This chicken is amazing. They now also give a bit of an "appetizer" that is like Chex Mix. It is amazing! One can buy some to go. I have been here a few times, and I love how gracious and outgoing the staff is. When weather permits, I favor eating outside of the main area, as the space by the counter is usually busy due to take-out orders. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

0 customers 8 people working 30 mins wait for a chicken sandwich ? Yeah save yourself the trouble and find a place that can sustain a single order not taking half an hour. How dumb to be the only person inside the entire restaurant waiting for a single order for over 20 mins mind you the order was ordered ahead of time. read more

Great spot for some southern cuisine! This spot has great fried chicken, outdoor vibes, and drinks. My friends and I ordered the 8 piece family dinner that comes with 3 sides and 8 corn muffin. We had the pimento mac and cheese double, smashed potatoes double, and French fries. The fried chicken was crispy and tender and I loved the texture of the fries! The Mac and cheese was also had a delicious unique taste. Service was fine for overall, we were waiting for water even after our food got to our table. Overall, loved the ambiance in the outdoor patio and the food. We will be back especially to try some pie for sure! read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been eating here for several years and I am never disappointed! I have enjoyed everything I have tried on the menu (except the pimento Mac and cheese - but that is because I don't like pimento, my friend loved this dish though). My absolute favorite is the fried chicken BLT. I wait for it every August, and it literally makes me so happy because it is THAT delicious. Their corn muffins and honey butter are the perfect combo I also love the chill and welcoming environment. Staff is friendly. And the outdoor patio is very cute! read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Fries and fried chicken BLT - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was craving some chicken so we came here. The place was packed and loud but in a good way, everyone seemed happy to be there. The smell of fried chicken hit right when we walked in. The guy at the counter was super helpful, got our order quickly. I got the 2-piece chicken with honey butter, two corn muffins and a side of mashed potatoes, one drumstick and boneless breast. Honestly, great choice. The chicken came out hot, crispy, and golden. First bite... wow. Super juicy, tender all the way through, not dry at all. You could taste and feel that fresh-fried flavor. The honey butter melted over the muffin, I didn't expect to love that combo so much, but it just worked. The mashed potatoes on the side tied everything together, creamy and smooth. Everything on the plate was just pure comfort food done right. No fancy tricks, just really good chicken. Totally hit the spot. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Fried chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Neat little place with funky vibes and a solid menu. Two adults and two kids shared the family meal with chicken strips. Sides buffalo mac, fries, and kale slaw. Everything tasted great, though the seating is limited. It looks like outdoor seating will be amazing in warmer months and about double their capacity. desserts are amazing, and the little hexagon corn biscuits with honey butter are 10/10. read more

Great spot, great staff, great food. If you like fried chicken, this place is for you. On Wednesdays kids eat free. One parent meal, one free kids meal. That's a deal. Also, they ducked up my order last time and I don't notice until I got home. I called them and they were going to refund me, but I decided to drive back in and get it. They ended up comping the food that was missing and they threw in some more food that I ordered when there. It was their mistake and they did me right. I didn't ask for it but they did the right thing. They won my business. That's how you treat your customers. read more

While I was in the neighborhood, I decided to try Roost Chicken on Roscoe. I ordered the Buttermilk Biscuit with Sausage Gravy and a Chicken Tender. The sausage gravy was perfect, but could have used a little more. I ordered the Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding for dessert. It was warm, with icing and plenty of chocolate chips. It's a little rich, so I would split it with another person or take the rest home. The waitress was very nice and easy to talk to. I didn't realize they had $2.00 beers until I read the sign on the way out. read more

