THE CHICKEN SHACK - Luverne, Alabama

Mark R.

Old timey place with excellent fried chicken. A couple of the sides were just OK, but the potato salad was really good. Don’t get the mashed potatoes unless you likerehydrated potato flakes. Fried dough balls and smashed cold rolls come in every basket. Definitely worth the stop and relatively inexpensive. Again, great chicken!

Jane R.

This place is a real gem. My husband was thrilled to see that they had country ham on the menu! He asked for it with red eye gravy, and the chef obliged. It was absolutely delicious! I had their chicken tenders, which were huge, moist and lightly breaded. They were some of the best I ever had!

Susan P. C.

Delicious food, friendly service and reasonable prices. This is a hometown favorite that has been serving up comfort food to residents of Crenshaw County for many generations. My grandparents were regular customers. I make a point to stop by when I am in the area visiting relatives. The fried chicken is their specialty, but the vegetables and other sides and desserts are also quite good. We visit for the lunch specials and are never disappointed. I recommend this restaurant.

Update 8/6/2023: visited once again for a Sunday lunch and the place was packed. I had dark meat chicken, turnip greens and cream corn. The portion sizes were very generous, the service was incredibly fast for such a busy place. Every spot in the parking lot and every seat inside appeared to be occupied, but the entire restaurant is run like a well oiled machine. There was almost no wait to order, to get our food and there was almost no wait to check out. This is still my favorite restaurant in Crenshaw County.

Joseph M. S.

I absolutely loved this place.

This guy walked in wearing VT merch (I wear VT stuff for the hockey team only and am from Roanoke VA) and I thought this was the greatest place to stop in for some lunch.

As I watched the locals coming in and it was getting busier and busier you just couldn’t help but feel you were sitting at your Granny’s table while family was all around you. I swear it felt like I was welcome and it sounds silly but I felt like I had been there many times before. Wonderful place and wonderful people.

I even bought a shirt lol

Michelle C.

We passed by on our way to Florida and saw a long line of people at the outdoor Pick-Up window, and the parking lot was full, so we KNEW we needed to stop on our way home. We split the 4 piece all dark plate which included fries, coleslaw, and rolls. The chicken is AMAZING!! Lightly breaded and fried to perfection. The coleslaw is outstanding! (I am not a fan of Coleslaw, but this is superb.) It is fine diced cabbage with a creamy base and a hint of sweetness. They also have chicken fingers, burgers, and seafood. Fast and friendly service in spite of the dinner rush. Will DEFINITELY stop again when in Luverne.

Rodney B.

Great and delicious food and excellent service.
Loved the food and will return when in this area.

Indiana H.

Oh my! Really great fried chicken and better yet...the prices are great! They have many comfort food sides to choose from to add to their specials. Like Lima beans, collard greens, rice, slaw, mashed potatoes, peach cobbler. Etc. You won't be disappointed. 4 adults, 1 child....bill $22....including drinks . The parking lot is on the north side of the building. Take-out is in front and dine-in is in the back. Enter in the back to seat yourself anywhere you can find to suit your number of guests. Very friendly staff and great service. Crowded on Sundays after church lets out.

Tim B.

Relaxed, family atmosphere, the service here is great, smiling faces and minimal waiting. I highly recommend if you haven't been there, go pay them a visit, you won't be disappointed