Reviews of Honey Butter Fried Chicken (Restaurant)

3361 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States

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REVIEWS OF Honey Butter Fried Chicken IN Illinois

DeLia Micu

The patio is the best! So extra points for that. It’s roomy and in the back rather than by the street where all the fumes from the passing cars add to your meal. We tried the chicken strips - very tasty and tender. The Caesar salad was good. The coleslaw (with kale) was ok - it had some flavor we didn’t care for, might have been fennel. Would come again for the food and the patio! :)

Oscar Lopez

This place is super awesome. The place makes you feel right at home. The chicken tastes great and they have a decent selection on the menu. They offer decent wages to their staff which is great and rare in the restaurant industry. The aesthetic of the place has a home kitchen vibe, and the patio area is pretty cool with overhanging lights. Overall, I'd consider this place one of those hidden gems of Chicago.

Anthony Miroballi

Food is very good. I really like the OG chicken sandwich and be sure to get extra corn bread and honey butter

Nick Wong

Great tasting fried chicken and quality fast service. Their sides are each great in flavor and unique. The portions may seem a little small when you receive your order, but after 2 wings and a side (not to mention the corn bread that automatically comes with your chicken) you are surprisingly full. From ordering to sitting down, it may take only about 5 minutes to receive your food, 10 minutes tops which I think is pretty fast given the quality of the meal. Only complaint is that the place is pretty small so if you come during peak times you can be waiting a while to find a seat since it's pretty popular now. So do plan ahead for that by coming before or after peak times. They also offer take out too! If you aren't trying the honey butter with the chicken and corn bread, you're wasting your money and time here because that's the whole point of this great place!

Abdelrahman Alteneiji

The only good thing is the creamy corn . Everything else was average .

Lucas Vang

My fav location for chicken. good place to relax and unwind. will surely make a return trip.

Ivan Martinez

Delicious.. soooooo yummy! Seriously I am a big fried chicken fan and this place has one of the best in town! We found it by coincidence but I am so glad we did. We went there for brunch and tried the biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles.. it was delicious! They have a great patio in the back to chill and enjoy the nice summer. Super attentive and friendly staff!! Definitely coming back

Keith Johnston

This place is amazing.... the food is off the charts, the service is great, and easy street parking.

Daren Daniel

I've been here a few of times now. The chicken is great. They have a flavor of the month along with the regular menu. And a Wednesday wing special. I will be coming back again.

Bob D

Won't say the food is bad, it wasn't anything I'd tell people to go out of their way for. I am guessing they used quality chicken because the price was a bit steep.

Power Button Revelations

Hands down one of the best friend chicken spots I have ever been to. Chicken is juicy, lightly spiced and has a fantastic crunch. The breading actually sticks to the chicken. The honey butter is simple but tastes amazing on the chicken and the biscuits.

Aaron Sawyer

Might be the best friend chicken I have ever had. No bone breasts. Side of kimchi. Terrific staff and they are paid right. Don't believe the lie - the honey butter goes best on the cornbread. :)

Tenai Woods

Great place, great food. I think the sides are a bit over priced for the portion size

Rebecca Lowenthal

This place is delicious! First time trying for a block party last week and we were impressed. That chicken melts in your mouth.

Jason Haddad

Holy deliciousness! I want to run in again just because! Pimento Mac and cheese, grits, so many yummy options!!

Sonia Vasquez

Friendly, fast service. Good homie food but over my price range for what I got.

Mandy Cosme

Terrible service: please allow your customers to settle on a seat before serving drinks or food instead of while they wait in line. Allowing minors to be settled around the bar. Needs major seating rearrangement in order for everyone to be comfortable not only to eat but to wait to be seated.

Rachel Moreno

My preferred place for chicken. service is always timely even when they have a full house. had a friend come into town and she asked me to take her here again.

Nicholle Willis

Chicken wasn’t anything too special tbh, but the strawberry dump cake I got was amazinnnggggg, which is why I gave this place 4 stars instead of 3. The cornbread hexagonals were really cute and yummy with the honey butter!

Kathleen Silman

Lovely restaurant! Dog friendly, enter via Roscoe St. entrance, wooden gate opens out to street. Must go inside to front of restaurant to order, they will give you a number to place on the table of your choice, either inside or on back patio, and they bring your food and drinks to your table. They have dog bowls for the pups and a magnetic wall with letters for kids to keep themselves entertained! Cocktails start at $9 and beers start at$6. Brunch, lunch and dinner menu! Tipping isn't allowed as they say it should be expected!

