Chicken Lovers is a Bayside staple. Great food at a great price. I usually get the half chicken half ribs combo with 2 sides. I also used to get a whole order of fries for like $5, but they took it off the menu! Was so sad :( The chicken and ribs have so much flavor and they are so juicy and tender. The green sauce is where it's at. I call it crack sauce because you can never get enough of it! If you come to Bayside, you must try this place out. You won't regret it. read more

Chicken Lovers - Half chicken, half ribs Mashed potatoes Rice - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

Chicken lover is one of my favorite restaurants of all time and I cannot find a better spend $25! The portions is always ridiculously big and good! Every order comes with pita bread and they always extend their lunch special hours. Chicken lovers have been blessing the community for decades and I hope they're have for decades more. Ask for BBQ Sauce !! read more

Chicken Lovers - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

I have been visiting this location for nearly 15 years, and it was incredibly popular even back then. While the interior of the restaurant is far from welcoming, and the service is very utilitarian, it is the food that keeps me returning. The chicken is incredibly juicy and flavorful and cooked to perfection. The ribs are tender and tasty, and fall off the bone. Their mac & cheese along with their cucumber, salad, and roasted potatoes are incredibly delicious and are my go to sides. While their lunch special has increased in price, it is still an excellent value for the amount of food that you get. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem, if you are in the area as I believe, you will not be disappointed. read more

All I gotta say is this place is delicious, works fast, and knows what flavor is. The prices are more than fair and one order can honestly feed a lot of people. They're portion sizes are generous and the staff is so sweet. Don't sleep on the rice and do yourself a favor: buy the tub of green sauce. read more

We've come here a few times over the years because the chicken is juicy and the wife LOVES the green sauce that comes with it. They have good sides. We usually get the cucumber salad and the Mac' n Cheese. Usually it takes 90 minutes for your order to be ready when ordering it online, so be mindful of that. read more

The chicken and ribs are the best. Smoky and juicy. Ribs fall off the bone. The chicken has a smoky flavor that you need to try. Unbelievable. But really the green sauce is on another level. Fresh with a kick it's the best green sauce I've had. You end up just pouring it on everything. Just make sure you order ahead. Way in advance because they will run out of food in early afternoon. Take out! read more

This place is fantastic for the times you want to feed your family a BIG MEAL. I was looking over the menu a few days before a family gathering for Mother's Day and noticed that the ribs were sold out for the day. Pro tip: Pre order the day before your event to secure a meal and pick up time. Order was waiting for me and was still warm when we opened it at my sister's place. They told me that they were backed up with a 2 hour wait because they were slammed with orders. (Planning ahead is wise!) Ordered the Whole chicken and Rack of ribs family meal. It came with 4 sides. Paid an extra $5 for a pint container of green sauce. So worth it. Sides were Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, red potatoes, and corn. All delicious. Chicken was tender and so good, but the star was the ribs. I was worried that there wasn't enough, but there were a lot of ribs in their whole rack order. No sauce on them, but didn't need it. Green sauce did make them even better. Total cost was about $65 and fed family of 4 easily with leftovers. For great food and value, highly recommend. Overall, super satisfied and will order again for next family gathering. Will say that you will need someone to run into the restaurant to pick up the food while someone waits in the car because the parking lot is small and can get pretty full. read more

This place is a replacement for my go to chicken restaurant because of how they cooked their chickens (which by the way are grilled And charred ). Pricing is very reasonable and the amazing sides are pretty good. Various packages are part of their menu and taking any saves the consumer more money. The place is more of take out service than dining in restaurant. Got to come back for the ribs ! read more

Chicken Lovers - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Bayside chicken lovers is quite far from my house so I had only been able to order it on meal delivery services, but their portions are humongous and their food is great, but recently, it seems like we can't order mashed potatoes anymore. This is where I ordered to get all the protein and satiation I could while being busy working from home. Would definitely order again, just add mashed potatoes back on the menu for online delivery! read more

