Ok. I really liked this place when they first opened. I wrote a rave review about how much I liked it. My most recent visit left me highly disappointed. I ordered a chicken sandwich and a chicken and waffles combo. When I went to fill my drink, the area by the fountain drinks and utensils smelled rancid. It smelled like old garbage that college kids left in a room with the heat on all summer. When I filled my cup with coke, it came out as seltzer with little syrup. They fixed it. Cool. But the smell was still there. I got the food to go, which, especially with the chicken and waffles, I do not recommend. When you stay it's loaded with syrup and crack butter. This time it was packaged a bit differently and there was syrup on my fries (which I love) but not on the chicken or waffles and no butter!!! Maybe I never noticed before because of the butter but the waffle tasted worse than the kind you make at hotel buffets. The chicken tasted different than usual but was still okay. The real killer was the fries. Some were fine but most had that weird stale potato taste. I hope it was just an off day. Time will tell and I'll update again next visit. read more

To be honest, I don't really understand why this place is so hyped. I came here with a friend and we each got a chicken sandwich with cole slaw in it, a side of fries, and a drink. The chicken itself was pretty big and tasted good, but the sauce and slaw drenched the whole sandwich and ruined it for me. Additionally, the sandwich and fries were way too salty for my liking. People say that CHiKN is like a glorified, fancier version of Chick-fil-A. But I have to say that Chick-Fil-A sandwiches taste way better, are cheaper, and they have waffle fries. read more

We came to lunch at Chikn today from Greentree. For a "fast service" food place, It was AWESOME! I'm normally super weird about chicken and it was cooked perfect! The sandwich was bigger than I expected! It was juicy and at a perfect spice level! I got the combo for $3 (fries & drink) which was a great option! Honestly I was so filled after the sandwich I barely ate the fries but they were seasoned perfectly! We drove here, parked, ate & got back to Greentree in a hour! The food came out super fast and the place was very clean. I highly recommend checking out!! read more

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I respect the pop up in Wexford, but the only spice is from a dry chili powder taste. No offense to those that make of, but Bird On The Run is far superior. The chicken quality is like Wendy's and they just dolled up the spicy ness with powder. Sorry fam, I will drive to the OG. Even the fries looked like Ore Ida and seasoned. You gotta step up your game if you are going to fight next door to Chik fila and BOTR. read more

First time tasting this popular college fast food joint. Good not great food. Kind of greasy and very messy. The chicken sauce is hot. The Mac and cheese was fair at best. The lemon aid was very good. Do not think I will be going back. The students were lining up for fries and chicken strips. read more

10/5!!!! The Nashville hot fries were the bomb dot com! Def get more bang for your buck. Also, get the banana pudding. I pretty much inhaled it and was sad there wasn't anymore. read more

Super SALTY! Hot is very spicy, but good. Got chicken and waffles.. make sure to request maple syrup on side cause they DRENCH the waffles in it. Fries were salty, chicken was salty. read more

I really enjoyed the chicken tenders I got here and would definitely go back. The one thing I didn't like, was the seasoning on the chicken and the french fries was VERY SALTY. It was okay for me to deal with, but the friend I went with would probably give them 2 stars because it was way to much salt for her. It was fast to get my order. There's not a ton of seating, so if you're hoping to sit down to eat, make sure you don't come during the lunch rush. There's not too much to say about a place that only serves fried chicken though. If you like fried chicken, you'll like ChiKN. read more

I wanted to give more of an explanation of this place so that someone can make a better decision to try it or not (their site doesnt fully explain). This is a fast food restaurant, but slightly nicer than the normal (more like a Chipotle or 5 Guys). You stand in line, order, sit and someone brings you the food. The place is BUSY with 99% college kids. If you are a college kid, great! Just a heads up incase you planned on going here if you were seeking cozy, quiet, or relaxing..this is not the place. Not a knock, just informing. Its busy, crowded, and loud and uncomfortable seating with no backs..communal tables and a few booths. The food was good, but fast-food good. I had the salad which was fresh, no complaints for what its is..fresh fast food. All the food looked very good. Kinda disappointed no healthier options, only friend foods, no grilled chicken..again, not a knock but dont go if you are seeking low calorie or low carb! read more

