We always pass by and have been wanting to try so we finally ordered delivery. Honestly thought it was just ok. I had the dark meat sandwich with mild spice. The crisp was good but there was not much taste to the sandwich. The coleslaw didn't have much flavor. Just felt like it needed more acidity/tang. My partner had the combo white meat with medium spice, fries, and chicken tender. The fries were good and crispy. One thing to note is that with the combo, the sandwich is smaller. They said it was good but also that the coleslaw could use more flavor. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Dark Meat Sandwich with mild spice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I haven't visited the restaurant in person, but I ordered from it through Uber Eats. Here's what we ordered: - Fries- good with their sauce (sauce was sooo good) - Mac n' cheese: It's been a while since I've had good mac 'n' cheese from a chicken spot, and this was good. - Spicy chicken sandwich: This was good! I would definitely come back. I've been to other chicken sandwich spots that are overly hyped, and this was better. The spiciness had flavor. - Spicy chicken tender: Also good, and a great portion for a tender. - Banana Nutella cheesecake: This cheesecake tasted healthy in a good way. I love that you could taste the actual banana in the cheesecake; it wasn't too heavy or too sweet. We are totally coming back! read more

This place is located pretty central in old town Pasadena. Parking is kinda tough so I ended up paying 8 dollars to park at a structure nearby. There's only like 4 seats in the store so most people take it the meal togo. In terms of the food the chicken sandwiches are top tier. Crispy yet still so moist. I recommend getting number one which comes with fries, a tender and a chicken sandwich, little of everything. If you feeling like you want to share number 3 comes with two chicken sandwiches and fries which easily can feed two people, for super value of a deal! The mac and cheese is quite cheesy but is well balanced with flavors. This place has a simple menu which is great. Spice level was on point, I got spicy because supreme required you to sign a waiver and it wasn't too bad. Would come back! 10% yelp discount if you check in! read more

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Juicy, tender, fresh, flavorful, perfectly-textured, perfectly-spiced (medium spice, as a latina who grew up eating spicy foods) No room to eat there but honestly if it's a beautiful day, i recommend you be outside instead. quick service. Parking lot is nearby and cheap if you're picking up and leaving as soon as you're done eating. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Spicy chicken Combo 1 - MC Sandwich, Tender, Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have an office in the area. And its ridiculous when businesses expand and take away the simple things as calling in an order. So they tell us to place it online and I did. I only have 15 minutes for my break so I gotta pick up and go. But when I went inside the prices were completely different. I didn't order on uber or grubhub, it was directly from their website because I can't place a phone order. Theivery at its best. read more

Great hot chicken option in Old Pas! I haven't been here in a while (Old Pas has a lot of great options) but was craving some hot chicken. The place is set up for to go, like it's neighbors on Union St. if you're a delivery driver or just getting pickup, please don't block the street there is free 15 minute parking in the parking structure on the same side of the street (south side, entrance after the store). You can select heat levels. I'm a wimp and medium is spicy for me. Remember this is "Nashville" style so the meat is seasoned as well as the additional breading. This makes for a juicy crunch! There are combos available and I now realize after ordering it is too much food. You can order a la carte instead but the combos could save you a little. That's where they get you to order more! Limited seating inside but you can walk a few feet east on Union to Kendall alley where there is ample outdoor seating. There are signs directing you there. read more

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Stop wasting your money on chick-fil-a. Main Chick blows it out the water. My 2nd time here & it tasted even better. Great value too! $8 & some change for good side chicken sandwich. I got the spicy level & it was delicious. Service was great too. Very nice. Parking is a challenge but worth it. read more