John S.

Food is ok but nowhere near worth the 25$ price tag for a chicken sandwich. A side. Some biscuits. I’m not even close to being cheap, it’s just completely outrageous. Save yourself 1/2 the money and get a Popeyes chicken sandwich. This place will be out of business when its mystique runs dry.

sheila morales

The only reason I came here is because my boyfriend wanted to try on your chicken spot after seeing this place on Instagram. Honestly I was very hesitant because the food didn't really look like all that. mashed potatoes were okay but I feel like they could have had a little more salt. Mac and cheese was not that great. They are using some type of orange cheese and it just isn't my type. My boyfriend had the OG chicken sandwich and I have the honey Buffalo. I feel like my honey buffalo chicken sandwich was overpowered by all the other condiments in it and I couldn't even taste the chicken. Also the chicken seemed kind of wet? I guess because of all the condiments. All in all I don't know if $55 is worth it for 2 people. Ive been to Fry the Coop and I feel like that was better honey butter fried chicken for a better price rather than here.

Marty Badiola

I've eaten here many times before but never for weekend brunch. Biscuits and Gravy included a small fried chicken breast and scrambled egg! Just another solid meal at HBFC!!

kimberly wojtesky

Not worth the price i have had better for less money

Rob Lennon

Honestly this is arguably the best fried chicken I've ever had. I didn't take a picture of it because i was. Too busy shoving it into my mouth. I also had no idea it came with butter. Chicago I love you and I want to eat this forever

Omar Colón

Nice local restaurant with a very hip culture and environment. Most of the time there is a wait for you will not be on the line foe more than 5-10 minutes. It’s a small place, though.

Jason Scheidts

Ordered a plain honey butter fried chicken sandwich and the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. The sandwich was good and I'm sure all their variations on the sandwich are delicious but the Mac and cheese was one of the best things I've ever eaten. I was merely passing through Chicago and I'm making a special stop on the way back just to get that Mac and cheese again. So good I might even get two orders. The bar in the back seemed pretty chill and the patio space seems like it would be nice in better weather.

Rusty Shackleford

I'm so disappointed as I had high hopes for this place. Good location, cool vibe, creative looking menu, etc. But, the fried chicken was some of the most boring, average-tasting fried chicken I've had anywhere. It's not even made to order, which is a big red flag when it comes to fried anything, as I received my two pieces of chicken within a minute of ordering, and they weren't piping hot out of the fryer and clearly had been sitting. For $9 you get two tiny pieces of chicken, and quite frankly I don't care how GMO-free and responsibly raised chicken is when it's completely devoid of flavor, in terms of both the meat and the coating. You don't need to go far or even try hard to find a better place for fried chicken, and dare I say several of the common fast-food chains actually do a better job than this spot which is incredibly disappointing. The pricing isn't great either, since your options are $9 for a drumstick and a small breast, which I'd barely call a snack, or $17 for 4 pieces which is closer to an actual meal. And all the sides are about $5, which makes this some of the most expensive fried chicken in the city. Sorry, but you're nowhere close to Atlas Chicken Shack, or Brenda's Chicken Coop, or hell, even Harold's or Cane's. On the plus side, the little cornbread guys were quite good.

Rosa McGill

What a delight! I went 90 blocks out of my way to try HBFC, and it was absolutely worth it. The OG chicken sandwiches were moist, juicy, well-seasoned, and topped with a great tangy slaw. We tried the pimento mac and the creamed corn with Thai green curry, both of which were delicious. I finished off with a honey vanilla rum milkshake (with a very generous pour). I would go back every day this week for more, if I could.

Shirley Zarate

It was good... the drinks were expensive & really small. Brunch was good but not filling. I would definitely go back again and try something else.

Kim Ellison

The buffalo mac n cheese can't be beat, but everything is delicious here. Cute decor and nice staff.

Marc DeLay

The chicken is just so darn good. And the biscuits and the drinks.

Eddie Medrano

So good, even the bees cannot help themselves! The pesto Mac n cheese is probably the best thing this fine city has to offer. Oh, and the chicken ain't bad either.

