After a long day of shopping, we ordered food to go from here. There was a little bit of a wait, but understandable in that it was cooked to order. We were impressed by how crispy everything was after our +20 min car ride home. We had the chicken sandwiches and boneless wings w the mango habanero sauce. The spice levels and sauces were on point. We will definitely be back if in the area! read more

The last time I had Byrd's Hot Chicken was in Anaheim, California a few years ago! I arrived in Chicago at the Westin Lombard. It was cold outside, around 20 degrees out! After getting checked in at the hotel and unpacked in the hotel room, I ended up looking on UberEats for restaurants in the area. Byrd's Hot Chicken was one of the first restaurants that popped up on the application! Byrd's Hot Chicken's menu consists of lots of chicken! You can order a chicken sandwich, the Byrd Bowl (diced chicken tender, cheese, slaw etc..), Tenders, French Fries, Mac N Cheese, Cake Shake, Chicken Nuggets, and so much more! I ended up ordering the following from Byrd's Hot Chicken [2] Chicken sandwiches: Plain, with pickles and cheese. Mac N Cheese Side The UberEats order took about 30 minutes. The meal was still hot and the chicken was super crispy when it arrived at the hotel! I opened up the bag and couldn't believe how much Mac N Cheese was in the container! There was so much! The Mac N Cheese was delicious!! It was perfectly seasoned and loaded with cheese! The chicken sandwiches were my favorite though! The chicken was juicy and tender. The breading on the chicken was so crispy and yummy! The pickles and cheese was a good addition to the chicken sandwich! This was one of my favorite chicken sandwiches that I've had in a long time! I might have to come back here one more time before I fly back to Las Vegas! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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I didn't know this was a chain, but no matter what I was in the mood for hot chicken. I always pass this place and each time it wasn't busy. It's close to Kitakata ramen. Parking is sufficient. When you walk inside, they have a ton of seating available. You order at the counter, take a seat, and they bring it out to you (if you are dining in). Service was very friendly. They greeted me when I walked in and asked if everything was good. I ordered the sandwich combo along with a small macaroni and cheese. -sandwich combo 5 - the sandwich had two huge pieces of chicken tenders with coleslaw and pickles. They added 24k sauce to the sandwich but they also provided an additional small cup of sauce for free. I ordered medium heat. People said the coleslaw could use more flavor, but the coleslaw was basically there to kind of buffer the heat. Medium was spicy enough for my eyes to water, but it was still enjoyable. I didn't want it to be too mild or too spicy on my initial visit. The batter was on the thicker side but the chicken remained super juicy on the inside. That's what matters. The fries were crinkle cut with seasoning. I recommend dipping your fries in the 24k sauce. -macaroni and cheese 5 - creamy texture with lots of cheese. Noodles were firm but not hard. Plentiful amount. read more

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We happened to be in the area and stopped in at 10:53 since the posted opening time is 11:00. The employee who walked in right before us said it would be at least another half hour before we could eat. If that's the case, the opening time should probably be listed as 11:30. If the restaurant opens at 11:00, staff should already be prepared to serve customers by then. read more

This place is clean and easy to get to. We went for lunch on a weekday and it was steady. We were immediately greeted and had the menu explained. Food came out hot and was obviously freshly prepared. However, the food didn't wow us. The Bryd's Nest is a mix of coleslaw, fries, chicken and a house sauce. It was tasty but you better be hungry because it's huge and leftovers not really an option with coleslaw and fries. How do you reheat one and not the other? Also it will give people with OCD about food touching nightmares. My party wings had a heavy seasoning on them similar to what you do with Nashville hot chicken, but I didn't think the seasoning complimented the Buffalo sauce at all. Also the fries had an herby seasoning on them that didn't hit with me either. For Muslim patrons though, the meat is listed as halal. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Traditional Party Wings with Fries. Medium Buffalo - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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My husband and I really enjoy hot chicken and lately it's become a household sensation. We saw this place on yelp and decided to try it. Walking in we loved how inviting the interior was. My husband being a southern native, loved how "at home" it made him feel. The interior was very clean and adequately spacious. We both ordered the chicken sandwich and the Byrd Bomb fries (both in medium) and got two drinks. While we waited the owner indulged us in conversation about different spice levels as well as our opinions on different flavor profiles. He definitely made us feel very welcome. Byrd's did NOT disappoint us. The bomb fries had very tender pieces of chicken that had a very well balanced flavor to them. The mixture of chicken, coleslaw, and pickles took on a taste that my husband said was better than Hangry Joes. In my personal opinion, the pickles were still moist with pickle juice which I loved, the slaw was still crunchy which added a nice snap and the chicken was perfectly cooked. The chicken in the chicken sandwich was the star of the show, and just like the fries, the combination of the ingredients gave it all a unique taste that we both enjoyed very much. I highly recommend this restaurant for its juicy, well seasoned chicken and fresh ingredients. I am not a fan of Hangry joes or Dave's due to how I feel nauseous after eating it however, if you are a fan of those places I think you will also love this restaurant. Side note: The owner did mention this is a soft opening and there is a more extensive menu coming. read more

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Chicken was good. Place was nice. Spacious. The prices were fair. Service was quick and friendly.

