.
Large portions, crunchy chicken, perfection.
Chick Magnet is fantastic. Amazing food and friendly service. The Chick Mi is light and tastes fresh. I cant wait to go back.
Staff were very polite and personable. Food was very good and bang for your buck. Leave full and content
The place to go for yummy food any time of the day 😋😋
Best fried chicken this side of the Mississippi! Tenders the size of your face..loaded nest is incredible! Great spot!
If you want a phenomenal chicken sandwich, full of flavor and perfectly executed, this is the place. Thanks Chef Jeff and team!
Gluten free was Delish!
My brother-in-law recommended this place and I was finally able to try it for the first time tonight. The chicken sandwich was absolutely amazing!!!!👍
The food is delicious! I just wish that the Nashville/spicy chicken was actually spicy.
Huge sandwich with moist, crunchy chicken.. The largest chicken fingers Ive ever seen. Good flavor.
Best fried chicken I’ve ever had.
Food is always great. Weve ordered here a ton of times and its always amazing!
Excellent food. Prices average. Portions of food huge. Would highly recommend.
I had the 585 Chicken Fingers I thought it was very good . I also got a small coleslaw it was good also.
Outstanding! Tried 4 different sandwiches and fingers as well as the chips loaded. Delicious finger licking great !
Had the magnet chicken sandwich and it was good. A little pricey but still good.
Chef Jeff is an amazing Chef/Man. Food is out of this world. Check him out ASAP.... Youll love it here!!!!
Great food and good people! The loaded nest and tenders are delish! 10/10 highly recommend
This freaking place......lol....I love every one of their sandwiches.Big favorite is the Chick Mi(sp?).Get the loaded Nest as well.
Absolutely delicious sandwiches & sides. This is really the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had!
Best lunch around! Can’t beat the prices! Friendly service portions are huge!
Ive tried the spicy chick and the buffalo chick. absolutely fantastic. if you keep this up you might just run chick-fil-a out of buisness, you’re literally in a different universe compared to them. great work
Best fried chicken in town!
Overwhelming amazing!! The food is outstanding and the staff go above and beyond! Ill never say no to food from Chick Magnet!!
Absolutely delicious. Friendly staff, great service and phenomenal food. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back
Friendly service and great chicken sandwiches. They gave my daughter a chicken tender for free with her Mac and cheese.
Great variety of fried chicken sandwiches...large! Friendly counter service. Worth the try.
Do not hesitate, just look at the menu and place your order. So glad we found this place, can’t wait to try the rest of the menu.
Love the food- home cooked goodness! Also, love love love the environmentally-friendly take-out containers. Thank you!
Great food. Generous portions. Very friendly and appreciative staff and owners. Clean and cozy.
Great Chicken Sandwiches and good service
My first time.. Im eating as I write this and my family is yelling at me because no phones at the dinner table. Thats how good it is..... Wow .. drop the mic ..
Great food. Had the chick magnet sandwich and loaded nest. Both fantastic!
Great chicken sandwiches!
Seriously the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had.
Its a must because the chicken is the best chicken Ive ever had I would recommend to everyone to go and get some food
Probably the best chicken sandwich I have ever eaten yum
Total reviews rating 4.9
199 Reviews for The Magnet Fried Chicken 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-02Phenomenal taste, generous sized portions, quick and professional service. This is an amazing place that the state of New York should brag about and be proud of!! We bought the 585 Plate which had two large chicken strips, meat sauce, Mac salad, and fries. It was seasoned with a spicy mayo type sauce. All food is made to order and the wait time is relatively short. You can call ahead also.
Review №2
2022-04-02We flew all the way from the West Coast for this place!*The chicken here is so good! And huge. And hot... Piping hot (be careful slamming it in your mouth).Loved the Chick Magnet sandwich (I added bacon to mine), the Cali Chick sandwich, 585 Finger Plate, and the Loaded Nest! Delicious!And the people here or totally cool and nice. 😎*(Okay, maybe we didnt fly in just for this place. We just found it. But next time were in town, were definitely coming back.)
Review №3
2022-08-06Incredible chicken sandwich - satisfying crunch, tender meat, biting spice. I got the spicy sandwich, and it easily rivals any of the hot chicken style I’ve had in Nashville. Friendly staff were the cherry on top. Highly recommend!
Review №4
2022-05-14We ordered the magnet and the Ripley. They are so good that we immediately wanted more and added the fiesta (May special). They have very juicy fry chicken breast and good seasoning to go with the sandwich. All are very good. We thought we are taking a picture of the fiesta to write about this good place but we could not wait and was only able to take a photo of half of the fiesta. Definitely coming back!
Review №5
2022-03-23WOW! I am just a few bites into my 585 Finger Plate but its just that damn good that I had to stop eating so I could post my review immediately. I have a new favorite chicken restaurant and still plenty of dishes to try! I ordered over the phone and added a soda and I didnt notice until I got home that I didnt receive it. Food is so good Ill get over it. You must try it here if you love chicken! Seriously, this 585 Finger Plate is incredibly flavorful and the chicken melts in my mouth! Bravo, Chick Magnet!
Review №6
2022-08-06The most crunchy chicken sandwiches Ive had so far in the Rochester area. They have a wide selection of sandwich options, like the local classic Buffalo chicken sandwich to a Banh Mi influenced chicken sandwich. They also have a very cheesy Mac & Cheese side-dish, as well as a side-dish they call the Nest. Which is their take of fries, which you will need to experience.
Review №7
2022-07-19So impressed by Chick Magnet! The restaurant itself is quite small but when I visited on a Monday night I was pleasantly surprised to see 4 people behind the counter working. Our food was cooked very quickly and the quality was amazing. Everyone in my party loved their food. The chicken was fried to perfection and the flavors paired perfectly. Even the salad with non-fried chicken was full of flavor. Definitely worth the trip if you dont live on Penfield.
Review №8
2022-08-15First time trying out The Magnet after hearing rave reviews. Did not disappoint! We ordered for pickup. The chicken is so tender and the breading is perfectly crispy. After a ten minute drive home, you expect the food to get soggy but this does not. The bread and chicken were still hot and crispy to perfection. The mac salad was delicious as well. Will be back!
Review №9
2022-03-30When you see reviews saying this is the best chicken sandwich theyve ever had, it is no joke (make sure you ring that bell!) When Im craving one, this is now my go to spot. Ive been here 3 times in the last 3 months! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. And the customer service is top notch. Friendly on the phone and in person. Theyve got a forever customer :)
Review №10
2022-04-30This place was great! It was my first time trying it and had been wanting to for awhile- they did not disappoint. I got the chicken tenders (which were HUGE) and the mac n cheese. They were both delicious! The only thing was that the breading on the chicken was falling off, but that was certainly not a huge deal.I would definitely recommend. Im sure their other items like sandwiches and salads are fantastic. Its definitely a great option if youre looking for a chicken spot, but not a franchise type of place. The quality is way better too.