Let me start by saying, I would definitely order from here again. Prices are good, delivery was fast and the delivery driver was so nice. The food: The grape leaves are super delicious, so were the bbq ribs. My boyfriend wanted a burger so I chose a restaurant that had burger in the name...but weird when I checked it out on yelp, no burger in the title. No biggie but odd that the burgers are so basic and they don't let you add anything, bacon, avocado, etc so to me you are missing out. Regardless he enjoyed his basic cheeseburger! He also got the chicken fingers and fries and they were good. We also ordered the grilled wings which I was the most excited about, but they had a weird grill taste, not sure if it was a grill cleaner or a dirty grill it was just and odd taste. Everything else was good so I am just chalking it up to a bad night and I will try again because grilled wings are my favorite. It would be nice if they could indicate on the menu dietary restrictions, Gluten Free, Dairy Free that would eliminate someone having to call and ask. You will increase your orders! read more

Ordered a chicken sandwich with fries. Waited 20 minutes for this. Never going back. I genuinely don't know how they got this wrong. I even asked for mayo on the side and pickles on the side of my chicken sandwich. And the dude hands me this. read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

I ordered 2 quarter chicken and quarter rib meals for delivery. Each comes with a side and a sauce. I requested a side of rice and a side of mac & cheese for the sauces, I ordered green sauce for both. I think my initial disappointment with this place started when my delivery arrived and I did not get the sauce that I requested. I highly doubt this place ran out of green sauce, and I don't know if maybe green sauce is not an option when ordering this meal, however, if it was not available, I would've liked to been told. Overall, I have no complaints with the chicken and the meat aspect of our meals, but I did think the mac & cheese was extremely bland as well as the rice. The meat was tender and moist, but the sides were a real disappointment. I'm not entirely convinced I would give this place a second try, and if I did, I would probably not get the meal. read more

Pretty decent spot with very delicious BBQ chicken and ribs. Place is a tad bit on the small side but there weren't a lot of people inside so it was easy for me to sit in and eat. The lady behind the counter while not really friendly was polite and served me in adequate and proper time. I ordered the 1/4 Chicken and Ribs along with rice and beans, pita bread and a dessert of chocolate pudding on the side. The entree really hit the spot, the ribs were so tender and juicy and so was the chicken. I enjoyed that meal but it filled me up a bit too proper, I didn't have much room for dessert so I took it home with me. My order overall was $25 and I say it was pretty decent. I enjoyed my meal here. read more

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Greek salad with grilled chicken is delicious! Food is always ready quickly and the service is kind.

Great fried chicken.Not oily or greasy.Very clean place.good service and friendly staff

Weekly go to order in or pick up. Chicken is delish. Sides are all great. Chicken has a brick oven roasted flavor that other restaurants do not have. Consistent and reliable. Highly recommend. read more

New ownership with the same old low quality with higher prices. I gave it another chance after many years. Ordered the basic chicken fingers with french fries. $14.35 is a bit steep but whatever. The chicken was fine but the fried were disgusting. Flavorless chewy cardboard like in texture. They were seasoned with something in an attempt to make them seem better. Horrible. In the garbage. Never again read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - dried out, garbage french fries - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great chicken spot. Came here for dinner on a weekday and found ample seating available. Ordered the 1/4 Chicken Meal which comes with a side. I added a second side and got the Mashed Potatoes and Mac-N-Cheese. The chicken was pretty good, juicy and flavorful. The sides on the otherhand were pretty whatever. The chicken made the visit worth it though. read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - 1/4 chicken (delicious) with mashed potatoes (meh) and mac-n-cheese (meh) - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

I used to LOVE this place. Always raved about the big portions! I always ordered the platters in the size large (around $15) & had enough food for me & my puppy (lol) but I just ordered takeout & opened up my meal & was very upset! The portions have shrunk tremendously ; however I decided to give them a call & they were willing to accommodate which was nice but I didn't want to go back after I was already home. read more

Overall - wasn't bad food. The lamb gyro was pretty good! The rice on the other hand was hard in some places and mushy in others, I asked for no peppers and yet they still found their way into my meal, and the pita was a little thin. I've had food here before and was satisfied, this time around they missed the mark enough for me to care. read more

