A cozy, clean, and very welcoming place with a wonderful family atmosphere. I loved the music! And the food was absolutely amazing!! I ordered my fried chicken sandwich with a side of fries. The chicken was perfectly cooked and delicious! I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! read more

Stopped in for a quick snack. Got the Buffalo chicken wings with the Buffalo sauce on the side. And the fried sage french fries with seasoning ($.50 extra for fries to be mixed with their seasoning). Both items were flavorful and chicken wings were not overcooked or dry. There's 4 tables and 4 window stool seats if you want to eat here/inside. You can order with staff at the counter or via their electric kiosk screen inside. Located between Peet's coffee and the Verizon store, around the corner from Trader Joe's and across the street from Arizmendi. read more

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I took my dad here for a quick bite to eat. I think proposition does a good job with their chicken sandwiches! The servers and what I assume to be the owner of the restaurant were very nice and checked in to make sure that our food tasted good and we had all that we needed. If you want a quick stop in bite to eat then this place is great and will fill you up with a good chicken sandwich. The onion rings are to die for and some of the better ones I've ever had. read more

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Really disappointed. Chicken was old or refried. The ranch was not flavorful, lacking salt. read more

Proposition Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

The chicken was very good and that sauce just topped it off perfectly. I enjoyed it because it wasn't too breaded or dried, just perfectly fried. Service was friendly and restaurant clean read more

Ordered to go Fast and friendly service. Street parking. Cute little dining area. Love the chicken mural. The sandwich requires a lot of napkins! Not a bad sandwich with hot sauce that creeps after! Chicken was juicy. Thanks! read more

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Proposition Chicken is a good place in Oakland's Lakeshore Commercial District. I can't remember how long they've been there but it seems like they've been here for at least a decade. I've had their crispy chicken sandwiches and salads, both of which are pretty tasty. Their crispy chicken doesn't feel too greasy or dried out. I order it as part of their salad because it tastes good, but also makes me feel better about myself. Their staff are pretty friendly and turn orders around in a timely manner, but they clearly make the food fresh. It's harder to find parking in the area, especially with the Trader Joes, but if there's an opening and I'm hungry, I'll try Proposition Chicken or one of the great spots on Lakeshore. read more

Oh this can be on reoeat for me while moving around in Oakland. I appreciate the chick n substitute for their offerings. Sauces were delicious. read more

Proposition Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Proposition Chicken absolutely delivers! The food is incredibly fresh. They offer solid vegan and gluten-free options without sacrificing flavor. It has the fun, fast-food vibe you'd expect from a quick spot, and the quality honestly feels closer to a sit-down restaurant. It's a very close second to Chick-fil-A. Prices are definitely on the higher side. The taste and quality make it worth it. I'd happily go back again. read more

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I recently discovered this chicken place and so glad I did! Although I've just gotten take out a couple times, each order of chicken fingers and roasted potatoes has been absolutely delicious. Each chicken fingers order contains three large pieces, celery sticks, and carrot sticks with a side of signature sauce. ($10) A large order of spiced roasted potatoes similar in shape as what's sometimes referred to as jojos elsewhere is a side option. ($4.25). And dessert options include different bar types ($4 each) that are good sweet treats occasionally. The restaurant is a smaller spot on Lakeshore Drive with probably about six tables or so with large windows facing the street which creates a cozy neighborhood feel. Each time I've ordered the staff has been welcoming and helpful. And the prices are reasonable for just about any occasion. Proposition Chicken is a tasty neighborhood discovery. read more

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"A meal without chicken is like a day without sunshine" Dr. John Proposition is a place where money is well spent. Mondays they donate 10% of their sales to nonprofits. The service is always on point, you can count on good food , food that looks good and tastes good. I am here for visual presentation no one enjoys ugly food. *** Best Fried Chicken Sandwich *** What I ordered: fried chicken sandwich with spicy slaw it was AH'MAZING !! Super juicy , super moist and flavorful! EVERYTHING A FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH SHOULD BE !!! read more

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Stopped by Proposition Chicken on Lakeshore for a quick take home lunch. I just love their fried chicken salad! The chicken is nicely fried, the lettuce and veggies are fresh, and the dressing is delicious. Staff seem friendly and efficient even on a busy day. Highly recommend! read more

Proposition Chicken - Yummy Fried Chicken Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

I had a DoorDash delivery to my Hayward address and was so glad I did. The food is homemade quality ingredients, fresh and delicious. They offer vegan and gluten-free, which a couple of my family members need and greatly appreciated The chicken strips-yummy French fries- yummy Large kale salad yummy House made sage potato chips-yummy Make sure you order extra ranch dressing and other dressings offered-yummy Give this place a try you will be glad you did Bon appétit read more

