Not bad, place was nearly empty at lunchtime on a Wednesday. The person who took my order was kind and helpful after I explained it was my first time in. She asked how hot I liked my chicken and having never been I asked if she'd ever been to Dave's hot chicken so I could judge spice levels. She said she had not but recommended one hot and one medium (I ordered the two slider meal). Good was served promptly and nice and hot having just been made, I couldn't tell which was the hot and which was the medium as I couldn't tell by looks. The first bite was okay, spice level was more on the mild side for me, slaw on the first sandwich tasted like they bought it at the grocery store and the bun was just so-so. Good overall. The second sandwich tasted exactly the same and I could tell no difference in the spice level. Now for the chicken, it was crispy which I like but the quality of meat just wasn't as good as others I've had, certainly not chicken breast but maybe more chicken nugget type meat. The fries however were outstanding, lots of spice, fresh, crispy and hot out of the fryer. I happened to be down in Ventura for a meeting and thought I'd try this place, in the future I think I will stick with Dave's for the meat quality and overall better sandwich quality. I wish they had a 3.5 star because I would've clicked on that. read more

Ventura "ANGRY CHIKZ" 7 minutes wait to give order. I was first in line at counter. I finally asked server with her back to me all that time while she was talking with kitchen re orders, is there someone available to take orders? She SPUN AROUND AND SAID "They are figuring out who gets what order"! I'm outta here. read more

I was honestly hesitant to try Angry Chickz because it felt like just another version of Dave's Hot Chicken. After visiting, I'd say that comparison is pretty accurate--with a few small differences. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was cleanliness. There was visible trash on the floor, which stood out even more because the place wasn't busy at the time. That's something I think should be addressed, especially during slower hours. I asked the cashier about the menu, and they were friendly and helpful. They explained that it's essentially the same concept as Dave's, just with added options like rice and bowls. Since I wasn't trying to go all in, I ordered a single slider. I placed my order at 4:09 PM and didn't receive it until 4:25 PM. What made this more frustrating was seeing customers who ordered after me get their food first--even though they had larger orders. For a simple item, the wait time and order flow didn't feel efficient. On the positive side, the space itself is solid. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which makes it a good hangout spot if you're dining in. Overall, the experience didn't really win me over. The food concept isn't something I personally gravitate toward, and the execution didn't feel distinct enough to justify choosing it over similar spots. Between the cleanliness issues and wait time, I don't see myself coming back. That said, the staff was kind, and I always encourage people to try places for themselves and form their own opinions. And of course--tell them THE AFRICAN sent you read more

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The review is for visiting this location twice and both ordered through instacart. One time for delaying the order for 20 minutes for no reason but staff were playing around despite long line at the restaurant. Second time ordered through instacart and they gave us the wrong item. It's not hard to look at the receipt and see what was ordered and make it! I like their food but I don't like to waste my time nor get the wrong food after waiting for some time. The staff need more training! May or may not return read more

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I'm an angry chick! Was totally disappointed even before getting my food! Walked in, ordered at the counter and the young man tells me it's going to be around 15-20 minutes!!! WTH? There's hardly anyone in here! A handful of online orders people are waiting... it's totally dead in here! Well it took 32 minutes! I sat there and waited 32 minutes for 3 chicken strips ($5 each) and the bottom sides were soggy! The chicken was dry and shreddy/chewy-not tender at all! Do NOT even bother coming here! Absolute rip off! High priced mediocre quality and crap service. Just saying! With chick filet almost next door- go there! Or Dave's Hot chicken on Channel Islands Bl or Raising Caines on Rose! read more

Angry Chickz - Soggy side... all 3 were like this! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ventura, California

