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    4.2 (2.6k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    CHICKEN BISCUIT WITH TOTS
    Zay M.

    I ordered chicken biscuit and tots via Uber Eats at 1:19pm while at a conference nearby. When I arrived less than 10 minutes later, my order was ready. The food was the appropriate temperature and order was mostly correct. The biscuit itself was somewhat dry, unfortunately, as was missing butter sauce on it. The biscuit was falling apart from being more hard than it being soft. This was disappointing. The tater tots were average.

    FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH and CURLY FRIES
    Amy C.

    The chicken sandwich had the strangest texture I've ever encountered for a protein option. I should have taken a photo of how STRINGY and BOUNCY the meat was. It honestly felt like I was eating rubber. Since this was a work lunch I had already ordered, I begrudgingly ate it anyway. Overall, the experience was a bit traumatizing, and I won't be trying anything from this place again. I'm also big on presentation. The patty was square-shaped and paired with a round bun, definitely unique, but visually unsettling. To make matters worse, everything arrived cold. Not a fan!

    Loaded Tater Tots
    Ronna I.

    We grabbed fried chicken sandwiches and loaded tater tots on our way to the ballpark. The chicken had a nice crispy crust that held up during the walk to the ballpark. The slaw was good, but I would have enjoyed a little more in the sandwich. The thigh meat had quite a bit of silverskin membrane present, which made it a little hard to get off a clean bite. The tater tots were okay and probably would have tasted better if eaten right away. I should have opened the lid so that the steam didn't make them soft while we walked. This is a tiny storefront with a few tables inside. If in the area again, I would return since the chicken sandwich is tasty and reasonably priced.

    Daniel F.

    Overall a pretty decent spot. Stopped by here while working Dream Force at the St. Regis and it's literally right behind the hotel. Upon entering there was a long line and was very busy. I ordered the chicken biscuit with tater tots and it was decent. We are in the city so everything will be over priced. Overall not too bad.

    Cool bag! $0.25
    Becky V.

    Was first introduced to The Bird at a special event where they were serving their sandwich. Two choices: Spicy or not spicy? And I remember how spicy it was! Now it's a regular spot for me. They made new fans of me and I brought others who became new fans too Menu is simple. Get your burger (or salad!), fries or tots, and a soda! Simple enough right? Also really appreciate them offering $8 "the naked bird" if you want a protein+vegetable option without eating the bun! Which can make for a small light meal if you're on a diet Chicken is JUICY and batter is not too thick, done so well. Comes packed SO neatly in a nice looking bag with the wolf/dog logo! $0.25 for bag. Additional 4% SF mandates fee Cool little spot! with happy hour deals too!

    Close up with slaw and pickles.
    Sabrina B.

    This is my go-to spot for lunch when visiting the MOMA close by. Leaving the museum and heading over for a delicious lunch is key to seeing all the exhibits. Their chicken has a nice crunch while still being flavorful and juicy. The loaded cheesy tots are also a great option if you want something delicious but smaller. The spot had plenty of seating (including a few spots outside) which makes dining in quite easy. It is 100% my first preference when visiting the museum/the area.

    Classic spicy chicken sandwhich
    Lauren R.

    This is a fast casual restaurant located in downtown San Francisco. You order with a person or on a tablet. They'll call out your name when your order is ready and if ordered on the tablet you'll receive a text. I was there during a busy lunch hour. I got my food within five minutes. Even if it's crowded they are churning out food quickly. It would be nice if tables were wiped down more frequently and napkins were restocked. But they were busy. There is dining options for inside or outside. On to the food. The chicken sandwich is huge! There was a lot of food. I could not finish. Their food is consistent and tasty. My sandwich had too much mayo for my personal preference so I'd ask for lite next time. Many of the folks who were walking by kept saying how good the food was here! So it's definitely a popular cheap eat in SF. I think for me personally it's a not a spot I would frequent as it is heavy food. But when you're ready for a big meal at a nice price. This is a good spot to pop in.

    Spicy chicken sandwich with curly fries
    Allison S.