I paid $15 for this "value" meal. I used to come here years ago and would be stuffed. The chicken tenders were kid sized. I'm never going back. read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - Fried Chicken Tenders Meal with Pita - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

The food is great here. Chicken really speaks for itself. It is a bit higher priced than other places that have similar but still worth it. Recently tried their mashed potatoes and now in addicted to that and their rice. Definitely recommend those two side orders. Reason why I'm not giving more than 3 stars is because of the poor service. I've gone numerous times and the service is always disappointing. Also, I saw some other Yelp reviews stating that the employees don't wear masks. I noticed the front employees wearing masks but it's true, the ones in the back cooking do not wear masks. At least we apparently can't get Covid by consumption right? Who knows, but yea that kind of had me worried. read more

unpleasant manners, and they don't tell you there's a credit card additional fee. But, quick service!

I live right across the street from Chicken Shack and I tried them on a whim recently. They specialize in all kinds of meat and seem to use charcoal broiling as their main mode of cooking. I've only tried their broiled half chicken so far and the smokey flavor is so delicious. The chicken meal comes with pita bread that also absorbs the charcoal and chicken flavor. Their fries are nothing special so I recommend opting for another side. I think the one problem with Chicken Shack is that it can be hit or miss. Depending the day, your order can either taste amazing or just be okay. Within a weeks time, my experience with them went from incredible to mediocre. Funny enough, the incredible experience was ordering delivery from them! They definitely have the potential to be great if they maintain their quality and the freshness of their food consistently. They'll probably remain as a go-to for me for take out. read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - Half chicken Combo - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

I would give no stars if I could. First time here and ordered the 1/4 chicken meal. It was dry and full of bones. You can see in the picture my chicken came with a full rib cage. The sides were equally bad. The mashed potatoes were mealy and the mac and cheese was wet and flavorless. We got the meal to go and ended up throwing out most of it. When I called to ask for a refund, the manager said they have the right to give us whatever pieces they want. When I told him I didn't live close by, he said my only option was to drive back so he can look at it then decide what to do. He then hung up on me. Overall it was a trash experience, from the food to the customer service. Go to Caravan Chicken 2 blocks away. read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - 1/4 Chicken Meal - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

$11 for 1/2 ribs value meal is a disgrace. It comes with 1/2 ribs, two pita breads, and one side. The amount of ribs are so few and the ribs are not juicy but dry. Disappointment! If you go to Chicken Lovers in Bayside you will get bigger and tastier ribs for the price of $10 for 1/2 ribs with two sides and a soda. read more

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I dont doing everything everybody else is doing! But when i have to sign papers to sit down to eat any body waiting should have to do the same. The when i confronted the cashier she looked at me like if she her self was not wearing a mask read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - Why didnt anybody tell him to put a mask on. - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Pork souvlaki was amazing! Chicken and ribs was good too. Delivery was quick. Great experience all in all.

I hope this place withstands the curse of this corner location & bleak block. It seems like every business that's opened here has closed in less than a year. It's a nice addition to Broadway & I was happy with my grilled chicken breast & orzo (with feta & chopped peppers mixed in). However it was a bit salty, as it seems like the usual with chicken spots. The food was satisfying, but a kind of empty fullness that you would get with eating fast food. It seems like the owner knows everyone in the neighborhood & the place was busy with delivery orders & a few tables. I may be interested in trying their other dishes, but also have to be okay with non-organic or non-halal tasting chicken. read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - Chicken Breast & Orzo - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Delivery/seamless review: Food is good. I get the tenders/nuggets / wings (dry rub, sauce is on the side). Their the perfect fry not to had or seasoned just right. Sauce is everything though so don't forget. Now the burritos IT IS NOT A BURRITO IF IT IS NOT COMPLETELY ROLLED AND CLOSED. I basically got a burrito bowl. But other than that the quality in food I here is go of and the delivery has always been on time. read more

This is the best place in Astoria for fresh chicken... and healthy food. Great service and nice people and delicious food I will love to come again. They do fast delivery that's amazing...... For me definitely deserve the first place..... and I will suggest to my friends. Thank you very much. See you soon. :) read more

