Personally, it was good to great. The pairing of waffles with fried chicken is alright, but I would not go so far as to call it a perfect combination. I had an order of the Great White North. It had some sticks going through it to hold it up in place. Honestly, it seemed a little pointless. The chicken sandwich was too thick to hold with hands to eat like a burger. The waffle pieces, chicken tender, fillings, and veggies were also all separate items that do not stay in place or blend perfectly well. You might as well eat it separately. For service, it was a mixed bag. I commend that the person who took our order took kindly to our request of ordering a room temperature bottled water (not the one cooled and kept inside the chiller behind the counter). She went down to the basement to pick up a bottle. The very minor downside is that it took a while between the time our order was placed and when it was ready to be served. It is not really a big issue, but it is still worth noting. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has been here for a few years now, and it's a nice place to get some fried chicken and airy waffles. The place is clean, with high tables and chairs, not a lot of seating, but the staff are very friendly, and were helpful when we needed things like extra tissue. The food is nice, the waffle batter I would have liked to be a little more dense, I had a three year old with a good appetite and went through the whole waffle herself, and still wanted more... but she's good with 1 eggo waffle. But the airy texture is nice if that's how you like your waffles, I just like things a little more filling when I go out to eat. The chicken was well seasoned, and it was good quality meat, we also got the great white north which is 4 chicken tenders, on a waffle with spicy ranch sauce. The fries, I would probably leave out of my next order, I wish they used cavendish or something... but these were very similar to McCain regular fries, not very crispy, and they had that frozen potato texture. We ordered several dishes to go, but take out is a little mushy when we got the food home, if they have some time it would be nice to let the waffles sit for a few minutes before packaging them so the steam won't crumple them and make them soaking wet. We are looking forward to our next visit! read more

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A very interesting place. Hearing Dirty Bird, my thought are another cliché stop where you can grab there "cool foods and drinks" but boy was I wrong. Food itself was great and fresh! Tasted well prepared. Service was alright, not the friendly but not rude as well. Felt like I was needed to rush to order what I wanted which I did not like. Spot was clean can't complain there. Overall Nice spot to grab some good food. read more

Heard great reviews about this place and decided to visit while on vacation in Toronto. I tried their vegan option "No Fowl Play" and it was amazingly delicious!!! The "chicken" is fried cauliflower. The sweet and spicy sauce adds an amazing flavor and takes the taste to another level! The waffles were great as well but I the fried cauliflower and sauce was a favorite. Combining the waffle and the fried cauliflower together was a great too and didn't even need the syrup. However the waffles alone needed it. Inside I ate my food at the bar which is standing only. I would've preferred to sit but I understand why standing is better for such a small space. Service was quick and employees were nice. Overall 5/5 and a great place to eat within Kensington Market area! read more

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Came by on a whim this week for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by their fried chicken. We had the OG sandwich (boneless thigh, pickle, dirty aioli, waffle) and the ODB Signature (boneless dark meat, waffle, maple syrup, dirty sauce). The real star of the show is the fried chicken. The thin crunchy exterior reveals moist succulent juicy meat inside. Best of all, it is boneless so you can happily devour it without worries. I really like that they use dark meat, as I find it so much juicier and delicious than the usual white meat counterpart. The accompaniment of the soft waffle makes sense, as it provides a soft counterpart to the crunch of the chicken. The sauces were okay, but I found them to be mostly an afterthought to the chicken. Only negative feedback would be that they have standing room only counterspace for dine in. Be prepared to take out or eat standing up! read more

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I had a late lunch today at The Dirty Bird. It's a small but popular spot. I was hungry and ordered the three piece meal and a Diet Coke. It was okay. I could taste something hot/spicy on the chicken plus cinnamon. It took a while so I'm assuming it was cooked to order. read more

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finally made a stop here to try the dirty bird and it was quite tasty! got an order of the dirty fries (well done so its hot, fresh and crispy!) 5/5 topped with fresh green onions & cridpy onions, cheddar cheese, and drizzles of their house dirty sauce & dirty aioli! these laused babies were sauced up nicely! i also grabbed the jerk chicken w.waffles sandwich. 2/5. flavours were aaaamazing! i loved the crunchy purple cabbage slaw. the only reason why i rate the sandwich itself a 2/5, is because both the chicken and waffles were not hot and fresh. its been pre-cooked and set aside...the chicken lost its crispiness and the waffles could've been toasted to get a crunchy bite too. it was overall soggy and barely warm. next time, ill be sure to request that my chicken be made fresh to get that hot crispy goodness! read more

