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    Birdies

    4.1 (2.3k reviews)
    Open • 7:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Breakfast Sandwich w/ Chicken & Bacon
    Aidan V.

    Places like Birdies gives me hope for people like me who struggle to try new things. This is was absolutely DELICIOUS. I tried the Breakfast Sandwich with bacon was flavorful and so juicy. You can tell this was made with care and love. Thank you !!

    Breakfast Sandwich w/ Chicken & Bacon
    Phillip W.

    I ordered the breakfast chicken and bacon sandwich. The scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy. The chicken was very juicy. Bacon was a perfect amount of crispiness. The portions were big too which I appreciate a lot. The staff members there were extremely friendly! Even with a lot of orders coming in, they still made the time and effort for each customer.

    Breakfast Sandwich with Egg and Chicken
    Shirley L.

    Ordered takeout through DoorDash. While the restaurant name is Birdies, the signage at the restaurant is Duchess. Food was ready for pickup by specified time. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with Egg and Chicken. IT WAS MASSIVE. I only ate half but the chicken tender in the sandwich was hot and crispy. Will definitely come back again!

    Mini Boston Cream
    Morvarid A.

    We tried the Nashville Chicken and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich--both were fantastic! The Spicy Chicken Sandwich had the best-ever crunch with just the right level of heat. Absolutely addicting. We also sampled a variety of donuts--Lemon Thyme, Nutella, Boston Cream, and Horchata Twist--and each one was amazing. Unique flavors, great balance, and super fresh. The staff were incredibly friendly and even offered us free donuts--such a thoughtful touch! It's a small spot, but there's enough seating for a casual early dinner. All around, a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

    Diana S.

    I walked by this place to pick up lunch I already ordered. I was mesmerized by the fresh , delicious smelling donuts! I walked in and had to get some. Ended up ordering their check sandwich was delicious as well. Small and cozy place to have a coffee and donut or have the lunch. Their hours are amazing extended for anytime of day or night. Only con: parking is horrible. No street parking and you have to pay $12 just to park for five minutes to get your food. It's not their fault though that's downtown for you lol.

    Ann T.

    Since we were sort of the in the area for Anime Expo, we grabbed some Birdies for a brunch before heading to the con. We got the: 1) Birdie Bites: -Scrumptious pieces of boneless wings? Popcorn chicken? It's bite sized breaded chicken. -Nice and delicately crispy on the outside and moist chicken meat on the inside. Good for a snack. 2) Horchata Twist: -This just tastes like a cinnamon glazed donut. It's in a long braid shape and there's a bit of caramel drizzled on top. -Not bad but it's just a standard donut. 3) Potato Salad: -Decently sized container of potato salad. -Less mayo-y and more peppery than other potato salads and came with a decent amount of celery bits inside as well. 4) BYO Burrito: -We got this with scrambled eggs, tater tots, bacon, and caramelized onions. -It's a medium sized burrito lengthwise and is stuffed to the brim. A bit greasy from the tots and caramelized onions but they helped to moisten up the scrambled eggs. -Solid breakfast burrito. For the sauce we got the chipotle mayo which had a nice initial kick, smoky taste, and nice lasting heat. Went great with the Birdie Bites and the BYO burrito. Knowing it was this good, I probably should have ordered more. Overall, not bad!

    Coleslaw
    Yagmur E.

    This is a smaller place, better for take away orders. Inside there's bar stools, and max of 3 parties can fit in. We've got the original birdies, yummy and a huge size. If you're craving a chicken sandwich, this is your spot. Potatoe salad was good, the coleslaw was not, needed more flavors or maybe some sauces. Good service.

    Horchata Twist
    Austin B.

    tl;dr the well-executed donuts are moderately priced and sport a more approachable flavor than their ambitious ingredients might lead you to believe Recently, both The Donut King documentary and a New York Times article highlighted Los Angeles as a donut destination. Between countless mom-and-pop shops and local chains, the Southern California donut market is as competitive as it is saturated. And from this competition, donut-eries have adapted and specialized. Enter Birdies, a sophisticated fast-casual venture developed to free-range fried chicken and premium donuts. The brick walls outside the DTLA shop are painted with a creative Albert Einstein mural. The interior opts for an industrial-chic aesthetic. The exposed HVAC system and warm, filamentous globe lights hang from the tall ceilings. Black-and-white hexagon tile decorates the floors. The unadorned menu lays against the slate gray wall on the left, above a colorful pastry display with classic and adventurous donuts alike. Noncontiguous wooden counters and iron barstools run along the exposed brick wall to the right. Uptempo contemporary R&B mixes with chatter among the staff. I arrived during the late weekday lunch service, and there was only one other patron. I opted for a Horchata Twist. The donut itself was simultaneously fluffy and chewy, reminiscent of the best traditional corner store imaginable. The frosting was interesting and enjoyable but admittedly safe, more of a cinnamon-forward maple flavor than unabashedly horchata. My donut ran $3, while more expensive offerings ran as high as $4.25. Between the price and execution, Birdies was a high-end spin on the classic donut shop, rather than a pretentious and overly ambitious artisanal store. If I wasn't already full after my Horchata Twist (and my preceding lunch), I definitely would have been game to try another variety -- the Pistachio Lemon Thyme will sadly have to wait until next time.

