Consider me a fan! This joint is conveniently located just down the road from Feed My Starving…read moreChildren. It makes for a perfect post - pack hang. The food definitely stands out in terms of quality. It is most comparable to places like Canes , with the chicken/fries/toast combo. However they excel in comparison with their dirty sodas and other food offerings. The fries, cheese curds and Texas toast are all delicious snack options. Everything comes out hot and cooked to order. The portions are a good size and it all tastes fresh. The dirty sodas were a fun thing to try out. During my visits, I tried the "Toasty Marshmallow" (Mr Pibb) and the "Float On" (Barqs) . Both are sweet combinations and are fun treats. There's a lot here that makes them stand out from most fast-casual places and overall provide a quality dining experience.

In a category that I feel is saturated with lots of restaurants, and becoming increasingly…read moresaturated -- Minnie Bird stands out for me both in terms of choice and quality. Shops that offer chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, fries, and similar options have become very commonplace in this area of the Chicago suburbs. Even without considering the quality of food, there's a few features that make this a hit for me. The dining room is fun, yet appropriate. The value here is great both in terms of quantity of food, and overall pricing. The ice cream that changes monthly provides a fun way to customize a periodic visit. While I'm not crazy about the texture and flavor of it, it's still an enjoyable dessert -- particularly on a warm day. The sides such as fried cheese curds and spicy fries are different. The dirty soda options also provide a ton of possibilities for social media posts and different flavor options on each visit. Service is not too slow for how busy the restaurant is, and parking isn't too difficult. The food is very good here, both in terms of flavor and texture -- and generously portioned as well. The tenders rival the best versions I've had from other dedicated chicken restaurants. Crispy with tender chicken that stands well on its own without sauces, but at the same time has a heightened experience with the quality sauces, which each have a distinct flavor profile. I also enjoyed the cole slaw and texas toast considerably, and especially the fries which were crisp and matched very well with the sauces. The same level of food quality is also present in their sandwiches and wraps, which mix the same quality components together for a delicious product.

Usually love Byrds and and their tenders and fries were great, but ordered through Uber Eats today…read moreand had two major issues. The first is the chicken sandwiches were both inedible because the chicken breast pieces were hard and undercooked. We ended up replacing the the tenders in the sandwiches and throwing out the chicken. Second the Mac and cheese tasted great a few weeks ago but today the sauce / flavor to macaroni ratio was way too high making the Mac and cheese also inedible. They really need quality control to prevent jn the future. I would have rated 1 star but I know they can do better so hoping they use this review to improve their chicken sandwiches and Mac and cheese. Will be getting only the tenders in the future.

Delicious chicken! We ordered the Byrd Bomb with medium sauce and it was delicious. The service was…read moregood and the restaurant was clean.

Ordered ahead on the app, but order didn't get through. Ordered at the store but when I received my…read moreorder an item listed at $5.99 cost me $11 and change. Since it was a neighborhood store, I wanted to give them a try. I won't be back.

Chicken was good and fresh, service was very good. Ambience so so typical fast food place.read more

good food and great service... The ambience is very casual at the same time cozy…read more I have many other reviews on this place... And I keep on coming back

Great chicken and sides were fresh mashed potatoes and Mac cheese is good. Even give corn bread…read more Kids say it's their favorite now. Highly recommend. Prices reasonable too. Chicken top notch.

I have to come to Fry the Coop more often. I really enjoy their chicken sandwiches. They are made…read moreto order, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. You can order different levels of spiciness. If you don't like spicy chicken, order the 1st level. It's not spicy at all. I order level 2. I've tried level 3 and it was too spicy for me. I find level 2 to be perfect, has the kick I enjoy, but not overly so and blow out my taste buds. We went when they had their $5 hot chicken sandwiches in honor of National Hot Chicken day. Not surprisingly, it was very busy. They still put out good food and EXCELLENT service. Everyone was so nice and they all handled the flow of people very well. I was so impressed. One of the managers, came around to the tables to tidy up and check in on all the guests. I have to remember to come more often!

Listen... my husband really tested our marriage with this one He decided to go to Fry the Coop on…read morewhatever national chicken $5 special day they had last week... which CLEARLY the entire population also knew about. Man sat in the drive-thru for 2.5 HOURS. I wish I was exaggerating. At some point he had already gotten his shake and drink... and then just... continued waiting another 45 minutes for the food like it was a full-time job. Now here's the crazy part, after ALL that... the chicken was still a 10/5 for me Like??? How is it THAT good even after that experience?? I can only imagine how amazing this place is on a regular, non-chaotic, why-did-you-do-this-to-yourself type of day. Because if this was a 5/5 THROUGH the drive-thru madness... I'm already sold. Moral of the story: don't be like my husband. Go on a normal day. But DEFINITELY go. Delicious!!