Came here due to the recommendation of a friend. Was pretty excited because I've heard a lot of good things. We ordered a whole chicken as well as a whole rack of ribs, which came with four sides. The chicken was pretty good; I liked how it was moist and the flavor was there with each bite. Dipping it in the green sauce made it even better. In terms of the ribs, they did give a lot of meat, which was surprising. I also did like the flavor of the ribs - you didn't really need the sauce to eat, which was really nice. The grilled smoky flavor that you look for in barbecue is present in both meats for sure. In terms of the sides, the macaroni and cheese, corn, and mashed potatoes were all pretty average. They do add a lot of seasoning to the potatoes which overpowers the taste. I enjoyed the rice the most, as it was really moist and went well with the meat. As a heads up, the food took about an hour to get ready, which wasn't really a bad thing as I think they were making the food fresh. The person at the cashier also gave a lot of extra sauce which is always a plus! In terms of the pandemic precautions, they do not allow indoor dining and there are barriers between the cashier and the ordering area. There's also sanitizer use available to the public as well as floor designations to mark where to stand for proper social distancing. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place and would eat here again. read more

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It's been a few years since my last review and Chicken Lovers has been a solid go to for me. I no longer live in this area but every time I am back, I make sure to pencil in a meal at chicken lovers. It's comfort food at an unbeatable price. read more

The first thing I noticed was how heavy the bag was. The meats were charred to perfection , the sides were delicious and the green sauce was perfect. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

I love this place! The chicken and sides are excellent as well as their green sauce. Things to think about, they are very busy and you can be waiting in line, they also run out of things (sides) quickly as the night goes on. Best to get your order early and be ready for a wait. But even with those things the chicken is worth it. Also remember they are not open on Sunday! read more

Bang for your buck. Freshly cooked to order chicken with all your quintessential sides. I went with Mac n cheese and broccoli then drench everything in green sauce. Perfect grab and go lunch. Simple and delicious. read more

Chicken Lovers - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

Chicken Lovers is the best Chicken you'll ever eat in NYC! Hands Down. This is one of our top favorite spots for chicken and mac and cheese. We have no idea what makes their chicken have you coming back for more! This place is so far from us but wish it was a lot closer because that's how addicting it is. Each and every friend or family member we bring here enjoyed eating Chicken Lovers' chicken. Their chickens are Charcoal-broiled and grilled over high heat, which gives that amazing smoky flavor. But the real question is we don't know if they marinate it or season it that causes that chicken addiction we have. Either way, the chicken is juicy and flavorful. Then you have their wonderful Mac and Cheese - gooey and creamy, The pasta was nice and tender and the cheese tasted like a combination of either sharp cheddar or parmesan or both! Either way, it was rich, indulgent, and satisfying! read more

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Ordered for delivery around 4 pm and it was told it would be at least an hour before getting my food. Not sure why it was going to take that long thinking that lunch was over and it was a couple hours before dinner time. The hotel im staying in is pretty much right across the street (Anchor Inn). So I ordered the half chicken and half ribs combo which comes with 2 large sides thinking that it was more than enough to satisfy my hunger with plans to have plenty of leftovers for the next day. I was wrong. It was enough for the next 3 days. This was enough food for 2 people for at least 2 days. The Half Chicken and Half Ribs Combo($30.50) can feed a small family of 4 for dinner. I got the Buttered Corn Kernels and Seasoned Red Potatoes. Also added a small Cucumber Salad($2.50). The chicken itself had a good smoky aroma and flavor to it. You can tell that it was on the grill for a bit. It was pretty good and not dry at all. The ribs had the same characteristics but it looks like they boil it first before throwing it on the grill. I love ribs and order it every time I see it on the menu. I even love to cook my ribs at home whether in the oven or on the grill. I don't ever boil my ribs and the ones they serve here has that consistency. The cucumber salad did not appeal to me at all. It didn't seem fresh. The cucumbers were dry. I tried to eat at least 2 cucumbers but was turned off by how dry it was. The buttered corn kernels were just corn from a can, drained and then they threw some butter on top of it and microwaved it. I think they microwaved it a bit too long for the corn was a little mushy. The seasoned red potatoes were on point. Good seasoning and the potatoes were cooked just right. Not too mushy and not hard. Service was great from ordering on the phone to having it delivered just after 60 minutes. In closing, I would order from these guys again, just the 1/4 option instead of the 1/2. The chicken is what is best here and the ribs are decent. Just be sure to be prepared for at least an hour wait whether you are ordering for delivery or picking up. Yelp 2022 Review #23 874 overall read more

