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    3.9 (38 reviews)
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    Spicy Sandwich
    Mark T.

    When I was a kid, every now and again my parents get KFC. Having never been inside one, I thought that "Extra Crispy" was a special request made of the kitchen. I did not know that this was one of the standard menu options. Thus, I'd ask if it can be ordered "extra extra crispy". So... why I am telling you this? Because if there were such a thing as "extra extra crispy" it would be the chicken at Byrd's. Good thing we never did get such a thing at KFC, because it's not the greatest thing in the world. The crust on this chicken ended up being a little thin and too crunchy for my liking. The meat itself was cooked well, no complaints there. As for the heat level, the "hot" had a milder than "hot" heat for my taste, but knowing my affinity for the flame YMMV. Now, let me ask you all something: Did Dave's Hot Chicken start this trend of chicken shops using tenders alone or between bread, with a generous heat scale, and some kind of savory, lightly sweet, light orange colored sauce? Or did Dave's just jump onto something which was an up and coming trend? No matter, I'm someone who believes that sometimes, it's not necessary to re-invent the wheel. If there's something out there that works (i.e. makes money), why not? Thus, I have no issue with Byrd's using the same model as Dave's. However, if you're going to do something, get it right. This comes down to two things, other than the crust being a little overdone: 1. Bread - With a slider format, while the tender does stick out a little, the balance is preserved, and everything stays together more. With using a full-sized burger style bun, this balance become upset, and with the tender shape, some bites are only bread. Further, it does make the sando more susceptible for falling apart. This is compounded by: 2. Sauce - The sauce itself is good, no issues there. However, the lack of any on the bread means there is less adhesion, and it makes the sandwich just a little dryer and more plain. Finally, some closing notes/remarks: - Potato Salad: I'm not complaining, I am only asking: why?? Especially since there are fries, it seems the only reason this is here is that Byrd's may say "Look Ma, I'm not like Dave's, I have potato salad!" - Fries - Cooked and seasoned well. Perfect for crinkle cut! - Freshness: it is noted that I was one of only people here, so the kitchen was no busy in the slightest. With this, the chicken and fries tasted fresh out of the fryer, and not from under a lamp. - Service: pretty standard for a fast-casual place like this, not black tie, but no complaints! - Vibe: While the black/white/red/wood look is cool and modern, the lighting does detract a bit. Modern circular LED chandeliers are cool and all, but the light emitted seemed harsh. I liked it when I was a middle schooler going to my local Taco Bell, but as I've grown, I find it reminds me of a place where things get done (a professional kitchen, warehouse, RMV, etc.) rather than a place one can sit and enjoy a meal and/or company of a friend. Thus, while Byrd's had an A-OK piece of chicken, other things made the experience a little less than fantastic. With the wealth of chicken shops int he city, I do not think I will be making a return to Byrd's.

    Crispy Byrd Wrap LARGE FRIES
    Anna T.

    Service was really quick and lots of seating as well! I got the chicken wrap with fries. The fries were good, I liked the seasoning on them! The chicken wrap was goood but nothing crazy. It is just chicken and coleslaw and the sauce comes on the side. I think this would be amazing if it were chopped chicken with lettuce and sauce.

    We tried Byrd's Hot Chicken in Skokie and it was absolutely worth it! We ordered the Byrd Bomb (crispy tenders with cheese, slaw, 24 karat sauce, pickles on bread and hot toast) and it was packed with flavor. The hot chicken sandwich was juicy and had the perfect kick, while the crispy Byrd wrap was a great twist with amazing crunch. We also got a full order of wings, and they were cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside and tender inside. The drinks selection is solid (Pepsi products) and paired perfectly with the heat. Service was great, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the place had plenty of space with lots of parking available. If you're looking for delicious hot halal chicken with great portions and excellent service, this is the spot. Definitely coming back! Also they are on uber eats and open super late

    Chicken TENDERS COMBO
    Tiffany J.

    Ordered Byrds Hot Chicken on door dash, it came faster than expected. I got chicken tender meal and a tender on the side. I expected the tenders to be on the smaller size, so that is why I ordered a third. To my surprise the tenders were massive! The crunchiness of the chicken was delicious and the "hot" spice level was a perfect level, I think I could even go up a notch to supahot. The chicken meat was juicy and everything you'd expect in a tender. The potato salad and fries were good, but nothing to write home about. Would recommend and can't wait to try their chicken sandwich!

