Jade C.

This place is delicious. Simple menu, quality chicken and fresh sides. Some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Don't sleep on their herby ranch. It has a vinegar kick that cuts the greasy ness of the chicken that makes it even more mouth watering

May L.

I was in the area and my friend told me there was a good fried chicken place nearby. He was craving it, so we decided to give it a try. There is outdoor seating outside the restaurant. Once you walk in, you'll see a kiosk near the cashier area. Order through the kiosk and pick up a number sign. Once you've placed your order, find a table and wait for your food. Since we had something to eat earlier, we decided to order a chicken combo to share. The combo comes with three pieces of chicken and we added a side of potato wedges. I had the drumstick and honestly, I didn't like it. The crust was thick and hard, rather than crispy like Popeyes or Jollibee's. The meat wasn't very juicy either. I wouldn't drive here just for the fried chicken but if I'm in the area and craving fried chicken, I might come back. There is street parking but it can be challenging to find a spot sometimes. If you drive around the residential area, though, you should be able to find a parking space.

Becky V.

Happy to return and try more! I like that the menu is relatively simple and you just have to pick sandwich, salad, or entree ... then fried, flipped, or fake. easy enough? it's so wonderful the sides are already set for each style you pick so I dont have to think much more. I admit I suffer from decision fatigue sometimes takeout- 1) fried chicken sandwich came with a spicy slaw which adds a nice crunch. the menu says you get sage potato chips with the sandwich, which was forgotten and not packed into my box so i didnt get to try it. was delightfully surprised they packed all the sauces in little containers too to go with the sandwich - how thoughtful! I love the variety of sauces! 2) I really like the fried entree. the batter is so crunchy! prime lunch time wait for food on a weekday about 10 mins after ordering service was friendly and kind. Happy I discovered this spot from In Kind

Tracey A.

Proposition Chicken checks some boxes: It's a comfortable spot for a solo diner and, if you stick with a single entree, the price is reasonable for San Francisco. As much as I desired fries or onion rings as an accompaniment to my Fried Chicken Salad ($17.23 pre-tip) the added cost kept me from getting either. This proved a good thing as the salad was deceivingly filling. It's clear that Proposition Chicken knows how to fry. The chicken bites in my salad were perfectly executed and tasted quite good, especially when dipped in a cup of hot sauce. Yes, this was a salad but I thought it more interesting as fried chicken. Though the ingredients tasted fresh I wasn't a huge fan of the kale/mint/romaine/cuke/tomato profile of the salad and thought the chicken was doing the heavy lifting. Admittedly, this comes down to personal preference but as a person who generally loves salads I'd probably look to another part of the menu for future orders. Despite the fast-food vibe of the space I left not feeling like I'd consumed fast-food fare, a plus in my book.

Grace X.

I had a really great vegan sandwich from here while volunteering at Stern Grove festival. They call the sandwich fake chicken but it's just fried tofu. I really liked the vegan spicy slaw they use as a topping. My sandwich also came with a side of their sage fries, I liked the sage flavor however I ate this after it had been sitting for a few hours so the fries weren't crispy anymore, but I imagine they're probably pretty good if you have them fresh. They also had gluten free options, and everything was very clearly labeled. Really cool of this place to support the festival by providing food.

Ken H.

The main 3 entrees (plate, sandwich, salad) are usually pretty consistent choices. I've had all three and the chicken was juicy and had great flavor. I usually order the Brussels sprouts along with my meal which is also consistently delicious with the amazing sweet glaze. The only coin flip here is the biscuits; Some days it's the best biscuit I've ever had: with a hot crispy sweet glazed exterior and a moist interior while other days: it's dry, lukewarm, and has no crisp. Overall, the place is 4.5 stars, great place for a fast lunch or dinner.

Ed U.

I've been to other locations of this popular chain, which offers a value proposition based on a panoply of poultry options. Oh yes, I've had their chicken fried, flipped, in salad bowls, and as wings and strips. All the choices I had made were quite satisfying, but I had never tried their "fake" option. I decided to take advantage of a location I had never been and ordered the $14.75 Fake Chicken Salad. Yes, they actually call it that because it's their veggie option. The chicken was replaced by Crispy BBQ Tofu, though the rest of the salad had their familiar ingredients - kale, romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint, shredded Parmesan, and their house Parmesan dressing (Photo 8). It didn't quite work because I think the sweet BBQ sauce was at odds with the salty Parmesan flavor. I did violate my veggie meal with the $6.50 cup of Bone Broth (Photo 7), but the deep flavor made the poultry detour worthwhile. FOOD - 3 stars...the BBQ sauce didn't quite cut it for me, though the crispy tofu was a nice alternative AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty much the same layout as the other locations SERVICE - 3 stars...a bit on automatic pilot TOTAL - 3 stars...back to poultry for me RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Gfn9cxBNkf

Mike L.

