It was now Winter in the Bay Area, and this particular late afternoon (05JAN2026) it was ¡WET! I had stowed our HPVs (her upright and my "FrankenBike") under a stout tarp and we were motoring from our most favorite #1 grandchildren in the pouring rain (I even put the wipers on low) when I felt the hankering for chicken. A week before, I had cycled to this eatery and found it full of customers enjoying, to my surprise, cooked chicken. I didn't have time to queue up for a meal, but resolved to return in the future. It was in this downpour that seemed a good thing to do--the torrential weather would reduce the wait time. Parking in the small lot was good--plenty of open spaces. I (gimp)walked up the ramp and entered the nearly vacant super clean space, pleased to not be in a queue. Sure enough, I was the only person inside other than the cashier & chef. Now my concern was deciding upon the specific dish; finally choosing the Starbird 2.0 sandwich only--not the meal that included fries and a drink. The pleasant cashier quickly had my selection bagged and ready to go, and my credit card completed the transaction. After collecting numerous napkins, I returned to our (motor)vehicle and my much better half, who had patiently waited for me. Once back at our apartment, I finally got a look at my purchase. It was exactly as promised, crispy chicken slices between two buns, along with a small pile of veggies & sauce. I devoured it rather quickly, washing it all down with iced 0% milk. ¿Maybe I should have gotten the meal; I could've eaten more of the delicious food! Anyway, I was glad to have had my first ever experience with this lovely chicken eatery on this drizzling late afternoon, and look forward to returning in the future. It has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!" read more

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I love chicken sandwiches and I wanted to try their classic chicken sandwich :) The sandwich was surprisingly really TASTY!! They put a massive tender into the sandwich with fresh tomatoes and a slaw with a really good dressing. To be honest, the dressing was the best part of the slaw, and it carried a lot of the flavor in the sandwich. The chicken was juicy, tender, and crispy!! I really enjoyed it! You can order on their mobile kiosks to the side, and they will ask you for your phone number to let you know when the order is ready. The seating area was both indoors and outdoors. I would imagine it would be nice in the summer when it is much warmer to sit outside! read more

Starbird Chicken - classic chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I tried the chicken with the Brussel sprouts. The sprouts had a sweet balsamic glaze which paired well with the bitter greens. I'm not sure if I got an off batch but the 5 tenders were on the saltier side. Highly recommend for get extra of the star sauce because I think that's what truly makes it. read more

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A great Bay Area chicken place to satisfy all of your chicken cravings. I went with the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and the jumbo chicken bites. I was planning to eat this in a later time and they were helpful to deconstruct everything for me and separate all of the sauces so that I can make it myself at a later time. Definitely get the star sauce, which is their number one claim to fame. Chicken was nice and crispy, but also tender at the same time and pretty decent portion size is for what you're paying for. I pre-ordered ahead of time on the app and I like that it literally shows you step-by-step your order being handled and made and also when it's ready. The new app which I think they updated is very user-friendly. I would definitely recommend to download and use the app to accumulate rewards because they add up very quickly. read more

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I haven't had Starbird in ages, however when my husband recently shared that they have some Indian-flavored items on their menu, we were curious to try it for fun. We tried the Indian hot bird tenders and masala street fries - both of which didn't disappoint us. They weren't too spicy, as you'd typically expect from traditional Indian joints. I also loved the mint and yogurt flavored sauces that were drizzled on top. Portions were quite generous. read more

Starbird Chicken - Masala street fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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The fries were not fresh. They were dead upon bagging, Friendly staff but it couldn't make up for the miss in the fries! I'm a huge Starbird fan, but this location was a letdown. It is too bad because this is the closest location to me. I would try going to Cupertino or Palo Alto for better tasting sandwiches, salad, and sides. read more

Came here with a party of three for a late lunch and we ended up ordering two Thai chicken salads and a kids lil tender box for my friend who was not as hungry. The salad is so filling for the price and comes loaded with protein and veggies for the fiber! The fried chicken is also not too greasy and is very well seasoned, the drizzle sauce it comes with adds a great sweet and savory flavor to the dish itself. There is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating and I love that the location is decorated in such a distinct manner that markets itself as being different from other fast food/fast casual restaurants. read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai Chicken Salad and kids tender box - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

When I came here years ago, would get tacos. Now they don't have em. Truthfully knew this a month or so ago when I rediscovered this place in Pleasanton. Opted for the elote salad based on my previous trip. It was very good and large! This time it was all mine! The guy taking our order was really good (manager?). I will be back for sure. They need to come to the Central Valley. read more

