this is THE PLACE! It has become my favorite place in Chicago. Whenever I can't think of what to have, it's always the answer. The tenders are so huge without being disturbing or unnatural and so juicy, all white meat. Crispy and tender at the same time. A tough combo to achieve. Same with the sandwich. Portion size is perfect. Finally satisfies my spice cravings. I love the Insanity RIP the best. Best Nashville hot chicken I've had in Chicago and honestly will not be ever getting it from anyone else. Delivers well too. Fries are also banging can't say enough good things about this place. Oh the bbq sauce is fire too. read more

Quick service, food came out super fast, they have a kids option. I got medium thinking this would be similar heat levels to Hattie B's in Nashville but it's much weaker. I should have ordered hot. Consider going one or two heat levels higher then your used to. We got the chicken sandwiches, Seasoned fries, coleslaw, kids plate chicken tenders. All the food came out delicious and chicken was nice and crispy read more

Quick, window-service (currently) restaurant that offers several variations of fried chicken. I went for the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, which was a very good paired with their Coop Sauce. There was plenty of meat in between, as well. This would definitely be up there in terms of top chicken sandwiches around. Their seasoned fries were great from a flavor perspective but cooked a bit much decreasing the overall enjoyment as they were a bit blackened. Not exactly what I was looking for or what worked best in this case. All in all, a great stop if you need a high quality chicken sandwich and/or a little bit of spice! read more

Glad to have this location in the city that's open for dinner. All the locations I've been to have consistently great food. The heat level can vary though. This location sometimes has live music in the evenings! read more

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Hey guys. The person taking the order on the phone repeatedly couldn't hear us because the music in the background of the restaurant was a loud-ass trap concert basically. It took several minutes of repeated sentences to get our order down. When we arrived, the order was completely wrong. I feel bad for the girl taking our order. How about you guys talk to your managers about LOWERING the volume of your music to a normal level so that you can function as a business. Once again, the girl was very polite on the phone and this wasn't her fault. EDIT: Ugh I originally wanted to give low stars but the food is so damn good and the staff was very nice and apologetic. Will come again. read more

I just ate at Lincoln Park Fry the Coop. It was the most unsanitary preparation of any food I have ever seen. My food was contaminated with unwashed hands from the register. Then, the woman picked up my cooked chicken with the hands she picked up the raw chicken. She seasoned my chicken by rubbing the chicken with the same hands. Lastly she was picking in her pants and rubbed my food up against her sweatshirt. Never going back. Not for free. You wonder how norovirus spreads? It is this. Really disappointing experience. read more

I have been meaning to try Fry the Coop for over a year but, with COVID it had just slipped my mind. After seeing a viral Tiktok video I was reminded that I needed to try it asap! The service was pretty good, you order at a counter and then your food is brought out to you. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken (no coleslaw), medium temperature, with a side of mac and cheese. I thought the sandwich was a little bit on the small side but, the chicken was seasoned well and very juicy, I also really liked the thousand island sauce that came on it. The mac and cheese was ok, I will probably opt for seasoned fries the next time but it wasn't bad. Surprisingly, they have a bar on the inside of the restaurant. I think the next time I eat here I will come later in the day and have a few drinks while I eat! read more

Fry The Coop - Nashville hot chicken sandwich. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great fried chicken. Great Mac and cheese. Had a beer. That was fun. What else could you ask for?

Beat fried chicken in the area. Had amazing waiter as well! I had an Amazing experience

[COVID-19 Take-Out Review] I was craving some Nashville chicken and Fry The Coop did a fantastic job curbing my craving! Ordered the "medium" chicken tenders and a side of seasoned fries. I must say these are one of my favorite fries! Not too salty, and flavored just right! The medium spicy chicken had just the right amount of kick to it! I was tearing up at times, but still bearable enough to enjoy! Can't wait to "visit"/order take out from here again! read more

Great service from Deja! Her drinks were pretty fireeeee! Thank youu, I also order food for take out and it came out quickly as well read more

Don't order delivery. They outsource to doordash and we received our order 45 minutes after doordash picked up the order (live about 10 minutes away). It was ice cold when it was delivered. read more

