I loved The Chicken Shack. The atmosphere wasn't my favorite the employees were kinda rude & looked like they weren't all the way present...... there was also a man sweeping the restaurant while we were in a very long line. Causing me & other customers to gather together closer than one would hope to do with strangers but other than that the food was amazing. I got the TD special & the chicken was crispy & delightful. My sister got the fried fish & that fish was heavenly. Red beans & rice were perfect & so was the sweet potato pie . I will be returning read more

Likely the best fried chicken that I have ever had in Baton Rouge. No sides only chicken and rolls but with so much flavor I didn't need any sides. FANTASTIC! read more

The best fried chicken you can get anywhere. No comparison. Crispy skin you can eat like cracklins while keeping the chicken so juicy.

Don't get the fired shrimp. It was maybe popcorn shrimp. I got it over six months ago and it's still on my mind. It was just batter and grease. Made me mad. I threw it away and to get something to eat somewhere else. They should take it off the menu. Everything else is good but don't get the fried shrimp. read more

Wow! I read the reviews and decided to try out the Chicken Shack. I am glad I did it was delicious. This is a take out place. They have seating but it is classic plastic. The lady that took my order was very friendly. The prices are very reasonable. Chicken pieces were large. Worth the short drive from BTR. read more

This place is LEGIT. Best fried chick in my life. Individual sweet potato or lemon pies to go, you can't beat a place like this. Down home cookin and super friendly staff to top it off. Can't wait to go back for more. read more

Loved the chicken and for the first time ever loved mustard greens. Not from the south originally but making BR home, this will be a place we will be frequenting again! Food is fantastic price is great too. read more

Really good chicken compared to any places I have been to. The juiciest chicken that was hot and fresh with an excellent seasoning . The chicken is what makes this place the sides could use more help tho. Great chicken place for a low price. read more

Had the pork chop breakfast it was so good I highly recommend this place give it a try you won't be disappointed

Finger licking good!! I'm so glad I randomly googled fried chicken on Yelp and found this place. It's not too far from my house which is a bad thing. Can't be eating fried chicken all the time!!! It's not in the best of areas and the interior/exterior is nothing to write home about. Bright yellow tables and super outdated. But, who cares?! I'm surprised they haven't put Church's (right next door), out of business. I've been in the search for some good fried chicken in BR ever since eating at Willie Mae's in Nola. Finally found it! Not to mention, it's super cheap! My family (6 of us) got a 16 piece mixed, large red beans and rice and large potato salad for 34 bucks and couple drinks too! I mean, that's cheap!! At least in my book it is...correct me if I'm wrong! And it came with a ton of biscuits (not my fave...were cold). The potato salad was some of the most delicious I've ever had (perfectly whipped and seasoned). My sister and brother in law are red bean connosierures and approved of the red beans and rice. I thought they were enjoyable as well. For the star of the meal, the chicken. It was perfectly cooked. The skin had just the right amount of crisp and the chicken inside was nice and juicy! Mm mm mmmmm!! There's no waiter service or booze. Just be prepared for a damn good meal. read more

Chicken Shack - 16 piece - Fast Food Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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My friend told me I just had to try the chicken at Chicken Shack. I like fried chicken okay, but it's not a "favorite food" of mine. So after a week or so, we came today. I ordered a three piece dark with Mac n cheese and "Shack balls" which are boudin balls fried in the chicken batter. I bit into that chicken and...Lort, this is going to be a problem. Pray Saints! It was so friggin good. I will be getting the Shack Balls every time I come here. Fast friendly service. They keep it cool in the dining area, sweater worthy for all of us that are always cold lol. Don't eat this if you gotta go back to work. You will be done for the day. Five stars. read more

Very good fried chicken sides were good too! But the sweet potato pie was the MVP! I wished I had ordered more than one. Service is very good too! read more

Best Chicken and Mustard Greens in town! Well its official I'm addicted to this place I've been here 5 times in the past month! The Chicken is really, really, really juicy, the batter is perfect , the seasoning is delicious and it's just the right amount of crispy. The staff is always really nice and the Chicken is always hot and did I mention that the Chicken was really juicy ? Unfortunately, out of the 5 times I've been I've NEVER tasted the Mac n Cheese because they only have it at lunch and I've only been in the evening. I'm really looking forward to trying some of their lunch specials because if their Chicken is this good then I'm pretty sure their lunch specials will be delicious too. I think my favorite sides are the Mustard Greens followed by the Rice Dressing and then the Shack Balls(Boudin Balls). The Mustard Greens run out pretty quick too because I've only had them 2 out of 5 times but trust me there's a reason they run out quick. They're the best Mustard Greens I've ever had! They have the perfect amount of seasoning and big chunks of pork in it, they're delicious! Next time I go I'm getting 2 sides of that with my chicken. I did get a chance to try their fried Fish and it was delicious too, I would definitly get it again. Everything I have tried from here has been good from the Coleslaw to Potato Pie to the Red Beans & Rice plus all the other stuff I already mentioned. If you haven't been here you need to come because you're missing out, IT IS THE BEST CHICKEN IN TOWN they just don't brag about it. read more

