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    Hot Chi Chicken

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Mina H.

    Its was crowded for their promo of course but I had a bunch of time to kill before a show at the Vic... and you know when you see a line outside a store... human nature to have fomo hit. I made small talk with another person to make the wait more tolerable and he got that look like maybe she likes me" and Im like duuude no... Anywho the giant breaded chicken on a bun was okay but definitely not my thing... but free is good. It seemed like a breast but menu seems to indicate only thigh meat. Ambiance is a little kiddish for my taste. Prolly will not revisit.

    Hot honey butter
    Helen H.

    Located right at the entrance of the Belmont brown and red line makes it very convenient to get to especially during this cold winter. There is plenty of seating and good for groups. The staff was friendly. You order, pay, and pick up at the front. There are 5 levels of heat. I ordered the hot honey butter chicken in 'hottt' which is the second spiciest. We were warned that the chicken was spicy, but I didn't find it that spicy. You could see where the spices were distributed on the chicken. I could still enjoy the flavor, and there was no pain. It was a large piece of chicken and wasn't dry. I would try the other sandwiches probably with the 'call yo momma' heat level.

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    Mary T.

    Workers were super nice and friendly right from when we walked in. Colors of the restaurant are interesting, very bright in there l, but definitely caught our eye when walking past. We ordered cheat day fries for to go but didn't eat it until we got home and hr later. We air fried them and they taste so good. Love the slight spice in the fries, wish we were able to eat them fresh. Definitely recommend these fries!

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    Alexander T.

    First time stopping by Hot Chi and I will tell you this is amazing. The food is cooked well with the right amount of spice. Fries are amazing. Had the Spicy Honey Butter Chicken sandwich and it was really good. Place is right off the CTA Belmont Station for convenience. Dave's Hot Chicken has a strong competition. Overall good food for the price paid for. 10/10

    Interior. The stage in the back will be for small events!
    Gabby G.

    This new chicken sandwich shop just opened up in Lake View East off the Belmont stop. The service was wonderful, the man who took our order was really helpful and polite. We ordered the hot honey butter sandwich (medium heat) and the Popeyes ain't Sh!t (mild heat) to go. Both sandwiches were made hot and fresh for order. I liked how you can choose your spice level, especially for those with a lower heat tolerance. The chicken they use seem to be tender cut, but they're huge pieces! The sandwich was really thick and I'm glad they wrapped it for easy holding without getting juices/sauce dripping down your hands. The hot honey butter sandwich with medium heat was as spicy I could go. It definitely packed some heat! The honey butter and pickles in the sandwich cut some of that, but overall I really enjoyed this. The Popeyes ain't sh!t sandwich with mild heat was also really good. The onions and pickles kept a perfect crunch and didn't get soggy, which made for good textured bite. The chicken in both sandwiches weren't overcooked or rubbery they were juicy, tender and had a good crisp to it. Definitely one of the best food chicken sandwiches I've had. I personally think this is better than Dave's Hot Chicken. The fries were also made fresh and came out crispy. The seasoning on it kinda reminded me of Arby's curly fries! Seems like they got some new menu items coming soon, so I can't wait to come back and try! If you're looking for a tasty, filling chicken sandwich without breaking the bank, I definitely would recommend Hot Chi Chicken!

    Soohyun K.

    I went there after my workout, I got their chicken salad with mild spicy flavor. I really liked it and would love to go back to try their chicken sandwich!

    Austin C.

    The way I couldn't get to this review fast enough. Hands down the best chicken sandwich I've ever had and that's saying a lot. Mostly what I order are chicken sandwiches. The size was incredible! I will be back often.

    NaywriChi W.

    Hey! This used to be Blaze Pizza! Remember that. This is their fifth location and this is the same size as the original location on 87th St. which we been too. I had their Grilled Corn Elote. The staff and service are hot chi chickenriffic. PS. Soft opening phase until the grand opening which might be on 11/22 or 12/6.

    Green Chick Salad
    Max C.