Calvin Yung

Worth the wait after two years wanting to visit but couldn't due to work related tradeshows downtown Chicago. Sooooo good!! You guys rock!!

thelaser69

I'm not a huge chicken lover, but I love this place. All the sides are fantastic too. Also, the service is great. You typically see the same people working, so I think they're treated well and it shows. The only downside is that the wait for a table is sometimes long, but I've always had the food come out quickly.

Cher Yang

Wanna set the expectations right. I moved from Atlanta here. So my expectation for biscuit and gravy is definitely high; one is because I miss the dish and the other is i like fried chicken. But the fried chicken strip was not juice and the biscuit is not as soft as I anticipated. But the seasonal mimosa was great. So I added another star for it. (Maybe I just have to order fried chicken sandwich anyway.)

Adam Barney

The chicken is well prepared, and the selection is definitely all its own... very tasty, but very rich. They use good ingredients, so it's a little pricier than many fried chicken spots, but only because they are higher quality. Just know that the butter chicken comes with LOTS of butter.

Shane Bugbee

Damn the chicken butter sandwich is... TO DIE FOR. So good.

Adam Wilson

I was listening to an episode of something-or-other on NPR where they were discussing reinventing Chicago-style Pizza (good luck with that) and they had mentioned Honey Butter Fried Chicken. I was in the neighborhood working so I figured I'd stop in and check it out at first. Initially I was discouraged by the cost of the basket of chicken strips then I saw the basket of chicken strips and I was pleasantly surprised the quantity of chicken, the atmosphere, the cost, and the great taste all added up to five star experience. I highly recommend this place to Chicago natives and visitors from abroad!

Lily Berry

Delicious food and great drinks. Great place for families with little one's and as a hang out place.

Teri Pham

The food was great, service was fast and attentive, place is also cozy and a bit on the smaller side. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the high prices. My bf and I each only have 2 small side dishes and 6 pieces of wings to add up quickly to $50. Its a great place to check out but I wouldn't go there often for the sake of my wallet.

C T

Tasty and you get a decent portion of food for the price.

Allison Behrens

Purely amazing food. Definitely will come back! The gluten-free chicken tenders are FANTASTIC!

Kevin Knight

Amazing fried chicken, small but good brew selection. Outdoor patio is great as and stays open later than most with patio lights

Jon Grebner

Hands down the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever had. Knowledgeable and helpful staff, compassionate food acquisition, a quick moving line, and compostable straws just make Honey Butter that much better. You won’t want to miss this sandwich.

Ya Yajesu

3 stars because the food was good as hell. But I have to say that the Asian girl with the Thailand shirt in really killed our mood. She didn’t smoke once and seemed so disconnected. Wouldn’t go back simply because of the service.

Da_ Crouch

It was one of the best places ever the food is great and the people are very nice

Jorge Landa

Food is delicious! Two options between eating outside or inside. Just watch the time you go because it can get busy.

Ian Walker

Had the OG and slaw. The word is premium. Sandwich was 9$ but huge with lots of chicken and a delicious flavor combination. The slaw was solid though I do question the texture resulting from the addition of the kayle

Danny Sanchez

Great patio, yummy food, good beers and drinks.

Sean Henry

Chicken was delicious and sides we're good as well. Really unique take on fried chicken. The staff is friendly and helpful. The patio area is really wonderful in the summer.

Aimee O

Delicious doesn't begin to cover it. Plus, they treat their employees exactly right, ie living wage and benefits im told, making it a place we should all support.

Jeffrey Maitland

Food is great but over priced. Ambience is nice and the patio is great

Andrea V

I probably come here once every other week, but honestly one of my favorite places in Chicago. Definitely not gonna see your Popeyes, KFC, or Harold's Chicken prices but it is damn good. I'm no fried chicken connoisseur but there's a reason this place is highly rated

Nicole DeGeorge

So delicious. I wasn't overly into the Mac and cheese but I think I'm in the minority on that. Amazing biscuits

kim vanmeter

We loved it.. definitely will go back!

miguel chang

If you are looking for a fried chicken place, this is one of the best or the BEST OF ALL. The atmosphere is very cozy, the service is fast, but as this place is very busy you will probably have to make a line to ask for a table, however the ordering system in the cashier is quick. For people who like to eat alone, well we advise this place, because you share a table. I seemed to be in a camp hehe. But I love it and the chicken is second to none and the homemade Lemonade is deliciously.

