bb.q Chicken Downtown Gainesville (FLORIDA)

4.3 ( 203 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
201 SE 2nd Ave #101, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States
+1 352-451-4313
bb.q Chicken Downtown Gainesville offers a delectable journey into Korean fried chicken that leaves patrons raving. Located at 201 SE 2nd Ave, this eatery specializes in delivering crispy, tender chicken that is simply unforgettable. Customers consistently highlight the “Golden Original Whole Chicken,” which boasts a perfectly crunchy exterior and juicy interior. The combination of their signature sauces – ranging from the tangy Secret Sauce to the fiery Hot Spicy – adds layers of flavor that elevate each bite. The reviews from diners like Fatima Akinola praise the "Mala DdeokBokki," illustrating the restaurant's commitment to authentic Korean street food. The chewy rice cakes served in a spicy reduction offer a comforting warmth, making it a must-try dish. Additionally, Mike You’s comments about the BBQ chicken's rich, smoky flavors and caramelized glaze emphasize the restaurant’s overall dedication to quality ingredients and precise seasoning. Patrons also appreciate attentive service, as highlighted by Wichayamas “Gift” Paekul, who enjoyed the soy garlic flavor and swift meal delivery, despite a slower pace on busier nights. With an inviting atmosphere and a broad drink selection, bb.q Chicken Downtown Gainesville is a culinary gem that piques the interest of local and visiting food lovers alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For bb.q Chicken Downtown Gainesville (FLORIDA)

Fatima Akinola
May 31,2025
Hands down the best fried chicken I have ever had!!! The crunchiness 10/10!!! The flavors and sauces and coatings 10/10!! Also tried their Mala ddeobokki, ohh it was perfect, the sauce was spicy good, the rice cakes were tender. Highly recommend for a Gainesville Korean fried chicken experience.
Mike You
May 2,2025
BBQ chicken was absolutely fantastic, packed with rich, smoky flavors and a perfect balance of sweet and tangy sauce. The meat was tender and juicy, falling right off the bone with every bite. The caramelized glaze added a delightful crunch, making each mouthful incredibly satisfying. The seasoning was spot on, with just the right amount of spice to keep things exciting without overpowering the natural flavors. This was, without a doubt, some of the best BBQ chicken I’ve ever had—pure perfection!
Wichayamas “Gift” Paekul
Mar 8,2025
Highly recommend soy garlic - our favorite among the 3 dishes. The server was very attentive. We went there a little after 3 pm, the restaurant was not busy so we got the food relatively fast. We only had water, but look like the restaurant carries a lot of options for alcoholic beverages.
H. Belle
Mar 1,2025
Chicken was awesome. Perfect crunch. I didn’t know what flavor I wanted so the server brought me the sauce to try which I really appreciated. She was great at explaining the different flavors to me as well which I really liked the spicy galabi was my fav. Highly recommend. They also gave me a kimchi and radish to go with it, which I love.
Tommey Liang
Feb 20,2025
The Korean-style chicken wings were delicious. So were the crispy fries. This is located in downtown Gainesville, therefore you have to pay to park or walk. The venue before used to be a brewery during my undergrad days at UF. The service was a bit slow for some reason even though it wasn’t that busy on a Friday night. The water has a strange aftertaste but overall the food was tasty which mattered the most.
Kayleigh Harper
Feb 19,2025
My younger bro and I came here yesterday and it was Amazing! Crispy yet juicy chicken! We both got the small basket (8 pieces) for the boneless chicken and they were HUGE! Same with the fries! They have a combo special from 11-3pm. Very flavorful and delicious! Some of the best chicken we’ve had Any other place either crisps the chicken too much, or not crispy enough, or doesn’t have as much flavor, but this place has nailed it! Honestly, my lil bro and I talked about sharing chicken next time, along with the fries due to how much there was! And for anyone who was wondering, they have A.C now! I got the Gangjeong (With fresh Jalapenos) and my bro got the Secret sauce.
Gator Mouse
Feb 16,2025
Hands down the best crispy chicken in town! The restaurant is very clean with nice ambience. While their chicken is delicious, their tteokbboki (popular Korean street food, spicy rice cake) is very authentic. FYI, they prepare the food upon the order, so this is not a fast food restaurant. Highly recommend to check it out if you are in town.
Donald Sanchez
Feb 12,2025
Chicken fried perfectly. Flavors are so good. Had one spicy and one honey garlic. Both were excellent. The spicy was three flames and had some heat, but so good. Cool atmosphere and lots of soju and beer on tap to choose from.

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