Fresh sides and good chicken. You get what you pay for and it's definitely worth it for a food meal!

Good basic chicken. We've walked by Chicken Hut many times and finally decided to order carryout. We got the 1/2 chicken with sides of coleslaw and potato salad. The chicken was exactly what it was supposed to be. Chicken. Could probably use a little salt. The sides were nothing to write home about. Next time we will try the mashed potatoes. I sometimes like basic chicken without a lot of sauces. I generally prefer smoked chicken from a local BBQ place, but it is twice the price. Nice to get simple grilled chicken for a good price. read more

The chicken and mashed potatoes were amazing. The portion of chicken was great for the price and the pita bread was a nice surprise in my delivery order. read more

Super good chicken with the same bbq sauce as Harold's. Like a healthier version of Harold's, as it is grilled, not fried.

Best chicken in the state of Illinois. How they get the bread to taste so good. From the outside this place does not look like anything special but you have to go. read more

Crispy and delicious moist chicken with a good flavor. Portions were very generous too. The price is also reasonable. The menu is very small and straightforward, but if you're looking for a simple and filling, delicious meal, give this place a try. read more

My go to for fresh grilled chicken! Props for being in the neighborhood. Juicy with sauce and potatoes. Have never tried delivery or Ubereats as others have but come in and you'll love it. Ooo... and the pitas are the other best part read more

The smell of this place is irresistable. The taste of their food is even better. The price makes it an amazing value. Three people can eat very well - whole chicken, pita, couple of sides and two sauces - for about $14. The counter guys are cute and polite and your food is ready to go in about five seconds, tops. The taste of the skin on this chicken. Mmmmmmm. . . . yummy savory, mouth watering. This is fast food, but not unhealthy food. I love this place 'cos they do one thing, and they do it perfectly. Just great! The only drawback is the space itself can get warm on a warm summer day, but who cares . . . get take out, and go back home and pig out! read more

I'm not a fan of the sides here, but the chicken is fantastic. The meat is juicy and tender and the skin is definitely the standout. If you order the mashed potatoes, you will need to add your own seasoning, the corn on the cob is mushy, and I could do without the pita and salsa. But the quality and taste of the chicken is why I am giving this place 4 stars. My advice is to come for the chicken alone. My wife and I have ordered delivery from Chicken Hut several times during the pandemic, and I would highly recommend it. read more

DELICIOUS!!!! I was blown away at how yummy this chicken is. The cole slaw wasn't anything fabulous but the chicken... I guess that's why they call this place The Chicken Hut and not The Cole Slaw Hut. :-) 1/4 chicken w/side, plus pita and salsa was under $6!! Side choices included mashed and potato salad. This place must do a great carryout business. While we were there, several people came for carryout incuding a guy picking up 6 entire chickens. I wanted to chat him up and see if I could get invited to his party but my BF stopped me. :-) read more

This is the most simple yet satisfying meal. My girlfriend and I crave this at least once a week because it is tender, juicy chicken and great sides. She gets the mashed potatoes and I get the coleslaw. Love it. Cheap, fast, but high quality. read more

Mmmm, good schtuff. We grabbed dinner from Chicken Hut last night and it was a tasty treat. My husband and I both got the half chicken, with corn and mashed potatoes, he got salsa with his chicken and I got bbq sauce. The chicken was moist, juicy and very well seasoned. The sides were eh, okay at best. Corn was water logged, mashed potatoes tasted like they were from a box but what can ya do? Both the orders came with the pita which was very good. Toasted on the grill with some butter. For dessert we both got the rice pudding which was delish! I'll be back but will probably pick some other sides to go along with my succulent chicken. read more

If you grew up in the Lakeview area you know what a gem Chicken Hut is. First of all they have been open for as long as I can remember literally being a little kid and having chicken hut for dinner. It's a place that everyone in the burbs would call mom to order from for parties. Their menu is simple & they do a fantastic job on each and everything they offer from their chicken (perfect every-time) to their signature salsa/sauce thing they serve on the side to their pita (always warm & delicious). You really cannot go wrong with Chicken Hut. So glad to see them thriving & providing great service & great food time & time again. read more

