Service was good when I arrived. The two ladies at the front helped me pick an option off the menu because I was torn on two different sandwiches. Ultimately, I chose the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was good but it seemed like it was missing something. I added their house sauce for dipping on the side which gave it some more flavor. On the next visit I'd probably order the spicy butter chicken sandwich instead. read more

Fry the Coop - Nashville fried chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

Walking in I enjoyed the scenery and the theme of the restaurant, very clean, and good music. The cashier was nice, but couldn't answer any basic questions. She didn't know what was on the seasoned fries, nor had she actually tried any of the food so she couldn't give recommendations. The food was good, but much too expensive, $5+ for cheesey fries when they weren't even assembled? Just a small bag of fries with some bad looking cheese on the side? Also, inaccurate spice level, but maybe I just have a low tolerance. They need an option for the waffles to be plain too, I expected bacon in waffles to be good but it was genuinely kind of sickening. Will not be returning to waste my money. read more

Service was good but the chicken sandwiches were dry. Feel bad that I spent all my last paycheck on this meal.

The food is the best . Fresh and cooked so well. Way better to the similar chicken places !!! I love how you can actually taste the chicken and not just the batter ! The Cole slaw is so fresh and crunchy and the Mac and cheese is so tasty . The ambiance is so cool great decor ! Nice tables and comfortable benches! The employees are hard working , and care about your satisfaction . Very nice people work here. Thank you to them! I'd show a photo but we are it so fast couldn't wait to eat so no photo sorry ! Just empty tray ! read more

Tonight my son brought home chicken tenders, fries and Cole slaw. The chicken tenders were very tender. The coating did not have a lot of flavor and was not my favorite fried chicken. The fries for all three of us were very over cooked, most of them were inedible. The Cole slaw was bland and had no flavor. My husband got the medium tenders and enjoyed them saying they were a bit spicy but he liked them. My son really enjoyed the chicken and thought the size of the tenders was very generous. read more

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

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I got the donut fried chicken sandwich, had pickles and coop sauce on the chicken with mild spice and a donut bun and it honestly was pretty good. Coop sauce is basically thousand island dressing but still good. 85 was definitely messy towards the end. The mild spice was def mild, didn't seem spicy at all. The season fries we got were pretty lack luster. The staff was very nice and quick, the restaurant was clean and organized however the bathrooms were pretty gross. read more

Fry the Coop - Donut fried chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

I've only win one time so I'm no expert, but I got the chicken tender meal which was the best deal on the menu and it was really freaking delicious. Really nice staff as well. I waited a little longer and the guy gave me a free drink which was very nice. I'll be back. read more

The food was pretty good. A little expensive but what isn't these days? The staff were friendly and attentive. Here's where they lost a star from me, and I totally get that most people won't care: they fry everything in beef fat. I only found out because I happened to read their website after finishing my meal. I don't eat beef for environmental concerns. I don't know that it would make sense to put this on their menu or something, but I found it mildly irritating and unfortunately won't eat here again. read more

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I am so glad I'm finally super close to one of these locations of these bad boys! The Nashville medium is the perfect amount of spice with extra pickles -- best order. I tried the hot too but it was overpowering the flavor so medium is my go to. I personally think this is the best sandwich in the suburbs so I'm really glad they have a location! The cashier guy was also really sweet, not sure if he was the manager but 10/10 on customer service. read more

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

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Heard a lot about this place so happy I finally got the chance to check it out. I've been to Nashville and had legit fried chicken so I was hoping for a similar experience here. I got the classic Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich and had mixed feelings about it. I thought the chicken itself was moist and cooked well but there was a ton of oil coated on it and you could taste it as well. This took a lot away from the mouthfeel of the chicken. The slaw was cool and refreshing and the brioche bun was airy and light; these paired well. I got my chicken in the 'medium' heat level and didn't feel much? Maybe I'll opt for one or two levels up next time. The fries were fairly average, nothing special. My cousin got the chicken and waffles and thought it was good but same deal with the oil on the chicken. read more

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

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Food was so delicious, service was good, place is very clean, I love the tables and the booths they give the place a nice vibe. The workers were really polite and gave us extra fries when we went! Plus the fact that it's all fried in beef tallow instead of seed oils is awesome. read more

Fry the Coop - Chicago Hot Chicken Sandwich and Cheese Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

It was my first time going to this place and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was actually really good. Will definitely be going back.

