Amazing juicy chicken. If it wasn't for the troublesome parking in the area, then I would probably be 15lbs lighter. I would come to Chicken Hut daily instead of going to places like Kuma. Grill chicken with rice/mash, pita, and delicious salsa sauce. After eating at Chicken Hut, I don't feel unhealthy and it actually boost my mood upward. Since it's an open kitchen, you will walk out of there smelling like grilled chicken. For me, I don't' mind that smell at all. The staffs there are friendly. Very affordable and simple meal that make me more happy and excited to eat than going to fancy restaurant. read more

Be-GAWK! If you like chicken, you will really be happy you found this little joint. It's not shmancy--that's 'fo sho! But who really cares when you're hungry and you don't want to spend a lot of moo-lah? Just a warning--this place has absolutely ZERO ambiance. So, if you are looking to impress, go elsewhere. But, the restaurant is clean, the service is fast and the food is freshly cooked right before your very eyes. So, I bet your chompin' at the bit to find out how the food is. The chicken is tender and moist. I prefer white meat and you can order all white meat for an additional cost. They do offer some very watery salsa (not sure what exactly this has to do with chicken, but...whatever!) and a tasteless cole-slaw for side options. I'm not really crazy about either of them. But...the chicken is quite amazing. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I am going to live off it forever. I always split the half chicken meal with a parent when they come to visit. It fills us both up perfectly. The chicken is unbeatable. It's perfect. The pita is absolutely ridiculously good. So light and fluffy, warm and delicious. The salsa is amazing, and I don't even like salsa! It's as fresh as salsa can be. Mashed potatoes and gravy and the rice are also good. It is a ridiculously good meal...for cheap, really cheap. And how can that smell not lure you in? You can smell the amazingness of this place just walking by. Hell, I've stopped in when I wasn't even hungry cause it smelled so good. Chicken hut...you are the best. read more

I've eyed the Chicken Hut suspiciously from the opposite corner of the street for years. YEARS. Then last week, I went inside. What's on the menu? Chicken. That's it. That's all it needs to be. Delicious, juicy, fall off the bone chicken. A whole, a half or a quarter - plus grilled pita and your choice of side (generously portioned). Make the world a better place and fill your belly AND someone else's for less than $20. Visit the Chicken Hut. Now. read more

Had it last night. Chicken Hut is a great place to grab good chicken, that's not fried at a great price. Don't usually sit in, grab and go on the way home from work works for me so I can't comment on the atmosphere except the guys always seem to be watching soccer! They're pretty quick getting the food together and I've yet to see a chicken be undercooked, however you got to be careful of the dreaded overcooked bird. I usually point out which one I want now and they take care of it. Oh yeah, and the salsa is on point! enjoy read more

As much as I'd rather cut off a toe than move back to Lakeview, I do miss being down the street from chicken hut. When you only make one thing, it better be delicious. And I'll be damned if they don't serve some damn good roasted chicken. No frills, and the sides aren't anything to write a review about, but your food is ready by the time you get your change and its soooooooooo good. Awesome place for a pre- or post-workout meal too. $8 and you've got all the carbs and protein you need, and then some, in a perfectly seasoned package. Great for the athlete on a budget. read more

So I never write reviews , I'm more of a "review looker upper" . However, after dining here yesterday during the pride parade ... I thought it was necessary to give my input. I also promised the owner I would , so here it goes.. :) So my friend and I came here during the parade, very randomly, just out of pure hunger. Little did we know we had the best seats in town for the parade - the bar stool tables were window side and it just so happened that this was where the parade began ! My friend and I sat there for about 2 and a half hours, probably longer and the owner was so nice to us. Made conversation with us a couple times and never once asked us to leave even though we had been done eating. He even let us charge our phones there since we were running super low on our batteries - and we all know how important our iPhones battery percentage is now a days. The chicken was fabulous, not dry and grilled to perfection and then topped with the delicious tomato salsa ... perfect combo ! I'm huge on customer experience , so that may be why the experience is longer than the actual food review. But don't doubt that when going to chicken hut you will experience good customer service and AWESOME chicken ! read more

