Taste good customer service was great and the food was nice and warm with great presentation no complains very nice staff didn't expect this to be my fav underground restaurant read more

Mac and cheese 0/5 -mushy, extremely overcooked mac -zero flavor -the sauce was runny, would not stick to mac -couldn't take a 2nd bite Chicken tenders 2/5 +nice size -bland Byrd Bomb Fries 3/5 +overall decent -the bland chicken Would not revisit. Would not recommend. read more

Byrd's chicken is the chicken sandwich restaurant equivalent of a tourist trap souvenir shop. My first bite into the sandwich caused a spritz of OIL to hit my lip, burning it. Yes, I know it's fried chicken. But so is Dave's Hot Chicken, and it's not this greasy! Also just doesn't taste good. Very bland. Their sauce does not help. Also, be prepared to go next door and buy something if you need a restroom. It's laughable, that they send you to the business next to theirs, while charging wild prices for their sub-par food. The fries are okay. Typical shoestring fries. Obviously not nearly enough to make up for a bland sandwich I couldn't even finish. My partner and I have wanted to try this place for quite some time now, as a comparison to Dave's. So we'll save you the trouble: this place sucks. You're better off eating at the random pizza place next door. They send you there anyway, if you need the restroom. read more

Byrds hot chicken - 3.5/10 Pros: Juicy chicken and friendly service, crinkle fries, buttered and toasted bread instead of plain bread. (over toasted). Fresh and hot. Cons: No restroom, messy storefront, no fountain drinks nor refills, sticky tables, limited seating. Cheese fries were bland and it tasted to milky, wouldve been better with spice or seasoning. Regular crinkle fries were to salty and after a few bites needed a drink. It was also inconsistently cooked. The seasoning was sour, herby? The toast was burnt. The chicken needs more breading, it was also very soggy on the bottom. There was oil pooled at the bottom. The breading was falling off the chicken and made it difficult to eat. I had to take a seperate bite of chicken and then breading. The seasoning is not like your regular hot chicken and is not close to the seasoning, it reminded me very much of canes just spicy. The seasoning was very inconsistent, some be salty, spicy, or bland. The sauce was also way too herby and tasted weird, i'm not 100% sure what sauce it was but I'm thinking it was the 24K sauce. Also for a medium spice I expected it to be more spicy and colorful. read more

From April 2025 What We Ordered: -Byrd Bomb (Mild) $15.99 -Single Nashvylle Sandwich Hot $11.99 -Nashvylle Sandwich & Fries $14.99 We were looking for some food after drinks at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and stopped at Byrd's Hot Chicken on our way back to the hotel. You order at the kiosk and wait for your food. The customer service was somewhat lacking. We weren't acknowledged, and there was no indication when our food would be ready. The restaurant was oddly quiet, even though we could see them preparing our food, and service was slow, despite the restaurant not being busy. I had hoped they would let us know when our food was ready, but communication was poor. The Mild Nashville Sandwich was a pretty good hot chicken sandwich, not better than Howlin' Rays, but just as good as Dave's Hot Chicken. The Byrd Bomb was great too; shredded hot chicken covered in a special sauce over fries - surprisingly good! Don't sleep on Byrd's Hot Chicken! read more

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I waited 30 minutes for their chicken sandwich. It was one small strip of chicken with rancid slaw. Completely unacceptable and a terrible value. Total waste of time and money. The workers were not friendly or sympathetic. Avoid at all costs. read more

Disappointed. Firstly credit card machine down so cash only. No biggy it happens. Waited 30 min for the food and then told they accidentally made my kids spicy when it was supposed to be no spice. So they needed to remake. Waited another 15 min. Took it home and it was spicy. Wtf. On my way back to complain. I will say my chicken was very tasty though. Dropped from two start to one after I told him about the mistake and asked him to rush the as it was already 2 hours past my kids bedtime. He pointed around at the crowd and said he couldn't. Since when would that not warrant a rush service? They messed up and don't want to rush to fix it? Turns out yes they didn't care. I waited for everyone else to be done before they did mine. Personal vow to never come here again just based on this one time. This is probably just a series of bad experiences on one of their bad days. But holy crap people. Ok. I changed my rating from 1 star to 3. The chicken is good and it felt petty to rate a 1 star. read more