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Finally tried this place out the other day after having it bookmarked for a while. Went about 15 minutes prior to closing and there were a handful of people waiting for their orders at the door. Definitely call-in your order ahead of time to cut your wait time in half. After about a 20 minute wait, I had their 1/4 chicken and ribs combo with a side of mac and cheese and corn. The portion size was huge as it took me several meals to finish the entire platter. The meat was well seasoned, but a little on the salty side for my taste. The sides were nothing to write home about, but their salsa verde was definitely the best I've had. Overall, this is a solid place to get your heavy food cravings satisfied. Definitely a bang-for-your-buck kinda place. read more

Chicken Lovers - 1/4 chicken and ribs combo with corn and mac and cheese - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

This place may be hit or miss from the reviews I've read but it's been a hit all 3x I have gotten food from here. This food is so good and it doesn't really have a take out taste. Tastes like you stopped by your aunts house and grabbed some food to take back home! The chicken is juicy and the meat has flavor along with the skin. All the sides are good. I don't eat mashed potatoes but I will eat theirs. If you're not cooking tonight and want leftovers for work tomorrow you can't go wrong here. read more

CHICKEN LOVERS FOREVER!!! This godly empire needs no introduction or another silly Yelp review. Just wanted to hop in cause this ***NO FRILLS, ONLY QUALITY*** establishment has been part of my northern Queens upbringing for many a lunch, dinner, leftover midday snack, midnight munch, and I want it to stay that way for generationssss. I prefer ribs over chicken, but chicken is more saucable. Rice is my favorite side, but Mac n chz also has no business being so delicious. Green sauce drizzled over everythingggg. That's it. Stop reading this and get some chicken. read more

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My go to place for bbq ribs and chicken. Meat is tender and falls off the bone. Perfectly marinated and cooked just right. Perfect match with their inhouse green sauce. Generous sides but the sides could have a little more taste. Been back many times for take outs. read more

Placed my order; after waiting like hours, they give me my order. As I leave the the store and check my bag. No fries. Like rally after waiting like forever. SMH... I go back into the store to inform the cashier that my fries were missing. He told the manager, and the manager stated I had to wait for later for my fries. Seriously, I already waited for ever for my order now that you guys messed it up, I have to wait again. No worries WIIL NEVER RETURN BACK HERE, will take my money, business and support elsewhere. read more

My boyfriend and I order for takeout. The portion size is HUGE!! The ribs ARE SO GOOD!! It's just a great, warm eat to have for a full belly and cheat day. My favorite sides are the corn and mac and cheese. The cucumber salad is great too! The wait for a pickup order is usually very long, but it's because the ribs are so popular. So order ahead!! Worth the wait read more

This whole in the wall spot is a must! Best bbq chicken and ribs on in bayside. This hidden gem is a local favorite. Get their lunch special for 1 or the half combo for a quick and easy dinner. The sides are amazing, the rice is crack and the green sauce makes everything even better. I love the ribs! This place is a must go! Pro tip, either call ahead or order online. This is not a fast food spot, you'll be waiting 15-30 min if they're not busy. It's worth the wait. #trustinmack read more

I was glad to hear that they reopened this place! and I have to say they still got it! There's really nothing in full detail to say about here. It's a great hole in a wall. Bang for you buck kind of spot. Chicken/Ribs combo with sides up the Wazoo! Definitely will fill you up! That grill flavor. The GREEN sauce! the portions and the cost are 9/10 scores. Prices has gone up a bit. But that was expected. Make sure to order online cause it takes awhile for pick up. Don't do walk in's cause you'll be waiting for awhile! read more

Chicken Lovers - Half chicken and half ribs with 2 sides of mash and corn - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

After reopening from covid, Chicken Lovers has still retained their mass of protein loving customers. I used to come here once a week and now I will continue to do the same. The wait here is usually an hour but call ahead and then parade in to pick up that bbq. If the phone doesn't work and online ordering doesn't work then it's Sunday and you can be sad that they are closed to take a break. Or, they are just so busy with hundreds of orders that they shut down their phone line and online ordering. You can still go to the restaurant to wait in line and place your order. Although their portion sizes have significantly decreased now, their prices have not changed much. Depending if the cashier likes you or not, she will charge you tax on your order. There are very few places in the area where you can get delicious grilled chicken/bbq ribs with two sides and a drink for under $15. 5 stars for their green sauce. Don't forget the can of soda that comes with your meal. read more