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Oh, Chicken Hut. How did you and I just meet? Your chicken is so juicy and fresh. Your delivery so fast! Lightening quick. The skin? Perfectly crisp and seasoned - nice crackle. Pita so warm and fluffy - not stale in the least bit. Cole slaw is like whoa! Sooooo, so good. The portions? Forget about it. I've never seen larger portions in my life. You gave me enough for three meals just from the 1/2 special. My only wish is that you were more generous with that glorious, fresh salsa. I could literally drink that salsa every day. I guess I'll just need to order some more. I will never be able to quit you and that's okay. read more

Food was supposed to be delivered at 6:10pm. Food showed up 1 full hour late. Chicken was dry and there was no explanation.

Holy mole. I just cant express my feelings about chicken hut. It is so goood. I got a chicken and ate it and it was good. I lov chiken hut

The best chicken in chicago. That burnt crusty skin on the chicken is so good. Grew up eating this and will continue to bring friends and family there. Mashed potatoes and gravy is bomb. The pita is so good. And the red sauce they give you with the chicken is excellent. read more

This has to be the cleanest restaurant in Chicago, as the staff is always seen mopping up the floor and scrubbing the counters. Oh yeah, the rotisserie chicken is pretty good here, and you can watch the cooks grill them through the always-clean windows. read more

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One of the best grilled chickens in Chicago. This is not an upscale restaurant, the place is perfect for chickens to go. They have ample tables if you want to dine in too. The greek style chicken is grilled then served with pita bread, salsa and a choice of side. ( rice, coleslaw or mashed potatoes) Remember to bring cash, they dont accept cards. If you are two, i recommend buying the whole chicken than buying a quarter for each. Its a big savings! read more

The sides are not so good here but the chicken is awesome. Considering the low price, buying a whole roasted chicken here is an insanely good deal. I would absolutely skip the sides here though. read more

What did I just eat?? I figured if you only serve one thing you would offer it in more than one way. My order was "ready " before I found the cash to pay - CASH ONLY by the way. I can't figure out why I got pita bread and salsa as sides. I didn't ask for either and they don't taste good with the chicken. The main entree was not bad but lots of gristle, connective tissue, cut off pieces of organs stuck to the bottom. I was going to use the leftovers in my lunch tomorrow but I'm so under whelmed I want to just trash it. read more

Chicken Hut - Blah half chicken. And not the cheapest food on the block - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been coming to chicken hut for 20 years and it's never disappointed. The prices have steadily increased but have remained fair. For $10 you get a good meal with drink that is incredibly fast. I hope this place stays open forever. read more

This place is SO GOOD. "Just regular grilled chicken and potatoes can't actually be THAT good", you think. But you're wrong! It really is. The chicken is cooked/seasoned super nicely and the pita bread is insanely good for some reason -- like it's soft, chewy and charred. (If you're gluten-free, don't be like me and assume you'll just toss the pita rather than asking for no pita... because once you see it, it'll all be over.) read more

Pickup lunch order review: The good: Best 'fast food' chicken I've had in Chicago. Ordered a whole dark chicken. Hot and fresh and tender. Skin was great and chicken was moist. Pita bread was even surprisingly good. The sauce isn't necessary but is a nice touch. Great prices. 11 bucks for lunch for 2 isn't too shabby. Took 1 minute to get the food. The bad: Only come for lunch or to pick up for lunch/dinner. This isn't a sit down place to take a date. Cash only too. Guy taking our order wasn't friendly or talkative. Overall: Some great chicken for a great price. Just don't come ready to be served. Atmosphere: N/A Service: N/A Food: 10/10 read more

I absolutely love this place! You get great food for a very fair price. For example, half a chicken, 2 pitas, mashed potatoes, corn on the cab plus a soft drink will run you about $13. Crazy! The place is far from fancy, you have a long counter along the window, and 2 or 3 small tables if I remember correctly. The guys behind the counter are always friendly and get my food ready quick. The parking situation can be tricky, but I usually get my food to go anyways so I run in and out hoping for no ticket. Their chicken is literally a Ferrari amongst other chickens. Succulent, tender, I could go on forever. The actual food is 5 stars. The parking sucks and the place is really small that's why I gave it 4 stars. read more

