Donahoo’s Golden Chicken

Reviews

• Frank B.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  ~~This place is CASH ONLY, but they have an ATM inside~~
  
  The wife and I were craving fried chicken and we happened to find this place on yelp. It was pretty much a whole in the wall, part of a tiny strip of businesses, but don't let the shabby exterior fool you! They're running a very clean shop just inside. The space in front of the counter is severely limited, and depending on when you put in your order it could take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes to get your food, but that's because this is fried chicken done right. We both ordered "Chicken Dinners" which came with four pieces each, roll, and a side. The girls behind the counter were very polite and diligent, and worked cleanly and swiftly. When we got home and opened our boxes of wonderful smelling chicken, we found that we were actually given the wrong order. One box had four pieces, but the other only had two, and one box had two orders of fries and another had one and 3 rolls? As a result we were lacking two pieces of chicken, got too many rolls, got fries we didn't order and our sides were not present which was a bit of a let down since I wanted to try the potato & mac salad. But how was the food? The rolls were a little plain, nothing all that amazing, but the fries were KILLER and the chicken was very well prepared; juicy, thoroughly cooked and crunchy. Would have given 5 Stars but our orders got mixed up, but we'll certainly return if the food stays this good.

• Michael R.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  This reminds me of the soup Nazi from Seinfeld. You order their way at their location. No credit cards, internet, seating or anything that makes this modern.... However their way is darn good chicken. Very fair pricing. Will go back.

• Paul M.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  My friend was telling me about Donahoo's Golden Kitchen and was going to get some for lunch. So we go on our way to pick up our order. Just to give you a heads up Guys, it's located at the small shopping center and they only accept Cash. Anyways, we arrived and picked up our order to go. So I got the a 2 piece Chicken Lunch  in a box. It comes with: 2 pieces of chicken (Leg & Thigh), seasoned fries, cole slaw & bread roll w/butter in the middle. The chicken and fries had really good flavor and was delicious. Their seasoning is very unique and you can ask to have some more on the side. In my personal opinion, I would recommend Donahoo's Golden Chicken if you want to try a different blend of seasonings. My overall experience was great and definitely will come back to have some more.

• Rudy S.

  star star star star star_border 16 July 2026

  If you are in the Pomona area looking for the best fried chicken in town you definitely have to check this place out. (If you are concerned about calories in grease then I would suggest maybe not coming to this place. This check-in is crazy deep-fried and battered very heavily.)
  Aside from being the very best fried chicken around they have some dinner rolls and french fries that they serve with their chicken plates.
  My only suggestion would be for the leadership team of this organization. Unfortunately the staff are not the friendliest there.

• Rick C.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 12 July 2026

  Came to donahoos for some fried chicken and I have to say I was disappointed with the chicken at the OntArio location as soon as I arrived it's cash only but they offer you an atm inside so I used it and they charge 1.99 to use plus whatever your bank charges you first of all this is the 21st century it's all about cashless operational businesses now get with the times donahoos and the I placed my order ordered a dinner special Fried chicken and fries a biscuit and a small salad so after I waited 15 mins it was ready I got home the chicken was soggy the fries were undercooked and the biscuit was cold I was very disappointed I just tossed it what a waste of 13.00 I won't be returning to the OntArio location I have not had any trouble at the Pomona location so I guess I'll have to drive alittle farther for some quality