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Came here on a weekend afternoon and it was pretty busy. It's a small place but had adequate seating. I tried the ODB which comes in a boneless quarter leg, waffle and topped with a buttered maple syrup. The chicken was pretty delicious as it wasn't dry and had a great flavour. It also comes with a small side dish. If you are craving for fried chicken and waffles in Kensington Market, give The Dirty Bird a try! read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had the Sticky Icky sandwich through Ritual and upgraded the buns to mini waffles. The sandwich was heavenly, I'm obsessed. When I first described to a friend the sandwich I had at Dirty Bird, she was concerned that the combination of fried chicken and waffles would be dry but I assure you, it was anything but dry. The waffles were moist and soft, the chicken was juicy and crunchy. The jalapeños added a nice kick to the whole combo. All in all, this sandwich was what dreams were made of. Especially at the price you're paying through Ritual's perks. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Sticky icky sandwich with mini waffles upgrade - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I give this restaurant three stars. I went to the Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles back in January. Generally speaking, I love fried chicken but I am kind of fifty-fifty when it comes to chicken and waffles. The staff at The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles are extremely friendly and welcoming. When it comes to the food, I did not like the fried chicken - I think it mostly had to do with the spices. The waffle was very good - it was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. For the side item I got the fries which was a big mistake. Not because they were bad (they were actually quite good) but because it was just way too heavy to eat chicken and waffles, and fries all in one meal. If I could go back in time I would have gotten the coleslaw instead - to balance out the flavours and add more texture to meal. I will not be returning to The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles but if you like fried chicken and haven't tried it, you should give it a shot. If you do try it, make sure to get the coleslaw as your side. Three stars. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The ODB with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delivery So basically I wasn't happy with 2 main things. First, the waffles were really soggy and undercooked. Second, the chicken was dry and it wasn't the best in terms of quality. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The ODB - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fries are trash too much sauce, I don't like caramel taste. Service is misleading the vibe is decent for sure read more

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We waited around 15 minutes in the line during lunch hours which is pretty good, they have lots of options on the menu but because I'm not that hungry I went for a small sandwich. Who can resist maple garlic fried chicken plus jalapeños? Not me. I ordered the sticky icky sandwich which has all of the amazing elements I said above and it was so good. The chicken was so juicy and tasty, crispy yet tender. The maple garlic sauce is amazing and the jalapeños pepper added a kick to the sweet sandwich. This is better than any sandwich I have tried before and I will come back in the future for this for sure. Why did I take one star off? Because of other than the food I had I didn't like anything else of the place. first of all they forgot about my order, so many ppl after me got theirs and I had to eventually ask them so they could start my sandwich for me. Second, they didn't ask me if we want to eat here or to go and directly gave me a box instead of the tray, it is really hard to eat from it. The sandwich is sloppy, and instead of the foil they have around the sandwich in the poster they hang in the store; they give u a piece of paper which helps with nothing. Also the store need more seats, even have some seats outside would be helpful because TD tiny inside. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - sticky icky sandwich with mini waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried this place out for the first time Wednesday. We got their Wednesday special and it was fantastic. 2 sandwiches, 2 fries, and 2 drinks Went with the B Lo Chicken Sandwich on a waffle = tasted amazing and the sauce had a nice kick to it. Wife got the OG on a bun = can't go wrong with this one. Overall everything was great. Will definitely be back. read more

Honestly, probably the best chicken and waffles I've ever had...like ever... The chicken was succulent, well marinated, and fried to absolute greatness. The waffle was soft and fluffy, yet with crispy edges. The buttered maple syrup was the perfection of savory and sweet, and was delicately swirled with scotch bonnet ranch dressing that coated my chicken. Now the only draw back...this place is small, so be quick with seating. And the place to put your empty tray is very limited, so it can cause an unsightly pile up of trash. Otherwise, perfect for breakfast-brunch and late night eats, strategically placed in lovely-hippie chic district of Kensington market. read more

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I believe the ultimate comfort food is fried chicken. I enjoyed the OG chicken and waffle combo. The chicken was perfect and the waffle was the right texture. I did not enjoy the fries however and felt like I was waiting a while for the food. I mean good fried chicken does take some time to prepare. I did also enjoy the red hot sauce, goes great with the chicken. Overall I thought it was a decent experience. read more

