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    4.3 (3.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CRISP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    6 Strips
    Anthony D.

    Always great fried chicken and a staple of the neighborhood. If you're debating whether you should stop by, don't. Just go in.

    6 count boneless wings with Seoul sassy sauce
    Em K.

    Crisp is a staple, good prices, good food, and great spot to take visitors for a quick meal! Loved the Seoul sassy sauce and boneless wings. Can get pretty crowded but always able to find a spot to sit. Staff is very friendly

    Matthew B.

    Tendies, wings, and sandos are all good. Low key some of the best fries in Chicago. Fun place to eat at, and the service is good. The wings and tendies are huge so be careful not to over order.

    Helen H.

    BYOB! Cozy restaurant with communal tables. Very busy on a Friday night at 7:30pm but I was still able to find seats for two. There seemed to be a lot of to-go orders. Food came out fast and the customer service was friendly and quick. Definitely took advantage of their BYOB to have my chicken with beer! I thought the half chicken was the best deal for $11.99. I got a lot of chicken. The BBQ spicy was spicy but still sweet and delicious. My friend got the crispy chicken bowl. That was even more food. Both of these meals could have been shared.

    The Big Buddha. Bibimbap with vegetables.
    Eda X.

    Crisp is my favorite place for fried chicken in Chicago! As the name suggests, their fry is just right! I've tried many establishments throughout the city for that crunch, that crisp, and juicy chicken. I've tried both their wings and jumbo drumsticks. DEFINITELY GET THE DRUMSTICKS. Crisp definitely delivers. I will always pay a visit when in the area. Pro tip, order the original with sauce on the side. You can even go without sauce in your order, as the communal tables already provides free gochujjang and ketchup.

    Boneless chicken strips
    Annette D.

    I've heard a lot of good things about this neighborhood icon but today was my first time trying it. I have no idea where they get their chickens, but they are so fresh and bursting with flavor. The jumbo wings are huge and cooked to crispy perfection. We ate in and enjoyed trying the different varieties of sauce. The bowls also looked so tasty. This is a high energy place and the buzz is all good. There is limited communal seating and we were lucky enough to snag a seat at the window.

    Birds
    David Y.

    food: Korean fried chicken spot, great crispiness, the garlic was my fav - watch out their stuff is actually spicy service: fast service ambiance: gets busy, great takeout spot

    Sarah K.

    Stopped by for a girls night and the ambiance is laidback but definitely loud due to the music. The couple behind us was speaking so loud trying to talk over the music that they were yelling. Music definitely needs to be turned down for the ambiance to be enjoyable. The flavor of the wings were tasty. We got Buffalo spicy and the garlic soy. Buffalo spicy has a nice heat, and the garlic soy could've had more of a soy flavor. I'd say the flavors for the wings are American with some Korean inspiration. When I lived in Korea I had some of the best fried chicken, so I wouldn't really call this Korean fried chicken. The wings and fries were also old. You can tell that the wings and fries had been sitting there for a while and just dipped back in the hot oil to warm it up. This made the wings hard and the texture unappealing. If the wings and fries were made fresh-to-order this place could be an amazing fried chicken restaurant. The customer service was friendly and the cashier was nice! So a definite plus! I think if the above things were tweaked this restaurant could definitely be a 5/5!

    Kangni X.

    Improved experience from my last visit many years ago. Last time was takeout and it definitely lost a lot of the fresh crunch. Definitely recommend eating food in restaurant or asap. I do find the crunch part to be a bit thicker, would prefer a crisp as the restaurants name indicates, but the sauces coat well. Some of the thicker parts were not as flavored, so I had to try to dip it back in the extra sauce. The Buddha bowl is great. Huge portion and lots of vegetables. Great for sharing.

    Half-chicken
    Shu O.

    Classic Korean fried chicken spot - the prices are super fair for the portions (the half chicken is good for one person). The crunch and flavors are top-tier - highly recommend for anyone who's in the area. You order at the counter and the workers are friendly.

    Khadijah H.

    I have had this place on my list for a couple years and finally found myself in the neighborhood to go! Definitely some food competition on the block but Crisp holds its own. I loved the customer service and friendly staff. They love what they do and seeing the customers enjoy their meals. I ordered a 5 piece, two sauce, wing meal. I opted in for the sassy and Korean bbq. The cashier was so generous and allowed me to get a sac sac for free just to see how I enjoyed it. My personal favorite sauce of the wings were the Korean bbq as it's spicy and sticky similar to a glaze. And it has a kick of spice/ heat which is needed. You don't get bored with this sauce. The wings were large but super crispy. I'll be back for sure!

    3 Whole Jumbo Wings (sassy sauce - garlic, sweet soy) 5 Whole Jumbo Wings (spicy buffalo)

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    Everything was so good. The chicken was so crispy and the sauce was delicious. I'd come back if I'm ever in Chicago again!

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    overrated chicken tenders, pretty fatty/gross pieces of meat ended up throwing most away

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    2 months ago

    Without a doubt, the best wings in the City. Don't know about the rest of the menu - I can't get past those wings!

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    The best Korean chicken ever since they were opened. They are very very friendly, too.

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    Sometimes there is a wait in this tiny spot, but well worth it. Best damn wings of Chicago. The Kim chi is a must try as well.

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    Ask the Community - Crisp

    What's the parking situation?

    Pay street parking. No parking lot.

    Does anyone know if crisp is open for carry out during this COVID-19 deal?

    According to their social media (Facebook & Instagram) it looks like they're still open for carry out!

    Are you open on the 4th of July?

    no, closed all major holidays and any we can think up :)

    Is the chicken halal?

    Not at all. Way too big ha

    Is the chicken marinated in any kind of seafood sauce, like fish sauce or oyster sauce?

    No. Just regular fried wings.

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    no, sorry.

    Is this chicken breaded ? Do they offer any unbreaded options if so?

    The chicken is breaded, however I do not think they offer unbreaded options! I would call in and ask

    Is it BYOB?

    yes, byob

    Does CRISP do catering or larger deliveries to the Loop?

    I wish I had a more accurate answer for you but unless you want soggy chicken this might not be the best idea. I love Crisp, eat @ their location quite often, but I can't stand their delivery because it all gets soggy in about 5 minutes. The "crisp"… Read more

    Is your chicken source antibiotic/hormone free?

    yes, chicken is antibiotic/hormone free.

    Is there outdoor seating available?

    Yes, for maybe 4-6 people.

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