I hesitated to stop by Angry Chickz because of poor experiences in other locations but the he day called for it and I obliged the request. The space is nicely revamped and clean, the menu is simple with minimal options which's makes it easy. The ordering process is slow so come with patience it takes time but you know everything is fresh. I ordered individual tenders,three of them that came on a price of Texas toast. It was more food than I expected. The mild spice was perfect to not kill your taste buds and was still enjoyable. I added a drizzle of honey and a little comeback sauce to zing it up and it was spot on and after two tenders I was full!! Not a bad experience looking forward to another visit. read more

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GETTING HERE: Located in the Telephone Road Plaza shopping center, near Winco. Angry Chickz is on the end, near the Arby's and Rolling Pin Donuts. REVIEW: This review is a bit late, and I can't wait to return to see how their service is rolling out. I know that new businesses have some bumps in the beginning, and this Angry Chickz wasn't immune from them, but nothing I experienced was the end of the world. So, it's all good. I ended up receiving the Angry Mac, and it was less than what I expected. But, overall it was edible and separate from the long wait (so many customers!) it was a good-enough meal. Ambience was loud and crowded; but hopefully (?) that will slow down as they get into their groove. Will be back again asap to try their Angry Fries, and I will update my review asap. Glad to have a new business in Ventura. Support them, if you can. read more

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My son and I were excited to finally try Angry Chicks in Ventura tonight after seeing all the social media hype and watching their remodel come together. They're conveniently located in Midtown Ventura in the same shopping center as Winco, so we were glad to have something new nearby. The restaurant itself is pretty simple--walk-up counter ordering, about six tables inside, maybe eight outside on the patio, and a soda fountain. The staff was polite, but the interaction felt more scripted than genuine. Not unpleasant, just very basic. The first thing we were told was that they don't accept cash, though I'm not sure if that's always the case or just because it was after 9 PM. We ordered a chicken slider meal to share. For two sliders, fries, and a soda it came out to just over $20, which felt really steep--especially when one meal alone is around $17-$18 before a drink. For counter service where you seat yourself, that pricing doesn't add up in my opinion. As for the food--it was just OK. We tried one "hot" and one "medium" slider, but there wasn't much difference between the two. The chicken didn't fully cover the bun, so half the sandwich was just slaw with no chicken. The fries were heavily seasoned--too much for me, but my son enjoyed them. Overall, nothing really stood out. The food was just OK, the service was just OK, the décor was just OK. With prices that high, though, I'd expect something more memorable. For us, it's about a 3-star spot, and we probably won't be back. read more

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I've never been to an Angry Chickz location before. I only noticed this location while running errands nearby, and a huge line had formed as I guess it officially opened on Friday (or recently). So, I figured it was time to see all the "hot" gossip about this place. First, when I got in line, there were only about two families in front of us. Although I had already looked at the menu beforehand, a staff member stood outside with the menu in her hands so we could look at it. We ordered the number three, which came with a slider, Texas toast and chicken tenders on top plus fries. We also ordered the Angry Mac with fries, Mac n cheese, and chicken tenders in a bowl. The sauce we requested was mild. We sat at one of the bars, overlooking the side patio. The servers were constantly cleaning, so all the available tables were already clean. The waiting time for food took only 10 minutes. Everything came out hot, fresh, and smelling fine. I rarely like any hints of spice, but since my husband requested mild sauce, I had to try it. It was too hot for me, and I was grateful for my cup of water. For him, it was too hot, too. But the chicken tenders were crunchy, well-seasoned, and scrumptious. The Texas toast with the chicken tenders and pickles added a tasty and unique flavor that made me finish the half sandwich in minutes. The fries were well-seasoned, and I couldn't keep my hands off them. My favorite food was the Angry Mac. Seasoned fries, Mac' n cheese, and chicken tenders in a bowl with the sauce of your choice made for an appetizing meal. I would order this next time with the country (no spice) sauce, as it was my favorite food ordered. The slider was a misnomer. It's more of a regular-sized chicken sandwich with coleslaw and pickles, plus the sauce of your choice. I haven't had the opportunity to try this, as I was incredibly full from the other food. The servers were friendly, and the food came out much more quickly than expected, although I went for a late lunch. I want to return here again and order the Angry Mac. Welcome to Ventura, Angry Chickz! read more