Great experience here at HBFC. We made this a snack stop on the way from O'Hare to downtown Chicago to kill some time before hotel check-in. No parking lot but we were able to find street parking along Roscoe Street. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The space is very well-maintained. They have a good variety of main and side food options. We decided to stick with the tenders, fries, mac and cheese and corn muffins. That family-sized combo, along with two soft drinks cost about $63. The food was brought out to us in about 10 minutes...surprisingly quick, although it was fairly empty during our visit (Monday at around 12pm). Everything was really really good...very flavorful. The tenders were great, the fries (maybe double-fried?) were excellent and the corn muffins with the honey butter were amazing. Super satisfying meal...especially after a morning of traveling. There is a small station off to the side with plates, utensils, napkins, carry-out boxes, and water, if needed. All staff we encountered were welcoming, friendly and patient. read more

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Outstanding fried chicken! I love their chicken strips & the corn meal muffins are very good too. Highly recommend; sometimes parking is a pain as there's no parking lot at the Elston Ave locale. read more

Ambiance - casual, relaxed, great for dates & families Service - order your food by the front counter or after you sit down, staff was super friendly, food came out quickly Food - the honey butter was sooooo good (you must have it with their signature corn bread), 4-piece chicken was juicy + batter was light, basket of tenders were slightly dry + garlic aioli it came with was super thick read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - 4-Piece Fried Chicken, Strips Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

On a very cold Saturday, our group was in search of comfort food. Fried chicken it was and we chose Honey Butter Fried Chicken. We ordered at the front register and got 2 of the brunch plates, a fried chicken plate and honey butter fries. The food came out rather quickly and we dove in. While the concept of everything honey butter sounds delightful.... It's much too much when the flavors aren't contrasting. Not everything should be honey butter flavored. The fried chicken also on its own was missing salt / seasoning. I didn't get the explosion of flavor that I was looking forward to. My kids also said their waffles were soft and they wanted it crispier. Great service and cute place - but I think we'll try other fried chicken places in the future. We left very underwhelmed. read more

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Honestly, this was the highlight of my neighborhood visit to Avondale. Really welcoming place with nice windows and a Homey atmosphere. Quick service with the food and overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the chicken. My boyfriend got the chicken fingers with fries and I had the chicken Caesar wrap. I loved this wrap and I thought the addition of the kale was really good. I had half of it heated up for leftovers and it was even better. Definitely would recommend anyone looking for a good chicken Caesar wrap or just some fried chicken. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Chicken Caesar wrap - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was literally my favorite place on earth even though it's not cheap at all because I assumed that meant they were using great ingredients and treating the staff really well, especially after they eliminated tipping, and then I heard so many horrific stories from the people who had worked there and the way the owners handled it was so unbelievably shady that I could not in good conscience ever step food inside again. read more

When did these lovelies come to town! Oooohhhhh! Juicy chickie tenders and sweet cornbread bites with HELLO! Honey butter! Straight Outta Chicago, IL these folks dropped by and delighted us with their chicken. It's delicious. I order the chicken tenders which comes with 2 cornbread bites, I didn't know that so I ordered a side of muffin bites, cornbread muffins with a side of honey butter. So good! Very addictive. The tenders are fried with cayenne and paprika and dang if they're not the juiciest tastiest chickie tenders in the fried chicken world! I also ordered the pimento mac n cheese and it's exactly that. I didn't care for it because I'm a traditional mac n cheese kinda gal but it is tasty. I do like pimento but on crackers around the holidays. It's different. Everything is really good quality. Give them a try and definitely order a side of muffin bites with an extra honey butter! read more

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07/30/23 - How do I start this review after passing by Honey Butter Fried Chicken for so many years I stopped in and took advantage of an offer for a free meal. I mean how do you say no especially when it's been on your bookmarked list of Yelp Restaurants. The reviews are very mixed from good to not so good so this is a difficult review for me especially since I was able to score a free meal. The restaurant is on the corner @ 3361 N Elston Ave. They have a nice outdoor dining area and today was a near perfect day 75 degrees & sunny. There is also an nice interior space both were busy when I went in around 2pm. The staff @ Honey Butter Fried Chicken is outstanding they were all very attentive & super friendly. Alessandro is the manager & my host that graciously offered me a meal on him. Thank You very much Alessandro. That being said I want to give a fair & unbiased review. Like I said the service was outstanding 5 stars but unfortunately I didn't find the food to be exceptional. I feel like kind of an ingrate as my meal was comped to me. When I went in Alessandro took my order. I got a 4 piece chicken that came w/4 tiny muffins. My side dish was Macaroni w/pimento cheese. I also ordered a piece of key lime pie. The chicken I ordered had a slight spice to it. Honestly it was decent but nothing that I would come running back for w/dozens of chicken places in the city & suburbs. The pimento macaroni was way to salty and I only ate about 1/2 of it (sorry). The key lime was loaded w/sugar & too sweet for my taste. I'm sorry I don't mean to be ungrateful but the food was very mediocre, but the service was outstanding from everyone in the restaurant. Thanks for the great service read more

