Dienner’s Bar-B-Q Chicken

Got the whole pound of smoked wings and was not disappointed. Meat just fell off the bone & the hot bbq sauce was incredible.

The Rotisserie chicken here is amazing! If you are having a party this is the place to stock up on wings. They also sell delicious wings fried and smoked, but the rotisserie is the standout star. For lunch I like to get their pound of wings meal with the idea of saving half of it for dinner. It takes a lot of self control to not eat the entire pound in one sitting. The meal comes with a BBQ dipping sauce to make the wings even more delicious. Even if the line is long here don’t be discouraged. It’s worth the wait!

I ordered 1 lb of chicken wings and paid over the advertised $ 11.09 wing special and was not given the sauce or drink. Would have been nice to be given the special, but they will not give if you don’t specifically ask. Not good business.

San Antonio wings, fried and rotisserie are very good. Smoked I would not recommend over the others. It’s a good place but not the most special in Reading.

I don’t consider myself a wing aficionado, so I never thought I’d give a place specializing in chicken wings a five star rating. However, the wings at Dienner’s managed to show me just how delicious chicken wings can be! Done right, wings can be just as delicious as any other part of the chicken – and as meaty as some chicken legs and thighs, too.
Despite my mediocre past experience with chicken wings, I decided to take a chance and order the wings here, and I’m certainly glad that I did. Reading the other reviews convinced me that wings are Dienner’s specialty, and I always try to order the food that a place is known for, so I followed suit here. Knowing Dienner’s sells wings by the pound, I asked if I could get a half pound, since I’d already ordered a full lunch from another nearby BBQ stand. They told me this was possible, and even informed me that I could get more than one flavor of wing to try, so I decided to get two rotisserie and two smoky wings, which came to a bit over a pound (around $ 5.25 or so).
Upon trying the wings, it became immediately apparent that these wings were quite different from any other wings I’d eaten before. They were larger and meatier than any wings I’d ever had previously, with tender meat and a crisp skin. I didn’t get any sauce, but the rubs applied to them were flavorful enough to stand on their own. The two varieties tasted different, but it was a bit difficult for me to identify which flavor was which. Despite this, they were both delicious, and made for a great accompaniment to the boneless rib sandwich that I had for lunch.
Needless to say, I was quite impressed with my experience at Dienner’s. My only criticism was that the wings were a bit pricey, but I’d definitely say they’re well worth it. The lunch combos are more reasonably priced (I believe there’s a Unilocal check in offer for them, as well), so I may try one of them if I stop by again. Whether you consider yourself a wing connoisseur or a wing naysayer, be sure to check out Dienner’s wings – they’re certain to impress, no matter what your feelings about wings!

I have been craving for their wings for a while based on all the good reviews, and I finally stopped in today to give it a shot.
It’s Saturday lunch time, I was surprised that there was no line there. They raised price for $ 9.39/pound of wings which is not a big deal.
Since it was my first time to try their wings, I ordered a mix of one pound of classic, smoked and San Antonio wings. The wings were good, but not as good as I was expecting. They are absolutely tender, somewhat flavorful, but not impressive. I would say it’s just average chicken wings.
The staff were nice and friendly.
If you like chicken wings, Moriarty’s is absolutely the first choice!

Hands down best no/​low carb lunch spot in Reading.
The ordering area is kind of a mess because of their two registers and 3 different signs for the same place but its worth the hassle.
I haven’t had the wings yet but I typically get the half chicken special. It comes with… Half a chicken, a drink, and a roll. Add in some roasted brocc when they have it and you have a giant no carb feast for around 10. That is practically stealing in Reading.

Got the half chicken meal for $ 8.95, which comes with a roll and a drink. Chicken was tender and well-​seasoned. The hot sauce I got on the side was also very tasty. It was a peppery-​sweet flavor. Went around 2 on a Wednesday so it wasn’t too busy. Will definitely return to try the wings and pulled chicken sandwich.

This place is tucked away behind the Dutch Eating Place in the Amish corner and their chicken is quite good! Fall of the bone chicken is the way to go! Their fried wings, which are 25% off on Tuesdays are my favorite of the wings. The San Antonio wings are good, but a little sweet for me. If you’re really hungry, I recommend the pound wing combo which comes with a pound of wings, choice of sauce, a roll and a drink.
My favorite of the specials is the half chicken, which comes with all of the above sides with the wing combo. I ordered the rotisserie potatoes and found them desperately needing salt. The onions and rosemary do give them some flavor.
It’s also great that they have a loyalty card. Buy 8 specials, get 1 free. I do have to deduct 1 star for lack of consistency. On a Tuesday, I got the wing combo with all fried wings and got 25% off of the wings and on another Tuesday, did the same thing and had to pay full price. Not sure what was going on there. Another point deducted because an employee consistently stars creepily at me and once informed me that he was looking for a wife this year. Uhh… how about no. Just keep providing me with plenty of buttery protein and I’m good.

Ok — so I work near the Reading Terminal and I try my best to avoid this place because it is a den of sinful food — it is a Foodie’s Heaven and you want to try and eat all the different offerings. I have tried Dienner’s chicken in the past, but I guess I really didn’t appreciate the complexity of the selections. The rotisserie wings are great with the seasoning, but the smoked wings — OMG — so tasty… I ordered the 1 pound on my last trip and I am not ashamed to say — I didn’t share — ate it all & licked my fingers…
Tip: Don’t go at lunch time — usually a long line… but what I will say if you do — it’s worth the wait.