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I wish they would have better service however that has not been the case the last two time I visited this location. Both times ordered through Instacart for faster service. However it doesn't matter even if the app says food is ready, you still wait another 20 minutes for your food to come. Second time around they even had the order wrong, but didn't discover that until we got home. It's not acceptable. It shouldn't be that hard to look at the piece of paper and see what people order and make it. The staff need better training, as they were joking around when there was a long line of people waiting for their order to be ready and others waiting to order food. read more

Very friendly and helpful service. Very clean dining area, and great food. I'm really not sure why they have such a low rating.

I'm surprised by the fairly low ratings for a new "viral trend" Hot Chicken style place. My review is based on 1 order. Angry C. doesn't have an app or any promos that I saw, but you can order online for pickup. I ordered a French fry bowl. Almost any combo (not including a drink), sandwich or bowl here tends to be $15/16 and higher, so prices tend to be higher than fried chicken you can get at Popeyes, Raising Cane, ChickFilA or KFC, but generally comparable to any other trendy "Hot Chicken" place. I went to pick up before 5pm, so there wasn't much of crowd. My order was available when I arrived, but they want to see your receipt order from your email. I guess that is a good safety check and not just rely on saying your "name" I thought the overall taste was good, BUT I could tell my chicken and fries were not freshly cooked. In a bowl that has sauce, can kind of get away with serving slightly drier chicken and fries, BUT I can still taste and feel the texture difference; I also did not detect any heat spice level (medium). For me, fried chicken strips etc. rely soley on how fresh was your order fried. If any chicken breast strip has been sitting under warmer for some time, it will dry out, that's just food science. I think the prices will prevent me from eating here regularly. The decor and atmosphere is very graphic Black paint with red accents. It's has a trendy industrial feel, and not relaxing. read more

Not sure why so many people have such negative reviews. I went here today and enjoyed lunch with my boyfriend. Chicken was good, not dry. French fries were super good. Mac was good. Coleslaw was flavorful without being too heavy with mayo. I'll be coming back! read more

Angry Chickz - Bowl and sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ventura, California

Very excited to have an Angry Chickz here in Ventura. Right next to grocery store, other shopping stores which you can come to stop by for lunch or dinner before heading to do your shopping. The inside looks so bright & nice & friendly staff. So stoked to have some bomb chicken! Really enjoyed my meal here & absolutely all the workers were so welcoming, friendly & asked if we found everything ok which made it a great experience & cannot wait to go back. I will tell everyone about this place because this is the best chicken in town period!!!!!! read more

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OVERPRICED!!! Not worth it at all! I'll stick to Dave's Hot chicken!! 17.99 for a meal no drink. Yall are tripping !! They won't be there long. read more

Angry Chickz - Overpriced smashes bun sliders . - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ventura, California

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Wow. Now I understand the low ratings. My husband and I ordered online for pickup. In addition to a slider and a side of mac & cheese, he ordered the 4 Tenders from the catering section. The description clearly reads: "4 Tenders: includes 4 crispy chicken tenders served with 12 ounces of fries and one 8-ounce cup of signature sauce. Perfect for smaller gatherings." He went to pick up the order but couldn't open the bag because it was tied so tightly, so he assumed everything was inside. When we got home, we realized the fries were missing. He called and spoke with a representative who insisted that fries don't come with that order. My husband politely disagreed and read the description word-for-word. She transferred him to a manager who repeated the same thing, that fries were an extra $10. There's no option online to "add fries" because they're already supposed to be included. Eventually, the manager said she would "honor it this one time." Sorry, but we weren't driving back for fries that should've been included in the first place. So basically, we paid $28 for four chicken tenders. Pro tip: Skip the 4 Tender catering option and just order two of the "#2" combo meals at least those come with fries and bread (I think... unless they change their mind while packing). Now for the food itself: I really enjoyed the slider (I ordered the Country flavor). I chose that because another reviewer mentioned the Mild tasted like "powdered cayenne," and she was absolutely right our Medium tenders had that same chalky spice taste. The mac and cheese was bland and forgettable. We can't comment on the fries... since we never got them. The sauce was good, though! Overall: Average food, frustrating service, and not worth the price. Probably won't be returning read more