The chop cheese sandwich was really good -- hot and super filling…read more Honestly, I was surprised how empty it was because they have a ton of options on the menu. Only downside was the service. The clerk told us to use the kiosk right away with no greeting, which felt a little cold. The sandwich was $13 and worth it, but it would've been nice if fries were included. I guess that's just how it is now. Good food overall, just not the best service!

I've been searching out a good smashburger in the area, something that compares with Small Bar…read moredowntown, but have yet to find it. Nash Bros does a great job on theirs. I also dig the fries, especially the seasoning, although the last time they arrived cold. I assume it was the delivery time though because usually everything arrives within a decent time, hot and fresh. I need to try the chicken next, as this place is already in a weekly rotation for me. Keep it up!

My boyfriend and I popped in for a quick midweek date. He was extremely hungry after work and I…read moremoderately hungry after work. The staff was friendly--the owner was even out and about talking to customers! The food, which is cooked in beef tallow, was delicious. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The onion tanglers melted in my mouth. The smash burger was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The wings left a little to be desired in size and price, but the sauces they came in were delicious. Extremely hungry boyfriend ordered a 2nd burger (We split the 1st one!) and that one's patty was not as crispy and it was loaded with too many onions. The flavor was still out of this world without being too salty. Bonus points for unlimited fountain drinks! I would definitely go back, but for the "& Things," aka the burgers!

First time customers but now loyal patrons! Service was great but food excellent. Wings were crispy…read moreon the outside but juicy on the inside without being greasy! Choice of coatings were numerous and the ones were chose were YUMMY! Pork Belly bites were excellent with the outside being crisp and inside melt in your mouth goodness! Can't say enough of the onion tanglers side too (with just a touch of lemon to keep them from being greasy? )! Can't wait to try their other dishes!

Spotted this location in Elmhurst a few times, saw a program on. Social media promoting this…read moreNashville Chain. Was hungry, so stopped by, atmosphere was quite welcoming & interesting. Service was spot on & was explained what was a good choice to get a true flavor of Nashville Chicken, Italibi G., was my order taker. Went with the medium spicy one had more of a Habanero strength. Wanted no other items just to enjoy the sandwich with no distractions. Have to say I'll be back, quite an enjoyable sandwich. Another good alternative to Chik fil a. BTW, they do take legal tender with no restrictions. Mangia & Cheers!

Even when slow, even when you ask face to face for fresh fries, the fries for takeout at least are…read moresoggy and lukewarm warm at the minimum. I try them in the air fryer at home to perk them up but honestly might as well just buy frozen fries to cook. Chicken is almost always excellent. Service in store is patchy at best.

After seeing all the videos of people enjoying these Hotdogs, I decided to give them a try. Kong…read moreDog offers you five different Dogs (Beef, Chicken, Plant Based, etc.) and 10 different "coatings". I elected to go with the Potato Kong Dog and the sweet Asian chili sauce on the side. The Hotdog is fresh and cooked to order, with the Potato corndog coating very crispy. The entire offering was tasty and I was happy I got the sauce on the side. These Kong Dogs are humongous and it could have been a task not to get messy otherwise. The restaurant is tastefully furnished and there's a fireplace and a "grotto" area where you can sit, enjoy a Kong Dog and relax!

The worker at this place idk his name but when he took my order I couldn't hear him and when I…read moreasked him to repeat what he said he got super really mad but overall the food is really good just that the ice has something really disgusting and unpleasing in it idk what it is but it lost my appetite and also I asked for some cheese and they didn't even fill it up all the way I need like 5 of those to actually finish my fries. And also the bathroom are really disgusting and the tables are never clean

When I am craving chicken strips this is the first place that comes to mind. I love their sweet…read moretea, it is addictive. Tonight we split the box Combo it was very filling. Of course there was someone cleaning the tables and service is always with a smile. The restaurant still looks new! If your hungry and in the area give this place a try. Our meal came with 4 chicken strips, coleslaw, fries, one piece of thick toast, and a drink. Definitely worth $12.99

Puny, gnarly, expensive .... No wonder there's no lines there anymore. Remember when they cared…read moreabout giving you a nice experience?