Byrd's Hot Chicken has carved out a strong identity of its own. Located just a mile from Dave's Hot…read moreChicken, the two share a similar foundation, but Byrd's distinguishes itself through creativity and imagination. Where others lean on the purity of the ingredients, Byrd's leans into bold concepts and inventive presentations of hot chicken. The result is a menu that's both fun and flavorful, offering great hot chicken in a variety of clever forms. It's energetic, confident cooking -- and absolutely worth coming back for.

Says it's open but it's not and it looks like it's been abandoned on the inside. There was stuff on…read morethe floor like drawer doors or cabinet pieces

My little brother and I were in the area, and he recommended this place since he had already tried…read moreit at another location. I decided to follow his lead, and we both ordered the tender slider meal with fries. We also paid extra for the cheese sauce for the fries. One thing I really like is that you can customize the spice level on the chicken tenders. That's especially nice for my wife because she's not a big fan of spicy food. While we waited for our food, I had a chance to check out the atmosphere. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, and they also offer outdoor seating. I really liked the graffiti-style artwork throughout the walls, which gave the place a fun and energetic vibe. The service was good, and we didn't have to wait very long for our food. Now, let's talk about the chicken tender--it was huge! It was actually bigger than the soft potato bun, which really impressed me. The tender was fully coated in their spice seasoning, giving it a nice red color. We ordered it hot, and I'm glad we did because the spice level was just right for us. The tender was drizzled with their signature sauce, which was creamy with a slight sweetness that helped balance out the heat. The slider also came with coleslaw and a pickle. Overall, the sandwich had great presentation, flavor, and texture. The crinkle-cut fries were pretty basic but had a light Cajun seasoning. The cheese sauce was creamy with a mild flavor that reminded me of nacho cheese. One thing I noticed is that the meal doesn't come with a beverage, which was a little surprising. Overall, I was really satisfied with the chicken slider. I'd definitely come back again, especially with my wife. The closest location to us is in the Schaumburg area, so I'm looking forward to bringing her along next time.

We have eaten at Dave's a few times. Food is tasty (my hubby always orders the chicken and I order…read morethe not-chicken). The not-chicken (cauliflower) is really good, especially at a hot spice level. Employees are usually very friendly and the place is always clean (sometimes it's a little sticky by the pop machine, but that is to be expected). My only complaint is that they need to crank the a/c in the summer because it gets very hot in there. Eating hot wings in a sauna is crazy.

The Chick and the Pig approaches barbecue with a playful, almost avant-garde sensibility. Yes, the…read moremeat-by-the-pound is the main event -- smoky, satisfying, and exactly what you came for. But the real surprise comes from the sandwiches, where the kitchen leans into creativity with bold, city-style flair. It's the kind of place where you arrive planning to keep things simple and leave wondering why you didn't order one more. Fun, inventive, and undeniably delicious. Come for the meat. Come back for the sandwiches.

Sunday "Father's Day... Worst Restaurant Experience!…read moreMy son and grandson wanted to take me out for a Father's Day lunch and we chose The Chick and the Pig since we never ate there. We got there around 12:30, ordered our food by phone (because there is no wait staff other than a bar tender), pay for the food via phone, and waited a hour only to be told that there was no food left. Customers that came in after us had ordered and ate but not us. Finally my son went up to the kitchen window to ask why we didn't get our food. The kitchen staff told my son "We ran out of food". One would figure that there would have been some type of announcement made instead of leaving us and some other customers hanging but, nobody said a peep. This was the worst experience we've ever had at any restaurant! How can this place even operate without a wait staff and run out of food soon after it opened for the day. It simply was not busy enough to run out of food. Seems to me that the underlying problem is the owner and management. One thing I do know is that I will never go to this restaurant again nor their other restaurant Bold American Fare. Thanks Chick and the Pig for leaving us hungry and for giving us a very bad experience on Father's Day!!

Great beverages. Nice selection of foods, not quite fast, but good. Interesting store…read more Love the teas.