Matthew Oestreicher

Can't go wrong with any choices. Taco Tuesdays are amazing. Good beer. Wonderful outdoor space. Enough room for kids to run around outside.

Angel Santiago

My experience at honey butter Fried Chicken was not all that as I expected. As a food blogger and a chef I was expecting the restaurant to be filled with life and expecting an aroma of the food. I was very shocked that the restaurant was empty and didn't have a Aroma food smell. I have seen lots of other food bloggers talk about this place and they gave it good reviews. The food overall was very tasty and the price off the food was a little crazy. Like two wings for $10. That's why I came on a Wednesday for the 10 wings for $10. When I received my sweet tea the beverage was warm not cold. Also the soda from the soda machine had a man after aftertaste that was not that Pleasant. Will I ever come back to the place? Maybe? Overall it was an experience to try and I recommend people to try it if they like it or not. If I do come back the next time I would like to try thire chicken sandwich.

Rima Dek

small space and the wait can be long depending on the time, but it is cozy and you can easily skip the line and go place an order at the to-go window. It tastes soooo good, so worth the wait - definitely recommend!

Carnell Haskins

Chicken was outstanding. The sides were average. Could do much better with the sides.

Ian Lever

the food is awesome! highly recommend. one of the best places for fried chicken I have had in chicago.

Shalonda Pettigrew

Didn't care for the 2 piece I had. The pieces reminded me of KFC's chicken & I REALLY hate KFC's chicken. I'm giving it 2 stars because my son was very happy with his OG sandwich. I will not be back.

David Sherman

This place is amazing. The chicken is warm and fresh. It's served many different ways. The drinks are different and tasty. This is a place you want to go. I only review The best-of-the-best. Don't think about it, just go eat here. My advice? Take it and don't look back, it'll be the best decision you've made in a long time. Share and like.

Joseph Henley

Delicious! Unique and eco- friendly. Very impressed with the flavors and options. Not a quick run in as everything is made fresh. Outdoor seating was excellent and portions were satisfying. Can't wait to return!

itsbettyann l

Oh my gosh. I was so excited to eat here, granted I only found it by accident. Ordered the honey butter fried chicken with honey butter biscuits. A side of creamed corn in green Thai curry and a buffalo Mac and cheese topped with honey butter fried chicken strips. I would go back again 10/10. Very tasty and filling.

Damian Mcgee

Ok location for delicious Chicken. Stopped in on a Monday I think. Prices are appropriate for the quality. Feels like a place in Los Angeles I liked.

Jessica Petersen

I love the vibe of the whole place. The patio is awesome and I truly love that the tip is included in the pricing. The food was also good.

Raul Urquiza

Nothing to say that hasn’t been said. The food, drinks,ambiance are all worth checking out if you’re in the area

Janice Belen

First time! I liked just about everything. Especially the wings, cornbread & mac n cheese. The fried chicken was just ok for me, which I expected to be the best on the menu. The only reason gave 1 star off.

Andrea Conway

This place is amazing! The chicken is really delicious, and the honey butter adds the perfect touch. The order is made to order so it is hot on the plate. The mini corn muffins are good too. The staff is very friendly and easy to engage. They consistently check in to make sure that everything is up to par, and it was! I will definitely come back.

B K

I knew it when I saw the homogeneous line out the door at the intersection of Roscoe and Elston-- this place is an overrated gentrified beer bar with (barely) average bar food. The basket of chicken strips looked like a day old fish fry, and it was indeed dry and flavorless with a thin coating of breading. The kale cole slaw had trendy pomegranate waste on top and again tasted like nothing. The sauces might as well have come from KFC. This place is more evidence of how Americans will flock to anything that offers an appearance of authenticity combined with a bar.

Emily Shen

This place had been on the TOP of my to-visit list for the last four years, so I was super hyped when I finally came. We came on Saturday at 3pm, and the place was (surprisingly?) packed with a line almost out the door. Luckily, it moved quickly while we browsed the super cute menu, and the ordering process was fast and easy. We waited about 20 minutes, a bit long imo, for our 4-piece chicken, pimento mac 'n cheese, and kale and cabbage slaw. The chicken with honey butter was average. It was very thickly battered, didn't have flavor, and just a tad bit dry. The whipped honey butter tasted just as I would imagine. We got some honey mustard as well, and I actually preferred that to the honey butter. The pimento mac 'n cheese was cheesy without being too thick, and the kale and cabbage slaw gave us the freshness that we needed in the meal. The corn muffin was quite crumbly and tasted great with everything. Leaving Honey Butter I felt a bit underwhelmed, especially with the hype and after paying almost $40 for the food, but I was still satisfied I got to try this place out. The food is good, but don't expect anything mind-blowing. PS. Although this was an order-first-and-seat-yourself place, it was nice to see signs that said no need to tip because they pay their employees reasonable wages!