I'm obsessed with their Dark Meat Chicken Sandwich. The crispy crust wasn't overly breaded and enveloped the juicy interior. Paired with sweet pickles and delicious slaw and a sweet savory bun, this is perfection. I liked the dark meat more than the regular breast meat simply because of the tender meat. Mild chicken was just right for me with a tiny hint of spice. Medium was nice for a little heat around your mouth. The Creamy Slaw was delicious -- it wasn't overly crunchy or watery. Mac and Cheese had al dente pasta and nice white cheese. I have a new favorite hot chicken sandwich in LA now (sorry Howlin' Rays)! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Dark Meat Sandwich (Mild) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Picked up a take out order yesterday, ordering through Yelp via grubhub made it easy. I ordered combo 2 medium, and bf ordered combo 1 mild. Chicken tenders that came with my meal were decently sized, I almost thought they were breasts. Heat wise I think I'd try hot next time, as I could've taken more heat. They have a parking structure located in the back, and you have 15 mins grace period for pick up orders. read more

I was so glad to discover this delicious hot chicken place in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. After walking around and shopping, I decided to stop by Main Chick Hot Chicken to grab a quick bite. I ordered their Combo#3 which consists of 2 delicious chicken sandwiches and seasoned crinkle cut fries top with MC Sauce + a drink. I like how I was able to choose the spice level so I decided to go with Naked (non spicy) and Mild. I think both tasted delicious and juicy. Since the chicken sandwiches are smaller in sizes, most people who ordered this combo should be able to finish both sandwiches without feeling overwhelmingly full. Also, The crinkle cut fries were truly well seasoned and very addicting! I also ordered Coleslaw and MacNcheese on the side. I love how well seasoned the coleslaw and creamy the macNcheese were. For the dessert, I decided to order their Ube cheesecake. I have previously seen people ordered this on yelp so I figured it was a must try, especially for an ube fan like me and it truly lived up to the hype! Pro tip: the parking structure adjacent to this restaurant is really pricey so highly recommend to park at another structure 1 block away that is much cheaper or try your luck on the street parking. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 3 (2 Sandwich's, Fries), Mac & Cheese, Creamy Coleslaw, and Ube Cheesecake - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ordered this place for delivery and honestly it's one of my favorite chicken spots now. Over Dave's and over Howling Rays. If I were to suggest a meal I would recommend the dark meat sandwich if you're looking for a "smaller meal", but if you're hungry I would recommend the quarter legs. For the value the quarter leg of me is crazy as you get 2 of them. It's way more than enough to fill you up, and if you add hot honey it's insanely good. I would say I have a medium spice tolerance but I would highly suggest for medium and even that it's kind of spicy for me. I messed up one time and got spicy and almost died haha. If you live in the Alhambra area it will take a while for delivery, but it's well worth it. It would highly recommended you give this place a try regardless its delivery or in store. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 3 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Geez I wanted to like this place so much as it's so convenient and tastes good but I got sick twice after eating their fried chicken . I threw out the box w the remaining pieces of medium chicken breast. The first time I vomited , I thought it was perhaps something else . But after the second bad experience I'm not returning. Has anyone else gotten sick after eating here ? read more

Food was good! Employee was nice and they were fast! It's located in downtown Pasadena, so it's nice to people watch. The only reason it didn't get a 5 star is because we went there thinking it was a halal restaurant but was disappointed to not find a halal cert so my husband was not able to eat . read more

Was looking to try a new chicken sando spot and this place is definitely worth a try and unique to other chicken shops! We got the combo #3 that comes with 2 sandwiches, fries and sauce which was only ~$20 total. I really like the combo options here because you can get something different each time. Chicken had good flavor and I liked that the sandwich wasn't too huge. Fries were crispy and have a nice seasoning and their MC sauce gives a peppery ranch feel. Pro tip: order honey in the side to enjoy with your sando! I will say it's not my absolute favorite chicken sandwich place but it's definitely worth a try if you want something quick and maybe a little different from your usual spot. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Service and music were great. Came with my girlfriend as we were in dire need of sustenance. Food was made as promptly as can be. I'm surprised why this place was slow on a Saturday, although there is no restroom in any of these restaurants, so just ask the staff for a code to the public restroom nearby :) Would definitely come back. read more

The saltiest chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life -10 out of 10. Mac and fries were great though.