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Was there on a Sunday afternoon in 03.2026 only because the site was convenient to my shopping needs. The staff was helpful, attentive and pleasant and it seemed clean. The food came quickly, but was absolutely not worth the visit. I just wanted a snack, so I got sides of fries and cole slaw, for about $9-ish, total. The fries were seasoned very unevenly, so the top of the small pile of fries had perhaps less seasoning than I expected and the bottom set my tongue on fire. The cole slaw was just OK, perhaps a bit vinegary, even for me and I usually add vinegar to creamy cole slaw to give it more tang. But, it was fresh. I just don't see myself going back, though. read more

Great spot. Wish they had giant iPads to order your food. Seemed a bit pricy but worth it. My coleslaw had TONS of mayo and pineapple 10/10. The chicken was pretty spicy and the special sauce was amazing. I can see why this place took over where BLAZE PIZZA used to be read more

Food was 4/5 stars but the service was 5/5 stars. Pasquel was very helpful and very kinda. I wish the Mac and cheese was more flavorful and less mushy. The chicken was good and fresh just a little spicy so if you are picking your spice level select the spice level one level less than you usually get. The seasoning isn't very flavorful it's just more heat. Fries were good, no complaints there. I wish they had ranch available but their brands' sauce was good and is more similar to Dave's hot chicken sauce than raising canes sauce. Overall was a clean place and will probably go again to try again. read more

The advertising videos and what they serve look waaaayy different. The bowl was sloppy looking, I had about 8 fries in my bowl, a dried up chicken strip with cole slaw and pickles. I was not impressed after paying $18. I do like the sauce and fries, very tasty. The cole slaw was kinda bland. The chicken strip was more dried up batter than meat. Maybe it's because it's the 2nd day of their opening and the kitchen was slammed? I don't know. I'll try it again in a few weeks to see if I have a different experience with their food. However, the people working there are amazing. I could barely hear the questions the cashier was asking because the music was so loud...but overall it's a nice vibe. Give it a try...maybe you'll have a different experience. read more

Very middle of the road. Maybe I'll come back in a few months, but probably won't they charge extra for sauce which seemed trivial when I asked for one more. Their staff asked if I was sure about the heat level I ordered saying it was sooo hot. Extra hot was like medium. Fried were the only good part. MUCH too expensive for what it was. This place won't last read more

A friend and I went here for lunch. #1 Credit card system was down so it was cash only. Things happen so 'no big deal'. Fortunately we had enough cash. #2 No ice in the soda machine. We told an employee. Instead of refilling the ice, they put a 'community' ice bucket with a scoop by the counter where you order so everyone could help themselves. (Probably not a big deal but I wonder what the health department would say. #3 Food finally came. We both had the #1 (2 Chicken sliders topped with coleslaw and fries) It was nothing to rave about but it was tasty. #4 They have a terrible music system. (Overmodulated and scratchy) Fortunately, someone did finally shut it off. #5 My friend and I both got Montezuma's Revenge. Needless to say we will not be returning. read more

Angry Chickz - Pretty much says it all - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ventura, California

Dont believe the hype. Got there with no line, and 1 person waiting on their order. Young kid at front took 5 mins to see me, he had his back turned the whole time. He needed someone to log onto the computer for him. Took my order. Then i waited 30 mins for my meal! I went on a Saturday at 11am. Not busy at all. I was so close to cancelling my to-go order. You can tell the young kid at the front had no experience, mightve been his second or third day. He was fidgeting with things due to not knowing what to do. Wiped my food container 4 times, put napkins in my bag twice, double tied my bag. Nonsense stuff. The food was ok, nothing made it special. Theres plenty of other chicken sandwhich places that serve the same food with better wait times. Dont believe the hype. Never going back. read more

