The owner of this establishment treats their employees terribly. After going into a situation similar to bankruptcy, the employer lied to their employees up until their establishment closed. This resulted in many months leading up to the closure, of unpaid paychecks, last minute changes in people's work schedules, and a very unprofessional way of handling the situation. Even further, this employer did not provide a single W2 for access to taxes after the work year. Nor have they reached out to fix any of this situations. The legal circumstances of the restaurant are very shady, and I know my people of Bellingham want to support good practices in the workforce. Maybe this guy had learned his lesson, but I feel that the wraith of his actions and the closure of this establishment right now, is fit to the way he treated his employees. Karma is loud. You cannot abuse peoples service and provide paychecks late, for weeks on weeks. Then not even provide their tax return materials after a hardworked year for you establishment. Not to mention the endless loopholes that we are finding you used. Please do better. read more

Been here 10+ times and would go many times in the future but 3/5 due to the below... The food is amazing. Definitely worth going for the food. The service and management is a joke though, multiple times the server is stoned out of their mind, and I watched a staff member leave to his car right in front of the building and smoke cannabis right in front of the building. The websites broken, they must have forgot to renew their liquor license, the staff do all roles - clearly management does not know how to run and manage a business. I got charged a dollar because my kid didn't want spice on the kids chicken bowl (being a child and all). It would probably do pretty well here if management changed hands. You can see as they always have delivery orders to go waiting, and the restaurant is empty every time I've been. For those European, the food is essentially Nando's. Today was the worst I've had - look at the image... So in summary, get takeout or carry out, foods great. Five stars for food. One star for this business owner. read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Wow! I have a new favorite in town. I was greeted warmly when I walked in. They specialize in Flame grilled chicken, and they have many different ways of serving said chicken - grilled with your choice of sauce (piri lemon, piri garlic, piri medium, piri hot, or piri extra hot), kebabs, burgers, wraps, salads, bowls, and even meals to share. There is a nice array of delicious looking sides, as well, and some vegetarian options. I opted for the grilled breast and wing with medium peri sauce and a Galos salad. You place your order at the counter then sit at a table and they bring the food to you. They have a Kulshan and Aslan beer on tap, as well as wine. For pop, they have a Pepsi machine with lots of choices. The lady who took my order brought over several of the other sauces for me to try. I enjoyed the lemon and garlic sauces, and was "chicken" to try the hot ones. The chicken was moist and flavorful. It is grilled with the bones, so be prepared to work a little for your food. It comes off the bones so easily. Really, really good. The Galos salad was also wonderful - fresh lettuce, cucumber, sunflower seeds, roasted chickpeas, and dried cherries with a vinaigrette dressing. Extra bonus points for the manager walking around to check on everyone. And the interior space is beautifully done. Lots of wood, comfortable chairs and booths. There are 4 TVs but music plays so no sound from the TVs. Can't wait for my next visit. Highly recommend!! read more

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I was really excited when I found this place. Looked at the reviews from yelpers. Stopped in and ordered. Waited 10 minutes for mine to be assembled. I ordered "the parring". 1/2 a chicken, two kabobs (1 beef/1 chix), 4 wings, and two sides (coleslaw and rice). I got the food and took it to the hotel 5 minutes away. Took the picture and dug in. Disappointment. Food was already cool which meant it wasn't really hot or fresh when I got it. I had a few bites of rice and there were hard pieces in it like it had sat awhile and hardened on the bottom. Tasted okay but the hard pieces were like raw rice. Slaw was better and the lemon dressing they had for it was pretty good. The kabobs were average. At least they were warm. The chicken had been sitting awhile and they just warmed it up. The Piri flavors are good but they are putting lipstick on a pig. It is still a pig. So, below average food that is sauced up to be more than it really is. Looks good though right? Chicken and rice were the below average part of the parring. read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - The Parring: 1/2 chicken, two kabobs, 4 wings, rice and slaw. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

The place is out of business and closed. This makes me sad... I really enjoyed the place while it was open.

