The food is tasty and really good.The cashier service is good. I smiled at a boy with a mustache in the kitchen and he smiled me back...so handsome!!!! I wanna buy next time again because of him. The only thing I don't like is the price is high for me!!! read more

CHICKEN TENDERS BOX Friendly great fast service. Tastes great! Pricey tho so can't have it all the time. Mall is always busy and noisy. Had to update photo since there was no recent ones or no website. read more

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My girls and I grabbed a quick bite to eat here back on 3/27/19. Our 5-year-old blurted out, "Chicken now, Mom." That was before I saw this place. "Um, okay, kid. How 'bout some manners?" She sighed, "No, I'm reading the sign over there. It says, 'Chicken Now.' Can we try it?" I chuckled as we walked over to check it out. The lady at the counter was friendly. Food was ready within about five minutes. A kid's 4-piece chicken nugget meal with fries and a drink came out to $7.14. The kids' breaded nuggets weren't all that. Seemed overcooked. I opted for the Caesar salad with grilled chicken which was a nice portion of entirely green lettuce, croutons, cheese, and slices of grilled chicken and your choice of dressing. A combo comes with a drink for $10.54. My grilled chicken was juicy and delicious. The salad was fresh and crisp. LOCATION... inside the Montebello Town Center food court near Panda Express. OVERALL... Good for a quick bite. Slightly overpriced. Would have appreciated milk as a drink option. read more

Chicken Now - Grilled chicken Caesar salad $10.54 - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

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Disgusting foood Threw it out oily fatty to much sauce Will never have this again Only good thing was the water read more

Foods decent got what i ordered. Service was terrible and i was very patient and nice said thank you politely multiple times as well and was treated like I was a problem . My friend payed and the lady was even ruder to him saying the payment didn't go through even though it said on his bank account . He even showed proof but won't budge and gave him attitude and he treated him as well like a problem. They refused him service and we went another spot to get him food decent food terrible service and they charge extra extra for stuff when the other locations give it for free.the feeling there is unwelcoming by the people working there fix your management and hire whole new crew all of them need to be retrained. NOT WORTH COMING HERE. read more

Chicken Now - Kids two piece tender meal with kids soda and two chicken now mild sauces. - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

Could have sworn I wrote a review about this place already. Anyway all that you need to know is that it's good. This place is way better then Raising Canes. Get the spicy sauce if you like heat. The menu has greatly expanded since my first visit. You can't go wrong with the chicken tenders. I believe I tried one of the chicken sandwiches before. Don't remember which one but it was good. Currently only doing take out. Not much different the. Before only now you can't eat in the mall food court area. read more

Chicken now is The worst customer service and attitude ever I will never buy anything from you again and will keep telling people how rude you are read more

Doesn't even offer a cup of water... felt forced to buy a combo and that meant buying a birthed water for almost 3 dollars. This place used to be very courteous. Probably will choose something else in the mall. read more

This place was good when it first opened up. Now their prices are horrible and they have diminished their service. They used to include two sauces per meal now they give you one and charge $1+ for a second one that is small in size. They charged my card multiple times and when i show them my bank app they said it did not go through because it was processing. Guess what a couple days later and I was charged $150+ for 3 chicken tender meals that I NEVER received. Also its very unprofessional how they give free toast and extra pieces of chicken without charge to people who im hoping they know. I was a fan of this place but now im disappointed and will not be going back. read more

My friend wanted to get Chicken Now and I copied her. At first I hesitated since my Chicken Now experience @ Santa Anita Mall was pretty bad. Ordered 3 pieces chicken strips with plantain & coleslaw. I was surprised the chicken strips were juicy. The coleslaw was tasteless and the plantain was okay. 3 stars!! Chicken Now is kinda yummylicious!! read more

Chicken Now - Chicken tenders with plantain & coleslaw - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

Ok for the fact that you are at a good court. The fries had a good seasoning and were hot and fresh as were the tenders. Quality was descent as were portions. read more

Newly openned fast food spot at the Montebello Town Center. I was heading to Steak and Fries but Chicken Now's friendly cashiers were able to reel me in. I was easily caught in their siren melody, "come here, get a free seuvenir bottle and drink with any meal." They have a cool digitial menu screen, very easy to read. In my "Duh" zombie state I ordered a Spicey Grilled Chicken sandwich with fries, all under $6. The chicken was really juicy and their secret sauce had a nice little zing. Need more spicey? No problem, this baby has jalepenos too. The seasoned fries were hot and crispy, but spread them out or the ones at the bottom will get soggy. Overall, very impressive and I will be going back with my bottle. Get it free while you can. Refills are $0.55. If you miss out, your meal and drink will probably run you around $7-$8. YummiChickaLicious. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

