Very fresh, hot and I love the choices of heat. The waffle Fries were amazing..not just a fry but a lot of potato. I've had most of the menu but my favorite is the tenders. The service was awesome! Please come back to Penn Hills..last time you just picked a bad spot! Nobody ever lasts in the old gas station read more

Yay. So much better than Chik Fil A and probably more moral! The chicken tastes like real chicken that wasn't over-processed. My sandwich was delicious. I highly recommend the spicy mayo. There aren't a ton of options on the menu but what is there tastes really good to me. I'm glad this better fast food option is in my neighborhood. If I'm craving crispy crunchy chicken and a sweet Turners drink, I'd definitely be a regular at this spot. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered for pickup and my order was packaged great and ready to go. It's a chill spot that is laidback and like a diner feel. Well done! read more

I've seen card board thicker than this sandwich and it probably would taste better too. The lady at the front desk was probably the worst service I've ever had in my life! Actually made rude comments, looked wacked out and was never at the front desk. So when she also forgot a portion of my order I had to lean inside the kitchen to get everything I paid for. To top it off this "chicken sandwich" was like what 5-10% chicken at best? It's honestly pathetic especially for the price they want to charge I used to enjoy bird on the run However over the past two years it gotten worse and worse every time to the point I will never come here again and advise everyone to stay away...better off going to chic fila where practically a child can deliver a better sandwich and food than this "establishment" also think this is my first negative review I ever left that's how bad it was. read more

Bird On The Run - Cardboard sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

tried to order food and reach store about 10 times phone line doesn't work there is an issue and can't even reach them. I have been a loyal customer since the original owners of bird on the run and had more issues with new ownership and starting to not order there anymore. read more

Sandwich was great!! Better than expected. I boycott Chick a Filet. Bird is efficient and excellent. read more

Great chicken sandwich can wait to try a little bit more spicy. Service was fast but not fast food, if you know what I mean. It was clean and can seat about 20 people total. Tables for 2 or 4 which is nice. Will definitely go back. Just watch your street parking, make sure it's not a LOADING ZONE, that looks like a parking space. read more

The sandwich was good...but, the place is not clean. There was not a crowd at all and yet no one was wiping tables in between customers. Very disappointed in the quality of the service and atmosphere. Used to love this place -- have not been here for a few years -- not sure I would go back. I hope the kitchen was cleaner than the restaurant. read more

I thought the chicken sandwhich was mediocre in terms of flavor. I got a spicy level one but it wasnt as tasty as other chicken sandwiches I've had elsewhere. The chicken was nicely fried, no soggy areas, but a bit greasier than I would like. The waffles fries were on point - big and crispy. Love the ease of ordering in the ipads and the indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I was working nearby and was looking for lunch in the area in between appointments. I ordered online so I could expedite my plans. The online ordering platform is simple and gave me a surprisingly long estimated pick up time (well over 30 minutes), particularly as I was ordering at the tail end of the lunch hour. I decided to arrive within 15-20 minutes and sure enough it was ready. I decided to eat there before for my next appointment. I ordered a hot (#2 heat) sandwich with fries combo. The sandwich was breaded well, with good crispness. I could have gone higher with the heat levels as it was mild at best (good to know for next time). They were fairly liberal with pickles, something to be mindful of. The waffle fries were crispy and well seasoned. The downside was the fries were cold, suggesting my order was ready earlier. It's a lot of food as the sandwich is on the larger side. Overall, solid spot to try. read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken sandwich combo (#2-extra hot) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Overall a bit pricy for what you get. Pros: I like the fried chicken, right amount of oil and crunchiness for me. We waited for less than 5 min to get our food. Cute wallpaper. Lovely background music. Cons: The bread seems a bit stale and there wasn't much going on inside the sandwich. I don't think have an option to add/adjust toppings. read more

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I'm writing this as my nose is dripping haha. I got the spice level 4 and it IS spicy. And i can handle a good amount of spice. Love it. Great taste. Good chicken, nice and juicy. Recommend! read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Sandwich spice level 4 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tried their chicken nuggets to go! Pros: chicken has great texture, fresh, and generous size for the price. Also the bird sauce is delicious! Cons: a little under salted, on the greasy side (I loved, but may not for everyone), the spicy level is a bit off (We got level 4 hot AF but it's only a little spicy; suggest spicy food lover go for level 5 the highest) read more