After our workout, we needed a protein fix. It was my first time here, but my friend is a regular...now I can see why! Tasty food at a super cheap price! Their pita bread is amazing, and the rice even tasted good too! A pleasant surprise, indeed. read more

After passing this place so many times, my family decided to order take out to try it. The chicken was BURNT. I couldn't stomach it. Even worse, one of my family members fed my dog some of the chicken that looked okay...but the next day my dog was sick. He's okay now, but never again will I order anything from this place. read more

I've eyed potentially visiting here for SO, SO MANY years(over 7-8 years?), and I think the only thing that stopped me from visiting sooner was not the divey looking exterior, but learning about their cash only policy via online reviews years ago. You'd think a place like this would better publicize that fact via a sign on their front door, rather than just a sign on the register, but they annoyingly don't. Anyway, on to the review. It's not a very deep menu, think like how Gene and Jude's is with their hot dog/fries/tamales only menu, except here you have a slight bit more options. At Chicken Hut, it's only grilled chicken, a few sides like for example mashed potatoes, and cole slaw. Rounding out the menu are 2 dessert options: Eli's Cheesecake slices, and rice pudding. Decided to order the quarter chicken special and upgrade to white meat, and I was honestly very divided about what I should get for my side. Asked the guy taking my order what he'd recommend for a side, and he replied back that their most popular sides were the rice and also the mashed potatoes(also have cole slaw and potato salad for sides, btw). Made a spur of the moment decision to order the mashed potatoes, and those were really good. I'd even say it was very comparable to Popeye's or KFC quality. Tried a little of both the hot sauce(which yes, does look like a packet of salsa at first) and the barbeque sauce, and I definitely preferred the hot sauce of the 2. The hot sauce(and what I initially mistook for salsa) they use isn't very spicy at all, btw. The barbeque sauce was blah to me for whatever reason, vs. their hot sauce. Liked the pitas that came with my quarter chicken special(w/upgrade to white meat), and I did mix the grilled chicken with the hot sauce onto the 2 pitas that came with my meal at times. Was surprised that the final price post-tax was slightly higher, than I was expecting it to be after upgrading the quarter chicken special to white meat($8.60!). Sigh, I guess that's a fact of life that taxes are always ridiculous in Chicago, and that I get this weird feeling that my food probably would've still been decent(and maybe a smidge under $8? or VERY close to the $8 mark) if I'd not upgraded from dark meat? Also have a TV inside which I'll guess is often tuned into Chicago sports games, such as a Cubs game that was on tonight. Glad I did come here post-walking around the Lakeview East Art Fair today, and didn't go to one of the typical chains having a location in the area(i.e. Chipotle, Five Guys, etc.). Though I don't totally hate those chains, I was feeling like something different than chain fare today. Like other reviewers have said, it's a cash only place, and they also don't have an ATM inside. There are ATMs north and south of here on Broadway though, such as a Chase ATM within Walgreens across the street. And on a side rant, US Bank really should fill the annoying gap they have in not having any convenient ATMs if you're in either the eastern part of the Lakeview neighborhood, or in eastern Lincoln Park. Though it's at least a start US Bank did recently fill in their former Evanston gap, with 2 locations(on top of an ATM within Northwestern University's campus). Thankfully, I was prepared beforehand for both the lack of US Bank ATMs in this area, and the fact that Chicken Hut is cash only. read more

Chicken Hut - Their prominent chicken grill, in front. There were a lot more chickens being grilled here, when I was placing my order. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well if you want solid roasted chicken this is the place to go. Little freaky seeing all the chickens in different states of cooking. Always consistent and solid chicken. Moist, flavorful, cooked just right. I enjoy hitting this place for a quick bit to bring home. Skip the corn on the cob it's steamed and mushy. Chicken is great and the mashed do the trick. Set your expectations, this is a take out place and you do not want to sit in there unless you are chowing down quick or you will smell like the place. Cash only and reasonably priced. Full chicken, mashed, pita to go will be about $14. read more