Restaurant smelled weird and bathroom was dirty. Pictures looked appetizing, but the food wasn't very good. The breading on the chicken tenders was falling off. The cheese sticks were cold. And things just kind of lacked flavor. read more

I've been craving a Nashville fried chicken sandwich for a while and this place hits the spot. The chicken cut was thick and juicy, super tender and gotta nice kick!! A little bit pricey but for this kind of quality I think it's worth it. Will be back for sure. read more

From out of town wanted to try something different this place did not disappoint, food was made to order. I ordered medium spice and it was great be careful it's definitely warm for a medium spice. Staff was friendly and wasn't bad priced read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - TENDERS 24K Sauce Pickles Large Fries Pickles - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

We are always on the hunt for a good hot chicken and Byrd's did not disappoint last night. My husband and I both got the "Sauce it up" sandwich with Mango Habanero (Hot). The chicken itself is extremely moist - sort of like broasted - if you've had that before. It was perfectly cooked - and we loved the brioche bun it came on. The Hot was perfect for me, but I think I could try the one level up. We liked the mango sauce but would try different ones. I would recommend Byrds as one of the best hot chicken places around. read more

New hot chicken joint in Lombard worth checking out. My personal point of comparison is Fry the Coop in Elmhurst. Chicken here is crispier with thicker batter/crunch. Hot spice is good heat without melting your face off. 24K sauce is a tasty thousand island dressing minus the pickle bits. The coleslaw is the only item that could use some enhanced flavor. Fries are typical crinkle cut fare. More items to try and will be back. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Chicken sandwich combo - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Byrd's is located in a small plaza across the street from Yorktown Mall. There's plenty of parking. The interior is spacious and has fun decor, such as a rooster on a skateboard. We ordered a chicken sandwich combo, chicken tender combo, and a single tender for my son. We made a slight mistake ordering two combos, as we ended up with way too many fries. The chicken sandwich was pretty good. I thought the coleslaw could have been more flavorful, though. The 24k sauce was tasty. They actually stick two large tenders in this sandwich. The chicken tender combo was also pretty good, although the batter was a bit thick and I had to peel some off. I got one tender with Mild spice and one with Medium. The latter definitely had some kick to it, but not unbearable. The bread they use for the toast seems to be higher quality than the simple white bread used by Dave's Hot Chicken. My son seemed to enjoy his tender. The fries here are interesting, as the seasoning on them kind of reminds me of sour cream & onion chips. Overall, a nice spot for fried chicken if you're at the mall or nearby stores. I think I still like Dave's chicken the best (specifically the chicken, not sides), but Byrd's is on par with Dave's and Hangry Joe's. read more

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Enjoyed my first visit. Went for the number one, thought I asked for medium heat but the receipt said mild. I definitely could handle something spicier. Crinkle fries were piping hot and well seasoned. Very friendly staff and the dining room was spotless. The breast hung off each end of the sandwich and those bites revealed the delicious breading and perfect doneness. Will have to stop back for some medium heat wings. read more

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YUM YUM YUM!! Food was so fire and affordable. I am in love with their chicken tenders. The portion is huge and the place was very clean. I love how fresh everything was and the service was very quick. The owner was very sweet and gave us a free drink on the house . We're from out of state but will definitely come back when we're in town. ALSO, this place is halal!!!! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Chicken TENDERS - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