I am okay with the quality and quantity of food I get here. It's unfortunate that the pricing is high for a meal without a drink because I prefer this place and their SAUCE more than the competitor's. See image attached. Preferred this over Raising Cane's. But the competitor has better pricing. read more

Chicken Now - Receipt for one order of a 3 piece tender box and one spicy sauce. - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

I love this place never had any problems til today. Nothing big but I would have to agree with the other people who have commented about customer service. I've never had bad service with the women (I come here really often since I worked at the mall and have family who work here too) but today I saw someone else that wasn't the usual ladies. Food wise I haven't had a problem. So today I went with my mom to get food for the family. I got two southwest salads an original and a Cajun combo. I payed with my card signed the receipt and as I walked away to the other end to wait for the food. I saw that they had a tip jar. I felt so bad I didn't write the tip amount on the receipt. While I was waiting for the food right in front I was searching through my backpack to see if I had any cash. Lucky I found a $20, at this point I was like "ok I'll break it" so the cashier (David I believe was his name only one in the front) hands me the bag I said thank you but I would be purchasing some toast. I grab everything I had, walked to the register made my purchase. he handed me the receipt and I again waited on the other end. I had $15 left and a $1 dollar bill. Again I felt bad leaving just $1 so I walk to the tip jar and left a $5 bill, at this moment he was turning around, hands me the toast and looks at me coming back from the tip jar. I smile at him, take the toast, grab all my stuff and start walking away. I forgot to say "thank you" and look back and see that he had taken the tip jar from the counter and was looking at me funny. I think he might have assumed I took money from the tip jar and that's why he took it away and I felt soooooo bad. I said thank you and just walked away. God I've been feeling so uncomfortable the entire day thinking and hoping this isn't what he thinks happened, because I come here often and it is my go to spot when working at the mall. It's not necessarily my idea of what I think might have happened but the way he looked at me. That uncomfortable look and vibe like I did something wrong. Never felt this way with the ladies. They're so fun to talk to and have always been nice to me. read more

I need some chicken tonight! *Clap Clap!* For well over a year whenever my stomach grumbles in the Montebello Town Center I always overlook Chicken Now and go straight for the Hot Dog on a Stick lemonade and the usual Panda Bowl from Panda Express but all has changed for I have visited Chicken now and 'now' I can give my verdict on whether it's a revolutionary chicken sandwich establishment or if it's - It's not. Come to think of it - I thought the combo meal was a little pricey standing at $7+ for a standard grilled chicken sandwich and less than stellar fries. The fries at McDonalds are more memorable than these and the fries at McDs are gastly compared to those of let's say... Wingstop. "The wing and fry experts!" All in all, I know now not to bestow my hard earned currency in the presence of the Chicken Now franchise. Disclaimer: I do not work or own any stock of the Wingstop Corp. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

$15 for a "combo" with NO drink (extra charge) and they don't even fill the sauce cup 1/2 way (extra charge). I bought another extra and still not even full . Cheap place ripping customers off. Won't return! read more

Contrary to some of the other reviews posted on here, I pretty much love Chicken Now. It's my go-to food spot at the mall. Today I got the Kids Tender Meal which comes with two pieces of chicken, fries and a child size drink. The chicken is juicy and is made out of this world delicious with the spicy grandma sauce. I am a total sucker for good sauce & I don't know what's in this one, but it's good. My fries were hot and toasty. The meal says it's a kids meal, but I find it satisfying and don't feel like I over ate, its a decent sized portion. I am sure I will be back again...thank you special sauce. read more

Chicken Now - Kids Tender Meal - 2 pieces of chicken + fries + child size drink - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

Amazing, and kind staff. I had order the cajun chicken wrap, and it was really goodness

The chicken here is so dry and old that it literally makes your mouth feel like when you're at the dentist and they use the tool to suck all your saliva out. chicken had no flavor and texture was gross like chewing on wet soggy paper towels. read more

Bomb, bomb, bomb every time! Always tastes good. Good, fast service. The only thing is they charge 56 cents for refills -_-Oh, and if you don't like really greasy fries, get another side instead. read more

Horrible service!!! The girl and the women that work the counter most of the time have no idea what customer service is. no smile and they act like they are doing us a favor by taking our order. Attitude beyond belief. I'm a retail manager and this team would so be fired! read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