Chicken Hut is a hidden gem in the heart of East Lakeview. I had walked by this low-key establishment numerous times before finally deciding to give it a try. From the outside, it's hard to tell whether it is actually open or not but what it lacks in decor it more than makes up for in serving delicious broiled chickens and sides. I have had the half chicken and mashed potatoes a few times now and have never been disappointed. My only complaint is not enough gravy on the mashed potatoes but the staff is more than happy to give you some extra on the side. The grilled pita is also some of the best I've had in awhile. This place will definitely be seeing more of me in the future! Happy eating! PSA - This is a cash only joint so make sure you have some green on you! read more

Chicken Hut - Half chicken and mashed potatoes! Asking for extra gravy next time. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am addicted to the Chicken Hut and tell everyone about the place! I am usually anti chicken but the chicken at the Chicken Hut is flavorful, moist and juicy with a crispy skin. It's perfect. I always order a 1/2 chicken dinner and save 1/2 of it for lunch the next day (The chicken usually never makes it until the next day. It ends up as a midnight snack!!). I love the mashed potatoes and gravy. Depending on my mood, I vary between the BBQ sauce and the salsa. The chicken is so tender and tasty. The pita's are perfectly soft and are great for sopping up the juice from the chicken, salsa or BBQ sauce and gravy from the mashed potatoes. The dining area isn't very exciting but the people watching out the windows on the corner of Belmont and Broadway makes up for the lack of entertainment inside. I promise you will be gnawing the bones wishing you had ordered more chicken! read more

Sometimes the name sums it up. Chicken hut is no exception. Spartian decor, limited menu. Yes, chiken hut only serves chicken. And what chic a licious bird it is. Cooked over a mammoth (must be at least 6 x 6 ft) grill that is always packed, the bird here is grilled to char heaven. You can get it as a quarter, half, or whole. And their specials include mashed potatoes or rice, drink, grilled pita (xxx yum) and salsa. The best part is they are all under $10! The only downside is cash only, ans I could really dig some french fries. So more like 4 and a half stars, still a fav of mine. read more

The quarter chicken special was really a lot of food which was great. Loved the chicken and potatoes. The salsa with bread was different for me but it worked out nicely. The people there are nice and helped make suggestions. I liked this place a lot and would encourage others to go read more

Chicken Hut - Quarter chicken special with potato and falafal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Now usually I'm leery about places that have "hut" or "shack" in their name. However, Chicken Hut is simple, no-nonsense chicken. Let's be honest, when you come into a place like this you are expecting a hefty mass of some greasy and flavourful chicken. Mission accomplished. While the skin was a bit greasy, it wasn't nearly as bad as I can imagine similar places would be. The dark meat was warm and easily came off the bone, separating into sections like tender fish does . Even though the breast was a bit dried out they were still pretty tasty. While we didn't get any sides the pita was stunning! crisp, warm, chewy, and a little greasy. We have friends that get falafel (sp?) from next door only to run over here and get their pita. In terms of price, you really get a pretty decent deal on the chicken itself. I'm not sure if the sides are really worth it. For under $11 you can get a whole chicken which should be enough to feed two pretty good eaters. Summary: If you are even considering getting food from a place called "Chicken Hut" you aren't going to be able to find a place in this genre that is better. read more

I love simplicity, and nothing yells simplicity like having less than ten things on the menu that all involve the word "chicken". If you want grilled chicken, go in and pick up a half chicken combo with coleslaw and baked beans. The combo comes with a drink, some salsa, and a slice of pita for around $9. It's enough to curb any chicken craving and is great for a down home comfort food fix. Note: Cash Only read more

I absolutely love this place!! It's simplicity. The delicious chicken. The sides. The soda that come with the meal. DIVINE!! Cheap. Fast (immediate!) read more

BEST CHICKEN (HUT) EVER! Seriously good poultry, and the salsa, rice and pita rock too. Cash only, dont be left with out your chicken... there is an ATM across the street in Wallgreens if you forget. read more