Starbird Chicken - Gardenbird Elote Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Love the salads and chicken tenders here. Wings are flavorful. Fries are a little soggy so we have to reheat them in the air fryer to get crispy. Churros are chewy and hard to swallow. The maple syrup it comes with is super runny. read more

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Revisited StarFish in Sunnyvale to see if the food quality issue I mentioned in my previous two review in different store was specific to the location or a broader problem. I ordered the same Chicken Parm Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and I'm happy to report the quality was totally different this time. The chicken inside the sandwich was finally warm and hot--exactly how it should be! I also tried the Truffle Fries and Rainbow Slaw. The Rainbow Slaw was fresh and flavorful, way better than the slaw I've had from other chain restaurants. As for the fries, I forgot to request "no cheese" when ordering, and the cheese had a very strong smell that wasn't for me. Thankfully, the staff was super friendly and replaced them with a new batch right away--really appreciated their understanding and great service! Pro tip: If you're not a fan of cheese, make sure to ask for the fries without it when ordering. The restaurant environment was clean and well-maintained. I saw a kid make a mess on the floor, and the staff cleaned it up immediately--big kudos to them for staying on top of things! However, the online ordering process was disappointing. I tried applying a reward to my order, but it kept returning an error with no explanation. Definitely something that needs improvement. Overall, better food quality this time, great service, and a nice atmosphere--just need to fix that online ordering system read more

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Starbird is me and my friend's spot. We've been to a few locations, and this stop was totally unplanned. We had just split something for lunch, but he wasn't happy, and all he has to do is see a Starbird and he's sold. I'm not a huge fan because I think it's expensive for two people, even with the rewards, but we swung by this location so he could grab something quick. He went with his go-to, the Nashville Hot wings. I have to say, this location seemed pretty busy but the food didn't take long at all to come out, I'd say it was under 10 minutes. The wings were great! I also noticed that this location doesn't force you to order on your own like I feel they do at some of the other spots, which was a nice change. The parking here was also super easy because they have their own lot. read more

A few blocks away from the 85 exit on El Camino so you'll be making a quick right in the shopping center to this small and extremely tight parking for Starbird. That's why most people order and pick up. And some like to dine in. First time here and must say I was quite impressed. The chicken lived up to its reputation, fresh and crispy in my salad and sandwich. Inside the establishment you can either order at kiosk or walk up to cashier. I ordered the Thai Chicken salad and Chicken Parm sandwich. Delightful to my expectations and I shall return. read more

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Stopped by to try their new Japanese dishes that were rolled out. Decided to dine in. Cashier was really not helpful at all. Ordering was confusing. I pretty much had to point out the pictures so she would know what i wanted. I guess I expected more from the food quality & taste. It was not what I imagined. Lacked flavor. I'm always a big fan of Starbird so I was disappointed. It was expensive too! I am crazy about the special Starbird sauce. That is always consistent. read more

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Featured: - Bliss Berry Lemonade - Peach Iced Tea - Cali Gold BBQ Salad (Crispy chicken, romaine blend, grape tomato, cucumber, corn, bacon, Cali Gold BBQ Sauce, BBQ seasoning, green onions, avocado mash, Greek Yogurt Ranch) - Cali Gold BBQ Wings (Crispy wings, Cali Gold BBQ Sauce, BBQ seasoning, green onions) - Cali Gold BBQ Sandwich (Crispy chicken, BBQ seasoning, crispy bacon, mayo, classic slaw, dill pickles, Cali Gold BBQ Sauce, soft round bun) - Truffle Fries I recently had the pleasure of attending an event at Starbird Chicken, and it was a fantastic experience! Their Bliss Berry Lemonade and Peach Iced Tea were refreshing--perfect for sipping alongside their standout Cali Gold BBQ items. The Cali Gold BBQ Salad was a flavor-packed delight, balancing the crispiness of the chicken with a blend of fresh romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet corn, all topped with Cali Gold BBQ Sauce and a creamy Greek Yogurt Ranch dressing. The Cali Gold BBQ Wings had a similar BBQ kick, with a tasty mix of crispy wings, green onions, and that signature Cali Gold Sauce. For sandwich lovers, the Cali Gold BBQ Sandwich hit the spot. The crispy chicken, smoky bacon, slaw, and dill pickles, all on a soft bun, made each bite satisfying. The Truffle Fries rounded out the meal with an extra bit of indulgence. Special thanks to Nicole, Adriana, and Philly for their warm hospitality. I also thanks Starbird Chicken marketing team for the invitation. I recommend that you come here with your family and friends. read more