I have really enjoyed this place. Believe the spice ratings and when the person at the counter tries you to tone it down, don't be a hero. Listen to the warnings. This is a great change up from the other offerings in Oakland. While they have sweet tea, they are missing a brewed unsweetened tea option. read more

An excellent, clean, new alternative to the hum drum choices. This chicken was juicy and delicious. The service was excellent and my meal was ready within 1 minute after I ordered it and got my drink. Make no mistake--their "Damn Hot" is for real. I love hot and spicy food, and this was flaming hot. I recommend "Hot" if you aren't sure. I got the tenders and will try the sandwich next time. Fries were good. I will definitely go back. read more

Chicken and waffles were good. This isn't a chain it's a local place. Prices reasonable and quick service

Great Chicken and good portions! I discovered this shop in Yelp after seeing Popeyes was closed and CHiKN was just around the corner. I ordered the 3 piece chicken tenders with a mild spice level and it was a decent portion size! I was definitely full by the end of my meal. The tenders were seasoned to perfection and the fries were good and warm. I am not a spicy person but the mild was just right for me and I probably could have gone up a spice level for an added kick. Service was pretty quick and the prices were reasonable in my opinion. Highly recommend if you are looking to try a new spot in Oakland other than the major chain spots. read more

I dropped in on a Thursday night, and place is as always very popular and packed! Regardless, we were able to find seating because of the quick turn around of people finishing their meals. I ordered fries and chicken and waffles - I was super impressed with the chicken waffles. The waffles were absolutely delicious: a blend of savory sweet. The honey butter definitely shines, but I think the best part was the bits of salt crystals within the waffles that provided texture and worked very well with the chicken (which was mild flavored and much more flavorful than "southern"). The fries, although I liked them, tasted very healthy and very underseasoned (and unevenly distributed), which is disappointing because the fries with seasoning tasted pretty good! Overall chicken and waffles were a hit and will be one of my go-to orders when I return. read more

Good crispy chicken strips. Very flavorful seasoning. It's a gem in Oakland bc not a lot of fast food restaurants will not serve beers in Oakland. So glad to be able to sit down and grab a quick delicious meal with a beer. Despite how many customers there are, the service had been pretty prompt and friendly. I've tried the spicy and extra spicy sandwich and waffles. If you cannot do spicy, I suggest you go w mild or medium. Their spices are not to be joked with... it will sit in your stomach for two days... haven't tried their sides but excited to go back for more! They do not serve bone in chicken, just one type of chicken strips in various styles- sandwich, waffles, or just plain strips. read more

Great price, fast service, and a delicious chicken sandwich! How can you go wrong? One tip: order one heat level lower than what you think you might want. The heat builds. UPDATE: Since opening, this place has seemingly shrunk the thickness of the chicken breasts in the sandwiches. As far as I can tell, they're about half as thick now, which throws off the meat/bread ratio of the sandwich. Dropping one star... read more

This is definitely the best fried chicken in Pittsburgh. The was tender and juicy with a nice crispy coating. Don't believe others that say the spice level is hot. I had the Hot level and it was as spicy as chocolate milk. I will surely be getting the Damn Hot in my next visit. read more

CHiKN - Chicken fingers and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Not gonna lie, this sandwich was a little hard to eat given how big it was but definitely tasted pretty good. Chicken wasn't dry even tho I took it togo and ate it a few hours later. The sauce for the chicken tenders was different, but pretty good too. read more

CHiKN - Sandwich combo togo! Smells so good! Can't wait to eat it! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here for lunch today. Overall good experience. They do get a bit busy around noon, but that's pretty much standard for most restaurants in Oakland. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich with the medium spice level and it was fantastic. Great quality chicken, with a good spice kick. read more

CHiKN - Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very greasy but good food. Mild was barely spicy. Prices seemed good. Lots of college student traffic. Wait was only about 5 minutes for the food. Fast food speed but had the taste of a southern BBQ. read more