These are really, really great tasting wings! They are located in the Amish section of Reading Terminal Market. Just follow your nose, if you have trouble finding them! Their fried and smoked chicken smell wonderfully permeates the air.
This market gets extremely busy, so best to arrive early in the morning (before noon) to get the best selection of wings.
I’ve only tried their fried wings and the smoked wings. The fried is the winner of these two. The crust is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Their smoked wings leave a little to be desired… the smoke flavor and color is there but that is all. Definitely could use some seasoning.
Overall, the wings are a must-​try! The Amish behind the counter are friendly and appreciate all the business they get.

The best wings ever.!! I like the darker ones they are a lil sticky and perfectly seasoned. The smoked wings are a lil sweet and they just fall off the bone. It is really a problem. Last week i went twice. But I usually go once a week. They do sell out around 2 hours before they close but if you call them they will put some aside for you. It’s just a great place.

The chicken in this place is finger lickin’ good! This place is hidden all the way in the corner but you can easily smell the delicious chicken if you enter the Reading market from arch street. I was hungry one day and only stopped by because it smelled really good. I got a half pound of the smoked wings and little did I know I was about to get hooked on this chicken! It was absolutely delicious and totally hits the spot. The meat is super tender and really juicy. Hands down best wings I have had in the city so far. I try very hard not to come here every day, if they were fat free and calorie free I would.

Had to try this since the reviews are all pretty good!
I did like their wings but i still feel like there’s still a kick missing. What I did like about it though was how it tasted like a good simple chicken without too much spices and sauces, the unhealthy bundle!
The original rotisserie wings had a crispy skin with a hint of black pepper. And the San Antonio wings were glazed and the inside was really tender, not dry at all! Very delicious! But between the original and the San Antonio wings, I would prefer the original.
Worth a try but good luck finding it!

I have been getting their wings three times in a week. I know it might be bad for my health but I could never say no to fried chicken especially from Dienner’s.
My favorite is their original wings, it hits all the spots in my system. Its so juicy, tender and flavorful. The juicy chicken meet just falls right off the bone and the skin is my favorite part.

I’m a huge fan of the half chicken. Its one of the best lunch deals in the city. Their spicy BBQ complements their simply seasoned chicken perfect. (every so often, they get a little heavy with the salt but its still awesome).
A lot of folks love the wings as well but for me its always the half chicken.
They now have roasted corn and potatoes. I’m going to try them next time,

You can smell Dienner’s deliciousness an aisle away! Excellent spit-​roasted chicken and wings. No bones about it. On Saturdays, customers stand in long queues to get their chicken fix, and Dienner’s frequently sells out before everyone is served. As others have noted, you are well-​advised to come earlier in the day to increase the odds that you will leave with your own foil-​wrapped package of spit-​roasted joy.
Dienner’s loses a star for accepting cash only and for its relatively high prices. Zook’s in the Newtown Farmer’s Market (not generally known for discounts) has equally delicious chicken for ²⁄₃ the price.

One of the best chickens I have ever had. Flavorful, tender and moist, it is everything you want from your chicken. I was sorry I could not have more as I already demolished half a Dinic’s roast pork sandwich when my uncle offered me some of the chicken he got from Dienner’s.
Next time I am in Philadelphia, I will make sure to stop by again.

If you’re in the vicinity of the Reading Terminal Market and are craving wings, this is the place to be! They offer whole chickens, chicken wings, and thighs, all rotisserie style. My favorite is definitely the wings and they offer them in a couple different ways. You can get them plain, smoked, fried, or San Antonio style (tossed in a creamy BBQ sauce). You really can’t go wrong with any of those options! I’ve never tried any of their sauces and I don’t need to, these wings are perfect just the way they are!

I want to die in a bed filled with the chicken wings from here. That is all.

At this point, I have pretty much tried all the food establishments inside Reading Terminal. I love the Terminal, I go as often as I can and usually leave with more produce than I can comfortably carry. I realized there was a place I hadn’t eaten at, Dienner’s BBQ Chicken. I will blame the location for that– they are practically hidden away on the wall next to Dutch Eating Place.
Dienner’s does Rotisserie chicken. You can get it whole or have some legs and wings. There are piles of it and you can choose what looks best for you. The chicken are from Lancaster and the chefs are Amish.
Lunch combos are available. The guy in front of me in line was a regular and suggested the wing combo. It comes with a pound of wings, a drink, and a sauce– $ 10.80 with tax. I love food that is provided to you by weight. A pound will get you about 7 – 9 wings here. I requested a mix of their different wing styles– fried, San Antonio, and rotisserie. Fried wings are self explanatory. I liked this a lot, they weren’t greasy and the skin didn’t slip off. The rotisserie wings were very impressive, the skin was cooked right so it was moist inside and had the collagen-​melty layer under the skin. San Antonio, the BBQ sauce flavor got a little cloying after a while, but not a horrible wing to have. My sweet lemonade and blue cheese sauce finished off this unhealthily satisfying lunch time meal.