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I've ordered takeout here for parties multiple times. Their food is consistent. I like their ribs better than their chicken. The chicken is amazing with the green sauce. The sides aren't anything to go crazy about, but I enjoy them. I love mashed potatoes, and I think their mashed potatoes are great. So if you're a fan of Mac n cheese or something, you'll like their sides. I would give 4.5 stars if I could because some of the sides fall short, but I must enjoy something about it enough to have ordered from there more than once. Definitely worth a try if you're a local or visiting. read more

So glad to have Chicken Lovers back! The place was closed for a few months during the pandemic, but it's a dream come true to have this restaurant back. If you don't know about Chicken Lovers and want to know more, they are well known for their green sauce!! I'm only slightly serious, as they have good chicken (it's in the name) and ribs along with other tasty side dishes. I do mean what I said about the green sauce though as it is that GOOD! It's addicting, almost like a drug, as you want to slather it on almost anything else you order from Chicken Lovers and on anything you have it at home. Want to give your chicken a little kick and some more flavor? Just pour that sauce all over your chicken! Not sure what that pita bread is for? Rip a piece and dunk it into the sauce! You can never go back to plain old barbecue sauce or whatever you use to dip your pita bread in. The sauce is easily the one thing worth coming for. It's the main star and the chicken and ribs are the supporting cast. In all seriousness, I do love the ribs, as they are juicy and full of flavor. They're good on their own, as they have this nice char and a hint of sweetness from the glaze on it, but they are infinitely better when you pour that green sauce all over. The chicken is good too, but I personally think it needs the green sauce unlike the ribs. If you still got room, there's plenty of sides and in particular, I'm always a fan of the Mac & Cheese and the rice because you can pour the sauce all over it. Well, you can do that with the rest of the sides too, but sauce + carbs = heavenly bliss! Anyways, Chicken Lovers is a must if you're in the neighborhood. Be warned of long wait times, as a lot of people have heard about that famous green sauce! Regardless, the food is bomb and well worth the wait. read more

Chicken Lovers - Half Chicken and Half Ribs with Mac & Cheese, Rice, and Pita! - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

You have to call in advance to place an order. There is 40 to 60 minute wait. Did noticed lot of carry out orders must be good. Seems that a whole chicken or half or just a few pieces, there is a long wait. Can really give a rating, star rating I gave does not count toward my experience since I didn't wait the whole hour for grill chicken. read more

I went there to pick up my lunch the cashier was so rude no welcoming atmosphere people was talking over the food look like no one taking care of this business(and also wait time was soo long)Will not go back there again. read more

Chicken Lovers is open again as of June 19!!! They've been closed during the COVID pandemic for 2 months, and I have been stalking their business Facebook for status updates to see when they would re-open. Word must spread fast because 2 days after reopening we called for takeout and they had a 30+ minute wait at 3pm. When my husband picked up the food there was always a constant line (not too long though). Food is good as ever! My favorite side is the rice, but literally all the sides are good! I like the chicken more than the ribs. I will probably come here every week, I missed this place like crazy. Definitely my #1 favorite restaurant in Bayside. Keep it up! read more

I've been ordering from Chicken Lovers for over 8 years now. They never fail to satisfy my cravings (except for Sunday's because they're closed) If you're craving for chicken, get it. If you're craving for ribs, get it. You honestly will not be disappointed. Their green sauce adds the extra sparkles. Keep in mind, they are REALLY BUSY! No matter what time I order, I always make sure I call or place my order half an hour in advance. Also, when you order at night around 7pm, be aware that they might start to run out of sides. The lady in the front is always super sweet no matter how busy they are. Although I wouldn't dine in due to all the smoke from grilling the chicken. But what is there not to love about this place!? Food is amazing and it's cheap!! read more

