Best Fried Chicken in Columbia
Serving Old School Flavor since 1907.
Also visit us during Soda City Market every Saturday and First Thursday on Main
A look at Drake’s Duck-In favorites
Breakfast, Fried Chicken, Burgers, and more.
Chicken & Waffles
Two (2) jumbo chicken tenders and a fresh-cooked Belgian waffle. Served with hot sauce and maple butter.
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Classic Burger
Two (2) 3.5oz burgers served "smashed-style" with pickles, onions, American cheese, and Drake's Special Sauce on a potato bun.
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Drake's Salad
Mixed greens, shaved carrots and cucumbers, radish, croutons, hard-boiled egg, and cheddar cheese. Serve with Ranch Dressing.
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Drake’s Duck-In isn’t trying to reinvent comfort food — it’s been serving it longer than most places in town have existed. Since 1907, this Main Street staple has been the go-to for fried chicken, breakfast plates, burgers, and the kind of diner classics people grew up on. It’s familiar, fast, and exactly what you came for.
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Check out our most recent reviews!
Jennifer Bennett
I have loved Duck In for my entire life and I will never not crave it. I've moved far away now but you bet your tail I drop in and get their chicken on every visit back to the area.
Brandon Caulder
Stopped in during Soda City one Saturday for lunch. The place was busy, clean and friendly staff. Food came out hot and just how it was ordered. Definitely worth repeating and ready to go back!
Maria Humble
I had the wings and they were Amazing...just the right amount of crust, you could taste the meat of the chicken...that were deliciously juicy!!!!
Arianna Clay
Employees, portion sizes, sauce = A 10! Service was nice and portions are huge! Loveee the honey mustard!
Marcella Rodriguez
I will always come back to this restaurant for their juicy and delicious fried chicken. They've made lovely renovations to the location in recent years, but the old look never stopped me from coming in. This place has a history that is told through the many pictures on the walls that illustrates just how long people ... have loved this chicken. My usual is the chicken and waffles with the tenders, sometimes a drizzle of hot sauce for some extra heat. Their fries are also a favorite of mine. You should get a basket to share if you're eating with a friend! Please support and check out this local and historical institution on Main Street. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes are you best known for?
What type of cuisine do you serve?
We serve Fried, Grilled, Seasoned, Baked, Marinated, Fresh, Natural Cut, Cooked, Served, Prepared, Tenderized, Crispy, Portioning, Cleaned, Made From Scratch, Handmade and Fresh Never-Frozen
What services do you offer?
We offer Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Counter Service, Takeout, Delivery, Dine-In, Catering, Southern Comfort Food, Handmade Biscuits, Breakfast Platters, Chicken, Sandwiches and Marinated
What areas do you serve?
We service Forest Acres, The Vista, Bull Street District, Elmwood Park, Elmwood Park, Earlewood, Main Street District, Downtown Columbia, Columbia CBD, Congaree Vista, Arsenal Hill, Rosewood, East Central City, Irmo-Seven Oaks, St Andrews, Columbia, Columbia SC, Main Street Historic District, Central Business District, USC Campus, Surrounding Neighborhoods, First Thursday on Main and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Come visit us!
We're on Main Street in the heart of Downtown Columbia
Drake's Duck-In
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