There are so many good hot chicken places now that it's difficult to recommend one over another, unless one were to have better prices or be in closer proximity to the person asking. I honestly prefer to only order a sandwich with fries, but all of these places that only offer combos that come with chicken strips as well or two sandwiches make me eat more food than I really should (I don't have self control). On the bright side, at least it pushes me to try more items. Can't say that I loved the chicken strip, but the sandwich was pretty good, as was the sauce. Not really a fan of crinkle cut fries but they weren't too bad. The bun for this sandwich was a bit limp, sorta the way chick fil a buns get. The chicken was good quality, but the spicy rub didn't really stand out over the other hot chicken places. Prices aren't especially competitive, but if you're in Old Town Pasadena and you're craving a hot chicken sandwich without much of a wait, Main Chick is the place to come. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 1 - sandwich, chicken tender, fries, two sides of sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Main Chick is THE #1 Socal Nashville hot chicken spot - it tops Dave's or Al's any day! My go-to is the combo #2 - 3 tenders, ample fries. I typically opt for the medium spice level for a strong kick but the mild definitely has just as much flavor if you're not one for spice. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the sauce is HANDS DOWN the best hot chicken sauce I've ever had. It's sweet and addicting, and pairs perfectly with the crinkle cut fries, which are usually generously seasoned. Just make sure to dive in right after you get your food while it's piping hot! Colony has nice outdoor picnic table seating with plenty of napkins :) read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 2 - 3 Tenders, Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'm adding realism to my images so you can really see how small it is lol don't get me wrong I love these sandwiches but depending on the size of the chicken strip you get that's going to be your judgement of this place. This time around I got the small piece and I wasn't too satisfied. They give a good amount of fries which are tasty but I go to get full of the chicken not the fries lol nice small place tho and there's only like 4 seats and one table sort off like a bar so definitely consider take out when you want to eat here. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Fun size - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Stopped by to grab a quick lunch for my hungry 3 year old. Their store is pretty small so it could get crowded quickly if you go during peak hours. We stopped by around 2pm on a Friday and it was about 5-10 min total to order and receive our order. We got the 3 chicken tender combo to share, no spice. Each tender was huge! It also came out super piping hot so be careful while handling haha. Flavor of the chicken was really good and the sauce made it even better. Overall, it was a very good meal. ~$15 seemed kinda expensive at first but the serving size was generous and the meal came with 2 of their dipping sauces. Definitely will come back to try their chicken sandwiches! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - 3 chicken tender combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

You know a restaurant changes when the sauces come prepackaged. And sadly Main Chick has become a casualty. Food used to be GREAT but now the fries are full of oil and no potato. And the sauce has lost authenticity. Sad to see. read more

Stopped by this location during my lunch and was not disappointed. The atmosphere was welcoming and the service was great. My food was done in less than 10 minutes to my surprise. I've been to two other locations and can say this one sits at the top of the three. A+ food was hot and exceeded my expectations. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - 2 spicy and one regular. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came here for the first time last night since I had a small dinner and was still hungry. I just wanted a snack, so I opted for a dark meat chicken sandwich medium spicy. This is a very small store with not the most convenient parking nor space to eat. After waiting a bit for previous customers, I took the stool to the very left. I was given a little vibrating pager for when my food was ready. Everything is made to order, so the wait felt rather long. The sandwich was quite good though. The texture, flavor, and juiciness were quite good even without the sauce, which was also tasty. This was a convenient small snack, even though the wait was a bit long. I would come back and try some other items, but maybe on a day where I'm not as hungry lol! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Dark Meat Sandwich medium spicy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Deliciously spicy! Good fried chicken sandwich place that has some bone in options in Pasadena! I Really loved how the spice wasn't a gooey sauce and more of a spicy dusting so the chicken remained crisp! Dark meat slider (spice level: spicy) big kudos for giving an option for white meat or dark meat for your slider! I prefer dark meat for its juicyness and more flavorful! Chicken quarter: (spice level:spicy) thigh and leg attached! Very juicy with skin the skin still remaining crispy despite the spiciness! Crinkle fries: dusted with a bit of that spice for extra kick Mac and cheese: excellent and creamy! Great side help alleviate some of that burn from the spicy chicken. Place is pretty small so get yours to go if you have a bigger group. Also recommend a lot of napkins since that spice powder gets all over your fingers! read more

