I finally made the drive to Downey to try this chicken spot I have been eyeing for monthsssss! Their parking lot is located in the back of the restaurant as street parking appears to be limited. They As we are a primarily chicken household, I brought my family with me to try their chicken plates and creative chicken plates. My first initial thought walking into Chicken Koop is that it has calm party vibe... the reason I say this is because through our whole time in the restaurant, they were playing a lot of my favorite songs. For a second, I thought my phone had connected to their speakers, lol! Pictured below is the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate. The Friend Chicken Sandwich was so juicy and flavorful; the breaded chicken patty had a perfect crunch to it. The 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate was also another delicious and great choice. The chicken was cooked perfectly- again no dry chicken and it was juicy w a crunchy outer skin. The Brussels sprouts can out perfectly as well. read more

The Chicken Koop - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

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We picked this place as a last-minute dinner option since none of us had tried it before, and we thought it would be worth a shot. We ordered takeout and were pleasantly surprised they still accepted our order only 30 minutes before closing. I had the mushroom wrap because it seemed like a healthier option. The vegetables inside were cooked well and nicely seasoned, but the wrap itself was a little dry. It came with a salad, which was a nice addition. I'd still return for the wrap. The garlic fries were really good, and the nachos were nice and saucy. The rice that came with the dinner plate, however, was overcooked and mushy. Overall, a decent experience with a few standout items. read more

I stopped by after seeing it featured on Instagram and got the Belly Buster Sandwich, which is chicken and waffles sandwich. The Chicken: It was just okay. The breaded seasoning had a distinct flavor that felt a bit "off" for a chicken and waffles pairing. The Waffles: it has good texture and taste. Seating: There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, and the bar is partially outdoors. Outdoor Vibe: The outdoor area is covered, but keep in mind there is no AC, so it can get quite warm. I'm glad I checked it off the list, but I didn't leave feeling like I needed to return. read more

Yelp fam! I made it to the Chicken Koop! I've been waiting to come here. The atmosphere wasn't bad but seemed not as kept up as I would have hoped for. Kind staff friendly service. Came here with my wife our daughter and her girlfriend who invited me and my wife to celebrate my birthday that just past. Excited to be here! We started with Bloody Mary and some Margarita flights which were not bad but was hoping for agua fresca for appetizers we had the fried pickles which were well seasoned and crispy, hummus and veggies, crispy onion rings and the esquite all very flavorful! I had the Belly Buster chicken sandwich with waffles as buns!! Added jalapeño Mac and cheese so delicious with garlic fries!! My daughter ordered the fried chicken sandwich and so did my daughter's girlfriend my wife ordered the garlic chicken plate super tender and flavorful and loved it!! read more

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I've seen this place for awhile. Decided to take wifey out. We came in for happy hour. Our waitress disclosed everything as soon as we sat down. Everything we got was good. Margs were good price all other drinks were $2 off. After, we paid I saw some of cocktails were charged reg price and our waitress refunded the difference back. She was nice the whole time. She told us her name at the beginning but I can't remember it at the moment. Inside is a little small, outside might be a little bit bigger. read more

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Yummmy, tasty and colorful! Food selection is vibrant and plentiful. First time trying this place. I ordered the roasted chicken plate with 2 sides and 2 sauces plus pita bread. The rice is just plain white rice so skipped on that. For sides, got the jalapeño mac and cheese and the cucumber salad. Regretfully, I wish I got different ones. The mac was meh, nothing special. It looks better in photos than it tasted. The cucumber salad was alright. I wouldn't get it again. I was hoping it would be more like a Greek/Mediterranean cucumber salad. Wish they had tabouleh! Anyway, never getting those sides again! What I should have gotten was the potato salad and something else like hummus. Oh well. My friend's roasted chicken was fall off the bones. Mine wasn't so much, I had to tug at it but the chicken is flavorful and worth the order. Upgraded to butter garlic seasoning. Must do the upgrade. Wish it was more garlicky! The dip sauces chosen was chimichirri and garlic spread. Both very yummy. Service was great. Available and easy to get their attention. My biggest complaint is that my half roasted chicken came with a quarter of the chicken skin ripped off. We all know roasted chicken needs to have skin intact because that's where the flavor is concentrated. I felt cheated! I love skin too so it happened to the wrong person - ME! Boooo. read more