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As I write this, I am still sitting here on the back patio. It's spacious, there's room for many families or couples or single diners. It's clean, sunny colors. it's actually quite lovely. The food was amazing, delicious. I've had the food several times. It has always been very good. Very consistent. The reason I'm leaving my first review for this restaurant, because I live down the street and had often thought I should just walk up there by myself and have a meal. I did just so today. It's been awhile since I was here, so I did not realize there was no tipping, or at least obligated tipping, there's not even an option on the pay screen. And yet, the service was perfect. Smiles at the order counter, and patience while a few of us Perused the menu. And then my food was brought to me with a smile, anything extra, "I got you". Sometimes eating alone, you can get less attention, not the case here. I wasn't having a very good day. But the nice people here and their smiles and willingness to get what I needed, cheered me up. I'll be back. More importantly, so should you. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Original fried chicken sandwich and a skinny margarita - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Think they renovated lately. Weekends they start brunch at 10 am now until 3 pm, check their website for the latest! The chicken is tender and fried to perfection. Portions are a little small but I'd take quality over quantity. Staff is very friendly. The chicken waffle was amazing, fluffy and crispy on the edges with just a touch of savory. read more

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awesome. Fresh. The best chicken I ever had. a little pricey, but well worth it. i had the chicken strips, smashed potatoes, mac and cheese and the 4 piece chicken with the cornbread. read more

Nice enough vibe, but $15+ for just a chicken sandwich? Sides and drink jack it to $25. Cmon now. Really? Samples I got were worth $, maybe. Geez read more

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It was my first time at this spot and I'm out of town but the fact that it wasn't busy around 1p for late lunch was awesome! As an adult, if you're wanting to try a little of everything I highly recommend the KID's meal and they won't make you feel bad at all for ordering it! :) 100% recommend the sauces they have and the jalapeño one is actually amazing as well as the classic honey butter. This is a super casual spot and the staff is very nice. Food is delicious and I'd absolutely return! read more

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Didn't like it at all. NOT enough butter ! Restaurant too far alway from us! my experience was just OK! see you on Sunday read more

Love the summer patio with the shade and without the shade - options to enjoy the sun either way! We got The Bubbe fried chicken sandwich and the corn muffin which turned out to be super cute (see pics). This was a solid fried chicken sandwich and the menu also had lots of interesting sides so will come back to try! Don't think I would get the honey butter chicken sandwich though because the honey butter was pretty sweet on its own and I prefer more savory sandwiches. Only thing that I wish was done better is that all of the food was pretty much lukewarm which takes away from the satisfaction. I did come around 3PM... but still wish it was hotter food. Staff are super nice and friendly which made casual dining here very comfortable! It was also easy to find parking right outside. read more

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I ordered Honey Butter Catering for a work event. The process of ordering, to paying, to delivery, and finally drowning my chicken in that good good honey butter, was so easy. The food came fresh and hot. Everyone loved it. Didn't realize how much chicken comes in an order - ALOT. But who doesn't like some leftovers? Couple other items I'd recommend: - Pimento Mac & Cheese (so good) - chips and dip (pimento dip was prob my favorite thing I ate) - extra muffins, because why not - Sauce Kit (jalapeno mayo was the bomb) Highly recommend HBFC for your next catering event. read more