Amazing food. Great Service. Perfect Ambiance. Thats all i gotta say But it has to be 85 read more

Really good chicken nuggets and fries! My husband loved his level 4 spicy chicken sandwich as well. An employee was ready to take our order at the counter and then we seated ourselves in their quaint dining area. Turner's tea and lemonade is a plus and if you're in a drinking mood, they have alcoholic slushies for sale! read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got the chicken sandwich combo with a turner's lemonade (wasn't that good) and waffle fries. The process of ordering the food was fairly simple. They have iPads along the wall for patrons to order themselves if they are paying with card. I really enjoyed that I got to pick the spice level of my sandwich, I went with the 4th hottest level and it was really good. The food came out fast and was delicious! The bathroom was also very clean which I appreciated. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very colorful and inviting. I will definitely be returning. My total was $17.12 after tax, a slice of cheese is a dollar extra. P.s I was a little disappointed there was no Heinz ketchup being that they're in Pittsburgh. But nevertheless my experience was still very pleasant. read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Sandwich Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As others and I have written, a really really good Nashville hot chicken. Small simple menu. Small simple seating area that seats about 26 with a couple of high tables for two and a few tables for four. The chicken sandwich comes with a large thick piece of chicken, housemade pickle and mayo on a brioche bun. Pick you poison on the heat from 0 not heat to 4 the is Hot as xx. The fries are thick waffle fries. Had to have a Turners Iced Tea with my meal. Sometime will try one of the frozen drinks. Yes it is truly a wonderful tasting chicken sandwich. The place fills up but many take out. If you are in the neighborhood and are looking for some good chicken or a good sandwich, be sure to stop by. read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Sandwich, waffle fries, Turners Iced Tea - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been coming back a few times, and I must exclaim that the food has been excellent. They specialize in a great chicken sandwich, and they are open crazy late hours. The dining area is stripped down and charmingly retro. Your food arrives quickly after you order from the counter. The staff is always accommodating and helpful. There's a nice kick to the sandwiches, if you like heat, they can bring it. If you're not that adventurous, stick with a 1 or 2 spice level. My fries were about as good as you can make them. This is a great option to enjoy with friends or for takeout. read more

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I was really excited to try this place but was disappointed by the chicken sandwich. I got a spice level 2 and I think I could have handled more heat. Overall, I don't think the combination of the Mayo and the pickle does enough to compliment the flavor of the chicken. It was too sour and needed something else to balance it out. The chicken was good - moist, had good seasoning and flavor, and a little bit of crunch on the edges of the sandwich. The brioche bun, however was nothing special. The employees here are very kind and attentive and I know they do good work. I just think the quality of the ingredients does not justify paying $10 for this sandwich. read more

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I sadly have not been able to dine in at Bird on the Run. I am new to Pittsburgh but I've had my eye on this chicken sandwich for months because of their social media presence. Today I received this lunch delivery as a surprise from my girlfriend. She's knows I've been eyeing it. We moved to Pittsburgh under yellow phase during the Covid-19 reopening phases. So all the food arrived to my office hot and fresh. Fries were crispy with great flavor. I guess I've been so mesmerized by the chicken sandwich I didn't realize they served waffle fries which are my favorite shape of fries besides curly. Fries stayed crisp even as they cooled down. Chicken sandwich has some phenomenal spice, as in flavor with a small kick of heat. I thought the bun was a bit much at first but after several bites you realize the bun is quite airy and actually light. I felt some heartburn coming on, so be prepared if you know that about yourself. I'm not upset about it. Breading on the chicken wasn't anything super special but it already has so much going on that is great. 10/10 Recommend! We will definitely be dining in soon to get the full experience also, the little bags they package everything in are adorable. read more