Peter Kleinhenz

Incredible food, good service, and reasonable prices. Highly recommend making a stop here!

Edwin Lopez

I love going to this restaurant with my girlfriend. It’s a lovely little place with delicious food. We love getting the honey butter fried chicken sandwiches and other times we get the 4 piece chicken meal. Both are ridiculously good.

Kaleb Lutterman

Best chicken in the world! I could visit chicago just for this food

Rich Landgraff

Excellent chicken menu. Honey Butter Fried is out of the ordinary. Comfortable patio and two dinning rooms. Large number of chicken items and sides make for a excellent choice of comfort food. A comfort food experience. Good physical area for comfort dinning. Patio is large. Order your food and it is delivered to your table. Good for groups. Street parking seems adequate.

Braeden Shimkus

Best chicken I've ever had in my life, go here whenever I'm in chicago

Kieran Schoaf

Can't figure out if the seasonings on the chicken are so good, or the fact that there is butter melted on top of the chicken. Either way I would highly recommend coming here for a quick bite. It is a high quality fast food restaurant.

Kevin i

The good: honey butter and the drinks. Chicken was moist. The bad, chicken wasn’t great and the price was horribly out of line with the value. This place really thinks it’s better than it is. I’ve had amazing fried chicken in Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina etc, this doesn’t come close. For better overall taste and value check out Korean fried chicken places around Chicago

Dani Jones

The chicken is great, especially with that delicious honey butter. Service was friendly and fast! Also, I really like the interior of the restaurant. It's a fun space. Definitely try the corn!

Jennifer Wiczer

We have taken all of our friends here that come in from out of town. This is THE place to enjoy purely excellent food.

A Leon -Huerta

The fried chicken is bomb here. They have a rotating brunch menu and Sunday mornings are the best to come by quick service, food was fresh and the servers where awesome. They pay their employees fairly and the tip is included in the prices so no need to tip. The Bloody Mary was deliciously paired with the fried chicken sandwich.

Ben Gafner

2 piece is enough for a small lunch. Sweet chili sauce is good. Honey butter Fried chicken is delicious. Great selection of food, a little pricey for some options tho. Outdoor seating

Brooke Foulk

We had been recommended this place a lot when we first moved to the area and we decided to go for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. We didn't have a wait on a Friday around 6. First off, it's a really cute place. I absolutely love the back patio. It's gorgeous. Their menu doesn't have a whole lot of variety, which is fine, but just a heads up if you have a picky eater. The food was good. I got the 2 piece chicken with the mashed potatoes and enjoyed it. I got a sweet tea and received something that tasted like iced tea with a grain of sugar in it. When you're eating some southern tasting food like fried chicken some sweet tea sounded amazing but it did not live up to the expectation. (owners, if you are reading this, actually make sweet tea instead of just giving us iced tea with sugar in it. That's gross. Especially at $3.50.) TL;DR: cute place, quite expensive, drinks aren't good.

Christian Stojanov

This is my Favorite. Chicken. Spot. In the entire city. Nothing beats HBFC's exceptional chicken sandwich, topped with honey butter. Ever. It is out of this world good, and will leave you wanting more every single time. The drink portions are rather small (They fill up half the cup full of ice and put in just a smidge of lemonade, which is a shame), but the food makes up for it.

Sydney Boychuk

I really enjoyed my OG chicken sando. But my bf said that the seasoning for this place tasted like powdered flaming hot okie doke popcorn. Whatever the hell that means. Still think it was worth the drive from Milwaukee on a hot Sunday afternoon.

KEITH MCDONALD

Totally OVER-PRICED..... Definitely NOT worth the cost....

Cassius Wright

Best chicken ever. Go there.

Isabel Villegas

The food itself was good - but overpriced. The lady at the checkout was super rude and unfriendly. Won’t be back again.