This was my first time ordering Galos and had it delivered. It was very good and was impressed! I ordered the Galos Piri Chicken Bowl and loved it topped with sour cream and added the Piri sauce to it for a little kick. I also ordered the Piri fries and they were perfectly golden snd crispy! The Piri sauce is spicy and so so good! I'll definitely be ordering this again! read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Piri Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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I got a regular size caesar salad and a chicken wrap. It lasted me two days, great portion size and packed to the brim with chicken. This is also probably the closest I'll come to enjoying a Nandos, so I enjoyed the novelty! read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Chicken Galos Wrap, Caesar Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This place seems like it's underrated- tucked away in a strip mall and looks like it's probably just another casual fast food place. Wrong. Great service from the start. Order the cheddar potato bites and they were pure deep fried goodness & the sauce that came with them was The peri fries were pretty good too. The veggie bowl with salmon is definitely worth the money - they don't skimp on the salmon. read more

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The portions are very disappointing, hardly any chicken, sauce-less and dry, peppers are raw, rice is hard and service is slow. read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Who doesn't serve alcohol on football day?! First time here not the experience I was expecting. Chicken was ok , read more

Got an order to go and it was pretty quick. But ordered in store. If you are trying to call in and order ahead, that might not work. Had trouble getting anyone to answer the phone - hence the 4 stars read more

If you value thoroughly cooked food that you can get in a standard lunch hour (or half hour) just look elsewhere. To be fair: the taste of the food is good. Sure. But a simple Caesar salad with chicken and pre-cut lettuce and pre-portioned dressing should not have taken 45 min. to get. Nor the last time. Nor the time before that. I keep giving them chances because I enjoy their food. But customer service-wise, they are not dialed in. First time, my order was wrong. Second time they just left out one of our orders. Third time they have me salmon that was thoroughly raw in the middle (had been frozen, which is fine... but you still need to cook it through). We've never had the food ready on time, and today it was just too dang slow. It's really a shame. I can't recommend this place right now. But they have a lot of potential... which might explain why they're still open. read more

Food so good I forgot to take a photo until I was almost finished eating. Fantastic service from Riley and Caden's cooking was just phenomenal. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the vegetables were all evenly portioned and tasty. The rice was slightly dry, but that's my only complaint. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a delicious, filling, flame grilled chicken meal! read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Galos Piri Bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I typically love this place but I have come two days in a row and been told that they were closed after I walked in the unlocked door. Yesterday 8/21/2023 I arrived at 8:30pm and today 8/22/2023 I arrived at 8:17pm. All times posted on Yelp, Google, and on the front door state that they close at 9:00pm. It appeared to be two different groups working between yesterday and today. I get off work later in the evening and this is one of the few places that I can get a quick but decently healthy meal later in the evening. This is probably the last time I'll bother driving down here though. read more

I was hoping for a tasty grilled chicken sandwich and I hit the jackpot at Galos. The chicken was tender and tasty, the bun was fresh, the sauce awesome and the fries were some of the best I've had- perfect size, taste and texture. Highly recommend- if you love Nandos you'll love this place!! read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Chicken sammich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This place is a must. I grew up eating Pollo Loco which you can't get out here. I found this place and must say it was even better than expected. The service was fast and friendly. The manager was so patient with my 2 year old and even brought out a few fries for her to munch on while we waited for food. The Restaurant itself was clean and modern. The Quesadilla with lemon marinated chicken was the best quesadilla I have ever had. All the food was amazing. If you want some delicious food, come here! read more

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Solid spot. Service with a smile. Had the paring: lemon piri 1/2 chicken, 2 steak kabobs, 4 wings, piri fries, and rice. $29 More then enough for two people. Chicken and steak kabobs was well seasoned and cooked with lemon flavor. Only down fall was the fries. Fries had way too much salt, but that could be the piri seasoning. Would highly recommend and will be going back. Next time I'll ask for light seasoning on the fries. read more

Love the Galos bowl with Chicken and lemon sauce! Their sour cream and lemon wedge make it even better. The cook sent out a variety of sauces to try from mild to very spicy. All were delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone! read more

This place gives grill and chicken both, a whole new meaning. Got that vaguely "taste kind of good for you" feel about it, while still being delicious. Veggies, right along with it. Outstanding! Those so inclined will notice an attention to detail in the design of building, furniture, as well. Class operation. read more

Found this by accident while up in Bellingham. Oh my gosh-so tasty! Chicken was perfectly cooked, grilled and sauced. The kabobs were moist and flavorful and the salad was fresh and had lots of tasty bits. We shared a Tasters plate and it was way more than enough for two people. A little more expensive than a crappy hamburger but well worth every bit and they were super nice! Will definitely go back! read more

