Main Chick hot chicken was really good! The portions are huge. I'd say most people can split a combo 1 with another person and be perfectly satisfied. The flavor and experience was great. read more

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Holy Crap, this place is awful. I ordered through Uber Eats, and it was the biggest mistake ever. Not sure how long my bag has been sitting in the restaurant, but when it arrived, everything was ice cold. On top of all this, they didn't give me any pickles, or the extra MC sauce that I paid for in my order. To add insult to injury, there was a white/blonde hair in my chicken!!!! Waste of money. They just lost a customer. Good riddance... read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Thank you for the hair in my food. This was literally in my chicken tender breading. Absolutely disgusting... smh - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

My family eats here a lot, but now this location won't allow special requests when ordering online. Now my family cannot eat there. My kids don't like the toppings, so now we cannot omit anything. Bad decision Main chick. Customers need SOME flexibility. Not asking for you to recreate anything, just want to omit toppings. Hope you reconsider that strategy. read more

We ordered chicken thighs and a chicken sandwich. The chicken could be very good but it was too hot for me to tell. I normally like hot food, but the hot here tasted weird to me -- it was just pure hot, without other flavors. Maybe it wasnt fair to give them 1 star for being too spicy. I have updated my rating to 3 stars. I have decided to try their mild and non spicy versions. I hope I will like them more. I am prepared to update my review further. read more

Ok so as I continue my hot chicken tour, it has brought me to this place. Main Chick Hot Chicken. I got the combo 1, Mac and cheese and a Pepsi. First off let me start by saying that Mac and cheese was huge lol the portion was crazy! I was like no wonder it was expensive haha. Anyways I got the tender at hot and slider at mild. Let me start by saying the box was cool I like how it was packaged very nice. I tried the slider and it was decent not too bad. The breading from the tender was falling off so that was like to me ok it's not crisp anymore as if it was made in bulk and sat under a heat lamp and then lost its crispness from there. Heat wise it was ok. Mild is mild I suppose it was indeed flavorful. Tried it with the sauce and it wasn't too bad. The sauce was good. I made my way to the tender and It was kinda dry and disappointingly not hot. It wasn't really spicy at all. As if I was eating the mild that I had from the slider. To top it off my fries were kind of stale. Felt like it just sat there for awhile before it was served to me. All in all the combo 1 was a little lack luster and unimpressive. The only thing that saved this was the Mac and cheese and that was cheesy and good but it could use a little more flavor maybe add some salt and pepper? Unfortunately 2 stars for me. Expensive for what I got. :/ read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 1, Mac and Cheese and a soda. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best damn chicken sandwich spot. Always hits late in the afternoon, you can't go wrong!! read more

Great hot chicken sandwich. Competes with Howlin Rays in my opinion but this is still solid choice if you are in the area! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

The first think i ate when i came back to Pasadena was this. I refused to eat anything else. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 1. Sandwich, Tender Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love the Mac and cheese here & the chicken is always tasty. If you want spicy, go for the spiciest, medium is pretty mild in my opinion, but it's also my favorite option. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Pick up! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

portions - 10/10 seasoning - 10/10 food - 100/10 this is one of the top chicken sandwich places in pasadena ! (in my opinion) I feel like you definitely get a lot of bang for your buck! The sandwiches are about the size of my palm but one fills me up, especially with the nice portion of fries. I would definitely recommend ordering from here if you're craving some chicken sandwiches. Fries are so crispy well seasoned as well as the chicken sandwiches. Mac & cheese is nice and creamy ! i've never been in person, i order from uber eats but they never fail me regardless! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious sandwich, great spice, sauce is delish but I can't stop thinking about the fries... how tf y'all get the crinkle fries so crispy?? Please, I have to know. How? I won't tell anyone. read more

I ordered dark meat mild and received white medium/spicy. See photo. The breast was funky too. There were chewy unidentifiable bites/pieces. I didn't trust what was in the sandwich and ended up throwing it away. Have had good sandwiches here prior but will think more than thrice before returning. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Ordered Dark Mild and got the opposite - White Spicy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ordered a simple spicy chicken sandwich for pickup and received it around 10 minutes later. Food was piping hot and smaller amazing. I decided to eat in the car to preserve the crunch of the chicken and all I have to say is that the sandwich was amazing. Spicy is actually spicy so don't order it if you can't handle hot foods. It came with pickles and coleslaw. Overall everything worked together perfectly and created an irresistible combination of spices and flavors. Definitely recommend as one of the best fried chicken places in LA. read more

First things first, why I was drawn to try Main Chick over all these other chicken places, obviously bc of its name...lol, jk! I was drawn by 2 things the fact that you can buy just the sandwich, as other places I feel you have to buy combos, where I just want a sandwich no need for fries etc. & secondly, they have dark meat! I prefer dark meat over breasts any day! Okay, so now for the sandwich, I ordered a dark meat sandwich with Mild spice. And ooooweee that was enough spice for me! I'm not a fried chicken connoisseur but I believe their seasoning is what you call dry rub & just the heat is more intense. Also, if you're someone who likes a lot of slaw ask for extra as theirs only comes with a bit. And ask for extra sauce, it's really tasty. Overall, pretty good especially for being a $6 sandwich. It was just the right amount of food for me. Lastly, they only have a few stools inside for sitting & a couple tables outside so be prepared for that or take it to go as I did. read more

