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    Harold's Chicken Shack

    3.4 (582 reviews)
    InexpensiveChicken Wings
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Ayesha A.

    Since I'm visiting Chicago I had to visit Harold's Chicken Shack. Service was fast and friendly. I sat down in the casual restaurant and enjoyed my food. I tried the mild and hot sauces. Mike was on the sweeter side and hot has a nice kick.

    Chicken tenders Mac & Cheese taffy grapes
    Annie D.

    This was recommended to me by a local and luckily there was one right by hotel! It's pretty solid chicken, I got the tenders with fries and bbq sauce. Fries were okay but I really liked the bbq sauce. The Mac n cheese was a pass for me but the taffy grapes were fun and new! I would say this is a pretty good local fast food place with tons of options for everyone.

    Liver and 2 Wings Combo I don't know why the photo didn't come out but you would have seen a huge amount of food that only cost $12.
    Felice B.

    Harold's delivers exactly what it promises - good, solid fried food and sides that can make you miss home. No, the ambiance isn't upscale. No decent soul food restaurant looks like anything but a dump. This one looks like an outdated fast food outlet. But when the very friendly women at the counter weren't busy helping customers they were cleaning tables. I ordered the fried livers and 2 wings combo with hot sauce. I received an insane amount of food - including an extra wing - so much that there was no way I could finish it all and I didn't even ask for the coleslaw. Everything was well cooked, with the wings being cooked to order. The livers were fried hard but not overcooked or dry. Fried hard is thing in soul food cooking so it shouldn't be unexpected. There was nothing special or not special about the hot sauce. It was sauce that was hot. I don't know what some of the reviewers who didn't like it were expecting. A chicken sandwich with a side of collards got mixed reviews. The sandwich was well liked but the greens were under seasoned. Honestly, the worst thing I can say is that I got so much food that I couldn't finish it all. The value is excellent and the food is good. I'm looking forward to trying the catfish and whiting. Expect a soul food restaurant and you'll be satisfied. Expect an artisanal Instagramable experience and well, you know the rest.

    3 pieces of white meat plus collards. Hot sauce makes the chicken even better.
    Bill Z.

    If you're wondering why there are no nationally known fried chicken chains in the immediate vicinity, it's probably because Harold's is here. The fried chicken is crisp but not too greasy. The price for a combo such as a 3-piece is quite reasonable. While there are combos and daily specials, I ordered a la carte, because I wanted the collards. Those, unfortunately, were a disappointment. They were a bit overcooked and a bland. I had hoped for some flavor, whether it be vinegar/lemon, or garlic or meat. With my order, I received a very tiny ramekin of coleslaw, maybe enough for 2 bites. That had more flavor than the collards. Bottled and fountain drinks are all behind the counter. It's not a perfect arrangement, but for the chicken, I'll take it!

    Miyuki Y.

    Hello? Why does this place have such low ratings?!?! I love it here. Service was FAST there was a line but it moved with speed. Great prices and delish chicken. The foot came out hot and fresh and everything was delicious seriously no complaints

    Chicken wings and chicken tenders
    Eric M.

    I knew when I spoke to locals and they hyped this place up, I was nervous but I was pleasantly surprised! Place always had people in and out. The chicken was fresh, juicy with some crisp. Fries were great, the staff member who took our order was friendly and helpful and took all her suggestions, especially with the rub and the hot sauce! The lemonades were a nice touch and really enjoyed it. Restaurant was clean, not one of those modern lifeless spots but had some character behind it!

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    Kendal S.

    Was skeptical about trying this Harold because everyone said to go to the ones further on the south side or at least the one right by Wintrust. Went to this location because I saw there was a lot of people trying to get it in late night in there before it closed. I think that is always a good sign that people want it, that matters. It did not look like that much of a tourist spot so i went for it. When I got this food, I was pleasantly surprised, this was the best Harold ms I have had to date, everything was made perfect. The fries are great Fries. And the chicken was seasoned to perfection. My favorite way to do Harold is mixed the male sauce and the hot sauce on top. Great fried chicken option in a city that has unlimited fried chicken options.

