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KFC

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Tourist attraction Chicken restaurant Landmark

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Marietta


Address

12 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta, GA 30062

Website

locations.kfc.com

Contact

(770) 422-4716

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (2.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 11 PM

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  • 5/5 Tayo D. 2 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my visit. My if you're from out of town. It's a must see historical site. It's very clean. My only disappointment was my chicken pieces were too small. For the 16 pieces of chicken I ordered they only gave me two breast.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Farid T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fries was bitter and old like it was for 3 days ago. The chicken we ordered was kind of alive . The biscuit in the box was in half like somebody bite it before putting it into the box . Everything was really terrible.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jim c. 2 years ago on Google
    it's not the 1952 original that still stands but this 1963 KFC is cool to see
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tayo Daniels S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a must visit location. The historic photos was excellent. The chicken parts was small.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John Michael H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a KFC,, But the nicest KFC I've ever been to. Super clean! Very friendly staff. The menu is the same and I stick with reg recipe chicken or the Nashville Hot sandwich or tenders. Definitely the nicest and biggest Kentucky fried chicken I've ever been. And apparently it's famous for the Huge chicken that the building sits under/inside. A must try place..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 2 years ago on Google
    I order 2 large family meals. Service was fast and friendly. Great experience! I would recommend this location! It's a huge Chicken 🐔! Gotta love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex 1 year ago on Google
    Sweet KFC! Very unique building 😁 lots of seating indoor and outdoor options. They even have a screened in outdoor room. Fountain machines were out of Pepsi and mountain dew options, but everything else was great! 🤷 Nice dine In option.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judson N. 1 year ago on Google
    I will say, for a long day of work or taking your kids to do all kinds of stuff this place is perfect for chilling and eating delicious food. Most people live Chick-fil-A but to me this place is better because there chicken is mouthwatering and there biscuits are incredible. Very much recommend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerradslist. C. 1 year ago on Google
    I have not eaten KFC in probably a decade or more. Decided to see what The Big Chicken was all about. The atmosphere was worth the stop alone, and the Nashville hot strips (dipped in BBQ sauce) was delicious! Interesting that a 5 piece meal with drink, fries and biscuit is cheaper than 6 strips entree only. BTW, the green beans are significantly better than I remember eating as a kid on Sunday after church!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tayo Daniel's s. 2 years ago on Google
    I've always wanted to come here. I finally made it. The bathrooms are very clean. The staff is very nice. This location is something to see. If you are in Georgia you must stop by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jason M. 1 year ago on Google
    Bad experience. If you can’t field a team to work properly, that’s fine, but don’t open your doors. You had three disinterested employees working and gave me the driest 8 piece I’ve ever had. You should close for a day or two during the week. It will make your customers want it more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giovanni M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Big Chicken is a famous landmark located in Marietta, Georgia. Standing at 56 feet tall, it is a towering monument that has been attracting visitors and locals alike for over 60 years. With its bright red and white facade, the Big Chicken is hard to miss. It was first built in the 1960s as part of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant and has since become an iconic symbol of the area. The Big Chicken has undergone several renovations and updates over the years, but it has always remained a beloved fixture in the community. It's been featured in countless movies, television shows, and advertisements, and has become a popular spot for photos and selfies. For many people, the Big Chicken represents more than just a fast food restaurant or a quirky landmark. It's a symbol of nostalgia, a reminder of simpler times, and a beacon of hope for the future. So next time you're in Marietta, be sure to stop by the Big Chicken and take in its impressive stature. It's a true testament to the power of community and the enduring spirit of Americana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 steve f. 1 year ago on Google
    After several minutes of standing at the counter we were greeted and asked for our order. I know that most businesses are suffering staff shortages these days, so I don't mind waiting patiently. The dining room certainly needed attention as you can see in my pictures. There was trash scattered about all across the floor, too. They were out of crispy chicken today; our last visit it was a different item. Our order was completed in a reasonable amount of time and the food was good, and hot. We go to the Big Chicken about once a month because it's a special treat for our little grandchildren.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell P. 2 years ago on Google
    First time to the Iconic Big chicken, Staff was awesome abd polite. KFC never fails to be finger lickin
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Casey M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun, old school road side attraction! The big chicken has a moving mouth and eyes and we had fun taking pictures with it. Inside, is an upscale KFC and also has several photo op places to take pics. Food was good and restaurant was clean. A fun time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Christian B. 1 year ago on Google
    I don’t even know how you managed to do this but these chicken tenders are over seasoned to the max
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ryan H. 10 months ago on Google
    The big mechanical chicken was really cool, and the KFC food was decent. I got the big box meal and bought a couple of souvenirs while we were there. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because both of their drink machines were down, and the service was good but not great like other destination chain restaurants I've been to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tenia “Tia” Bullock S. 11 months ago on Google
    The BIG CHICKEN really IS BIG!! Seems that its also a really BIG deal 'round these parts'. So BIG, in fact, that there is BIG CHICKEN 🐔 memorabilia, ya'll. I kid you not. I travel quite a bit, and its always the local unadvertised places that are the coolest. Or the oddest, even. I posted Pics . Gave 4 🌟. Took one 🌟 for the long wait on the food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lauren H. 5 years ago on Google
    First of all, the bathroom was dirty and whoever the employee was in there was in there entirely too long. Second, the skin on the chicken wings wasn’t even hard nor crunchy. It was mushy, undone and cold. I wanted tenders, the cashier didn’t give me a time he just said it would be awhile. The waffle was ok. I’m highly disappointed.