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Had a take out order last night, I ordered the grilled tilapia and my bf ordered the lamb chops priced at $22 I may add, instead of lamb chops they gave us the lamb gyro platter with some type of meat that doesn't even taste like lamb .. the tilapia was so burnt I had two decent bites from it. This place is not good at all, take your money else where .. over priced and the food is horrible lol read more

The best grilled chicken in the neighborhood. Straight up lean, with brown rice or mixed steamed vegetables. Perfect lunch spot for those who need to eat clean. This is also at a reasonable price. read more

My sister and I stumbled upon Chicken Shack We were standing outside thinking we wanted Greek food but didn't know where to go. We decided to just going to the Chicken Shack and lo and behold Greek food The giro sandwich was fresh and delicious with healthy portions of lamb. The half roasted chicken was moist and tender. Really flavorful. The platanos maduro were cooked perfectly with just the exact amount of char. I have severe food allergies to anything red pepper or Cheyenne. The manager was very thoughtful and made sure I was safe. He also remembered my sister and I and my allergies when we came back a few days later. Clean and respectful staff. Yummy read more

I stopped by after an appointment to grab a quick bite to eat and I ordered the Cheeseburger Deluxe (this one comes with fries). The burger was cooked good and it is big and tasty. The fries were decent enough but I enjoyed the burger more. read more

Their chicken is flavorful and moist. Hot sauce seems to be a buttery buffalo sauce that goes well with the chicken and pita. One of our go-to spots for lunch at the office! read more

Chicken Shack is back and just as mediocre as ever. Recently a fire in the neighboring store put CS out of commission for a couple of months. CS was previously on 30th Ave but when the lease came due and the landlord insisted on a gargantuan lease payment, Alex thought it appropriate to move elsewhere. I perceive quality to be consistent with other chicken joints in the hood. Methinks it laden with preservatives because whenever I have eat at CS I become overly thirsty. For me this is anecdotally indicative of overly usage of MSG or similar flavor enhancers. Thus my rating is based on the food. The chicken is always fresh and costs a little more than similar neighboring restaurants. I primarily swing by because my munchkin likes the chicken. Thus my rating is based solely on the food. However, today marks my final visit because they don't have a bathroom for in-store dinners. When I complained the owner said to me that based on the number of tables he wasn't required to have a bathroom by the building department. Perhaps that's true but what does that have to do with good business sense? Especially since several even smaller restaurants come to mind that care about their dinners. My feeling is that the proprietors didn't feel like spending the money for this most basic of accommodations. C'est la vie. I wish Alex all the best and please consider this unsolicited suggestion in the helpful manner in which it is meant: ease up on whatever it is you are using in the sauce and chicken rub. read more

Reminds me of the Kennedy Fried Chicken places that are both the butt of jokes and the envy of drunks throughout the city and parts of Long Island. This place, though, looks a bit nicer. Look nicer. Isn't. I came for a quick dinner. I got chicken nuggets, fries, and mozzarella sticks. I should have gotten something besides chicken nuggets, because they tasted no better than store-bought nuggets made by someone who knows their way around an oven. Expensive, too! Well, let me clarify. The chicken nuggets and the fries were a good price for how much I got. The mozz sticks, meanwhile, were $7 for 6! Outrageous. Wound up paying over $20. I'll probably be back since it is so close to my apartment, but I'll choose my order in a more cost-effective way next time. read more

Worst food I've eaten in years... Or not eaten. I got delivery and they were lightning fast. This turns out to not be a good thing. The buffalo wings were not buffalo wings at all. They were flavorless, breaded, stale and hard. I'm surprised my friend didn't hurt his mouth on them. His words? "If I was drunk this might be okay". My lamb platter which was supposed to come with a side of fries just had the fries dumped in it. The fries were soggy by the time they got here and the heat of the fries coming from the fryer cooked some of the lettuce. There was this random block of feta on the side which wasn't mentioned anywhere. My friend joked and said "at least they can't mess up a can of club soda" and I joked with "unless they pissed on the lid". A minute later I hear "why does this taste funny?" I think it's a joke. No. We have a closer look. There's something brown that was now floating around the rim of the can. It was hidden in the crevice of the can and under the tab. This place is so bad THEY MANAGED TO RUIN CANNED SODA. I tried to call back to work something out, but they ignored my call. Twice. Don't believe my review? That's okay, I left pictures. Save your intestines. Don't eat here. read more

