Hands down one of the best fried chicken spots in New Orleans! It is always one of my first stops to eat at when visiting! I always get their two piece dark combo with fries and a honey butter biscuit. They also have great drinks and daiquiris. I love the art on the walls and the ambiance is always great. It is right off of the street so you can see beautiful New Orleans right outside as you eat your hot served meal. The service is always great as well. I have not had any problems at all, they are always nice and helpful if you don't know what you want to try off their menu. If you are ever in New Orleans, make sure to add this amazing fire chicken place to your itinerary. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Outside view - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Hands down some of the best fried chicken I've had. Willie's Chicken Shack really delivered -- the chicken was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Every bite was flavorful and fresh. The fries were hot, well-seasoned, and addictive, and don't even get me started on the honey biscuits -- soft, buttery, and slightly sweet... absolute perfection. They balanced the meal so well. Honestly? Better than Popeyes. The quality, flavor, and overall experience just hit harder. If you're in New Orleans and craving fried chicken, Willie's Chicken Shack is a must-stop. I'd 100% go back. read more

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

My true score is a 3.5 We check out Willies late night and on a random afternoon on another day. The spot was clean and the service was normal. You sot down and wait for you to be called for your food. You can either take it to go or sit down and eat it. The chicken was fresh and cooked really well. It had a perfect crisp to it. The fries were well seasoned but not soggy. I also really liked the biscuit. It definitely hit the spot. Overall we had a good experience eating here. read more

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When in new orleans, gotta come here and try their fried chicken. We got the krispy wings. It came with a biscuit. The fried chicken was freshly fried and it was a bit hot to eat at first. We had to wait for them to cool down before having a bite. The cashier lady was friendly and the interior decor looks modern with the led lights and industrial. Tip: have some cash with you to pay in order to have a little discount! read more

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I was in town and needed to pick up something, it was late,they were open. Did I think it was great,it was ok. Im not the biggest fan of honey butter biscuits. I think you could go to Popeyes and get about the same or better. The customer service was great . read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - 2 piece white with fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The chicken was fresh and really good! Service was solid, and the ambiance worked well for a grab-and-go or casual dine-in chicken spot. The daiquiris were tasty too--just wish they had a lil more kick and a lil less sweetness. read more

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Ordered: 2pc Dark Chicken Combo (~$14): thigh & drumstick served with honey glazed biscuit + fries + one dipping sauce Diet Coke bottle (~$4) Aya's take: You honestly have to go out of your way to NOT try Willie's because it's absolutely everywhere in the French Quarter. It's also hard to miss given their flashy and vibrant colors and loud music. I had Willie's once before and remember it being so good. This was our last stop in NOLA and I knew I couldn't leave without some good ol' fried chicken. The 2pc Chicken Combo gives you a taste of everything - the chicken, the fries, and the biscuit. The chicken is fried fresh and came out steaming out. The thigh is my favorite piece and this one was super juicy and tender; also super greasy but I guess what can you expect for fast food. The fries were also crispy and lightly seasoned. The honey glazed biscuit was surprising; soft, buttery, and sweet. What's not to like? It didn't hit the spot quite like last time but it was still pretty solid! Give it a try! read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - 2pc Dark Chicken Combo (~$14) & Diet Coke bottle (~$4) - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great biscuit, good fries, but underwhelming Cajun chicken tenders that lacked in seasoning. Food was piping hot though. Quite expensive read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Cajun tenders - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Willie's Chicken Skack down here in New Orleans is a bit like Kentucky Fried up in the Chicago area ... a well-respected name in a chain of chicken stores. We visited this outlet on New Year's Day 2025. Very good chicken, nicely breaded, and finish-fried to order. Nice sauces for dipping, but flaccid fries for a side. We had a four.piece dinner, a three piece tenders, and a red beans and rice. The chicken was 4 stars as was the rice. Fries only get 2 stars, while the sauces earn 3. The storefront was a long narrow room ... mostly clean, with blaring music. The bathrooms were dirty. So for ambiance they get a 2. The fella taking orders could not have been less interested ... he gets a zero. So in sum, 4 star chicken and rice, 2 star fries and ambiance, with a zip for service. All told ... 3 stars. read more

You go to a chicken place in New Orleans because: A. This isn't your first time in New Orleans. B. You want something quick because you're hungry. C. You had a po boy, red beans and rice, alligator, gumbo, bread pudding, etc., already D. All of the above. The answer is D. And I would still say skip Willie's. It's just not that good. Sorry to hate on them because people love Willie's that's either because they can't cook, they mama won't cook, and they grandma don't cook chicken: Plenty of Willie's all over so go if you need to, the positive is it's quick and you have a great choice of cold frosty drinks...that's why you really go. Oh yeah and their biscuits are good. Service was cool, but the counters were the napkins and sauces were...DIRTY. Not cool and no thanks. read more