Chicken Lovers - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

Putting mad for chicken to shame! I was blown away by the food from Chicken Lovers. The ribs were dynamite, juicy and tender. Chicken was well seasoned and delicious. I tried Chicken lovers years ago and had a fond memory of it when my friend brought it over. This past week I went there myself and ordered the family bundle, whole rack of ribs, whole chicken, with 4 sides. The mac and cheese legitimately tasted like the ready to bake Mac and cheese from Costco. I'm not saying that's a bad thing because I actually like the Mac and cheese from Costco. The mash potatoes were okay. Didn't come with enough gravy and I recommend adding butter or sour cream to the mash potatoes for more flavor. The corn was a bit bland and tasteless. The best side was their rice. If anyone ever had hai nan ji fan from a Malaysian restaurants, you'll know what I'm talking about. Their rice is very similar to that style of rice. It's very aromatic and flavorful. It goes very well with their chicken and ribs. Verdict - Complete Wowzers! Hands down the best meal I had during mid winter recess. I compared Chicken Lovers to that Peruvian Chinese chicken and rib spot in Woodside. Chicken Lovers is way better than that joint. Everything from food quality to price. A meal at the Woodside joint would easily run you up to $100 for no good reason, dry ribs, dry chicken, overpriced fried rice. Chicken Lovers delivers big time! Their green sauce is excellent, it's more on the creamy side. I'm assuming they use Mayo to thicken it up. I have high praises for Chicken Lovers, the only upset is that they're closed on Sundays. Chicken Lovers meal for Sunday dinner or for Super Bowl, you are set! read more

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I have moved to Manhattan now. Every week for the last 4 years I have dreamed about the ribs with green sauce from here. I remember my first order - half chicken and half ribs. It changed my expectations of peruvian chicken and has the best fall off the bone ribs I've had in New York. Now that they are a lot more busier, the ribs haven't been fall off the bone. When I move back this will be the meal I bring to family and friends events. read more

One of my favorite places to stop by whenever I visit "home." I always get the chicken & ribs combo with Mac n cheese, rice, & extra green sauce! Parking is tricky sometimes but always worth it!!! read more

Chicken Lovers - American Near Me - Bayside, New York

My go to order is normally 1/2 chicken 1/2 ribs. I love there chicken and don't mind if I get a whole order of chicken but just get variety for the rest of my family Sides I've tried: rice, sweet potatoes, corn, salad, Mac and cheese. My go to has always been the rice. It's so good just a little on the oily side. Definitely ask for extra green sauce. It's so delicious. I put that $hi+ on everything... Happy eatings. read more

Horrible service by the man on the cashier which doesn't justify the food but the management. It's a shame I won't be coming back around.

This place should be called "Bayside Crack Chicken". Literally one of my favorite places, been coming here for years. There is something so special about a restaurant that only does a few things, but does them so well. That is exactly what this place is.... Super simple menu... basically chicken or ribs, a few choices of sides and that's all... I love it. I see a few other reviews mention how dirty the place is... yes that's true, it could use a good deep cleaning and renovation--but honestly, this is one of those neighborhood places that just gets it right, and I've never been one to shy away from the greasy spoon in an attempt to find the most delicious food. I highly recommend ordering ahead, and I'm glad they are finally on Uber eats! The line is almost always out the door so better to order ahead. Lastly, the staff is amazing.... Specifically Jackie, she is the sweetest woman ever. The amount of volume they do is overwhelming for one person, and I have NEVER seen her in a bad mood or rude. They are lucky to have her. Not sure what the other guys name is, but he is super nice too... even though he got my order wrong last night, I don't care... all their food is amazing LOL. GO to chicken lovers, you'll love it, trust me! read more

Tried to order food for my Mom using Uber Eats. Scheduled it the night before. They cancelled my order an hour before delivery time. Pathetic read more

The food is awesome second time trying Chicken Lovers , but the wait time for picking up your order is extremely long and along with the wait time from placing your order via phone, maybe mobile ordering will be a better option, I will try that in future order and then I will update my review. read more

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It took almost 2 hours to get our order thru Grubhub. I was not impressed by the food. Based upon other reviews how the ribs fall off the bone. Well the ones I ordered didn't. They were tender but not falling off bone. The chicken was dry. There was a long black hair in the rice. The mashed potatoes tasted like they were from a box. Not fresh mashed. The mac n cheese had no flavor. Quite disappointed. read more