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It's a 3.5 leaning more towards a 4. I really love chicken so I'm really glad my boyfriend found this place on Yelp. Sadly, I do have to echo the other reviews and say that the seating and service is really disjointed. No one is mean but it's slow and confusing service. The bathrooms are disgusting. Seating is cramped and the restaurant is boiling. I think I misread the menu because I never got a waffle with my order. I ordered the maple chicken bites and a leg. The food was excellent though. I really loved the simplicity of their fried chicken. Since I'm not a fan of overly seasoned chicken, this was right up my alley. Crispy, warm, juicy. Really really good. The maple chicken was a bit too suggary but still good. I'd recommend coming here and exploring the rest of the surrounding restaurants because they had so many good options in this area! Visited July 1st 2017 read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is good but definitely overpriced. My boyfriend and I visited from Detroit and shared 4 items. The sandwiches are tiny for how expensive they are and the actual place is small. I was shocked at how cold it was in there given that it was 10 degrees outside and the heat should definitely have been turned on inside the restaurant. The service is okay, the girl who greeted us took a minute to get off her phone once we walked in and actually say hello. I won't be back as there are many other amazing places in Toronto where you get a bang for your buck! Also they need to clean the tables in between customers, crumbs and sticky tables are not a good look for new customers! read more

3.5 stars. The bird's the word, the bird bird bird, the bird's the word. Yeah I just felt like finally be able to write that. Came here before an event so I wanted something to tide me over so ordered the dirty fries. Then my friend came along and ordered some chicken so I had a piece of that as well. The menu while limited is tight - meaning no frou frou stuff - chicken (sandwiches, waffles, dirty fries). I hate when a menu is overwhelming - do a few things but do them well. The fries were hot and not greasy and were enough portion size wise for the price. The piece of chicken my friend gave me was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - exactly what you want from your neighbourhood fried chicken. For the prices you can't go wrong - for 3 pieces and a side is about $10. The restaurant itself is tiny - only a few small tables and one long bar like table by the side - I think maybe max 10 people can fit inside. I'm sure it must get busy but I did see a lot of people come in for take out. read more

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Fried chicken sandwich is so popular these days, it is difficult to make a truly outstanding one. The Dirty Bird Chicken+ Waffles also did not succeed in doing so. The fried chicken was juicy only because it was dark meat instead of white meat, the batter was not particularly crispy. The waffles were okay, I would like them to be a little crispier. The pickled cucumber slices were not sour enough to stand out but it did provide a crunch to the sandwich. The aioli on my O.G. sandwich was good but I preferred the syrup I poured on the chicken more. It is a small restaurant and when we arrived for lunch just before noon, there were only two people working and they were busy taking care of the delivery orders. It took almost 10 minutes before one of them was free to start taking dine in orders and another 10 minutes before we got our food. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Very small restaurant with one table in the middle and seats along the wall and the front window. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place definitely exceeded my expectations of the infamous chicken and waffles meal. Heard about this place and while in the area, finally decided to try it out and I was not disappointed. Came on a weeknight and it was a bit busy with not much seating so it was difficult to find seats at first. Although the menu was a bit pricey, you get what you pay for. I ordered the ODB chicken and waffle, with buttered maple syrup, and felt that it was a great combination of sweet and savoury. Their waffles were nice and warm, while the chicken and sauce added more flavour. I chose fries as my side and they were a pretty large portion, I could not finish the meal itself as it was super filling. I would definitely see myself coming back if I were craving for more chicken and waffles! read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars for great reason. (...and yes we read the negative reviews first...buncha nonsense.) First off, the service was super pleasant and we received our food quickly. Everything was not only as expected but "as pictured" as well. The chicken was seasoned to perfection and whatever that sauce is is just the whole TRUTH . The dirty fries to top it off were just a straight bonus. This restaurant is one of many that we have completely enjoyed on this first family trip to Canada. Definitely recommend. read more

If you want some yummy fried chicken, this could be your spot. HOWEVER, If you want to sit down for your meal you're probably better off going elsewhere. This place is pretty small and seating is limited and not too comfortable (think small high barstools and sticky countertops). My friend ordered the OG chicken sandwich and substituted the buns for mini waffles. I ordered the two piece combo with fries. Our food took 35 minutes to be ready, which seemed very long considering it's a fried chicken joint - don't most places have some chicken already fried and ready to serve? I guess this place makes it fresh, but be prepared to WAIT. There were a couple of people who seemed to have ordered their food beforehand and were coming to pick it up, but had a long additional wait time at the restaurant because it wasn't ready. We saw at least two people complain to the cashier about how long their food was taking while we were there. The chicken itself was well-seasoned and juicy. The side of fries came in a very generous portion, but the individual fries were very short and small for some reason, and I wasn't a huge fan of that. My friend's sandwich was tasty but a smaller portion size, and would probably not be enough if you have an appetite bigger than that of a 100lb girl that doesn't eat much. Luckily for her she is exactly that so it was fine in our case lol, but just a warning to others, you'll probably need to get a side too. Overall the food was worth its price, BUT it was not worth the wait or the poor seating. I would come back if I order way ahead and take the food to go, but otherwise there are better places to get a meal in the area. read more