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I love Starbird and have been coming here for several years. It's a super tasty fried chicken place with lots of fun fresh options. My favorite is their Nashville hot chicken on an Elote or chopped salad but there's plenty of other items as well. It's easy to order through the app (and get rewards this way too!!) and pick up or each there in the small dining area or patio. My only sadness is that there no closer locations to Reno/Tahoe. Please come closer Starbird - we need a good fried chicken place like yours up here in Tahoe! read more

Starbird Chicken - Elote Chop Salad - with Nashville Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

When I'm craving a chicken sandwich, this is the place to go to. I see chicken sandwich places come and go. Usually they're mediocre at best and I don't bother going back. The first time I had starbird was at one of their other locations. It wasn't very good so I never went back. When I saw they were going to build a location here in Palo Alto, I didn't even want to bother trying this place out. Well after a few weeks of passing by this location I thought what the hell, I'll give them another chance. I got the Cali gold bbq chicken and it was really good and tasty. I found myself returning quite a few times and now I have this place on my food rotation and come at least once every few months. The service here is fast and the food is made to order. Definitely come try this place. read more

Starbird Chicken - Cali gold bbq bacon - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Had the opportunity to try this Starbird after my cycling class! I love the Starbird location at Campbell, so I had to try the Sunnyvale location. There's a small yet tight private parking lot, but I managed to find parking that night. Nice interior with clean tables when I walked in a moderate amount of diners and to go orders. I ordered from their self serve kiosk and waited about 10 minutes until my chicken salad was ready. Delicious, made to order with extra avocado and bacon, and definitely hit the spot. read more

Starbird Chicken - Interior - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Large tenders for a decent price which were nice and crispy but the sweet thai chili box left a little to be desired flavor wise. the sauce itself isn't as strong as other sweet chili sauces i've had and i wish there was more of it since i ended up having mostly bare chicken. the service is fast though and drinks aren't too sweet. read more

Food is great love this place. This location on the other hand came in sitting in line to order some food after the cashier young Asian man was done helping the previous person. Instead of addressing me telling me hold on or saying hello he turned and got on his phone and started to text. I had to interrupt him and asked him to take my order. As I was ordering, he kept checking his phone. I just don't understand why people are so rude. read more

It's been almost a decade since I have been back here. Our preschool was having a fundraiser here so we ended up grabbing dinner before heading out to the outdoor concert. We ordered: Nashville hot bird sandwich: ok but Starbird had a lot more flavor and bun was more crispy. Starbird: this was excellent. 5/5! Tons of flavor! Nuggets: kids liked it Fries: overly salty. Next time I will order without salt. Pink lemonade was a tad on the sweet side. Good fast service. read more

Starbird Chicken - Star bird was the star! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Skip the Tenders--Get the Chicken Sando & Bone-In Wings! (Updated review: Teacher Appreciation Day) Let's just get one thing straight: the tenders are fine. But if you know, you know--the real flavor flex lives in their Chicken Sando and Bone-In Wings. Now, let's talk wings. If your palate craves flavor with a lil' kick, go straight for the Sweet Thai Chili or Nashville Hot. Both bring heat without hijacking your taste buds. But the real game-changer? That glorious Cambodian "crack sauce" magic they've somehow tapped into. One bite and suddenly I was transported back to backyard BBQs and night markets--saucy, savory, euphoric. I don't know what Starbird is doing back there in the kitchen, but it's bordering on criminal (in the best way possible). I had the pleasure of visiting during Teacher Appreciation Day, aka The Hunger Games for educators. A line of ravenous teachers snaked out the door, fueled by coffee, burnout, and the promise of free food--but the staff handled it like seasoned pros. Shoutout to the cashier who treated us with kindness, patience, and not a single passive-aggressive sigh. That alone deserves a standing ovation. Even with the lunchtime chaos, my partner and I were in and out in under 15 minutes. Lightning speed, no dignity lost, no elbows thrown. Efficiency meets empathy--who knew fast casual could feel so civilized? Pro Tip: Sign up for their rewards program on the website. Starbird's digital love language is discounts. I've scored free sides, drinks, and even $5 vouchers just for being a loyal wing enthusiast. It pays to be poultry-positive read more

Starbird Chicken - Free meal Under $15 for teachers. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

My SO raves about starbird so we grabbed a family size box with friends along with a chicken salad. We each got 3 tenders, tater tots and shared the chicken salad. The chicken is crispy, tender and juicy ~ The food was pretty satisfying and I can attest to the hype read more

