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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken 10 Whole Wings
    Megan L.

    I can confidently say these were the BEST chicken wings I've ever had in my life!!!!! I got the sassy and the bbq flavors. A 10 piece contained 10 entire wings!! Kimchi was also delicious and a huge portion size. The service was super friendly and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is small but we had no problem getting seating on a Thursday afternoon for lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] $38 for the wings, kimchi, & 2 drinks with tip!

    Bad Boy Buddha with beef added
    Jason W.

    They claim to have the best fried chicken in Chicago. Yes, it's worth the hype! We walked over after a show at the Vic Theater (about 10min walk) for dinner this weekend. Wow! So good and so much food. The bowls and chicken breast sandwiches are huge. My wife and I both had the Bad Boy Buddha bowl and added beef. So good and can't wait to have a second dinner with all the leftovers. Our daughter had a single chicken breast sandwiches and could barely eat half of it. Good and BIG! Our son loved his Chi-Town chicken bowl. We didn't need chicken legs, but of course we had to try some. We also added an order of 5 drumsticks with a mix of their sassy and BBQ sauces. Seriously good fried chicken! We'll definitely come back in future trips into the city.

    Arash R.

    One of my favorite places for Korean chicken wings. Sadly they don't deliver where i live but always a good excuse for a bike ride to get some take out. Definitely get the sassy sauce and bone in large Korean chicken wings. Great service and amazing staff.

    Half buffalo half plain
    Vivi Z.

    I came here years ago and decided to come back to give them another try cause my friend would not stop talking about them. We did 3 chicken wings, half chicken with buffalo sauce, and half chicken just plain. I thought the plain chicken was overcooked/dry. I usually like to judge a place on the juiciness of the chicken after it is fried because the sauce is just tossed in after the chicken is fully cooked. I thought the chicken wings sauce was too sweet. The buffalo sauce smelled really good before we tried it then I got really disappointed. It wasn't spicy at all and it smelled way better than it tasted. Overall, I don't think this place has improved since my first visit and I don't think I will come back. I think their sauces are just on the sweeter side and I'm personally not a huge fan of it.

    6 Strips
    Anthony D.

    Always great fried chicken and a staple of the neighborhood. If you're debating whether you should stop by, don't. Just go in.

    Andrés W.

    Used to live around the are on the 2018, love to come to thisnplace to have the best korean fried chicken and kimchi. Was there few days ago to remember nostalgia, and things are the same or even better than before, and I love to see that this place is still alive! The chicken drums here it is fantastic and huge, the kimchi it is a big portion and filling. I will recommend this place infinite times, please don't miss out this place if you are around boystown or lakeview.

    6 count boneless wings with Seoul sassy sauce
    Em K.

    Crisp is a staple, good prices, good food, and great spot to take visitors for a quick meal! Loved the Seoul sassy sauce and boneless wings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Can get pretty crowded but always able to find a spot to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is very friendly

    Helen H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]BYOB! Cozy restaurant with communal tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very busy on a Friday night at 7:30pm but I was still able to find seats for two.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There seemed to be a lot of to-go orders. Food came out fast and the customer service was friendly and quick. Definitely took advantage of their BYOB to have my chicken with beer! I thought the half chicken was the best deal for $11.99. I got a lot of chicken. The BBQ spicy was spicy but still sweet and delicious. My friend got the crispy chicken bowl. That was even more food. Both of these meals could have been shared.

    The Big Buddha. Bibimbap with vegetables.
    Eda X.

    Crisp is my favorite place for fried chicken in Chicago! As the name suggests, their fry is just right! I've tried many establishments throughout the city for that crunch, that crisp, and juicy chicken. I've tried both their wings and jumbo drumsticks. DEFINITELY GET THE DRUMSTICKS. Crisp definitely delivers. I will always pay a visit when in the area. Pro tip, order the original with sauce on the side. You can even go without sauce in your order, as the communal tables already provides free gochujjang and ketchup.

    Matthew B.

    Tendies, wings, and sandos are all good. Low key some of the best fries in Chicago. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place to eat at, and the service is good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wings and tendies are huge so be careful not to over order.

    Boneless chicken strips
    Annette D.

    I've heard a lot of good things about this neighborhood icon but today was my first time trying it. I have no idea where they get their chickens, but they are so fresh and bursting with flavor. The jumbo wings are huge and cooked to crispy perfection. We ate in and enjoyed trying the different varieties of sauce. The bowls also looked so tasty. This is a high energy place and the buzz is all good. There is limited communal seating and we were lucky enough to snag a seat at the window.

    Wings
    Rebecca E.

    These wings live up to the name. Super crispy. Huge wings. Fast service. The restaurant was full as we got out food within 7min. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun loud music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Picnic family style tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Birds
    David Y.

    food: Korean fried chicken spot, great crispiness, the garlic was my fav - watch out their stuff is actually spicy service: fast service ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]gets busy, great takeout spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Hot , delicious, big , crispy wings! What's not to love? Several sauce options and a decent price. I will definitely be back.

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    4 months ago

    Without a doubt, the best wings in the City. Don't know about the rest of the menu - I can't get past those wings!

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    2 months ago

    Everything was so good. The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was delicious. I'd come back if I'm ever in Chicago again!

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    Sometimes there is a wait in this tiny spot, but well worth it. Best damn wings of Chicago. The Kim chi is a must try as well.

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    Ask the Community - Crisp

    What's the parking situation?

    Pay street parking. No parking lot.

    Does anyone know if crisp is open for carry out during this COVID-19 deal?

    According to their social media (Facebook & Instagram) it looks like they're still open for carry out!

    Are you open on the 4th of July?

    no, closed all major holidays and any we can think up :)

    Is the chicken halal?

    Not at all. Way too big ha

    Is the chicken marinated in any kind of seafood sauce, like fish sauce or oyster sauce?

    No. Just regular fried wings.

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    no, sorry.

    Is this chicken breaded ? Do they offer any unbreaded options if so?

    The chicken is breaded, however I do not think they offer unbreaded options! I would call in and ask

    Is it BYOB?

    yes, byob

    Does CRISP do catering or larger deliveries to the Loop?

    I wish I had a more accurate answer for you but unless you want soggy chicken this might not be the best idea. I love Crisp, eat @ their location quite often, but I can't stand their delivery because it all gets soggy in about 5 minutes. The "crisp"… Read more

    Is your chicken source antibiotic/hormone free?

    yes, chicken is antibiotic/hormone free.

    Is there outdoor seating available?

    Yes, for maybe 4-6 people.

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