The Chicken Koop - Look, skin ripped off NOT OKAY - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

I would like to start and say the vibes are really cozy and pretty. And the service was nice was very informative and attentive. The food for me personally was very overwhelming . I believe their signature sauce was on everything and that was a lot to digest . Maybe if the sauce came on the side I would like it more. I would give them another try cause the flavor is there; it's just too much. They have a lot of deals ; and huge margaritas options read more

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I'm giving this place a 2 all because the food had no flavor at all. The service was great the drinks are good but that food needs some seasoning & quick. Will I be back NOT FOR FOOD! Maybe happy hour but that's it. Good luck with your endeavors read more

the Downey Supper Club met and enjoyed food and service on Tuesday the 10th of March. we were a large group of about 40 people. we were seated on the patio and took up the entire space. there were multiple servers to assist our large group. the service was friendly and efficient. the food was super yummy: i didn't hear a negative thing from anyone in the group. the check out was super easy with their digital terminals, so there was no problem with 15 to 20 separate checks. this was our first time here but we would defiinitely return for the service and yummy food: and so should you read more

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I absolutely love brunch and this may just become a staple in my book. My friends and I were seeking to try something new and I had been hearing about this place for quite some time. They have bottomless mimosas so I already knew I was going to enjoy myself. I got a chicken quesadilla with fries, one of my friends got chicken sliders , and plantains , another friend got taquitos and chicken wings. Everyone was pleased with their meal. However, I will say if you are a saucy lady like myself , add pico and chimchurri sauce to the quesadilla- it's a little dry without them. I believe our serves name was Maria, she did a fabulous job, and it was her birthday! They played music , loud enough to have conversation and still be able to sing. Overall, we had a great time and will be returning . read more

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If you love all things chicken and looking for some fun tasty drinks, this is the place! This is also a good spot for large groups. There's seating indoors with a bar area and outside seating in a "covered" area. They have an extensive menu of items featuring chicken and a lot of it looks really good. The plates that were coming out do the kitchen were loaded. We ordered some fried chicken sliders with their habanero sauce , a small chicken pozole, and a chicken Al pastor taco. The tangy creamy slaw on the slider was a nice balance to the heat of the sauce, chicken also had a nice crunch. The small pozole is plenty and comes with onions cabbage radish on the side. Then u dress it all up with lime and ground red chile paste. Packs serious heat but also flavor! Made that pozole pop. The Al pastor seasoning on the chicken for the taco is good and great pairing with the pineapple (rightfully so) So far so good on the chicken items. We did also order fried but they arrived cold and were pretty bland. Oh the cucumber agua Fresca is refreshing and sweet. Although it was a busy Sunday morning , service did not lack. You can pay your bill at your table with the server, which is quick and convenient. Parking in their small lot can be tricky though. read more

The Chicken Koop - Sliders , Al Pastor Taco, Small Chicken Pozole Soup - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

The Service need improving, the waitress brought the drinks before the glasses. She brought the ketchup after we ate. The chicken was super dry, had to send it back. The cauliflower tasted burnt. The Nachos were delicious. The margarita flight was great, a little strong. The amblance was nice and are group had fun. read more

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Came in during a slower time and got seated right away. We chose to sit outside -- the setup and design are beautiful, giving off perfect brunch or date spot vibes. I ordered the Popcorn Chicken appetizer and the Breakfast Sandwich (with fries on the side to share). The food was excellent. The breakfast sandwich was a little messy from the sauce but packed with flavor -- solid 9/10. The popcorn chicken was GREAT, crispy with a nice kick of spice, served with pickles and sauce, and a generous portion size. Our server, Adriana, was amazing -- super friendly, helpful with recommendations, and checked in on us consistently. Service like that really makes a difference. Overall, this place is a 10/10 for me. Great food, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere. Also noticed their bar setup -- big craft drink selection that looks worth coming back for. Definitely will be returning soon! read more