    9:40 on a Monday night I get out of yoga and my usual place is closed. Rayvon takes my order and Brisa prepares the food. Both of them are SO nice to me, like what a nice conversation. Being new in Chicago I don't expect everyone to be down to clown , like let people work right? But without sacrificing any efficiency or quality at all, these two lovely humans made me smile in a way that lasted all the way home on the Brown Line. Then I get home and get to the food. I got the green chick salad (mild)-- SO tasty. SO good. Anyway I'll totally be back. Thanks Rayvon, Thanks Brisa!!!

    6 piece hot chicken wings

    The customer service was outstanding. They fry up your chicken when you place your order. I ordered six wings hot. That's the second to the hottest level. I love spicy. These were so good. Seasoned perfectly and super juicy. It came with pickles, Alabama sauce, and a garlic brioche toast. My mouth was on fire but in an amazing way. Will definitely be back.

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    3 months ago

    Mayo and noodles not actually Mac and cheese !!! Sandwich was really good though great flavors

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    4 months ago

    Extremely slow service - not worth the wait. Would not recommend this place! So many better places in the area

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    The food was so yummy! Definitely check this place out. The presentation was also amazing!!!

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    7 months ago

    So good! Will be coming back all the time. Fries are phenomenal and the honey butter sandwich 1000% YES

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    Amazing food, service, and the pickles are really good!! Such a fun vibe in here and the wait staff is very attentive

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    GG's Chicken Shop

    GG's Chicken Shop

    3.9
    (158 reviews)
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    06/03/26 - My Ta Shih/Grandmaster & I were hungry after class. I was giving him a ride back to the…read moretrain station as his car is currently in the shop & we decided to grab a bite to eat. We went to GG's Chicken Shop on Southport next door to Little Goat Diner (one of Stephanie Izards restaurants). Neither of us had eaten @ GG's Chicken Shop. When we asked for a recommendation the guy working the counter asked if we had eaten there before. Neither of us had & he suggested the Original Fried Chicken sandwich which was delicious. This sandwich had a nice crispy plump fried chicken breast w/pickles, shredded cabbage, hot honey & spicy mayo on a bun. This was a delicious blend of the fried chicken w/the crunch of the cabbage & pickle & the hot honey & spicy mayo. This was an excellent choice that we both enjoyed the sandwich. Dam I was so hungry I scarfed it down before I even took a picture of the delicious sandwich

    GG's was good, but I thought the chicken wrap was a little overhyped. I'm not sure if I went on an…read moreoff day but I thought the wrap was very dry and lacked sauce. I asked for an extra side of sauce to dip it in & that helped significantly. We did LOVE all the sides. The mac & cheese was soooo good (and I am hard to impress when it comes to mac & cheese. It tasted way better than it looks). The brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy & not soggy at all. The fries were seasoned great and were sooo good dipped in the ranch. Even though the wrap was disappointing, I would still go back and try their chicken sandwich instead or one of their salads!

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    Nando's Peri-Peri

    4.0
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    I finally got to try Nando's today and I received chicken wings so comically small it was…read moreunbelievable. Waiting years to finally see if Nando's is worth the hype I can truly say that the taste is amazing but wings that small should not be sold at the price point this restaurant demands. We ordered the livers and they were plentiful and super delicious. My husband enjoyed his sweet potatoes and the rice. Such a beautiful vibe inside of the restaurant, great service, highway robbery with the size of the wings.

    First time over at Nando's FINALLY and my server was extremely kind and informative when going over…read moretheir menu, service style, sauces etc. I got the two 1/4 chicken legs plate with 2 sides (mash and mac n cheese) and a side of halloumi cheese because I've never had that before, and it came out relatively quickly while I got the water, napkins, and all the sauces I wanted to try. Gotta say, love the chicken. It's nice and tender with good seasoning on it and a great char flavor on the chicken itself. It also goes great with any of the sauces that you choose and it's great that you can choose which heat and flavor you want. The mashed potatoes were solidly good, and the mac n cheese had good flavor, albeit a bit too watery. The halloumi is super squeaky haha, glad I got to try it. The food was super tasty and freshly made and they even gave me a little coupon for the next time I'm around there which was really sweet. The ambience of the place is really cool too, really open space and they had these cool hatchet chairs near the front that are super interesting to sit in, so I obviously had to haha. Overall, great food, excellent customer service and good vibes! I will be back! :3

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