Chester's Chicken in Arcata

Walked in at 430 and there was only one piece of fried chicken left and they said they wouldn't make anymore.

A great quick-stop spot for chicken located inside the Chevron gas station. For the fact that it is located inside a Chevron, I was impressed by the quality of chicken. I haven't tried Chester's much in the past, but it is on par the major chain you see out there such as Popeyes or Church's easily. With a decent variety of options for combos and items, it is a trustworthy spot for chicken during the earlier hours of the day. My only complaint would be that I went at night not long ago to try their chicken, only to...

OK, yes - it's at a gas station.  OK, you only have limited choices.  HOWEVER - at Chester's Chicken - you get GREAT CHICKEN!  Really, so so so glad we took a risk and stopped there at the end of a long day driving up the 101.  I just really had a hankering for fried chicken (I am from the South, so when I have the longing - I am really fussy as to what makes the standard!) and Chester's was, sure enough - great, crispy, fresh fried chicken for a great deal. We just got ours to go, b/c we expected it to be at a gas station. Which was no problem.  They were friendly and it was quick.  The Students at Humbolt much love this place!  A good price too for what we got. So - don't be afraid - take a chance and you will be surprised.  Good job, Chester ;-)