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Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

2 locations

New York2 locations

Harlem439 West 125th Street, New YorkUpper West Side146 West 72nd Street, New York

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity85
check ins · last 30 days · yesterdaycheck ins · last 30 dayslast check in · yesterday

Flynet check ins

4,307

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№13

of 16 Upper West Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.3× the Upper West Side median

Upper West Side percentile

Top 85% in Upper West Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 16 Upper West Side spots.

Last 30 days

85 check ins

−65% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually very busy right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p

146 West 72nd Street · Upper West Side

Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Inside Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

The experience

Harlem soul-food standard for old-school skillet-fried chicken served all-you-can-eat or with sides.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.6

3,395 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

The experience

Harlem soul-food standard for old-school skillet-fried chicken served all-you-can-eat or with sides.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is a $ soul food and Southern spot with the numbers to match the reputation: a 4.6 Google rating across 3,748 reviews and 4,307 all-time Blackbird check-ins. Reviewers keep circling the same core strengths: fried chicken that lands crispy outside and juicy inside, prices that feel unusually friendly, and a room that can feel welcoming even when it’s busy.

The praise is not vague comfort-food nostalgia; it is specific to the pan-fried style, the freshness, the music, and the kind of repeat-customer pull that has one reviewer claiming more than 20 visits in a year. The occasional service critique appears, but the data and review texture point to a high-traffic, high-affection chicken spot.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.6

3,395 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryGood for kids
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Charles Pan-Fried Chicken has 4,307 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Wednesday.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 3,748 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out crispy, juicy fried chicken.
  • Cornbread gets a specific shoutout from a visiting reviewer.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird check-ins show Sunday and Wednesday as the busiest days at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Charles Pan-Fried Chicken?

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken has logged 4,307 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Charles Pan-Fried Chicken busiest?

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Charles Pan-Fried Chicken serve?

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken serves Soul Food and Southern cuisine.

How expensive is Charles Pan-Fried Chicken?

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Charles Pan-Fried Chicken in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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