Comments on Texas Burger Guy: Review #10: Chicken Oil Company - Bryan, Texas

Chicken Oil Company's specials run from 5 to 9 PM....

2010-03-29T14:38:35.815-07:00

Chicken Oil Company's specials run from 5 to 9 PM. We offer half price burgers on Monday nights and kid's eat free from the children's menu with an adult purchase.

I was at school there in Fall 1977 We went to DSP ...

2009-08-25T11:24:10.614-07:00

I was at school there in Fall 1977
We went to DSP on Sunday nights live music! & Great Burgers! Always wondered who was playing music there then. Lyle...????
Robert Earl...??? That would have been about the time they were there, I think. Great memories!

LIVED THERE ALL YOUR LIFE??? And NEVER went to Chi...

2009-05-28T05:50:52.637-07:00

LIVED THERE ALL YOUR LIFE??? And NEVER went to Chicken Oil Co.? Wow!! I left Bryan, Texas in 1992 to move to Tennessee and the Chicken Oil Co. (and Brazos Blue Ribbon Bakery Kolaches) was(were) the thing(s) missed most by my wife, 5 children and ME..... Greatest cheese burger, fries, cold beer, atmosphere. The people working there were great, although I'm sure many have come and gone since

Recently dined at Chicken Oil sober, big mistake, ...

2008-09-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

Recently dined at Chicken Oil sober, big mistake, one of the worst burgers I've ever had. The burger consisted of a cold charred dry patty with a couple slices of unmelted kraft cheese on top. It looked nothing like the one in your pictures. Maybe they are under new management. One of the best burger I've had is in Joe's Hamburgers, about 15 miles north of BCS.

Andrew '02

I attended A&M fall'85-fall'87. I never went anywh...

2008-03-29T18:57:00.000-07:00

I attended A&M fall'85-fall'87. I never went anywhere other than the northgate strip, since my truck was parked way over across the tracks and B/CS traffic was horrible. I mostly ate at the on campus chow halls since it was paid for. I did eat at the cow hop some. I spent plenty of time in the Dixie Chicken, but only consumed liquids there. I remember cow hop burgers being good and a decent deal

I'm a Bryan native. Chicken Oil Co. and Dixie Chi...

2007-12-11T14:05:00.000-08:00

I'm a Bryan native. Chicken Oil Co. and Dixie Chicken used to have the same owner and both are pretty much the same. The fries are not the best, but with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing smothered all over them, it's a different story. These are Tijuana Fries and I highly suggest them with your burger. It only adds to the clogging of the arteries, but you didn't come here to have diet food

It makes me incredibly sad that someone would impl...

2007-10-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

It makes me incredibly sad that someone would imply that a Koppe Bridge burger is good, let alone better than Chicken Oil. I am crying inside.

Dixie Chicken and Chicken Oil ARE the same thing btw.

Greg '04

just found your blog and love it. As an Aggie, I ...

2007-08-28T11:28:00.000-07:00

just found your blog and love it. As an Aggie, I have fond memories of COC. I seem to remember some Tijuana Cheese Fries which were served with ranch that made a great side to the burger. That and a pitcher of Shiner. Maybe its time for a road-trip.

For a better value at Chicken Oil Co, you want to ...

2006-12-11T13:35:00.000-08:00

For a better value at Chicken Oil Co, you want to hit it up on a Monday. Half priced burgers!

Koppe Bridge is good, and also try Juneks BBQ and Grill down in Wellborn (on Wellborn) delish.

As a former employee of Chicken Oil, I really must...

2006-11-29T17:41:00.000-08:00

As a former employee of Chicken Oil, I really must point out it is the "Snuffy Special," not "Snuffer"

Howdy, Chicken Oil and Dixie Chicken are owned by ...

2006-10-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

Howdy, Chicken Oil and Dixie Chicken are owned by the same people and make just about the same burger...Koppe Bridge is good, but I prefer Chicken Oil over all 3! Its hands down an amazing burger!

Koppe is a big and I admit its not dry, but its ta...

2006-09-25T00:13:00.000-07:00

Koppe is a big and I admit its not dry, but its tasteless. Its like a big versus of McDonalds. No flame - no claim to a good burger. Period. I actualy love the Koppe fries with the skins on them. There is no good hamburger in BCS only some that are not so bad.

With all the B/CS burger expertise here, can anyon...