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Small place in the heart of Shadyside with good chicken! While the menu is very small of about 4 things, just different ways to have the fried chicken or fried fish: 3 sandwich types, or as tenders, they know how to cook it very well. I ordered the Little Chucky Chicken Delux Sandwich. It had lettuce, American cheese, green tomato, crispy bacon, a fried egg and spicy mayo on top. The chicken was nice and crisp on the outside with tender white meat inside. I would have liked it spicier considering I ordered the "Hot" level of Nashville hot sauce but it was still good and had a slight kick aftertaste. The brioche bun was fresh and grilled slightly on the outside edges to give it warmth. There also could have been more spicy mayo in my opinion, there were a lot of ingredients so it became a little dry as the mayo got eaten. I also got a side of waffle fries which were good and seasoned perfectly. Overall, I think the food is a bit pricey, I paid $15, for fast served chicken and a small bag of fries. It is good, but not the best Nashville style chicken I've had in Pittsburgh. read more

Bird On The Run - Little Chucky Chicken Delux - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Out and about during the weekend.. we are always on the hunt for a good chicken sandwich. I actually googled "best chicken sandwich in Pittsburgh" and Bird on the Run came up as one of the options!? So off we went. Parking was impossible .. even with the weather bad. Parking garage was our only option.. luckily the East Side Bond Garage was only a few blocks away. Bonus-- free parking 45 minutes and under too!!! We ordered the combo chicken and fries. I love hot chicken - like Nashville but wanted to experience this chicken in a mild fashion first. I ordered #2 and got a side of cole slaw. Pretty tasty sandwich. It was super messy but loved every single bite! We are definitely returning to get the hottest sandwich there is! Fries were waffle fries - not bad. The cole slaw was regular cole slaw - nothing different about it but flavorful. Soda was in cans.. which was great.. take it with you. Thanks Bird on the Run.. you have met our expectations and we are returning!! read more

Bird On The Run - Amazing!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My husband and I were really excited to try this place out after hearing coworkers rave about it, but it was just ok. The catfish sandwich I got was really good and juicy, but the lil chunky chicken deluxe my husband got was thin, dry, and missing the bacon and pickled green tomato that it was suppose to come with. He ordered spice level 2 (extra hot) and it was not hot at all. I think they may have messed up our order, but I'm not too sure what to compare it to. If I came back I probably would not get the chicken sandwiches, but rather, I'd order the fish sandwich again. They have boozy slushes here which is pretty cool. read more

Bird On The Run - Catfish Fish Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I appreciate a restaurant that has a limited menu as long as they do what they do very well. I feel like Bird On The Run is pretty expensive for just an okay sandwich. I had a Lil Chunky's Deluxe and really liked the pickled green tomato, spicy Mayo, and sunny side egg. TThose three ingredients really elevate the just meh sandwich to a better one. The American cheese also helps, but it could have been a better cheese. The blah lettuce and one measly piece of bacon are afterthoughts for sure, and don't really add to the sandwich. Over all, this sandwich is still the best thing on the menu. Our waffle fries were a little cold but still good. They label your burger with the spice level you get. My #2 spice level didn't feel hot at all. Overall, it hit the spot but I'm still looking for a better chicken sandwich because I'm sure I can find one eventually. read more

If it weren't for the flashing neon signs I might have missed this Shadyside establishment. I've tried 2 other hot chicken locations in downtown and Oakland and feel that what sets BOTR apart was that the price point is a little better--$11 for a sandwich combo meal is a pretty fair deal. My wife and I shared the chicken sandwich at a level 3. It was a little hot for my wife (she would've been happy with the 2), and it was spot on for me. The sandwich was large enough to share and came out piping hot. The waffle fries had the right crispiness, but lacked flavor and there wasn't any ketchup or dipping sauce which was a bit of a disappointment. Probably won't bother getting them again. I will, however, be stopping back in for the sandwich next time I'm in the area :) read more

