Late at night and need food ASAP! Lucky for me I was able to pop in and get something. I've avoided this place at all cost but it was this or nothing. It was a great vibe, people were friendly and enjoying themselves, the DJ had people on their feet dancing. They only had chicken tenders available so I got it and it was good. I don't think I've ever seen tenders that big before. I'm not sure why never wanted to eat here. I'm happy I did. read more

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Just a single visit from an outta towner, but happy I found WCS on Yelp. The 4 piece chicken ( $20 ) looked like the most chicken for the money. Served with well cooked seasoned fries. We were quoted 20 minutes and looks like they dredge and fry to order. Patience is rewarded as the chicken was cooked perfectly! Nice crispy light exterior and fully cooked through. Fry cook, dropped the order tablside with a smile and a biscuit rolled onto the table. He grabbed it quickly and said he'd bring another. I said no problem give it back, I'm not wasting it. Then he brought two extras, got me! My wife said "Louisiana fried chicken" and I was like heck yeah it is. Gotta hit it with the Crystal hot sauce which is so on point. Had a 151 rum hurricane daiquiri which was boozy and just perfect blended consistency. Dining room is big and "rustic". Definitely very good execution and service , but that biscuit needs some fluffing up, was a little dense for my taste. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Hurricane - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were in Faubourg Marigny to hear some live jazz, and passed by this location of Willie's Chicken Shack. I can't say that any of us were particularly hungry, but we were intrigued by the colorful interior and DJ playing really, really loud music, so we decided we had to go in and try it. First, let me say that this place has me looking in every direction. At first glance it looks like a lot of graffiti art, but when you look closely there's some pretty cool things to see. I couldn't even tell you what the lighting fixtures were made of, but I know they are amazing! There's a second room with a DJ. The music was so loud we could hardly speak to each other but even though this is just fast food, somehow it just fit with this place. The two girls at the counter were less than friendly. Kind of felt like they thought they were doing us a favor taking our order. On the other hand, a young man came out to explain that we would have to wait 15 minutes for one of our orders, or he could just give us the white meat portion. He was very accommodating, helpful, and polite. They had several chicken meal choices to choose from, all served with fries and a really delicious biscuit. It was also traditional Cajun sides, like red beans and rice, that you can order, but we didn't get any. We were just ordering out of curiosity and we're hungry at all. There were a whole lot of mixed cocktail machines with pretty big selection that Frozen cocktails. We had been drinking all night and decided to pass. The chicken was fine. Honestly nothing to write home about. Same for the fries. This tasted like standard fast food chicken and fries. While the food was nothing special and maybe earns 3 stars, they definitely earn a star for the interior. This place is definitely a feast for the eyes, so I'm glad we stopped in. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Sign outside - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nothing stood out. The food was just alright and nothing more. It was bland. But I appreciate how hot it came out. We only ate here because it was relatively cheap compared to other restaurants in the area, and we wanted something quick. The 3 piece tender meal was bigger than I expected. Not that I even wanted to finish my portion. I hate wasting food, but I genuinely would rather my money go to waste than to finish my meal. And there was someone tweaking in the corner. I would say people probably come here for the daiquiris, but those were okay too. I guess if you're looking for mediocre food and drinks in the area, maybe you'll like this place. I mean you'll definitely fill up your stomach and get crunk, but don't expect to come to flavor town over here. The only reason I didn't give below 3 stars is because the place was clean, and the food was edible. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I'm 1000% comparing this against Voodoo Chicken, forewarning. For the price point, I expected way more flavor with my food but realistically, it tasted like the equivalent of fresh Popeye's. No special sauce and nothing to note with their tender meal. But vibes?? That's a different story. I came here after midnight on a Friday and the music was BLASTING, people were dancing, and it was an overall amazing experience. Workers were quick with orders and polite, so it's literally such a shame that the food didn't slap the way I thought it would. read more

Not what I expected. The catfish was a good serving size, fried, but lacked flavor. That was disappointing. I expected more flavor. The biscuits were delicious. I love the honey butter on top. The fries were ok. They would have been better if they were crispier. On the other hand my husband got the fried chicken and he thought it was delicious. It was crispy, moist, and flavorful. I tried it and it was really good. They should have used the same flavoring with the cat fish. I even tried hot sauce on it and that didn't work. If you are looking for a good size chicken serving get the breast and wing. The breast was huge, the wing was tiny. I would not recommend the cat fish. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Catfish or shrimp are the fish options - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