    Blueberry Glazed Donut
    Eileen M.

    Customer service here is great! As I looked around a bit confused, they helped me pick a combination of a spicy and original jr chicken sandwich. For some reason I have a sweet tooth today... so it is chicken with a side of donuts for me. They were very helpful and informative the whole time we were here. Cute shop with limited seating. We were lucky enough to get parking right in front, but since this is downtown, parking would be hit or miss. This is a good place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacky time. Order---- Jr chicken sandwich: one original, one spicy: Wow, so I only ate half of each to save room for a little bit of donut. The spicy one has a lot more flavor, I would probably stick to this one next time. The chicken was plump and moist. The pickles and slaw made the bite complete Blueberry Glaze donut: This donut is what I needed. Needed a little sweet after the savory spice, but still not too sweet. Since the donut is a little thicker, it was proportioned great with the blueberry topping. Lemonade: This is delicious and not too sweet either. Great on a warm day like today 83 degrees. And we got a refill since we ate in! Very picky on lemonades and this is a great one.

    Kislev A.

    Walking around at 10:30 AM looking for an open food place that's already serving lunch items and came across Birdie's, and we were reminded that we meant to come back to try their Chicken Sandwich. And we did. The Birdies Classic was delicious. That was a real whole piece of chicken bread, battered and fried to perfection. The bun was soft and warm. The coleslaw dressing was excellent. The Spicy Birdies Sandwich was also very good. The heat wasn't just coming from the sauce or batter: it was in the meat itself. At least that's what it felt like. There was no line to order. There was a bit of a wait before we got our food because they made it only after we ordered it. The Iced Tea was unsweetened and tasted awesome! There is a small bar seating area inside and a couple of small tables outside.

    Lemon chicken
    Martina T.

    Delicious when fresh! Crunchy, meaty and flavored well. Ordered delivery. Good portion per order.

    Birdies Original
    Helen C.

    Every time I eat here, the food is divine. I bought a sandwich, lavender matcha, two donuts and some chicken bites this week. I recommend the chipotle mayo. The flavors are out of this world and the chicken is fresh, delectable and always breaded and fried to perfection. I love a fried chicken sandwich with pickles and slaw. This sandwich is at the top of my list.

    Donuts
    Courtney O.

    This breakfast sandwich is FIRE!!! A friend recommended Birdies because we were staying nearby and I'm pretty sure I will forever be dreaming about this sandwich. First of all, it is massive. The fried chicken is cooked so tender and it isn't greasy or oily. The combination of that with the egg, sauce and bun were all just heavenly. It will put you into a food coma in the best way possible. Besides delicious chicken sandwiches, they also have donuts. They offered us a sample mini donut which was really good. I liked their cake donuts more than the yeast ones.

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    Ask the Community - Birdies

    Are they open?

    They are open but now known as Duchess - same menu though.

    What type of oil is used for frying your chicken? I have a peanut allergy thanks

    It's soy. Not peanut

    How does one go about ordering a Gold Donut?

    You can call them and see if the gold donuts are on the menu that day. The staff are more than willing to assist with any and all questions.

    Do they have any gluten free chicken sandwiches?

    Not sure but im sure if you call them they would be more than willing to assist you. The staff are really nice

    How's the parking?

    It’s the most frustrating thing about their location. There’s like 2 meters out front. A bunch of paid lots (~$5-10 on weekends) within 2-3 minutes walking. And more metered within 5 minutes but you’re gonna have to circle around multiple times and… 

    What is the email or contact number to reach management? I was given an email address by the staff but I have not received any response at all.

    Laylastravelsnow@gmail.com

    Do they offer any vegan or vegetarian options?

    No they do not. They are a chicken based restaurant.

    How much is a dozen donuts 🍩?

    The donuts are about $4 each. So I'm guessing at least $42.

    Do they offer vegan donuts?

    Not sure on that one Jackie

    How long is the wait during lunch time on weekdays?

    10 Minutes to order. but by the time your order is ready, easily 20 minutes.

    Any vegan options?

    No vegan options

    Do you guys deliver?

    On Postmates, UberEATS, and DoorDash

    Are the donuts Vegan?

    I believe they have a few vegan selections, and they rotated. Call ahead to check which flavors are in that day!

    Can you order the breakfast sandwich any time of day?

    Yes

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