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A friend had bought some and I loved it. I made the trip across town to get some for the weekend. I ordered 6 breasts and 6 wings. When I got home I found out the order was all wrong. There was 1 breast, no wings, some thighs, but mostly legs. The legs are my least favorite part of the chicken. Not only was the order wrong, some of the pieces were not completely cooked. I totally understand that every place/person makes a mistake now and then, but I am not driving across town to try again. read more

This was so GOOD. Red beans and rice that compare to my grandmas. That's hard. Really good potato salad. I'm a vegetarian, but my friend said it was the greatest chicken she's ever eaten. read more

I'm leaving a review for this place because people just don't know good chicken! And I looooove Chicken Shack! This is the best finger lickin chicken that I have ever tasted. I grew up with Delpit Chicken Shack and I didn't understand the gold I had at my fingertips until I moved away. I live in Chicago now where they think they know good fried chicken...they don't. I've been to Thailand and Vietnam, where the fried chicken is delicious, but it's not Chicken Shack. And just last week I went to Willie Mae's in New Orleans, which was voted the best chicken in America by all these fancy tv channels. Again, these people have quite frankly NEVER taken a trip to Chicken Shack. Now this place is slow, so don't be expecting to get in and out in a hurry. I don't think I've ever spent less than 20minutes waiting on a box of chicken, but I have never regretted my wait. It is always the crispiest and move flavorful chicken. I want to stop eating it after I'm full, but I just can't, so to keep going. We all fight over the crispy delicious crumbs at the bottom of the box...just to keep from peeling the skin off the leftover chicken. This is by far the BEST chicken in America. It is proven. It is a fact. Don't let anyone tell you anything different! read more

Best. Fried. Chicken. Ever! I have had some decent fried chicken and some good fired chicken but this place is the best. I admit, at first glance it looked a bit sketchy but it was obvious as soon as you get in that it is because it has been there a long time and they are focused on putting out a quality project. You go for the food, not the ambiance. Prices are fantastic for the quality of the food. The skin was super crispy, the batter was out of this world, the fat was perfectly rendered and the meat was tender and juicy. Usually they either get the meat or the skin right but Chicken Shack does both well. The sides were good too, had a real down home taste and not feeling mass produced like other places. Great chicken, good sides, cheap prices. Well worth the trip. It is now my new best chicken place, and I go to Ezell's in Seattle which is one of Oprah's favorites. read more

I love there chicken. It is always hot and fresh. They serve hot plate lunches during the day as well as breakfast. I love eating there chicken. This place has one of the best fried chicken in Baton Rouge. They even have a food truck now. read more

I've been visiting Chicken Shack for many years, but just got introduced to their breakfast. If you haven't tried it, you are missing a treat! They offer a huge variety of items, with the foundation being "The Shack Breakfast" for only $2.99. It is a full meal with grits, eggs, bacon or sausage, toast or biscuit. If you want to venture outside the norm, they also have breakfast platters that include their famous chicken, fried pork chops, fried fish or popcorn shrimp! All combos are a good size and under $5.50. But my favorite is definitely the shack chicken biscuit, which had a generous fried chicken breast on a soft, buttery biscuit (about $3). It is a family owned restaurant and it shines through with pride each time I visit. Mr. Delpit was onsite during my most recent visit and made a point to stop by our table and thank us for stopping by and made sure we were pleased with our service. Absolutely love Chicken Shack! It's a jewel to our City. read more

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I found this place in one of the local papers and had to try it so, I made my way there the next day. I order the chicken snack or something like that. I forgot the name. The meal was ok. A little greasy and mine was really bland. For the price, I can deal. I'd still recommend it and I'd probably go again and just order something else. read more

i wanted to try willie mays in n.o.but the line was unbeleivably long. i heard it was a tourist trap anyway.then i was asked"why don't you just go to chicken shack? they're better anyway" i went to this one and got a 16 piece, i thought it was delicious with an onion ring style wet batter. very greasy, but i'm not trying to eat this everyday. As i walked in and noticed i was the only white boy in the whole place, i knew i'd come to the right spot. i made a little small talk with a few of the old timers and they steered me in the right direction on what to get. i wanted to get the fried porkchops but wasn't brave enough so i stuck with the chicken. i can quite honestly say it may be the best fried chicken i've eaten to date! read more

Great chicken, solid sides, friendly folks! The chicken has real good flavor, and it's not too greasy (for fried chicken).