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    Best service! Food is made fresh and staff is super accommodating! We really enjoy coming here.

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    Really good food. Got the hot chicken sandwich with the fries and the potato salad. Everything with a drink ran at 20$

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    2 years ago

    Pretty good! Had the 2 for $10. Chicken was a little small for the bread. Tasted very similar to Popeyes chicken sandwich

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    2 years ago

    Good chicken tenders. Spicy and timely delivery. Best part about it is that it's open super late night

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    Yummy food! This chicken is definitely on the saltier side but the portions were huge.

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    Best chicken sandwich with a decent price!! The place of overall really good just wish they don't keep raising the price

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    Really great food and even better owners. Food is always hot and cooked fresh for you. Get the Byrd Bomb. You won't regret it!

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    3 years ago

    Great chicken, good fries, very nice owner. Tenders are large, and very large portion of fries

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    2 years ago

    this is just amazing I couldnt have anything more flavorful and tender in my mouth this is amazing buy now

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    Love this place! Great food, great vibes, awesome service. So so so reliable. They're calling it…read morethe chilis of lakeview, and i mean that respectfully!! Love!

    Back for round 2 and Wilde was even better than I remembered! We visited near St. Patrick's Day, so…read morethings were even more festive and busy than usual. Every time I visit, the decor never ceases to impress. It's classy but unpretentious and you can tell folks are there to have a good time. We arrived at about 8:30pm on a Saturday and it was packed. Luckily, we were able to snag seats at a bar before a table opened up around 9pm. A note that they don't take reservations (but I kind of wish they did!), so this isn't the place to go if you're in a rush. They had a special seasonal menu going for the holiday, and we started with the reuben hush puppies. While they were more like croquettes, they were extra crispy, cheesy, and juicy with the most delicious thousand island dressing. I wish they would offer this year round! For mains, we ordered the corned beef and buddha bowl. I really liked the horseradish aioli that came with the beef- while the meat could've been more tender, it had a great flavor overall. The cabbage actually tasted pickled and the carrots sweet; non-traditional, but tasty! The buddha bowl had a very wide range of veggies and perfectly cooked rice. I could drink that spicy peanut sauce. I appreciated how large the portions were, which definitely softened the price as we left with plenty of leftovers. All in all, we had a great experience- if you haven't checked Wilde out, I highly recommend doing so!

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    (Kari's Rating 8/10)…read more Came in on a Friday night about 8 o'clock, and I didn't realize there was a basketball game tonight, so the bar was really packed with IU fans. I heard off this place from an Instagram video from a food blogger. There wasn't initially seating when we first got in, but the bartender/hostess helped us make a makeshift table. We also didn't have a chair so she had to go find a chair and she found one so really appreciate her hustle. The wings came out pretty quickly, the honey barbecue wings were really sweet, and came with a substantial amount of sauce. The ranch was impeccable. It was not too thin and came with celery. The birds nest hot sauce was relatively hot for a medium. I was definitely feeling the spice after two or three. I think there was a little too much sauce on the wings for me, personally, but overall very good. The volume is really loud because everyone was there for the game, so we kinda had to yell over each other to have a conversation. We got our check pretty quickly and the servers were really attentive. I would definitely come back if I was in the area, but I probably wouldn't come all the way from River North for this again.

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    My partner and I plus a friend came here after the 2024 Pride Fest as it was a short walk away from…read morethe event and we needed to 1) get away from all of the craziness and expensive covers at bars, and 2) we really needed to eat lunch. We came here hoping for some good food with some drinks and we really enjoyed our experience overall. The place got really packed over the course of our time here with more people who had the same idea as us. With that came slower service and our server forgot a few things and mixed up our drinks but she was really nice and it didn't affect our experience all too much. My friend ordered a burger and my partner and I split an appetizer. We got pretzel bites and 1/2 pound of jumbo fried shrimp and everything was actually so good! We were impressed. After a bunch of drinks and food, the bill was pretty up there in price as expected. My only two complaints was that the bouncer guy at the beginning was a little weird and didn't make us feel exactly welcomed when he sat us. Secondly, it took forever for us to pay to get out of the place because the bartender/servers were inundated with people. They also were vaping behind the counter and not showing enough urgency when they were so many people waiting to order drinks and also customers at tables waiting on food, service, etc. I figure coming back here on a less busy day would be the best idea. Can't imagine what it's like during Cubs games. Yikes

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