    LaTosha S.

    Their food was recommended while visiting Chicago. We went in the evening. It took about 19 minutes for us to place our to go orders. The customer service was friendly & helpful to us with suggestions for placing our first time orders with them. We waited in the restaurant for about 30-40 minutes for our food. The location was fairly crowded but not super loud or anything. The food was fresh and really good. I enjoyed the fish, chicken, and recommended caramel cake. I would visit the location again.

    Fried Okra
    Kayla P.

    I ordered from here through DoorDash and it was so hot so fresh, I was actually surprised even the fries were hot. I end up ordering again a second time on the same day. We had the 10 piece wing & fries, a side of catfish, fried okra, and a slice of cake and blue lemonade. I also got the mild and the hot sauce on the side and lemon pepper Sprinkle. It was so good and very filling. seriously two people ate off of all of that food and it was still some left for the next day.

    Tank G.

    This seems to be a popular spot in Downtown Chicago that specializes in fried chicken and chicken tenders. They also have desserts, fish, gizzards, nuggets, shrimp and sandwiches. There is metered street parking available in front of the store and in a reasonable walking distance. There is also commercial lots and garages nearby to park as well. The restaurant has an adequate sized dining area with booths and bar seating that overlooks the sidewalk. The decor is very basic. They do have a few televisions playing in the dining area. One of the televisions had sports playing and the other had Fox News on. The restaurant was clean for the most part, but could probably use a bit of updating. The woman working the counter was very friendly and helpful. She was awesome. I ordered the 5 wing lunch special which came with fries. You can get your sauce on the side or on top when you order wings. I got the hot sauce on top, which it was not only put on the wings, but also over the fries. I saw that they had these little lemonades in a jug and decided to get one of those to go with my meal. It took about 10 minutes for them to prepare my meal. It was fresh and hot. It was delicious and crispy. Very flavorful. It lived up to its hype. The lemonade was refreshing too. I really liked my meal here. It was very tasty and filling. I highly recommend checking this spot out

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    Jhene G.

    First time coming here and I will def be back! The costumer service was great and the food was hot, fresh and delicious! It's small inside but I didn't have a problem finding a seat.

    $12 for 2 drum sticks and 2 thighs. mild and hot sauce
    Chris L.

    I was still hungry after getting a couple dogs from devil Dawgs nearby. I stopped by and got a 4 piece dark meat dinner with mild and hot sauce. I enjoyed it at my hotel room. I guess this is Chi-town version of crown fried or Kennedy fried Chicken. The neighborhood here is safe and I didn't need to clutch my pearls. The chicken was fresh, the bread was not needed. and the fries were just okay. Credit card accepted. dine in option is available. I may have to get another dinner or bucket before I leave

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    I drive from the Southside just to come to this Harold's. Chicken is always fresh, crispy and cooked just how I like it.

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    Upon entering, there was a football game on the tv. But the inside is so chill. It has a variety…read moreof artists, actors, activists etc on the wall. I loved loved loved everything about it! I heard about this place originally through tik tok and it was about the Sunday plates. So of course I had to try it! It was sooooooo good I don't know where the candied yams went! It well all well seasoned and plenty I may have to go back to get a plate home to go! I was in Chicago for the weekend and I had to find soul food!! Not only was the food amazing. I had the pleasure with speaking to Nicole (the owner). It's rare that you get to sit and actually speak with the owner. The topic ranged from football to the local area. If you want to feel at home and also very full (like me) this is the place to go! Will be back on my Next visit!

    I am always looking for a new place to try for lunch and I have seen IG Stories about this location…read moreand knew I had to try it. I ordered through Uber Eats. Food came pretty fast. I ordered Catfish Filet, Shrimp, Wings, Spaghedough, and Judy Juice. All Flavor wise was there. My came a little limp (Not Crunchy) But it may have been the travel from the restaurant to my job. The Spaghedough was just okay. The Judy Juice was a little too sweet for me. I would like to give this restaurant another try by either not having it delivered or ordering it fried hard. Price Range was average.

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