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Great Cajun chicken tenders with a tangy BBQ sauce! Their honey biscuits are good fresh but they are hit or miss depending on when they were made. Great staff- friendly and honest. We were regulars while visiting. read more

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This is a fast food type experience. When on bourbon, stopped in for a quick late night bite. Got the shrimp poboy and jambalaya. Poboy was basic and hit the spot. Jambalaya was a bit dry, but still new to it. This place gets 4 stars because it's quick and convenient! read more

The tenders were decent. The wings were not great (too much breading, not a lot of flavor, and not tossed in anythintg). In a pinch, not horrible. But popeyes is better. read more

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I was born and raised in the city but this was my first time trying this place and it was good. Very much overpriced but that's what I would expect being in Canal Street right by Bourbon St. It's smack dab in tourist town. The person who rang up my food didn't speak very much English so asking questions was torture even with Google translate. Yet, the food came out super fast and was piping hot! Loved that. It was good too...a tad bit too salty for me but I barely add salt to anything. I think for most palates, they've hit the nail in the head. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - 6 piece wing meal - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Best daiquiris for the price. Good flavors too, I recommend the mango. Service is good and quick, even when you get food. Chicken tenders are really delicious. Vibes of the place are fun, open doors and loud music. Recommend! read more

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I visit New Orleans about 4 times a year and think Willie's Chicken is the best. On one occasion I purposely booked a connecting flight so I could go to Willie's. Over the last two years whenever I'm in NOLA and go to Willie's after 2am all they have are tenders. This is unacceptable. If you want people to have the full experience stop limiting your menu because you may anticipate less orders for full chicken service. When people visit NOLA you don't ger a second chance for a first impression. If you're open you full menu should be too. read more

Convinient as there are literally braches almost every other block. I dont know but they have the best biscuits I've ever tasted. Servings we're great for the price. Actually bigger lol Left with to go boxes as I wasnt able to finish them. Threw them in the airfryer and suprisingly, the chicken came out juicy!! read more

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Delicious chicken spot that was right by my hotel! They've got multiple locations all around the French Quarter. Prices aren't bad. I think it was around $12 for fried chicken plus the fries and biscuit. And the portion was large for me! Lots of fries! I could definitely share it next time. When I walked in, there were customers coming in and out and a few dining in. It wasn't busy which I was happy about since I was pretty hungry. But they are open late, so I'll bet it's even busier then! There's staff at the counter, but you order on the touch screen and they will give you a receipt. I didn't wait long for my food. Maybe less than 5 minutes. They still give you a number even if you're ordering take out. My fried chicken was still hot when I got to my hotel room! Delicious! Definitely a formidable rival for Popeyes. The biscuit was one of the best I've had for a franchise. It had a nice sweetness from the honey and wasn't all that dense. It seems they've got daiquiris which would be good to try next time. Can't wait to come back some day when I'm back in NOLA! read more

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Willie's were almost on every block. Very convenient to our hotel. Had a slice of pizza and some fun frozen drinks read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Pepperoni Pizza from Willie's - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Better than Popeyes? Who cares, Popeyes died years ago. Better than old Popeyes? No way, but good enough chicken in a pinch and red beans & rice was solid. Catfish was a joke. Come on Willie you can do much better! Do you even care? Tourist price gouge alert! read more

The service was fast, and I actually think Willie's is better than Voodoo Chicken. However, I didn't realize fried chicken would be so expensive here. Also, I didn't see alligator meat listed on the menu, which was surprising. The biscuits looked more like cookies, but they were way too buttery for my taste. The decor was fun and bright. Overall the atmosphere was relax and chill. read more

Had to stop by lil Wayne's spot! Chicken is good and the biscuit is fire! I wasn't a fan of the fries but that won't stop me from coming back! read more

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

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Willie's chicken shack is a bourbon street classic. While it may not be the best fried chicken in the world, it has hit the spot numerous times. The food is always hot and crispy and comes out fairly quickly. The music, open doors, and interesting decor is what initially drew me in but the food did not disappoint. Can't go wrong with a casual chicken spot. read more

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

This was my daughter's favorite go to late night after perusing Bourbon street! Her favorite was the 2 piece dark meat fried chicken meal. It was pretty good! The chicken was fresh, juicy and crispy! The only negative was that they don't substitute anything but that was ok too. It definitely served its purpose for a quick satisfying bite at the end of the day!! read more