I went back because I really wanted to try their Korean Fried chicken wings. If you've read my…read moreprevious review and then you know that I applaud Cloud Tea for providing different ethic cuisine (especially korean) here in the LITH, Algonquin, and CL area. I had no lunch plans and I knew exactly what I wanted for lunch. I arrive and the girl at the counter was having a bad day and I could tell. She avoided all any eye contact with me, she did not want to engage in any small talk and she was there to receive a pay check and that was that. Ok fine, I get it we all have bad days, just get me my food then. I ask her "how spicy is the spicy check wings?" So goes, "they are alright spicy." WTF, I'm giving a puzzling look and I'm not sure how to respond to that statement but whatever, I get it your cat died, your bf just broke up with you, your car insurance just went up 5%, sure I get it. I place an order for the spicy chicken wings and I wait. I take in the ambiance and it's a great place to chill and grab some bubble tea and lunch. I wait about ten mins and my wings are ready! When I walked up to get my wings I noticed there was some mochinut and I had to get some! I get three flavors, strawberry, taro, and green tea and then I head home to sample the food with my family. First up were the wings, they were scary looking but in a spicy kind of way. Was my stomach and whatever after comes after ready for these wings? I sure hope so! So I went in for my first bite and I was pleasantly surprised. The wings were super good! The flavoring and everything was fire, flame, hit the spot good. And the spice level was 'alright' (see what I did there?), it had a kick but nothing that my kids couldn't handle. My wife enjoyed the wings as well and she said they were good. I'm glad I stopped by and got the fried chicken wings to try because they were amazingly delicious and I'll be back for more. I finished off my lunch and tried some mochinut and they were good as well and you don't have any complaints from me on the food. The service on the other hand, get a new girl who wants to come to work and put on a smile. Like I said I understand we all have bad days but for me to write it in my review it must have been really bad. Great job on the food Cloud Tea. Happy to have you guys in the area and keep up the good food. You've earned your 4 start review.

There's something special about walking up to a place and already seeing a smile on the face of…read moresomeone waiting to greet you inside. I get the sense that I'll be a repeat customer after having just such an experience. Aside from the smile, I saw a restaurant that's clean and inviting. But that only covers me walking in the door. Let me just jump to the food. I got 20 wings, bone in, breaded. They were made fresh and handed over steaming hot in an aluminum tray (they were meaty and delicious). I also got a cheeseburger, which was just loaded with toppings in the best way; nothing fancy, just a burger that you can't put down, half because it's so good, half because it's best to keep it all contained in your hands. It's great to see this restaurant here and I look forward to stopping in again soon to try even more options.

A Disastrous Dining Experience…read more After months of anticipation, the grand opening finally arrived. Eager to experience the hype, my family and I placed an order, expecting a culinary adventure to rival the best Chicago has to offer. Unfortunately, our dining experience quickly turned into a nightmare. The first red flag was the missing items from our order. Despite being ordered directly from their website, these items weren't simply overlooked, they knew they didn't have any suggesting a lack of attention to detail and potentially poor organization within the restaurant. However, the most alarming issue was the under-cooked food. The bone-in chicken was served raw and bloody, posing a serious health risk. It was a shocking oversight that could have had dire consequences. Even the boneless wings, which should have been a safer option, contained bone fragments large enough to cause injury. The flavor profile of the dishes was equally disappointing. The mac and cheese, a comfort food staple, was bland and lacked any discernible seasoning. In fact, most of the food seemed under-seasoned, leaving a muted and unsatisfying taste. It's disheartening to witness a new restaurant with such potential fall short in such a fundamental way. While I understand the challenges of opening a new business, it's crucial to prioritize food safety and quality. Serving under-cooked food is not only unacceptable but also dangerous. I hope that this restaurant takes this feedback seriously and implements necessary changes to improve their food preparation and service. It's essential to invest in proper training for kitchen staff and establish rigorous quality control measures. As a customer, I expect to receive food that is not only safe but also delicious. This experience has left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. I urge others to exercise caution when considering dining here until they can consistently deliver a quality product.

