Mr. C's Famous Chicken
On a warm spring morning in Concord, North Carolina, the bright yellow and red sign of Mr. C’s Famous Chicken casts a welcoming glow over Concord Parkway North. The humming of the fryer, the steady rhythm of the drive-thru intercom, and the scent of hot chicken and seasoned wedges combine to announce: this is a place with history, pride, and purpose. Mr. C’s Southern Country Chicken has been combining soulful Southern favorites since 1967 and has become landmark in Concord.
Menu & Signature Dishes
Walk into Mr. C’s (or click “Order Online”) and you’ll find a menu that reads like a Southern comfort food manifesto. Mr. C’s prices are reasonable (for instance, the Super C around $8.25, chicken tenders dinner $9.25) in the current menu. Key highlights include:
- Fried Chicken: pieces by the single order or as dinners (with two sides and a roll).
- Buckets & Barrels for group or family meals.
- Super C burger: two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, served with a side — one of the more iconic non-chicken items.
- Chicken Tenders dinners, with sides and sauces.
- Seafood options like Calabash Shrimp, often served with hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries, and sauce.
- Sandwiches & Salads: grilled chicken, fish sandwich, chicken salad, burgers, etc., each with side choices.
- Sides & Extras: potato wedges (taters), onion rings, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, hushpuppies, rolls, gravy, etc.
- Desserts: slices of cheesecake, chocolate dream, lemon meringue, pecan pie, etc.
Staff & Service
One of Mr. C’s strongest assets is its people. According to Cabarrus County marketing materials, cooks who prepare their famous chicken have been with Mr. C’s for anywhere from 3 to 25 years — a testament to loyalty, pride, and institutional knowledge. Many staff are not just transactional workers but stewards of tradition: they carry the “secret” chicken breading, the timing of frying, the relationship with regulars.
Customer reviews frequently praise the service: from the drive-thru staff taking orders with a friendly tone to the in-house team hustling during lunch rush. One Yelp reviewer said: “Almost anything you order off the menu tastes great … the service is also top tier.” Another reviewer, a patron of over two decades, called it “workhorse eats that get the job done at a reasonable price.”
Customer Experience & Reputation
For many in Concord, Mr. C’s is more than a restaurant — it’s a ritual. Families come in after soccer matches, shift workers stop by for a quick dinner, seniors linger over hushpuppies and iced tea, and groups order “the barrel” for weekend get-togethers. Word of mouth remains strong: on local forums, fans say “Mr. C’s is awesome,” praising menu items such as the calabash shrimp. Locals often encourage newcomers to preorder online or use the drive-thru during peak times to avoid long queues. Over the years, some say the quality has fluctuated slightly — changes in suppliers, shifts in staff, and competition in the fast-casual space have demanded adaptation. Yet many longtime customers accept that and remain loyal because the heart of Mr. C’s — hot, seasoned chicken and familiar friendly service — endures.
Reflections & Future
Mr. C’s Famous Chicken in Concord stands as a living testament to longevity in a changing hospitality landscape. With its loyal staff, community roots, and a menu that still draws repeat customers for fried chicken, buckets, and the simplicity of homey comfort, Mr. C’s is poised to continue serving Concord for years to come. Click HERE to see their website and when you are in the area, be sure to stop by and grab some of their delicious food.
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