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I'm so disappointed! I've been walking past this place for years and finally walked in. I got the 1/2 Chicken Meal with a side of Mac and cheese. The pita that came with the meal was stale, the chicken was not great and the Mac and cheese was horrible, the worst Mac and cheese I've ever had. I will never come back. The food was not good. Definitely not worth a visit. read more

Ordered from them when they were on 30th ave a decade ago...tried them again...still same mediocrity.....ordered Greek salad with chicken...plenty of chicken but no olives (actually- literally 3 olives in the entire huge Greek salad) - also I ordered extra dressing for the salad and paid .75 extra for extra dressing but never got it. Salad comes with 2 dolmas (so the Greek salad had about 20-30 times as much dolmas as black olives). Really? read more

The Chicken Shack moved from 30th Ave to Broadway a couple of months ago. The new location is about a quarter of the size of the old one. While I never ate inside the old location; I always ordered delivery through Seamless and always enjoyed my meals. This new place is tight, but comfortable. The wife is eating healthy these days and she wanted a salad so we stopped by last Saturday. We had a small Greek salad for $8.05 total. A little steep, but if was a decent salad. Fresh greens, lettuce, tasty feta cheese, mild vinagrete dressing. I just think more value could have been provided for eight bucks. The Chicken Shack does a huge take out business, but with the move it is a longer distance to my apartment. With the cold weather coming up; I have to think twice about ordering delivery. Overall, I like the new place. It is nicely constructed and I felt very comfortable. They had a specials board outside with some decent deals. I always love a deal. Definitely a place to stop by if your in the mood for grill chicken. read more

Biggest disappointment ever! Chicken and ribs were both undercooked, tough, couldn't tear the ribs apart. Didn't understand all those stupid pitas added. Meats should be fall-off-the-bone tender. Work on it!! read more

Four stars for fantastic service & taste, 2.5 stars for wait time & incorrect order. Came in on a Sunday night and was the only order being placed in the restaurant at the current time. We ordered 1/4 chicken with a mac & cheese, chicken tenders with Spanish rice and beans and an order of mozzarella sticks - that's it. We waited 30+ minutes while the entire restaurant became filled with people and they received a lot of online/phone orders. They ran out of mashed potatoes so asked for the rice and beans and we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally the order was ready, we walked home and realized our sides never made it in the bag. This wouldn't have been such an issue if we didn't wait so long for the order - not sure how a quick quality check was missed at that point. I called and I'm assuming the manager answered, he worked with his team to get the sides prepared as a rush and delivered them to my door within 5 minutes - no exaggeration. I honestly was so impressed that he didn't send someone else and he really took the time to correct the mistake. I would go back solely for their values in providing good customer service and their chicken was really yummy!! read more

I was starving so I ordered a 1/4 chicken meal with rice & beans. I was rather disappointed with the meal as the pieces of chicken were small, lacking meat and skin - quite flavorless. The rice & beans were tasty but the chicken should have been the star. I wish I took a photo of the meal but like I said, I was starving. read more

There's nothing special about this place. Food is ok. Rip off. First they gave me the wrong food which I had to drive all the way back. I ordered the Caesar salad w chicken and side of ribs.. Omg they charge me 9 for ribs. No meat not worth it... The owner or manager didnt even apologize for the mistake.. Finally when I open my salad the lettuce was wilted.. I only ate the chicken and I threw out the rest.. I never would go back totally dissapointed.. There s another place down the block. Will give them a try. Don't eat here total waste and ripoff. read more

Fast, friendly and you even get coffee brewed for you. My favorites here are the lamb chops, and chicken meals with a choice of sides, such as rice and beans. Since this store moved from 30th Avenue last year this has been my go to chicken eatery and except for a fire in the back of the store last year Alex and his loyal team are friendly and fast, not to mention there is free wi-fi and TV showing soccer and other sports most hours of the day Footnote: I went past this eatery today and it was closed. Can anyone update? read more

The Chicken Shack Astoria - Street view at night of Chicken Shack - American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great chicken and ribs combo ! Really hit the spot , nice online presence makes ordering easy

This was recommended by a friend. It's good...not great. Fast food style, decent chicken, large portions. I'd try Greek options next time, if I decide it's worth a second trip. read more