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Definitely a highlight of our trip to NYC, and it makes sense why they're one of World's Best Bars! If you want the more extensive menu, you have to go to The Coop which is the backroom, rather than Free Range at the front. We weren't able to snag a reservation online, so we decided to roll the dice and do a walk-in as it was only two of us. We went near 6:30pm on a Sunday, and it was about 1 hour wait - not too bad! It was a good thing we stuck around the area because they estimated 1hr 30min - 2 hours for our table to be ready. I do think if you have a party larger than 4, it will be difficult for you to get a seat that quickly unless you're super lucky! Inside is dimly lit, as with many cocktail bars are. They have whimsical decorations that were fun to look at, and tie together with the chicken theme of the establishment. DRINKS: Japanese Cold Noodle: I wasn't expecting to taste what could've been the exact flavor of a cold noodle broth, but they did it right! No wonder this was the drink that kicked off the success of everything else that followed suit for this business! Melon Prosciutto: Again, so wild you can taste the dish in a drink! I preferred the Japanese Cold Noodle over this, but still a very unique experience. Custard Bun: A lot stronger than I expected, but still very tasty. Key Lime Pie: A slice of key lime pie in a drink! I liked this one over the Custard Bun! So easy to drink, and so delicious! FOOD: Lobster Shiso Tempura: Perfectly fried bite-sized pieces, stuffed with a decent amount of Lobster. The Ponzu Butter was SO good! Popcorn Chicken: Not a mindblowing experience as I've had many popcorn chickens in the past from local shops, but still a nice sharable snack to have! Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken Sandwich: Loved the unique salted egg yolk flavor with this! Chicken was juicy and not dry at all. OVERALL A great experience from start to finish, loved all the food, all the drinks, and the service was superb. Would love to come back and try more of the menu one day!
Lined up at 4:15pm on a Saturday and were among the first batch to get seated! Seating was a bit tight but enough to get the job done. Cool seating theme, different menu for the coop and the front. Enjoyed every single sip I had. My favorite drinks (in order) were custard bun/key lime pie, cold pizza/japanese cold noodle, red eye gravy/french toast. 2 drinks got me feeling extra good, drinks are stronger than they seem. - Chicken sandwich: massive and good! Great flavor and texture - Popcorn chicken was alright, probably wouldn't get this again in the future. $4 extra for a side sauce. We asked the server what sauce he recommends, he said "I don't like sauce". Should have listened to him though, chicken was salty enough on its own.
Our favorite bar in the U.S.! We come every single time we come to New York and plan to continue doing so. The food, drinks, vibes, and ambiance are always 10/10. For drinks, we previously tried key lime pie, Japanese cold noodle, cold pizza, dorayaki. This time, we opted for the mocktail version of key lime pie, Thai curry, and custard bun. The mocktail version of key lime pie was good, but there was a little hint of cinnamon? Still our fave. Thai curry was definitely interesting to try...! We really enjoyed the custard bun which definitely tasted exactly as expected. Salted egg yolk flavor was on point and not gritty. For food, we got a hot honey chicken sandwich, and a tofu sandwich. Both sandwiches had immaculate flavor and are a must-order for us every time. The chicken was not dry at all and the tofu was seasoned perfectly. Our server was very nice and friendly. Overall experience was great. Can't wait to be back!
Got in line at 4:45pm on a Tuesday, 15min before opening and there was ~8 people in front of me. It's not thaaaat hard to get in. If you have the choice to, go to the Coop in the back. The bar vibe is fantastic. Decor is interesting. When we left at ~6:15 there were only 2 people outside waiting so still doable. The drinks are definitely the star. We got the Japanese cold noodles and melon prosciutto. THOUGH I swear the Japanese Cold Noodles drink messed up my taste buds because the chicken sandwich tastes bland which I know it wasn't because I had leftovers later. So something to think about. If you're debating between the chicken sandwiches, I think the mochi one is the best because of the flavor profile, especially with the pickled pineapple. Took off a star bc I think all the buzz overhyped it for me. But still solid. Enjoy!
Double Chicken Please was highly recommended by friends (and the Internet), and it definitely didn't disappoint. If you love a unique and eccentric themed cocktail, this place is for you. There are two separate sections that make up Double Chicken Please. "Free Range" is the one located in the front, and has a more casual vibe and straightforward drink menu, while "The Coop" is located the back, and has a more whimsical, culinary-themed drink menu. My boyfriend and I tried both sections on different nights, and we agree that the offerings of The Coop were more to our taste. During our experience at The Coop, the service was quick, attentive, and friendly. We ordered the Melon Prosciutto and the Custard Bun cocktails. I'm not sure how they did it, but both drinks captured the essence of their namesakes exactly. Even the lingering aftertaste of the Custard Bun was reminiscent of the lactic aftertaste one would normally experience after eating an actual custard bun. The drinks were fun and inventive, and we enjoyed both so much to the point that we contemplated ordering another round of cocktails just to see what else they could come up with. (We ended up refraining, but we definitely have some on our list to try next time). We didn't enjoy our experience as much at the Free Range section, as it was a little difficult to get the attention of the servers so that we could order. I believe that's attributable to the nature of the Free Range section in general -- it's supposed to be more casual and pub-like, and it was pretty busy on the night we went. We ordered the Double Bubble and Space Dog cocktails, and while they were fun (the Double Bubble in particular; it was made to look like a glass of boba milk tea), the flavors weren't as on-the-mark as the drinks at The Coop were. The food menu was the same for both Free Range and The Coop. We ordered the lobster shiso tempura and the popcorn chicken. The lobster shiso tempura was so flavorful, especially when dipped into the accompanying ponzu butter -- so sweet in the way that great seafood is, with a little acidity from the ponzu to even out the richness of the butter. This was so good that we ordered it both nights. The popcorn chicken was also very good and was served in a red and white striped cardboard container, reminiscent of old-timey movie popcorn packaging. We loved the Thai basil aioli it was served with -- I don't think either of us have ever experienced that flavor in that format before, so it was quite memorable. We definitely recommend cocktail connoisseurs and novices alike to check out Double Chicken Please -- there's something for everyone.