I had the sauce it up sandwich. They have several choices when you pick this.. mango habanero, Sriracha or sweet chili. I picked the mango habanero . You can also pick the spice level of how you want your sandwich from just no spice all the way to (Killer) hot. there's five levels of heat. I went medium and thought, even if I picked wrong and they kill me, I can survive.. it was a good choice on my part. I like it warm and next time I go back , I'm gonna step it up a level, but the chicken was nicely cooked. It had just a little bit of breading not too much, and it was well put together with the coleslaw , and the sauce on a brioche bun. I opted out on the pickles. Not a pickle guy.. Honestly? This is the best damn sandwich I've had in a hot minute. Let me tell ya! They're in kind of a hard to find location, which is across from Yorktown mall to the west there's a couple of strip malls over there and they are on the same side as the mattress firm, just down a couple stores. The 4.7 ranking they've got right now definitely is deserved and they've got plenty more choices than then just a sammich . I wasn't sure what I was looking for. I didn't even have fries or anything. I just didn't have lunch. Was looking for a little bite to eat and didn't wanna get too filled up and this for 11 bucks, It was well worth it. They're a small little store and definitely a mom and pop type of shop. Do recommend!!!!! I'm sure if you wanted it, they'd give you some sauce so hot, you'd wanna slap your mama. But don't do that just go there and try them out. They share a parking lot with other businesses, but they do have a handful of tables in there so you can sit in and enjoy it. I took it to go, but I would have no problem with eating in place as it looks clean.. read more

The breading on the mild chicken wings tastes burnt. I tried to eat them but gave up. This was my first time trying this place and won't be back. The season on the fries were decent. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Mild Chicken Wings - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Amazing staff great halal chicken if your liek em and want it super hot thsi is the place also clean and I would recommend thsi to anybody

Hubby and I stopped in at Studio Movie Grill prior to watching Beetlejuice at Studio movie grill, and I'm so glad we did! I got the medium chicken sandwich, and it was a bit spicy but highly delicious! read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - Chicken sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

From their web menu: 3 PC Jumbo Fingers Deal $10.99 Buy a Three Fingers Meal and get another Three Fingers Meal for Free. Includes Texas Toast, Pickles, and 24 K sauce. Your receipt Order #f458845b 2x 3 PC Jumbo Fingers Deal $21.98 Subtotal $21.98 Taxes $1.87 Total Charged PayPal***0000 Dec 31, 2025 $23.85 I saw this deal in their online menu and decided to try it. Once inside, I was told that it's a special that's only available online, so I took the time to order online. They have you choose a service to process the order and DoorDash users are not charged a fee for a pickup order. I paid and submitted the order and was told that I would receive a text when the order was ready. I waited inside in clear view of the staff for about twenty-five minutes without being notified, so I went to inquire. What turned out to be my order was there and I had noticed it sitting there for quite a while. I didn't think it was mine, because it was only one box. I told them that I had ordered TWO of these BOGO deals and showed them the receipt. They kept (rudely) insisting that I needed to contact DoorDash; that THEY had made the mistake. I really tried to be patient with them and give them the benefit of the doubt, but they all (especially the lady) were such loud bullies that I just left. As you can see from the receipt, I ordered TWO of the 3 piece Jumbo Chicken Deal(s). The "deal" is that you get an additional three piece meal, which means you get six pieces for 10.99. My daughter and I just split the one order that they gave us. Very disappointing that they not only refused to honor the deal, but were incredibly nasty in defending their own horrible behavior. Beware! UPDATE: I found out that Byrd's has many locations throughout the country, but NO corporate headquarters or oversight of any kind (similar to Turo, where if you rent a car through them and anything goes wrong, you're on your own, pal). No wonder they felt free to behaved as they did. Welcome to 2026. read more

This place slaps so fucking hard I can't even believe it. Like it's so good I have to imagine the chicken you're eating would be like "It's okay bro, go ahead. Eat me." I'm honestly starting to think it's a fever dream every time I eat here because there ain't no way it's this good. Every time I come back I'm worried it's not going to live up to my expectations but then I leave feeling like the good lord himself blessed my tastebuds with the finest meat this world has ever seen. Do yourself a favor and cram some delicious fried meat down your gullet and fall into a food coma so deep that you can give thanks in person to the chicken that you just ate. Anyone who gives this joint less than five stars must be trying to keep this place on the down low, otherwise they are so far outside their own mind they might as well be an astronaut floating aimlessly into the sun. You're welcome for the tip read more

The chicken was well prepared and very large pieces were provided. The only thing is when I ordered it said there would be slaw included, and there was none. Otherwise, a very great experience. I will definitely be coming back. read more

First time visit was awesome. Owner/operator showed great hospitality and care to 1. intro the menu, 2. why they're different and 3. what effort they put in to stay fresh and high quality. I can attest to all the claims he made: the food was fresh and flavorful. It's a very generous portion of chicken ( my family and I went with the most popular sandwich for our orders) and all of it: from its presentation and texture to its flavor gave the feel of a gourmet, homemade sandwich that was perfectly prepped for just us. This will be my guilty pleasure to visit on days we seek a satisfying meal. I would imagine this would do well as a takeout for a picnic or day at the park. Ambiance is clean, warm and inviting if you choose to dine in. read more