This is hands down my favorite hot chicken sandwich spot in the area. Food is great and the staff are just always super nice and a delight. I also dig the insanity sauce. Don't ever leave me, FTC West Town!!! read more

I've recently been on a quest to find the best hot chicken in Chicago. I'm not a huge spice gal, but I love when my chicken sandwich has a good kick. This is my fourth stop on my hot chicken journey, and I think it may be the one. I've had two chicken sandwiches from here now (two days in a row!), with medium and mild spice. The mild is absolutely perfect for me. The medium was manageable but I was drinking water and dunking in ranch with every bite. I also tried a taste of a "hot" and my mouth was on fire for a solid 5-10 minutes. It's hard to believe there are still two spice levels above that! The chicken itself is very high quality white meat chicken without any weird bits. The sauce on the sandwich adds some nice flavor as well, and the pickles are perfect. The bun is soft and melts in your mouth with the sandwich. I didn't get coleslaw because I don't like coleslaw. I got both ranch and honey mustard as sauces, and they were both excellent! My boyfriend got a hot chicken and waffles, and let me tell you, it was HOT. He likes spicy things and even he was practically pacing around and looking for milk in my fridge (I'm lactose intolerant, lol). Next time he got medium, and he didn't even need to drink water. One qualm for him would then be for there to be a spice level between medium and hot at this place. The Mac and cheese is really yummy! The fries were alright. Maybe they would have been better if they weren't steaming in the takeout container for several minutes. Overall, highly recommend this place!! I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

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Fry the Coop is way better than Budlong!! The 3 piece tender meal is an excellent deal that includes slaw, fries, and two sauces for under $12. The chicken was perfectly breaded and moist. I will be back! read more

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I loved the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and honey butter chicken sandwich. I ordered through Uber eats during the stay at home order. My food came perfectly and still warm. We tried this place after a friend recommended us so we decided to order sandwiches for a Saturday date night in. My boyfriend got the Nashville chicken sandwich in a medium level of heat and I got the honey butter chicken sandwich in hot and let me tell you it definitely had a kick to it. The bun is what completes it because of the sweet brioche bun smothered in honey butter. The chicken is moist and cooked to perfection. The portions are healthy to allow for sides. We got the seasoned fries which were delicious. I would definitely order from here again. read more

I spent so much of my time looking around Chicago for a real Nashville-style hot fried chicken and I have finally found it. Words cannot contain my excitement about this place. I had a friend recommend me this place and I am glad that she did. Fry The Coop is a fried chicken spot located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. It's a gem that deserves all the fame it gets. I doubt I will love any other chicken place in Chicago as much as I love Fry The Coop. The chicken here is amazingly moist, they do NOT lie about the spice, and the staff here is amazing. They take their time to make each batch fresh. Every time I come here I order the chicken sandwich while my girlfriend orders the chicken tenders. Everything about the meals is absolutely perfect There is also a bar in the restaurant which I was not able to experience due to the virus crisis. But I hope to come back one day and try it again. The beer selection looks top-notch with a variety of microbrews available. Price is about $$ but it's honestly worth what you're getting. 5/5. Will be back again, again, and again as much as I can. read more

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Food was great. My wife got the chicken and waffles and I got the original sand which country style which means no heat. Sand was good. The breading was thoroughly seasoned but the chicken was not. The toppings on the sandwhich is what made us recommend. For the chicken tenders with the Chicago and waffles. The waffle was top notch there was also bacon in the batter which made us ant to go back for more. read more

Amazing chicken and I love the pickles! Staff was nice too. I would definitely eat there again. Only problem is the food is too good!!

