Comments on: The Bird, the Word, and the Golden Rule

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:57:29 +0000

Hi again Og..it was great to read so many positive comments about Donahoo’s. I remember many years of being there for hours and hours upon end. I also remember Mama and Daddy making that mix a couple times a year and shipping (or driving) it back out to the stores. Wow..the MESS we had to clean up afterward! LOL. Anyway, another round of memories have surfaced..I sure do miss them. Thanks so much for this page :) I also laughed at the KFC post, as we (at least once that I know of) put one out of business here. Luis..ya just can’t beat Donahoo’s! Happy eating :)

By: Luis

Luis — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:25:28 +0000

The one from Ontario is simply the best ,i go there every friday.

By: James Boo

James Boo — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:28:15 +0000

Carla and Matt,

Thanks so much for commenting. I’m sorry to say I have nothing else to offer in the way of history, but I’m happy that you saw this piece, and I hope I did justice to the family name. The next time in town I’ll be sure to check out the Ontario location, too.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:11:54 +0000

This is my Grandparent’s Empire, I’m the Grandson of Ed and Dee Donahoo – Founders of Donahoo’s Golden Chicken.

By: Carla

Carla — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:57:28 +0000

In response to Og, you seem to know a lot about the history of Donahoo’s…I’d be very interested in talking with you. I’m not sure if you will ever see this post, but after reading it, and the tears cleared from my eyes, I realized it was worth a shot. You see, Ed and Dee are my parents..so if you, or anyone here has a bit of history to share to bring back fond memories, please feel free to email me at kiermah@hotmail.com. Thanks, have a great day, and may Donahoo’s live long in the hearts of the millions who have tried the best!

By: pete

pete — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:09:57 +0000

I used to eat them 3 times a week. they make the best chicking in town. too bad i had to mvoe 1 hour away..

By: James

James — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:52:37 +0000

Hey og, this is a great piece of history! I’m glad you found your way here and grateful for your insight. The next time I’m in the area I’ll make sure to try the chicken in Ontario :)

By: og

og — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:27:11 +0000

The original name for Donahoos Golden Chicken was The Chicken Coop. Started by Ed and Dee Donahoo in the 50′s. It was located on Holt Blvd in Ontario. Nancy Aragon started working at that location and it was her recipe for the rolls. The Donahoo’s started to franchise the restaurant. Nancy and her husband William bought the Euclid & G location about 1 year after the Savage Family opened it. The Aragon’s also took over the location on 4 Th & Grove in 1969 which was opened about 4 years earlier. Nancy has passed but William is still alive and worked in the Grove location until he retired in 2006 at 84 years old. The Aragon’s were friends with the Donahoos. Before the franchise broke apart the batter was made at the Ontario location and distributed to the other locations. The location on Grove is the one left. It has been in the Aragon family since 1969 and now is being run by his daughter Shirley. The recipes used at the Ontario location are the closest to Original. They also cook the food in front of you. It takes 15 minutes to get your chicken because it takes 15 minutes to cook it fresh. No heat lamps here! It’s fresh not processed.

By: Gary in Abq

Gary in Abq — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:21:40 +0000

Ahhhhhh, I long for Donahoo’s golden tasties. Just reading your report brings the smell to my mind and a tear to my eye. Sadly, I live in NM and have to find a reason to travel home to eat Donahoo’s. This chicken is by far the best I have ever eaten. I grew up for a time in Riverside and visited the shop in Rubidoux. I wish they could overnight a bucket to Abq :(

By: James

James — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:14:08 +0000

DocChuck – good choice.

Humble – Zakhar is the reason I’m able to speak of M&Ms in the first place. As long as the price is still right for lunch, I ain’t got shit to say about portions!

Sarah – PAPA OOM MOWMOW MOW PAPA OOM MOW MOWMOW