I went because someone actually gave me a $10 off coupon! But if I had to pay regular price I probably wouldn't, and here's why: 1. Chicken and sides: I had heard people's complaints about the fried chicken, especially about the sides which you have to pay $6 for, so we opted for the family style feast: a whole chicken with 4 sides. This is pretty big and would be good for two adults with leftovers to spare. The chicken itself is really good, and I know why people complained about the price, but seeing that the chicken IS organic and free range, you can't expect the same price as Swiss Chalet. So the chicken was good! And the peri-peri sauce went amazing with it! And so did the fries! Although the potato salad was a criminally small amount (especially if they say it's worth $6 on the main menu) and the coleslaw to me was just meh. To be honest, my friend loved it but I've had much better coleslaw at fish and chips for cheaper so... 2. The dessert was an absolute disappointment. It was $12 for a "bruleed banana sundae" but what we got was a hard, unripe banana, halftorched and half not, in a pool of half melted ice cream. We would have been better off going to the McDonalds around the corner for ice cream! Anyway, long story short the rotisserie chicken, fries and sauce were really good! Everything else, not so much read more

Union Chicken - The full spread! A whole chicken with 4 sides (42.95): 2 servings of fried, the potato salad and the coleslaw! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great location if you're mid commute. By a large margin, the worst chicken ceaser salad that I've ever had. It had two tiny pieces of shredded chicken on it and had at least half a cup of thick, clumpy dressing. Didn't like it at the time but worse afterwards as I had food poisoning with that salad being the culprit. Will not be going back. Beware of the salad. read more

We ordered the OG Style Uncle Ray Fried Chicken plate. The maple honey syrup sauce it comes with is quite good but for $16 it's not worth it. All you get is the boneless fried chicken... Probably only 2 price worth and veggies are extra... I had hoped they give you at least some coleslaw. The fried chicken itself isn't any better than Popeye's chicken and for $16 I can get a lot more at Popeye's. We also ordered the Crispy Brussels Sprouts. It was mediocre though. Wouldn't come here if I had a choice. read more

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Double rye and gingers are $9. Staff are nice and quick. Good place to get a drink before heading off. Review is based on the drinks and staff - I did not have any of their food. read more

The place seemed pretty busy so we decided to try it out, service and atmosphere were great, food visually looked great and flavours were pretty good, but the chicken seemed a bit dry for my liking. We tried both the fried and the roasted chicken, both a bit dry. Not really sure if that's just the way they cook it or it was cooked early and sat a bit too long. read more

Union Chicken - Korean fried chicken and roast chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is great... the service is terrible. It took 20 minutes to have our order taken, after asking for our waitress 4 times. This would a the worst service I've had in Toronto, and at a location where you'd expect quick service catching a train. The food came before our drinks. Order take out but get drinks elsewhere. read more

I know why people are hating on this place. The sides were just okay. The coleslaw kinda sucked, the biscuits were a little dry and the Brussels sprouts(although delicious) were pretty greasy. But the reason to come here is the Nashville Hot Chicken. Crunchy and delicious crust dipped in a sweet and spicy cayenne sauce and topped with extra spicy habanero peppers. You will sweat, your mouth will burn but you will want to come back. read more

I had the spicy chicken sandwich when I came with my friends and it was the best chicken burger I've ever tried. The chicken was thick, juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Flavours were a perfect combination of savoury sauce and seasoning on the chicken with some sweetness from the buttermilk buns. Be warned though that this is the spiciest chicken sandwich I've ever had (a plus for me), but if you're not good with spicy food stay away from this menu. The only downside is the price. $14 for the sandwich and $6 for fries on the side is pretty ridiculous. The portions for the sides are also tiny. Despite it being delicious, I would only return if I really feel like spoiling myself for a chicken burger. read more

Quick and friendly service, perfect for a lunch with friends and colleagues but too loud and casual (and probably messy) for a work lunch. Good food overall. Better than average chicken. The sides (potato salad and biscuits) were just OK. A tiny bit pricey but that's on par for the convenient location. read more

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Caught take-out lunch on way out of town and ate in the lower level of Union Station. We had the OG Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Nashville hot sandwich, and the (triple cooked) fries. Very, very good. Nashville hot sandwich had a good, present level of heat, and all of the toppings worked well together. Crispy chicken, great bun, zingy pickle, spice and sauces came together very well. The OG Fried Chicken Sandwich was also very good for those scared of spice - crispy, well-balanced, delicious. Fries are pillowy with a modest crispiness (taste essentially identical to the duck fat fries at WVRST across the hallway). If you're in Union Station or in the area and interested in a fried chicken sandwich, it's absolutely worth the stop. read more