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I work nearby and decided to try this place for lunch. I ordered the quarter chicken special for $9.15 (after tax), which comes with quarter of a chicken, one side, pita, salsa, and a drink. The portion was more than enough for me and the price was decent. After reading the sign in the store that said it would cost extra to get white meat in the quarter chicken special I was under the impression that it would be predominantly, if not all, dark meat. Why else charge more for white meat? Well, I was greatly disappointed when I opened my box to discover it was ALL white meat. I generally dislike white meat because whenever I order it I always get chicken that is dry, overcooked, or flavorless. And this was no exception. The skin was yummy, but the chicken was dry and bland. Not to mention, why should anyone have to pay extra for all white meat if the meal is all white meat anyway? For a side I got the mashed potatoes and they were a bit blah. I ate them but they weren't anything special. I feel they should have a wider selection of side items to choose from. A lot of people don't like cold salads, such as potato salad or coleslaw. My husband is one of those people and he also happens to hate rice. That leaves just mashed potatoes and corn for someone like him. And considering how sub-par their mashed potatoes are it would be nice if they had other options, such as french fries, mac and cheese, baked beans, or other veggies or salad for those that want to eat healthier. Overall, it wasn't horrible. It was super fast and the staff was friendly, but I don't see myself every going back there. read more

The chicken was very flavorful, mashed potatoes were from real potatoes, and the coleslaw was homemade. We got a whole chicken with two quart sides and a pita for about $22. It made a nice light dinner for 4 adults. It was also very fast - I was out of the door with dinner at 8:00 on Friday night before my husband was able to pay for parking at the curbside station. I'm confused about the pricing, though. There is a set of prices on the wall, and a different set on the flyer on the counter, and I was charged something different. It was a good value, I'd just like to know what I'm spending when I order. read more

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10 out of 10. Food was amazing. As i left i put my leftovers in a to-go plate (me and my husband will give any extras to the homeless) to my surprise the young man behind the counter even gave a container with this amazing tasting sauce to go with the leftovers, as we told him it was going to the less fortunate. read more

Nothing really special about this place. Just your average chicken. Not bad but wouldn't go out of my way

For the second time, the stores did not follow delivery instructions. The food is done but I won't be ordering from them any time soon.

Stop. Staring. Didn't anyone ever tell you that it's rude to stare? Well if naked chickens on a grill could talk, that's what they'd be saying. So yeah. After many months of rubbernecking these 'hot chicks' through the window at Broadway and Belmont, I stopped in. The digs? Not glamorous. And smell like a salty mix of raw and cooked chicken. But for about $7, I took home two large chicken breasts, a side of BBQ sauce and some grilled pita bread. More than plenty for lunch and dinner. The chicken tastes like backyard grillin', simply seasoned with salt and pepper and very juicy beneath the layer of crispy skin. Bring your dinero-- cash only. read more

Chicken is very average. I'm sure there's a better option at Mariano's. Their chicken taste very dry and was not worth the price. It was extremely small. Not only this, their customer service was horrible. I like hot sauce on my chicken. I like it a lot! I asked if they had hot sauce and they pointed to my salsa. I like salsa too but I just wanted some good old hot sauce. When I said, no...actually hot sauce, the guy goes in the back and brings me a whole jalapeño. Hmmm, jalapeño = hot sauce? When I said that this is not what I was talking about, the whole staff laughed and made it a joke. I wasn't in the mood for games. Just wanted to eat my food with some damn hot sauce. Lol. A simple no..we don't have that would have sufficed. The pita and potatoes is off the chain though! They do give you tons of that! read more