Waited one hour for my order , my family was super excited to try this place. Ordered a mild spice level and it was over seasoned took a bite and ate straight powdered cayenne or whatever they use . My husband got the hot spice level and was the same issue , didn't finish any of our food. Totally disappointed for the price we paid. read more

Chicken is great, they ALWAYS mess up your order, got rice when I ordered a fry bowl last time and paid $7 for a slider and instead got a box with a handful of fries. Check your order if you are taking it to go, especially with how much it costs. read more

Angry Chickz - $7 for a slider and only fries in the box - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ventura, California

They out the wrong spice on purpose we asked for hot and they gave us extra hot and it' was the customer service was bad read more

It took me a while to write this review but went the day after their grand opening, I ordered one of their bowls it was the one that comes with rice, Mac and cheese, slaw, and of course the chicken. It tasted good but it gave me food poisoning I was down for about 3 days. I'll never go back. read more

We placed our order then waited 40 minutes to receive our food (we got two bowls). One bowl was filled, the other was only halfway filled.

Waited over 40 minutes to get my food only to be wrong. Food was mid and not worth wait. I would not come back. I'll stick to Dave's hot chicken read more

Love me some Nashville fried chicken. Angry Chickz is likely the best option around for semi-fast food Nashville fried chicken. I appreciate the heat level options! read more

It's a shame that this location is getting such poor reviews, but I can attest to the subpar quality compared to their Thousand Oaks location. I ordered a #1 Medium, and it was waaay too spicy. They must have mixed up the Hot or X-Hot spices because I could not eat the second slider from the spiciness. I've had Medium from the TO location, and it's perfect. Also, there was barely any coleslaw on my sliders (much less given compared to TO). TO also gives more fries than this location. The food took a long time to come out. Maybe the kitchen was understaffed, but the front desk had plenty of employees working. I had to wait again when I drove back for a redo on my order due to the aforementioned devil's armpit amount of spice on my original order. The decor is fine. Workers were quick to clean up tables, which is nice to see. The outside patio really need umbrellas, though. At sunset, eating outside is fine. Overall, I like Angry Chickz, but just go to the one in Thousand Oaks if you happen to pass by. The Medium spice is actually medium, and you get more slaw and fries with your order. I'll probably not come back here, unfortunately. Shout out to Aurora for her kindness, helping me out and handing my recooked meal to me personally. read more

This is the second time I have ordered from here and both times they have given us the wrong spice level and mixed up the spice levels. The first time was opening weekend and we figured they were still working out kinks. This time I ordered a mild sandwich and a country toast the country was on the sandwich and a medium (even though I ordered mild) was on the toast. My daughter assumed the toast was hers before I checked and tears were definitely shed. These spice mix ups are dangerous and have never happened at the Thousand Oaks location. read more