Tori Schmitt

Little pricey, but very good. They don't have waffles which I don't understand... Chicken and waffles is a staple and they are really lacking there. The chicken and french toast is pretty solid though.

Charlie Gordon

Sweet, spicy, salty, flavorful, ambitious, exhilarating, life changing, tumultuous, ostentatious, incriminating, monolithic, scrupulous; at least 40% of these adjectives describe Honey Butter Fried Chicken. No restaurant better proves that just because it’s vegetarian doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious. Don’t call me crazy until you try it!

Raminta K

Just thinking about this place makes me hungry. The food is worth the wait (we went here on Saturday at 6PM and it was busy but all 4 of us were able to grab a table). Really appreciated their drink options too. Good place to bring visitors too.

Bender Rules

Not bad. Good chicken. Nice place.

Cylas Conway

The honey butter chicken sandwich was amazing and the Buffalo macaroni and cheese was just as good!! Definitely coming back!

Amal Hussain

Delicious fried chicken and cool twist on the regular sides. The sandwiches looked amazing too!

Chris Villafuerte

I came in the restaurant with an open mind ready to experience the chicken almost everyone was talking about. The atmosphere was really welcoming. At first the prices were decent due to the area so I expected the quality of the food to be tasty. But i was wrong. I ordered the 4 piece chicken with a side of mash potatoes. The chicken in my opinion was moist (I give them props for that) but it was just boring. No flavor at all. The butter that came with the chicken didn’t enhance it because of how boring it was. At the end of day here are my positives, Honey Comb cornbread was amazing, the mash potatoes were alright with the hint of honey I believe, and the chicken was moist. The negatives are that the chicken was straight no flavor and no wow factor. Dont believe the Hype.

Drew Hollingsworth

Good service good atmosphere. I'm glad I stopped in, I will definitely be back to check out more of the menu.

Alex Torres

Not impressed, not even a little bit. Almost 50 bucks for some tasteless over fried chicken. The mac and cheese was dry. The only good thing was the honey butter. The guy who seated us had a little attitude because I asked him to repeat himself since I couldn't hear him when he was talking. Food was brought out timely and the woman who brought it out was super nice. The place always looks busy because lack of tables. The cashier looked miserable and had no personality. I only give 2 stars because of the woman who brought our food was the only good thing. This place is over hyped and over priced. Highly disappointed!!

97Laughter

Yes!!!!! Everything great. They have gluten free foods.

Malsauce3121 Marquis

The chicken was decent but that butter was straight fire

Shwetha Ramachandra Acharya

The have amazing chicken and substitute tofu for their chicken in all their sandwiches. And their Mac and cheese is absolutely delish! Highly recommend!

Ellie Mason

pretty good! It didnt really stand out to me, but it's a cute little place with nice spacious outdoor seating and adorable corn muffins.

Mister E

I love this spot. The chicken is cooked to perfection and flavorful with out any condiments. I go at least once a month. Would be more if I lived closer. And, they have Green River pop on tap!

Joseph Carreon

Honey butter fried chicken honestly has one of the best fried chickens in Chicago. Ever since I discovered this place, it’s my number one go-to when my friends and I are looking for some good chicken.

Karen McFadden

Great food!!! Such a treat. I feel like this place is better each time I go and I'm not sure that this place can get any better. LOVE IT!!!

Ivonne Lopez

The employees were really friendly and nice. Food was delicious!

Travis Koss

The food is soooooo good. Take that Popeyes...this place is way better

Spencer Shelton

I feel like this place is over rated. Chicken was okay, the honey butter was okay. Everything seemed a little pricey for what it was. Worth a visit, but I feel like it's a been there done that situation.

Michelle Ruan

My first time here was great! It was packed and the chicken was cooked nicely (not overly fried) and found seats quite easily. The second time I went was a different story ... a few of the chicken pieces looked way too dark because it was in the fryer for too long and they weren’t even busy. The consistency of the chicken isn’t there besides the honey butter itself. I love how the honey butter tastes on the chicken, it’s the best part.

RODNEY RAMOS

Delicious food in addition to the chicken. Great soda options.

Mahera

Easily the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. Wish they had fries, but their mac n cheese is very rich and full of flavor!