I can't believe that they gave me this as a fillet at a $5.34 cost. I didn't check or see it until…read moreI got home. It was more like half a fillet

TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT !!! TERRIBLE WORKERS!! I never write…read morereviews but they have messed up my orders almost EVERY single time. They ALWAYS forget something. I called about my order and the manager I spoke to took my name and number and told me I could come back to get 2 free entrees. When I came back they said they didn't have either my name or number in their phone log. They have also put my fries upside down in the bag a few times too. I get it mistakes happen but then at least make sure when u try to fix the mistake you don't mess that up as well.

5 stars but with some caveats. This is basically a counter in a gas station with a few tables and a…read moredrive through window, so I'm grading on a bit of a curve. That said, service was fast, food was fresh and tasty. Ambiance was a what you get with 4 tables occupying about 1/3 of a gas station/minimart. Drink selections were limited but the gas station side had everything you could ask for. My employers office is just down the road from here and if I'm looking for a quick fast bite to eat I will come back here in a heartbeat!

I hate to give 2 stars for the good food restaurant. But the problem was, not because of the food…read moretaste. We like Charles fast food taco and chilaquiles, the problem was we ordered 3 times chilaquiles with 3 different prices (in different day). And they can't answer my questions, why the prices are different. We think that Charles fast foods employees was taking advantage of us. How come for small gas station restaurant charges us $18.99 for chilaquiles with steak. Do you think is reasonable price?? I better go to Rays for that price to be honest. Please if you are the owner of Charles Fast Foods, make sure that your employees know the food prices and not make up the prices. And will drag all your customers away. Thank you for your time to read my review.

Great service. The gentleman was very polite and patient while I decided what I wanted to eat. I've…read morebeen trying to eat healthy so this was a treat and I was drooling over the entire menu. I settled on the Big Texan combo and it did not disappoint. I loved the crunch and the chicken. The fries were so good! Just wish the chicken patties were thicker chicken pieces. I probably won't eat here again, but only because I am moving. I highly recommend you try them out for lunch!

The boneless wings are always on point here the sause are always great no matter which one you pick…read moredon't forget your ranch and corn bread I had a order go bad Wednesday called today and Sunny took care of me and made a bad situation great had to give him a shout out for handling the situation professionally and kindly thanks Sunny

We visited for National Hamburger Day, hoping to use the "free burger with purchase" app deal…read more Unfortunately, the app crashed, and since the deal was app-exclusive, we couldn't redeem it. The manager did try to make things right by offering a 10% discount on our total order, which we appreciated. However, the food itself was pretty mediocre. The burgers were bland, and the tacos were incredibly dry. Surprisingly, the best part of the meal was the curly fries--which tasted exactly like Arby's (ironic, considering this location used to be an Arby's). To top it off, the service was incredibly slow, and it took forever to get our food. On the bright side, the staff was very friendly, but the slow service and subpar food mean we probably won't be back.

We ordered our food using the app at 6:49pm. The order area was very crowded with people waiting on…read moretheir orders. We did not get our order until 7:29 pm. We were not in a hurry so it was fine. The dining room was very dirty. There was a woman dressed in a uniform sitting in the booth with an iPad, not helping anyone... maybe she was on her break. There was a young man who kept saying, I am sorry we are short staffed today. Once we got the food everything was prepared perfectly and was delicious as expected. They even included free sugar cookies because of the wait. Will be back again

This place never disappoints, the best sandwiches in the area. The ingredients are always fresh and…read moremeats top class. Both the cold and grinders choices exceptional. Always greeted by staff with a friendly hello, kudos their attention to detail while making your sandwich shows. It's as you get the prefect sandwich as though you made it yourself (adding more or less vegetables and condiments) . Your first bite into the sandwich matches exactly what you expected it to taste like. Also the potato salad is very good too. Place is clean tables available. Great alternative to fast food hamburgers and chicken.

Came here with some coworkers on a roadtrip back to Chicago and stopped here for lunch…read more The establishment was clean and staff was super friendly! I ordered a southwest chicken sandwich that was on the spicier side but the chicken wasn't exactly the best quality, it was chewy, had a lot of rubbery pieces. Their apple cookie was absolutely delicious as a sweet treat. Overall it was an ok lunch, I'm not sure I'd return for a sandwich even though the flavour was delicious, the meat was a little suspicious!