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When i was interning in the LA area, one of my former kiddos raved about this place. He was obsessed with their chicken. One day i brought this for us to have to eat during the meeting & i really did like it. The place itself is really pricey...but i still enjoyed it. I loved the way the chicken was very juicy, especially in my spicy chicken sandwich! There is not a lot of parking so coming during their busy times is not advised... read more

The chicken is really good, you can order different levels of spiciness per your taste. I ordered the combo with a chicken sandwich, a tender and fries. The sandwich was very tasty but my favorite was the tender. The breading was not too thick and perfectly crispy on both the sandwich and the tender. The fries had the spicy salt which is a nice touch. I recommend this place for lunch or a grab and go dinner. There are tables right outside and a few doors down in the alley. read more

Living in Old Town, there is no good fried chicken around. Oh? There's a bunch of chicken SAMMICHES?! NO. I'm talking bone-in legs and thighs. DARK MEAT. Well, this place HAS it, it's AMAZING, and it's relatively cheap. YUUUP you heard THAT. $4.50 for a leg quarter (drumstick and thight)?!?! That's on par with KFC prices but at least 2.3x better. Dude - me and my wife had fried chicken catered at our wedding, fried ON SITE, and she has a drumstick tattooed on her neck. When I say it's good. IT'S GOOD BABYYYYY. Also, one time I went, pissed off at said wife, and my order was delayed. Despite my attitude and fussiness, they were extremely patient, and even through in a free mac 'n cheese side for free. Well, at least I think it was free/on purpose and not a mistake. Anyway, yay for bone-in fried chix in Old Town pas! read more

This is the 2nd time back here after having an ok experience the 1st time. You can read my original review below. I ordered two Combo 1s, spicy and mild and a side of mac & cheese. The spicy is the right amount of heat, and it's still tasty without just being hot. The mild was also good because they put some good flavor on the chicken. Fries were just the way I like em, hot and crispy. What brings the taste up a notch is the mayo dip. They did forget to put one in one of the orders, so my wife and I were fighting for that last dip. Now to the highlight of the meal: the mac & cheese. Get it. It's amazing. Original review: Picked up my order 5 min after the ready time, but unfortunately my food was a bit cold. The fries and chicken did not have any crunch. Medium spicy level is actually mild for me. The flavor is there, I just wish I got it fresh, but these are the times we live in. read more

I love this place and have been coming here for years. I really want to give 5 stars because the food and service have been great, but there is a young asian cashier who has no interest in doing her job. Each time I've come here lately she has messed up my order and really does not seem to care about it. She must be related to management because the Main Chick I knew and loved would never allow this. Aside from that, the food has always been good. This is the only nashville hot tender spot that comes close to Howlin'. The chicken is always juicy, tender, and they don't play around with the spice. The sides are fire too, definitely check out the mac n cheese. read more

Only giving this two stars because the fries were good. I ordered my food and 30 seconds later it was ready. Mind you the store was empty when we walked in with no other orders pending. Chicken was dry and cold. The seasoning was dry and disgusting. I felt like I was chewing on plastic. Ate half my sandwich and fries and threw the rest away. Won't be back... read more

Really great spicy chicken sandwiches! The seasoning deserves 5 stars...it's so addicting! We've ordered delivery several times and it's always so worth it. The chicken is super tender and juicy and their sauce gives the sandwich an extra kick. It's not those gigantic hormonal chicken breast bigger than the size of your face. The sandwich is smaller compared to Howlin, but the price is also cheaper. For the price and portion size of the sandwich, it's definitely worth it to give it a try. I've also gotten the fries delivered and well...I didn't expect the fries to be super fresh and crispy because it took the driver 10-15 minutes to get to me. Usually by the time I open the bag, the fries are already soggy. No big deal. Can't wait to dine in when everything opens back up again. Would highly recommend to friends and family! read more

Tiny spot with a small seating area inside and a few tables outside. Parking kind of sucks, tey finding a spot on the street otherwise it's the public parking areas. Got combo #3 spicy and washed it down with an icy cold dr pepper. Spicy definitely wasn't spicy, should have gotten the supreme. But the flavor was delicious and the sauce was good lots of seasoning on their fries too. The texture on the breaded chicken is very thin, light and crispy. Prices are fine. read more

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This is one of my favorite hot chicken places. I think they have one of the best hot chicken tenders, and it is pretty reasonably priced. Pro tip is to order ahead and pull up out front and have your friend or family member run in. read more

Ordered from Postmates. And omg it did not disappoint. I've constantly been looking for a good chicken sandwich place. There are good chicken sandwich places out there but nothing can compare to Main Chick's. Their serving is smaller which is perfect because the cost reflects it as well. I would eat two if I was hungry and 1 for normal serving with fries. read more