Instead on Google and Yelp as open at 11 AM today. Arrive at 115 and they say they are closed until 2. No wonder the business is so slow, as it is not run professionally. Last time the said machine was badly broken not making any beverage correctly. Common man. Put some effort into running out business correctly. The food is good when made right, so it's really sad you can't run the place right. read more

This spot is very conveniently located, next to a ton of shopping options so it's perfect for when you want a lighter, but still filling meal. Theres a good selection of sauces that are all very flavorful. The chicken is delicious and seasoned very well! The fries are on the saltier side, but nice and crisp. A bit pricey for the plate but tasty. read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Double Chicken Kebab, Piri Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Soo good! We are impressed every time we come here, whether it's the quesadilla, the bowls, the fries, or chicken, it's always fantastic. We will keep coming for sure! read more

Kabobs were fantastic with good seasoning and juicy grilled goodness. Chicken sandwich with happy hour beer was on point and they had 5 different sauce options for spice level. Also had some good side options for dietary restrictions and our kids were very happy with the tater tots and corn on the cob read more

As a person with dietary issues, I was still able to eat here with my partner. Decent salads for the price. Been back more than once.

Absolute best chicken sandwich I've ever had, lemon piri sauce and some hot piri on the side. 10/10 do recommend. The kids working here are always super friendly too. Definitely recommend this place for super tasty eats! read more

First time I've tried this restaurant, its a delicious chicken, very chewy with the sauce, yummy and big chickens. Good deal!

Loved the service it was fenomenal!! The chicken we ordered was the pair i believe, it was split with 2 different sauces personally my favorite was the very hot! But we all have favorites!! Definitely recommend the spices on fries they change the flavor and makes great pairing with the chicken!! Garlic bread tasted fresh and looked beautiful decor around is definitely interesting ,, but they do have large seating available for large events or gatherings!! Beer is also available for all the beer lovers!! Thank you again! Everything was delicious read more

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Chicken is done right. Flavorful and zesty for the lemon chicken. Wings are awesome!! So good, I went twice for the wings!

I really wanted to like this place, and I do think it has a great look and concept. The food was fast casual, which again, I wanted to like, but it was just so so. I was disappointed by the rice, not as flavorful as I hoped. I don't go to Bham so often, but I would like to give it another shot. I love diverse options when I am in a city I am visiting and always looking for ethnic foods that are not typical or expected. Thanks! read more

Good food. Great atmosphere. Very fresh and lots of flavor. Their specialty sauce is really great. Try the cauliflower bites you'll love 'em. read more

Third time in and still an amazing place to eat! Definitely have something for everyone steak chicken shrimp fish even vegetable entrees that have so much flavor. The employees are always delightful and certainly take pride In Where they work. The management/owner is so very humble and kind. This place is a clean spot to come grab a flavorful bite and a beer or wine anytime! read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - They now have Piri onion rings!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Everything is fresh and flavorful. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The employees are friendly and service oriented. The smell that you experience when you come through the door tells you that the experience is going to be really good. Stop in and enjoy a healthy, delicious meal. There are also locations in Ballard and University Village, but I haven't been to them, yet. read more

Galos Flame Grilled Chicken - Chicken Piri Bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Such good food. Clean. Fresh from scratch. So good. Will be back. Salad was amazing and quesadilla!

I thought the food was tasty, although there's NO difference that I can detect in heat between 'Medium' and 'Very Very Spicy.' Bigger problem was that my girlfriend got sick after eating here. I don't know if it was food poisoning, or some reaction to something in their ingredients (if it's the latter, it's completely new to us...she is a spice hound, and has no allergies that we know of). read more

The food here is fantastic! The extra hot piri sauce is just right--one of my favorite spots to grab lunch.

I had the Galos salad with chicken, it was the best tasting salad I've had in a long long time! The chicken is amazing, the ingredients were all super fresh, garlic bread was excellent. I'll definitely be back read more

My first time ordering from here. Placed a big family meal. We were told it would be a 25 min wait so we waited outside in our car. Went in at 25 minutes and was told they lost our order and we'd have to wait another 15 mins. Such a waste of time so we left. No idea how the food tastes but the service was terrible. Good luck! read more

Even better the second and third times. Caesar salad got better with more dressing and the wings... oh, the wings. I will be coming here nearly every time I am in Bellingham for whatever reason. read more

Ordered online on Saturday the 13th. No indication they were closed. Went to pick it up only to find it closed. After 3 calls they still haven't refunded $45.00 read more