Chicken Hut is currently my newest obsession. It's right down the street, decently priced and absolutely delicious. I am a college student, and I don't have time to cook meals on most days, so my boyfriend and I get Chicken Hut a few times a week. The chicken is so great that I could probably eat a whole chicken. The sides are good as well. I prefer the corn and potato salad. The staff is nice as well. They only take cash, which is a little inconvenient. And sometimes they close at 9-ish when the sign says 10. Which is quite disappointing, but most likely due to heavy business. read more

I have walked by this place several times, and noticed the huge grills covered with perfectly cooked chicken through the stores front window. I decided to stop in and try and see if my palette would agree with what my eyes were seeing. Wouldn't you know it the food is fantastic! The Chicken is very well seasoned and not dry at all. Very moist and very hot. I will be going back again to have more of that delicious chicken in the very near future. read more

BOO-YAH! From the perfectly seasoned and prepared chicken - to the grilled Pita bread to the crisp potato salad and sweet slaw - this is the real deal. Pita people might object to the orgy of roasting chickens on the grill - but what do they know? Everything about the Chicken Hut is artful and delicious. No B.S. - just good food to eat in or take home. Satisfaction on every visit. read more

My mate and I always stop by Chicken Hut after work and grab a bird for a cheap price. The freshly grilled chicken and mashed potatoes is the perfect combination to wash down a dull 9-5. In all seriousness, this is a great spot for a quick meal or something easy to carryout. You can get a quarter or half chicken for yourself, or buy a full to share. Meals come with a side, pita bread, and salsa. Bring cash as this place does not accept card. read more

I went here because my sister's husband used to live in the neighborhood and he said he loved the place. I just moved down the street from it and decided to give it a try. You have the option to order Whole, Half, or Quarter chicken. I got the quarter (one wing, one leg). You choose a side, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or rice. I chose mashed potatoes. The chicken was just blah and the mashed potatoes were just whatever... I wouldn't return. After I finished eating, I considered going to Chipotle to eat again just to feel more satisfied, but decided not to gorge on food and got an ice cream from Walgreen's instead. read more

This place looks scary, but the food is really good. Simple and good. They don't take credit/debit, so that deletes a star in my book. The service is fast and the chicken is very tasty. The sides are simple, but filling and it's a good value. read more

This place was so YUMMY! From the perfectly cooked chicken to the delicious potato salad and the yummy mashed potatoes with gravy. We ate here on Sunday evening and enjoyed it so much. I really love this type of chicken and places. I was visiting and definitely recommend this place. read more

Fast, cheap, and tasty. Very good chicken, very good pita, mediocre cole slaw, and a surprisingly nice salsa on the side. The birds aren't huge -- a quarter chicken left me a little hungry -- but a bigger portion would hardly break the bank. And it took them less than ninety seconds to serve my meal. read more

After passing by Chicken Hut a few times a week for over a year or so, I was curious about the meat I saw grilling in the window. "That doesn't look very clean," I thought to myself. Oh, what the hell. Curiosity killed the cat, as he walked in and ordered a 1/2 chicken. Service = abrasive and impersonal. Food = pretty palatable. Chicken hut, yeahhhhhhh.... read more

Great prices for a whole rotisserie grilled chicken and it's cheap and tasty. Their salsa is fantastic, too. read more

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It's quick; it's cheap; good chicken. The rotisserie is definitely tasty and moist, but I'm not blown away. I wish they actually served vegetables as sides too, but you can't get any veggies here. It's just chicken and carb city at Chicken Hut. The mashed potatoes with gravy are decent, but do taste a little bit like instant. The rice is alright. The chicken is served with sauce, and I don't really get the sauce... it's essentially salsa served with pita. Does the sauce go with the chicken??? The flavors of the salsa and chicken don't seem to mesh that well to me. Next time I'll ask for the BBQ sauce instead. Oh, they DON'T TAKE CREDIT CARDS... Cash only... Tear... read more

