First time coming here. I've passed by for over 2.5 years and finally decided to grab dinner. I actually like this place - the menu is simple. The space and seating is large enough. I have no complaints. I ordered the beef tallow 10 piece wing which is automatically dry rub as seasoning - my fave! I upgraded to add in a fry and beverage. The wings and mild seasoning were great. The fries were hearty and not greasy at all. I would've asked for a more crisp fry but that's it. My only "complaint" would be to give two sauces for a 10 piece wing. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

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I have to come to Fry the Coop more often. I really enjoy their chicken sandwiches. They are made to order, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. You can order different levels of spiciness. If you don't like spicy chicken, order the 1st level. It's not spicy at all. I order level 2. I've tried level 3 and it was too spicy for me. I find level 2 to be perfect, has the kick I enjoy, but not overly so and blow out my taste buds. We went when they had their $5 hot chicken sandwiches in honor of National Hot Chicken day. Not surprisingly, it was very busy. They still put out good food and EXCELLENT service. Everyone was so nice and they all handled the flow of people very well. I was so impressed. One of the managers, came around to the tables to tidy up and check in on all the guests. I have to remember to come more often! read more

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Listen... my husband really tested our marriage with this one He decided to go to Fry the Coop on whatever national chicken $5 special day they had last week... which CLEARLY the entire population also knew about. Man sat in the drive-thru for 2.5 HOURS. I wish I was exaggerating. At some point he had already gotten his shake and drink... and then just... continued waiting another 45 minutes for the food like it was a full-time job. Now here's the crazy part, after ALL that... the chicken was still a 10/5 for me Like??? How is it THAT good even after that experience?? I can only imagine how amazing this place is on a regular, non-chaotic, why-did-you-do-this-to-yourself type of day. Because if this was a 5/5 THROUGH the drive-thru madness... I'm already sold. Moral of the story: don't be like my husband. Go on a normal day. But DEFINITELY go. Delicious!! read more

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My drive thru experience was great ! No wait and the food was nice and hot. But more importantly the portions were large and the chicken was real ! It was delicious. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicken tender mild regular with coleslaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

This place has the best chicken sandwiches. Im always impressed and satisfied. They are definitely worth a try. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

If you are craving a fried chicken sandwich, Fry the Coop is the place to go. The restaurant is decorated simple but nice and clean. Friendly staff. Somehow I feel better knowing the chicken and fries are fried in beef tallow versus other oils. The chicken is juicy with yummy breading. I like the coleslaw on the chicken sandwich. The fries are tasty too! Consistently good food. Yum! read more

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PRICEY BUT GOOD! A meal is $20, definitely a filling meal but not sure if I'll be here often. It's in a good area, traveled over from Deerfield on my break read more

This place is such a mess and so inconsistent. I went recently and if I hadn't checked before leaving, they would have sent me home with a large coleslaw instead of large pickles. But of course I didn't taste the actual food until I got home, which is when I found out that it was a higher heat level than I ordered. Both me and my significant other remarked upon this. We always order medium--that's been the heat level for years--and they gave us one at least a level up. I couldn't eat it and it gave me a stomach ache. Lastly, they almost never have mac and cheese. I came between 4-5 pm and thought surely they'd have it since it was fairly early on a weekday and would give my toddler another option for what to eat, but they were out. If they're constantly out, wouldn't that suggest maybe they could make a little more? Worst of all I can't say I won't return because it may be the only one that has a drive-through, and since my daughter's often with me I need to pick and choose how often I get her out of her car seat since she can be difficult about it sometimes. Just wish I could count on this place to actually get it right more often than not, but they have a terrible track record. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

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Got the chicken and waffles. Both are delicious. However the waffles are advertised as having bacon and pearl sugar. There was one singular piece of bacon and no sugar in the entire thing. Kind of a bummer considering the price point read more

Fry the Coop - Plain waffle - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

The medium Nashville style hot chicken sandwich and fries were great. Fries were amazingly crispy. Chicken crispy and great tasting. Medium wasn't hot enough for me. Cole slaw on top was great. read more

Fry the Coop - Nashville chicken sandwich medium and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