2006-07-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

With all the B/CS burger expertise here, can anyone tell me what happened to DSP (Dead, Solid, Perfect)? Used to be my favorite burger as a student, but that was over 20 years ago.

To really test Chicken Oil you need to order the d...

2006-07-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

To really test Chicken Oil you need to order the double-patty cheeseburger, not the snuffie's which has one bigger patty. There is just something about that extra patty... And, I always add "death" to spice it up -- now that's a good burger.

I live in Virgina now. "5 Guys" is the closest thing we've got to a serious burger joint. Burgers aren't bad but you can't get beer...

Best burger in CS is Koppe Bridge, no doubt. The ...

2006-05-16T13:17:00.000-07:00

Best burger in CS is Koppe Bridge, no doubt.

The Dixie Chicken's burger didn't impress or disappoint, it was a good burger, but not enough to leave much of an impression. I'd always heard good things about Harvey Washbangers, but the night I went I got a dry little piece of crap. Maybe I went on a bad night, but I never had the desire to go back again.

Just thinking about

Need to chime in on two accounts. Man, I missed th...

2006-05-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

Need to chime in on two accounts.

Man, I missed the Cow Hop. I worked there and it was a great time. I remember going there for the first time and being amazed at the amount of food (and quality) you got for $2!!! Yeah, it was 1980, but still.

Al Scazerro, the owner was a great guy.

The subsequent owners just didn't get it for some reason. The one that moved over to

The chicken oil is one of the better burgers in BC...

2006-02-07T12:39:00.000-08:00

The chicken oil is one of the better burgers in BCS, but I have yet to have a good burger in all of Texas. Everyplace is dissappointing. The best I've had in the U.S. is the Chuckbox in Tempe, AZ. A charcoal grill (something missing from most joints in TX) and fresh, large patties. Worth the trip.

Howdy,A man after my own heart, but if someone sol...

2006-01-03T18:27:00.000-08:00

Howdy,

A man after my own heart, but if someone sold you on Chicken Oil Co. as the best burger in the BCS, they were sorely mistaken. YOu have to go to Koppe Bridge. They have two locations (the original on Wellborn is still probably the best) and everyone who we have taken there has been floored...Lived in College Station for almost 7 years, so I speak from experience. As a new

The Chicken Oil Company burgers are....OK. Not ne...

2005-07-07T21:34:00.000-07:00

The Chicken Oil Company burgers are....OK. Not near as good as Tookies in Seabrook. You probably hit COC on a good day and Tookies on a bad day.

If you want a GREAT burger and are in Pearland, Try Big Humphreys Italian Restaraunt. Yeah, an Italian place. Best burgers in town, and probably one of the Best in Houston. They make their own patties there. Mmmmm. I'm hungry for one

The burgers at Chicken Oil and the Dixie Chicken u...

2005-05-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

The burgers at Chicken Oil and the Dixie Chicken used to be identical. I think they are owned by the same folks. Kudos to Augustus for reminding me of the Cow Hop. The Deluxe Burger Bar in College Station (just down from the Dixie Chicken) has burgers that are good . . . not great, but their cheese fries are great with Ranch Dressing (artery clogging) and the bean burger (Refried Beans, Picante

I miss the old Cow Hop, for the price the burgers ...

2005-05-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

I miss the old Cow Hop, for the price the burgers were pretty good.

I have actually been to Chicken Oil & I actually o...

2005-05-07T09:21:00.000-07:00

I have actually been to Chicken Oil & I actually once upon a time lived in Bryan! Got a kick outta seeing your review! Thanks! This is a cool site!

The "Cow Hop", formerly of College Station, used t...

2005-03-31T08:31:00.000-08:00

The "Cow Hop", formerly of College Station, used to have the "Cow Pie", not the Dixie Chicken. The Cow Hop in the late 70's early 80"s was awesome but someone bought and tried to clean it up, thus it died.

Used to be outside of San Antonio...until urban sp...

2005-02-20T09:52:00.000-08:00

Used to be outside of San Antonio...until urban sprawl engulfed it like an ameba. Another good place- a biker bar outside Ft. McKavitt (sp). I can't remember the name of it but their ooze factor is off the scale!

Thanks Sixlegged... where exactly is Helotes? Dr....

2005-02-15T14:18:00.000-08:00

Thanks Sixlegged... where exactly is Helotes?

Dr. F: Never tried Dixie Chicken - might have to try it out next time I am in B/CS.