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This was our first time at this location and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Michelle was our server and she is amazing.She went through the whole menu with us and she gave us suggestions on drinks and food. The Ambiance is so aesthetic and they played great music. We also got to meet the general manager. He checked on us throughout the time we were there and made sure we were having a great time. We had such an amazing time we came back two days in a row. We plan on continuing to come here and we encourage others to come and enjoy the food, the drinks and the people. read more

3.5 stars. We were greeted and seated right away. The outdoor space is very nice and I'm sure would be very comfortable in a variety of weather as it is screened in. I was surprised and pleased to see a full bar, even though I didn't have a cocktail on this visit. I had the esquites with shredded chicken and my husband had the Grumpy Chicken sandwich. The food had good flavour, although they initially forgot my shredded chicken; and my husband wished his fries were hotter. Other than that, and waiting too long for the check, service was fine. I would definitely come back. read more

The Chicken Koop - Exterior seating area - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

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The Chicken Koop is a nice spot with a great vibe. Full bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to hang out. My wife and I found this place while running errands and decided to give it a try after spotting it on Yelp. We were excited to try this place after seeing it had 1,000+ reviews and a 4.5-star rating on Yelp, so expectations were definitely high. Unfortunately, the overall experience ended up being disappointing for us. The menu has a solid variety--sandwiches, wraps, and specialty plates, all centered around chicken. Plenty of options, which I appreciated. The drinks were alright, but heavy on the sweetness and light on the alcohol. The chicken had good flavor, but sadly came out dry, which is kind of a problem when chicken is literally the whole concept. Add a 30-minute wait time, and the food just didn't justify the hype. It felt a little too long considering it wasn't overly busy during the day. Not terrible, but not worth the excitement either. 3 stars for us. It is definitely a great spot for a hang out. With stronger pours, juicier chicken, and faster service, this place could actually live up to the hype. read more

Came here for brunch w my mom and SIL everyone loved the food, we had the chicken shawarma, house pepper wings, garlic chicken plate w side of delish Brussel sprouts, appetizer was fried pickles soo good, dessert was fried Oreos w vanilla ice cream was so good we ordered another right after. Service and ambiance was awesome! Definitely coming back. read more

Came here on a Sunday and it was excellent! The outdoor seating was really nice and made for a better vibe than I expected. I have had chicken koop plenty of times before and it's very good. I'd recommend anything on the menu. My personal favorite is the loaded nachos sub for pastor style chicken. SO GOOD! Also got the hibiscus margarita pitcher, it's definitely a good bang for your buck. Very yummy and not overly sweet. My only critique is the service could've been better, I asked for extra napkins I never received. But overall, 100000% would recommend you come here ESPECIALLY DURING HAPPY HOUR. read more

The Chicken Koop - Margarita pitcher, taco sampler, loaded, nachos, side, chick Sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

We dropped in to the Chicken Koop for a late night dinner a few weeks back after shopping at the outlets. The Chicken Koop had a lively vibe with music playing and steady flow of customers. The location has a nice bar centrally located with inside and outdoor dining around it. There are plenty of TV playing local sports games as well. Service was ok during our experience. We were seated quickly and attended too periodically. We ordered the Cuban Style Chicken plate and the Curry Chicken Wrap. Both dished were very good and can be shared easily. The portions are good and match up to the prices. The dipping sauces as well are bomb! We got some Chimichurri and green sauce and wow! They were addicting and elevate the dishes to another level. Overall, our experience was adequate and we'd return for another visit in the future. read more

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Nice spot, looks more like a nighttime type bar, but closes at 10 pm. If you like chicken this is the place, they offer just about everything with chicken. For example, I was in the mood for eggs and waffles, and that comes with the waffle stuffed with chicken! They will put it on the side if that's not your thing. There is a generous outdoor patio area with fans and street noise, but on a hot day, you're better off going for an indoor table with their lovely air conditioning. A full service bar with lots of seating around the bar area, just like a real bar, the kind that stay open till 2 am. Even the bathrooms reminded me of the sort of thing you might find at The Standard or similar, individual private booths (tiny rooms?) with a central hand washing trough for all. The staff was great and there were lots of them. The parking lot is off street behind the restaurant with lots of spots for all. As for the food, overall it was fine, nothing fantastic, but good fare with a helpful and generally happy staff. More like 4 and 1/2 stars. read more

