I came twice during Portland Sandwich week to try the chicken Caesar sandwich and they were closed (assuming they sold out early and that makes me so happy for them). I was sad thinking that I had missed it. I saw people posting on Instagram that it was still around and I quickly went to try it. To my dismay their close sign was up, but there was someone working in the cart. He was very kind and took my order when he saw me looking at the menu and I had turned around accepting defeat. The sandwich was FRESH! The chicken was hot and crispy, oh my goodness it was so crispy! The crunch that it gave, wow! The Caesar salad inside was tangy, salty, punch of tartness from the lemon. I don't think I have had a Caesar salad quite that flavorful. The bread was soft and very buttery toasty on the inside. I will say, the box that the sandwich came in was small, but it was filled to the brim and left me so full. Big things come in small packages. I am writing this and thinking about going out to get another chicken Caesar sandwich because it's that good. The Barley Pod would be a great place in the summer to grab a drink and enjoy all of the food. read more

Flew the Coop - Chicken Caesar sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

In a town of chicken sandwich options, the version here is worthy. Their signature sandwich was ample, snappy coleslaw, good chicken crisp, and sauce doesn't have that fast food chain taste. Grand Central bun was okay, but everything fell apart in the last few bites. Love the Buffalo Wing-style bottled hot sauce. I look forward to trying more of their eclectic menu. The woman in the window was lukewarm friendly. read more

Flew the Coop - Signature sandwich, a good value. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped at Flew the Coop for PDX Sandwich Week. We arrived around 11:15am, 15 minutes before their opening hours listed on Yelp and the PDX Sandwich week website. We stood in line for about 30 minutes, then left because they hadn't opened. I think it's in poor taste to have confusion over opening hours. On the food cart itself, it showed opening at 1:30pm. We may or may not go back again. Beware that the hours you find online may be incorrect. I also want to note that the operating hours shown on Yelp were updated 2 weeks ago. Take from this what you will. Edit: We went back a few hours later, but the long way too long, so we left and never got to try their sandwich. I keep wondering if it's that special or just easy to get to. I will never go back to this establishment. I hope they can work out when they actually open and advertise it appropriately. read more

Flew the Coop - Outside of food cart - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was super bummed when we missed sandwich week, I had my eye on the Caesar chicken sandwich. Low and behold I saw a TikTok of someone doing a review of it and said they'd added it to their regular menu. My honey works like two minutes from there so I came and had lunch with him and we ordered those and the garlic fries. Neither one disappointed! I ordered extra aioli sauce for the fries, just in case, when in reality they didn't need any sauce, they were fantastic on their own. The ciabatta was warm and soft while the chicken was cooked perfectly with a wonderful crunch. We will definitely be repeat customers. read more

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I have been here twice in the past week. I'd love to tell you how good the food or service was, but I never saw either. I arrived at the food cart pod at 11AM the first day and 11:15AM on Friday. Neither day the cart opened on time (which is posted on their truck as 11:30A). I waited until Noon the first day, and at the time of writing this, I'm in a line of people and it's 11:50AM. (I left at noon again) it's a little disappointing that they can't open on a reliable time when people are clearly coming specifically to try them. Maybe my review will be updated if I get to try the food or decide to drive all the way out here to test my luck again. read more

This Chicken Parmesan sandwich and Mac & Cheese are *perfect food*. Grubhub order, and I added a few drops of Truff truffle oil and fine-ground telicherry pepper to the Mac. Glory Hallelujah! read more

Flew the Coop - That's just half of the sandwich. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is my friend favorite food truck Barley Food Pod. I decided to order KFC, Korean Fried Chicken, Chicken was crispy and tender, the Korean sauce is not what I thought it would be, it is not spicy, I wanted to like it more than 3 stars. It ended one just okay. The person behind the counter was fair attitude. It is pretty messy sandwich. I wish I knew what I could add to make sandwich better. It is a big sandwich for me. The waffle fries were good. Street parking, sitting inside, the AC needed to be turned up. read more

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Truly a hidden gem!! Flew the Coop offers fried chicken sandwiches and they do it well. There are more well known chicken places in Portland, but Flew the Coop lives up to the competition. Service was great and welcoming! It seemed like they truly enjoy what they're doing. Food definitely tastes like it was made with love and joy. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich and it was so good! The breading was well done - not too thick and it was seasoned well. The waffles fries were also great! Crispy, not oily. Don't overlook this food truck! There's indoor seating along with outdoor tables - perfect for any weather! read more