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I just order DoorDash from Proposition chicken, food is always delicious and consistent. The sauces are amazing and potato wedges are fire read more

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Review for takeout - salad with kale and chicken was very tasty. Their chicken is fried well and the kale for the salads is fresh. Good value for what you get at the serving size and price point. read more

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2nd time having Proposition Chicken, but first time visiting the location on Lakeshore Ave in Oakland for breakfast. The person taking my order (Mike L) was very friendly and welcoming and presented options for breakfast and chicken offerings that come grilled or fried. Of course, it's the fried chicken breakfast sandwich with egg, American cheese, pickles, ranch on croissant bun for me! It was light, delicious and satisfied the crave. Friend enjoyed the classic breakfast with egg, cheese and bacon on croissant bun...simple but tasty Place is clean, items made to order and ready in about 10 mins. Metered parking and next to Peet's coffee. read more

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7/29/25: stopped for a snack after lunch. Couldn't pass up the bread pudding. A delicious treat warmed up at home. read more

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Fresh, crispy, and perfectly cooked - the chicken sandwich was outstanding. You can really taste the quality. And don't sleep on the bone broth - it's rich, flavorful, and the perfect side. I can't wait to come back! read more

Really disappointed for a first visit time to come I returned because my fries were cold to make it home with overcooked onion rings other than that the service was okay it was pretty clean on the inside only to get home with an incomplete meal to eat for two with a fifty $ price is read more

Proposition Chicken - Over cooked onions - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was great! A little pricey but very good they are giving out free redeem coupons and I look forward to trying the new happy hour special read more

Proposition Chicken - Great Signature Fried Breakfast Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

This place never disappoints. Everything I get food here is always fresh and hot. This was the first time I tried this entree, and it was so good. I usually get their chicken salad, and that's for 2 portions. I also tried the magic bar for the first time, but sadly it was too sweet for me. The biscuit was surprisingly good, because I normally don't like biscuits. Don't Forget to get the sauce. Better to always get extra! read more

Proposition Chicken - Sweet Buttermilk Biscuit Honey Mustard Wings Garlic Thyme Potato Wedges - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Great service Phil! Happy Friday Eve. Excited to try something new and tasty Great night out to grab a bite to eat, this is the place to be read more

My cousin did an online order from pickup. He ordered to go so we could picnic at Mountain View Cemetery. Everything was well packed except they didn't provide utensils and napkins. Which was a bummer because there's no way to have matzo ball soup without a spoon! We ordered fried chicken salad and fried chicken entree. The chicken was crispy crunchy and well seasoned. I just wish the chicken was juicy... it was a bit dry. And since we were picnicking there was no way to eat the matzo ball soup. We ended up bringing that home to eat instead. Pricy meal but glad we tried it. read more

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Love the gluten free options, the clarity regarding ingredients/allergens, and the ease with ordering (online, over the phone, or in person). Quickly becoming my go-to dinner spot when I cant be bothered with cooking! read more

I had the chicken sandwich, it was ok. The meat kept sliding off the bun and could've used better seasoning. The sandwich was fresh, but it was just basic to me. It looked bigger in the pictures than in person. read more

I tend to have low expectations for ordering fried chicken (sandwich or otherwise) via DoorDash, but I stumbled across Proposition via their app and gave them a try. The fried chicken sandwich "looked" like a Burger King classic chicken sandwich which pulled on my nostalgia strings... But the taste, was elevated. A great crisp on the edge of the breading, a perfectly salty/spicy slaw, and a soft bun. The chicken itself was a little too tough, but I'll blame that on the delivery time. But the highlight? The potato wedges with their homemade ranch. Absolutely sublime. Their prices were reasonable, and this is definitely a spot I'd order from again. read more

We stopped by for a late lunch and had a time. I had an Arnold Palmer and my husband had water. We ordered SALAD kale, romaine, cucumber, mint, shredded parmesan, cherry tomatoes, black pepper parmesan dressing, honey mustard wings with ranch and brown sugar brussels sprouts. Everything was really flavorful and delicious. Service was good and the ambiance is a nice vibe. I can't wait to come back. read more

Proposition Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

I love the Fried Chicken Salad and the Housemade Magic Bar. It is hard to get a magic bar these days and this one is especially good. Even though they changed the herb mix for the salad (I prefer the old mix or maybe they are using less), the salad is still one of the best out there. Delicious, fresh with enough chicken to get my fill of fried chicken. There is enough dressing and it's always on the side so I can use as much or as little as needed. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. It's such a great addition to our neighborhood and I want to re-emphasize friendly because not all restaurants on Lakeshore have friendly workers. I wish the gift card worked on their online ordering site. read more

Ordered take out fried and flipped/ grilled sandwich. They are smothered in fresh coleslaw. Filling portions! Make their own kettle chips. Packaged well and served fast so the food stays warm. Very casual environment, almost like in n'out. Responsive staff. read more