Really nice place..the waffles and chicken are worth try..the staff really friendly and welcoming. read more

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Came here to check out their vegan chicken & waffles and was pleasantly surprised. They use cauliflower as the chicken substitute and it was honestly one of the best fried cauliflower I've ever had. Management should really consider just selling that as a side. The sweet chili sauce is bomb af & would eat that with anything!!!! The only downside was that my order took forever. There were only 2 partiess in front of me and we had to wait 20 minutes just to find out our order was taken incorrectly. This caused us to wait another 20 minutes for the correct one. Will definitely come again the next time I visit Toronto. read more

Heard mixed reviews about Dirty Bird, so I decided to try it out for myself. Went on a few occasions and had different items: The ODB (Boneless Quarter Leg, Waffle, Buttered Maple, Dirty Sauce), dirty tenders (chicken tenders), and dirty fries. The store has a contemporary appearance although there is very limited seating. The service is pretty fast and efficient, including if you get takeout. You can place orders in advance as well. But If you decide to wait, the food is still prepared quite fast and is fresh. AND you get nice little take-away boxes and cutlery to eat on the go. The staff are also very helpful and friendly and are happy to answer any questions and make suggestions. However, I am not that big of a fan of the flavours. The chicken, while not oily, tastes extremely deep fried. The food is fresh but it tastes very processed. The chicken is crispy, but flavours seemed heavily masked in my opinion. I also don't really like the sauces that much, and you do not really get to choose what sauce you want (though I have not asked if I could change the sauces). The food is also quite heavy. It is very filling and you definitely get value for the food (despite not looking like it's a lot - it is a lot). The macaroni salad was pretty good I have to say.That being said, the prices are on the more expensive side. I paid close to $20 for the ODB which is a bit much for a lunch. In all it's not bad, but it's quite pricey. Perhaps a sit down experience opposed to takeout would be different. read more

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The sandwich was delicious! The chicken was very juicy, waffle was perfect , and love the nice kick with the jalapeño pepper. Definitely try again read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Interior - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had dirty bird for the first time and it was amazing. I had the dirty fries and added chicken tenders and it was extremely tasty. I highly recommend getting food here and trying the dirty fries along with the other food items. I will try some other options too. read more

CUSTOMER SERVICE: The staff that I spoke with wasn't very helpful when I asked what would they recommend for first-comers. He just said the name of the order and didn't explain about the order. FOOD: I ordered the ODB. The portion was worth the cost. The Waffle separately was very crisp and delicious. Fried Chicken was of course so good and crispy. I loved the syrup, not too sweet and it came with their dirty sauce. All those three together was such a good mixture. My mouth was just exploding with different tastes and textures all at once I would highly recommend this place for first-comers. And when I come back to Canada and visit Kensington Market, I would consider coming here. read more

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Good tasting, small portion, expensive chicken and waffles. I went to here with a friend while we are in the Kensington Market area. Before going here, I have heard this place is famous for its Chicken + Waffles, so I was so eager to try it out. However, I found this place is a bit expensive and small portion. It came with 2 pieces of small chicken. I think I could get better value of fried chicken at Popeyes. It did taste pretty good, but not that good that I am willing to spend around $15/person. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Got the classic chicken and waffles which was delicious! The seasoning paired perfectly with the sweetness of the syrup. For more reviews and pictures of restaurants in the GTA, check out @MenuPictionary on Instagram! read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Chicken and waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This has to be the worst fried chicken I've ever eaten. Greasy and heavy and tasting more like fried beast than fried chicken. The macaroni salad was bland. I would never eat here again. read more