CHiKN - Fries and chicken tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Got a 3 piece mild chicken with fries and a drink! It was delicious! The mild is pretty hot for a "mild" option just a heads up. The chicken has a sauce that made it a little messy to eat, but it was really good! Crinkle fries has really good seasoning on it and the sauce went really well with it! The set up of seating was a little chaotic since we went at a busy time, but it's definitely worth a try. read more

CHiKN - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was really good! I love Nashville hot chicken and this brings It too Pittsburgh! Decent prices for the amount you get. Fries are flavored good. Chicken is definitely on the salty side but I love salt so I don't mind. The medium is pretty hot which they told us at the register and I enjoyed it. The mild is good too for those who don't want much heat. Love getting a beer with chicken...great combo. Plenty of room to sit. Very chill atmosphere here. Good for a casual date or brining a group of friends for a cheap dinner and a walking around Oakland. read more

Incredible hot chicken. Finally, a place that promises heat and actually delivers. Most places dial down their heat levels, which is why I think Chikn takes people by surprise. Medium is a solid heat level, obviously I would suggest starting there and going up to hot if you can handle it. The food always comes out so fast, in minutes, and is perfect temperature. It's never waiting under a heat lamp or anything like that. I moved away from pgh a few months ago and honestly I miss Chikn at least once a week. I can't wait to go back-- don't leave!! read more

CHiKN - Chicken tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We both got the chicken sandwich, one at mild and one at damn hot (there are 5 different spice levels). The damn hot one was not too enjoyable because of the spice so always start low at a new place! The sandwiches were REALLY tasteful and filling for sure though! Mild was a good tiny bit of spice/salt. A bit slow because it got really busy at 5 pm even on a holiday! Open everyday!! read more

Went in and got take out. Loved my food, perfect grab and go lunch with tons of flavor.

Let me just warn you now, this place is crazy spicy. I went in thinking I can handle a fair amount of spice and ordered the medium sandwich, boy was I wrong! Bf also ordered medium tenders which were also super spicy. However, once the pain goes away, the chicken was very flavorful. I also recommend getting the macaroni and cheese as a side. Sides and a drink are a little extra and aren't included. I think we're just gonna stick to mild the next time we're here. read more

CHiKN - Basket of chicken tenders. Comes with their signature dipping sauce and pickles. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Nashville Hot Chicken! So good. First I was skeptical to get any level of hotness but I went with medium and it was the perfect level. The sandwiches has coleslaw and homemade pickles. Plus they have a bar!!!!! read more

The food was amazing. The ranch and chipotle sauce are very good. Definitely a must stop when in Oakland!

hot is too spicy for commoner people. Should order mild After sky and plant museum nearby CMU drink and fries are good read more

Whenever we eat in, it's been great. Every time we get take out though, something gets missed! Usually it's just sauce, but I was super bummed today to be missing a side of mac and cheese for the second time out of a handful of times we've gotten take out. Guess we should have learned by now to check our boxes before leaving with our food. I've also noticed the past few times we've gone, the chicken is less and less heavily seasoned, which is what distinguishes Nashville style hot chicken from just regular spicy tenders. And this also means less spicy. My bf got the medium tenders today and found them quite mild, while my hot tenders were less spicy than the medium used to be. The chicken itself was still tasty, but I hope the heat can be cranked up again - being able to get legitimately HOT chicken is what makes this place really unique. Also, I'll definitely check my food before taking it to go from now on, but hopefully some kind of system can be worked out to avoid forgetting parts of orders as often. read more

Loved CHiKN! Went with a friend on a Friday night around 9 and they were still busy. It's a fast casual restaurant so you order at the counter and they bring you your food. They also have a full bar and can make you drinks when you order. This must be new, because when I ordered a vodka soda the waitress looked at me like I had 4 eyes. All good though, it's a new restaurant I expect the quirks. The food was good, I had a medium chicken sandwich and the chicken was perfect! The fries on the side however were a bit bland. Ambiance was fun and music was bumping, I'll be back! read more

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Pretty solid chicken spot if your in the mood for a fried chicken sandwich,fingers or nuggets. The hot has a great flavor, no brine flavor but solid flavor profile. This location has lots of seating with a cool modern look. read more