First and foremost, be aware of their spice levels. The heat levels are nothing to be messed with. Keep in mind, ya girl loves it hot. I'm a vindaloo curry type gal - I enjoy the sniffling and slight burn. However, this place means spicy when they say spicy. It's not like the really hot Indian or Asian style - it's honestly intolerable. My fiancé who can tolerate cajun spice much better than me was in actual pain. We ordered the THIRD spice level. So it went mild, whatever the second spice level is, to spicy as #3. I got a fried chicken sandwich and he got the tenders. Both were completely inedible - I'm not even exaggerating. When I called to order, the cashier did say "it's spicy", which I in turn though great! We typically ordered a spicy level at any other Chicago Nashville chicken joint, so what's the difference? Again, the difference is that it is inedible here. I wish the cashier really harped on the fact of how spicy it was going to be. We even ripped the coating off and we still couldn't eat our food :( It was a huge bummer. The only reason I give them four stars is because you could tell how absolutely delicious it would've been had we understood the spice levels. We'll likely still give them a second try but we've clearly been warned. Another tip is using doordash before calling in and placing an order was a $10 difference. Again, I was shocked because usually calling in or ordering directly through the site tends to have less of a markup. read more

It has expanded into my neighborhood, and only 5 blocks away! This is crazy scary as now my husband is hooked after this first visit. We came in for lunch and waited in the short line in the back to order our food. I got the Nashville hot sandwich. I was warned that they were heavy handed on the heat in this kitchen but that didn't stop me from getting mine hot and it was perfect! I got a side of the mac & up cheese and the potato salad and they were decent, but the chicken is where it's at! The price is comparable to other chicken sandwiches. Service is friendly and quick. We will be regulars here. read more

Ordered delivery from Fry the Coop and the quality has remained above amazing!! The buns were still warm, the chicken breading flavorful and crisp, the chicken meat juicy, the toppings adding flavor to each bite! Also ordered their regular fries which I'm sure would have been delicious but fries never do travel well unfortunately. Will have to eat there in person when the opportunity comes! I can't imagine their Fried Chicken Sandwich being better, but I'm sure it will be! read more

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Ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich and it was very dry. The bun tasted stale. Subpar sides as well. Didn't love the coleslaw or the fries. Super disappointed with the food quality. read more

Get the Nashville hot with fries!!!! (Consolation prize to the Chicago hot!) Never disappoints!

I found a promotion on UberEats and decided to try it out after finding it on yelp months ago. I ordered the Chicken and Cheese sandwich and it was great. It was alright for the price. I loved the sweet pickles! read more

Excited that a Fry The Coop is within walking distance in West Town. Been to the Elmhurst location and definitely enjoyed the food. West Town location has a bar area which is unique and also offers 6 different spice levels for the chicken. I definitely felt the burn with the "Crazy" heat level (2nd spiciest). Will just stick with hot/medium going forward. read more

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Good chicken sandwich that only took 10-15 minutes from ordering to pick up. I didn't have to wait long and they called my name when my order was ready, very quick and easy process. The Nashville chicken sandwich was tasty. The bread and toppings/sauces were really good and I particularly liked the sweet pickles on top. I ordered medium spicy and didn't find it spicy at all so if you want heat, definitely go higher. The chicken was well breaded and relatively moist so overall it ate well. The fries- great flavor and seasoning and I am a sucker for nacho/you-know-it's-not-totally-cheese sauce. I also got a side of cole slaw which was refreshing, not super vinegary or salty but more like a palate cleanser. read more

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I had heard that this place was a must try for chicken sandwiches in Chicago. It did not disappoint! We ordered the regular Nashville fried chicken sandwich and the spicy butter sandwich both in medium. Order came quickly! The regular Nashville chicken was solid all around but lacked something slightly to put it top of the flock 7/10. The butter was our favorite, there was something about the spice that twisted into a full flavor when eating 9/10. I had heard that they bring the heat so I stepped down the heat to medium but I think that was a mistake. Medium is like a suburban hot. I'll be going for hot or crazy next time. read more

Best chicken I've had in a while! I got the chicken tenders and I loved how crispy they were and it was seasoned perfectly! The fries slap too. My partner got the spicy butter chicken sandwich and it was oozing with deliciousness. Ordered for pickup but the interior is warm and welcoming and the staff were very nice. Will be dining in soon! read more

Ordered here for myself for dinner on a week night. I ordered through UberEats and Fry the Coop was an option with free delivery. I ordered the Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich in the mild option and potato salad as a side. The delivery was quick and the packaging was really impressive! The food was still warm, and everything was neatly organized in the bag and not all sloppy from delivery. The chicken was so crispy! The coleslaw on the sandwich tasted southern - and as a transplanted southerner in chicago, I much appreciated that. The chicken was moist, the bread was fresh, and the flavors were amazing. The potato salad didn't leave me star struck but was tasty and I finished it. This was a solid chicken sandwich and I'd definitely order here again if I'm craving southern comfort food. The portion was filling and the price was on point for the portion size. 5/5 stars! read more