Love Kelci

If I could give this place a zero star I would. I spent $52.00 on garbage . The chicken was over cooked and whoever cooked it must not know about seasoning not a ounce of seasoning on the chicken. The Mac and cheese was dreadful and the only thing good about the mash potato was the gravy. I would never come back to this place . They need to invest in seasoning salt , pepper, garlic powder, season salt, and a dash of slap your mama seasoning. Don’t wast your time going here

David Vega

Excellent food. Great outdoor patio. Worthwhile stop.

Bryan Wiley

The food was great, and the service was even better. The chicken, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes were excellent. My wife gave up her seat for a larger family, and the manager noticed and caught us on our way out to give her a cookie to go on the house. Very impressed with Honey Butter Fried Chicken!

Andrew Bultema

Great place to meet. A&A Home Solutions will hold business there again.

Miranda Steier

I've heard people recommend Honey Butter Fried Chicken. I had the impression that it would be unique but I have to say I found it underwhelming. Simple food menu. I didn't find the chicken to be anything special or very different from what you can get at many other places. There's something about adding butter, of any kind, to fried chicken that seems like a not very bright idea. With that said, prices are reasonable, staff is friendly and the patio seating is nice. One of the few places I've been where they don't accept tips. Free street parking is available.

Brendan Sequeira

Amazing chicken sandwiches, the honey butter is extremely tasty. The buffalo mac was also phenomenal, strongly recommend it if you like mac and cheese!

C. Mc Fadden

Overall the place was really good, music was a little loud and the person who took the order at the front could have been friendlier but like I said, overall really good.

Theo D

Def worth checking out once or twice to see what their food is about. The wait times are usually a turn off. Outdoor seating is available and they do serve alcohol. Not moderately priced. Staff does their best. I would say stop by if you have a lot of time.

Dude Man

I did delivery and it was delicious! I like the butter for the chicken!

Chris Hale

Fantastic food and a nice space with plenty of outdoor seating. Comfort food but with creativity. Service charge is included in prices (no tipping). Good drink options. Ideal place for a different twist on brunch (good mimosas) or for a casual gathering with friends.

Anais Cotillas

Yum that honey butter fried chicken! The chicken is what's worth coming for. The sides are alright from what I've tried. The service is great--people who work there are really nice. Come here when you're craving some good fried chicken!

Karen Li

Prices are a little higher because tip is included in the price of the food (service is great by the way). I was skeptical too, especially coming from Memphis where fried chicken is BOMB, but this was pretty good! The chicken was seasoned well and juicy. My favorite thing though we're the honey biscuits. I wish I could have taken a bucket of those home with me!!

Natalie On

Chicken here is crispy juicy and great service whether you are dining in or carrying out. They have table and bench seating where it's mostly self service and they bring the food to you. Casual atmosphere but staff here are very friendly.

Hedieh Yaghmai Steele

This place is off the beaten path for tourists, but I make a point to go there whenever visiting Chicago and OMG... it's so worth it! Chicken is fried to perfect crispiness and the biscuits are just the right sweetness. And the honey butter... so so good! We tried the side of sweet chili sauce and that gave it a good zing too! Must try!!

Gintare Survilaite

Best friend chicken I've had to this day

Andrew Lane

The 2 piece was good and it was something new. Chicken was juicy and had a nice crispy layer on the outside. The cornbread was tasty just wish there was a bit more of it. When I go back I will try the kimchi chicken sandwich!

Andrea Celleri

My favorite fried chicken place in the city. You can’t go wrong if you order their fried chicken strips with biscuits or any of their fried chicken sandwiches. They also have a good selection of dipping sauces which are bomb. The place is always packed during the afternoon so it is always a good idea to come prepared for a short wait. Behold the OG.

Andrew .Pestrak

Really good modern twist on classic fried chicken. A little bit pricey but you definitely leave very full and satisfied. The honey butter on the chicken is something new and delicious I hadn't experienced before! I can see this place getting crowded so be sure to plan ahead.

Cinthy Thomson

Nice chicken at this place juicy . Good spot,clean restrooms

Cyndy Eng-Dinsel

Nice crispness to the batter with a hint of spice. Moist on the inside. Their honey mustard sauce is heavy on the mustard. The Wisconsin blue cheese heavy on the blue cheese. The corn bread is crunchy on the outside but not large enough to have a nice moist inside. Maybe a little too crunchy. I used the apple cider mimosa to wash it down, and I can’t say I was a fan of it.

