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    Proposition Chicken

    3.7 (632 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Yummy Fried Chicken Salad
    susan s.

    Stopped by Proposition Chicken on Lakeshore for a quick take home lunch. I just love their fried chicken salad! The chicken is nicely fried, the lettuce and veggies are fresh, and the dressing is delicious. Staff seem friendly and efficient even on a busy day. Highly recommend!

    Yummy french fries.
    Gandalf W.

    I had a DoorDash delivery to my Hayward address and was so glad I did. The food is homemade quality ingredients, fresh and delicious. They offer vegan and gluten-free, which a couple of my family members need and greatly appreciated The chicken strips-yummy French fries- yummy Large kale salad yummy House made sage potato chips-yummy Make sure you order extra ranch dressing and other dressings offered-yummy Give this place a try you will be glad you did Bon appétit

    Homemade Magic Bars
    Sara L.

    I recently discovered this chicken place and so glad I did! Although I've just gotten take out a couple times, each order of chicken fingers and roasted potatoes has been absolutely delicious. Each chicken fingers order contains three large pieces, celery sticks, and carrot sticks with a side of signature sauce. ($10) A large order of spiced roasted potatoes similar in shape as what's sometimes referred to as jojos elsewhere is a side option. ($4.25). And dessert options include different bar types ($4 each) that are good sweet treats occasionally. The restaurant is a smaller spot on Lakeshore Drive with probably about six tables or so with large windows facing the street which creates a cozy neighborhood feel. Each time I've ordered the staff has been welcoming and helpful. And the prices are reasonable for just about any occasion. Proposition Chicken is a tasty neighborhood discovery.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    drew w.

    I just order DoorDash from Proposition chicken, food is always delicious and consistent. The sauces are amazing and potato wedges are fire

    Uber Eats Delivery
    Judy H.

    "A meal without chicken is like a day without sunshine" Dr. John Proposition is a place where money is well spent. Mondays they donate 10% of their sales to nonprofits. The service is always on point, you can count on good food , food that looks good and tastes good. I am here for visual presentation no one enjoys ugly food. *** Best Fried Chicken Sandwich *** What I ordered: fried chicken sandwich with spicy slaw it was AH'MAZING !! Super juicy , super moist and flavorful! EVERYTHING A FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH SHOULD BE !!!

    Over cooked onions
    Jo S.

    Really disappointed for a first visit time to come I returned because my fries were cold to make it home with overcooked onion rings other than that the service was okay it was pretty clean on the inside only to get home with an incomplete meal to eat for two with a fifty $ price is

    Great Signature Fried Breakfast Sandwich
    hakim w.

    Food was great! A little pricey but very good they are giving out free redeem coupons and I look forward to trying the new happy hour special

    Lacee E.

    Proposition Chicken absolutely delivers! The food is incredibly fresh. They offer solid vegan and gluten-free options without sacrificing flavor. It has the fun, fast-food vibe you'd expect from a quick spot, and the quality honestly feels closer to a sit-down restaurant. It's a very close second to Chick-fil-A. Prices are definitely on the higher side. The taste and quality make it worth it. I'd happily go back again.

    Kale salad with chicken
    Veronica L.

    Review for takeout - salad with kale and chicken was very tasty. Their chicken is fried well and the kale for the salads is fresh. Good value for what you get at the serving size and price point.

    Lunch pickup
    Cheryl M.

    2nd time having Proposition Chicken, but first time visiting the location on Lakeshore Ave in Oakland for breakfast. The person taking my order (Mike L) was very friendly and welcoming and presented options for breakfast and chicken offerings that come grilled or fried. Of course, it's the fried chicken breakfast sandwich with egg, American cheese, pickles, ranch on croissant bun for me! It was light, delicious and satisfied the crave. Friend enjoyed the classic breakfast with egg, cheese and bacon on croissant bun...simple but tasty Place is clean, items made to order and ready in about 10 mins. Metered parking and next to Peet's coffee.

    7/29/25 Proposition Chicken
    Carla C.

    7/29/25: stopped for a snack after lunch. Couldn't pass up the bread pudding. A delicious treat warmed up at home.

    Sweet Buttermilk Biscuit Honey Mustard Wings Garlic Thyme Potato Wedges
    Binh T.

    This place never disappoints. Everything I get food here is always fresh and hot. This was the first time I tried this entree, and it was so good. I usually get their chicken salad, and that's for 2 portions. I also tried the magic bar for the first time, but sadly it was too sweet for me. The biscuit was surprisingly good, because I normally don't like biscuits. Don't Forget to get the sauce. Better to always get extra!

    Fried chicken salad
    Jenny T.

    My cousin did an online order from pickup. He ordered to go so we could picnic at Mountain View Cemetery. Everything was well packed except they didn't provide utensils and napkins. Which was a bummer because there's no way to have matzo ball soup without a spoon! We ordered fried chicken salad and fried chicken entree. The chicken was crispy crunchy and well seasoned. I just wish the chicken was juicy... it was a bit dry. And since we were picnicking there was no way to eat the matzo ball soup. We ended up bringing that home to eat instead. Pricy meal but glad we tried it.

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    Thanks, Kelley! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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    Got the Chicken Salad. It was good and tasted fresh! Order was done in the time promised and dude at the counter was very polite

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    4 months ago

    First time there. My fried chicken and fries came fast & good. Ill visit again. Dinner parking kind of busy in the area.

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    Thanks, Blue! Thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast sando.

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    10 months ago

    Best. Chicken. Sandwich. Love this place so much. Service is great and food is always hot and fresh.

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    Thanks, Nathan! We couldn't agree more. -Nick

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    11 months ago

    I always get the chicken salad with buffalo sauce on the side, very very good and the service is very nice. I really enjoy this place.

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    Thanks for the great review, Israel!

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    1 year ago

    20 minute wait for a salad and it wasn't even busy. Then they want to charge for ranch. Tenders are dry and nasty

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    8 months ago

    I placed an online order of a Fide chicken sandwich, which was perfect And delivery was very fast

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    I was excited by the idea of gluten-free fried chicken, but disappointed by how dry it was...

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    The Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich is The Best!!! I have only ordered delivery. I Enjoy it Every time.

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    Thanks, Morayo!

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    Thanks for the great review, Aaron! See ya again soon! -Nick

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    Ask the Community - Proposition Chicken

    Is it halal?

    Thanks for asking, Imran. Our chicken is free range, antibiotic and hormone-free, but not halal.

    Is the proposition spice spicy?

    No it isn't. To me but I like spicy food it has a light spice

    Is there cilantro in your spicy slaw?

    Hi Carol, thanks for reaching out! No, our spicy slaw does not contain cilantro. Parsley yes, but no cilantro.

    Hi there! What flour/meal do you use for the GF options? I've got a gluten AND nut allergy person so checking for almonds. And wings are GF as well? Thanks!

    Hi Hanna, thanks for reaching out! We use tapioca flour and cornstarch for our GF fried chicken and tofu. Wings are all gluten-free, except for the BBQ Wings (BBQ Sauce contains gluten.)… Read more

    Is there any dairy in the fried chicken, and is it fried in peanut oil?

    Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for reaching out. No- there is no dairy in the fried chicken and we… Read more

    Is the gluten free fried separately from the normal chicken?

    Hi Bernard. Thank you so much for your question. I'm happy to say yes- we have separate fryers dedicated to frying our gluten-free fried chicken. We take every precaution, including using separate cutting boards, knives, mayo spreaders, etc.… Read more

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