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Its ALL about the SAUCE! That grandma's spicy sauce will have you kicken for more chicken. Seriously, the chicken is only a vessel to get some more sauce. Don't order a wrap or a salad as they are underwhelming. That is not what Chicken Now is about. Chicken now is about the tenders or the 'sammiches'. The fries are hit or miss. At times they are crunchy and good, at times they are simply OK. I usually get the tender box and they always throw 1 extra in. It tends to be a large amount of food. I don't get the toast, I get the plantains and the fries because I am a Puerto Rican plantain and if I see a plantain on the menu I must have it. The plantains are deep fried and are picked ripe...PERFECTLY...Seriously they are better then some restaurant plantains that I have had. Everything goes in the sauce; the fries, the chicken and the sweet plantains. Without the sauce this place would be a 3 star rating from me (OK, I lie because they have plantains). I bet the sauce is incredibly simple as well. It doesn't matter really, as long as I do not know whats in it they have got me hooked with the sauce. The fried chicken breast and plantains are simply the icing on the cake. read more

Last Chicken Now review for now, I promise This was the first place that I've had Chicken Now and it was definitely a treat for my taste buds- for mall food that is. Again, with the Southwest Chicken Salad (I'm going for consistency here :p), but definitely got a good size portion, got the bread, chicken was good, and my word- the sauce!! The dressing, which is the sauce for regular chicken tenders, is bomb. Without the sauce, I just have lettuce and bread. Of course it's all bout the sauce! The times I've gone here, the sauce seems to change in its range of spiciness, but it never failed in not being spicy and delicious. Why do I keep going for the salad? I don't know- maybe it helps with not feeling so completely guilty, but it is fresh in the sense that they have some corn, shredded carrots, sliced tomatoes and these tasty crisp tortilla strips as their croutons. The bread that is included is white and soft compliments the salad well. Sometimes I like to gather some of the toppings coated with the sauce and spoon it on the bread. They definitely do have some other options there like the chicken tenders and chicken wraps with some seasoned fries and other items. I'd eventually have to try and give them a go, but for now it's been the salads. This is definitely the choice I go with if I want to indulge in rich, southern, spicy flavors. Seriously, the sauce makes everything. This location has the best Chicken Now out of the ones that I have tasted. read more

I am totally a fries person, but I haven't had good fries for awhile. Today I am visiting California and stopped by Montebello Town Center mall and tried Chicken Now's fries. It blew my mind. The thickness of the potatoes is perfect. It's soft and crispy at the same time. And there is a really good favor of cheese on it too. I guarantee you guys that you will love it. I love it and hungry for more.. read more

Mall food? I have no business signing on to Yelp to write a review on food court food, but Chicken Now is an exception. This place draws you in with their pictorial menu (by the way, everything on it looks awesome) and their free sample. One taste of their tender chicken pieces and you will end up ordering a box. They have a special dipping sauce that is to die for. It tastes like a crossbreed between thousand island dressing and hot sauce. My description could be way off, but you'd have to go try it yourself! I only ate 3 fries because they weren't any good at all. The buttered toast that it comes w/ is fluffy in the middle and crunchy on the outside. It goes great with the chicken. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

This place caught my eye as I was heading toward Panda Express, the BF had initially wanted a salad so I decided to try Chicken Now got him the Ceasar and I got a wrap the wrap was decent but not what I expected, I ordered the cajun and I've never had jalapenos in anything cajun... I'm no expert but that's just my humble opinion will likely give it another try at some point read more

The chicken tenders with a side of Texas toast and fries along their w/spicy grandma sauce (???) were my go to combination along with some kool aid. So I said WERE and here's why.. I VOWED TO *N E V E R* EAT AT A CHICKEN NOW EVER AGAIN! It was not the fries, nor the kool aid but the CHICKEN! So on my lunch break I went got my food and saw something that caught my eye. THERE WAS A HAIR STUCK TO MY CHICKEN!! I'm talking about stuck! It was not on top but somehow it was embedded in the chicken. So I went to the cashier and I told her what I saw. She looked at me with a little disbelief and I quickly responded by telling her it was not mine because there was no way it could have gotten stuck like that. She said okay and tried to replace my meal. I asked for my money back instead she agreed but did not apologize. read more

I ordered a 4 piece box and the four pieces of chicken I got was so small it was terrible I spent $14 on something that looked like it was worth $6 than I asked for extra sauce and the cashier acted like it was coming out of her paycheck I was willing the pay extra for it? I will never come to this location PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE the location at Santa Anita Westfield call is much better FYI. read more

I had this place recently with my gf and i thought she would be exaggerating about how good it tastes but this place is amazingly good. this place is definitely worth eating at if you are in this mall. I had the 4 piece meal with fries and toast, I was like toast? that toast did not disappoint it was delicious the chicken is delicious the sauce is delicious the kool aid is delicious its close to a five but it isnt. you ask yourself why not? its because the fries I were soggy they put your meal into a box and so the evaporation from the heat made them soggy -_- This mall isnt very good but the food court is outstanding. read more

Ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich combo and 12 wings. The only good tasting item was the soda. The Cajun sandwich had sliced jalapeños and the chicken was bland. The fries were extremely salty. The bbq wings had a funky smell when I opened the box. It seems like the bbq was spoiled. Anyhow. 1st time and definitely last time. read more

Everytimei come here they never cease to disappoint me. I always get the mashed potato bowl with crispy chicken. The crispy chicken is always super hot once you bite into and the meat is nice and tender, not dry which is pretty impressive. And the fact that its always consistent with their quality is what impresses me the most. Also, the fries are so good!! Very crispy on the outside and hot and soft in the inside. It literally is the perfect fry. Not only the food is pretty good but the workers were very nice and i never had issues with them every time i order from here. Overall, great food and great place :-) read more

NEVER go to eat anything at Chicken Now at the mall from Montebello, I've been sick during the whole week since I had lunch there, I went to see a doctor finally and I have salmonella !!!!! I feel so miserable, this disease is so painful !!! I had a chicken salad with a caesar sauce on the side, everything had a good taste but I was a bit suspicious about the sauce because it was really warm in the cups, it can only come from this place, I didn't eat anything before or after and I was sick a few hours later until now (7 days). I came here for vacations, I am from Paris, nice vacations for me, I would never imagine this disease could still exist in California !!! Be sure I will do my best to report this place to the government for food poisoning, I can't believe people working in this place can sell unfresh food, they should learn how to keep the food fresh and get rid of the bad ones instead of spending so long perfecting their make up. I read a review before mine about somebody who had to drive the kids at the hospital after eating there, you should report this too for the safety of everybody ! read more

Used to come to the mall a lot more often and would look forward to enjoying the chicken from the food court. Today was probably the saddest day to see how low the standards have fallen. The toast was overly greasy, the chicken seems to have halved in size and came almost cold and the fries were lukewarm. Used to be a really great option in the food court, now it's just another meh option... read more

If I wasn't trying to save up money for paying my bills, I would've been eating from this place a whole lot more. It had been a long time since I had Chicken Now for lunch at work, but after seeing my coworker eating it for her lunch, I wasn't able to resist and had to go. I had what I would usually get, the grilled buffalo chicken sandwich. It's very flavorful and juicy, but I could've sworn the last time I had gotten it, it was much spicier than it was this time. The fries are pretty good too. They go very well with their spicy sauce. Yeah, it might be a bit on the pricy side, but it's really worth it. read more

Chicken Now - Buffalo chicken sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

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Usually mall food options are slim pickin's, but this is a great option. Decent service, quick turnaround and fresh food, especially for a mall! Plus Points = Fresh, thick, juicy chicken breasts, and great buffalo style options, too. Oh, and get this ... THEY SELL RED KOOL-AID! How awesome is that? (I feel like saying, 'Oh Yeah!'). read more

Worst Chicken Now experience I have ever had. I was introduced to the franchise back in 2012 and I have had it at least once a month. I'm sure you can tell by my profile picture. Not only did the food take long, the portion sizes have drastically decreased. I'm sorry but the chicken nuggets from McDonalds are almost the same size. The Kool Aid also tastes like water. Thank you but no thank you, I will not be back Montebello Chicken Now. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Montebello, California

Was walking through the mall with my friend, she led me to the food court because I was hungry. I couldn't decide what to get because all the restaurants looked good and I was very hungry. I never heard of Chicken Now and never had she so we both decided to try it. I wasn't impressed, I got a chicken wrap with fries. Parts of the chicken wrap were good but overall there was too much lettuce inside and not much chicken. The Fries seemed kind of hard but I couldn't bring myself to eat them all. My friend didn't like her food much and tried to give it to me, i tried a little but didn't like it. Maybe we didn't get a good experience since the restaurant had just opened for the day. read more

Hell no! NEVER AGAIN! This place charged me $7 for basically a snack wrap from mcdonalds, which I could of gotten for a $1 same size too! Ripped me off. I loved this place so much too.. The people working there even told me I should of gotten something else or not bought their food. SMH guess I'm going to chick-fila instead bye! read more

Best spicy chicken hamburger ever The bun is diff. Also they don't use lettuce .. therefore if you're curious come and check it... so worth it! Uuu I almost forgot their FRIES!!!!! Are so tasty with their special homemade sauce... Enough said.. hahaha read more

The chicken tenders here are delicious, I highly recommend coming here. The line is not that long and I have a food