Chicken Inn - Shelbyville

Chicken Inn has been a beloved fixture in Shelbyville, Indiana since the 1940s, serving generations of families with its legendary fried chicken and homestyle comfort food. This charming family-owned restaurant offers a casual, welcoming atmosphere perfect for everything from quick lunches to special family gatherings. The menu features an impressive array of options, including their famous hand-breaded fried chicken, crispy jumbo wings available in original or BBQ varieties, comforting chicken and noodles, and the popular hand-breaded tenderloin sandwich loaded with fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle, and red onion. Sides are equally impressive, featuring creamy macaroni and cheese, buttery mashed potatoes with rich brown gravy, crispy potato wedges, green beans, and their legendary hot rolls served with apple spread. The dessert menu showcases homemade peach and apple cobblers topped with vanilla ice cream, while appetizers like fried chicken livers and powdered sugar-dusted fried biscuits with apple butter dip keep customers coming back. Open Tuesday through Sunday with convenient hours, Chicken Inn also offers catering services for events of all sizes and provides both dine-in and carry-out options. With over 700 glowing reviews praising the reasonable prices, daily specials, friendly staff, and consistently delicious food, Chicken Inn remains Shelbyville's go-spot for authentic Indiana comfort cuisine.