We've been here a few times, the very first time we tried this place we were surprised at how good it was. It was a biger portion last year if I remember correctly, we always get the street bomb which is good enough for 2 people. But now, portion is smaller but same price. Still good, but wish it was the same bigger portion. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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When you enter, the menu is displayed on the screens and you order on a tablet. The service was quick and the food was hot even after the walk back to the hotel. I got a medium spice Nashvylle and fries. The heat, I think, was more than a medium but if you eat with the bun and coleslaw it helped with the heat. I really enjoyed the sandwich. The chicken was crisp and juicy. It is a messy eat so be careful especially when eating on a hotel bed. read more

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As a lover of fried chicken, I can say that this place did not disappoint. I ordered a chicken sandwich and Dale, the owner, kindly substituted the buns for cabbage and homemade coleslaw. You can tell he really cares about his customers by the way he communicates to them about spice level and preference. I asked him to make my chicken extra spicy and he did! The chicken tenders were crisp and hot. The tomatoes, cabbage, and fries helped to cut the spice nicely. Everything paired nicely with the chipotle mayo and ketchup provided. The music made for a nice, casual vibe as well. Thanks for the great experience! :) read more

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Was in the area and decided to stop for a chicken sandwich! I also got their burger fries and they were pretty good. It did take a while to get my food yet the chicken sandwhich didn't really taste fresh. Everything else was pretty good. read more

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Crispy, juicy, and DELICIOUS. And if you like tangy and sweet add honey mustard. Sometimes simple ingredients make for the best food. According to Husband the medium Nashville chicken was the perfect amount of heat. I can't do spicy, so I couldn't steal a bite. So I'll have to take his word for it. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Food had no flavor whatsoever. The Mac and cheese was grainy and noodles overcooked. The wings were mid at best and the star of the show "The Chicken Sandwich" was absolutely a thumbs down. 4.4 stars is why I stopped in and left so disappointed. read more

Our go to after a long day at the park, food quality is decent and the service is quick.

This is pretty good hot chicken. Kids meals are preformed frozen patties that don't even taste like chicken. Music is infuriating. Too loud, not edited for language, and the most annoying pop music that exists (Adele, Travie McCoy, Miley, just stop please). These places that only take orders via a computer drive me crazy, you can't ask any questions. The restaurant does not have adequate AC or ventilation, it's freaking hot. Also not a good value, seems pretty pricey for just a sandwich, may just be CA prices. If all you want is a super fried tasty chicken sandwich to go you'll be ok, but this was not a great spot for us. read more

We grabbed dinner here a few nights ago while on vacation at Disneyland. My son is a fried chicken connoisseur and loves to seek out the best chicken whenever we're on a trip. Byrd's looked promising on Yelp so we added it to our list for this trip to Anaheim. The inside is pretty small- they do have a few tables, but it's cramped with folks waiting to pick up their orders, so we decided to take our food back to the hotel. The wait wasn't too long, but once we got the text that our food was ready, it was not actually ready- went to the counter to grab it and were told they were still working on it. The employees were very friendly when we did pick up. I found the food itself a little underwhelming. We like Dave's Hot Chicken and I found this a little bland in comparison. I got the Byrd Bomb and expected it to be full of flavor, but it was mostly just spicy with nothing else coming through (it has fries, slaw, sauce and pickles on it) even though I only went with medium spice. Fries were under seasoned and undercooked a bit IMO. My son chose the mild seasoning for his sandwich and still it was very spicy with not much other flavor. I don't think we'd come back but would instead opt to try a different place next time. read more

Does not exist. The place was empty when we showed up. Waste of time. Everytime we drive by, we see other people confused as to where it is and why it is shuttered read more

great service and good staff. chicken is super good. white chocolate coffee is good also.

I had this place for the first time and it was so good! I had their 3 strip meal with fries! The strips of chicken were well seasoned and cooked! Their dipping sauces were also a big hit! I tried their ranch, hot buffalo, and chipotle mayo. The only thing I wish it would have came with as well was another side BUT obviously don't want to be exactly like their competition and have to stand out. I can see this place having a lot of foot traffic while people of leaving the convention center, Disney or California. I would definitely be coming back and would recommend this to anybody in the area! read more

Actually a bit torn between 4 and 5 but because of how Yelp rating works in America giving a 5. The reason being price. 13.99 is a lot for a chicken sandwich and fries. It is halal, overall inflation, hcol and tourist area so it makes sense but it still hurts the walle. Chicken was well cooked, not dry, and crispy. Definitely had a kick but not overly strong. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Me and my family attempted to eat here but they stated that they were closed. Their operating hours stated that open until 11pm. We attempted to go in at 830pm and the staff yelled at us that they were closed. Super disappointed. read more

In walking distance from the Sheraton. Giving 5 stars for the owner's great customer service. Chicken also tastes great. read more

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Be forewarned: They don't open until 5pm on Sundays. The info in this listing is incorrect.