They said this was the best chicken in New Orleans, but I beg to differ... The food seriously lacked seasoning. It was just fried bread wrapped around either chicken or catfish--no real flavor, just texture. The fries were good, mainly because they had some crisp and a hint of seasoning. Honestly, the biscuit ended up being the best thing in the box, which says a lot. I had the catfish combo, and I'm not even convinced that was actual catfish--it just tasted like fishy breading. My friends had chicken (one wings, one the white meat combo) and felt the same way: bland and underwhelming. I also got a large daiquiri and didn't taste a single drop of liquor. For the size I ordered, I should've felt at least something, but nothing. Same for my friends who got smaller ones. Total waste. I spent over $40 for a meal and drink that didn't deliver at all. To top it off, the customer service was awful. The young man at the counter acted like it was a burden to answer simple questions or hand us condiments--which, by the way, were oddly placed on the pizza side of the store, nowhere near where the actual real food is served. Makes no sense. The only bright spot was the guy cooking--he was solo in the back and clearly trying his best, so props to him. But it still doesn't make up for how mediocre everything else was. Maybe other Willie's locations are better, but this one was NOT it. If you're in the area and hungry early in the day, I get the temptation--but save your money and wait for somewhere better to open. Wouldn't go back. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Famous where? Famous to who? Famous says who? This shit was so unseasoned. - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Willie's Chicken Shack is alright with me!! The fried chicken tenders and the sweet buttery biscuits will have you dancing in your seat! The chicken tenders are more like a whole fried chicken breast and they win for that! There are lots of menu options but I decided to keep it simple. They also have the famous slushies here if that's something that you're into! Just like most of the places in Nawlins', the prices here are reasonable! The vibe at Willies is vibing! What's better than jamming to hip hop and sitting by a picture of lil Wayne while you devour your food? Not much. The employees here are also a vibe! Everyone was friendly and seemed to enjoy working there! Lots of good eats and photo ops at this location!! I'll be back if I'm in the area again!! read more

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Ten out of ten, no notes! Listen, if you want it hot, fresh, and seasoned, this is the place to be. I've never seen so many people chewing away happily in blissful silence in one place. The food is cooked to order so there's a bit of a wait but it's definitely worth it. While you're waiting, grab an adult slushy and have yourself a good night! I love it here and will definitely be back. read more

After leaving a jazz club on Frenchmen Street, my boyfriend asked me what I wanted to eat. It was late, I was a little buzzed, and all I could think about was chicken tendies. He was in the middle of telling me how we likely weren't going to find chicken tendies at that hour, when we walked by Willie's Chicken Shack -- and, as it says in the Bible, "it was so." We both ordered 3 piece meals... tendies, fries, and cornbread... and neither of us could resist the wall of daiquiris. The guy who took our order offered us samples, and even recommended mixing flavors. So, we settled on piña colada X mango, and neither of us was mad about it! Important detail: these slushies are largely Bacardi 151, so if you're not careful, you will turn into a slushy as well. Inside was a fun vibe, booths were a little sticky, but it felt appropriate. We also were treated to a flash-mob style brass band outside, which honestly made the experience even more memorable. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Artistic murals adorn this place all over the walls. It's very vibrant! And creates a cool ambiance. The atmosphere is equally matched with the tender chicken pieces done to perfection and tastes fresh. Kids had a good time eating here. The service was ok, and we had no issues. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Interestingly, they have several venues on Bourbon Street. Willie's chicken is on Bourbon Street, the 600 block. Eclectic venue specializing in Daiquiri's . I went for the 151 Rum laced drink. The smallest one was $14. Very refreshing but be careful to consume carefully or you will definitely get a "brain-freeze." Actually, I went there for some fried chicken gizzards but they did not have any so I settled for the red beans and rice which also came with bits of sausage. Very tasty read more

Came here to grab some drinks. They have plenty of space and the food smells great. I got a frozen drink and it tasted good. Love the decor of the venue. read more

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Nah, dude. Overcharged for cold fries and chicken. Go anywhere else for better food at half the price.

