Welcome to KFC - E Lincolnway
At KFC - E Lincolnway, we celebrate the timeless tradition of fried chicken, serving guests in Sterling, IL, with our cherished Original Recipe. Our vibrant location offers a family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a variety of meals, from our crispy chicken tenders to the classic bucket meals. Diners rave about our freshly prepared sides and excellent customer service, which has notably improved thanks to our dedicated staff. Our recent remodel enhances the dining experience, creating a cozy setting to savor delicious dishes like mashed potato poppers and heartwarming biscuits. Here, every meal is crafted with love, ensuring a memorable taste of KFC.
- 2516 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 Hotline: (815) 625-7255
Welcome to KFC - E Lincolnway, a beloved chicken shop located at 2516 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. This location is a true embodiment of the KFC legacy, renowned for its signature fried chicken and delightful wings that keep customers coming back for more. With phone orders at (815) 625-7255, they make it easy to enjoy your favorite meals whenever the craving strikes.
KFC - E Lincolnway features an enticing menu, prominently highlighting the Double Dunk It Bucket, which includes 10 pieces of their famous Original Recipe tenders, along with tasty sides like mashed potato poppers and crispy fries, complete with a range of dipping sauces. This meal is perfect for sharing or indulging solo—after all, who can resist 3970 to 4480 calories of pure comfort food?
Other stellar options include the 10 pc. Chicken Meal, a crowd-pleaser featuring 10 pieces of KFC's world-famous fried chicken, paired with your choice of sides and biscuits, or the 4 pc. Dunk It Bucket Combo, perfect for a satisfying quick bite. The rich, flavorful fried chicken is hand-breaded to perfection, ensuring every bite is deliciously crispy and juicy.
The ambiance at KFC - E Lincolnway has received rave reviews, particularly after the recent remodel. Customers like Keeta Evans have praised the stunning new look both inside and out, further enhancing the dining experience. Reviews commend the cleanliness of the store and the friendly demeanor of the staff, with many guests expressing their appreciation for the improved customer service over the past year. According to Sindy Sotelo, the newly fried-to-order chicken sandwiches are a must-try.
- Customer Highlights:
- Jed praised the cleanliness and the friendly night crew, saying, "Super friendly and you could tell they enjoyed working with each other."
- Rita Dunham emphasized that "Meals are always fresh with fast courteous service in a friendly atmosphere."
- Amanda Wille expressed satisfaction in receiving her order quickly, describing her experience as "great."
At KFC - E Lincolnway, not only do you get to enjoy a menu filled with indulgent options like the 6 pc. Taste of KFC Deal or the delectable 12 pc. Tenders Meal, but you also benefit from a warm atmosphere and a dedicated team that genuinely cares about your dining experience. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or picking up a hearty family meal, KFC - E Lincolnway delivers exceptional food and service.
So, the next time you find yourself in Sterling, don’t miss out on the flavorful goodness that KFC - E Lincolnway has to offer. You won’t leave hungry!

Store was clean. Food was decent. Night crew was really awesome! Super friendly and you could tell they enjoyed working with each other.

Excellent deals on lunch. Totally love the new remodel. The outside is amazing and the inside is also well done.

Original bucket of chicken with mashed potatoes gravy our favorite. But very disappointed that Long John Silvers is no longer an option. Really miss the shrimp, hush puppies, chicken planks!

My friends who are working were very hungry. Looked on doordash and was outrageous. Called my k f c a is my kfc in sterling illinois. Was informed that they do not do orders on the phone only on app. Although we did not have app. They ...

Now that they make the chicken sandwichs fried to order, its delicious!!! Customer Service has improved a ton in the past year!! Remodel looks great! Cool new light too!!

Meals are always fresh with fast courteous service in a friendly atmosphere

Very friendly staff helpful and quick. I walked in placed my order was out the door with my food in 10 minutes. The food was good the experience was great.

Its KFC, reliable, good and fair prices. Plus the staff is always super friendly and seem to go the extra mile wherever they can.