Didn't have Mac and cheese. only can buy a tender plate not just tenders by themselves. Can't swap out the sides on tender plate for other sides . The chicken it's self was good but definitely could be improved read more

Awesome staff. Ease of understanding menu and placing an order. Friendly chatter. Felt welcomed here. hence the place having a saving grace on 3 stars not two. Chicken that's supposed to be the star of the show failed to perform. Why I say chicken is meh. It's too average. It's heavy on black pepper seasoning in the breading. I ordered Mild for the flavor of the tender and did not appreciate the powdery sauce that was put on it. It was so gritty every-time I took a bite from the tender. If I ever come back it's going to be country style. The coleslaw was not so bad itself even if I could see tons of black pepper it wasn't overpowering like it was in the chicken breading itself. I actually liked how the dressing in it was thicker not watered down like other places usually have their coleslaw done. Mac and cheese was not bad either I did appericate them not putting black pepper in the pasta dish. Let's talk about the fries. There was no long cuts to pick up and munch on in any of our fries. It was full of Tiny bits of fries? Is that normal? Lol. But hey it was still crispy and perfectly cooked so what to complain about? I used utensil in order to enjoy my fries to work around that challenge of tiny pieces as I'm not the patient eater to eat one bit at a time. Now let's gripe about the choice of location this chain choose: Ok but why do restaurants try to survive on that awful location? I've seen this particular building go through several different restaurants in 18 years I've been at my workplace. It's really a tricky location to try to get to and out of on Milwaukee ave. And barely anyone in the parking lot when we got there at 5 would be a major clue how much of an hassle it is to get there and out of. Yes lucky we are able to turn left from willow to get there and turn right onto Milwaukee to still get another road back to our place. As a customer I usually do not frequent businesses who choose to have a Pain in the neck spot to get in/out of. Best of luck! read more

Fry the Coop - Mild chicken tender combo. 9.99 can't beat this deal. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

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Can't go wrong with Fry the Coop! The Nashville hot chicken sandwiches are always so good and juicy. Their fries are really good too! Definitely be wary of the spice levels though, I may not be the best with spicy foods, but medium can get a bit much for me. My friend who loves spicy food struggled with hot. read more

I've been here a few times since they have opened. I usually get the Nashville fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich overall isn't bad. I do think they are not consistent when it comes to the seasoning of the the sandwich. I usually stick with the medium spice level but the last time I got it it was not spicy at all. I got it again today and it was a lot better. From a price point perspective I do think it's over priced. Originally I used to drive down to the Oak Lawn location since it was a decent sandwich and it was priced around 8.50. I got an email recently from fry the coop stating they lowered their prices but I realized their new price 10.95 is still more than what they originally had. Not sure if its worth the money if the seasoning of the food isn't consistent. read more

Really good quality, great value!! Chicken, bun, coleslaw, all spot on. Nashville hot is my favorite and i have rather high tolerance for spicy food (I order Thai spicy at Thai restaurants) but man CRAZY is REALLY FRIGGIN SPICY just FYI. Great service, too, nice people and clean store. read more

Fry the Coop - Nashville hot chicken sandwich, crazy hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

Came for their Sunday happy hour from 3-6, we did get there at like 5:30 but they did not disappoint. Drinks were good and the staff were attentive and friendly! The ambiance was really nice! Fit the vibe of the restaurant with a lot of hidden gems in their pictures. The fries were so good and tenders were a bit dry, but the coop sauce made up for that. They need to serve that coop sauce in a bigger size. Will go back, probably would get a sandwich instead of the fries read more