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So loved this place when It opened, but I hate to say it. It's no longer that place. Quality has gone down and so has the lobby and the menu. Been here 6 times in the past 18 months, this was the worst overall. Counter girl was great btw. First of all, out of nuggets, then down to 4 only heat flavors. Why is that? Menu on wall looks seriously reduced too. I got a hot chicken sandwich and fries, chicken was barely hot, not enough sauce, and chicken was dry and small. Fries were dry and overcooked, not like usual. Daughters mild tenders (because no nuggets) were a bit better, more juicy but still dry but looked spicy but we're just over breaded And ok. Her fries were undercooked. Also, TV in lobby was on but showing Internet connection issues, so lobby was quiet. Weirdly quiet.. I want this to be my favorite hot chicken place, and it used to be but today it was not even close. I am honestly a bit sad. Clearly standards for cooking and general restaurant needs are just not being addressed anymore. It's like they need a restaurant manager. Also root beer is water, and no employee even stepped in the lobby in the hour we were here eating. I think only 2 people are working? Could that be right? read more

Visited this location again with my son and it was excellent. He tried the "Tender Flight" chicken challenge which he said was the hottest food he's ever had at a restaurant. I had the nuggets and seasoned fries. It was great read more

Fry the Coop - Receipt - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

First time visiting. Ordered takeout. The service was good for a pickup order. We enjoyed our meals. Would come again!

First time visiting and came away impressed. The chicken is phenomenal (and fries too) Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely be back. read more

Came back to order from here after many years due to its inconsistency and poor service. Not to my surprise I had a terrible experience with my take out today. Food looks great and well seasoned but it has no taste. I don't get it. Chicken is dryer than the desert and had spots of pink in one of the sandwich (I know they double fry so it could've been just the chicken and not undercooked). The breading on the chicken is rock hard and dry, chicken on the inside dry, coleslaw has no flavor, pickles look deprived of hydration. The only thing this has going is the coop sauce which I barely had enough of on my sandwich. I'm so underwhelmed especially because I chose to come here instead of other hot chicken places. I called the store to explain my issue, but THEY NEVER ANSWER. It just hangs up after 20 rings. Whatever is going on here with fast cook times, it must be convenient but the food is terrible. What a waste of money. read more

Fry the Coop - Nashville sandwich with giardenera added - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

Always a great crispy, crunchy fried chicken sandwich, pick your spice level, pick what you want on it, it's a great spot for a great sandwich read more

I went to Fry the Coop to get a take out order. When you enter the restaurant you will notice what a fun place this is. From the colorful and fun decorations to the plants, this is an inviting atmosphere. I ordered the chicken and waffles. I was very happy with the food. The chicken and waffle reheated well in my air fryer. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, especially when paired with the sauce that was included. The waffle also crisped back up nicely after being air fried. I didn't taste the pearl sugar as much as I did the bacon. There was A LOT of bacon in there! I was very happy with my experience and look forward to going back. I highly recommend Fry the Coop! read more

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I have been to this restaurant a few times, once for dine-in and a couple of times for take-out. I have had good experience here. The food and service were good. The menu had a good variety and the pricing was reasonable. I have had their Insanity and Nashville hot spice levels chicken (sandwich and tenders). The fried chicken was meaty and juicy. The outer texture was good as well. The brioche bun for the sandwich was soft but also nicely toasted. The spice levels were as described. If you like it really spicy, then the Insanity and Nashville hot are perfect for you. The cole slaw was creamy and the fries were nice. Fry the Coop is definitely a restaurant to get your spicy fried chicken game on. I like it and will be going again. read more

This fry the coop location is right off of Milwaukee and had a drive thru that you do have to go quite a ways to get through but the food does come out quickly. I've dined in number times, the only issue is that the table are often left pretty dirty esp if you come in mid day. Just a fair warning to make sure you wipe it down before you sit and eat. Ive been on a chicken sandwich kick lately and Fry the Coop has been checking those boxes for me. I always get there Nashville sandwich but just mild because boy does the best kick in 10x for each level we go up. The coleslaw does help tame the heat but as sensitive as I am, it's still super flavorful mild. They have mac and cheese that has a pepper sprinkled on top so it has a nice Cajun kick, but when in need of a side, their fries are the way to go. All in all, I can count on Fry The Coop to keep the consistency each time we come by. read more