    Came back to The Bird to give it a try after a couple of years. The first time the chicken sandwich didn't hit the spot. I don't remember if it was the normal or spicy but from my old photo, it was drier and didn't have a wet sauce coating. I felt like it had too much of a cinnamon flavor. I'm glad I went back, and for happy hour too which is a plus. This time I got the spicy chicken sandwich. It was packed with flavor, super moist, the one thing I didn't like was how stringy the piece of chicken was. It made eating it a bit tough as it ripped in long shreds. I didn't experience the cinnamon flavor that I didn't like the first time which was good. The curly fries were nicely seasoned but we did get mostly tiny end pieces which made it hard to eat. The mango habanero wings have a nice kick but do lean towards a sweeter and mango flavor. The item I would skip is the apple fritter bites. They were over fried with inconsistent saucing on top. A bit dry and had that old oil taste. The first bite was really not good, the other two were slightly softer and had more drizzle on top. The staff were very nice and food came out quick.

    FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH and TATER TOTS
    Janet C.

    Quick delicious bite! Spicy chicken sandwich and tots - was a great mid day pick me up. Chicken was moist and the tots were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Would I go back? Yes!!

    Classic FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH CHICKEN BISCUIT WITH TOTS CURLY FRIES
    Mike N.

    You know from all the fan fare this place has seemed to accumulate I was expecting the best chicken sandwich in the city! But, I regret to inform the yelp community that it might be the worse chicken sandwich I've ever had! It almost had a cinnamon taste to it, the chicken was hard, and stringy. It also just tasted greasy! I also tried the biscuit tender mini sandwich, and that was worse! It was super tough, and inedible.....I literally took a couple of bites, and had these long pieces of membrane in the chicken that tasted like rubber... I also ordered the curly fries, and those were the best part of the meal. Maybe I just happened to come on an off day, but man I was bummed I spent 30 dollars for something that was inedible! I will say the staff were very friendly, and the place was kept very clean on a positive note.

    $8 Classic chicken sandwich and $3.75 loaded curly fries
    Vinkin Ken T.

    The Bird has the best fried chicken sandwich in the city. At $10.25 for the sandwich and $5.50 for loaded curly fries, it's still a great deal. The chicken is thick and moist. The bun is grilled and pillowy and the coleslaw pairs nicely with it adding crunch and tanginess. The curly fries were topped with sour cream, cheddar sauce, green onions and bacon. A caloric dense meal but oh so worth it. Service is quick too, I got my order in under 10 minutes. Ordering is through a tablet and staffs were friendly.

    Johnathan Y.

    Came here on a Tuesday night while it was raining outside, so there were very few customers in the restaurant. Was able to place self order using the kiosk right away. Received the original spicy chicken sandwich for dine-in quickly! The slaw, buns, and pickle were nice! The flavor of the sauce and the crunch of the breading were both great, only complaint is the quality of the cut/piece of chicken itself - the meat was incredibly stringy - making for a really hard time in trying to get clean bites out of the sandwich. Bar tables were kept clean and stocked with napkins and wet naps. Love they give water cups to fill up at the fountain. Clean and tidy bathroom. Will always pay a visit when in the area - just wish prices were lower.

    FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
    Maya D.

    Came to The Bird to try their chicken sandwich. Overall the flavor profile was great - I loved the sauce and the onions. The breading on the chicken was also tasty. My only complaint was the chicken was a bit stringy and hard to chew! Otherwise, service was fast and they offer plenty of indoor and outdoor seating in a relatively small place.

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    Really great chicken. Good quality ingredients and well made. Is this 85 characters? Apparently now

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    I had the spicy chicken sandwich and it was NOT it. They dunk it in a sauce which was not well balanced, too acidic and was not flavorful.

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    What oil do you use in the fryer? I have a soy and peanut allergy.

    Hey Jeremy! We use rice oil in our fryers. We do not use anything that contains any soy or peanuts… 

    Is there any dairy in the items - ie. the fried chicken, slaw, wings etc.? Safe for those with dairy allergies?

    Hey Zoe! We do use an egg wash that contains buttermilk when it comes to our fried chicken and we also do butter our buns. We do have wings that are only fried (not breaded) but they are used in the same oil as our regular fried chicken. Our… 

    Are they open on Sundays now (as of April 10, 2021)?