  • 4/5 Mike R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great nostalgic landmark. Great spot to meet up with people that you know, that aren't familiar with the area. Might as well grab some classic KFC chicken while you're here too. Consistent high health and safety scores makes this the best KFC location in North Georgia!!!

  • 4/5 Denise T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great. Original chicken was actually original. They were quite short handed due to employees not showing up. The young gentleman that was there besides the manager was Awesome! He was running around trying his hardest to make Everyone happy! He was polite and a Very Good worker. He even deserved a tip and more as I had my 3 little grandkids with me. Next time I see him I will add to my measly 5.00 I left him!! Thank you!!!

  • 5/5 Joshua B. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding chicken! The employees here are beyond kind and consistently deliver great service. Highly recommend coming to this KFC when thinking about KFC chicken

  • 2/5 Owen M. 7 months ago on Google
    Dining room was pretty dirty today on arrival and the bathroom had a horrible smell. I told the lady at the front counter about the issues and she just said okay.

  • 5/5 Tina B. 6 months ago on Google
    First time, great impression from service to food to experience 😀

  • 5/5 Isja M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the nicest KFC I have ever been too! Not only is the facility pristine and simply beautiful, the customer service is just as amazing. I had the liberty of being serviced by Angela who was very professional. My chicken sandwich was fresh, hot and crispy; in other words PERFECT!! This will be the only KFC that I recommend visiting

  • 1/5 Mizz B. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered a kfc bowl received a cheese less bowl with barely any gravy and to top it off a hair as well. I have not had a kfc bowl since a child (I’m 22 so maybe 10 years ago). So much for going here for a nostalgic experience. Never eating KFC again , I could’ve went the rest of my life without experiencing that.

  • 5/5 Ronald W. 10 months ago on Google
    The customer service is great and this is one of the few KFC’s that actually taste like the original recipe! This being a national landmark location definitely represents the brand well.

  • 2/5 Peache T. 2 years ago on Google
    Bro the food was okay, why was there a long hair in my mashed potatoes and a live ant in my sister's cup? Trying to sneak extra protein or something? Made me kinda queasy, probably won't try here again. The large historical chicken made me kinda happy and excited to eat here, but man...

  • 1/5 Chinedum O. 10 months ago on Google
    the working taking the order was very rude and was rushing me. very unprofessional they also never have fries and made me wait for 10 mins. I do not recommend anyone go to this KFC

  • 5/5 vintage soul 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Yes I went all the way to Marietta just for the big chicken. It's just a normal KFC though food was actually pretty good. Clean restaurant, and clean restrooms. Plus photo ops to boot.

  • 5/5 Sado K. 1 year ago on Google
    This area's notable landmark, The Big Chicken is a KFC with a big chicken and its eyes spinning. Kind of hard to miss this place because of how big this chicken is. I would enjoy watching that chicken spin his eyes from afar whenever I come to this part of town. I was meeting up with someone and tried their chicken wrap while waiting and it was delicious.