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We drive past this place many times and finally got the chance to stop in. There are about ten tables at the front of the restaurant with a large enclosed patio at the back. I had the Chicken Reuben Special; three chicken strips on a pumpernickel bun with 1,000 island dressing and coleslaw. The pumpernickel bun was more a muffin and fell apart immediately. A neighboring table had the OG chicken sandwich, and it does come a brioche bun, which looked much more stable. I also had a small side of Pimento Mac & Cheese, the menu said Wisconsin Cheddar and breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs were not toasted, and the consensus of the table was that it was Velveeta with Buffalo sauce. My friends each had the Basket of Chicken strips. I believe the breading was a cornmeal. They both thought the strips were crunchy and juicy. Soda fountain drink was $3.75, but refills were available. I appreciated the genderless bathrooms and the biodegradable take-home packaging. read more

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To start off- 1) Great customer service! Staff greeted us right away, attentive, provided great recommendations, etc. 2) Came on a Thursday & ordered the nachos, they were really flavorful!! Has a tangy lime kick that I loved. We also ordered the 4 chicken pieces w corn bread and the chicken was super juicy Lastly 3) The location is well maintained and very clean! Coming back again when in the area (: read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - 4 4-Piece Fried Chicken & Fried Chicken Nachos - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love coming to this place! Their chicken is always high quality and fresh. Not to mention the employees here are so so kind. Ordering is pretty easy. You walk in and order on the ipads they have set out and then you can sit anywhere you'd like. Employees are there if you need help. 8 pc fried chicken: I always share this combo with my boyfriend even if it's too much because who doesn't like leftovers? Also comes with their infamous corn bread and honey butter. I love that their chicken isn't super greasy. Like I don't feel gross after eating here. Their mini corn bread bites shaped like mini bee hives are too cute. We also picked extra sauces on the side to try - the hot honey and their garlic aioli. Italian fries: These were ehhh. They tasted so dry and stale. I would skip out on these. Pimento mac n cheese: I get their mac n cheese every time I visit! I love that they use rotini noodles which is my fav kind - idk it just makes it taste better for me. Their mac is rich in flavor and creamy! Love love love the bread crumb topping too. read more

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I finally got to try the wings and to be honest, I was a little sad at the size. 12 wings for 10.95 is not a bad deal but I am an avid wing eater & get sad when a wing feels like a nugget got boned. The flavor was a bit more buffalo tasting than I liked being a honey lover as well but overall great combo. The highlight for me was the cornbread & honey butter still. The atmosphere on a random Thursday during linner hours was quiet. The inside was clean & I liked the sink being available for people to wash their hands after finger licking eating. They serve the food to you at your table which wad nice because it felt more like a grab n do it yourself when coming in. I would stick to the regular fried chicken next time but great experience! read more

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Place had a nice, chill vibe. Food came out nice and warm, but for the prices, I'd love if the portion sizes were just a little bit larger. Otherwise, great place for a sit and chat meal. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - The Marcharella, Pimento Cheese Fries, Lemonade - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We recently ordered a staff lunch through EZCater. Although Honey Butter Chicken has the order ready, EZCater did not send a driver. Honey Butter Chicken packed up our DELICIOUS order and personally delivered it to our office. Not only is the food terrific, the customer service cannot be beat. read more

I ordered a two piece meal and specifically asked for thighs because that's my favorite. There was no skin on the chicken and no bones. It was basically just breaded and fried thighs. Like a Milanesa. It was really tasty but didn't have that fried chicken flavor. It was definitely missing something. Besides this the service was great and the backyard patio was beautiful. read more

We learned about this place on doordash and saw the lemon pepper honey butter fried chicken. We got 2 orders of it because we didn't want to share. That was smart. It was delicious! Im nit the biggest chicken eater but the wings were out of this world. Not cooked hard at all. Flavorful and even better with the dipping sauces. I will order again from here soon! I want to try the cornbread for sure. read more