I was on my way home when I spotted this place and made a u-turn, drawn to it by its unique name. I recognized the name from an online search too. It was about 30 minutes until closing on a Saturday night, but it wasn't very busy. I took a quick look at the online menu before heading inside thinking they may offer some guidance, but noone said anything when I entered, so I ordered on the kiosk. Service was as fast as can be expected since a few people came in while I was ordering. Glad I checked my bag because they didn't put any napkins in it. I asked and was told they ran out back there. She could have easily offered me some from the napkin holder next to her register, but oddly she did not. I only noticed it after another customer moved. She also apologized for not offering my drink cup while I waited for my order. I ordered seasoned fries, which were okay. I didn't care for the twinge of sweetness in the seasoning, but this is from a guy who generally eats fries with just a little salt added.The sandwich was medium spicy with honey butter added. I appreciated being able to customize the spice level, the descriptions of the spice levels, whether I wanted the honey butter on the sandwich or side etc. I haven't seen a chicken shack give as many choices. After biting into my freshly made sandwich, I thought it was really good and better than the popular chicken shack that's closed on Sundays. If you can provide service like them, you'd develop a loyal fan base quickly. The attentive, pleasant service makes a huge difference. The service here wasn't unpleasant, but it wasn't pleasant enough for the top rating. I'll go back, though, so my wife can try it and to try a different menu item. I spent twenty dollars and some change for a sandwich, fries, and a medium drink. You can decide for yourself if you think that's too expensive. read more

It was delicious! Went for lunch and chicken patty was big and juicy! You just pick your heat spice preference and which sandwich. I absolutely love the mac and cheese it's got a lil flare to it. Cute place and clean, staff and manager were super nice and asked to take our dirty trays after eating. Great experience. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicken sandwich Nashville no slaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

I went here for lunch on Saturday. Pretty empty. The menu is pretty basic - maybe 10 items. I went with the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with mild. I wish I would have gotten hotter. Fries were a bit cold. Portion size was good. I actually went to downtown Nashville a day later and had Nashville hot chicken two days in a row. I had a good comparison. I want to come back here and try a hotter temperature. It's hard to beat some of the more famous places in Nashville like Hatties but being so far away in Chicago, this place is still good. Fried chicken is all the rage these days. read more

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What the cluck? Taking a break from the usual chicken routine --how about a Nashville hot chicken breast sandwiched between two donuts? Waffles or white bread? So I got chicken -- just a Nashville hot chicken sandwich for me thanks -- and bypassed the donuts. My friend got the spicy butter chicken sandwich. You can select levels of heat - from country (no heat) to Insanity. We also added some spiced fries and drinks. The chicken has a nicely seasoned crisp crust. My Nashville chicken had pickles and coleslaw in the sandwich. It was thick, cooked perfectly throughout, with a satisfying crunchy crust. It was good but messy. The fries were a bit overdone. The restaurant has a retro vibe, from the kitchen implements and license plates on the wall, to the neon beer logos, to the comfy booth seating. Our food was ready in about 10 minutes. The restaurant had plenty of seating, a large parking lot, and is down the road from the Palwaukee airport. This is a bit far for me, but I'd fry the coop for some chicken tenders. I'll try that next time and give the fries another chance. read more

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Was Amazing!!! The Spice was spot on and tasted very tasty and natural. I'm satisfied and service was great aswell!! I can tell they really had ambiance with this location and will definitely be coming back! read more

Second week in a row visiting, and unfortunately it will be my last. Today we waited about 15 minutes in the drive-thru to pick up our online order. It wasn't moving, so we reversed out and parked just to go inside. When I got to the counter around 12:30, the person working didn't say a single word. I greeted them, asked for my order, and even after I said thank you, I got silence and a blank stare. I didn't even bring up the drive-thru wait, but the lack of basic customer service was hard to ignore. On top of that, my order has been wrong two weeks in a row. Last week I ordered cheese fries and didn't receive them. This week I ordered messy fries and they came without chicken. Less email marketing and more attention to accuracy and customer service, please. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

First time here. Not sure how long typical wait time is but it felt long and then sandwich and nuggets were cold. On a brighter note sounds like the cooks were enjoying a sports game in the back and the inside of the restaurant looks cool! read more

Came in to get the new wings. They were absolutely worth it. Flavorful, crispy, and made with love. The chicken and waffle is a mazing and could be an underrated item. There is no bad choices on the menu. Food is quality and perfection. The restaurant and staff are great and for sure a place to sit and enjoy your meal. read more

Decided to try this place since it was right next door to hotel. Glad I did as the food was somewhat unique and also very tasty. read more

