Quik-It Chicken

From mac and cheese to beans to yams, to the ribs and wings, there’s more than one reason to visit Quik-​It Chicken. Prices for everything are extremely reasonable. The owner is awesome, friendly, and devoted to his fare. The food is always piping hot and delicious, fresh or as leftovers. Ignore the location and focus on the food. Whenever I am near the North Side — or not :) — this is my go to place for soul food.

I pass Quick-​It Chicken on a daily basis and until recently, I have never stopped in. Basically, because it is attached to a Valero Gas Station. I have deprived myself of the best soul food around. Eating from Quick-​It Chicken is like having a family member who loves you cook for you. I pick up one of the family packs to take home to my boyfriend. He is particular on his food, and really loves their chicken. Their Mac and Cheese is also amazing. I sneak into the kitchen and eat it so my BF thinks he is the one that ate it all. I really recommend checking out this hidden gem.

I had not been here in many years. I am very happy to report that the chicken is just as good if not better than I remember. I got the family pack, chicken for three I believe it was called. The chicken was so juicy, not greasy at all! Very tasty! The service was wonderful. The kind gentleman running the place when I was there was very welcoming and made ordering very easy. I chose the macaroni and cheese and greens for our side dishes. The cornbread was out of this world too! It was very sweet and tasty. I would love to have this place cater an event for me. It would be great for a birthday party or just a weekend gathering of friends. I live near the South Side of Pittsburgh and I have never had food this good on this side of the river as far as good down-​home cooking. I’m surprised that there was not a line out the door for this place it is that good! So please do not be put off by the gas station façade. The area was safe and I parked in between the gas station and the Rite Aid. My husband was very pleased with the order and we will be returning for sure!

I love their fried wings! Always good! Whenever I am on the Northside, that is my go to place. The prices are reasonable. Also try the Mac and cheese and cornbread.

This is a gas station and NOT a restaurant. Chicken cooked in burnt oil and taste horrible. Went to two locations only to discover the first one was not a mistake. It’s in a run down gas station. Would not recommended to anyone. Not worth the $ 34 cab fare.

Best fried chicken and nicest owner in pittsburgh. @QuikItChicken #quikitchicken. Really. Amazing food. I love this Place, and the staff are so generous and kind. Check it out!!!

I’v stopped here 2 different times. The first time I got wings and a side of mac n cheese to eat there and it was really great. Every thing was hot, the mac n cheese was creamy and cheesy and the wings were crispy and fresh, yum. The next time I stopped in I wanted a large order to take home for my family. It took them an hour and a half to make me the chicken. There was over a dozen people come in and pick up their food as I sat and waited. Since you pay when you order I just had to wait. I asked to talk to a manager but the guy told me he wasn’t there. The people in the back laughed so I think he was the manager. So I finally got my food and have never been back. No food is worth being disrespected like that.

Great chicken and sides (the greens are a little too spicy for my taste, I get the yams and apples) friendly service! Wish they had more drinks in stock. But I love me some quick-​it chicken!

He has the best chicken. Honestly everything is good. I drove 45 minutes to get it. I ordered a rib dinner combo with greens and Mac n cheese. You get a piece of pie with your meal and it was great. It was well worth the drive. Might go tomorrow just to get some chicken!!!

Quik It has been around for a long time and I remember my mom stopping by after church to pick up chicken for dinner or just to munch on. I was in the neighborhood and had a hankering for something soulful, so I stopped.
I MUST say something about the appearance of the «joint». This is a gas station, restaurant and hair place rolled into one but separated by 2 doors. Talk about convenience… if you’re into weaves n stuff. Lol The restaurant looks like a fast food establishment but nothing was inviting about it. There are signs advertising specials everywhere but they are very confusing because a few of them had different prices for the same combos. You’re better off just paying attention to the board behind the counter. To the left of the counter are a few old greasy fryers and based on the looks of them, I doubt they work. No big deal but they’re dirty and I just wonder why someone would put them there… of all places. Did I say they are dirty?
The sides are set up in plain view, just like the picture on here shows. I’m addition to the items I selected, the case held stewed tomatoes, red beans n rice, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans and I may be missing something. There were sweets advertised on one of the posters but I don’t remember seeing a list of what was available. The chicken is supposed to be the star of the show but, when I visited tonight, it was sitting off to the side with no warmer on and I didn’t smell that just fried chicken smell. You know the smell I’m talking about. (Unless you’ve never fried chicken— tell me it ain’t so!) Anyway, I didn’t feel like being inquisitive so I just went with the Quik It bowl which consisted of 2 sides and cornbread for $ 3.99. I chose greens and Mac n cheese to go. The lady who waited on us was very nice and offered up smiles which I truly appreciate.
When I got home and tasted everything, it wasn’t bad. I will even venture to say it was tasty. The greens were seasoned well. The Mac n cheese was the Stouffer type but a tad bit cheesier if that makes sense. It was the comfort food I needed on this chilly night. Now, the cornbread muffin may need its own review because it was HEAVENLY! OMG… it was like a sweet pillow of moist ground corn. Sorry, I can’t even put it into words. Let me put it to you like this, when I saw my daughter almost throw away her untouched muffin, I was ready to dive across the kitchen to stop her from committing that sin! Lol It really was yummy!
I plan to go back and visit to try the chicken from my past and then update this review.

At first glance, Quik-​It Chicken might confuse you. It’s half of a little store that’s part of a gas station. And the other half sells urban hair products. So it seems an unlikely place to get a good piece of chicken. But if you have the nerve to try it, I think you will find it worth your while.
I ordered two individual meals, each coming with with two sides, cornbread and dessert. I decided to order a little bit of everything: both white and dark meat, collard greens, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and baked beans. The fried chicken is simple but very good. I preferred the chicken breast and the wings were the big whole wings, not the tiny wing dings you get at a bar for wing night. The greens had a bit of a kick, which I actually enjoyed. The beans had a nice sweetness to them and the mashed potatoes were very creamy. The cornbread was moist and delicious. The mac and cheese was cheesy and good. When asked if you want apple or sweet potato pie, opt for the sweet potato. The apple is pre-​packaged Sara Lee slices while the sweet potato, like everything else, I believe is homemade.
I struggled between 3 and 4 stars. Based just on the food, I’d say 4 stars. But given the odd location, the fact that not everything on the menu was available (no chicken sandwich, which I was craving) and the cost (even for homemade food I thought it was a bit pricey) I landed on 3 stars.
If you’re interested in giving it a try, I’d recommend taking advantage of the deal on
. You can get $ 10 and $ 25 gift certificates. Well worth it if you’re not sure if you’ll like it but want to try some good fried chicken.