This place has been on my bucket list for a few years now and I was able to finally try it and it did not disappoint. We tried getting a reservation here and all set alarms right when the booking options opened but we still weren't able to get it. Our group of 4 decided to just come early and put our names down and walk around in the mean time. We got seated at the bar and ordered our drinks (I got a mocktail that was just okay) and got the pate and stuffed chicken appetizer. These were absolutely divine and glad we went with these options. The chicken was super flavorful and had great texture. Pate was super smooth and the bread was perfectly toasted. I decided to go with the bolognese grilled cheese and this was the only thing I wouldn't get again. If you can see in the picture, it was just mounds of cheese little bolognese. Wasn't giving with the sesame bun either. They have great gestures here like putting your drink in the fridge while you are in the bathroom. Will have to come back and try the rest of the food!
Very cool experience and i'd like to think our party enjoyed vibes. Got reservations in advance, which made seating a party of 5 a bit more manageable. The drinks are certainly unique and will throw you in a loop if you're use to overly sweetened drinks. From pizza to fish sauce, it would be hard to replicate this elsewhere. The food was also a standout. We tried two chicken sandwiches and enjoyed the normal one the most. While the strawberry mochi donut was a extravagant idea and tasted fine, it might've been too unique for our palate. Overall, would recommend folks to get a reservation and try their unique items. They have regular cocktails that you often see at other places, but you can literally get those there, but you won't find mango sticky rice or fish sauce cocktail in most, or if any.
DCP was such a fun experience! We had a reservation for 2 at 9:30pm, but after checking in with the hostess around 5pm, they were incredibly accommodating and helped us add 5 more people to our party. The menu has such unique and savory cocktails, and the food was delicious and hearty. The cold pizza was my favorite--light, tomatoey, and refreshing. The mango sticky rice was the one miss for me; the mango and coconut rice flavors didn't quite come through. A great spot for creative food and drinks with a group!
This place is pretty popular. Reservation is in-person and it can get packed. I would arrive 15-30 mins prior to opening to either set a reservation for a party or walk in. Reservations will typically take 2hrs to be honored. We placed the reservation a little after 5PM and were seated at 7PM. Pretty cool when you enter. There's a front and a back that have different menus. We sat in back (the coop). Cocktail bar themed. Dimly lit, gentle hum of conversation drowned out by chill background music, clean-appearing, esoteric chicken art line the walls. Accents of neon and wood, no off smells. My argument is that the primary reason to come here is for the drinks. We started off with the Whaldorf salad, cold pizza, key lime pie, and papaya salad. Whaldorf salad was herbal with strong notes of vegetable. Almost like one of those power smoothies. It tasted very clean. It wasn't quite as aesthetic as the other drinks as it is more true to a traditional cocktail aesthetically but it was one of our favorites. Key lime pie tastes almost exactly like a key lime pie. Super sweet with a delicious citrusy flavor. A bit viscous as if you're getting through the filling on a pie. Heavily suggest this drink as one of your desserts. Cold pizza had a similar viscosity with an egg white emulsion infused with basil aromatics. Tastes like you're eating a greasy high-quality New York slice every time you take a sip. Certainly, less heavy than a New York slice which makes it go down pretty easy. Very novel experience. Papaya salad was less-potent in flavor. A quick whif will give provide a very gentle fish sauce flavor. I might prefer it to have a spicier finish or some peppers. If I went back, I might suggest that. I will say it is pretty aesthetic with the par-boiled tomato on top of the ice cube. One of our less-favorite items although it is pretty simple and still quite good. It is difficult to taste the Bombay Sapphire. Dorayaki was one of my favorites although the rest of the squad didn't appreciate it quite as much. It is in the dessert section although I appreciated more savory flavors. There's a pastry with savory whipped mushroom cream filling inside. You take a bite of that and drink the cocktail. There are some caramel notes that I appreciated but it felt like I was drinking a hearty brothy soup. Japanese cold noodle soup and the melon prosciutto were alright. I think they were on the sweeter side so I didn't really drink them quite as much and have less to say about them. Of the foods, the chicken sandwiches were pretty good. The hot honey sandwich didn't have a dominant hot honey flavor. The pesto flavors came through stronger. I'd try this if I were getting a chicken item. The salted egg yolk sandwich had that iconic egg yolk texture to it. I appreciated the previous sandwich a bit more. The star of the show for me was the "grilled cheese." A superior toasted and seeded roll with a molten mild white cheese oozing in the center. Charred bits of cheese line the roll. Bolognese sauce is present underneath the cheese. Super duper filling and neat. Comes with those peppercinis to add a hit of heat and sour if you need it with the richness of the sandwich. Overall, I'm giving this place a 5 for the novelty of the experience. It's a bit costly. The food is decent but the drinks are excellent for value. I would say this is a great place to bring people before a night out or if somebody's visiting the city.
I really had high hopes for this place. We were able to snag a seat pretty quickly, but unfortunately the experience went downhill from there. We placed our order, and about 20 minutes later our server came back and asked us what we had ordered because he had forgotten our order. The drinks were good, but we were pretty disappointed with the food. We ordered the stuffed chicken wings and the salted egg chicken sandwich. Both the chicken and the bread were really dry, and the sandwich wasn't even hot when it arrived. It also didn't taste much like salted egg. The texture was more grainy than anything else. We were hoping to order a few more dishes and try more of the menu, but after what we received, we decided not to. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to what we were hoping for.
Totally worth the hype!! Make sure to get to the back of the bar, where they make food-inspired drinks. Absolutely love that they are so on brand. Our party got a little confused about the menu, whether it was actual food or drinks haha. Highly recommend making a reservation, since they get crowded really easily and space is somewhat limited. I got to try a bit of everyone's drinks, and my favorites were the Japanese cold noodle, key lime pie, and cold pizza. Each of the drinks really surprised me on how well they tasted like the actual food, you'll just have to taste them for yourself! We also got popcorn chicken to share, which was also delicious but would probably skip on the sauces next time. Some of us got chicken sandwiches that were also huge! DCP is not just a cocktail bar, it's an experience. Definitely give it a visit and you'll be wowed!
Food: 3.8/5 Drinks: 4.6/5 Service: 3.7/5 We joined the line yesterday at like 453pm and then we were at the front of the line by 510pm just after they opened. They took our names down and found us a table for 3 at the Coop. We were told it would be a tight fit, but it was perfectly comfortable. We had our drinks order ready but the service was a bit slow (more on that later). The servers were super nice and tried to explain us everything as we said we hadn't been there before. But it was too loud to hear anything. The backroom vibe is great incl the lighting (perfect for a date) but the volume should be turned down a bit, as you can't hear the person sitting next to you, let alone in front of you. We ordered the popcorn chicken, the salt egg yolk sandwich, the stuffed chicken wing with the thai basil aioli. The popcorn was 10/10 no notes. The portion was huge for the $13. The sandwich was forgettable unfortunately. It was also messy/hard to eat and they don't give you a plate in case we wanted to share. The stuffed wing was 8/10. The concept was unique and the first bite is phenomenal but once you've had that stuffed rice, there is nothing else you'd enjoy about it (salt lacking in the rest of it). A crispy exterior would've brought it to a 10. Now the drinks, the reason why we were there. I ordered all the fan faves and my friends ordered the rest. We ordered: 1. Japanese cold noodle: the best drink of the night imho. perfectly balanced. 2. Melon prosciutto: yes and yes - refreshing. 3. Papaya salad: the tomato can be messy to eat - beware. But a strong drink with a fun finish. 4. Cold pizza: 2nd fav drink. The parm flavor was a bit lacking for me, but I think it was a great concept especially with tequila. The craft is unreal. 5. Red eye gravy: very interesting list of ingredients, and refined but the actual garnish didn't entirely match the experience. 6. Mango sticky rice: missing the mango but a nice drink. 7. French toast: yummy. Doesn't feel like you're having a cocktail and that is the point I think? Overall, verdict is we would go back to try the rest of the drinks only. We would visit the backroom probably and would definitely take the service with a grain of salt. We waited an avg of 20 mins per drink, and not everyone on the table got their drinks together. We also had to flag down our server each time to order another round (after the drinks were finished and cleared out). So for a 90-min seating you can imagine how hard it was for us to do the damage we did - only because I was dedicated enough to want to experience as much of their menu. I had been wanting to visit them for a few years now. EDIT: I am having trouble posting pics. But took a bunch and would love to share if anyone wants to see the drinks!
The drinks here are amazing and so creative! I've been wanting to come here for a while and I've heard only good things. I ordered the key lime pie drink which was delicious. It was made so well and probably one of the best cocktails I've had. Other drink items are unique and based on different foods. I've heard cold pizza is another favorite that I didn't get to try. We also got the popcorn chicken and mochi donut chicken sandwich. The popcorn chicken was good and a light snack option to share with our group of 6. The mochi donut sandwich was an interesting pairing but it worked well. The donut itself was very soft. Overall it was a fun experience!
I heard about this bar from plenty of friends and was excited to visit! Such a unique menu, Double Chicken Please serves amazing drinks that you won't find anywhere else! When I visit saw the menu, I thought I entered the wrong bar because I saw savory foods like Cold Pizza on the menu. The menu is pretty expansive, and the server was able to help us choose from so many unique options. I ordered the Key Lime Pie and it was delicious! To my surprise, the drink tasted 100% like an actual key lime pie. It was so flavorful, light and I could barely taste the alcohol. The bar can be a little loud at times, given that there are a lot of people. Highly, highly recommend! I will visit Double Chicken Please the next time I'm in NY! read more
Popular cocktail bar with a selection of fun drinks and food. Managed to snag a reservation at 11PM and was seated promptly. Unfortunately we weren't able to try their food as the kitchen was closed but we did order 4 drinks total. The first set was the japanese cold noodle and the pizza drink. Both were a more savory option, and a very fun take on foods we know. The second round was french toast and key lime pie. The french toast was probably my least favorite but their homemade cookie was a nice treat. The key lime pie was excellent - perfectly sweet and captured the essence of a pie. It was a very vibey and lively space in the back, with booth seating and good music. Service was excellent and our waiter was super friendly and offered many recommendations. Highly recommend! read more
8 days ago
This is by far my favorite bar in New York... and I don't even drink! We finished a Broadway show and were getting a little hungry. It was a late, rainy night, but luckily this place is open until 2am. There was still a pretty long line, but we somehow got lucky and got a table in the restaurant. We put our name down for Coop, the bar in the back, while we ate. There's also Free Range, another bar in the front. We started with the salted egg yolk chicken sandwich , super crispy chicken, just a hint of salty egg yolk, a really soft bun, and all the right condiments. So good! By the time we finished, our table at Coop was ready. We ordered the Japanese cold noodles and custard bun. OMG, the noodles tasted just like Japanese seaweed salad (iykyk!). The custard bun was so much fun, it had a bubble covering the top, just waiting to burst! But it was a little too sweet and grainy for me. I love how imaginative this place is, with all these crazy, fun drinks and creative food. I don't even drink, but somehow I still want to keep coming back! read more
22 days ago
Definitely a highlight of our trip to NYC, and it makes sense why they're one of World's Best Bars! If you want the more extensive menu, you have to go to The Coop which is the backroom, rather than Free Range at the front. We weren't able to snag a reservation online, so we decided to roll the dice and do a walk-in as it was only two of us. We went near 6:30pm on a Sunday, and it was about 1 hour wait - not too bad! It was a good thing we stuck around the area because they estimated 1hr 30min - 2 hours for our table to be ready. I do think if you have a party larger than 4, it will be difficult for you to get a seat that quickly unless you're super lucky! Inside is dimly lit, as with many cocktail bars are. They have whimsical decorations that were fun to look at, and tie together with the chicken theme of the establishment. DRINKS: Japanese Cold Noodle: I wasn't expecting to taste what could've been the exact flavor of a cold noodle broth, but they did it right! No wonder this was the drink that kicked off the success of everything else that followed suit for this business! Melon Prosciutto: Again, so wild you can taste the dish in a drink! I preferred the Japanese Cold Noodle over this, but still a very unique experience. Custard Bun: A lot stronger than I expected, but still very tasty. Key Lime Pie: A slice of key lime pie in a drink! I liked this one over the Custard Bun! So easy to drink, and so delicious! FOOD: Lobster Shiso Tempura: Perfectly fried bite-sized pieces, stuffed with a decent amount of Lobster. The Ponzu Butter was SO good! Popcorn Chicken: Not a mindblowing experience as I've had many popcorn chickens in the past from local shops, but still a nice sharable snack to have! Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken Sandwich: Loved the unique salted egg yolk flavor with this! Chicken was juicy and not dry at all. OVERALL A great experience from start to finish, loved all the food, all the drinks, and the service was superb. Would love to come back and try more of the menu one day! read more
Lined up at 4:15pm on a Saturday and were among the first batch to get seated! Seating was a bit tight but enough to get the job done. Cool seating theme, different menu for the coop and the front. Enjoyed every single sip I had. My favorite drinks (in order) were custard bun/key lime pie, cold pizza/japanese cold noodle, red eye gravy/french toast. 2 drinks got me feeling extra good, drinks are stronger than they seem. - Chicken sandwich: massive and good! Great flavor and texture - Popcorn chicken was alright, probably wouldn't get this again in the future. $4 extra for a side sauce. We asked the server what sauce he recommends, he said "I don't like sauce". Should have listened to him though, chicken was salty enough on its own. read more
Our favorite bar in the U.S.! We come every single time we come to New York and plan to continue doing so. The food, drinks, vibes, and ambiance are always 10/10. For drinks, we previously tried key lime pie, Japanese cold noodle, cold pizza, dorayaki. This time, we opted for the mocktail version of key lime pie, Thai curry, and custard bun. The mocktail version of key lime pie was good, but there was a little hint of cinnamon? Still our fave. Thai curry was definitely interesting to try...! We really enjoyed the custard bun which definitely tasted exactly as expected. Salted egg yolk flavor was on point and not gritty. For food, we got a hot honey chicken sandwich, and a tofu sandwich. Both sandwiches had immaculate flavor and are a must-order for us every time. The chicken was not dry at all and the tofu was seasoned perfectly. Our server was very nice and friendly. Overall experience was great. Can't wait to be back! read more
Got in line at 4:45pm on a Tuesday, 15min before opening and there was ~8 people in front of me. It's not thaaaat hard to get in. If you have the choice to, go to the Coop in the back. The bar vibe is fantastic. Decor is interesting. When we left at ~6:15 there were only 2 people outside waiting so still doable. The drinks are definitely the star. We got the Japanese cold noodles and melon prosciutto. THOUGH I swear the Japanese Cold Noodles drink messed up my taste buds because the chicken sandwich tastes bland which I know it wasn't because I had leftovers later. So something to think about. If you're debating between the chicken sandwiches, I think the mochi one is the best because of the flavor profile, especially with the pickled pineapple. Took off a star bc I think all the buzz overhyped it for me. But still solid. Enjoy! read more
2 months ago
Double Chicken Please was highly recommended by friends (and the Internet), and it definitely didn't disappoint. If you love a unique and eccentric themed cocktail, this place is for you. There are two separate sections that make up Double Chicken Please. "Free Range" is the one located in the front, and has a more casual vibe and straightforward drink menu, while "The Coop" is located the back, and has a more whimsical, culinary-themed drink menu. My boyfriend and I tried both sections on different nights, and we agree that the offerings of The Coop were more to our taste. During our experience at The Coop, the service was quick, attentive, and friendly. We ordered the Melon Prosciutto and the Custard Bun cocktails. I'm not sure how they did it, but both drinks captured the essence of their namesakes exactly. Even the lingering aftertaste of the Custard Bun was reminiscent of the lactic aftertaste one would normally experience after eating an actual custard bun. The drinks were fun and inventive, and we enjoyed both so much to the point that we contemplated ordering another round of cocktails just to see what else they could come up with. (We ended up refraining, but we definitely have some on our list to try next time). We didn't enjoy our experience as much at the Free Range section, as it was a little difficult to get the attention of the servers so that we could order. I believe that's attributable to the nature of the Free Range section in general -- it's supposed to be more casual and pub-like, and it was pretty busy on the night we went. We ordered the Double Bubble and Space Dog cocktails, and while they were fun (the Double Bubble in particular; it was made to look like a glass of boba milk tea), the flavors weren't as on-the-mark as the drinks at The Coop were. The food menu was the same for both Free Range and The Coop. We ordered the lobster shiso tempura and the popcorn chicken. The lobster shiso tempura was so flavorful, especially when dipped into the accompanying ponzu butter -- so sweet in the way that great seafood is, with a little acidity from the ponzu to even out the richness of the butter. This was so good that we ordered it both nights. The popcorn chicken was also very good and was served in a red and white striped cardboard container, reminiscent of old-timey movie popcorn packaging. We loved the Thai basil aioli it was served with -- I don't think either of us have ever experienced that flavor in that format before, so it was quite memorable. We definitely recommend cocktail connoisseurs and novices alike to check out Double Chicken Please -- there's something for everyone. read more
This place has been on my bucket list for a few years now and I was able to finally try it and it did not disappoint. We tried getting a reservation here and all set alarms right when the booking options opened but we still weren't able to get it. Our group of 4 decided to just come early and put our names down and walk around in the mean time. We got seated at the bar and ordered our drinks (I got a mocktail that was just okay) and got the pate and stuffed chicken appetizer. These were absolutely divine and glad we went with these options. The chicken was super flavorful and had great texture. Pate was super smooth and the bread was perfectly toasted. I decided to go with the bolognese grilled cheese and this was the only thing I wouldn't get again. If you can see in the picture, it was just mounds of cheese little bolognese. Wasn't giving with the sesame bun either. They have great gestures here like putting your drink in the fridge while you are in the bathroom. Will have to come back and try the rest of the food! read more
Very cool experience and i'd like to think our party enjoyed vibes. Got reservations in advance, which made seating a party of 5 a bit more manageable. The drinks are certainly unique and will throw you in a loop if you're use to overly sweetened drinks. From pizza to fish sauce, it would be hard to replicate this elsewhere. The food was also a standout. We tried two chicken sandwiches and enjoyed the normal one the most. While the strawberry mochi donut was a extravagant idea and tasted fine, it might've been too unique for our palate. Overall, would recommend folks to get a reservation and try their unique items. They have regular cocktails that you often see at other places, but you can literally get those there, but you won't find mango sticky rice or fish sauce cocktail in most, or if any. read more
DCP was such a fun experience! We had a reservation for 2 at 9:30pm, but after checking in with the hostess around 5pm, they were incredibly accommodating and helped us add 5 more people to our party. The menu has such unique and savory cocktails, and the food was delicious and hearty. The cold pizza was my favorite--light, tomatoey, and refreshing. The mango sticky rice was the one miss for me; the mango and coconut rice flavors didn't quite come through. A great spot for creative food and drinks with a group! read more
This place is pretty popular. Reservation is in-person and it can get packed. I would arrive 15-30 mins prior to opening to either set a reservation for a party or walk in. Reservations will typically take 2hrs to be honored. We placed the reservation a little after 5PM and were seated at 7PM. Pretty cool when you enter. There's a front and a back that have different menus. We sat in back (the coop). Cocktail bar themed. Dimly lit, gentle hum of conversation drowned out by chill background music, clean-appearing, esoteric chicken art line the walls. Accents of neon and wood, no off smells. My argument is that the primary reason to come here is for the drinks. We started off with the Whaldorf salad, cold pizza, key lime pie, and papaya salad. Whaldorf salad was herbal with strong notes of vegetable. Almost like one of those power smoothies. It tasted very clean. It wasn't quite as aesthetic as the other drinks as it is more true to a traditional cocktail aesthetically but it was one of our favorites. Key lime pie tastes almost exactly like a key lime pie. Super sweet with a delicious citrusy flavor. A bit viscous as if you're getting through the filling on a pie. Heavily suggest this drink as one of your desserts. Cold pizza had a similar viscosity with an egg white emulsion infused with basil aromatics. Tastes like you're eating a greasy high-quality New York slice every time you take a sip. Certainly, less heavy than a New York slice which makes it go down pretty easy. Very novel experience. Papaya salad was less-potent in flavor. A quick whif will give provide a very gentle fish sauce flavor. I might prefer it to have a spicier finish or some peppers. If I went back, I might suggest that. I will say it is pretty aesthetic with the par-boiled tomato on top of the ice cube. One of our less-favorite items although it is pretty simple and still quite good. It is difficult to taste the Bombay Sapphire. Dorayaki was one of my favorites although the rest of the squad didn't appreciate it quite as much. It is in the dessert section although I appreciated more savory flavors. There's a pastry with savory whipped mushroom cream filling inside. You take a bite of that and drink the cocktail. There are some caramel notes that I appreciated but it felt like I was drinking a hearty brothy soup. Japanese cold noodle soup and the melon prosciutto were alright. I think they were on the sweeter side so I didn't really drink them quite as much and have less to say about them. Of the foods, the chicken sandwiches were pretty good. The hot honey sandwich didn't have a dominant hot honey flavor. The pesto flavors came through stronger. I'd try this if I were getting a chicken item. The salted egg yolk sandwich had that iconic egg yolk texture to it. I appreciated the previous sandwich a bit more. The star of the show for me was the "grilled cheese." A superior toasted and seeded roll with a molten mild white cheese oozing in the center. Charred bits of cheese line the roll. Bolognese sauce is present underneath the cheese. Super duper filling and neat. Comes with those peppercinis to add a hit of heat and sour if you need it with the richness of the sandwich. Overall, I'm giving this place a 5 for the novelty of the experience. It's a bit costly. The food is decent but the drinks are excellent for value. I would say this is a great place to bring people before a night out or if somebody's visiting the city. read more
18 days ago
I really had high hopes for this place. We were able to snag a seat pretty quickly, but unfortunately the experience went downhill from there. We placed our order, and about 20 minutes later our server came back and asked us what we had ordered because he had forgotten our order. The drinks were good, but we were pretty disappointed with the food. We ordered the stuffed chicken wings and the salted egg chicken sandwich. Both the chicken and the bread were really dry, and the sandwich wasn't even hot when it arrived. It also didn't taste much like salted egg. The texture was more grainy than anything else. We were hoping to order a few more dishes and try more of the menu, but after what we received, we decided not to. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to what we were hoping for. read more
Totally worth the hype!! Make sure to get to the back of the bar, where they make food-inspired drinks. Absolutely love that they are so on brand. Our party got a little confused about the menu, whether it was actual food or drinks haha. Highly recommend making a reservation, since they get crowded really easily and space is somewhat limited. I got to try a bit of everyone's drinks, and my favorites were the Japanese cold noodle, key lime pie, and cold pizza. Each of the drinks really surprised me on how well they tasted like the actual food, you'll just have to taste them for yourself! We also got popcorn chicken to share, which was also delicious but would probably skip on the sauces next time. Some of us got chicken sandwiches that were also huge! DCP is not just a cocktail bar, it's an experience. Definitely give it a visit and you'll be wowed! read more
Food: 3.8/5 Drinks: 4.6/5 Service: 3.7/5 We joined the line yesterday at like 453pm and then we were at the front of the line by 510pm just after they opened. They took our names down and found us a table for 3 at the Coop. We were told it would be a tight fit, but it was perfectly comfortable. We had our drinks order ready but the service was a bit slow (more on that later). The servers were super nice and tried to explain us everything as we said we hadn't been there before. But it was too loud to hear anything. The backroom vibe is great incl the lighting (perfect for a date) but the volume should be turned down a bit, as you can't hear the person sitting next to you, let alone in front of you. We ordered the popcorn chicken, the salt egg yolk sandwich, the stuffed chicken wing with the thai basil aioli. The popcorn was 10/10 no notes. The portion was huge for the $13. The sandwich was forgettable unfortunately. It was also messy/hard to eat and they don't give you a plate in case we wanted to share. The stuffed wing was 8/10. The concept was unique and the first bite is phenomenal but once you've had that stuffed rice, there is nothing else you'd enjoy about it (salt lacking in the rest of it). A crispy exterior would've brought it to a 10. Now the drinks, the reason why we were there. I ordered all the fan faves and my friends ordered the rest. We ordered: 1. Japanese cold noodle: the best drink of the night imho. perfectly balanced. 2. Melon prosciutto: yes and yes - refreshing. 3. Papaya salad: the tomato can be messy to eat - beware. But a strong drink with a fun finish. 4. Cold pizza: 2nd fav drink. The parm flavor was a bit lacking for me, but I think it was a great concept especially with tequila. The craft is unreal. 5. Red eye gravy: very interesting list of ingredients, and refined but the actual garnish didn't entirely match the experience. 6. Mango sticky rice: missing the mango but a nice drink. 7. French toast: yummy. Doesn't feel like you're having a cocktail and that is the point I think? Overall, verdict is we would go back to try the rest of the drinks only. We would visit the backroom probably and would definitely take the service with a grain of salt. We waited an avg of 20 mins per drink, and not everyone on the table got their drinks together. We also had to flag down our server each time to order another round (after the drinks were finished and cleared out). So for a 90-min seating you can imagine how hard it was for us to do the damage we did - only because I was dedicated enough to want to experience as much of their menu. I had been wanting to visit them for a few years now. EDIT: I am having trouble posting pics. But took a bunch and would love to share if anyone wants to see the drinks! read more
1 month ago
The drinks here are amazing and so creative! I've been wanting to come here for a while and I've heard only good things. I ordered the key lime pie drink which was delicious. It was made so well and probably one of the best cocktails I've had. Other drink items are unique and based on different foods. I've heard cold pizza is another favorite that I didn't get to try. We also got the popcorn chicken and mochi donut chicken sandwich. The popcorn chicken was good and a light snack option to share with our group of 6. The mochi donut sandwich was an interesting pairing but it worked well. The donut itself was very soft. Overall it was a fun experience! read more
The vibe of this place is so chill. The music in the background is great but not too loud so you can chat with your friends. It was dark inside but in a cool way and there was enough lightning for you to see. Our server was so attentive and we got our drinks fairly quickly. I had the mango sticky rice which was sweet but went down pretty smooth. My friends had the Thai curry and the melon prosciutto. Out of the three we'd probably put the Thai curry at the bottom. I personally didn't like my friend's melon prosciutto but my friend loved it because it wasn't so sweet. The Thai curry had a cute popsicle but that's about it tbh. I would definitely go again though there's so many other drinks I'd want to try. read more
22 days ago
Walked in on a Tuesday , no wait and was seated at the bar which i was very happy with. The two bartender's Sue and Victor were incredible! Sue made my drink the "Tipsy Tulip" and it was perfection! Next up we ordered two appetizers the stuffed chicken wings which had sticky rice & thai basil with a three cup sauce and the lobster shiso tempura with a ponzu butter. Out of the two the lobster appetizer was my favorite, very flavorful, fried perfectly so it wasn't oily and have a nice crunch. For the main dinner we went with the hot honey fried chicken. This was really good and its pretty big so it can be shared which is what we did and it was plenty! All in all from start to finish our experience here was amazing from the staff, food and service and of course the vibey ambiance. We can wait to come back and of course we went around the corner to Unnecessary for some boozy ice cream which was perfect! read more
Deliiiicious savory cocktails!! Definitely line up at least 30-60min before opening time to snag a walk in spot since resys are suuuuuper hard to get. Ambiance was cozy n intimate and the drinks were so unique. Tasted exactly like pizza! Food wasn't too memorable though. Great presentation! read more
This place has a nice bar vibe for the lower east side, but the music is a bit too loud to have a long conversation. The music volume and the reservation/waitist process brings the rating down from 5 stars. The food is pretty good, definitely above average, but the items that are not chicken sandwiches are really small like the lobster tempura. Though it was unique, it was literally 1 bite per person. The hot honey chicken sandwich was very good and had a nice deep flavor and just enough spicy to keep things interesting, but still keep going back for more bites. I would probably ignore some of the starters if you don't want to overspend on super tiny small bites. I might go back if they turn the volume a little lower and if I really want another chicken sandwich. read more
Continuing my best bars in the world tour and this one definitely deserves a spot. Came here with my sister and her bf after having ramen so we only tried the popcorn chicken food wise which was delicious. Drinks we had: Holy Shishito: my number one favorite, absolutely delicious - tastes like a shishito pepper, everyone loved it tbh Tipsy Tulip: comes in a tulip glass, super cute. Also delicious but the holy shishito was more memorable Grapefruit with a Grudge: dangerously good I could have downed like 7 of them Fireside Tipple: my sister loved it, I wasn't a fan but I hate Campari this is not a fault of the bar just my taste Gilded Orchard: me and my sisters bf loved it, she hated it Fxxing Little Brain: everyone liked it, has a walnut for the "brain" Service was great, and they were able to fit us in without a reso. The music was incredible also, makes you want to get up and dance (or twerk ) read more
3 months ago
This restaurant is one of the many reasons why I love NYC. My friend and I came here after a long day to grab some drinks and catch up. Two drinks and a few more later, we were ordering food and still sitting at the bar, enjoying each other's company.We didn't have reservations, but they accommodated us as walk ins right away. The fried chicken sandwich was moist and flavorful, the oysters were fresh, and the drinks were unique and well crafted. This restaurant has two different bar menus, so don't make the mistake I did by asking for something you saw on IG. We sat in the back of the restaurant, so now we have another reason to come back and check out the bar in the front. read more
I've been wanting to check this place out for a long time now, and after walking by and seeing no line, decided to give it a try. We got seated in the free range room, right by the front window. I really liked the menu format, with a little interactive game to help choose a cocktail if you're indecisive. I ended up getting the Space Dog, and also tried the Early Bird. Our waiter accidentally forgot to ring up our order, so it took about 30 min for our drinks to arrive, but accidents happen. He gave us two shooters of the house shot as an apology - and we actually ended up liking it better than either of our drinks. The cocktails we got were alright. The space dog was def the best, and pretty unique, especially with the taro layer on top. The early bird was not very good - it tasted a bit too... herbal? And a bit too bitter for my liking. Overall this place is definitely a biiiiit overhyped, but I did enjoy it. I would definitely like to come back and try the food + different cocktails sometime. And maybe even the other coop room. read more
5 months ago
Getting in is the hardest part. Once you're past that door it's all good from there. I would suggest smaller parties 4 or less, and getting there before 6pm if you can. As the night rolls, the line lengthens. They will take a name and number and text you. So you can go elsewhere and come back. But a 2-3+ hour wait can be a real bummer if you have this in mind. Food. As the name implies. Chicken. I've had the chicken sandwiches and every one is great, every time. Drinks. This most recent visit was the first time I get into the coop in the back. I tried their new papaya salad cocktail and their cold pizza. Both were stunning and fascinating. Both drinks of drink with those foods, and somehow tastes like those foods. The papaya salad moreso. For a fancy hot spot in the city, prices are solid and expected. For two sandwiches, two cocktails and some na drinks we were out for under $100 with tip for the two of us. I look forward to my next visit. read more
4 months ago
SERVICE - located on the lower east side - reservations are a must and are challenging to get since you need to be on the booking platform at midnight 6 days before you want to go - reservation time slots seem to be based on group size - ambiance is suited for a semi casual hangout with friends - service was okay though felt like they wanted people to finish their drinks and leave MENU - food themed cocktails - non alcoholic options available - average price DRINKS - Japanese cold noodle (10/10): rum with pineapple, cucumber, coconut, lime, and sesame oil. This was one of their most popular drinks and for good reason. The way the ingredients are mixed makes you feel like you are eating your way through a bowl of chilled soba noodles. The first few bites are mild and fresh with notes of cucumber. By the end, the drink has more bitter nutty notes and a slightly richer mouthfeel mimicking sesame oil. This drink can also be made with no alcohol and I would highly recommend ordering it. - mango sticky rice (6/10): run with mango, sticky rice pu'er tea, wakame seaweed, cold brew, and coconut. The idea of this sounds appetizing especially with the blend of tropical ingredients. However, the drink lacks mango and coconut flavors which are two of the key ingredients in mango sticky rice. The predominant flavor is the bitter pu'er tea. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes, however I would choose to not share my drink with too many people because it felt like drinking the entire glass is what gives you the experience of the cocktail as a food item. read more
Best drinks we had in NYC! Would highly recommend if you have the time to wait in line or are lucky enough to snag a resi. Our party of 2 got in line ~4:20p and were the first to get seated at the Coop bar. Pro tip: Coop is the back of the restaurant with the more creative cocktails imo. It also has fun chicken decor. The menu is organized as appetizer, entree, and dessert so of course we had to get 1 of each for a full meal. Melon prosciutto: a crispy basil garnish to go with a very refreshing melon cocktail with a slight savory finish. Thai curry: a complex and savory mezcal cocktail with a Thai iced tea popsicle garnish. We loved the concept of drinking what we would normally eat and eating what we would normally drink. Key Lime Pie: a highlight! Literally tastes like key lime! Actually I loved this way more than an actual key lime pie. Highly recommend!! (It's ok to be basic sometimes when it's THAT good) Stuffed wings: surprisingly delicious. No wonder this place is named after chicken. Very tender and juicy!! The perfect snack to go with our alcohol meal read more
The staff here is really friendly and the service was great. They definitely gave good vibes. We weren't able to get into the main room, but we were able to experience the front room. I recommend making a reservation. I believe I got the #10 and the #1 which were both delicious. Since they were from the tap, they were given to us really quick. I got the Le Big Mac as well which I definitely recommend. It looks like a Big Mac, but it's made of sweet desserts such as macarons and ice cream. Definitely would come here again. read more
4 months ago
My all time favorite bar that somehow nailed both cocktails and food. I'm a sucker for fried chicken, and they just happened to have the fattest, tastiest fried chicken sandwich. Highly recommend their hot honey fried chicken (5/5) as well as their popcorn chicken with thai basil sauce (5/5). My favorite drinks were definitely #1 and #3. The cuppa sunshine tasted like yuzu espresso-- an insane flavor combo-- and the best espresso martini I've had. Early Bird was so easy to drink, like sipping on a green tea shot. Close runner up is Tipsy Tulip in such a cute cup and Space Dog with a nice smooth taro flavor. The Double Bubble was cool aesthetically and conceptually but as a milk tea lover, it was strange but not bad, to drink an alcoholic version with mini boba. My least favorite was the Holy Shishito because it had wasabi and the spice was just off. Otherwise, I'm definitely coming back once I can snag another reservation. I'd take anyone visiting NYC to this spot! read more
This was a super fun bar experience! I'll start off by saying the worst part was waiting in the long line to put my name down for a couple of hours in advance, but they made that process as smooth as they could, so I can't complain. Once we finally got in, we were escorted to the back room where the ambience was amazing. The servers were very helpful in telling us what each drink was like, and when we finally decided what we wanted, they were excellent. We got the Key Lime Pie drink, the Cold Noodles drink, and the Custard drink, and they were all amazing, but the Cold Noodles and Key Lime Pie drinks really stood out. The Key Lime Pie drink was sweet, with a nice tart underlying flavor that was balanced very well. The Cold Noodles drink actually tasted like cold noodles. It was amazing! It was just savory enough to be reminiscent of the food item, but sweet enough to still be palatable. We also got the popcorn chicken, which was good, but I wouldn't necessarily rush back for it. Next time, I really want to try their chicken sandwich. Overall, this place was amazing and worth waiting in line to try at least one time! read more