Was super excited to try this new addition on Forbes Ave. The lunch hour gets super busy, but the line does move quickly. The decor of this place makes it seem nicer than your typical fried food joint. I had the chicken sandwich with fries at a medium level heat. My friend had the hot level and she said it was pretty spicy. Our food came out pretty quickly. The sandwich was HUGE. I am glad, because definitely on the higher end of prices for essentially fast food. The chicken was juicy and crispy and had a nice blend of spices on it. The medium was perfect for me. It had some heat, but did not overpower the chicken. The crinkle cut fries went well with the dipping sauce which was a combo of ketchup, mayo, and spices. Overall, a welcome addition to Oakland. A great place to go if you are craving some fried chicken! read more

CHiKN - Medium spice level chicken sandwich and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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1.5 This place is definitely aimed towards college students. The music is incredibly loud and you could barely hear your conversations; however, the atmosphere and decoration were pretty nice. As for the food, I would not come back to eat it again. The chicken was overall bland and flavorless, and you can only actually taste the heat. The french fries were below subpar and their waffles acted as a vehicle for syrup and nothing more. The service was good and you definitely got your meal fast. read more

Fresh taste and freshly breaded! They weren't cheap but they were good. If you're not a pickle person make sure you ask for no pickles because there weeds over one of the chicken fingers. There were different levels of of how spicy you wanted them and that added a nice flavor. read more

CHiKN - Tenders Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

solid 3.5 stars here - about what you'd expect for a fast-casual hot chicken place, juicy chicken sandwiches, solid sides, quick service, but nothing that blows you away and far from the best hot chicken i've ever had. food: ordered the medium spice chicken sandwich - pleasant spice without overwhelming the taste/needing to drink tons of water. good balance of toppings, soft bun, holds up well and only fell apart at the very end crinkle cut fries - decent, sprinkled with spices, fairly crispy but nothing special mac & cheese - creamy, sprinkled with spices, you can ask for extra "comeback sauce" (already on the sandwich) for your sandwich or for fries food was served by the time we got our utensils/drinks! downsides: $11.77 = sandwich + fries + FOUNTAIN drink (the fountain drink options includes only a few coke products, cashier didn't specify that lemonade/sweet tea weren't included when asking about the combo even after I said "sure I'll take a lemonade" and was unceremoniously handed a fountain drink cup) lines can get super long - we came at 5:45 on a Friday night and got a table and quick service, but the line was halfway down the restaurant after we got our food loud music leads to people shouting over each other - hard to hear the people you're with super filling food (sandwich + splitting 2 sides with a friend) can leave you feeling heavy for hours overall, not the best chicken of your life, but decent for when you want a fried chicken sandwich and probably the best fried chicken you can get in Oakland read more

CHiKN - medium chicken sandwich, crinkle cut fries, mac & cheese (southern chicken sandwich in back) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really good food! The spicy is like "REALLY" spicy so be careful! It's a good spot for a casual/quick lunch/dinner with friends. Good seating, nicely decorated. It's usually busy! read more

Cool chicken shop on Forbes ave... I got the tenders twice so I just like them.. The first time I got one huge tender that was almost like a breast so if u don't like huge tenders you can order small ones.. I did that second time and it was better.. The chicken is fresh and the breading is good.. The ranch/chipotle sauce that comes with it taste more on the mayo side, don't like that much... but the chicken tenders and pickles I'll def be going back! read more

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This is still our favorite chicken sandwich. The flavor and spice beats Popeyes, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, Hattie Bs and crack shack. Now I'm a wimp for spice, usually order the Southern, but my wife loves the spice in their medium sandwich. The hot is just too much for her. Love how they add the coleslaw on top. You have to try this place out if your on Pitt campus. read more

i have tried chickn many times and i just don't like it. i think it is overpriced and the quantity of the meal is so little. the chicken itself is so oily and it feels like a large stone is placed in your stomach. the sauce is also extremely salty and lacks actual flavor. the dipping sauce isn't bad and neither are the fries. i got the chicken and waffles and those were a disappointment. it was basically eggo waffles cut in fours with chicken, nothing special. i also got the nuggets and those were also a waste. read more