KFC - Ottumwa

#4 - Fast Food - Ottumwa, American, Lunch
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KFC

KFC
3.6 / 5 (2835 reviews)

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Ottumwa's KFC mixes charm and inconsistency. Friendly staff, quick service, a refreshed, clean interior and spotless restrooms pair with well-made chicken and cookies for strong value. However, guests report occasional shortages of biscuits or chicken, diluted drinks, reheated-tasting orders and drive-thru delays. When stocked and staffed well, freshly baked biscuits and attentive service shine; when not, inventory hiccups and uneven quality offend. Overall, a solid fast-food option for quick, affordable comfort food—just be prepared for occasional service or stock issues.

Last update: 22.05.2026 from: Christopher

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★ 3.6 / 5 from 2835 reviews
pam-anstey
01.02.2024

Absolutely ridiculous. Every time we visit, they’re either out of chicken for sandwiches or out of biscuits by 7 PM, even though they don’t close for another two hours. We waited in the drive-thru for 15 minutes with no cars ahead, only to hear them laughing and saying they were out of chicken. Get it together or shut down. We left without ordering, and this isn’t the first time.

joyce-pierson-2
01.02.2024

We stopped by our favorite KFC, which is usually great, but yesterday the chicken tasted like it had been reheated from the night before. When I asked an employee, they insisted it was freshly cooked, but it was terrible and gave me awful heartburn. The menu was disappointing, and I probably won’t be returning.

samir20
28.04.2023

The service was outstanding—friendly and fast. Even though they were short-staffed, all our food arrived hot and tasty. The team was fantastic!

christopher-headley-
01.02.2024

Despite it being a busy time, I was impressed by the quick service provided by the courteous and attentive staff.

kirk-donald-1
01.02.2024

We ran out of biscuits, but the staff kindly brought us cookies to keep us satisfied in the meantime. Later, they served us freshly baked biscuits for dessert. It was an amazing experience—great job!

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