This place was good! The staff was very friendly and hardworking. I was unsure of what to expect since I was visiting my brother and his roommate in Chicago and they both raved about this place many times. We finally came as a group of 4 for dinner one weekday night. It wasn't packed, and a few other tables were eating. You order at the front, and they bring the food out to your table. We got a 8 piece chicken with the corn muffins, and 3 sharing sized sides. The sides came in pint like containers. The mashed potatoes, kale salad, and pimento mac and cheese were very good complements to the chicken. I felt like I was at someone's grandma's house eating a good home cooked southern meal. THAT PIMENTO MAC AND CHEESE!!!! Yes the hype is real. It was delicious, a unique take on a classic side dish. The chicken was good mix of dark and white meat. It was elevated with the dipping sauces: we loved the hot honey (actually has a spice taste to it!), and the others like the ranch, chili bbq, and mayo based sauces were good too read more

Yummm! So good! Filling but not super greasy so you don't feel overly full. We ordered the OG sandwich and chicken strips basket to share. The sandwich has pickles, slaw, and sauce on it, all went really well together and was delicious. The chicken strips basket is good sized and comes with honey butter or a dipping sauce. We read it wrong and thought it came with honey butter and a dipping sauce, but luckily the girl was nice and still gave us a honey butter to try, and thank goodness cause that's the whole reason we were there! The honey butter is soft and tastes exactly how it sounds, paired perfectly with the chicken strips. We got the herby ranch and that was also really good, it's a thick ranch and so tasty. Our friends ordered the pimento Mac n cheese.. wow, so bold! Plus with breadcrumbs. They have a lot of options so it was hard choose, I'd want to try the corn muffins with honey butter and/or the side of corn next time. They also have a cute outdoor seating area, so glad I got to try this place while visiting Chicago. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Basket of Fried Chicken Strips - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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YALL. Always a treat to eat here. The sweet chili BBQ chicken tenders are yum. I just got a whole basket for myself and it was plenty. Also the special blood orange lemonade is divine!!! Also, the back patio seating is lovely. Spacious, shaded, hip & fun, and a great atmosphere to enjoy. Food came fresh & quickly. Servers were hospitable! read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Sweet Chili BBQ Chicken Tenders & Blood Orange Lemonade - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honey + Butter + Fried Chicken = perfect combo They've streamlined the process of ordering now via a easy to use pad at the front entrance. But have no worries, there is still a very nice employee on standby to answer any questions. I generally like to go on the weekends during the brunch hours so that I can order the house made biscuit. Fried chicken is always crispy and it pairs very well with the tangy and spicy hot sauce made in house. Pimiento mac and cheese and the mashed potatoes always round out the meal. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The customer service was great. Clean facilities and friendly environment. The food was ok but wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese.

So i definitely think this spot is overhyped. As some other reviews have noted: the star of the show here is NOT the chicken. I was pretty disappointed with how dry and flavorless the chicken actually was. I will say I liked the space (they have a huge patio which would be nice in the summertime) and they were playing solid throwbacks on the stereo (it was vibe). But the food.....was a miss for me. The cornbread muffins were very cute (bee & honeycomb designs) but were also a bit too dry --had to put a lot of honey butter on them. Got the sauce sampler as well, and I honestly only liked half the sauces (the ghost pepper honey also was not spicy, sadly). read more

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This place was delicious but they didn't have seating inside and it was outside seating only. They did have some heaters and a bomb fire but it was still freezing. The Mac and cheese was good and interesting. The chicken was delicious. read more

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Did you know HBFC now has brunch?! This will now be one of my go to quick brunch spots. We both got the "chicken fried" breakfast sausage sandwich and a side of bacon (not pictured). The sausage patty was fried perfectly and had a nice kick in spice. The sandwich was delicious both on the bun and as a biscuit. The service was fast, per usual and the staff was very friendly. I was confused on how to order at first because they take your order at the front and give you an assigned number. read more

Honey Butter Fried Chicken - Chicken Fried breakfast sausage sandwich on biscuit - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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