We were staying nearby this restaurant and decided to try it. Service is friendly and fairly quick. Chicken is made to order to ensure its crispy and juicy as soon as you get it. Food: Byrd bomb - fries are cooked well, chicken tender is chopped up and throughout the dish. The sauce has a good spice. Coleslaw and pickles give a nice refreshing acidity, sweetness and crunch. The Texas toast at the bottom does soak up some of that flavor. I do feel it's on the heavy/oily side so easily very filling. 4/5. Mac and cheese with tender - Mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, noodles cooked well not overly soft. The tender is deliciously crispy and juicy. 5/5. Price: Pretty reasonable priced for anaheim and close to Disney so can't complain. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - BYRD BOMB - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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The Best Spicey Chicken Around ! The worst counter girl ever, stood at counter for 5 min before a lady from back came out I asked if they were open and a girl sitting at table says you order at Kiosk, so I go thru it and ask if I can pay cask and then she reluctantly got up off her Fat rear end and then I have to start order all over, she was so so rude. Never Again, would have left but getting chicken for my son. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - The Hardest Worker Award ! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Ordered the plain combo with chicken sandwich, fries and potato salad for $17. The chicken breast was hot and moist. The fries are seasoned with a little cayenne, so pack a punch. The potato salad is mayo based and was good. Even though they were busy, we received our food quickly. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Juicy halal chicken sandwich!! Full of flavor, perfect balance of seasoning/spice and the chicken wasn't dry . I got the hot spice level and it was just right. The number one comes with two sides and i chose the potato salad and French fries. (These were the two options that were not an additional charge) the inside is small with a few tables lining the sides of the counter. All orders are placed on a kiosk and staff members call out your name when your order is ready. Overall, it's your standard hot chicken spot, except this chicken is high quality. For a quick bite this was So Good!! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Number 1 with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Came here for the first time yesterday for lunch and I was impressed by this hot chicken spot! I ordered their tender combo with their hot spice level and with a side of fries and potato salad. The chicken was freshly fried and made to order and I ordered through their self-service kiosk but you can also order at the counter if it isn't too busy. I waited around 10 minutes but it was worth it since everything was piping hot and fresh. They also include their version of comeback sauce with your order which was a nice, little addition. The fries had a good amount of seasoning on them and were crispy and hot when I ate them and they had a satisfying crunch. The potato salad was refreshing and cool to help calm the heat from the hot tenders that I ordered which were quite crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. The tenders were quite big and were larger than most that I've had at other hot chicken places. Their hot level was quite spicy and good for my spice tolerance and I would order it again for sure! They are located right next to Disneyland so this is a great lunch spot to stop at if you are in the area and there's a decent amount of parking in the strip mall that it's in. I'm looking forward to coming back soon again when I'm in the area for more delicious fried chicken! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Hot Tender Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Hot chicken done right! This was such a random stop for us, but so glad we did it. It's in small strip mall, walking distance from Disneyland, so I can see how this chicken spot is a popular choice especially for late night eats, especially because it's opened until midnight! We ordered the donut & chicken combo and the two tender combo with mild and medium spice. Mild definitely has a kick! My husband really liked the donut and tender combo, although skeptic at first. Glazed donut which had a bit of char on both sides and nestled was a meaty medium spice tender. The flavor combo was perfect. All of the chicken was really delicious, not dry and a great portion. The mac and cheese was also really tasty and flavorful. We loved the crispy and hot crinkle cut fries that had a dusting of spice too. Although, personally, I probably would ask for no spice on the fries next time. It was just too much for me with the spicy chicken too. But their dipping sauce was so fantastic and completed the meal alongside their crunchy pickle slices. Would definitely come here again if we're in the area! Note, it's a tight spot, not many tables or chairs inside, and parking may or may not be a problem depending on how busy it is. But the ordering process from their kiosk was easy! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Tenders combo - mild with MAC & CHEESE - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

