Kansans are serious about their love for fried chicken. Whether you’re asking a western Kansan or a southeastern Kansan, homemade fried chicken is probably pretty far up on their list of favorites. This chicken restaurant hiding out in a Kansas town might not look like much to you, but they’ve been serving amazing food for what seems like forever. Let’s take a look!
Welcome to Al’s Chickenette, your next favorite chicken restaurant right here in Kansas.
Ted Driver/Google They’ve been in operation since 1949, and a charming ’50s diner theme.
Once inside, you’re greeted with the warmth and charm of a family in the scenery of a diner.
Scott Lakeside/Google Sit down and relax in a setting where you’re treated like family, and you’re surrounded by friendly faces and great food.
Their fried chicken is best paired with these amazing fries, that are almost shoestring potatoes at this point.
D P/Google Whatever you’d like to call them, the meal is worth a try for every visitor.
Of course, the best dish on the menu is chicken, but in fried steak form.
Lisa Phillips/Google It’s well recommended by anyone who’s eaten here, so order it along with your fried chicken and share it with a friend.
Then again, when the weather’s cold, you’ll find that homemade chicken noodle is all you need.
Chris Loud/Google It’s some of the best soup you’ll taste, and it brings back memories.
Whether you’re here for a meal or here for the pie, you’ll find that Al’s is a great place to try.
Julie Mercer/Google They’re open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. Enjoy!
You’ll find Al’s Chickenette at 700 Vine St., Hays, KS. If you need any help getting there, feel free to use the map below. For extra information or contacting the restaurant, check out their Facebook page.
Ted Driver/Google
They’ve been in operation since 1949, and a charming ’50s diner theme.
Scott Lakeside/Google
Sit down and relax in a setting where you’re treated like family, and you’re surrounded by friendly faces and great food.
D P/Google
Whatever you’d like to call them, the meal is worth a try for every visitor.
Lisa Phillips/Google
It’s well recommended by anyone who’s eaten here, so order it along with your fried chicken and share it with a friend.
Chris Loud/Google
It’s some of the best soup you’ll taste, and it brings back memories.
Julie Mercer/Google
They’re open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. Enjoy!
Maybe while you’re headed to Hays, you can plan a whole day! Check out the local Sternberg Museum and grab breakfast at The Golden Griddle before a big chicken dinner.
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