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| - I rarely rate fast food restaurants anything beyond a 3-star, but I feel comfortable giving this KFC a 3.5, upgraded to a 4 star for good service.
This is the closest KFC to my house, and I do visit here every so often if I just want a quick takeout. I generally prefer stand-alone fast food restaurants than fast food places in shopping malls (sorry Markville).
Since the KFC is in a heritage area, it retains its vintage exterior design, which I honestly prefer over the modernized KFC look. It just gives the traditional, down to earth feel every time you drive or walk to the parking lot.
KFC is probably the only fast food joint I will regularly visit, so I can tell which one does it best. This one does it very good. The chicken pieces are consistently juicy and crispy (but not too crispy), and the macaroni salad has the right amount of pasta and dressing. Also, the gravy is darker and thicker; another sign of good taste because gravy should never be light yellow or watery.
The service here has really improved in the past few years. When I came here at first the cashier was rather cool and didn't talk much (or gave a rather undermining tone), but when I came here tonight she was very jubilant and talkative. The kitchen staff is also very efficient in preparing the orders, and will tell you if you need to wait for any part of your meal.
As health experts say, have fast food in moderation. When you're up for fried chicken and want KFC though and are in Markham, I highly recommend this joint.
Take-out only. Cash and debit accepted.
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