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    Willie's Chicken Shack

    4.0 (172 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Taelor P.

    I kept hearing about Willie's Chicken Shack if we wanted some good fried chicken. Tried it and was not disappointed. The biscuits were really good and the chicken seasoning was also really good! And there are also so many drink options to choose from - but I stayed away from the alcohol and wanted to partake in the food.

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    Aaniyah C.

    This is my favorite fried chicken spot in NOLA-10/10! I got the jumbo chicken tenders and was full after the first one . I love the variety of homemade sauces like their honey mustard, BBQ, and special sauce that resembles a spicy ranch. The homemade biscuits drizzled with honey def are the icing on the cake with the combo baskets. Service was very friendly and food came out swiftly. This is a great quick lunch stop or place for casual dining.

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    Chris N.

    Willie's is a franchise much like Popeyes which happens to be right across the street from Willie's but the difference between the two is night and day. Willie's serves up some of the best Chicken tenders I've ever had. The tenders are so juicy and piping hot and the biscuits are glazed with honey and are so delicious. Willie's is a chain but they seem to take pride in its chicken preparation. 3.5 for a chain.

    Vera W.

    Ambiance real simple... small dining space, high bench table seating. Chicken made to order, so have patience because it's always worth the wait. Service is always monotone... not bad or good... strictly business lol.... we are talking Bourbon st. No picks was to hungry and needed to feed the(you get the idea)lol... we are talking Bourbon st. again...lol! Everyone needs to try this chicken, if you're near one.

    Kayla N.

    Willie's consistently delivers excellent fried food--I typically avoid fried dishes, but this place is my irresistible indulgence whenever I'm in New Orleans. However, the pricing has become truly insane. For me and two friends, we each ordered one meal and had two alcoholic beverages total. The bill was over $100. I've never spent that much on fried chicken in my life. While the food is great, the skyrocketing cost makes me seriously question returning.

    Alex F.

    On an incredibly warm afternoon, we wanted something to cool us down. We stopped at Willie's to grab a daiquiri and we're so happy we did. It did what it needed to do and was delicious. Service was okay. Not the friendliest at the time but we were just in and out.

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    Michelle M.

    Stopped in for a late night snack at this NOLA favorite. Located in the heart of Bourbon Street, so of course it's open late. What I appreciated is that everything is made to order. You have to wait, but it's worth it because the food is served piping hot. They have red beans and rice, but we didn't try those. We had the catfish and the chicken and both were very good. We enjoyed the honey butter biscuits that are sweet, soft and tasty. The fries were crispy, delicious and well flavored. They also have lots of daiquiris to choose from and you can mix the flavors. I definitely recommend for a yummy yet unhealthy meal because it's definitely deep fried goodness.

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    Diana V.

    The food was good. Chicken was crispy and had a great flavor. The French fries were average. The employees were courteous. Plenty of room and multiple locations.

    Ashlee C.

    Some of the best fried chicken. It is served hot and fresh! Good service and clean restaurant! Great for a quick bit on Bourbon. The Honey butter bread is delicious and frozen cocktails are a great addition to any meal. If enjoying bourbon and need a quick bite this is definitely the move!

    Janay D.

    If you're strolling down Bourbon Street and craving something delicious, Willie's Chicken Shack delivers every time. While the name might be all about chicken, let me put you on to their fried fish--crispy, flaky, and seasoned to perfection. It's the kind of golden goodness that melts in your mouth and reminds you why Southern food is undefeated. The fries are the perfect companion--hot, salty, and fresh--and when you pair it all with one of their frozen daiquiris? Chef's kiss! The vibes here are unbeatable: quick service, great energy, and food that's worth coming back for. Pro tip: Order the fried fish basket, and don't skip the hot sauce--it's a game-changer. #BourbonStreetEats #FriedFishDoneRight #WilliesChickenShack #LouisianaFlavor

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    We landed in Newawlins and were starving but looking for good chicken. Highly recommend, crispy, fresh, not super greasy. Delish!

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    4 months ago

    Had a decent lunch here. Chicken, of course. I was disappointed that they only had dinner rolls and not biscuits.

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    2 months ago

    Absolutely perfect late night chicken. Make sure you try the red beans and rice too. I stop by on every trip diet bourbon st

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    7 months ago

    Chicken is always bangin! Friendly service. Fun atmosphere. Honey biscuits are amazing

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    3 months ago

    Great for a late night snack after cocktails meal. Chicken was pretty good. Nothing fancy!

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    9 months ago

    Chicken was dry and the thin slice catfish fry too soft and oily!! Service was ok It was clean.

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    OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked…read morefor. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting.

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