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Crispy and flavorful chicken and fries - delicious but not for anyone watching their sodium intake. Mild was the perfect level of heat for me - had a definite kick but not so spicy as to dominate the flavor. Not much seating at the restaurant itself but a nice public outdoor seating area in a nearby alley. read more

Service is really fast! My friend went here after a night out and got the number 1 and a side of fries. Definitely worth it !! The sandwich was tasty and spicy since I ordered their medium level. Tasty and reasonably priced :) read more

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It's like stumbling on gold! You're wowed so quick. A BOMB CHICKEN JOINT, that's what this is. As you can see from my photos I got the dark meat sandwich, combo 4 which is by far the best deal in down. I repeat BEST.DEAL.IN.TOWN!!!! Combo 4!!! Also had some slaw too but that didn't make the photo cut, didn't last tbh! There's nothing not to love about main chick hot chicken. You know when you want something spicy and juicy and crispy and the list goes on, here is it on Union! Service is great, just ask if you need help with questions. Everyone's polite! Also I noticed the chicken has a slight sweetness but that could be from paprika? But overall great taste and service, food comes out quick and hot!! Parking isn't the great but it's bomb so who cares about parking, right? read more

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Among my friends, we currently have a tie between Main Chick Hot Chicken and Howlin Ray's as the best hot chicken sandwich in LA! LOCATION: The Old Pasadena location on Union Street is a little away from the hubbub of Colorado, the storefront is inviting with windowside counter seats inside and a few tables set up on the sidewalk in front. Street parking is available, and the Schoolhouse Garage (33 E Green St) is our favorite if you wanted to walk around a bit; first 90 minutes free. ORDERING: Yelp online made online ordering easy! When we've visited in person to order the line moves pretty quickly as well. FOOD: To share between two, we get the COMBO 6, which is two dark meat chicken sandwiches with a generous side of seasoned crinkle cut fries and MC sauce; perfect amount of food for us. If you want additional sides, the CREAMY COLESLAW or MAC AND CHEESE are excellent to cut the spice and boost your carb intake :). The spice levels go from Naked, Mild, Medium, Spicy, and Supreme! If you are in the mood for danger and want Supreme, there is a waiver you scan a QR code to sign. I like spice but not to a crazy degree, so Medium is just right for me (and quite warm in the stomach!). The chicken here is flavored throughout the dark meat and the crust of the chicken isn't too thick or floury like some other places, and I think the amount of chicken is a great ratio without having it be unwieldy in your hands. This is my personal favorite spicy chicken sandwich in the city! Excellent Nashville style hot chicken sandwich and my favorite in the area! Will keep coming again and again when that spicy chicken craving hits! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 6, 2 dark meat chicken sandwich (medium spicy), fries, sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Overall, pretty good fried chicken sandwich spot with some room for improvement. The menu is simple, and I ordered Combo #3, 2 chicken sandwiches (mild) and a side of fries. The price was pretty good for the size of the meal. The chicken tenders in the sandwiches were solid, with a fair crunch and decently juicy. They could have been better in both departments, but definitely not bad. The mild spice was just barely spicy while adding a good bit of flavor which is what I expected so no complaints there. Though, I think that the bun could have been improved on. It didn't hold up the best and got kinda soggy pretty quickly. Regardless, it didn't overshadow the chicken. The lettuce and pickles were simple and nothing special which was perfectly fine and added some nice contrast to the chicken. Something to note is that the size of the sandwiches fell somewhere between a slider and a regular chicken sandwich. But considering you get two of them plus fries for the price, it's a pretty fair deal. As for the fries, the seasoning could have been great if they had just dialed back on the salt. While I definitely like well-seasoned fries, these were just way too salty. Honestly finishing them all was a challenge because with each bite, all I could taste was a flood of salt. I'm not sure if that's always the case, but If they could just find the balance in their seasoning, the fries would have been much better. Lastly for some reason, they really skimp on their MC sauce. They only give you one cup in the combo even though two to three cups would have been much better to properly spread across the meal. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - MC Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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When on vacation you try new things, main chick was 2 blocks from my hotel. So decided to give them a try. Order everything @ medium spice. I love spice but man at medium spice it was definitely spicy, but very very tasty. The heat goes away really quickly. Your not there for a long time huffing and puffing. There's not much room to dine in, so it's more of grab and go. The chicken were so darn tasty down to the bone, but people if you can't handle any heat don't do medium. Maybe mild or naked Really wished there's one in NYC, overall the food was at 9/10 would definitely eat or recommend this place read more

