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    Byrd's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (82 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:30 AM (Next day)

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    Peter P.

    Hot chicken has become very popular in recent years and Byrd's is a newcomer to the space. The hook here is that they serve halal chicken which opens up their customer base to a lot of people who couldn't go to your typical chicken joint. And the chicken isn't just halal, it's good. Moist and tender, it stands up to any chicken shack. And there are several spice levels from which you can choose. Beware - even the mild has some heat (there's also a no spice option). This isn't really place to sit and eat. There are tables, but It's more of a takeout place. And it's open until THREE AM some nights.

    Joani O.

    This place has apparently been open more than two years but I didn't know. Decided to give them a try. Prices are a bit high, so for my 1st time I ordered 5 wings. The lady who took my order talked me into getting fries too, so my order went from $6.99 to over $12. It was good though! They have 3 sauces; mango habanero, buffalo and barbecue. I chose buffalo and was happy to see that it came on the side, in case I didn't care for it. My order took about 15 minutes and was still hot when I got home. The chicken was seasoned well and fried perfectly. The fries were good too and both were delicious when dipped in the sauce. I will probably try the mango habanero next or maybe one of the pricey combos. If it's good I don't mind paying!

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    Maisune E.

    i would give 5 stars for the service alone. there were probably one or two workers when we went on a sunday afternoon and they were trying to keep up with the pick-up orders, pre-dinner rush, and customers inside. they do not fry their chicken until you order it so there's no fast food about this. and even with the mayhem, they had the biggest smiles and hospitable demeanors hiding their exhaustion. well maintained facilities, though it was a bit hot inside and could use more AC. the halal chicken was soooo seasoned and juicy. i ordered a single tender for my chicagoland food crawl and my friend got mozzarella sticks. i enjoyed the taster and would come back for more.

    Dont ever eat here they gave me raw chicken wings and they didnt give a refund nor did they ask to re make it which i wouldnt want anyway since every single 10pc wing was raw and i did check.

    Vivian L.

    Wanted a hot chicken sandwich and this place came up so we decided to try it out. The eating area was clean but pretty empty and there was one woman working hard to take orders and make the food. The wait was pretty long but again it was one woman working at the time. After we got our food, she had gone around to the three parties eating and apologized for the wait and offered extra fries. The food was delicious, a little pricy, but overall we liked it. Since there was only three parties at the time I went, it wasn't crazy loud. The music choice was nice, too.

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    Best plant based chicken burger I have ever had (Rebel, medium heat)! Flavor, taste, spice, all on point!

    SINGLE TENDER
    Tiffany J.

    Only got them for delivery but would love to stop by and check out their restaurant. I got the single sandwich (medium heat), a single tender (hot heat level) with a side of potato salad and fries. The chicken sandwich had a great flavor and nice heat level, I did not find it to be too hot. The single tender with the hot heat level was good as well, wasn't too spicy for me but I'm too scared to try the supa hot. The potato salad and fries were good too and the order came very quickly.

    BYRD BOMB
    Brianna P.

    I really enjoyed the BYRD bomb for lunch. The flavors were great (medium spice was right for me). The portion was large and the chicken was nice and crispy and juicy. I do wish the price point and portion size were both smaller, since this probably wouldn't reheat well. And the cheese made it all a bit gluey. My husband really liked the chicken sandwich. Excellent seasoning on the fries.

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    Love their Byrd Bomb! You get to choose how spicy you want it and able to customize what you want in there too. So tasty

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    Prejudiced against adolescents. Food is meh at best. Staff blatantly dismissed issues we brought up to management.

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    If you're in the Evanston/Skokie/West Ridge area and want some good food... It's simple, spicy, and crispy.

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    I love the food here. Burgers are a good size, food is amazing, and service is quick. Definitely try it out.

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    Great food, amazing hours! They really feel like halal Chick-fil-A -- I recommend this place to anyone looking for a great chicken spot!

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    Stopped in for a quick bite…read more I really think you should examine the menu before going there are a lot of choices. Once I got the hang of ordering. Place the order at one end of the counter and you pick it all the way on the end. They take the sandwich in back to finish it. I ordered a corned beef on an onion roll. While I waited they have a nice selection of baked goods. Cookies, bread and desserts!! The decor is eclectic with nice nods to delis. I received my sandwich and ate outside, because the indoor dining area was full. My sandwich was really good, I would like a little extra mustard next time. The meat was tender and flavorful. The pickles they give you are top notch.

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    We definitely ordered more than our family could eat from our first Cultura Subs visit, but it was…read moresuch a welcome treat. Some standouts for me were the steak jibarito, the Philly cheesesteak, and the shawarma bowl. The staff also gave us a freebie which was so thoughtful of them! I think it was an app, but I honestly didn't get to try it since my partner devoured it before I got a chance. No matter, we were stuffed regardless! We ordered takeout, and the food was still hot when we tucked in. I can only imagine the menu is even better in person. If you're in the mood for some cultural crossover cuisine, I highly recommend Cultura Subs if you're in the area!

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