I tried the half chicken fried Korean style. A little on the side of dry, made the use of peri peri sauce all that more necessary. My co-workers tried the OG style fried chicken and they said that was much better. Will be coming back here for the OG fried chicken before a final verdict on Union Chicken. read more

I had a great meal here just before heading to a concert at Scotiabank Arena (bonus, you don't even have to go outside from union station to go here or to the arena!). The chicken sandwich was juicy and perfectly cooked. The coleslaw wasn't anything special. They don't have the best selection of beers on tap, but lots of bottled beer and mixed drinks. Overall it was a nice experience. The only downside is that the prices are a bit high - but given their location, this is not too surprising. Would definitely go again before a show! read more

Had a really awesome dinner here! The OG chicken sandwich was great, as were the biscuits and the coleslaw. Things went so well that I took a chance on an unusual dessert - the sweet potato pie - and it was equally excellent. I like the general atmosphere here. Very laid-back, great music, friendly staff and all the rest. Will definitely come back. read more

Food is not great, there are too much fat in the chicken, and it tastes like a left over food that was heated by oven

Food was sub-par and the service was horrible. I went this past Sunday afternoon, where there was only 4 other people in the restaurant. I was seated close to the kitchen on a long bench. The server was a fellow around his late 20's. He came over and seemed he had a bit of an attitude, but ignored it. I asked a few questions about the menu items seeing it was my first time there. It seemed like it was too much of an effort for him to respond. I asked for a glass of ice water and ordered the UC Viet "Banh" pulled chicken sandwich and the spit fired sweet potato. Trust me, is sounds much better than it looked and tasted. The sandwich was $14 and the single sweet potato was $6. The food was brought over by another server and when it arrived I was a bit stunned. The sandwich was super small and the sweet potato was a single potato sliced in half which was seasoned, baked with a dollop of sauce on each half. The sandwich was completely flavourless and the potato was nothing to sing about. This sandwich is there take on the Vietnamese Sandwich. I've had Vietnamese sandwiches that were 3x the size, that tasted much better at half the price. Also, the bun was was too small and everything inside the sandwich kept falling out. Now the server - He was horrible! When he initially came to my table he said, "how you doing man?", then he called me "bro" and also said "yo". Really? Is this how to speak to customers? During my time there he had brought over their two BBQ sauces and the bill. But how he brought it over is another thing. He brought these items behind me by leaning over the bench on my left side. I had to lean over to the right so he can put these items on the table. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I have never seen that before. This guy was too lazy to walk 6 feet to my table and face me. Additionally, neither he or anyone else asked me how the food was. I was also able to listen to the servers mindless conversation behind me who were by the open concept kitchen. I really don't need to hear this garbage while I'm having my meal on a Sunday afternoon. Suffice to say, I found Union Chicken pricey for what you get, food not tasting that great and bad service. Would I go back again? ABSOLUTELY NOT! read more

Never go to this place again. Loud music playing, place is still packed. Place closes at 11 but I watch two other people walk in & get seated. I try to go in and get told they are closed. I did just get off work so I'm in my work clothes. Guess this place doesn't cater to those who don't work in a office. read more

The Lightening Hot sandwich is over the top delicious, but it's not nearly as yummy as the brussels sprouts (and I hate brussels sprouts). eTo die for. I was there right after opening, and like most new places they had some service issues (result in our table getting two orders of the sprouts) but it's all great service now. read more

I got the OG style and Spicy Fried Chicken. Overall disappointing experience. Chicken was severely under-seasoned and over priced. At first glance, the chicken does look appetizing. Skin is really crispy and not greasy. Meat is cooked well and juicy. However, the taste is well below par. The skin tasted like it was almost burnt, with zero flavour. Typically, the skin is the best part of fried chicken but it was pretty much like eating fried battered with no salt or spices. A pinch of sea salt on the chicken after it comes out of fryer can go a long way. Maybe even brine the chicken to get some flavour deep into the meat. Peri Peri Sauce was good. Sauces were ok but nothing spectacular. Service was good. However, I was surprised the default Tip option is set up at 18% but guess that comes with the territory. As I work close by, I may return to try the rotisserie chicken but unlikely to buy the fried chicken again. read more

Had my first UC experience at the Sherway Gardens location when it first opened - coworker and I had shuck out of work to travel across town for fried chicken and we were not disappointed. Recently went to UC at Union Station for Sunday dinner with the parents and older brother (after months of walking by the reno site). Was not disappointed, the OG fried chicken was just as good as I remembered. Crispy with juicy meat with some sweet sauce on the side to complement. We also ordered a whole roast chicken, this did not disappoint either. Super juicy, really flavourful. And still warm - our server timed the delivery of our food to table perfectly. We all agreed it's better than the rotisserie chicken from Flock (on Harbord) - albeit it is more expensive here. Parents also really enjoyed the roasted brussel sprouts - even my dad, who was skeptical of this new-to-him vegetable. They were a bit blackened, crispy, and with just enough sweetness. Overall, service is good, food is great, but a tad too pricey. read more