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I guess I had high hopes for this spot, the chk wings were so tiny for the price... probably wouldn't order wings next time but I saw that their sandwiches were small so passed on those. Food was overall mids, I'd recommend wing-stop down the street or daves hot chicken or chick fil a for a chk sandwich. Sorry proposition chicken! read more

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Ordered through grub hub, house sitting and I forgot to get food. It took probably 20 minutes from order to delivery which is amazing because I was starved. I will say, they forgot my ranch for the potato wedges I ordered, which is why I'm giving a 4/5 stars. I would have preferred to give a 4.5 though. Everything was great. I'm so glad they put a slaw instead of lettuce, it makes it so much more balanced and crispy. So delicious. I'm a little sad this is my first experience with Proposition Chicken, I know it's 10x better fresh out of the kitchen. Guess I'll just have to go back. read more

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Came again this past Friday night. My wife was craving their Gluten Free chicken Sando and I opted to try the Entree this time and ordered it Flipped. The service was fast, and friendly. Raul was the person who took my order. This location always has a flow of traffic from people coming in to pick up their orders to people dining in. Inside has plenty of seating to wait for your food and it has always been clean when I have gone. My wife got the gluten free Sando with gluten free bread. My Flipped chicken entree was delicious. It came with a sweet buttermilk biscuit and a small tomato cucumber salad. We both got meals so we ordered a few drinks as well. Though I do love the fried chicken Sando I really enjoyed the flipped entree. The flavor was great, and the chicken was moist. The cucumber tomato salad was fresh as well. Only thing I'll do different next time is slap a little butter on my biscuit My wife Sando came with chips which she enjoyed and she ordered a side of ranch. I do like the ranch there, it tastes fresh. She also got a side of the hot sauce and habanero sauce. Another great experience at this location! read more

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Did you know Prop Chicken serves breakfast now? It's a limited menu and I really didn't know what to expect but WOW. I loved my fried tofu breakfast sandwich. It came on a toasted croissant bun (slightly sweet and makes the entire sandwich really easy to eat since it's a little spongey.) The egg was perfectly soft but not runny, which I prefer for my sandwiches. We also ordered a regular egg and cheese, which my son kept stealing bites of. I'd definitely return for a yummy breakfast and with super friendly service. read more

Absolutely love this place! The leadership is absolutely incredible and the fried chicken sandwich and chips with the fried sage have been one of my favorite go to meals since high school! read more

the fries got thicker n mo crispy. Breading on the chicken mo crispy too. Crispy crispy crispy yum

Tuesday Evening & no wait, was able to order right away, the cashier was friendly wiling to answer any question I had about the menu. Food comes with home made chips, but you can order any side dish, if that's not your jam. They offer free water (self serve) which is awesome! My sandwich was yummy! crispy juicy & flavorful & I was eating while driving. I was enjoying that on the road, so I can imagine if I sat down & enjoyed my meal. I'm pretty sure the experience would've been different & my meal would've been more better read more

This is a place that I like and appreciate because they have gluten free fried chicken on a gluten free bun! Thank you so much! However, my issue is that it isn't the most flavorful. I went to a place where they had gluten free tenders and the flavor was awesome. I have wanted that each time I come here and it's merely OK. Fried is great, however, flavor - sauce, harissa, spicyness, is required. It also adds a bit of color. I also want to like the sage fries more than I do. They are OK, but I like the idea much more than the reality of eating them. That being said, they have been perfectly nice every time I've gone in. The service is nice and efficient. They have a brisk to go service and are able to meet the needs of both groups (those ordering in house and those ordering to go. The ambiance is nice too, even though I have only eaten inside once. Mainly that's because during the pandemic, I became the queen of taking my food to go. It's a habit that I haven't quite gotten rid of But honestly, it isn't bad - which isn't a ringing endorsement. But they have something the other places don't have. Gluten free fried chicken on a gluten free bun. Thanks so much. That's good for me. read more

The food just isn't that good. The chicken sandwich is very average if not below average. Bread of the sandwich is not good and the chicken itself isn't anything special and it's a bit tough. Service was fantastic and ambiance was nice. read more

I had a disappointing first timer experience tonight. Unfortunate, since the food was pretty good. Service was inattentive and gave me the double of the wrong order. I repeated the order back while cashing out since the cashier seemed out of it, and I was charged double even after the fact. The manager also made me feel like an inconvenience while giving me the refund and barely acknowledged my time wasted. As for the food, the biscuit was good and the "tofu was tasty, I enjoyed the breading. It's overpriced considering the small portions. Because of the service, I will not be back read more

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Really tasty food and they take good precautions for gluten free. I'm glad I finally tried it!