  • 5/5 S.T. Entertainment & R. 7 months ago on Google
    This Landmark not only impresses with its appearance and unique attraction of the giant big chicken with the moving beak but when you walk inside it's like a mini museum. Complimented with great food and great service. Very roomy and we've never been in here when it's loud and crazy or uncomfortable such a wonderful place. The staff does well and the food is consistently good. It definitely need to stop and check out this landmark.

  • 1/5 Josette R. 5 months ago on Google
    Raw biscuits, ordered crispy chicken and got original and girl refused to fix it .. the biscuits will make you sick . They are raw inside. Horrendous service.. will be doing chargeback as i did not receive what was ordered

  • 2/5 patrick s. 2 years ago on Google
    I had asked for 12 meal with 10 legs and 2 chicken breast . What ended up with was 8 legs and 3 chicken thighs 11 pieces. Waited extra 10 minutes for biscuits that should have stayed in oven longer because they were under done. Manager at location was very nice and costumer friendly. That is why I gave it 2 stars. 36 minutes to drive back is to long. 1 hour and 12 minutes round trip.

  • 5/5 Zachariah K. 2 years ago on Google
    Just a wonderful view and you can also get your KFC favourite there.

  • 4/5 Frank P. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoy the outside patio. Very busy intersection fun to watch some of characters drive. Don't mind the young cashier she's a little hard of hearing. So you might need to repeat yourself often.

  • 5/5 Russell S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's pretty cool to see the big chicken. The eyes and beak articulate, which kinda weirded me out. Inside there is a statue of Harlan Sanders and there are some historical photographs on the walls as well.

  • 5/5 Bonjour c'est m. 2 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant. Different from pretty much any KFC I'd ever been to. Had a small Big Chicken gift area inside and a large eating area

  • 4/5 Steve P. 2 years ago on Google
    A major landmark of the Marietta area! They also sell tchotchkes (souvenirs). The beak moves and the eyes roll!

  • 5/5 Otis J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice to be able to sit & eat (dine in). The dining area of the restaurant is nice. Only about two or three people there at that time. Customer service was fine as well. I enjoyed my time there.

  • 1/5 Army V. 3 years ago on Google
    Big Chicken to me is a historic site in Marietta Georgia. A place to eat country fried chicken. This place has a museum inside. Due to Covid-19, you purchase your meal at the drive through. I usually don’t give a one star however the service was terrible. I ordered a three piece meal, only two peace’s of chicken in the box. 1 napkin and no flatware. If the place is busy. I would be more compassionate. I was the only one in the drive through. My advise is, before you leave the drive through check your order!! I definitely will not be back.

  • 5/5 Alice H. 2 years ago on Google
    We drove past this huge moving chicken many times but this is the first time dining here. It was a great experience thanks to the beautiful layout, unique decoration of KFC’s icons but especially the pleasant and professional service offer by Mr.Carlton. The restaurant and parking area are spotless clean.

  • 3/5 Bryson M. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly subpar. Place was relatively clean. Got the spicy chicken sandwich with Mac and cheese. They kinda drowned my sandwich with too much sauce, but oh well it wasn't too bad. Wasn't in favor of the Mac and cheese, maybe the consistency or the taste but it was off. Some of the drinks in the drink machine were out. Overall wasn't terrible but it wasn't the best.

  • 1/5 Shari M. 2 years ago on Google
    The hispanic lady at the drive-thru may not need to work the drive-through due to a language barrier. She has no clue what I was asking her or trying to order. She just assumed I wanted four single sides when, in reality, I wanted larger sides. I tried to explain, but she still didn't get it. She only understood the word "side."

  • 5/5 Ken G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the ONLY KFC you need in your life. All others do not compare in Food Quality, Friendly Employees, and Cleanliness. Highly Recommend.

  • 5/5 Miriam V. 2 years ago on Google
    Took my granddaughters and they love the big bird that move the eyes and mouth. The food was real good the place was very nice with lots of pictures. Love it!

  • 5/5 Orion M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a pretty typical KFC except for the craft soda taps, the big chicken merch, and of course the building itself. The staff here are good at what they do and super friendly. This is a must stop if you're passing by on I-75

  • 5/5 Million D. 2 years ago on Google
    Love coming here every time i go to Marietta. VERY CLEAN (Professionaly cleaned every quarter by Ceilings Made Beautiful)

  • 3/5 YiShannie C. 2 years ago on Google
    Big chicken!!!!! It’s the only one big chicken. Friendly service and beautiful store, you can buy some unique souvenir in here.