    Yes, open on Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Is there an option for gluten free buns?

    Sorry, we do not have gluten free buns, but the breading on our chicken happens to be gluten free, so if you order the naked bird, it will be gluten free. That said, we cannot guarantee any item will be 100% gluten free due to cross contaminants in… 

    What brand chicken do you use?

    We use free range chicken thigh from Sanderson Farms.

    Have anything that's GF?

    The breading on our chicken happens to be gluten free, so it you order the naked bird or the bird salad, you should be fine. That said, we cannot guarantee it's 100% gluten free because of cross contaminants in the kitchen.

    Is there seating?

    Yes there's seating inside and outside (if weather permits).

    What do you mean by regular/classic? I ordered a regular, but it was very spicy. When people are choosing between regular or spicy, are they really choosing between "spicy" and "extra spicy?"

    Our classic has a slight kick to it and our spicy chicken gets a coating our spicy sauce. Most people would probably give the classic a 1-2 out of 10 on the spicy scale. You may have had a spicy instead of classic if it was very spicy.

    Do you offer a vegetarian/vegan option in lieu of chicken?

    We have a vegetarian salad with romaine hearts and baby kale mix, braised beets, spelt, celery and apple, choice of dressing: vinaigrette (champagne vinegar and honey), ranch, or blue cheese

    Are all the sandos spicy?

    Hi Rafa, you can choose between spicy or classic. The spicy sandwich is a little tricky--some people say it's barely spicy at all, others say it's so spicy they can't even finish it. I'm a spicy food addict and I'd say the sandwich is about a 4-5… 

    Can you order ahead of time?

    I just checked because I wanted to do the same. Their website states that delivery and pickup are only available at their Berkeley location. =\ 4/11/19

    Do you take cash?

    We sure do!

    Is there typically a wait to get a sandwich? If so, how long?

    It all depends on the time you come in. During lunch time, we have a long line from 11:30am-1:30pm and your average wait time will be in between 5-10mins only waiting in line, but you’ll have your sandwich in hands within minutes or even seconds… 

    You said happy hour - when is that and what's the deal? Would love to stop by!

    Michael, we have happy hour daily from 4-7pm. Our happy hour consist of $2 wings but there not your average party chicken wings, we serve the whole wing, it’s a huge wing if you ask me. Also, our tall beer cans are $1 off during happy hour.

    Is this open on Christmas?

    We unfortunately do not open this day.

    Does the spicy chicken sandwich has diary and soy?

    I hope not, but I am not sure Priscilla. Blair (the Business Owner) would be the right guy to ask.

    Is there any way to get The Bird delivered? I checked Caviar and Postmates and on here obviously. Looks like there's no way to have someone bring The Bird to me...

    Hey Austin, We do delivery for catering orders within 6 blocks.… 

    Anyone know when they stop serving breakfast? EDIT: I called and they said 10:30. So early ☹️

    They don't until it runs out

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    so first off before I get into it, there's no seating (see picture for reference), and it's on the…read morecorner. there is a lil bodega across the way which is where we got some lemonades to wash everything down, and you order either online, by phone, or to the cashier (what we did). It took maybe 20 mins, which was perfect. now, it's show time. holy hell. my boyfriend RAVES about this place all the time, and we finally went as a pre-AYCE snack. it took all my strength to not change my mind to eat here instead. when I think of chicken wings, I think of 3 flavors on the spot: buffalo, lemon pepper, and garlic parm. never, in my big back days, did I think to combine buffalo with garlic-parm (in this case, garlic bacon parm). I couldn't even wrap my head around it before I ate it and while I was eating it. I have to confess that I don't even like buffalo, the tang and that feeling in the back of your mouth that makes you want to drink a full glass of water after? I always hated it. don't get me started on the color/the way it stains EVERYTHING. BUT THIS RIGHT HERE? screw my white shirt, I'll use it as a napkin for these wings. Serg idk who you are but you're my new hero. Plus the spice level? not crazy hot, maybe like hot cheetos level (the regular hot cheetos, but also the flavor is too good to care about the spice) Their ranch is also hella good, and I don't like ranch like that. This place is making me redact all my statements about foods I DON'T like. If that doesn't tell you enough, idk what will. we will 100000% be back for more than just a 5 piece. I might even wear a white shirt next time.