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Nashville Fried Mild Extra Pickles The breading on the chicken was crispy, but not very flavorful, would certainlybenefit from a good pinch of salt. The chicken was somewhat moist, the coleslaw & pickles definitely helped. "Mild: taste the flavor" there was more flavor in the pickles & coleslaw than the chicken itself. If I return I'll have to step up to the medium or more likely the hot. Seasoned Fries The fries are soggy & limp, which I actually don't mind. I don't know if I got the end of a batch or what but there was barely a whole one in the bunch just pieces & scraps. The seasoning is very faint, & there seems to be zero salt. Maybe this restaurant doesn't use salt. I ordered via the drive-thru, Lindsay was polite the service was prompt. Overall I think it's decent, but at $14.13 for a chicken sandwich and fries it needs to be better than decent. read more

Fry the Coop - Nashville Fried Mild Extra Pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

In the race for the best chicken sandwich this place rates high- good sized sandwich- excellent bun that is toasted perfectly- Their sauce is very good- The hours on Yelp are off- they are open for lunch- however this location is closed on Sunday and Monday- What is up with that? The price for a chicken sandwich and fries will get you to around 14 buck with tax- and if you add a drink, even more- so yes, a bit pricey...the Fries were good but nothing great. Lots of choices and you decide how hot you want your sandwich- I will be back! read more

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

First off, I'm shocked I haven't written this place a review yet, as I've been coming here for almost 2 years now! I LOVE Fry the Coop. This sandwich was my gateway drug to Nashville hot chicken, and I've yet to find a better sandwich. They fry everything in beef fat (No Seed Oils!)and cook everything ridiculously hot and fresh every time I'm in there. On my last visit they were absolutely packed, and they still had relatively fast service and the same high quality product with high quality ingredients that I've learned to expect from them. It's hard to miss off of Milwaukee with a super big and bright LED Fry the Coop sign, and inside they have chairs and tables with booths and unique Chicago and local themed decor. In the past, I've tried their tender plate, Nashville hot sandwich, spicy butter sandwich, and messy fries, but it's clear you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. They also serve beer on tap, which is rare from a fast casual counter service restaurant. This place is great and always scratches my chicken sandwich itch, and even though I'm not super big into spice, the mild sandwich hits the spot every time. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Fry the Coop - Messy Fries Spicy Butter Chicken Sandwich Coop Sauce House Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

Tastey sandwich. Sauces were more mild than I expected, went mild to be safe but next time I would go hotter. Portions a kinda small for the price and the ice machine didn't work otherwise I would have given 4 stars. read more

so freaking good, the best chicken I've had ever!! so tasty! And the spice was so balanced with the flavors. Definitely coming back. Ps the messy fries was really hefty I made a mistake with getting that instead of the seasoned fries. But other then that it was really delicious. I give this a 10/10 lol read more

Great cuts of chicken, good portions, and perfect seasoning with a great balance of coating to chicken. I keep coming back since it's so consistent read more

One of my favorite chicken spots to visit when i come back home! Always great food! The owners truly take pride in what they do. read more

Fry the Coop - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Mac and Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Prospect Heights, Illinois

freaking good chicken, I'm a snob about this kind of thing, and the fries and service and setting are all perfect and the food comes hot and tidy, not a mess, if delivered. GREAT EXPERIENCE all 20+times ive dined or ordered it delivered read more

Great place. The no spice is like a regular chicken finger. The spice level is more like hot wing spices...Overall very delicious and great sauces. read more

I typically go there for dine in but lately I have been using the drive thru. The drive thru workers are some of the friendliest people I have ever encountered in a drive thru window. Great attitudes and always smiling. They talk to you with respect and appreciate your business. I understand chicken is made to order so a wait is expected. My go to are the medium tenders and fries. The chicken is perfect in that there is not a lot of breading and very tender. The medium level is perfect for me. read more

Been grabbing the occasional lunch from Fry the Coop for over a year and it never disappoints.