After reading some of the reviews here I decided to give it a try; I'm very glad I did! The exterior (and interior, for that matter) are rather unattractive. There's absolutely no indication that this restaurant contains some of the best roasted chicken of your life! If you get over the looks, however, it's a fantastic place for some fast, delicious, cheap chicken. A quarter chicken meal cost around $6 which included a leg, breast, and thigh; drink; salsa (kinda random); some pita bread (also kinda random); and your choice of a side (mashed potatoes, cole slaw, potato salad, and a few other choices). Service was ridiculously fast, but be aware: they don't accept plastic! read more

Remember that scene in 'Dangerous Minds' when Michelle Pfieffer's character takes one of her students out to this fancy dinner because he won the poetry competititon or whatever and he says, "I'll have a chicken. A whole one?" I think of that stupid movie every time I walk by this place. The Chicken Hut is the perfect place if you really do want a whole chicken grilled to perfection. The prices are really cheap and it save you all the time and effort of roasting your own chicken. "We've been spending most our lives living in a poultry paradise!" read more

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If you're in the mood for some whole grilled chicken, then this is probably the place for you. Its the cheapest and cleanest place in the city to get a full chicken. And it's cheap too. read more

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Just moved here about two weeks ago, and it was nearly impossible for me NOT to notice Chicken Hut! Those young Perdue chickens were calling my name... It's a chicken joint plain and simple. The people inside seemed like hard working good folks who like their chicken hot and tasty...loved every greasy, salty, stinking bite! Until next time Chicken Hutt, until next time! read more

1/4 white meat chicken was moist and tasted great. Nice portion size of rice as side. VERY reasonably priced! I will definitely be back! read more

Good price, good food, their chicken is very versatile lol if you have any other left over food or sauce it basically can match and compliment any other food haha Plus they also started accepting credit cards now so definitely a good place to go if you are just tired of oven baked chicken breast read more

Here's the scenario. I place my order (half chicken special with drink). I take my cup to the fountain and fill up with diet coke. As soon as I walk back to the counter my food is already waiting for me. I do not think I have ever had service that fast for a meal that large. I was blown away. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled to roasted perfection. The mashed potatoes weren't awesome but they did the job well. The grilled and seasoned pita seemed a bit random, but it was a very welcome addition to my meal. I also got the corn on the cob, which was probably mushy from sitting around all day. My entire order was just under $10 and there is enough food for two meals. Only downside was that they didn't have ketchup, but their bbq sauce complemented their chicken really well. I will come here again and again and I'll be bringing the whole family! read more

I love Chicken Hut! Half a chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy with pita on the side = yummy! The seasoning on the chicken is delicious and the pita goes well with the chicken! I've been here a couple times and have always been satisfied, except yesterday, the chicken was a little dry, but I got over it. Unfortunately, it is cash only, so come prepared. read more

For most people, this is a place that you will walk by everyday and not notice. There is no elaborate decorations or beautiful archway at the entrance. However, if you take a look inside, you will find a large grill filled with deliciously looking chicken (quarter, half and whole chicken). My friend and I walked in after working out at FCC couple blocks north of the place because we were hungry and wanted to try something new. Definitely not impressive in looks but, oh man, the smell of nothing but perfectly grilled chicken with a little hint of burnt skin was very appetizing. We got the meal with half chicken, coleslaw and pita. I have to say that I was not disappointed at this place that claimed to be grilled chicken expert. The chicken was tender, flavorful and perfectly charred. It was probably one of the best grilled chicken I have ever had. My only two complaints of this meal were that the chicken breast was a little dry (I haven't had moist ones before and I am a fan of dark meat) and that the coleslaw was a little runny. Don't get me wrong though, I am definitely going back there again. Oh, did I mention that it was pretty cheap? Last note: CASH ONLY! read more

I tried this place for the first time today! I really like their mushed potato and chicken. I had it delivered and it took less than 20 minutes! Half a chicken which was enough for two of us for under 10 buck! Keep the good work! Oh I almost forgot the pita went well with the salsa and chicken. read more