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Came here last Sunday to celebrate my husbands birthday. This place is a must every time we're in the area, this location specifically. We ordered bbq chicken wings, we had the extra crispy. I won't have them any other way, they are perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside. These are full of flavor, I'm serious every single bite is busting flavor. We also had the chicken taquitos, they were ok. I would have liked them better if they were filled with chicken tings. We shared the Cuban style plate, this is the main reason my husband likes this place. These chicken is flavored and every piece is tender and juicy, even the chicken breast. The only thing I didn't like this visit was that they sold out of chicken empanadas, this is my absolute favorite item on the menu. Oh can't forget the margaritas, they have the best margaritas we have ever tried. We got the margarita flight to see what flavor my husband would like, we ordered mango, guava, and watermelon. The watermelon was are favorite one. Next time we will just get a pitcher of watermelon margarita :) This time around the service was the best, we have been to this specific location about four times. We have been to the Alhambra location many many times, but have never been service like this visit. Natalia was helping us, she said she was new, she could have fooled me. She was knowledge, efficient, fast, patient, and friendly. I drink lots of water, she somehow kept up with me, she made sure my glass was full. She had a bit of tables, and not once did we feel unattended. Thank you so much Natalia for making my husbands birthday special, we will be back for the empanadas soon! read more

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Love the service ,workers are great and fun .. food was very good chicken was seasoned extremely well love this place.. read more

The Chicken Koop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

We're on a weekend getaway and wanted dinner after a Dodger Stadium tour. This place did not disappoint! Delicious food and delightful cocktails! read more

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I had more expectations of this place based on the menu and reviews. It took us a while to be seated and it seemed that they were backed up with phone orders that they were handling first. We were seated on the outdoor patio. The service was okay - the waitress was nice and listened to our feedback. The food was mediocre. The chicken wasn't hot with heat when it was served, it didn't taste fresh at all. We ordered a side of the cucumber salad and it came dry with no dressing. It was a bit weird that it was served that way. Prior to leaving, we shared our feedback with the waitress and we appreciated her listening. We're not sure that we will return. read more

10/10 love ya Maria. Manger's were such a big help as well. Food was great. Came from Arizona and would come back if we are back read more

The Chicken Koop - Came from Arizona to try the food. Loved Maria so sweet and helped to fix our order. Loves to the managers as well - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

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Great chicken, great drinks. The chicken empanadas were great too. I may skip the rice next time though. read more

The Chicken Koop - Garlic chicken rice and plantain - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

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Stumbled in here on a whim, I loved it. Our service was good, but we also came in on a Tuesday. Definitely give it a spin. read more

First time, and my last. First impressions is what does it for me. I understand sometimes there is call outs, maybe short on staff. But at least as a server, host communicate with the customers. We will understand. Got to the restaurant at 11:30am, received our drinks at 12pm, food at 1pm. Some tables sitting around us got up and left. No one came to the table to take water or even say " we will be right with you" I felt bad you can tell their were on their lunch break. Horrible. We will not be back nor recommend this place. Management/owner please get your team the help necessary. Also our food was cold when they brought it out, cold fries are gross. read more

Understaffed on a promoted taco Tuesday. Food was not good at all. Waste of time. Would not recommend. read more

The Chicken Koop - Undercooked bacon when asked for it to be crispy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

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Food was tasty, we absolutely loved it. Came in as a group of 7 on a Sunday for brunch. Loved the vibe and the music playing. We ordered chicken tenders, chicken and waffles, pepper wings, chilaquiles. I mean we tried a lot of the menu. I'd come back for happy hr forsure. Service was what service can be on a busy Sunday. It was decent prices for the times we are all in today lol. 1 con- Parking. read more