We revisited the restaurant twice; the moral of the story is that the fried chicken is fine if you like eating it in strips, not bone-in, and they also offer whole wings (yes, wing tip included). However you won't want to order the spicy one. Even for people with high spice tolerance the hot fried chicken was all spice and no flavour. You're best off sticking to the OG dish. The coleslaw is also plentiful and not doused in mayo. read more

Service is great at this location! The food also comes out super fast. I got the quarter dark with smashed potato salad which was great. The only downside of my meal was that there was about 3 tablespoons of gravy and the the smashed potato salad wasn't... smashed, just chunks of potatoes. I also got the Dulce de Leche cheesecake and whoa it was one of the best jarred cheesecakes I've tried! Don't miss out on that. Of all the food options in union station, this is by far the best if you're looking for a great meal! read more

21 Cad for a chicken cesar salad!! absolutely ridiculous. considering it comes with almost none chicken and 3 croutons. I dont know how this place is still in business. read more

Stopped by Union Chicken at Union Station on the way to the Raptors home opener. The restrooms were very clean. Our server took our order right away. Our food was out super quick. We ordered the O.G. Chicken sandwich and a 1/4 spit fried rotisserie chicken with a side salad. Both were so delicious, the chicken was cooked to perfection. All the food was good quality. It was the perfect place for us because one of us wanted something healthier and the other wanted more comfort food. We both enjoyed our food. We were done with plenty of time to make it to the game. Will definitely eat at union chicken again. read more

Great place to grab a bite before the hockey game. Super friendly waitress and staff. Extra crunchy fries are the best. Will definitely go back. read more

Union Chicken is a much-needed We had a work reunion lunch on a Friday. I tried their open-faced truck stop sandwich with pulled chicken, peas and gravy on a thick slice of toasted bread. Comfort food at its finest! The cost was a bit much for lunch so I would not go there on a regular basis but it's a nice treat once in awhile. read more

It's okay. Nothing great, nothing bad. I got the UC Viet "Banh" and it wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought the pulled chicken would be warm because I think that's the only way I've ever eaten pulled chicken, but it was cold. They also put way too much cilantro on it. Not a huge deal as I just took it off, but I took a pile of cilantro the size of my fist off the sandwich! And there was still enough on the sandwich. The fries were good. I really liked their piri piri sauce. It's also pretty expensive for what you get. I understand the chicken is organic and local, but not worth it to me. I don't think I'd go again. read more

Their food is kind of mediocre, fried chickens are soggy and not juicy at all. However their "The OG plate" is really good which makes it 3 stars instead of 2 because of the flavour and the crispness is on spot compared to others. read more

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Yelp idiotically thinks I'm from San Francisco. I'm born in Toronto and live there. I am a reluctant fan of Union Chicken. I buy their chicken regularly, and walk by their place daily. But beware. Their fries often taste days old. Anyone can tell what was 5 minutes or 20 minutes out of the frier. I only do takeout, but I sample the fries as soon as I'm out the door (so to speak). Never a problem with the other sides (slaw and beans). Don't forget to tip the takeout staff, otherwise something might be missing in your order. Seriously, I like Union Chicken, but I wish they'd do a better job of giving you what you ordered for a $50 take out chicken. If there was a better chicken place around, I'd dump them for the service and the fries, but they're pretty good over all, and there's nothing better, so be careful and enjoy. read more

I have been to union chicken at union station in the past and it was great. Yesterday I ordered online via Uber Eats. I ordered the Lightning Burger and while it was crispy and still spicy. I noticed a difference....they changed their sauce to a more dry rub, it was still good, just not the same. Also the bread was changed to bun (I thought this was a good change). I'm rating a 4 because the sauce makes it taste.....different, not as good. read more

Very expensive for what you get. The chicken was really bland that I couldn't finish it. We also had to wait quite a bit for a really tight small table. Won't be going back. read more

How is this place only three stars? The fried chicken is a must eat every time I'm at union station. The OG plate is my go to dish. Love the sauce and the chicken is juicy. read more

The food is superb. Best place for chicken in Toronto. Great place to eat before the game. Did I mention the chicken is free range?