Wonderful food !!! The chicken is absolutely phenomenal . I've been coming here for years and it's still better than ever . The po-boys , soul food , and desserts are so tasty . If you're in the area definitely check them out . read more

Great juicy chicken and delicious sides! We got an 8 piece with greens and red beans & rice.

Hands down best fried chicken in Baton Rouge! The chicken is Delightfully crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Not to mention that there is actually meat on the bone! The shack balls (which are fried boudin balls) are AMAZING!! Their prices are steals. We ordered an 8 piece mixed chicken with a large side of red bean and rice and shack balls for only 18 after tax! We will never buy fried chicken from anywhere else. read more

You gotta go at lunch. The sides are amazing. I get the fried pork chop sandwich. Bone in and the chop coming out the sides of the bun. Add two or three sides if you want the ultimate soul food experience. read more

All I can say is WOW. My dad and I had this chicken and we were debating whether it was fried or broasted. I wish they would franchise to the chicago area. This is a staple food item I must have when I return to Baton Rouge read more

Absolutely delicious. The shack balls are amazing, worth getting for both sides. Best fried chicken in town.

My friend and I came to BR for a conference and used Yelp to find this Diamond! EVERYTHING we had was delicious! My friend had the 3 piece dark with shack balls, yams, and dirty rice. I had the tenders with honey mustard, fries, and shack balls. We already said this is a must stop before we head back to Texas! read more

After visiting several chicken joints in New Orleans, we tried out this place last night and oh wow -- we were blown away! This was our favorite. Their chicken was light and crispy, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Their service was over the top and prices were so affordable!My wife and daughter were equally pleased. We highly recommend this place :-) read more

We consider ourselves chicken "experts", being it one of our favorite foods...and Chicken Shack doesn't disappoint. Their chicken was moist, well flavored and skin was crispy and light...loved it! They are affordable , but most of all, their service was outstanding. read more

Definitely great chicken but the red beans/ rice was awesome and coleslaw spot on. So as gus's in memphis has a good spice and a white meat selection the chicken shack has better coleslaw. read more

Fried chicken and shack balls were excellent. Price was fine. It's not super fast but worth it still.

Chicken Shack...you know it's good when you don't need sauce or ketchup to eat! Love the music also. Will be back for some more including the Shack balls! Thanks- read more

Da bomb! Oh my goodness this place is amazing! Very uniquely battered chicken tenders. Crunchy coating but not heavy. Great little spicy kick too. The fish is delicious too. I'd drive there just for their sides - the macaroni and cheese and the cornbread dressing are fantastic. I'd eat here every day if I could. It's that scrumptious! read more

Best fried chicken I gave ever had! Just the right amount if batter. A little greasy but "hey" it's fried chicken! Didn't try anything but chicken but when I return to my hometown I will be back to try out the rest :-) read more

best fried chicken ever! Went for lunch today with the family and had the 9 piece dark with 3 sides. Yummy! The chicken was just right with the salt and juicy. Cooked to perfection. The beans and rice were excellent. The rice dressing was good,but I'm not a rice dressing fan. The cole slaw was tasty. they were out of greens today. Would have done that over the rice dressing. Will definitely go back. read more

I purchased my food and I noticed apart of my food looked tampered with. Being reluctant not to eat it, I called and returned my food. Both occasions I was treated very rudely and poorly in terms of customer service. The food is normally good here and they normally deliver a great inspirational message for the day, however they should practice what they preach. The main one that delivers the message of today needs to adhere to it, because the behavior displayed in terms of customer service was so poor, I was the better person in terms of showing him what he preaches. read more

This used to be my favourite chicken joint. Flavourful, plentiful, and very welcoming. I've been coming here since I was a child. Sadly the past few times I've been there Staff has lacked courtesy, chicken has been DRRRYYY and chicken tenders are just pitiful. This occurred within a span of months. Like what happened y'all? What's good? read more

My wife and I were in the Baton Rouge area and stopped in for an afternoon lunch.She got red beans and rice and pig's tails,I had 3 chicken thighs and fries.She loved her food and I thought it was probably the best fried chicken I've ever tasted(and I've eaten a lot of fried chicken in my time)Clean place and got our food quickly! read more