Flew the Coop - Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've gotten the Caesar chicken sandwich a few times and it slaps. I'm so happy they decided to keep it around after sandwich week! My husband got the kfc today which was also delicious. The waffle fries are reliably crispy and a definite recommend read more

The food is delicious. Our chicken Caesar sandwiches were crisp and flavorful, same with the garlic fries and side sauces. We did wait 40 minutes to be able to place an order, but it was a beautiful day so we didn't mind. They were extremely backed up with lots of orders, and we received our food quickly once we were able to order . The woman at the counter, as many others have noted, is demonstrably unfriendly and seems to hate either her job, or humankind in general. Honestly, it was a little entertaining to listen to her curse under her breath and become annoyed if anyone took more than a few seconds in collecting their food. It will not stop us from returning, the food is too good. read more

My top two chicken sandwiches includes Flew the Coop and changes based on which I went to last. Genuinely make excuses to be on their side of town. Can't say I love it enough read more

Flew the Coop - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was one of the lucky ones who got to try the Sandwich Week Sandwich- tried to come back to get it again and the line was wild! I hope that you all put this sandwich on your menu year round! So crispy, so ceasary, so delicious! And if you came and it didn't open when you thought it would, give them a break! I bet it's hard to make hundreds of sandwiches out of a food truck! read more

Wow, many times at this truck and never disappointed. Fast, hot and fresh. I "feel" like this is one of the more affordable and value per buck places in the Barley Pod. For 10$, a crazy big chicken, quality sandwich. And add a side for 5$ (waffle or regular fries, Mac and cheese, etc.). I will say, the mac and cheese could use some work, tastes a bit processed, but I assume as it has to sit and be portioned, so, okay. Just doesn't match the amazing taste of the rest of the food. Service is friendly and patient, even when there's a line. read more

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Stopped in and had a hot honey chicken sandwich. It was excellent and was very fresh and delicious. It wasn't the best I've ever had. I would rate it a solid 8 out of 10. Highly recommend trying it and judging for yourself...Definately worth eating here read more

First Flew the coop is in a fantastic food court pod. Clean and lots of seating!!! Now I ordered the Chicken Parm and my guy ordered the Frick'n Chick'n. We also had an order of Garlic Fries to share. Food was amazing!!!! Big enough for us to each bring 1/2 home for lunch tomorrow. (We will swap sandwiches). Definitely will go back!!!! read more

freaking delicious definitely worth the hype! found from a tiktok and that's usually hit or miss but omg wow! tried the ceaser, the korean, the parm, and the garlic fries. so yummy, we waited a little while but it was lunch time and i think only one worker. will be back fo sure. read more

AMAZING FOOD! so light and refreshing! the owner is super awesome and kind!!! 10 out of 10 must see if you visit Portland!

Stopped here for lunch and got the buffalo chicken sandwich and the bacon and blue fries both were on point! The fries were fresh super crispy like they just came out of the fryer. Same with the chicken crunchy outside juicy inside. You could tell the ingredients were good quality and everything was made with care. Solid meal all around! read more

I have not heard of this food cart until my coworker mentioned that she really wanted to try their chicken sandwiches, especially the Korean fried chicken one. We finally had a chance to try it and my experience was underwhelming. While the sandwich itself was good, it wasn't anything I haven't tried before. I will say that the buns were soft and the chicken was juicy. Price point was also fair, $10 a sandwich. It does not come with any sides or fries so we also ordered a side of waffle fries with honey mustard. However, it's the service that will not bring me back. The lady that took my order was not friendly or inviting. And when I got my order, I didn't see the honey mustard sauce so I asked if it was in there. I feel like that's a fair question, since it wasn't visible and a lot of times, restaurants forget the sauce. Her answer and demeanor towards me was cold and honestly rude and off-putting. Maybe she was having a bad day? I don't know but I myself work in customer service and wouldn't treat customers/clients in that manner. read more

Flew the Coop - KFC Sandwich ($10), Waffle Fries ($4.50), honey mustard sauce ($0.50) - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

i visited flew the coop for sandwich week and they did not disappoint me! the chicken cesar sandwich on a ciabatta roll was to die for the chicken was crispy and juicy. i paired it with an order of their crispy garlic fries with ranch and honey mustard, everything was delicious. the line extended almost the entire length of all of the food carts around and they ran out of buzzers but i still got my food within 10 minutes. I will definitely be back to try other things from them I was super impressed! read more

best chicken sandwich i've ever had!!! soooo good. definitely worth trying and great prices for how much you get. great service too. also amazing blue cheese. read more

Flew the Coop - best chicken sandwich ive ever had. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Superb chicken sandwiches to be had here. The Nashville hot is delicious. Super moist fried chicken and just hot enough sauce. Their Korean chicken sandwich is legit as well. Yummy waffle fries. Quick and friendly service. read more

Flew the Coop - The cart - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It seems like everything is expensive these days, so when I discovered Flew the Coop, with its massive fried chicken sandwiches averaging around $9, I was a bit astounded. Heck, crappy fast food places are charging nearly that much for their premium sandwiches, and they mothercluckin' terrible by comparison! My wife ordered the Buffalo Chicken sandwich, while I dismissively ignored the sandwich named the "KFC" because of its obvious connotation, realizing afterward that the acronym stood for "Korean Fried Chicken", and went with my perennial favorite, the Nashville Hot Chicken. I have no regrets about my choice, but knowing myself, I would have branched out and tried that one instead, because just about anything labeled "Korean" is going to be good. Both of us eyeballed the Bacon & Bleu fries, but after seeing the size of the sandwiches being served to other customers, there was no way we'd be able to tackle that in addition to our entrees. Next time! The chicken breasts for each sandwich are generously sized, high-quality white meat, crispy fried to perfection, juicy and tender. Each came with its own accoutrement, with the Buffalo Chicken slathered in bleu cheese coleslaw and battered in buffalo-sauced breading. The Nashville was crisp and spicy, and thankfully not saturated in hot oil like other places tend to do. I didn't know this food cart pod was here, but it's definitely going to become a regular stop for us, whenever the hunger pangs drive us to fly the coop in search of lunch or dinner...and there won't be any hunting and pecking necessary to narrow down where to go. And while we haven't tried any of the other carts within the pod yet, it will be difficult to dethrone Flew the Coop as the big cockerel at the top of the pecking order! read more

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This is between a 3 and a 4. Solid value ordering here. Chicken and waffle fries had good gravy, and the fries were super crispy. On the sandwich, buffalo sauce was okay, soft bun, and the blue cheese slaw was great. In both cases the chicken missed the mark. Didn't have a ton of flavor on the fries and on the sandwich all of the breading fell off. The chicken was also very firm and hard to bite into. Nonetheless, service was great and flavors were there, so will be back. read more

Flew the Coop - Chicken Waffle Fries and Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got the hot honey chicken sandwich. It took about 15 minutes for us to get our food, the worker was friendly when taking our order. The waffles fries were delicious, the definition of a great crunch. Soft on the inside with a flakey exterior. The ranch is also a win from me, sometimes ranch has no flavor or is too watery but not this place. The ranch is flavorful with the perfect texture, a great addition to the fries. For the hot honey sandwich, I love the combo, it was sweet and savory. The chicken breading was flakey but wasn't hard where it sometimes cuts your gums. I wouldn't describe the honey as hot, so if that has scared you to try it, don't be. I would definitely order it again! read more

Flew the Coop - Hot honey sandwich and waffle fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I usually order through postmates, but have been in person twice. The worker there is always friendly, and the food is always delicious. The garlic fries, especially, are always a big hit no matter what company I'm with! read more

It was recommended by a relative. I was eating at the Food Cart with relatives. I ordered the Frickin' Chicken Sandwich and an order of waffle fries. The chicken sandwich was delicious, very flavorful, chicken was very crispy, the bun was great, everything about it was delish! I got some ketchup from their condiments bar to dip the fries in. Service is friendly and they even give you a buzzer, to let you know when your order is ready. Will go back and bring hubby with me! UPDATE: He did, yesterday! One negative, since it's a food cart . . . you have to park your car before you get there, with Halsey being a busy street. Then walk to the food cart, about a block or closer where ever you find parking. read more

Flew the Coop - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love the KFC sandwich, and I'm only disappointed in the fact that I live too far away to eat it regularly! Whenever possible, I order the KFC sandwich and the garlic fries. They're both so good. Next time I'm in town I think I'll order a couple so I can take one home (~200 miles) to share! read more

Best fried chicken place ever. Idgaf about customer service when that crispy hot honey chicken hits my lips and melts in my mouth. The coleslaws, Mac and cheese, and waffle fries are perfect accomplices read more

Almost always get the chicken parm (get there early as it sells out often) and it's amazing. Service is no frills and food is consistently excellent. Having other food options in this food truck pod is nice when with a group plus good beer at Baerlic read more

My friend LOVES fried chicken so we went to try their chicken sandwich. We got the original and the Nashville Hot with waffle fries. All the food was (seemingly) made to order, which is what made it so crispy and juicy. Highly recommend if you love fried chicken sandwiches! read more

OK, adding a star. I have now gone 3 times, and the 2nd & 3rd time I substituted the bun for the ciabatta bread used on another sandwich. I think it really improves it. This is going to be one of my regulars. Original post copied below. ----------------------------------------------------- I got the Hot and spicy crispy Nashville chicken, served with creamy coleslaw and dill pickles. I like hot things, but even so this packed a punch. By the time I finished it, I was sweating & crying. It was a large chicken breast, battered & deep fried. It could honestly use a larger bun as a considerable amount of chicken was sticking out both sides. The chicken was moist & tender, and coated with a Cajun seasoning of some kind. The slaw it's topped with is a good pairing. Warning: If you plan on eating there, give the sandwich a few minutes to cool off. It was deep fried and comes out HOT! read more

This food truck surpassed my expectations. Not only is the entree delicious, but their sides also hits the spot. I wasn't sure what to eat since we had just come back from hiking. We had the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich. They did that sandwich right! The chicken Parmesan has a lot of flavor and the chicken they used was a nice fat breast piece, not like the small piece of chicken you get at fast food places. The chicken Parmesan tastes so good, I want to come back and try their other sandwiches. Since I'm not a local, I definitely will come back before I leave!! read more

Flew the Coop - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Simply amazing chicken sandwiches! Hands down & hats off to the preparation, freshness & tastyyy! It's a food truck with shared seating space in the center. Amazing vibe in any season. They will provide some heaters in winter and tents when raining. Nashville hot chicken sandwich & garlic fries are my usual.. simply amazing! read more

I love fried chicken, but have never had chicken and waffle (also love waffles,} so the chicken and waffle fries intrigued me. And I love gravy. This worked well for me, a fair amount of gravy (is there ever enough?), very crispy waffle fries that the gravy clung to, and plenty fried chicken pieces. Tony thought his chicken sandwich above average. read more

Tasty spot for fried chicken located in the Baerlic Brewing Barley Pod on NE 60th and Halsey. I went for the Buffalo (crispy chicken breast tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with blue-cheese slaw) while Dan tried the chicken and waffle fries (Southern fried chicken, crispy waffle fries, country gravy). Both meals were good, certainly satisfying. The Buffalo had a pleasantly spicy kick. Got us to talking about the various spots in town that feature fried chicken, particularly fried chicken sandwiches. Add Flew the Coop to the list. Nicely diverse variety of carts on this pod. Dan was hungry and picked up an additional empanada from La Arepa and was very happy. read more

We order from here when our favorite chicken sandwich place was closed. We're so glad we tried it. They have so many options. I tried the Frick'n chic'n which I think is their standard because I always like to have a baseline. My husband tried the KFC and it was a bit sweet for his/my tastes. I do like that they have various chicken sandwich options and not just fried chicken. The sandwiches were a good size and the price was just right. We also ordered the garlic fries which were very tasty. read more

Flew the Coop - Frick'n Chick'n Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wow... now these people know how to fry up chicken! Damn!! Sooooo good! I have ordered delivery a couple times an d it just can't be beat. Ordered the Frick'n Chick'n Sandwich, chicken waffle fries and the mac n' cheese. When ordering the sandwiches I would suggest ordering them with the toppings on the side. This sandwich had coleslaw and bread and butter pickles which added the perfect crunch. The coleslaw was really delicious and creamy and I got to say the Grand Central bun was so soft and the perfect bun. The mac & cheese is super cheesy and delicious. The waffle cut fries have bits of fried chicken breast on top with country gravy... Yummo! Everything to go was packaged really well and everything arrived warm as ordered. Check it out! read more

My go to spot for fries! They have the best garlic herb fries , literally everything you'd ever wanted and executed perfectly. Each fry is golden crispy with explosion of herby garlicy flavor in every bite. They also have great chicken sammys like the Nashville so give that a try. I percent recommend their fries so if you're at the food pod and ordered something else, I would recommend at least trying their fries too! read more

Flew the Coop - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's been so long since I've been here. I moved away and wish there was a place like this near me. My sisters both really like the Buffalo chicken sandwich but honestly I like everything. The owner is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. I hope it's open the next time I'm in town. read more