Zaiya Mikhael

Went in at 8:30pm, there was no line, and it was easy to find a seat. Had the OG sandwich, their most popular, and it was amazing. Had to also get the muffin pack, which consisted of 5 mini cornbread muffins, and a small cup of honey butter. Very delectable!

Elpescador

We finally had a chance to try them out and we were not disappointed whatsoever. The chicken was moist and crispy without being greasy. I love the boneless chicken breast. The corn muffins were very tasty and the mashed potatoes and gravy was phenomenal. Being a hot sauce guy, I really loved there bottled hot sauce and bought one to bring home. I guess the only negative would be the price point. A 4 piece meal (including honey butter and 4 corn muffins) and one side is about $21. But I'm more than glad to pay for quality. Service was awesome and the young lady that seated us was attentive to my wife with physical limitations and made sure she had a seat immediately. Our new place for exceptional fried chicken.

Mark Wahmhoff

Great neighborhood joint with good food and delicious sides.

Eva C

The prices were steep for what was given. I really liked the bloody Mary, but that little cup was $10 and the small beer slingback was $2. 8 pieces of chicken were more than $30 and the sides were extra. I had heard so many good things from people who had gone to this restaurant before. So I was looking forward to the meal. But now I think it's just because everyone else says it's so cool and good, that others are agreeing more than is true lol... The chicken was dryyyyy. The beautifully colored crust made me sad cus it wasn't flavorful. The dipping sauces shouldn't be NEEDED to make the chicken moist. It was stringy and dry. (The dipping sauces were tasty though) The sides were good. If I came back again with money to burn, maybe I'd just order lots of little side dishes, not their namesake chicken. The pic here = $74 meal

Peter Sgro

Excellent quality and taste. Chicken sandwich was great and the pimento mac snd cheese was creamy and delicious.

Alan Hunter

Stopped in today for a quick lunch. After spending time in New Orleans and accustomed to the "hole in the wall" look, I felt at ease when I first walked in the door. I was certainly not disappointed! The flavor was great and the chicken was fried to perfection. Make this place a "go to" for some good fried chicken!

Valerie Simonis

Speedy service, tasty food and great patio!

Diva Woman

This place gives you small pieces of chicken for big bucks! The chicken is so flavorless the sides are super small! Just definitely wasted $47 for 4 small pieces of chicken and 1 kids meal!

Regina Christophell

It was quite expensive for small portions and just average taste

eddy9991

Great place, great chicken, cool setting. Tho if your going for brunch don't get the Chicken and Grits. Wayyyyy overpriced relative to how much food you can get if you just get chicken instead.

Kweku Bransah

Ooooo Weeee. This was really really good. I am glad that it met my expectation. The portions good and the food doesn't take to long to come out after it's ordered. I had the honey butter fried chicken with a side of the slaw and Macaroni. The slaw wasn't that great to be honest but I really liked the Macaroni and cheese! Very open and friendly vibe and the outdoor seating is the best when it's warmer out. I definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Melanie Thornton

With the rave reviews I was soo excited to try a new chicken spot and really wanted to love this place. However, I'm disappointed to leave a less than satisfied review as my meal was not what I expected. The food was hot as it arrived at the table, but the chicken was just ok (wouldn't describe it as delicious), the "honey butter" tasted like just plain butter, the cornbread muffins were dry and hard, and the mac and cheese was the worst part for me. Not to mention the prices were outrageous, $9 for 2 pieces of chicken??!! After this experience, I will not be back and I doubt I'll recommend this place to others

Joe G

One of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve had. Great sides. Nice spacious place. Awesome food and atmosphere.

DeAndre Catchings

Love their chicken really nice cozy family friendly

Suwat T

I guess I set my expectations too high, the special chicken they had for the month was over sauced and not too crispy and did not taste fresh. Overall it was just ok.

Justin Beynon

The fried chicken was not crispy at all. Kinda soggy, no flavor, no heat, the two muffons were dry. I wouldn't go again. Grocery stores have better fried chicken.

Business Hours of Honey Butter Fried Chicken in Illinois

SUNDAY
10AM–9PM
MONDAY
(COLUMBUS DAY) CLOSED HOURS MIGHT DIFFER
TUESDAY
11AM–9PM
WEDNESDAY
11AM–9PM
THURSDAY
11AM–9PM
FRIDAY
11AM–10PM
SATURDAY
10AM–10PM

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