We recently visited Starbird Chicken and had an overall enjoyable experience. We ordered eight pieces of wings with Nashville Hot and Parmesan Garlic flavors. The wings were delicious--moist and flavorful. The Greek yogurt ranch was a delightful surprise and paired perfectly with the wings. However, the truffle fries were a bit of a letdown; they were quite bland. On the bright side, the cream soda made with sugarcane was fantastic and definitely worth trying. For dessert, we had the churros, which reminded us of a waffle when paired with maple syrup--really good and satisfying. Thanks Starbird! read more

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Starbird is my go-to quick service chicken place in the area. I've been coming here for a few years now, and the food is delicious and reliable. The chicken is always crispy, and the ingredients used in their salads always look and taste fresh. My go-tos are the classic crispy tenders, sweet Thai glazed tenders, and Thai chicken salad. Their season specials tend to be really good too. I just tried the lemon garlic tenders, and really enjoyed both the lemon sauce on the tenders and the garlic aioli to dip them in. Over the summer, they had a Cali Mediterranean salad that was delicious, and I wish they would bring it back! Using the app to mobile order is quick and convenient, but be warned that the parking lot is tiny. There have been several times I've had to make a 12-point turn to get out of the lot. I only take my food to-go, but the inside looks nice and clean. read more

Ordered from Starbird many times but today was the first time I actually came in. They make really wholesome meals, for a fast food chicken place. The meat is tender and juicy. The sauces are tasty. Awesome coleslaw. Easy to order in advance through yelp, or order inside from either self-service kiosks or from friendly staff. The seating inside is nice but I really liked the patio around the side. Choose from bar style stools or from tables. Really nice. read more

Starbird Chicken - View outside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Starbird is solid, but I compare chicken places at a baseline to Chick-fil-A and I can't see going here over Chick-fil-A again. The times this would happen are: 1. On Sunday (Since Chick-fil-A is closed) 2. If I wanted Nashville Hot Chicken The Nashville chicken is not perfect, but you don't see much of that up here, so it's a nice option. read more

Love love love this place. Wish they opened one in monterey bay. I was happy when they opened Nick the Greek , we have a rice gai , raising canes and chik fil a so PLEASE bring this out too! Everything on their menu is really good. The owner at the Sunnyvale super friendly and attentive. Their drinks don't have HFCS!!! Whoooo and they are gluten free on most items. Win win win read more

An extra $1 if you want grilled chicken instead I was pretty pleased with the size of my salad and the freshness of the ingredients. I'd get it again. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken chop salad with grilled chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We have heard a lot about Starbird so we had a chance to try it out at the Sunnyvale location for the first time. We ordered the classic tender box (4 pcs) @ $14.97 with Truffle Fries +$3 and the Cabo Crunch Salad @$13.77 and two fountain drinks. Our total for two people was with small tip was $47.28 The service was good placing the order at the counter, we didn't use the self service kiosk. I felt the chicken tenders were a bit too salty. The portions were reasonable, but not mind blowing. The overall flavor of the tenders was just ok. No better than Popeyes. The salad was ok, but the vegetables felt and tasted a bit aged, not super crispy or fresh. There was also way too much cubed Jicama which detracted from the overall taste making it a bit sour. The truffle fries were decent, as were the nice selection of fountain drinks. I'd say overall for a place that has made its mission to be a disrupter in the chicken space, again, it was not mind blowing as we anticipated it should be. The store itself wasn't that clean either, making our first experience just ok. I think I'm being generous with three stars, but it's barely a three star experience. I don't really feel it's worth going back honestly unless they make the food experience a bit better and can keep the place cleaner. There was also no hot (or even warm) water in the bathroom to wash my hands. read more

Starbird Chicken - Receipt of lunch - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

5 star spot! Affordable chicken shack that offers sandwhiches, tenders, fries, and nuggets. Simple menu. Fast casual style. Chicken sandwich was juicy, tangy and crispy. The fries were the perfect balance of salty, seasoned, and crunchy. Prices are amazing for the quality. If you're looking for an easy meal, something quick on the go or a non-frills spot for your next family meal, check out Starbird! read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Ordered takeout so review is on food quality only. I ordered the green goddess salad with extra nuggets on the side. Loved that I could order 4 nuggets which was the right amount to add. Overall the food was really filling and I liked having the chicken in the salad and separate. The bad was the chicken. I had heard amazing things about their chicken but it really disappointed. The chicken was dry and the batter was pretty thick and not tasty. Without any sauce it was bad. The truffle aioli redeemed the chicken a little but not enough. read more

