
KFC Birmingham - Selly Oak
Quick info
About KFC Birmingham - Selly Oak
KFC Birmingham - Selly Oak is a fast food restaurant on Unit 5, serving the chain's fried chicken buckets alongside combo meals and sides. Orders go through self-service kiosks, and customers collect food at the counter rather than having it brought to the table. The format is walk-in, with no reservations taken. The menu runs from chicken pieces to popcorn chicken and various side dishes, though popcorn chicken has been known to sell out before close. Keeping a receipt is worth doing, since orders can arrive short an item such as a drink or a side. As a chain outlet, the branch follows the standard KFC ordering setup rather than a table-service model.
Good to know
“Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dirty toilets, missing items from orders, popcorn chicken and pickle burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dirty toilets, missing items from orders, popcorn chicken and pickle burger.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly describe missing or wrong items as the central complaint, from a large fries and a drink left off orders to a whole missing portion of wings, with several noting a manager or till staff dismissing the issue with only a quick glance at the screen rather than fixing it. Close behind, the fried chicken itself draws recurring criticism as dry, salty, or served cold and greasy, including one order described as burnt, and a new pickle burger panned for containing only four pickle slices and tasting reheated rather than fresh. Several also cite poor attitudes from staff, waits at the counter, and a removed table-service system that leaves people standing for orders. Multiple reviewers separately describe the toilets as dirty, unstocked, and, in one account, hazardous with leaking water. One reviewer reports a manager refusing to correct a wrong order and reacting with hostility. A repeat visitor did note that keeping a receipt got a missing fries order corrected immediately at the till.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly describe missing or wrong items as the central complaint, from a large fries and a drink left off orders to a whole missing portion of wings, with several noting a manager or till staff dismissing the issue with only a quick glance at the screen rather than fixing it. Close behind, the fried chicken itself draws recurring criticism as dry, salty, or served cold and greasy, including one order described as burnt, and a new pickle burger panned for containing only four pickle slices and tasting reheated rather than fresh. Several also cite poor attitudes from staff, waits at the counter, and a removed table-service system that leaves people standing for orders. Multiple reviewers separately describe the toilets as dirty, unstocked, and, in one account, hazardous with leaking water. One reviewer reports a manager refusing to correct a wrong order and reacting with hostility. A repeat visitor did note that keeping a receipt got a missing fries order corrected immediately at the till.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I’m so upset I am pregnant and craving kfc. My kfc came tasting burnt and cold it was greasy and I was left feeling completely unsatisfied!!!!!! I revived 2 small wings with my 4 peice which were less than adequate. I am extremely upset by what I’ve received tonight”
- Google user
“Visited at around 5pm and honestly wasn’t impressed. We ordered food for four people and were only given one tray, even after asking for another. It made carrying everything back to the table unnecessarily awkward as well as staff not being nice to people. I was also surprised to find that table service has been removed at this branch, so everyone has to stand around waiting for their order instead of having it brought over. The toilets were in a poor state too. There was no toilet paper or soap, and the whole bathroom looked like it hadn’t been checked or restocked in a while. The food was alright, but it was much saltier than expected and the chicken wasn’t particularly crispy. It tasted fine, just not what I’d normally expect from KFC. Overall, the experience felt quite disappointing. The food was decent enough, but the lack of basic hygiene and customer service let the place down.”
- Google user
“I came here few days ago with my friends and I had a horrible experience. My order was wrong and when asked for the manager the woman with hijab on told me she is the manager and refused to help me out. All i wanted was for my food to be fixed and she started shouting and arguing with me and my friends. Didnt even want to fix the problem and then turned around and said “she doesn’t have time for this” after which she pulled out her phone and started scrolling on tiktok. I am so shocked this actually happened. What an awful place and for a manger to act like this is absolutely disgusting. Will definitely not be coming back after this, such a waste of money! AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!!”
- Google user
“Always keep hold of your receipt as this branch consistently misses items from orders. Last week I mentioned a missing drink, but after a quick glance at the screen I was told I hadn’t ordered one. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my receipt to prove it. Today my large fries were missing. When I raised it at the till, I was again told I hadn’t ordered them after another quick glance at the screen. Luckily this time I had kept my receipt and the issue was rectified immediately. While seated, we also overheard another customer complaining about a missing portion of wings. This seems to be a recurring issue that management should address.”
- Google user
“The food was standard KFC which was nice but nothing too shout out about. The service was shocking 😅 I used the self service kiosk and at the end when asked if I want it brought to my table or served at the counter I opted for table service. The display states to collect a number display to place on your table so the staff can identify you when your food is ready. I asked for a number and they said they didnt have any, not as in theyre all out as in they simply dont do them. I asked why amd the facial response I recieved made me feel like the crazy one 😅. I waiting g approx 10 mins for the food which was fine however whilst waiting for my food other customers were greeted with poor attitudes from the staff.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Birmingham - Selly Oak | 2.9650 | — | — | dirty toilets, missing items from orders, popcorn chicken |
| 3 in 1 Burger | 4.3730 | 2.7 mi | — | spicy dip burger, double dip chicken burger, injected sauce chicken |
| Amritsari Tarka | 4.1278 | 4.2 mi | £10–40 | amritsari kulcha, chole bhature, paneer dishes |
| Saqib Kebab House | 4.01,583 | 4.5 mi | £1–10 | chips, chilli sauce, mixed donner kebab |
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