    Ordered to-go, wings were delicious!…read more I tried the Mango Habanero, Buffalo, and Lemon Pepper. Mango Hab was my ABSOLUTE favorite -- loved the sweet & spicy combo. The wings were so juicy and delicious. They have so many flavors, so definitely want to try some of the other options soon :)

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    K Soul Chicken

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    I ordered the gochujang chicken, half bone in, half boneless, and let me tell you something, this…read moreis some of the BEST fried chicken I have had IN MY LIFE. And this coming from someone who ate chicken and waffles at Lois the Pie Queen and Home of Chicken and waffles in Oakland (check those places out too). Back to K Soul Chicken though, I was one of the only people in there, there wasn't really anything that looked special about the place. Makes sense though because they have the sense not to waste the money on some foolish decorations and whatnot, and to instead spend it all on THAT CHICKEN. Don't judge a book by its cover. This chicken was perfect. Absolutely perfect. I love it so much. It was pricey (20 dollars for a serving) but it'll leave you super full, and I would have paid twice that for this. Perfect texture, perfect taste. It wasn't the spiciest gochujang so if you're korean maybe you'll feel different but I'm white with a medium spice tolerance so cut me some slack. To me, the flavors were perfect. I almost threw up because I didn't leave enough room for the meal beforehand. I walked out of there barely able to stand. With any other food I wouldn't have been able to finish it but this was perfect. To all the reviewers saying "I ordered the galbi and i thought the flavors were okay" OF COURSE because you didn't order the gochujang. I'm telling you, I know fried chicken, it's probably my favorite food. I've tried the worst of the worst (KFC and Safeway) to the best - which is K SOUL CHICKEN. I don't speak with authority on a lot of things but I'll rant about this because I loved the chicken that much. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Both times I've been there it's been nearly empty. This business deserves more. Bring your friends, order the gochujang, and prepare to be amazed by how incredible this chicken is. Perfect temperature. Perfect texture. Perfect taste of the chicken, the batter, and the sauce. Perfect spice (not overpowering or painful, but still spicy). Not to mention it comes with rice cakes (tteokbokki) and pickled radish. 10/10. I loved it so much. To the owner, I don't know your name, but thank you for opening my eyes to your food. Much love

    I was immediately greeted by friendly staff when I came in. It's a small restaurant and seems like…read morea lot of to go orders. The prices were reasonable, especially for SF. I was craving a sausage corn dog and ordered some fries as well. Everything came out quick, hot and delicious. My friend got garlic jalapeño chicken and it was also really good and packed with flavor. I will definitely be coming back here when I'm in the area next

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    Rooster & Rice

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    Wasn't too busy on a Friday for lunch. Order came out Quick. Chicken was moist, the ginger sauce…read morepairs well with the rice and chicken.

    Rooster & Rice is a chain with multiple locations serving up Khao Mun Gai (or Thai style chicken…read morerice), but my most recent order with them really fell flat. I ordered "The Original" with jasmine chicken rice, extra cilantro, cucumber, chicken skin (love that those are free add-ons), and an egg, and while the bowl was fine, all of the flavors felt like they could've been amped up several notches as everything leaned pretty bland and one note. I even swapped in the ginger scallion sauce, usually my favorite with Hainanese chicken, but it still fell flat and didn't bring the dish together the way I'd hoped. The dark meat was okay, if under-seasoned, but the breast meat was honestly pretty rough as it was extremely dry to the point where I was chasing each bite with water just to get it down. I added the chicken spring rolls as well, which were poorly wrapped and fell apart after a single bite, and they used the same overcooked white meat, making them basically inedible. If this is the standard for their white meat, I really think they should either stick to dark meat or make it clear that dark meat is an option without an upcharge. That said, my order was ready right when I expected it to be, pickup was smooth, and the staff were very nice and friendly, which keeps this from dropping lower in rating as I'm likewise hoping this was just an off night.