Starbird Chicken - Green Goddess Cobb - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came here because they advertise gluten free fried chicken. I asked the staff about the menu as I noticed that their chicken wings aren't marked as gluten free nor are their churros, but their chicken nuggets, tenders and fries are marked as gluten free. I have Celiac and depend on accurate information to make safe choices when eating as I can consume NO gluten whatsoever. Not even a crumb. The staff completely struggled through answering if they used a shared fryer or not. The fries are cooked in a shared fryer with churros. Cooking fries in the same fryer with the oil that has been used to cook churros is like claiming that cooking pasta in water used to boil shellfish is safe for people with a shellfish allergy. The staff member said if he had Celiac he wouldn't risk it. This same staff member said that they use a shared fryer but the chefs do something to make it gluten free, which is simply not possible unless they're changing the oil and scrubbing down the fryer between orders, which isn't a thing. Another staff member chimed in saying that they use a shared fryer for the wings and the tenders, but that it's okay because they cook the wings in the morning first. What? Not only would that guarantee that the oil is contaminated, they're precooking wings? Either this restaurant is falsely advertising gluten free items (people who can't consume aren't "friendly" to gluten) putting people who need to eat gluten free for medical reasons at serious risk of injury, or this restaurant has completely failed in training their staff how to explain their product and their safety protocols to customers. Either way, 1 star. Visited: October 2023 read more

Starbird Chicken - Menu October 2023 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Went back to starbird chicken for the giant salad. This salad is massive and great value for the price you pay. Got the cop salad which came with an egg and Gorgonzola cheese, which I said not to put in it but they put in it anyway so I had to pick it out as much as I could. The green goddess sauce was good. It was like two or three chicken tenders in here. It was nice and crispy. satisfied and will be back. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The food was great, great vibe, but the trash bin too small? overall great experience.

Seems like the quality has decreased. 2 stars for the ease of the app. Ordering and picking up food was easy and on-time. I ordered the Elote salad, which was pretty good. Along with the truffle fries, which were soso, a little soggy, but probably due to taking out and not dining in, where they would have been fresh. And lastly I ordered the Starbird 2.0 sandwhich, which was inedible. The chicken was super dry and stingy. It tasted like it had been over cooked and/left out for a while and reheated. The sandwich ended up in the garbage. My main issue was when I called to ask for a refund. I spoke with the manager letting him know my sandwich was bad and would like my money back for that item. He seemed to not have much concern about my experience and gave no apology. I was then told to leave my phone number so the next time I visit I can let the cashier know that I have store credit there for a free meal/item. This just seemed unreliable and I had to ask again and explain that I just want a refund. He replied hesitantly saying it'll take 7-10 days and I told him that's fine. He said ok he can give me a refund and that it'll take 7-10 and then he hung up on me... I called back right away and asked for some sort of confirmation or if it would show credit on my app, he said if I don't see it in 10 days call back. So I guess we'll see I hope calling in with a concern can be a bit more friendly. It sucks having crap food followed by a poor conversation, feeling rushed away, and hung up on. read more

Starbird Chicken - Elote Chop Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came here earlier today with my kids after church and had a great experience. Honestly, this place is way better than Chick filA. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the salads are a must try. On top of that, the manager was super nice, we had a short conversation and found out he's Catholic like us, which made the visit feel even more welcoming. We'll definitely be back. read more

Starbird has the best chicken salads! Even better than some sit down restaurants, in my opinion. They are vibrant, full of flavor, and packed with fresh veggies. Their Thai ginger salad is now my go-to, since they've 86'd the blue cheese and buffalo salad (it was awesome- please bring it back)! They also used to have the best tater tots!! They aren't featured, but they still have them. So good. Tip: they have Starbird gift cards at Costco at a discounted rate. Grab the gift cards there to save yourself some money. The parking there is pretty limited, so for most it's easier to order through an app. read more

I always order the Thai Chicken Salad and House Fries with Truffle Aioli sauce! It's so delicious and perfect for splitting this meal into two portions. FOOD [5/5] ---------------- + Thai Chicken Salad [5/5] Comes with two sauces, some sort of spicy red sauce & a thick creamy sauce. They are both equally delicious! The salad comes with a great portion of greens and chicken. The chicken is always cooked really well -- crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. + House Fries [5/5] The fries themselves are pretty good quality but the SAUCE!! Amazing! It's super delicious and doesn't have an overwhelming truffle flavor. read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai Chicken Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Full of flavor chicken wings and they are the size they are supposed to be. The salads are also my favorite and the truffle fries delish! read more

Starbird Chicken - Truffle Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

To be honest, it's just not that great of chicken sandwich and if I'm going out of my way for a good chicken sandwich, I wouldn't say that this place beats out anything even Chick-fil-A. Service was fine when ordering and the branding and bags and stuff all looks great. Looks like they spent more on the marketing than they did on actually producing a good chicken sandwich. read more