I would have given Union Chicken a much better rating. However, our server made it pretty clear she was less than happy to be working that day. We were a lunch time sitting - some of us had been there before so knew what we wanted with minimal questions. When we asked if we could have 2 minutes more to look at the menu. "2 minutes? Fine." After waiting about 30 mins after placing our order we asked if it was on its way. "Yeah - why?" Are you able to split the bill. "No - we don't do that." Got to the point quickly at least if we're looking for a silver-lining. The food was good - I guess we will just avoid her section from now on if we decide to go back. read more

Loved the food....it was like I went to heaven. Don't forget to save room for cheesecake. The service was amazing.. read more

At the suggestion of a co-worker, we tried Union Chicken at lunch hour yesterday. I had the Nashville Lightning Hot Sandwich (($18.95) while my colleagues each had the rotisserie chicken. My sandwich, even the bun, was unbelievably greasy, so much so that it left me feeling queasy for the balance of the day. My colleagues finished their chicken although they both agreed that they found it overly dry. Prices were high for what you received and the restaurant had already run out of 2 of the sides we asked for. Noise levels were much higher than what they could have been and as such our party agreed among ourselves that this would be our last visit to Union Chicken. read more

Price [1/5] I paid $15 for a take-out burnt bun but cold chicken burger. Purchased in the take-out section because I had to 15-mins until my gotrain arrived. It's priced similar to the other sit-in restaurants at Union Station on York St. I do hope Union Station's food court opens by 2019. The place is missing a Japanese take-out bento place. Thank God for McDonalds, Starbucks, and Uncle Tetsu. If those places weren't there, I'd be starving at this Gotrain central station. Also, the staff would be unhappy with the lack of choices. Food [1/5] Instagram Pic of my burnt sandwich: - http://bit.ly/2J8tQ4V How exactly can a "cook" burn the bun while heating it on a grill? Simple, no oil at all. He ended up not putting any oil on either the grill or bun. Definitely was a new staff and was not trained properly as he did not gather the other ingredients in advance. I guess he's never watched the Food Network's channel watching the chefs gather items all in advance before chopping/dicing/cooking. One reason is to avoid cross-contamination between the cooked and raw food but ah well. I ended up getting food poisoned (the morning after) because I took a few bites and tasted the burnt (but ice cold bread o-0). It was terrible and would never go back to this place. Take-out Service and Atmosphere [2/5] I was attracted to the social media and how it's organic local raised chicken. The dining area definitely has that trendy/underground aura to relax around. Payment was made through credit card transaction where the girl at the register did not ask or provide a receipt. Usually, I do not care but given how terrible the "chicken sandwich" was I regret not getting it as "proof of payment". Waited over 10-mins (which was getting really close to my Gotrain departure) for the dude to burn my ice-cold bun burger. I was starving and waited patiently but mentally took notes of his poor food handler training. Evidently, he was not certified or just didn't give an @$$ about it. I took only a few bites to discover how terrible the burnt bun was and the char-cancer-like flavour of "bbq" as he stated. Yea, okay. The girl at the register said he'll make you a new one but given the time-sensitivity of my Gotrain, I didn't have the time or want to risk getting "extra ingredients" in my burger for complaining. I dropped the burger off on the counter and ran for my Gotrain. Proper training for this place needs to be set in place or at least management to ensure the quality of the food is safe. I did not see a manager on hand as I requested to speak to one, the girl said he wasn't present. Just gave up and regretted dropping $15 on a terrible "burger". Overall [0/5] I will never be eating at this place or getting take out. Given the feedback here is on par, my experience was not a stand-alone situation. If you're ever at Union Station on York, just go to McDonald's or Starbucks. read more

The food is amazing and service is good. Nice selection of food. Can be quite loud when busy.

Went there on a Sunday afternoon with a small group. No commuter traffic at that time so service was very quick. I had the quarter rotisserie chicken which had a fair bit of bone and gristle, although it was seasoned well and quite savoury, but gone in two or three bites. I seemed to get more side (coleslaw - nothing special) than main. I'll stick to the Portuguese chicken take out joints. This place under-delivers in terms of quantity of food and is overpriced for what you get. read more

Located inside the renovated part of Union station, it is really in a perfect spot for all the commuters. However, I wasn't impressed with their signature fried chicken. The batter wad too thick for my liking, it was also really oily. I've had better fried chicken at Popeyes... Probably won't be going back. read more

First visit and probably last. 3 in our party. Food was mediocre at best. 2 of us ordered the o.g. plate (fried chicken), my daughter's was hot, mine which came b4 hers was not. Quarter rotisserie white, was like "salt bey" had a full go at it. Service was fast, which means food was being cooked ahead. My partner enjoyed her quiona salad, but my daughter's coleslaw was, meh! My fries were hot, but I'm not sure what tripled fried means? They were just fries. The free quoc and chips were ok, but ended up on the bill, before being removed after I asked. Beer and margaritas were refreshing, although my second Corona was so much colder than my first. Manager came to the table and explained that when the fried chicken is got "it's good and when it's bad it's bad" He went on to say that some people are not used to the taste of chicken that has not been frozen. 1 star for speed and another for the server. read more