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It's really hard to find fried chicken that has the crispy and juicy characteristics of perfect chicken, good flavor and decent spice levels. The restaurant is pretty small but very welcoming and just what you think when you hear spicy chicken sandwich spot! The workers were really nice and accommodating to us since it was my first time and the food came out pretty quickly which was a plus, but you could tell they make it to order which ensures the freshness which is another bonus! There are some places that have more levels of spice to choose from than Main Chick, but honestly their levels were just as expected. The worst thing is when you order medium spice and theres either no spice at all or its way too spicy. Main Chick seemed to have it perfect for me! The tender and sandwich was so well flavored and also so crispy. I ordered the medium tender and sandwich combo and the sandwich was great as well as the tender! I honestly wouldn't change a thing and will definitely come back for more when I'm in the Pasadena area! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This main chick outdoes all the other hot chicken places in the area! Their MC sandwich is the best! They have great tenders and this main check has the best thighs and legs to drool over! You can park in the adjacent parking structure for a short time free to pick up food for free (order ahead) . Super friendly staff. I like this chick over howlins ray - check out her legs and see if you agree! read more

There's never a time Main Chick doesn't hit the spot. Their portions are hefty, their sauce is delicious, and their service is always kind. It's a quick easy grab that I want to indulge in way too often. I haven't found the shop to ever be too busy.. might still be a hidden gem of Linda Vista? Go give it a try! read more

Slow and mistake prone. Came in and placed an order. A rush followed me, took 7-8 orders after and they flipped the orders. Good food but they need more workers read more

If you want a solid hot chicken sandwich but don't want to wait 2 hours (shout out to Howlin' Rays), try Main Chick Hot Chicken! My group got Combo 1 (1 Sandwich + 1 Tender + Fries), Combo 3 (2 Sandwiches + Fries), and Mac & Cheese. This was the perfect amount of food for 3 meat-eaters and 1 vegetarian. The sandwiches weren't super big, but you definitely got what you were paying for as the combos were around $15 each. The sandwich by itself is only $6, which is a pretty darn good deal for a tasty chicken sandwich! The chicken had all the elements that one would desire: juiciness, crispiness, and flavorful. It didn't stand out in any one of these arenas, but it was still satisfying overall. For someone who doesn't tolerate spice well like myself, I'd still recommend going for the Mild instead of the Naked if you want more flavor. What really sealed the deal for me was their SAUCE. Wow, this chipotle mayo concoction was magical and paired so well with the chicken and the slaw. While it's not entirely necessary to order, the chicken tender with the sauce delivered as well. I was so impressed by their fries! I love how aggressively they seasoned them, packing so much flavor into every fry. Crinkle-cut isn't even my go-to, but they still knocked it out of the park. The Mac and Cheese was delicious, too. Creamy and cheesy -- what more could you ask for? Overall, I highly recommend Main Chick! Get the sandwiches and the fries combo for bang for your buck. One thing to keep in mind when dining in: the Pasadena location is small, so indoor seating is very limited. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 1 and Combo 3 (2 Sandwich, Side of Fries) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Chicken was good.But now have stage 1 and 2 diabetes.Don t even get me started about that Damm door just do your workout their. THE SPICE IS Toxic no matter what spice kevel you get it's going to burn your stomach and explode. Would recommend 5 stars read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Its fire when eating and digesting - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