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This was my first time here, and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. As the name suggests, everything on the menu is chicken, and there are plenty of options to choose from. The service was okay, but there's definitely room for improvement. The music playlist was great and added to the overall vibe. It's a fun spot for the weekend, especially with the 90-minute bottomless mimosas. read more

The Chicken Koop - BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

Our server, Michelle, was amazing! She was so nice and checked in frequently. Her personality really elevated the experience. Food was great too! Highly recommend for happy hour and specials. Great experience! read more

First off I just want to say come with a big appetite. These servings are Big. Every dish is authentic. Damn I made a me mess Just off the 5 taco Dorados topped with lettuce, cream cheese and queso Cotija. Tacos were really filled with nice chunks of marinated chicken. Next, you had the fried plantains this serving is enough for two people. Very delicious. Next you have the empanadas the Tinga that went really well with a creamy cilantro sauce. and finally, we have the taco sampler. You have a taco marinated like El Pastor with pineapple. Next taco is chicken Tinga with red onion. Next is regular chicken Asada taco with onions and cilantro. And the best one for me is a fish style taco. All served with handmade tortillas. Service was very attentive and courteous. Awesome fast service you don't wait long for your food. They greet you with already water with ice without asking. I love this. The water taste great it's not tap. I'm picky with water lol. all this greatness is consumed in a nice calm patio with soft salsa music. I mean, this was the best brunch ever. They're happy hours are ridiculous. Seven dollar margaritas $10 nachos $30 pictures and discount on the appetizers. And the weekly special is really nice too. Menus is really extensive there's so much to pick from. I know no seafood is sold here. In case you have seafood allergies. Leave that EpiPen at home. Thank you to our waitress Maria for making our experience here. Awesome. read more

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Very trendy spot with fun alcoholic drinks and many roasted and fried chicken dishes. Definitely a good spot for a birthday meal, music was upbeat and loud too. Our server, Patricio (Patrick) was attentive. + 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate ($18.99): Caesar salad and sweet potato fries as my sides. Green sauce (creamy cilantro) and garlic spread (light and whipped) as my dips. Well worth the price to get the drumstick, breast, and thigh (7.9/10) read more

The Chicken Koop - 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate ($18.99) w Caesar salad, Sweet Potato Fries, green sauce and garlic spread - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

It is 3/31 after 8pm. We have just left the restaurant. I was very disappointed in tonight's service and waitress. There was 5 in our party. Food came out to 4 of us but later than usual and it was not that busy. She looked over at me and asked what I ordered and then said " oh it's coming out soon". 7 mins later we asked again and she said gave us the same answer. About 6 to 7 mins later my food came out. At this point It would have been better to have told the truth that someone screwed up and apologize to me, maybe even offer another drink but I did not get a single apology. I did not get the waitresses name but we were inside on the middle big table. We were planning on going again next week but it only takes 1 bad server to change people's mind. Next time give an apology, it goes a long way. read more

I visited Chicken Koop after hearing great things about their happy hour and pitcher drinks, and seeing some positive reviews on TikTok. My boyfriend and I stopped by on a Monday afternoon, and overall, the space was nice; plenty of seating without being too crowded. We decided to sit on the patio since the weather was nice, but unfortunately, the patio area wasn't well maintained. The seats were covered in dirt and leaves, and the waitress didn't offer to clean them off before we sat down. As I was wearing white that day, my boyfriend had to clean off the seats while the server just stood by. Once seated, we ordered our drinks. We got the watermelon mojito myself and a mango margarita for my boyfriend. To our surprise, we were told the happy hour didn't apply due to the holiday, even though this wasn't stated on the menu and we weren't informed when we called ahead. We also ordered the poutine fries as an appetizer, along with wings, French fries, and side salads. When the poutine arrived, it was a large platter, and I asked the server if it was the appetizer size. She told me it was the full size. I explained we didn't realize there were two sizes and wanted the smaller portion. She took it back, but later returned looking a bit irritated, asking, "You didn't want that size?" If there was two options, that's something the waiter should have specified when taking our order. As for the food, it was just "alright." The wings had a nice crunch, but the flavor was lacking. The chicken wasn't well-seasoned, and the "hottest" flavor didn't pack the heat I was expecting. The poutine was decent, but not memorable. The drinks were amazing though, the right amount of balance of sweet and flavor. If I return I'll reorder the same drinks. To top it off, we were halfway through our meal before receiving our drinks. My boyfriend had to ask for them again, and the explanation we got was that the bartender had gone on break. Overall, the place had potential, but the service and food didn't quite live up to the hype. It was fine for a first visit, but I'm not sure it's worth the drive from South Bay to Downey. read more