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    We needed to find a new lunch spot and one of my coworkers found this place. It's a small hole in…read morethe wall takeout only place. It's really two takeout places... Love Burn is chicken based, and the other is a burger spot. Order at the small counter and you wait outside. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries. After about 7 min, you get your order. It's a good sized portion... three large breast pieces and crispy fries. I got the Level 1 spice, which was just right, and the House Sauce for dipping. The sauce is like Raising Canes-style. The chicken is nice and moist, with lots of flavor. I'd definitely pickup again. The sidewalk where you wait isn't very nice... smells like a sewer and weed. But the food is worth the wait.

    I got their chicken sandwich level 2 and their wings at level 3. The chicken sandwich didn't taste…read morespicy at all to me so I kind of wished I got level 3 for my sandwich also. The wings were spicy and a bit painful to eat, but it wasn't too bad where it was inedible. I don't think I would ever get level 4 though unless it's just for bragging rights saying that I tried it because I know it'll probably taste horrible and the spice will be intolerable! I thought their chicken sandwich was very crunchy and it was huge! I shared it with my husband, but it didn't really wow me nor do I have cravings to go back. We got there in the morning and it was basically dead. No one else was there and the bowling alley was closed, which added more to the emptiness. No parking lot, only street parking, but we found a spot right away at the nearby residential homes.

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    3.9
    (383 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Read the reviews, so I had to pull up and see what the hype was about. Ordered the chicken…read moresandwich, tenders, and fries. That sandwich? Out of this world--spicy, juicy, and had me questioning every other chicken sandwich I've ever had. The fries were a solid 10/10, no notes. Now... the lemon pepper tenders threw me a little plot twist--lowkey tasted like coconut. Not bad, just confusing Cool spot overall with fast service. I'd definitely come back... but me and those tenders need a rematch.

    I went here for the second time to pick up food because my first experience was pretty good. That…read morefirst time, I got the spicy fried chicken sandwich. It was juicy and well balanced with slaw. But this time I was really disappointed. I got the non spicy version this time, and the chicken was gross. Super stringy, woody, and overcooked. And when I say stringy, I mean it was so stringy that the first bite stretched a piece like a one foot elastic band and snapped back spewing food all over the place. I'm not even exaggerating. Bland as well. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined lol. If I was dining in I probably would've asked them to remake it. I actually wanted to dine in today, but I decided to order to go because the inside is super dark and dreary feeling, with shitty music being blasted at you. There's a tv to watch games which is cool though. On the upside, the apple fritters were delicious and the curly fries were fresh and crispy too. In short, I can't see myself coming back here again because I absolutely hate eating stringy and woody chicken.

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    FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH with sauce
    FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH with sauce
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    bb.q Chicken San Bruno

    bb.q Chicken San Bruno

    4.0
    (242 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$

    Tried this many times but first time to order here in San Bruno and wanted my friend at work to…read moretry. Got Rose Teokbokki and Soy garlic chicken to share- they love it as I do. The teokbokki is perfect creamy and cheesy and rice cake is addicting First time having the soy garlic and it was good still crispy( I'm not a fan of sauced chicken but this time i like it..

    My friend ordered the boneless wings, and they were good. Just be prepared for a long wait…read more Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience with my own order. It appears my food was never made and was somehow lost, despite there only being three or four dine-in customers at the time. After my friend received his meal and another customer who ordered after me was served, it became clear that my order had been overlooked. The lady employee was apologetic and searched for my order, which I appreciated. However, after already waiting so long, I didn't want to wait for my meal to be remade, so I requested a refund. I was given a receipt and told the order had been voided, but the refund process wasn't clearly explained, so I'm hoping it is processed without any issues. One additional area for improvement would be the restaurant environment. There was a noticeable mildew or mold-like odor, and the bathroom lighting was extremely dim. I understand that mistakes can happen, but better order tracking, clearer communication about refunds, and improvements to the facility would make for a much better customer experience.

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    The Bird - chickenshop - Updated July 2026

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