I love fried chicken, I love waffles, I love maple syrup. So naturally I love the 3 of these things together on one hot steamy mess of a meal. I have fairly high expectations for Chicken and Waffles having eaten at some of America's finest like Roscoe's and Gussie's, so I came in here expecting a lot. I want to start off by saying the place looked dope! I felt like I was in a store selling high end kicks or a hip hop clothing store in NYC. I was really feeling the way the kitchen looked along with the seating area. Man, even the little hooks to hang your bag on the tables made my girl get all giddy and excited. The prices are very reasonable and the menu is pretty extensive. I would prefer more options for Chicken and Waffles though, as those seemed limited for some reason. Like what if I wanted 1 piece bone in and half a waffle cuz I just drank a 40oz and feel a bit bloated knowmsayin? Overall the service was aight and it did take a mighty minute to get my meal (waited about 15-20 mins for my triple bone in and waffle). The taste though was on point, my chicken was as crispy as your toes hitting the sand on a hot summers day. The syrup they have on the table, is some high end business too. Dat waffle tho, could use a bit more crunch too it. As soon as I hit it with some Maple Sizzurp, that thing got mad soggy 0-100 real quick. All good, I ate it up anyway! read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - Everybody wanna piece of my chicken, northern fried chicken, finger lickin - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm not normally a fan of sweet + savoury, but I'll be damned if dirty bird didn't give me a run for my money. We got the great white north which has 3 piece chicken tenders, waffle with buttered maple syrup, ranch dressing, and potato salad. This is the epitome of what chicken should be: crispy, flavourful, tender, and juicy. Everything is made on the spot, so your food is guaranteed to be hot and fresh out the kitchen. There is pretty limited seating inside the restaurant. I would recommend grabbing everything to go, or come during off-peak hours. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The great white north: 3 pc chicken tenders, buttered maple, scotch bonnet ranch, and potato salad. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The ODB is OMG crazy good. Who knew chicken and waffles went so well together? Oh wait, they did! Everything is made to order, so everything is steaming hot when you get it. The waffle is crispy and fluffy and the perfectly seasoned chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. There was just the right amount of buttered maple drizzled onto our warm waffle and the dirty sauce on the chicken was bomb, sort of like a sweet BBQ, just wish we had more of it. We got the potato salad on the side which I found to be bland. The damage was $15 but my friend and I split it and we were quite full after, just something to note if you and your guest aren't really hungry. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The ODB - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been wanting to go here for awhile, and it was pretty good! It's not a dine-in, sit down restaurant so be prepared for that. The chicken was really tender and the waffle was sort of crispy. I personally would've liked the sauce on the side because most of it was really soggy from the sauce, but still good flavours nonetheless. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The OG - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Location/Service Right in the heart of Kensington Market. Street and a small lot of car parking is available. Also readily accessible via TTC. Restaurant is relatively small with high bar tables. Staff were friendly and nice and fast with the order. Food The Dirty Bird'ger. Essentially a chicken waffle in a sandwich style. Mini waffles are used and it's filled with a boneless chicken thigh topped with lettuce, tomato and dirty sauce. The sauce is what makes this amazingly good, especially for the chicken as thighs can get pretty dry. We also added in the Dirty Fries, which goes well with the dirty sauce or ketchup. Nice compliment meal between the two. The ODB. similar to the burger, but it's in a larger portion and an actual chicken waffle style and not a sandwich. Again, the dirty sauce gives a kick (cause it's a little spicy) to the meat and the maple makes the waffle extra tasty. Overall a very nice first visit and it's good for people dropping by for a quick meal or if you're adventurous to share. read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The Dirty Bird'ger with Dirty Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Very good chicken and some of the best waffles I've ever had. I could eat them without syrup is how good they are.

This place is simply amazing...I woke up craving more! Chicken and waffles was always something I convinced myself was satisfying and then I'd order it at a restaurant and find myself disappointed. I would try and try and continued to subject myself to heavy, dry, chicken and waffles that left me with a stomach ache. Dirty Bird is everything I always envisioned chicken and waffles to be. Light, crispy, tender, the perfect sauces to compliment both the chicken and the waffle. I left satisfied, feeling light almost to the point where I could have shared an extra plate. Delicious! read more

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - The Great White North w/ Dirty Sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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TLDR: Fried chicken and waffles. That's all you need to know. ____ Straight from the airport I came here. First meal in Toronto and I was not disappointed. It's not a huge spot, but lucky we were here on an off time and managed to snag some seats easily. At the recommendation of the cashier, I got the ODB. Fried Boneless Thigh & Leg, Waffle, Buttered Maple, Dirty Sauce. The sauce is an asian inspired sweet and semi spicy sauce. It's perfect. Amazing waffle too, fluffy and a really great flavor to it. Side of macaroni. It's a cold macaroni salad, and it's delicious. This is a large meal - I left stuffed! On the way out the cashier remembered our names and said, "Have a good day Blue & Kris!" - that level of customer service is rare. Coupled with the great food, this was an amazing experience. read more