1.0 star rating 10/5/2012 Walked into Chicken Hut at 8:30pm. The sign says they close at 10. With my mom who had been bringing me here since I was 5, and cousin, who was visiting for the first time. 8:50: We sat down to eat and half way through the bus boy comes up and snatches the salt/pepper shakers and napkin holders off the table right over my moms plate of food! (Horrified!) We said nothing and continued to eat, so then he picks up the chairs and puts them on the table right next to us and before he sweeps starts to mop with this stenchy old bleached infused ancient mop! My mom can barely breathe and my cousin stops eating. We then move to the high chairs by the window and he follows with his broom and sweeps the sediment under our chairs and feet! (Pissed the f**k off) I wait until my mom is done eating, as she goes to explain to the cashier the situation he laughs! (Lost it!) I cut him off and tell him this shit is not acceptable or funny and a customer who had brought so many people, gone there since I was 5, and spent ONLY CASH with the no brain idiots I was more than perturbed by this unfortunate night. They have not lost a customer they lost a relationship! No stars for service and one for the food! Brittany (Someone Flagged me!) read more

Great: Moist chicken grilled right in front of the window, the pita bread is perfect for soaking up all the juices, and you have to get the Salsa, IT ROCKS. Average: The sides can be so-so What makes is worth 5 stars: All of the above for under 5 bucks! read more

I'm now officially a Chicken Hut slut. Chicken Hut's tasty legs, breast and thighs are very good enough, they are very inexpensive enough, and you can get in and out quickly. And, the place is very close enough to me that it will give Jimmy John's a run for his money when I'm in the mood. read more

Fast, friendly, and cheap for what you get. The chicken is good but not outstanding, meaning if I'm in the area and want chicken this will be the place to go. It's true, the coleslaw does taste like KFC and I'm a fan of that, and the mashed potatoes are much better than KFC, the sides are what made this go from a three to four star review. The other thing that's a nice touch is that their soda machine has club soda, after all that should be easy enough to do. But place don't, I like to mix 75% club soda with 25% fruit punch or lemonade, it's a nice diversion from syrupy soda. If you drive there find a legal spot and give the city its cut, because the ticket Nazi's are out in full force read more

If you are craving some fresh fast tasty chicken come here!! My family and I have been going to chicken hut for like ever now!! 15+ years. I usually get the half chicken with rice and they give you this nice light tomato sauce. And that pita bread is flame! It's a great fast take-out kind of place. They are cash only btw. read more

Great place for a quick bite at lunch. Service is straight forward and to the point which is nice. Prices seem reasonable for the portion size and the Lakeview area. Chicken has flavor and has always been moist. read more

First off, THEY ARE CASH ONLY, which would have been really f-ing helpful to know before getting to the register. My hubby had to then leave and walk a few blocks to an ATM, pretty annoying when you're trying to grab food. Second, when we called the order in they were curt and flat out rude, and I had to stop them from just hanging up without actually getting the full order. Third, when my hubby got there, they told him that what we ordered didn't come with a drink but it damn well did but the jerk on the phone was so busy trying to hang up after the first 3 words out of my mouth he seemed to have overlooked that. The mashed potatoes suck outright; stiff, bland and chalky. KFC makes better potatoes than this, and that is not a compliment. I wouldn't go back again at all because of all of those issues BUUUUUT the chicken...holy f*cknuts....I don't know how they do it, but it's honestly so damn good I know we'll end up going back. I just know not to be much more aggressive on the phone, bring cash and do not waste money on the mashed potatoes, duly noted. I will say that they need to step up their game when it comes to customer service because we also recently had the chicken from the place next door, "Falafill", and it was stellar along with their amazing level of service. Get your heads out of your asses, step up your potato game and treat your customers a LOT better, guys. read more

Who doesn't love walking down Belmont and being drawn in by the intoxicating smells and sights of a grill full of chickens at the Chicken Hut? There have been many times where I had intended on going elsewhere but this place always manages to draw me in. 1/4, 1/2 or Whole? It can't get any easier than that. After you pay (cash only), go get your drink, and when you've filled it up your chicken deliciousness will be ready. The sides are OK- stick with the rice or potato salad. Do yourself a favor and splurge for the extra pita. They warm them up on the chickens and they get some of the chicken flavor on them. Awesome. The sight of 30 chickens on a grill can be a little off putting to some of your more squeamish friends- but make them go in there anyways. They'll thank you. read more