  • 5/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Sometimes they are a little slow and get your order wrong, but overall the food is great and the environment is awesome. This is by far the classiest KFC I've been to, if that such a thing. You can tell they had a good interior designer because it really has the design of a flagship store. I personally love the outside of patio. If you are from out of town there are some we good photo opportunities and there is always unique t-shirts and other souvenirs .

  • 4/5 X X. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice KFC and a very cool looking building. They have facts about sanders on the walls in the rest room, pictures of the building in the old days, and a freestyle Pepsi machine. I was excited to see voltage in this machine. I put the ice in my cup and select voltage on the screen. Then, I pressed the button. The liquid started pouting into my cup and it was green!!! That is not voltage! That is regular dew and I don't drink that. I was so excited about voltage because it is so hard to find right now. Other than that I have no complaints about the big chicken.

  • 1/5 Blooming F. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited on Sun 9/26/21 @ 5:20pm & by far the WORSE experience to the Big Chicken. This place SHOULD just close it's doors. Between the employees & the Chicken, just deplorable. First of all, the young guy @ the register had NO clue what he was doing, ringinalg up WRONG food(choices, sides & drinks). Watched MANY customers SHORTED orders,, MISSING items.. And a FEW just PLAIN WALK OUT.. Mgr. even addressed this several times. Chicken, IF that's what you want to call it were the the tiniest pcs, we EVER saw( which was from Carrollton). We've seen BABY chick's BIGGER than they were serving. WHERE'S THE CHICKEN?? I know..I know, it's Covid..or everyone assumes. Quality & Quantity goes down, while the Price goes up! I'd been ASHAMED to of served that. Between the drumette leg & the thigh in my 2pc dinner, the total of meat on both averaged a tiny thigh.(for $5.99 + tax-- come on now). Was SUPPOSED to of been Krispy-the thigh MIGHT of been abt 12 noon. NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS, leg was ORIGINAL..GO FIGURE..Husband order the 3pc Tender Box-ALL 3 together, made 1. Here again, Quality & Quantity--NON EXSTIENT! WE asked for UNSWEET Tea as the Drink, the young guy @ the counter looked as if THAT might be something "FOREIGN". Low & Behold, you guessed it..it was "SWEET" tea(terrible as it was). The guy went to the Drive-THRU to get it- ONLY SWEET tea in the drink section.. My husband is Diabetic & CAN'T have sugar & I DON'T use it. YOU COULD PUT A DIABETIC IN A COMA DOING THAT..REALLY?? ESPECIALLY with the amount of sugar that was in that.. BOTH went back to the counter to COMPLAIN abt being given SWEET tea., where we were told "WE DON'T HAVE ANY UNSWEET TEA". Hmmm..COULDN'T we of been told that upon ordering?? Guess that DIDN'T dawn on them. Takes the SAME amount of time to make unsweet tea-all a matter of which button you push on the machine. 2 meals $12.70, might NOT seem a "BIG DEAL" to some people, BUT when you WORK HARD for your MONEY & ALL this takes place..it is "A DEAL BREAKER". We have lived in the area 38yrs & visited/enjoyed "THE BIG CHICKEN". KFC & THE CITY OF MARIETTA, SHOULD OF KEPT THE PLACE A LANDMARK BUILDING-BUILDING ONLY!! NO FOOD! TOTAL! TOTAL DIASTER. WON'T GET ANOTHER CHANCE WITH US AFTER ALL THESE YRS. CLOSE DOWN-REGROUP WITH BETTER EMPLOYEES WHO CARE & KNOW ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE, & FIND SUPPLIERS WHO WON'T RIP YOU OFF IN YOUR STANDARDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. Also, MIGHT want to clean the bathrooms & have paper towels available.

  • 4/5 Jim D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun to eat in this iconic restaurant, however, the food is just plain old KFC - nothing special. And tonight they were short staffed, so we waited a very long time for our food and they eventually locked the doors and only served the drive-through. Poor management. In addition, what staff that were there were not that pleasant.

  • 5/5 Dr Buddy L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very interesting place. There's alot of information about KFC. I was suggested to visit this place the last time I was in town. It's worth a visit.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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