Good fast food. Biscuits are the best part- sweet and soft, 10/10. Chicken has good flavor and is crispy. Fries are nothing special. read more

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

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Can you believe a slice of pizza and a beer costs $19.25 here? Never again, please avoid this tourist trap. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Pepperoni pizza, Stella Artois - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We went here during Mardi Gras weekend and it was so lit! The vibe was so good with their blasting music and the chicken was actually so tastyyyyy. I know it's a chain but I'd say give it a shot anyways, maybe after a late night out! :) read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Yummmmy - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Chicken wings were fresh with great ranch! Quick service. Great for a fun late night out. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - Meat Pizza - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Chicken below average not seasoned, Red Beans and Rice, was seasoned and delicious, I samples 2 daiquiris Both tasted of cheap liquor so I drank my water. I will never return to this location unless I just want red beans and rice. Descent Customer Service. Chicken was bland and I wasn't a fan of the cheap tasting frozen fries. I probably won't return. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - 4 piece with fries and side of red beans and rice. - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were hungry amd it was late. This chicken and shrimp slapped. Our server was very polite and helpful to answer all of our questions and offer suggested items. Definitley will be back. read more

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

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The restaurant is always clean, great service and we love their food! Please don't overlook this place!

This is a SOLID PLACE to come for a quick lunch Cajun fries were awesome Chicken tenders are great They sell alcohol Service is quick Music is always on point Food is reliable!! Good for late nite buzz eating lol read more

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This was a good place to grab a quick meal. The atmosphere was nice for it being on strip, and had good flavor for a slice of pizza and wings. The food came out hot and quickly. Overall a good place to go after a long night out read more

I wanted to try a frozen drink from here and settled on the margarita flavor. It was ok. Not very strong and very very cold! The staff was friendly and there was no wait. With the plethora of frozen daiquiri places in the area, I wouldn't seek it out, but would go again if walking by and in the mood for a frozen alcohol concoction. read more

Willie's Chicken Shack - 32oz drink - Chicken Wings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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While in town for a Half Marathon Race I stopped by this spot and the food was great! I got the 3pc Tender Combo which comes with fries and a biscuit. The tenders are very meaty with great flavor, the fries are seasoned well and the biscuits taste great! I highly recommend this spot with no reservation! read more

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

Good fast chicken. I ordered a two piece chicken with fries; it was made fresh and seasoned well. The prices were a little high but I'm sure it was because of the location. read more

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

Welp...AWW YEAHHH!!! Late night, like 11:30 on a Saturday night, we got hungry and walked over to Willie's Chicken Shack! For the 4 piece chicken with biscuit and fries. Biscuit was not super fresh but was tasty and I'd try another. Fries were cooked and warm but not very flavorful...but the chicken...yes yes yes...the chicken was HOT, juicy, and delicious. Breading was flavorful but not spicy nor overwhelming. Dark pieces and white pieces were all cooked consistently and would have been fine alone. Pieces were well sized without feeling either like itty bitty pigeon wings or steroid infused monstrous anomalies! There were quite a few frozen alcoholic drinks but my FM friends didn't have any and my bottled Coke Zero was cold. There is a "Willie's" sauce...did dent but certainly did not add to the experience. Would comeback for chicken for sure! read more

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On our annual trip to New Orleans, we ALWAYS stop by a Willie's Chicken Shack. The chicken was good and the drink created for me was good. I love that we quickly receive after ordering. I strongly suggest to enjoy the drink earlier during the day, drink it, then walk it off. The cashier/ bar tenders are always funny and provide great service. Also whenever we eat at a Willie's, we always enjoy a song we never heard, and enjoy it the atmosphere. Thank You for the great customer service and great food. (December 20, 2022) read more

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The food here is AMAZING! The chicken strips are soo crispy and the food comes out hot which does take a little bit of time. They only sell bottled soda and water but the daiquiris are so good and they're big. They always have really good music playing and the vibes are immaculate. I try and come every time I visit. read more

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

We had a 4 piece chicken and the 3 piece Cajun chicken strips, both came with a biscuit and fries, and a small daiquiri. The total bill was about $53. We should have walked down the street and gone to Popeye's, skipped the daiquiri, and paid half as much for a comparable meal. Although the four piece chicken was moist, the strips were dry and chewy. The service was mediocre. The music was so loud that I had to repeat myself several times while placing my order (much to the dismay of the person taking the order). We planned on eating there, but left because of the loud music. I'd pass on this place and go to another tourist dining destination with more ambience and value. read more