Ordered 2 sandwiches for delivery with coleslaw and sauce on the side. As I was making my sandwich, I tried some of the coleslaw. As I was chewing I felt something hard. Took this piece of plastic out of my mouth. Thank God I didn't swallow it. Super disgusted and disappointed. When I emailed them about it, I got no response either. read more

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

Next on our list to try was Fry the Coop. This was a brand new location so when we went there was only the option to order via their drive-thru. Hubby had a mild Nashville fried chicken sandwich (coleslaw, pickles, special sauce, and brioche bun) while I had the chicken and cheese sandwich (medium spice level). We shared a side of cheese fries. We both enjoyed our own chicken sandwiches. The chicken sandwich was a decent size and the flavor was good. I could tell that there was a kick to my chicken sandwich at medium spice level but it wasn't obvious to me unless I actually thought about it. Next time I will definitely get the Nashville chicken sandwich since I had a bite of hubby's and the coleslaw gave the sandwich a nice crunch (normally I don't even like coleslaw). The cheese fries were okay. The fries were on the soggy side by the time they got home but to be fair they would have probably been better freshly eaten. read more

The absolute best fried chicken sandwiches around. Runs circles around Popeyes and Chik Fil A. And their fries are amazing!

Chicken was so delicious and crunchy. I thought bacon was on it! Make sure you bring a bib cause and gloves cause they pour that honey butter on thick! read more

Man, this place is great! Probably the best Nashville style hot chicken in Chicago. First time trying the hot and it was good. A decent amount of heat with amazing flavor. I always smell hot food before eating it and I didn't smell anything. My wife smelled it and said it was hot. Maybe my taste buds are shot!? It was good, heat and great flavor. But I think next time I want to try the crazy! read more

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Pretty pricey for a chicken sandwich, fries and bottomless drink - $19 and some change overall. I ordered my sandwich medium spicy - there are about five levels and medium was smack dab in the middle of them. Now, this is subjective but the medium level barely had any zip to it - I was kind of surprised at that. The sandwich itself was good - there's an independent chicken place that I've visited whose chicken is better, but they do tend to lay the breading on a bit thicker than Coop... so I'd give Coop the nod on the breading factor. But between this place and the independent (Angry Egg), I'm more partisan to the latter. About a $4 price difference, though just a can of pop at Angry Egg rather than unlimited. Kudos to the employee that stopped by my table and asked how I was doing - rare to experience that at a fast food chain. Got this place an extra star from me! read more

This place is amazing! The sandwiches are huge! I got the butter chicken both times I've been there and the seasoned fries. Wish they'd open one of these in Baltimore. They have the best fried chicken! They are quick with the food. Really delicious and already looking forward to return and trying other items, like their chicken and waffles. Chicken sandwiches were excellent, and sauces were great. Good service overall. Ordered the donut fried chicken sandwich with seasoned fries and it was delicious. It was messy but worth it. The service was good too. Our order was ready quickly and everyone was friendly. Can't wait to go back. read more

I don't think Fry the Coop will be in business much longer, at least not the one in Prospect Heights, IL. It's not that the chicken sandwiches are horrible, mind you. It's just too damn expensive to justify an otherwise fast-food offering. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed (past tense) the Medium (heat) Butter Chicken Sandwich. It wasn't bad--in fact, quite delicious. BUT, paying $21.00 for a chicken sandwich, a watery cup of mac & cheese, and a soft drink is entirely beyond the pale. It's outrageous. And I don't want to hear about supply chain issues and rising costs. Figure it out. It also takes a lifetime to pay for and receive your food in the drive-thru, and that's if it's OPEN! Sometimes they place orange cones in the drive-thru lane, presumably because of staffing issues. I once timed the service at 22 minutes; I only have a one-hour lunch break. Nope, that place will be boarded-up FOR GOOD by December, 2022. Trust me, no one will pay that kind of money for fast-food, especially with skyrocketing fuel prices, soaring inflation, a recession, high Illinois taxes, etc. See ya, Fry the Coop. I hardly knew ye. read more

It was ok. Chicken was a tad salty and the service was meh. It is a great concept so will try again when in a the area read more

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

Nice tasty chicken sandwiches I recommend it for any body loves fried chicken sandwich read more

food was definitely top tier!! Peter greeted us with great energy had great suggestions! dined in very clean! Peter made sure we were good with the food and even came cleaned up the table for us! read more