Bird On The Run - Waffle fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped in mid afternoon on a Friday-perfect time to beat the rush. Didn't realize the one side is for take out/pick-up (until we saw the signs on the doors) and the other door we went into was a bar with tables. No one was in there except the bar tender/waitperson but he immediately greeted us and let us know how to order-directly to him. Anyway-it's a rather dark, trendy bar/restaurant area with corrugated steel on the walls (former steelworker here lol). I ordered the chicken sandwich with "No Heat" and my wife ordered hers with #1 heat level (waitperson told us it's basically a Cajun spice). We also made it a combo with the waffle fries and a soft drink. The chicken-according to my wife-is "to die for! Perfectly cooked with none of those grisley, chewy tendon surprises you get elsewhere--you know--you're chowing down on the chicken loving every bite then-bam! A yucky, chewy, disgusting piece of tendon--then-you're done! Nope-this chicken is properly cleaned and prepared. I'd recommend getting at least the #1 spice level because otherwise, the plain is just, PLAIN. But the crunch on that chicken is awesome. The waffle fries are crispy, golden, hot and plentiful. We were stuffed! We also shared a cup of coleslaw but since my wife makes "the best"--well skip it next time. We will definitely return for the best fried chicken we've had in a long time. The waitperson was very nice, helpful and attentive. Restaurant is clean and neat-restroom was also clean which tells you a lot about the rest of the place! Great job Bird On The Run--you've got a winner there! read more

Bird On The Run - Two piece breast and waffle fries-so good! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bird On The Run is delicious. Haven't deviated much from the chicken sandwich and waffle fries because it is that good. The chicken breast is cooked perfectly and well seasoned. I prefer to dip it in ranch or mayo. It's a big size too- very full by the end. The waffle fries are also tasty. This place comes highly recommended. read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken sandwich for the win - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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SMOKIN'!!!! What a delicious treat for take out! I've always wanted to try this place, and several co-workers wanted to as well, so we did a group order, and it was just awesome! I had the "Lil' Chunky's Deluxe" and it was super tasty. I think it's worth the extra to get the egg on top, with the green tomato and spicy Mayo. Waffle fries were definitely better than any "fast food" joint you might to to, as well. Honestly? The first experience has made me want to try their nuggets and a few others - maybe it's time to run on over tonight! read more

If my sandwich was not cold, it would have been great. I was also charged the wrong amount. I had to cancel the first and keep the second due to delivery challenges and the second order I had ordered less but was just more. Idk- doubt I'll ever go back. It was a good sandwich but that was not ok. read more

Disgusting, greasy, and tough chicken strips! The place is like a dungeon. First and last time in this restaurant!!!! read more

Great Nashville Chicken sandwiches, great frozen drinks, easy and convenient ordering on app for "Sunday Funday". read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Sandwich with extra pickles. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A real hit every time!! Bird on the Run delivers consistent and superior quality. Between their fresh chicken, ~incredible~ waffle fries (seriously, some of the best waffle fries around), and excellent customer service, this is a must try! I always make it a point to recommend Bird on the Run to all of my fellow fried chicken lovers. I will be back! read more

Bird On The Run - Chicken Nuggets, French Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Look! This chicken shack will SMACK your tastebuds! NO, this is not like Chick-Fil-A! NO, this is not like Popeyes! AND no, this is certainly not like Zaxby's! It is BETTER! I had the pleasure of grabbing some take out from this establishment during the weekday after a hike. A fellow traveler suggested this restaurant. Now, it does run a little high on the wallet, depending on what you get, however, once you bite that chicken sandwich, you won't even care! The Chicken = Crispy, Juicy, Tender and HUGE! Peek the picture below! The fries are incredibly tasty, too! It's like they are salted, yet, somehow caramelized! If you're contemplating about stopping in, do it. I hope your experience is great and something to rave about! Matter of fact, I think I'll stop in tomorrow. You know what, I will! This review has me craving. read more

Bird On The Run - Classic Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The best chicken tenders and sandwich I have had in Pittsburgh! While Hattie B's in Nashville is still my favorite with this style of chicken, Bird on the Run is not far behind. My wife and I split a chicken sandwich, spice level 2, and an order of chicken tenders, spice level 1. The number 2 level is what I preferred. The chicken itself was fresh, crispy, and full of flavor. It was not overly sauced or spiced, it was just perfect. You can tell they make each piece of chicken to order and it really makes a difference. The sandwich was well made and the ingredients were a great combination. The hot chicken was balanced out with the mayo and cool pickles. I used their house made ranch on the tenders and a couple bites of the sandwich which was really good and paired perfectly with the hot chicken. Cannot wait to go back here. read more