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my food is always hot and ready when I order online. I was greeted as soon as I walked through the door great customer service at the Westtown location always read more

Delicious Nashville chicken sandwich. We tried hot and medium. Hot is HOT. Medium = feel the heat and I certainly did. Seasoned fries are tasty, a bit sweet. Ordering for delivery was easy and the food showed up still hit and crispy (we do live fairly close to the location we ordered from). read more

Food was great, chicken was really good. I just wish there were more options for sandwiches with more vegetables in them. Food is a bit heavy for my personal taste. read more

Heard this was the place for Nashville hot chicken so I had to check it out. The sandwich was good but not spectacular. Just as a reference point, the medium spice is about the level of hot cheetos. The chicken was white meat so it was a bit dry. Overall sandwich was good but that's all. Don't get me wrong, it tasty but not much different from the rest. At the price of 10.59, I'd rather go for popeyes chicken sandwich. Breading was nice and light but I wish it held its crunch when the slaw was added. read more

Fry The Coop - Nashville hot chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For some reason this is showcased as halal but when we called they said they are not. This clearly is a lie and can be dangerous to people who have specific eating restrictions. read more

I love spice. I have a high spice tolerance. The "hot" version of the Nashville chicken sandwich was one of the hottest things I've ever eaten. The Mac n cheese, excellent. Potato salad, possibly the best I've ever had Fries, tasty The sandwich was excellent & I finished it - but the amount of sweat pouring off of my body was not normal. I don't understand how they have 2 spice options that are hotter than Hot. No amount of alcohol or poor decisions could make me try any higher spice level. Highly highly highly recommend the less spicy options. read more

We got our meal to go had it not been a pandemic I would've eaten in. We were the only patrons inside with our mask on. I was ok with that for me it's safety over what's popular. The restaurant bar was clean and most of the furniture was wood not a lot of material which was great. The workers customer service skills was top notch, we were waited on right away, the menu items were explained and suggestions was shared. We ordered the Tender plate which consist of 3 medium sized tenders, a pouch full of fries and a cup of Cole slaw. The tenders are cooked in your choice of heat level from country no heat to lil insanity RIP and 4 in between. I don't like spice so country was perfect for me. My spouse ordered hot and she enjoys heat. She told me the next time we go she's dropping her heat level to medium. . The tenders had a nice fry to them and the fries were fresh cut. Now let's talk about the Cole slaw, I enjoy salads this slaw was in need of flavor but I think since most people who eat here will indulge in spice the slaw will be a cool welcomed party in their mouth. We are definitely returning, the customer service just blew me away. The cashier was great!!! read more

I usually order via uber eats and its always delicious. Depending on the driver's time, it's usually still hot when delivered and the fries stay fresh. I've tried the country and the mild heat- I think the mild is my fav. I can't eat super spicy things, so the mild provides a nice tangy spice that won't burn your mouth. My favorite sandwich is the chicken & cheese, but the hot honey is also amazing. The spices on the fries are so freaking good- I've been trying to recreate the spice combo at home but I can't get it right! I highly recommend eating here :) read more

Came in here randomly and finally since it's right down the street from me and I was taking a walk and needed to quickly pick up some lunch. Didn't know what to order so I picked their main chicken sandwich option and got 2 orders one spicy and other non. It was seasoned fried chicken breast and coleslaw on a bun with pickles. Usually not a fan of coleslaw but these sandwiches were delicious! The fries were too salty for my taste. Definitely a great find. Inside was like a cute little dive bar with seating and full bar. Food ordered in the back. They Wore masks. They cleaned thoroughly. Did temperature checks. And we're super polite. read more

It's been way too long since I've been to Fry the Coop.. there's great music! It's loud enough to enjoy the music but not so loud to the point where you have to scream to hear the person next to you. And the chicken sandwich never fails to satisfy me. Anytime I've been to Fry the Coop, it never leaves me disappointed. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

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