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    Happy Chicken

    4.0 (19 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Katherine A.

    The Happy Chicken is a new chicken place on the corner of 86th and Michigan Road. I was glad to see they were open, as I stopped by yesterday and they were not. They serve a simple menu with chicken as the star of either flatbread, meals or a Mediterranean inspired bowl. The chicken is roasted, not fried. When we stopped at 11:30 for lunch, the chicken was not ready for the plate meals, so we could only order flatbread or the bowl. You order at the counter and the food is ready very quickly. The bowl was huge. The roasted chicken is very tender. The bowl had a ton of yellow rice and some iceberg lettuce. The meal was topped with a huge piece of pita and a sauce that they called Tazhiki, but was really a lemon flavored yogurt. The sauce and rice left me disappointed. The meal was filling. The staff was friendly and quick. There are only 2 tables inside to eat. The tables are wonky, too low for the bar height stools. You have to lean over to reach the food. I think most people order the meals to go, which is a good idea. I would like to see some healthier options (more vegetables) on the menu and more upscale dishes. I would like to try the plate meals, but I think you have to show up later in the day for those to be an option. In and out of the parking lot is challenging. You can really only go north. I drove around the block to get into the parking lot.

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    Vernatha

    I was excited to try it based on the reviews. I went in and the place was quiet, it was about an hour before closing. The employees were friendly and kind. The food seemed a little overpriced, but on the menu it looked yummy. I payed 11$ after tax for my food and I was a little disappointed by it. The size did match the photo and everything was cold, I walked home within about I minutes and by time I opened it the cheese and everything looked cold. The flavor was good but the chicken and cheese had gone cold and dry.I probably won't return but I can see how others might enjoy it!

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    Brandon H.

    YOU NEED TO TRY THIS. If I could give it 7 stars, I would. I have broken my Yelp hiatus because this restaurant deserves more traffic and reviews. For anyone that remembers the Happy Chicken in Castleton from years ago, THIS IS THE SAME RESTAURANT!! And it is back better than ever (well just as delicious at least, it is hard to improve on this food). The food is delicious, healthy, and fairly priced. I personally love the bowls, and any chicken you get is seasoned amazingly with a little kick and spice. Everything is baked and the food looks simple but the flavors are not missed. Get ready for a flavor explosion that exceeds your visual expectations. The owner and staff are all super friendly and greet you as you come in. There are two 2-person tables inside, so it is definitely made for grab and go but you could enjoy your meal inside if it isn't busy. I recommend trying to stay once because the owner and staff are very friendly and personable. They do offer catering orders (20/40 wing platters). I can't express how happy this food actually makes me and how ecstatic I am that they decided to reopen again. The fact that people remember this restaurant YEARS after it closed is a testament to the food and culture of the business. This will be my go-to when I have a hankering for some flavor in my life. You can't go wrong here. Thank you Happy Chicken for making me happy again P.S. Keep an eye out for salmon and tilapia being added to the menu soon. We were lucky enough to get a sample and O. M. G. Can't wait for this to go live.

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    rod m.

    Food is good and it's a healthy portion. The chicken is broaster type and combination plate included rice and lettuce on bottom and a slightly dry pita bread on top for eating as wrapper. I liked it... but I think I will just get pieces and side next time

    Been going here for years. So happy it reopened. Healthy clean eating with so much flavor. Best wings in town. The sides are outstanding. Also try the chicken bowl, so yummy. Easy place to eat clean with taste and lose weight.

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    10 months ago

    No chicken available at lunch time, grossly overpriced, and no room to sit down! Kind of a dump! Left and went down the street to BW3 .

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    11 months ago

    Placed order through GrubHub and paid. Went to pick up and it was closed. Very disappointed.

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    Great food. Quick service. Really affordable. Great baked wings too. Great place. Looks

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    1 year ago

    Got the chicken and two sides meal, really great! The chicken was perfectly spiced and well cooked

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    2 years ago

    Best chicken in town and it's baked! So healthy. I love the potatoes too. I highly recommend.

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