Food was really tasty and hot and good enjoyed the fried pickles the main course Byrds Bomb wow totally delicious. No wait and then person brought me my food. Nice spot for a date night or Sunday afternoon snack. Music was soothing and relaxing while eating not loud or vulgar. read more

Byrd's Hot Chicken - BYRD BOMB I started eating it and wanted to give a review from tasting so good. - Fast Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

This is the best moist chicken I have had in a long time. I feel like usually restaurants focus on the sauce only, well not this place. The chicken was so tender and juicy which made the meal delicious. I had the chicken sandwich, wings and panini and all were great. read more

A worker came out to my car to give me a sauce cup that I forgot to grab during my pickup. In shortsleeves, it was 17 degrees Fahrenheit windchill. Absolute g. read more

First time trying Byrd's. The gentleman at the front counter was great. He was patient and friendly. He took the time to explain the menu, the levels of spice, and all the sauces. He let us sample the Byrd sauce and the unsweetened ice tea. He was also very handsome and I loved his haircut. The chicken tenders were huge and the fries were really good. The food was fresh and hot. read more

We happened to find this place yesterday and gave it a try. We ordered chicken tenders (medium heat) with fries, and potato salad, and fried pickles. The fries were good, the potato salad was very tasty and the tenders were just that TENDER! They were excellent. The medium heat still has a good kick and was a little hot for me and perfect for my husband. I really liked them. The fried pickles spears are really good also. We will for sure be back and next time going to try the chicken sandwich. read more

Huge portions! Chicken was clearly made fresh and was super flavorful. Loved their potato salad.. not too mayonnaise-y. Fries were super crispy. Only thing I wish they had was homemade ranch! read more

So good!!!! They take a little long to make the food, but it was so worth it. We had the wings, the tenders and the chicken sandwich, all Hot flavored. read more

We live pretty close to here, but never actually checked it out and are so glad that we did! Really good food and really good service

BEST PLACE IVE EVER ATE CHICKEN AT!!!! everything was so good. the sandwich tasted amazing and the byrds bomb... really tastes bomb af!!!!!!! The staff was so nice and friendly! my new after work spot to go to just turned into this. AMAZING AMAZING AND AMAZING!!!!!!!!! lots of seating and spacious definitely worth a try. if you dont like anything from here then you got to go get your tastebuds checked out read more

First time at Byrds....My kids and I eat a lot of chicken. We go to all the spots...Canes, Chic Fil A, Dave's Hot Chicken, Portillos tenders, etc. and Byrd's is the best I've had. My son had the tender meal (3 huge tenders with toast and fries). I had the hot chicken sandwich and it was awesome. Perfectly cooked for a fat tender. I would highly recommend trying Byrd's in Lombard. read more

We showed up 15 minutes after close and they still fired the grill up for us great food and not importantly great guys!!!

Great spicy chicken tenders on Texas toast. Flavorful and moist. Heat voice from mild to extra hot. Clean small restaurant and the staff was polite and efficient. Take out was hot and crispy by the time we took it home. read more

We hosted a women's lunch party here for 15. And I was throughly amazed at the service! The staff made everyone's food fresh, even though we had some late comers to the event. Every single chicken sandwich was fried perfectly and well seasoned! The shakes were made fresh as members joined the event. As a host, they made my life 100% easier. The manager checked on us for updated head counts and again throughout the event. Thank you for an amazing experience. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone to try! read more

I've tried 3 different places like this restaurant. But this was the best. Owner was super nice. The place was clean and very nice. Service was amazing. And the food was literally the best I've ever had. The sandwhich was perfect. The bomb wasn't soggy and it actually had chicken. It is worth it 100% to come here. Your stomach will thank you. read more

I visited Brys's Hot Chicken for the fist time yesterday. The chicken sandwiches are the best and there fries are addictive. I recommend anyone looking for a good chicken spot to visit them. You want be disappointed. The owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. Please visit. Again, you want be disappointed. Trying to keep from going back the next day. read more

Amazing food and even more amazing service. We purchased a variety of heat levels and everything was insanely delicious. If you like heat you won't be disappointed, if you don't the chicken itself is moist and flavorful. Hell even the fries are great. Will be back for sure. read more

Absolutely delicious. I ordered the mild classic sandwich, and it had just enough heat for me. My son got it hot, and he said it was right, too. The Chicago area needed a really good hot chicken place, and Byrd's is it. read more