Back when I first heard that the Lemonade that was here had closed, I was bummed out. Not so much because of them folding, as my one and only visit never gave me a reason to return, but because I worried their fairly prominent space along West Portal would sit empty for an extended period of time. Thankfully, those fears never really came to fruition and even only added to my excitement to see that Proposition Chicken was going to be moving in! While I try to make it a point to support mom-and-pop restaurants, it's awesome to see one of my go-to chicken spots show one of my favorite neighborhoods some love! Inside, the look and feel of this place is as different as it is familiar. The former because it hardly resembles Lemonade and their cafeteria-style set-up; the latter because the current decor is practically identical to the Proposition Chicken in Laurel Village. However, one thing that this location has to offer is their patio/outdoor seating, which is terrific on sunny days and warm autumn nights. As for the menu, it has all of the same enticing options - salad, entree, or sandwich options with your choice of fried chicken, roasted chicken, or fried tofu, a solid mix of wings, strips, and sides, and breakfast sandwiches (served until 11am) for anyone dropping in to start their day. -- FLIPPED CHICKEN SALAD - Slow Roasted Chicken, Kale, Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Shredded Parmesan, Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing...$14.75 A little different from what I remember, but not in a bad way. Rather than the shreds of rotisserie chicken that I recall getting before, this one came with small chunks of roasted chicken instead. A little drier in that sense, but I liked the nicely browned crust on them. -- FRIES with Crispy Sage and Malted Mayo...$4 While not quite as good as the first time I had this before, this was still pretty solid. Sadly, the fries weren't quite as crispy this time (they felt thicker than I remember), but they were still nicely seasoned and not too oily. -- FRIED CHICKEN SALAD - Fried Chicken with Signature Herb & Spice Blend, Kale, Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Shredded Parmesan, Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing...$14.75 Pretty good, but, ironically, while I usually favor fried chicken (just like everyone else...), I actually thought this was better with their Flipped Chicken. Given how relatively light the salad felt, the chicken felt a little heavy and out of place. I'd still happily eat this again, though. -- FRIED CHICKEN ENTREE with Sweet Buttermilk Biscuit and Tomato Cucumber Salad...$15.75 Mostly great the first time I had this, but hit or miss this time. On the plus side, the drumstick and thigh were decently juicy and I LOVED the biscuit (super moist). However, the batter was a bit hard/thick and was more crunchy than crispy. The breast and salad were fine. Since neither Laurel Village nor West Portal are all that tough when it comes to parking, both locations are super convenient. However, while the former might be slightly easier at night (tons of spaces open up by dinner time), it's hard to beat getting off of the underground and grabbing a bite at the latter. Proposition Chicken, I'll inevitably see you again soon!

Oleg H.

Relatively healthy fast food. Plus star for having beer on menu. I'm not a fast food enjoyer with rare exceptions - and PC is an easy addition to the exception list.

Jimmy C.

Same great spacey atmosphere, same hip-hop songs floating around, and the same cooking oil that's been used to manufacture biodiesel fuel, Proposition Chicken had set its nest near West Portal Station to replace LEMONADE. This time, I been thinking about savoring one of the side dishes for takeout. Introducing: Deep Fried Onion Rings!! Crispity, crunchy, and finger lickin' great with the same awesome spice used for fried to fake chicken! One bite was only good when it's fresh and crispy in day one. Glad to see some of the customers dining thanks to the efforts of Proposition Chicken. Maybe next time, I might try out the chicken wings for takeout.

Jeffrey T.

Really like the space. The fried chicken is really good with extra crisp crust that's more fish fry than the traditional chicken-fried style. Didn't really care for the salad the entree meal seems like it would pair better with the fries or chips better. Staff is attentive and the menu has a good selection will be back to try out their new offerings.

Janeesah H.

I finally stopped by this place for lunch. I ordered the entree, which comes with three pieces of chicken, a side salad, and a biscuit. You get to choose how the chicken is prepared, fried, grilled, or tofu, and I went with fried. Honestly? So, so good. When I think about fried chicken in SF, this is easily top two for me. The breading was light and airy but still perfectly crispy, with seasoning that made every bite satisfying without being heavy. The side salad that came with it was super fresh, with cucumbers and tomatoes, which balanced the richness of the chicken really well. The biscuit was good but not my favorite part of the meal. I also added on a side of fries, and they came with an aioli dipping sauce that I couldn't stop eating. No complaints there. I tried the bone broth too, which was savory and packed with umami. Perfect for sipping outside on a nice day, it added a cozy touch sitting out on their patio. The outdoor seating area itself is great, clean and well-kept, with a fire pit for chillier afternoons. Service was another highlight. The person taking my order walked me through the menu, made suggestions, and even checked in on me while I was eating. Everything felt friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Between the quality of the food and the comfortable setting, this place is an easy repeat visit for me. Excited to bring friends and family here soon!

Elaine N.

I'm still on the lookout for good chicken sandwich places in this city, so I finally decided to try this place. Anyways, I ordered it for to-go around 4pm on a Saturday and there wasn't much of a wait. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and also the Garlic Thyme Potato Wedges. Both items tasted good and I liked how the chicken sandwich had a slight spice to it! I want expecting the chicken sandwich to have that spice to it, but I still enjoyed eating it. I also thought it was cool how the potato wedges came with some type of ranch sauce, since I'd assume they would give me ketchup instead. The potato wedges were good too and was still crispy when I ate it. I'd recommend this place! The service is quick and the food was good. The chicken sandwich also had coleslaw inside it which gave it a nice crunch.