Big Ed's Chicken Pit

Located at 105 West Peachtree Drive in High Point, Big Ed’s Chicken Pit specializes in fried chicken. It is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Food and drink specials change daily.

 

I’m hesitant to post this review given that I’ve yet to try Big Ed’s fried chicken. It could very well be a game-changer. However, the other offerings suggest a mixed bag.

 

Big Ed’s is a small-ish place with a gravel lot and somewhat closely packed tables inside. That and the dim and dated interior make it a better option for takeout than dine-in. On the other hand, the staff are friendly and welcoming even if the ambiance is not.

 

While fried chicken is Big Ed’s calling card, the menu also offers other chicken dishes, burgers, hot dogs, and salads. I’ve had occasion to try the double hot dog special and the chicken pie. The latter is available by the slice with two sides or as a whole pie to go (allow for an hour of prep time if you wanted it heated).

 

Boasting soft buns and a tasty, firm bite, the hot dogs are surprisingly good. A pair with your choice of toppings and a side (I went with fried okra, and it was a solid choice) are very affordable at under $8. The chicken pie is homemade and features an excellent flaky crust. While satisfying, it could have benefitted from more depth of flavor (black pepper, perhaps?) and smaller pieces of chicken (they are in large chunks). At $17+, it’s probably not something I would get again.

 

I will keep Big Ed’s in mind the next time I’m craving a hot dog or fried chicken, but it’s otherwise going to be an infrequent destination.