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Great food and ambiance. It was our First time here and me and husband ordered the belly buster sandwiches which comes with an option of Sweet Chilli Thai sauce and Maple syrup sauce. We were warned that sweet chilli sauce is too spicy and there are no refunds for the food. My husband ordered the sauce on side just to be safe. We both tasted it and we didn't think it was tooo spicy to handle. I ordered mine with maple syrup and was great too. Fried chicken was nicely cooked, not dry at all. Kids enjoyed mini poutine and sliders. Perfect for kids meal. We ordered 12 pc chicken wings and Esquite as appetizer. Both items were great flavor. In case you would like to try more than 1 flavor you would have to order 12 pc wings and can choose any two flavors. Only thing that I would recommend improvement on is the Restroom area cleanliness, which was not great the day we went. read more

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We were seated quickly and they had a nice size parking lot which was great. The server was very nice and friendly. I ordered the sliders and was able to order a different flavor for each which I really appreciated. I tried the original, maple siracha, and the side chick (sweet heat). The waitress suggested side chick as a popular flavor option and I should have just got all 3 with that flavor because it definitely was the best of the three. The fried chicken was crispy but honestly a little rubbery tasting which is why I deducted one star. I would expect a place called the chicken Koop to have really good fried chicken. All in all it was okay but wouldn't be top of my list to go back for fried chicken. read more

The Chicken Koop - Sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

Garlic Chicken Plate 5/5: Definitely the favorite of the two dishes I ordered. The chicken was well seasoned and not dry. The brussel sprouts had a nice char to them, but I wish they had a crispy exterior. It comes with pita, a little bit of rice, and two sauces of your choice (full list near the back of the menu). I personally recommend the garlic sauce. Chicken Taquitos 4/5: These were pretty good. The taquitos were very crisp. The chicken filling, in my opinion, was a little bland. It definitely needed to be dipped into sauce. I didn't like how much salad was piled on top. It made it difficult to eat. Felt like I had to dig out my taquitos. Our server Patrick was very nice and attentive. He made sure we didn't need anything, but also didn't over visit. The restaurant has a beautiful bar and outdoor patio area. It also has a decent sized parking lot in the back. read more

The Chicken Koop - The Garlic Chicken Plate - Chicken Shop Near Me - Downey, California

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You are probably thinking "great another chicken place." It an area where chicken places are a dime a dozen, you have to find a place where the chicken is juicy and delicious. This is the spot! First, parking was ample in the back. We went on a Friday night and, even with a busy restaurant, we found parking pretty easy in back. We were greeted immediately and they offered us a table outside. Uh oh, it is a January night! There is too much of a chill in the air! We were escorted and promised the patio is heated. Not with those portable outdoor heaters. The patio was lined with built in heaters pointing inward. Very comfortable temperature. We all took our coats off while we ate without a single complaint. This location has a full bar. We went straight for a pitcher of the lime margarita. We made it a Cadillac... everyone got their own generous shot of grand marnier in a brandy glass. It was a decent (but not the best) margarita. A pitcher of watermelon was next. It too was decent. Appetizers were ordered. OMG, I never had poutine fries. If you can order these, do so! The nachos were incredible too. Each of us ordered something different for dinner. All you could hear were lips smacking and grunting as everyone loved their meals. I had the 1/4 dark meat chicken meal. The meat melted in my mouth. By the time we finished the meal, our waiter was leaving. We decided to skip desert and closed the bill. Other reviews online highly recommend the deserts. We will be back and try those. read more

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