After a long debacle over the LGBTQIA+ and their communty values, my best friend Titanium decided to give Main Chick Hot Chicken a try. Needless to say, Titanium made the right move.... The chicken joint was located in the hip part of Old Town Pasadena. Great vibes and even greater highs. The boys and I were utterly stoked to take on the main chick. We were greeted by a sweet lady at the register. She was very knowledgable on the menu and even answered our spicy questions about the chickens spice. The lady said, "My friend loves spicy and cried from our spicy"........it was at this moment, we knew Main Chick was not messing on their HOT CHICKEN. The boys and I ordered. And boy, WE ORDERED. Dark meat hot chicken sandwhich BOOM, mild hot chicken tenders BOOM, coleslaw with extra picklessssssssss????? BOOOOOOOOOM. Their flavors, quality of meat, and french fries delivered on all fronts. Medium was a perfect spice for me --a professional spice connoisseur. The dark meat squirted at me...and I squirted right back at them! Chicken tenders were more tender then the word tender; and the sauce was BOSS. My boy Titanium ordered a mild chicken sandwhich and chicken tender. Needless to say, MILD WON! Titanium's mouth was burning, turning, and on fire...what a noob Overall, Main Chick has been the main highlight of this New Year. Chicken went stoopid crazy, interior was quaint, and the service was memorable but nothing to rave about 4/10 At the end of the meal, Titanium asked me a question. "Hey Dillon, how has it felt being the side chick of the group?" I replied, "I don't know man, i've always been the Main Chick..." What a memorable moment. read more

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Been on my try list for sometime and stop buy today because I was feeling like something spicy. For the spicy leg quarters, I wanted to initially to get the supreme level but was told I needed to sign a waiver to order that?? Lol so I just got spicy, I should of just signed the waiver because spicy wasn't spicy enough for me. I'm sure plenty of folks like this place very much so but it just wasn't for me. The chicken was cooked perfectly and juicy but the seasoning on the skin wasn't for me. So many would give this place a 4 or 5 star but I'm giving it a 3 just because it's a personal preference. read more

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Main Chick is DEFINITELY up there on my list for fried chicken. Parking is paid at structure nearby, staff is super friendly, and interior dining is very limited (unless you plan for to-go) Had their two slider combo in medium which was still hot in my opinion. Coleslaw was fresh and had the perfect hint of sweetness to it. It was noticeable that fries were fried to order and still steaming hot. Quality of chicken was superb and didn't leave you bloated like most other places. Only negative was excess of what i assume to be paprika on the chicken seasoning, but nonetheless, still amazing food. Will definitely be back. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I literally have to thank this Main Chick and all of their employees for keeping my boyfriend fed. I am mostly writing this review from his pov. My boyfriend is a big chicken tenders/chicken sandwich and fries guy and has tried almost all of the chicken places in town. This is hands-down his favorite! I often work late nights so he is mostly on his own for dinner and 9/10 times he is ordering from main chick. He has never been disappointed by the quality of the chicken or the employees. He loves the service and has even gotten to know some of the employees, which is why they know who he is when he walks in. The parking garage where this restaurant is located has some spots for quick pickup but can get filled up by uber eats drivers waiting for orders to be ready. Ive eaten with him a couple of times and the fries are always my favorite, their signature sauce adds a lot of flavor as well! Their spice levels can get a little spicy so just be careful. Overall would highly recommend coming here. read more