I usually get the dark meat combo but still combo 1 beats a lot of chicken sandwiches out there. Very spicy but very good! Highly recommend if you are looking for solid hot chicken sandwiches with nice Cajun fries! Greatly done read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 1 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

I liked this spot, I will check out the one in LB near me. I would recommend if it's your 1st time trying this place not to get the spicy, but start with the medium. Otherwise everything else was very good I will go back read more

Main Chick is delicious, juicy and packed with flavor. It is one of the few hot chicken places I can enjoy due to my peanut allergy. Before ordering, I called Main Chick and asked if they used peanut oil and was told by the friendly dude that they are a peanut free kitchen. If you have a peanut allergy and cannot freely enjoy hot chicken at other restaurants, Main Chick is the place to go. No Epi-Pen necessary. read more

I am happy to try everything. But after trying the food here it is over spice and has a weird aftertaste which makes it very unpleasant. Mac & cheese is not creamy enough and feels like they used aged cheese which is not pleasurable. After all is said and done I would suggest not eating here. I would personally not eat here again. The spice made it unappetizing read more

This is my favorite hot chicken place, though it's just a little out of the way for me. I got the combo with two dark meat sandwiches and fries, which was super worth it. Everything was packaged very neatly inside of the takeout box. I saved the second sandwich for lunch the next day (and it reheats really well! Just pop the chicken and buns in the oven at 350 F) I got the medium spice level, which wasn't spicy enough for me but had just a bit of heat to make the sandwich interesting to eat. Each sandwich had a good heap of coleslaw and sauce, which I appreciated. As other reviews have mentioned, the chicken was very tender and juicy. The sauce reminded me a bit of the Cane's sauce (creamy and peppery, but less tangy). I would say the least remarkable part of the meal was the fries, but they were still very good! read more

Really amazing chicken sandwiches. The best by far of anywhere. I rlly enjoy how they have a dry spice seasoning. I must say tho, I love spicy and even these are hot for me. Order a spice level down from what you normally would. The meat is so tender it doesn't even seem like chicken. Also MC sauce is everything! MC sauce is great on the seasoned fries. I promise you won't be disappointed here! read more

What do I have to do in the way of ordering CRISPY fries. I made a request for my fries to be well done. They seemed raw and uncooked. PLEASE- tell me what needs to happen to get a crispy fry from your establishment. The chicken is fantastic. The fries........NO. read more

This is the only spot that can legitimately compete with Howlin Rays. The flavors are there and the fries are the best! If I'm craving spicy chicken and don't want to wait long lines, I'm coming here! They season their fries heavily and it's bold! So if you don't like bold it might be too salty. 5 stars! read more

I was so excited to come here. The location is perfect. The French fries were great, but the chicken was not my favorite. This is definitely a good place to try but don't have high expectations. Great Prices read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - The Twin Chicks Combo #Spicy level - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here for an Uber Eats delivery and had a pleasant chat with the cashier while we waited for my order! She was very sweet. On top of that, this is one of my favorite chicken spots! Good food and good service. read more

this place is SO good! i've tried many hot chicken sandos in california and this spot is one of my favorites! the service was really nice and they recommended i try combo 5 (legs) so i got that alongside my usual medium combo 3 dark meat sandos. the chicken is sooo juicy. not a lot of places offer dark meat(not sure why haha) but it's a lot moister than white meat for sure. but even just having the variety is nice for customers to choose what they like. the chicken is also super crispy and flavorful. it's a good type of spiciness that has spice AND flavor. the leg was really good too. the portion was MASSIVE. everything here is so well priced for what you are getting. overall, i really recommend this spot for a quick and affordable meal. every staff was seen wearing masks and social distancing measures were adhered. read more

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The best chicken stop ever!!!! I really love the naked chicken sandwich, it was fire!!! The fries be on point. If you love chicken and want to try a new spot, Main Chick is the perfect spot! Ten times better than Chick-Fil-A read more

4 stars only because of the lack of coleslaw on the sandwich and also, the medium sandwich was put in the mild bag. Otherwise, the flavor is fantastic and the MC sauce delicious! Parking garage 3 or 4 shops east with 15 minutes free parking. Quick checkout. Friendly service. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Very little slaw. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

So my friend and I came here to get lunch. I lived in Nashville for 12 years, so moving back here, I was very excited to get some hot chicken. I have to say, I was disappointed. I got the mild tenders with some ranch. The ranch itself is good, the tenders were succulent. But, the seasoning on the mild tenders was just not it. Think of the barbecue lays chips and imagine they crumpled it up and put it on chicken. That's essentially what it was. There was nothing mild about it... It simply had no heat whatsoever. The texture of the chicken was chalky, it had a very sweet flavor and was just not at all what I was expecting. I have to say, I am very saddened because I was so excited. So my tip is, give it some more kick. This is definitely not Nashville style. If you want Nashville, go to Hattie Bs in Las Vegas. It's a Nashville family owned company. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food. Everything was spiced just right. Great taste and great quality of food. We ordered for delivery. It was so good . Highly recommend. read more

Diarrhea and Vomiting grab a Burger . ube cheese cake nothing but butter in a cup ... Never again read more