So its a good quick bite if you are visiting Bourbon street or frenchmen street in New orleans- Stays open till late- Food is good for snacking-Fries were great. Will always see traffic in and out of it. Fried chicken was among good ones in fast food joints. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nicest Willie's in NOLA! I didn't catch his name, but there was a wonderfully friendly person managing the front register at this Willies. I'm kicking myself for not asking, but he was so helpful. Here's how.... I needed to put in an order that could feed 13 people, 2 of which were vegetarians. This gentleman put together the *ULTIMATE* order for 13 people. It worked out perfect and we got to taste a bunch of their offerings. My favorite of all the options was the Chicken Tenders. Each order gets you 3 pieces. Their are cajun-style fried strips, served with fries, that include a honey glazed biscuit and one dipping sauce. PRO-TIP: The dipping sauce options are: Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Tartar Sauce, Ketchup, and Hot Sauce. You can always ask for more, but some do have a small fee. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Menu - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Came to Willie's for a late night meal after leaving a bar nearby in the Frenchmen area. This was my first time trying as I heard it is a NOLA staple. I got the Cajun wings (since that was all they had left for the night) and it came with a biscuit. It took a while for our food to come out because it was busy even at 1am. I ordered a daiquiri which was really delicious. The chicken did not disappoint! It was so good! I'd definitely go again when in NOLA! read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Daiquiri - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you've had a drink or two & are looking for something quick & good.. stop in! The chicken is always fresh & good! I only ever order a 2 piece meal but on my last two visits they have been sold out of chicken! That has forced me to try the tenders & wings which are good! Can't go wrong here for a late night snack! read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Tenders - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is super laid back. The staff are super friendly. The chicken is amazing, seasoned to perfection. Perfect golden brown. The red beans and rice is a must get. The drinks here are also really good. read more

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If you're in the mood for some delicious chicken wings and classic sides, Willie's Chicken Shack is a solid choice. The flavors and quality of their dishes make for a satisfying meal if you're looking for something quick to eat. The menu posted on the wall was pretty extensive, but we were given a smaller menu to choose from. Willie's is your average chicken chain, nothing super special that stands out in my opinion. Service was great and the restaurant offered plenty of seating and music to enjoy while eating your meal. read more

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Call the HEALTH DEPARTMENT!!! Totally unsanitary !! Watched an employee dump trash outside come back & put trashbag in can and proceed to grab gloves to make food. When I questioned those actions she then went to the sink to "wash" her hands with just water. We canceled our order and went somewhere else! If that goes on in plain view I would hate to see what they do where we can't see them!! read more

Great food served fresh and hot! Service was fast and the ambiance is super chill. I deviated from chicken and got the Cajun catfish which is really good and the fries were really tasty...will be back read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Cajun catfish - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We swung into Willie's Chicken Shack before heading to a Jazz Club on Frenchman St. The place was not busy but had a few patrons in there. The tables that were open were all dirty and needed to be wiped down. The person that took our order gave the impression that we were annoying her and/or interrupting her day. She stayed at the counter and played on her phone the entire time. The person who was cooking the food was hustling so props to them. The food came out fairly quickly. And there was nothing wrong with it but nothing that was mind blowing either. Just basic chicken, red beans and rice, biscuit and fries. Just basic. Not bad just not some place I would seek out again in the future. Eventually the person who took our order came around the counter and apparently very begrudgingly wiped down the tables. So all in all it was fine. But not necessary to go back. read more

After a lot of drinking, yummy fried food it is! My boyfriend and I split a 4 piece box of chicken. It came with fries and a biscuit. All was delish! The chicken was crispy and yummy, fries had good seasoning and the biscuit was sweet. Definitely a good meal to soak up all the alcohol. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Literally one of my best experiences in NOLA. Donte - one of the employees - was excellent in service and made me feel like family. His hospitality was a reflection of the southern hospitality I continue to experience in this city. Food is amazing and hits the spot. Drinks do damage. Don't think about - come thru. read more