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So, tried this place for the first time. Saw the main cashier/cook proceed to make food, handle cash, and who knows what with a glove in one hand, and raw-dogging with the other! EEW! i made sure nothing he made went in my body, but others were not lucky. oh, and they got my order wrong, and the food was not that great. Sorry, but this place is for the birds! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - A guy cooking with one glove! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Going to start with I'm not sure how this restaurant has 4.5 stars. Food was okay, not great, not terrible. Portions are very small for the price, yes even for California. We got the 3 tender basket, Nashville hot sandwich, and a side of Mac and cheese. Chicken tenders were juicy but lacking a bit of flavor, fries are nothing special, frozen recooked, but again just okay. Sandwich was incredibly small with just one tender, spice level was lacking with the 2k sauce providing most the flavor. The Mac seems to be homemade? Flavor was there but the noodles themselves were mush, reminded me of something you'd get at a buffet. Attempted to order online but the system would not allow checkout. We ordered at the restaurant and unlike others we did have someone take our order, I did see the kiosks many others have commented on. The young gentleman was nice enough, no complaints there. All and all I would not be back, the food is just not worth the price. read more

My wife and I had an amazing experience and so happy we stopped by. The food was fresh and the service was above average. We spoke to the owner who welcomed us like family and the cashier was great. The store was spotless and very well kept. Awesome place! read more

What better than to get fried chicken on your way home from Disney on a Friday night ?! I am still debating as to whether that is a true or false statement. I got the fried chicken on glazed donut sandwich along with fries. My husband got the spicy fried chicken sandwich with the spicy fried beans. It was crowded and we had to wait which showed how popular it was. The place was located in a small food structure so tons of cars parked waiting for some good comfort food like me. The place looked cool and we are glad we gave it a shot !! We did not go inside but from the looks of it, I think it was catered more towards dining-out versus in. I normally do not eat that much fried food, but it was good. It was enjoyable. I do not know whether I would come back, but know it was worth trying !!!! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - CHICK 'N DONUT CHEESE FRIES - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

Changed their menu. Removed the toast from the byrd bomb and increased prices. Won't be back. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Changed their menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is solid & legit! It's small and I'm not a fan of the impersonal order system that you have to touch to take your order, but the chicken is spot on. Fries and sides are good and make sure to get some Texas toast with your order. It's so good I got a spicy chicken sandwich to go. The place could use a good cleaning, but overall the sandwich made up for anything lacking in the service or ambiance. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Some dude complaining that the chicken was too hot. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

There's more to hot chicken than Dave's! Byrds is a good option when you're in the mood and they have a really tasty hot chicken sandwich. Check them out (bonus points cuz they're halal) read more

Found this hidden gem, after walking out of a day at Disneyland. The Street Bomb spicy was awesome! Highly recommend making the walk.

Took a break from WonderCon '23 and looking for a tasty spot near the Anaheim convention center. Byrd's is just a block away. It's small, cozy and in a mini mall. I ordered the chicken sammie and some fries. The guy taking my order was super friendly and the service was fast. The sammie was pretty tasty and the sauce was good too. I was so hungry I almost ordered another sammie lol Def coming back here next time in Anaheim read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - SANDWICH - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California

I wish I could give this place 10 stars! I'd say top 3 for chicken sandwiches I've ever had! Worth every penny! Seasoned perfectly ( I had mild and it was just the right heat) don't get me started on their 24K sauce! That is next level! Side note, I also got the grilled cheese... so delicious! And the fries were cooked perfectly! We were served by the owner, the pride he took showed in his service and quality of food. I highly recommend this place read more

A few things they changed that they shouldn't have: - Smaller chicken strips. They look like they cut them into 3 pieces. Now they are small and one of my strips tasted like fish . - You can't choose your spice level for the strip combo anymore. You can only choose the spice level with the Nashville Sandwich. The other options are just for the sauce (bbq etc) that you want. Surprising and misleading for a place that has "Hot Chicken" in the title to have such limited "Hot Chicken". - Overall lack of seasoning. - Smaller portions overall. They serve probably half the amount of fries and chicken. This place used to stand out, unfortunately now, they blend in with the rest. The food is ok. Order using a kiosk only. Staff is polite enough. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - TENDERS - Chicken Shop Near Me - Anaheim, California