KFC

KFC food doesn’t really change too much from place to place, but it is the how the location is managed that determines your experience in my view.
So I’ve stopped off at this KFC on several occasions, mainly when I have just enough time to put down some boneless dips with BBQ sauce before class. This KFC is a clear step down from the one in Princes Mall, despite its good location.
The lobby is often times not very clean, the folks who work there sometimes take a while to put your order through, and there really isn’t much seating. I think that the cleanliness, or lack of cleanliness, is what puts me off of this particular KFC. Also, the staff has changed a lot over the times I’ve been in. In other words, high turn over.
I think this location could be better. It certainly could be cleaner with nicer staff. Not that they are mean, they just don’t seem too happy to be working there, which makes me not happy to eat there.
I would definitely recommend the Princes Mall or even the Princes Street location before this one. Cleaner and better staff.

good prices for tasty food! They do loads of good deals and you could buy lunch for 99p. A average meal is about 2.99 which Is really good. Spacious and loads of seats. Doesnt take too long to order. Staff are ok. Great tasting food, reccomend going!

I used to like KFC before moving to Edinburgh. I’ve been to this one twice and have been disappointed both times. The staff are friendly, but the restaurant feels dirty and the food isn’t great. Such a shame :-(

The franchise have done well to refurbish this KFC on Nicholson Street, making it look more reputable. But it doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s still a takeaway franchise, and one in an area that has its rougher parts.
It’s a small size and does everything it says on the tin. Anytime I’ve been in or walked by it the queues have been moderate but dealt with quickly, so credit to the good staff.
Unfortunately, the people who populate this area at night have also tainted my opinion on this KFC. It’s nothing to do with the restaurant — if it has the Zinger meal I’m there and front of the line — but I am put off eating in here by the morons who vandalise it. I feel terrible saying that because it’s not the restaurant’s fault in the slightest, but the massive window that has been smashed and panned in has been that way for at least a week, and it makes me wonder at what intimidating customers hang out around here. The clientele have thoughtlessly cheapened the restaurant for me, and even though I will stress once again that it’s nothing to do with KFC, it would still cause me to avoid eating in here. Yes, crime happens everywhere and I’m not a snob in any way, I just don’t fancy my chances against intimidating groups of people who have nothing better to do than abuse others.
Good for a takeout and kept as clean as they can, but sadly they are going to have to get bouncers on the door to get rid of the drongo’s. Damaging someone’s property is not big nor is it clever, but as much as I would try and see beyond the window it’s very obvious that it’s a sign of social deprivation, and not modern art.

This KFC has gone up in my estimations after the refurbishment that it has currently undergone, but this still doesn’t change the fact that the food here is pretty disgusting.
Before the refurbishment, it looked really run-​down and looked like an establishment that would only be frequented by roughians, but now it does at least look half respectable.
I’ve been there a few times for lunch when my friends have insisted that they wanted to go there and the meals are alright but you don’t really get good value for money. I usually go for the chicken popcorn and chips and the chicken popcorn always tastes so salty. In terms of price, the meals are about the same cost as Burger King, but not as good.

KFC always offers a tasty meal with quick service no materr what time you fancy it. The prolem, however, is that it’s a complete rip off. For example, their Zinger meals cost about £6 and all you got was a tiny burger, some greasy chicken things, some chips and a small drink. You could argue that ypour paying for quaity, but this is definitely not the case. I invariably feel like gash after one of their meals. Further, my hands seem to feel greasy for hours after handling their chicken.
Nonetheless, it’s still tasty food and their popcorn chicken is undeniably amazing. Their Bargain Buckets aren’t necessarily a bargain, but they’re definitely tasty and filling.
In comparison to other fast food restaurants, KFC might have the best chicken on offer but it comes at a price.

This KFC has recently been refurbished and as such is nice, new and shiny. I don’t eat KFC’s too often but now and again I get the overwhelming urge to devour a family sized bucket, to myself. There’s nothing more satisfying than a meal from KFC with the chicken wings, chunky chips and a side order of beans too.
If I’m not feeling particularly peckish I’ll just go for one of their £1.99 boxes or some popcorn chicken which is amazing. In fact, I could go for some just now.

Currently closed for refurbishment, this KFC holds a special place in my heart.
When my boyfriend and I first started dating, we would go out and get very drunk and spend the next day hungover in bed. Around 8 o’clock we would drag ourselves out of bed and go here for a bucket. We would take said bucket home and set up an ironing board as a table and eat off the ironing board while watching a movie. This bucket was meant for 4 people, yet we always managed to polish it off.
Isn’t that romantic?
Did you know that there are three types of gravy at KFC? It depends what the manager chooses to sell. The first is runny, the second is medium and the third thick. This KFC does the best gravy in Edinburgh and I think goes with the third option. Mmm the third option. KFC isn’t complete without it’s heavenly gravy, in fact the gravy is what makes the food that tiny bit more bearable because it is actually kind of gross.
One time I saw a pregnant girl smoking here. That sums up the clientele, but you already knew that.

When I guzzled down a variety meal in here wearing a shirt and tie, the looks I got suggested that KFC is not a venue usually accustomed to formally dressed, business focused clientele. Indeed, while McDonalds does to some extent, have a tinge of universal eppeal, KFC seems happy being the lowest of the low.
There’s something tremendous about ravenously devouring the remains of these poor, water-​injected souls, but the fact that afterwards you’ll inevitably feel sick at the thought of a KFC for a good few weeks afterwards sums up the darker side of the food. It’s greasy, terrible for you, and if the batter is even the slightest bit soggy, utterly disgusting.
A bit of a batter based lottery then, and the chips are foul, but on a good day, a carnivorous delight.

KFC would have to be one of my favourite fast food places. The food is well cooked and good quality chicken is used. good value for money

KFC is my guilty junkfood vice and this is one of the better KFC’s. Most likely due to it’s location near the university, there is a relatively high turnover, which means the food tends to be hot and fresh. The downside is it also tends to take quite a while to get your food.
Parking isn’t brilliant near by, but you can generally get parked around the back if you’re familiar with the area.