Finally got a chance to stop here. Ordered nuggets, fish combo and a deluxe chicken sandwich to go. Got the level 1 oil and seasoning on the side. Turned the air fryer on when we got them home, mixed the seasoning and oil and added it to the sandwich, dropped both sandwiches in the air fryer for an extra crunch and the sandwiches were very, very good. Glad we had a chance to stop here to sample some items. No parking but found a spot around the corner on the street. Some seating available inside. read more

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I always get a chicken sandwich here and if you like fish sandwiches? If you do, you must try the fish sandwich here with green tomato. The buns are nice and rich and the fish is always fried to a crisp with perfect seasoning. And the spicy mayo is a must! Who needs chick fil A when you can have bird on the run? read more

Bird on The Run has a small menu by focusing on fried chicken (and fish) and they have done a great job to provide simple comfort foods. You can taste that their chicken is fresher and less breaded than fast-food chains. I have a relatively high tolerance for hot/spicy food and 4 (damn hot) is perfect for me! 3 is not spicy enough for me but reasonably spicy for most people I know. I tried chicken strips at 5 (hot af) abd it's slightly challenging but awesome! Pro tip: Get the honey dip with strips/nuggets if you are not sure you can handle the heat. Pickup orders are pretty convenient as I live in East Liberty. I will continue order from them when I'm in the mood for fried chicken. read more

Bird On The Run - COVID-19 takeout Chicken Sandwich Chicken Strips French Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was an embarrassment, I brought my beautiful date just to ruin the night with soggy bread, and not crispy chicken. It literally tasted like a 13$ mcchicken. Save your money and taste buds and go somewhere else. read more

I stopped by here a couple of Saturdays ago with my wife for some lunch. Bird on the run is located right on S Highland Avenue near where the Shadyside, Friendship and East Liberty neighborhoods meet. The inside of the place is somewhat simple but in a good way. There are tables on both the left and the right with a counter in the front. It's walls are decorated with chicken wall paper which is fun and appropriate. For lunch on this day I decided to go with a chicken combo. That consists of a chicken sandwich (I chose extra hot) with mayo and pickle on a brioche bun and came with fries and a drink. Since nothing that came with the meal really excited me drink wise (those alcoholic slushes certainly did though) I ended up choosing bottled water for my drink. After about a 10 minute wait our food was ready. My chicken sandwich ended up being pretty good as the breading was nice and crispy while the chicken inside was moist and juicy. I loved the little bit of a kick that came from the spicy chicken as well. I also enjoyed the choice of the buttery brioche bun which made it a little more decadent although I wish that they would have toasted the bun a little better. The fries here ended up being pretty good as well as they were seasoned nicely and still hot. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed both my chicken sandwich and fries and thought that their adult slushes looked good too! read more

I'd go with 3.5-4 so they get a 4 star. Everything is fried & chicken here except a fried catfish. There are 5 hot dry rub sauces and 3 is barely a medium hot. The sandwich itself is a good size on a tasty bun with pickles & mayo. I got the fries and drink combo coming out to almost a $12 lunch. A bit pricey for chicken and waffle fries with a can of coke. read more

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Reading the rest of these reviews, I feel like I just ate food from a totally different place. I did order takeout (thanks coronavirus), but establishments need to produce quality food no matter what. The chicken sandwich I got was the definition of average. First off, my cut of chicken was so disproportionate that it was almost an inch different on one side than the other. I'm shocked that it was cooked through the thick side. Not only was it cooked through, they managed to dry it out somehow. The breading on the outside was so soft that if it wasn't spicy I could have probably wiped my ass with it comfortably. The waffle fries were pretty good. They had a nice crunch and were seasoned well. The fries being crunchy still is a testament to our food not getting less crispy on the drive home, meaning that the chicken was simply just like that. For the price, I would have rather had two Chic Fil A or Popeyes sandwiches. Chik'N is just down the road and is twice as good. People on here comparing it to Hattie B's in Nashville? Get real. It's like this place went for the "hole in the wall" vibe but forgot the most important part- actually serving exceptional food. read more

Bird On The Run - Mediocre Chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania