Chicken sandwich and fries. Both were very good. The fried chicken in the sandwich is about 40-50% bigger than most other restaurants. Very crispy crust and well seasoned to your choice. Handcut fries are very generously sized and cooked in tallow. I think I'd need to eat regular fries with the tallow version side by side to truly appreciate the difference. Regardless, the fries are so good! Between ketchup and cheese sauce on the side, the fries have no chance of getting monotonous. Seriously, together this is a lot of food! read more

Great chicken , enjoyed by the whole family (including the 9yr. old). It's a little on the pricey side, but worth the expense. Chicken and waffles for the win. read more

Spotted this location in Elmhurst a few times, saw a program on. Social media promoting this Nashville Chain. Was hungry, so stopped by, atmosphere was quite welcoming & interesting. Service was spot on & was explained what was a good choice to get a true flavor of Nashville Chicken, Italibi G., was my order taker. Went with the medium spicy one had more of a Habanero strength. Wanted no other items just to enjoy the sandwich with no distractions. Have to say I'll be back, quite an enjoyable sandwich. Another good alternative to Chik fil a. BTW, they do take legal tender with no restrictions. Mangia & Cheers! read more

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The chicken wings here are amazing. Big pieces, definitely worth it. The chicken and waffles are great too. We decided to stop by when we heard they don't use Sysco food. So if you're looking for great wings or a good chicken sandwich made with good quality chicken, come here. read more

I didn't realize I even liked fried chicken sandwich's until I ate here! They have a variety of menu options but we always get the OG Nashville sandwich. I like the mild flavor but the group gets medium and hot. Honestly anything past hot and you're just dying- they don't kid around with the heat! Picking up an order is always quick and easy. Restaurant is clean and safe friendly! read more

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How does this place not get 5 stars? I guess I could go back and read some of the reviews and maybe they are justified, but I'm going to throw this out there and you can take it for what it's worth. Fry the Coop is the best Chicken Sandwich in town. Now you have to get your seasoning right. I love a simple fried chicken sandwich , but when I come here, I get the mild sandwich with their coop sauce on the side. I love their sauce, but I'm a control freak. O must control the sauce quantity. The sandwich is delicious. If you like Chick Filet or Popeyes, you probably have a good argument based on price, but I find Fry the Coop to be worth every bite. Fresh cut French fries anyone? Again, I love the regular fries, my daughter loves the seasoned ones. I haven't written a review in a long time but I couldn't believe Fry The Coop wasn't rated higher. read more

Even when slow, even when you ask face to face for fresh fries, the fries for takeout at least are soggy and lukewarm warm at the minimum. I try them in the air fryer at home to perk them up but honestly might as well just buy frozen fries to cook. Chicken is almost always excellent. Service in store is patchy at best. read more

My husband had an out patient procedure and when he was finished he was groggy and hungry! What was he craving? Fry The Coop chicken. It's always been delicious and I like the different flavors and options. The coleslaw is good too. read more

What Happened to fry the coop! We are regulars and this is not fry the coop we know. What's crazy the place wasn't packed and it's not packed as I'm writing this. I'm not looking for a gift card or discount or free meal! But come on Joe would u feed this to ur kids(s)! read more

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We came here because it was walking distance from the hotel where we were staying. When we walked in there were booths to the left and to the right. We were greeted quickly by the cashier and when she saw we couldn't make up our mind she pointed to the self ordering kiosk where we could see pictures of everything on the menu. That truly helped. We ordered the lil'Nashville mild heat and the OG chicken and cheese with medium heat. Both the sandwiches tasted fresh and delicious. I even liked their pickles which were sweet and not sour. The coop sauce they use is very good. The Mac and cheese was too runny for our taste and the potato salad had too much mustard I think. The total came out to just below $40 for two sandwiches, fries, potato salad, 2 small drinks and a side of Mac & Cheese. Overall we'd return again. read more

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Found out about the Biscoff Donut Whipped Cinnamon Maple Sugar Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich and I had to try it! This is a collaboration between Fry the Coop & Stan's Donut. Customer Service was fast and friendly. Standard clean Fry the Coop Ambiance of this location. The sandwich was decent but the chicken didn't go that well in my opinion with the sweetness of Biscoff. It's a cool collab and is worth trying at least once. read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - Donut Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

I ordered door dash from here and had the honey butter chicken sandwich and seasoned fries with honey mustard and let me tell you. This was 10000% the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The portion was sized well, the crust in the chicken was crunchy, it was the perfect spice for me (medium). It has some kick and some sweetness and I literally ate it ALL. The fries were well seasoned as well and they didn't skimp on that portion size either. Even with door dash it came really fast and was hot. If you're in the Chicago area you definitely should check them out! Disclaimer: used door dash so can't attest to the service at the restaurant read more

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I loved the Nashville hot sandwich it was so freshly made and delicious. Staff in Elmhurst was very friendly and place was clean will definitely come back !!!! Keep up the great work read more

I used to be a guy who ate spicy with a smile. I think as I continue to age, my constitution just can't take it anymore. So when I came here after a local gave me a reco, I just ordered the sandwich "normal" and it did not disappoint. It was hot enough for my taste, but if you're a spicy fan, I'd recommend going up a few notches. The level of crunch was decent, if not subtle. The flavor was on point with just the right balance of tangy heat. Paired with the house fries, the Nashville sandwich is perfect. From the pictures below, you see we didn't eat inside, so I can't speak to the ambiance that much. It was definitely busy in there, so there is obviously a loyal following. The only ding is that the price is just a few dollars high. I understand inflation, but having to pay over almost $50 for a dinner for 2 is wacky for a chicken shop. I'd love a break on a meal or a smaller potion, so that I could eat here more frequently. Either way, I'll be back, because it's good enough to save up for! read more

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Paul was great!! He explained everything about the different levels of hot!! I ordered the medium spicy hot chicken sandwic. read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Oh yeah first off way better than canes or Dave's best chicken is from here. No doubt I've been seeing this place on tiktok and been wanting to try it because I love fried chicken and I came in and saw they had chicken and waffles man was it soooo good even the waffle was very tasty I love how much stuff they have to choose from and love a good Mac and cheese great quality food didn't feel too expensive and will definitely be back. Do wish they had some locations closer to the city as I'm from oak park read more

Service is great! Food not so much! Why pay an arm and a leg for an average chicken sandwich that costs them under a $1 to make, when you can go to Popeyes and get a way better tasting sandwich for a 1/4 of the price! Really gotta stop letting restaurants like this rob customers blind! They advertise the food as "Gourmet" but the only thing gourmet about it is the price! I would stay away from this place at all costs! read more

This was my first time at Fry the Coop! It's been recommended to me a number of times, but this is the first chance I had to visit and it definitely lived up to the hype. The spice levels here are no joke! My chicken sandwich was flavorful with the right amount of kick for me! I took my food to go, and the staff made sure everything was packed right. The space was clean, well lit, and incredibly spacious. I can't wait to dine in one day soon! read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

No disrespect to H**** B's, but this is the best chicken sandwich of all time. This place is consistently good and getting better every time. The fries are delicious, the chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the people are kind. The pickles and coleslaw are so good and the brioche bun is always fresh. Please open near Roselle next! read more

I've been trying to limit seed oils on suggestion of a friend who saw amazing results in his health and weight. I saw that Fry the Coop fries their chicken and fries in beef fat and stop by the fill my craving for fast food. I ordered the chicken and waffles, the donut chicken sandwich and chicken nuggets. The waffles were delicious and perfectly sweet and soft. The butter was fantastic and kind of spicy. The donut sandwich was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The nuggets were salty and I would pass on them. The fries were good also but probably even better warm. I would definitely recommend this place for a fast food place that doesn't cook with conventional oils. I would also recommend calling ahead (there was a bit of a wait). The staff was really friendly and everyone worked well together. read more

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Came in at 4:15 on Friday. Not busy at all, and was approached by a young lady quickly. I was told my order was being cooked and waited. She left and a couple of cooks came up front and didn't pay me any mind while I continued to wait. The rest of the staff seemed to be joking around. After nearly 10 minutes the lady returned but was in the kitchen giving me looks but never proceeded to look into my order. All employees except for 1 or 2 were working, while everyone else seemed to behaving fun and goofing off. Come to find out my meal had been ready the entire time because the one employee who eventually asked me what I'm waiting on grabbed my food off the counter and said "I wasn't informed". This is either REALLY bad management or ownership. I won't be back and I wont be recommending this place to anyone. It's a shame, I live right here in Elmhurst. read more

oh my gosh giovanna and james give the best service ive ever seen!!! my tender plate was phenomenal absolutely juciy and crispy to perfection and the service just made it so much better! aside from the ambiance i would've thought i was at mortons steak house with how attentive and help they were 10/10 ten toes down i love this place and i love them! thank you for blessing my day, yall dropped this read more

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Why I waited so long to try this place I do not know!?! The fries were the best I had in a long time. The chicken was juicy. I would recommend reading more reviews or ask the counter help what to try. I used the kiosk and failed to order flavors. I will be back to fix that. read more

Best tenders, my 1st time, not the last. I'm in town for work for an additional three days. Looks like I'll have lunch there until I leave.

We stopped by to grab dinner after attending an event nearby. We arrived shortly after 8:30pm and they close at 9:00pm and it was pretty busy, after we ordered there was a line out the door. This location doesn't have a drive through like their Prospect Height's location does. After we ordered, we were given our cups to get our drinks, and our food came out shortly after. I got the Nashville Chicken Sandwich in Mild which had a kick to it but it wasn't too crazy. It is topped with coleslaw and pickles. The chicken itself was extremely juicy and flavorful, and the slaw helped cut the heat a bit. As my side, I decided to get the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese had a cajun kick to it so heads up for those who are sensitive to heat! All in all it was a great experience, the staff was extremely kind and our food came out quickly. Can't wait to Fry the Coop again. :) read more

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This was the worse chicken sandwich I have ever attempted to eat. It was cold and burned to a harden shell. Disgusting. Eating 1/2 the sandwich I know I'm going to pay the price. disappointed. read more

A place that is appropriately named. Don't come here on a diet. Perfectly fried chicken at any spice level you can handle. I love that they let you sample the heat before you commit. I picked the medium which was plenty spicy to feel the next day.... And although the seasoned fries looked delicious I opted for the regular to not have a sodium overdose. They were great! The folks working there are super nice and helpful. Pro tip- order extra pickles. You need that acid to cut all that richness read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - The goodness medium heat regular fries - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Stopped in for my favorite chicken sandwich, and wow today was unbelievably great, I say that every time, but today was amazing, so much sauce dripping off the side of my hand, so juicy, unreal read more

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I have made 2 visits in the past two weeks. First visit was a Sunday for dinner. I had the chicken sandwich no heat with Cole slaw only. It was delicious! So delicious I went back the next week for dinner on Saturday. Ordered the same sandwich and this one was not as good. It was overcooked so I took it back to the counter for a redo. They remade the sandwich and it was much better but still not as good and the week before. Chicken piece was smaller and the Cole slaw was not as much as the first time. The fries the second time were also not up to par. It was like they gave me all the small pieces and they were also overcooked. I will go again and write off the second visit as a bad night for the restaurant. read more

The service here is always with a smile! My whole family loves this place! The food is always excellent and the workers always pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Food was so good omg. Chicken and waffles were so good. Service was fine nothing crazy, good ambiance. read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Fry The Coop is awesome! The serving sizes are generous, and their spicy chicken sandwiches and loaded fries are seriously delicious. The spice scale is a spicy food lover's dream... I consider myself a fan of heat, and even I can't handle (and enjoy) anything above medium here. Fast, easy pick-up makes it perfect for a quick meal. Highly recommend! read more

The chicken is so tender & the strips are BIG. Love the sweet & spicy pickles. Cute inside, no frills. Fast service & staff is always friendly! read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

I've eaten chicken tenders probably 1000 times in the last 30 years, and these are one of the best ever. They'd be good on their own, but the honey butter and waffles make them better than any other place. And they're the most hot/fresh tenders u can get in 5 mins. Price seems steep, but they're huge, and 2 tenders is a solid meal. I eat a lot, and I'd never eat more than 3. Only warning is there's like 5 levels of spice, and only 2 are edible for me. The 3 spiciest must be insane. I've been here at once a week for the last year, and I'm pretty picky, but it's consistently amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Price $1250 with tax for chicken sandwich alone. Sandwich was good not worth the twelve but very different wish it came with small fries. Be back maybe every six months due to the price. If fries were free I might come back every other month! Service was good. Ambiance clean inside. Very nice that they did come around and ask how my food was. Remember four and five stars are usually friends and family trying to bring star system up does anybody really deserve a five-star today read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - $12.50 chicken sandwich with tax - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Ok ummmm $20 tho? That's what I keep saying to myself. With that said, the chicken sandwich is awesome. Great brioche bun, sauce is very good, spicy and sweet...place was packed....$20? Overall, I enjoyed the lunch... read more

Fry the Coop - Elmhurst - Spicy Chicken with honey....fries - American Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Chicken sandwich was great! I large piece of juicy chicken with just the right amount of breading.

Didn't realize it had been 6 years since I stopped in. It was Nashville Hot Chicken Day and they were offering their lil happiness sandwich for $5. Line was very long and wasn't moving very quickly. Only had one staff member doing the job of 3 people at the register. He did mention a 25 minute wait for food after I paid. Had already been 20 minutes in line, so I was committed for another 25 minutes to get food. I didn't notice they had burned the bun. But it definitely changed the taste and made it an overpowering flavor. I did enjoy the potato salad which was recently praised on a news segment. Just about every table was dirty. Trash can was overflowing, another sign they don't have enough employees. With nine locations it's likely difficult keeping staff that really care about their quality. I had to pretty up the presentation of the sandwich before a picture. Half the coleslaw wasn't on the sandwich and the chicken patty was hanging off the sandwich. read more

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My son's favorite place for chicken sandwiches my son loves the Nashville chicken , great atmosphere customer service

I was recommended "Fry the Coop" by my brother, who loved the place. I was pleasantly surprised! Fry the Coop is like if Chik Fila and Portillo's had a child. The chicken sandwiches are delicious! I got the Nashville Chicken Sandwich with cheese and seasoned fries. It was great! Fry the Coop also has 5-6 spice options, so you can cater to whichever spiciness fits your style. I prefer country, which is the lowest to no level of spicy and I was fine. I also learned that there are peppers spicier than ghost. The ambiance of the restaurant reminds me of a bbq place. The walls have chalkboard material so people can draw with chalk. The lighting is dark so it's nice and chill. The staff are super nice. Edgar was my cashier and he did wonderful. He was super friendly! He's also very handsome, tall, muscular, and has this big smile. I'm like wow, did they have to pick a superhero to ask what I'm ordering? He looks like he could literally be cast for a marvel movie! Thanks Edgar for the wonderful service! Overall, I had a great experience at Fry the Coop! I will be back again! read more