Fry the Coop - OG CHICAGO HOT - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

The food here is fantastic! So good and fresh! The best! I ordered delivery to Highland Park and still came hot and full of flavor! I am obsessed! I want to try the whole menu! read more

I appreciated the reply from the owner so I went back and ordered the tenders plate again, with 2 Coop sauces and spice level 3. This time I checked before leaving and there were indeed 2 sauces in the box. The tenders were nice and big and the flavor was great with the coop sauce. The fries were again top notch. Maybe I'll try a sandwich next time. read more

My family and I went around 5pm on a Saturday. The cashier was helpful with answering questions about the menu. It's large inside, and there was ample seating. We were told by friends beforehand that the chicken is spicy, so we ordered a few sandwiches per our comfort level, and we ordered a la carte tenders in the spiciest levels to try together. We also ordered cheese fries. It is a little on the pricier side - each sandwich was about $11 and the a la carte tenders were $3.99 each. The sandwiches don't come with fries/a side or a drink and must be ordered separately. The food was out to us pretty quick, but there were also not a lot of patrons at the restaurant because it was only 5pm. I wish it was more clear that it's a spicy seasoning rather than a sauce. Regardless, the chicken was actually very good. The tenders are way better than Raising Cane's. The sandwich was delicious and and the size of the chicken on it was massive. I think the sandwich is better than the Popeyes chicken sandwich. I only wish the cheese was melted down. The cheese slices weren't melted so they ended up falling off the sandwich and took a lot of the seasoning with it. The medium level was not spicy enough! If you regularly eat spicy foods, I would say get the crazy or insanity. The cheese fries were also very good. Between our whole group, we tried every level between mild and insanity and we all agreed insanity is tolerable and crazy is probably the best tasting. I will definitely be going back! read more

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Best fries ever. Chicken breast is great. Kids meals are great and filling even for adults.

Good chicken, but pricey Tasty chicken and great fresh-cut fries (the best part of the meal). Coleslaw was just okay, could use more tang and spice. Service was good and the overall décor was pleasant. Prices felt high for a fast-food chain, so I'm not sure I'd come back often. Might stop in again for a quick snack, but not my go-to for a full meal. read more

Clean place with a friendly staff. The guy at the register, a chef, was awesome. They aren't the cheapest, $17 for sandwich, fries and drink. They also have a small but impressive selection of local craft beer. I went with the Chicago Style Chicken Sandwich, a Nashville chicken with giardiniera. It had a big fresh hunk of chicken breast on a toasted bun and it was delicious. Dare I say it? This is better than Chick-fil-A. Yes, I said it. Sacrilege! Seasoned fries were tasty, a little spicy. Nice and crisp. After a bit of thought, it's worth paying extra for something that darn good. I can't wait to try the tenders, the chicken and waffles, the donut chicken sandwich, and the messy fries on future visits. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicago Style Hot Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

Got carry out. Chicken fingers...mild and medium heat. Very good - even after heating up later. Fries were good too. Quick service.

This wasn't good. 2nd visit to this franchise, Elmhurst location food and vibe was great. This one not so much! Woman with colorful hair, who took our order, acted as if she literally hated her job. There was homeless women in there and she treated her like dirt. My wife and I had the tender meal. Tenders were stringy and dry, over cooked. Cole slaw had absolutely no flavor. Fries were the only good thing, but of course the ketchup dispenser was empty. read more

The cashiers are very very nice and catch all special requests, they are super patient n helpful. the food was super delicious!!! i recommend chicken and cheese sandwhich. the inside is so cavern like, its very family-restaurant. read more

First time in. Leo is wonderful, very helpful. I thought his swevice was superb. Great personality , he let us know how all the different levels of heat or the different seasonings you could have on your french fries when he came in he was cleaning up as soon as he saw us he put down what he was doing to come and help us great service even wonder if he's part owner, you could tell he's really compassionate about his business.. thanks Leo I'll be back. Caution it's really hot. read more

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Meh did not live up to the social media hype or they really just didn't bring their A-game. Food was warm but not piping hot fries sort of soggy coleslaw was best part. Was hoping for a better experience and flavor using beef tallow. Another chicken finger joint from what my experience was like. Kind of disappointed read more

Amazing food, polite, fast, and kind service. The drive-through was very quick, thank you to James for the amazing service. Highly recommend. Can't wait to try again! read more