Dang. I had it on my calendar that they were opening soon at this Ventura location, but I was out of town and couldn't make it until a week after they opened. Turns out even a week after opening they still have a lot of kinks in the operation. Worse, I invited a guest to join me for lunch touting this place should be good. I gave them two stars, hoping they can improve. At 1 PM on a busy Monday in a busy shopping center, less than five retail spaces down the way from Chick-fil-A. You would think that the operators of this establishment would be laser on customer service and satisfaction. Not to be petty, but entering the establishment you don't know which direction to get in line to order until you see a hidden sign around the corner, order here. Unfortunately, the associate taking orders was pleasant, but had limited customer service skills. We asked and were informed on the levels of heat on the chicken. Kind of dumb that you have to have two medium heat levels and can't explain the difference between hot and extra hot. Like someone mentioned in another review about the choice of sandwiches. I don't really care that it's $17.99 for two sandwiches but no drink. Ridiculous! Whoever came up with this idea is not a marketing genius. So we got our orders in and decided to go outside to dine since they have a large and clean patio. The sun was pretty intense and if anybody knows in Ventura this week, there's a truly tropical and humid weather pattern going on with clouds and rain. Otherwise a beautiful fall day. There was some shade with tables along the building on the west side of the patio. A lot of direct sunlight on 75% of the patio. It blew my mind how many people walked outside with the tables along the shade side full and at least 8 tables free on the open patio. This is because there were no umbrellas or any shade over the patio. Absolutely crazy that you would have this kind of location and real estate and not maximize your customers dining experience. Alright, I'm not really that irritated so far. Then the food comes out delivered by an associate and I'm kind of impressed getting table service. The server walks up and is holding two trays and I ask, which one is the heat and which one is the medium of the trays? She points to the one that she hand me and tells me that's the heat, which is what I ordered. I start eating mine and discovered it has no heat and my poor lunch guest is choking on the heat that was supposed to be my sandwich. WTH Now I'm irritated. Oh and the table service, they bring you your trays with food and no napkins so you have to get up walk inside and get napkins off the counter. Another little pet peeve is they give you these little plastic cups for your drink and you need to make numerous trips to the soda dispenser to refill it three times. Again, ridiculous. Final thoughts. The chicken was OK. French fries are kinda good. You know when you're in the Chick-fil-A and they're like overly attentive and always saying my pleasure? Well, not one person asked if we were satisfied or otherwise happy to be there. It's hard to imagine that an investment in a location and a store like this that there wouldn't be anybody in management or less during a busy lunch hour checking on their customers to make sure they're having a good experience. Sorry but not sorry, I've been in customer service all my life at a very high corporate level, and there is no way that you can sustain a business like this with this type of service or lack there of. The competition is fierce for chicken, especially in Ventura County. I've been Canes, Dave's and Chick-fil-A & KFC :) and I know my Chicken read more

Finally decided to give this a try. Wasn't sure what to order but Jacqueline was very helpful. Great food and service. I will be back.

Finally gave this place a try, but sadly it'll be the last. The seasoning was heavy and overpowering. The coleslaw itself was tasty, but on the sandwiches it soaked the bread and made it fall apart on the to-go order. Worst of all, we found a 6-inch hair stuck to a grain of rice. That was it for me. read more

Angry Chickz - Hair stuck to rice. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ventura, California

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When I first got there I was not impressed - seemed very disorganized with so many employees. They called my number and asked for my receipt - they never gave me one - so he asked if I knew my order and to repeat it. So I had little hope it was correct - I was wrong - my order was correct. You get lots of food - I could not finish meal #1 - enough food to split. We also got a side of Mac - pretty good. Overall - good food. Pretty expensive!!! My one HUGE complaint - several people working - touched face/mouth/sneezed - no hand washing. They didn't touch my food/bags so I was relieved. read more

First the staff was very nice and helpful!! ... realizing it was the first day open ... I think the service was great! BUT.... The chicken was certainly NOT Nashville Hot Chicken... At least the kind that is made in Nashville!! This was nothing but fried chicken fingers rolled in spices after the chicken was cooked!!! Such a disappointment!!! I got 2 chicken finger's very small amount coleslaw ... no more than 1/3 cup ... and an enormous amount of plain rice ... the Coleslaw was hot due to the fact it was in the box next to the hot rice and the hot chicken on the top!! I felt the meal was too expense for what it was ... I am very sad I was expecting and hoping for something a lot better!! Great music!! But it was so loud that the girls calling out the order numbers could not be heard over the music read more

Food and service was great. Jacqueline had great customer service. Definitely will be coming back.

The food the great the different spices was amazing prices are really good for what your getting

I went there Tuesday morning around 11 yhe music was too loud. It was over priced for what you get i won't be going back it's a bummer I live really close read more