Great late night food spot. Food came out nice and hot. The art on the wall was def a vibe. The service was good. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Art (lil Wayne) - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a settle meal, because what we wanted we didn't get to have due to the crazy hours of Willie maes. So we went to Frenchman street to see what we can get into down there, and this was there so we decided to settle on this. Ehhh... I'm assuming it's a regular chicken spot. Nothing spectacular about this chicken. To my own opinion, Popeyes is better. They also were out of all sides with the exception of fries. So i wasn't able to try much. But just blah... and ehhh... don't think I'll return here. See pics below. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - 2 piece chicken with fries and biscuit. - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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After checking out a few of the jazz bars on the Frenchmen Street and a few drinks in your system, the next thing to do is eat some food! This place was open late and was the perfect food to eat. There's just something about eating fried chicken late at night. Willie's Chicken Shack also sells adult beverages like those slushies that you see everyone walking down the street with. As far as the chicken goes, for being a chain (I think), it's pretty darn good chicken. The chicken, the fries, and the biscuit was exactly what we needed after a night out on Frenchmen street. It's a bonus that this place is open late too! read more

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Maybe it was the grenades talking, but this food hits the spot. It wasn't anything extraordinary or stellar, but at 1:30am after bar hopping and you need food, this place sure tasted right! The fried chicken was quite tasty, just a bit on the greasier side than I usually have had. Red beans and rice were not bad, I enjoyed those. Bisquit I got was a bit dry though. At 1pm for lunch I probably wouldn't choose here, but for the time and vibe of a Friday night out, this is the place to go! 3 stars because it's still good and decent food, but it's just greasy fast food and not the cleanest dining area in the late night hours. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - the menu - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This chicken wasn't that good. There is no salt in the place. What kind of fried chicken joint doesn't have salt?? Ive wondered if its just a front to launder money? read more

Great spot if you want some spicy chicken & fries...get the Willie's sauce to add to your full Willie's Experience! Fast service and really good chicken! read more

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I mean it's the one joint that's open when everything else closes during a pandemic. Accidentally arrived on spring break and had no idea. Lines out the door for every restaurant I wanted to go to and then it all shut down at 10 by 11:30 finally found a spot that was open. All that was left that they were offering was fried chicken tenders. They forgot to mention that it came with fries and a biscuit because she literally said we are only serving chicken tenders. So, super hungry us ordered two 5 pieces of chicken tenders. Did not know that it came with more food so we way-overpaid for the amount of food that we could actually eat and that was a disappointing waste of money. Also if I knew there were fries I would have been eating that on the walk home to our room. The fries were soggy and cold within 10 minutes. The biscuit over baked and hard, but the chicken was perfect of course. read more

Was needing some late night eats on Frenchman Street, and Willie's delivered. Two piece meal was really good. Chicken was juicy, service was good, nice. Absolutely A-Okay. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Willie's Chicken Shack 2 piece dark chicken with biscuit and french fries. Sid fried Chicken with crisp batter and juicy chicken. The biscuit was very good, could taste a bit of honey, but could have used so.e ho ey to pour over which would make it the bomb. read more

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Horrible service Cooking food to save for the workers instead of the patrons who are in the line . The waitress is so concerned with hitting on the other guys in line, the true patrons who are trying to order are left without food. Thank you so much for nothing . Please do not frequent as they push the persons ready to pay money to the establishment out of the place. Horrible read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Horrible food place - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Pretty cool little spot. Stopped for a drink and a snack while shopping. The adult drinks are a bit strong (not a bad thing you can just taste the liquor in the drink, if you don't like this, it's your warning). The fries were really good. Staff was nice and friendly. Nice little spot in general to rest, people watch or do whatever you please. read more

Pretty good chicken. The marinate was on point and I love that it was tried to order. Crispy and hot. Also the service was nice. I'd come back. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Crispy, hot and delicious - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Listen! When you think you need to spend the evening in a darkly lite exclusive restaurant, you are missing the true NOLA experience. You go to Willie's for a server recommended slushee mix, a 2 piece dark meat chicken box and the sounds of a street brass band on the side. read more

Red beans and rice on point. Delish and spicy! Service was great. Host helped me find just the right daiquiri. Casual setting. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Red beans and rice - Soul Food Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fresh tasty chicken. Flavorful crunchy wings, breast and thighs. Side dishes were good too. Everyone was nice and polite. I will be back.