Rated as one of the top 50 bars in North America, you can expect that (1) a reservation here is a bit hard to get and (2) if you come on a weekend, you can expect a 1+ hr wait. Fortunately, I came on a Thursday evening around 7pm and my wait was just a bit over 15 minutes. Double Chicken Please has two portions to their establishment: the front (Free Range) and the back (the Coop). Although it isn't difficult to get into free range, they don't offer food options. So, I've been wanting to check out the Coop and finally go to try recently! We got their popcorn chicken and oolong pudding for bites, and for drinks we tried their: Key Lime Pie, Custard Bun, Cold Soba Noodle, and French Toast. All of their cocktails were phenomenal. I wouldn't quite say that they taste exactly like their respective dishes but they are definitely are inspired. The food here is also amazing, and I am absolutely in love with their popcorn chicken. Probably one of my favorite bars in NYC. read more
2 months ago
Double Chicken please easily earns its place on the top 50 bars in the US I have been here twice and it is a must go every time I am in NY. So far my favorite drinks in the Coop have been (in no particular order) Key Lime Pie Custard Bun French Toast But really you can't go wrong with any cocktail here. The stuffed chicken wings are fantastic and are cooked to perfection. Free Range is its own experience with its own bar themed finger foods and drinks. It looks like the menu changed since last I was there so my order isn't relevant anymore read more
The cocktails are wonderfully creative and so fun to try. These are definitely the star of the show and I highly recommend the key lime pie. After trying 8 of the cocktails, this one truly stood out and I will undoubtedly attempt to make it at home (It was seriously that good, do not skip on the key lime pie cocktail). The fried chicken sandwhich was actually very spicy, I didn't expect the strawberry glaze to be that way but it worked extremely well with the sandwich. I don't think the mochi donut was done very well, the mochi name felt like it was thrown in there as a buzzword to motivate orders without being very distinctly "mochi" itself. With that said, the chicken was fried perfectly. read more
3 months ago
This is one of the top 50 best bar in the world, they are #41. Got to make reservation since it's hard to get into. Was lucky to get a seat on Sunday for 9pm since was at another top bar #12, closed by. The place was a cool vibe and quite an experience. They invested a lot into making each drinks a unique experience and of course to your tasting & liking too...the art, the mixture, the presentation are just at ozz. The foods, chicken that is, are quite unique and delicious...goes quite well with the drinks too. The staff are nice and pleasant plus attentive to your needs. Just quite an experience for sure. Cost wise, well it's on the high end but worth it for sure. Just make sure to RSVP ahead. The place is small but cozy and felling cool vibe for sure. read more
5 months ago
Opened on the LES in 2020 and named the No. 1 Bar in North America in 2023 and most recently came in at No. 35 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 list. We arrived around 9:30pm on a Saturday with basically no line and got seated in the front Free Range Bar section within 10 minutes. The vibe is amazing and the drinks are so uniquely crafted. We tried three cocktails and my favorite was the Early Bird. I have been to the Coop in the back and enjoyed there even more with their separate menu. Still a great vibe and a cocktail bar like no other. read more
Came by to check out their drinks on a thursday night after work, you have to choose between the old menu or the new menu when you walk in. My group went with the new one in orange because the other old version in black would be a two hour wait, we had a party of five but could only get seats for 4 by the bar so we had to rotate seats and take turns standing on the side. The menu was really cool and there's a mini game you can play to help you randomly choose a drink, we all think it's rigged, because all of us kept getting the number 4, i ended up trying four because that was also what the bartender recommended as a fruity drink, but I didn't like it so I traded with my friend and he got like a coffee drink. Donut chicken sandwich looks cool but is skippable and has a spicy kick to it, i found out that it was coming from spicy pineapples which was interesting. Hot honey sandwich was pretty good. Our seats were still not ready for the other bar by the time we finished and every time we asked the waiter, it's always a 30 minutes or 45 minutes additional wait even though it's already past the two hours estimate we got since 6pm. The seating arrangement felt really messy. I think this is one of those places where you would try once and probably won't go back again for me. And definitely not worth the two hour wait. I also couldn't understand why they wouldn't just serve all the drinks at the place and would have to split it by the front and the back seating... that really didn't make sense. read more
Double Chicken Please has been on my list for a long time, and I'm already itching to go back! Walked in as a party of 2 at 10pm on a Thursday and got seated right away. We ordered the french toast and the key lime pie (both listed as dessert drinks on the menu) and both were sooo delicious! The french toast came with a cookie-like chocolate that I was told to eat in between sips of the drink. That really elevated the drink - it genuinely tasted like french toast with really great cinnamon and maple syrup flavors (very sweet though). The key lime pie was also great, and our server said it was one of their most popular. Didn't try the food this time, although I definitely want to next time since everything looked great. The service was the one thing that was not great - our drinks came out probably 15 minutes apart and it took far too long for us to close out. But the amazing drinks are worth coming for! read more
5 months ago
The vibes inside were really cool and interesting, definitely doesn't look anything like the outside. The drinks were super interesting, especially the cold pizza one where it sounded strange, but it tasted quite good. The food was really mid though, and for a place that has chicken in the name you would think the chicken would be better. For food we got: * Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken - 7/10: there was honestly way too much chicken, not enough acidity, and not enough crunch * Lobster Shiso Tempura - 9/10: surprisingly very refreshing and tasty * Chicken Liver Mousse - 7/10: nothing special, the butter was WAY too hard, should at least be softened a little... Service was fantastic and friendly, just if I come here next time I would just get drinks and no food. read more
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I have a reservation at 11pm. Is there a separate entrance for the back room? Do I still need to wait on line if I have a reservation?
There's no separate entrance but you don't need to wait in line - tell the people at the front door and they'll usher you into the front room to wait for your table to clear up.
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Backroom reservations open 6 days ahead at exactly 12 am. They disappear almost instantly within a minute. Best bet, if you miss it is to show up right when it opens. Wait time can range from 0-3 hours up until 5:30-6:00 pm. After that, good luck…
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