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    The Chickenburger

    2.6 (106 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
    Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE CHICKENBURGER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ground zero
    Ben B.

    The fact that chickens die, just to end up at this place, is probably the most tragic thought I can think of at the moment. I ate here during burger week last year. I believe they had some sort of taco themed burger, and it wasn't bad. It wasn't the best burger id had, but certainly not the worst. Was meaning to try this place again on a regular day and unfortunately that day was today. I grabbed a chicken burger with fries while my fiance got the clam strips and a cheeseburger. I opened the bag to see 2 tiny little wrapped bags inside which ended up being the burgers. I took out my burger and was disappointed already. I expected a grilled patty or even a breaded patty. Nope. Just shredded chicken. I opened the buns and inside was a massacre. No sauce, no lettuce/tomato, no seasoning, no cheese. Literally just shredded chicken in a shitty bun. I googled them to see if maybe that's how they're supposed to come, because I was thinking they forgot my ingredients. Yep, that's just how they serve them. Dry chicken and bread tasted bland, and the fries were likely McCain. Boring. Fiancé's burger was miniature and bland as well. If you are someone who recommends this place, I shame you. This is the kind of food I'd put together from the fridge 3 days after a chicken dinner, high and drunk at 2am.. though something I'd make from chicken scraps would probably still be better.

    Shawna D.

    The Chicken Burger, what can you say other than Good! This is a must for a one time for sure. It is always packed. There is the line for the people who want to order and sit in the car to eat. Then the other line is for the ones like us, who want to take advantage of the decor, jump back to Happy Days, I expected The Fonz to walk through the door. For .25 you can listen to a tune on the Jukebox. You will find some of he oldies on there. It was a mixed crowd that day, old , young, and the in between, me. The chicken burger's were plentiful that day and I notice the cheese burgers looked pretty slamin. That will be on the menu for next time. You can get a meal deal for $8.00, comes with a chicken burger , fries or onion rings and drink. We actually substituted the drink for a milkshake. All was good!

    Temperature is, in fact, not the deciding factor.
    Hilary K.

    Steamed diced chicken in gooey white buns - something so simple, and yet. The stuff of dreams. All Haligonians refer reverentially to The Chickenburger, with good reason. Their fries are also DELICIOUS, as well as their milkshakes. Not bad little burgers, either. The soup is good - I ask for not too much stuff so I basically have a side of broth for dipping etc. Don't even think of trying the new chicken poutine. Tastes like change - eulch. I also saw a sign for whole wheat buns. Wheat the F****... The jukebox is now free, which makes me feel ambivalent...What of asking mom for 8 quarters and totally bogarting the joint with Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves, Suspicious Minds, etc? In a tranquil sense of mourning for the "Old Chickenburger" (pre airport branch, pre whole wheat options pre My Teens) I played Willie Nelson's Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. It felt right.

    Burger week goodness
    Ashlee F.

    This review is entirely based on the Burger Week burger they had featured - wow! I am not one to mix meats (this had beef & chicken) but everything about this burger simply sounded so perfect to me. Pineapple, jalapeño, soft bun; a whole lotta yum! I hope they either make this an everyday thing and run it as a special sometime soon; it was that good!

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    Lynn R.

    We tried the Chicken Burgers for the first time last weekend and had a great experience. The vintage settings - bar stools, jukebox, coke ads etc. were so awesome! We could not resist trying their milkshakes - chocolate for me, vanilla for him. Thick, cream & delicious. Food-wise, I opted for the original chicken burger and it was also great. My husband had a double cheeseburger & fries. Some of the best "fast food" that we've had in a while.

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    cheryl d.

    WOW! What a great place! I felt as if I was living back in the 50's when I went to this restaurant! The Chicken Burger has been around since the 1940's and it's the oldest drive in restaurant in Canada. Other than a few renovations, the restaurant still looks the way it did 50 years ago. They have a lot of old pictures hanging and it is incredibly how much it hasn't changed! When I first heard of the Chicken Burger, I thought it was going to be a deep friend, breaded chicken burger....NOPE! It is real chicken that is chopped and steamed between a fresh bun. I ordered 2 chicken burgers (not that big) and an order of onion rings and a famous chocolate shake. WOW! I was stuffed to the brim (I think the shake put me over) and it was yummmmy! It was costly compared to other fast food restaurants I've been to, but totally worth it. I will definitely continue to eat at the Chicken Burger. Apparently, it's a famous stop for travellers and bikers and folks with antique cars. It is pretty popular in the summertime and is quite the 'hangout' for adults. They have many tables outside so it would be a great place to stop for a shake and a bit to eat on a hot day.

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    3 months ago

    The chicken burgers still taste the same to me but they don't give you a combo now on your birthday lol

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    26 days ago

    Never had a good meal here. Service is slow. I don't understand why its still in business tbh

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    Review Highlights - The Chickenburger

    “Walk up to the window get a chicken burger, fries or rings, soft drink and enjoy.”

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    Charger Gourmet Burger - The V. O. L. T. poutine.

    Charger Gourmet Burger

    3.3(18 reviews)
    12.9 km•Eastern Passage

    My wife and I ate there yesterday, this was only the second time, the first was when they first…read moreopened. I don't remember the first time as being anything to remember. This trip was different because the food was incredible. That was the best cheeseburger I've had in the HRM. Even the bun was perfect to hold it all together. The first place I've found that knows how to cook home fries they're crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Both of our meals,my wife got a poutine and I got the cheeseburger with fries and we split a pop came to less than $21.00 that's right two can dine on fresh food for less than a million. The woman that was serving us was very polite and really wanted to know if we liked our food. She made it a great experience. The restaurant looks like every other fast food place on the inside, but it was clean. A secret that can't be beat, a homemade large burger for that price I'll be back, my new favourite burger joint.

    Tried Charger through Uber eats tonight- very happy as they had a few specials on- buy 1 item get 1…read morefree- so I ordered that for my son who loves chicken fingers n fries and I ordered the 2 for 1 cheese and a burger/ poutine combo- The burger was super fresh and good/ my son said he loved the fries- yeah home made baby!- and the poutine was good- I only wish they included a sauce for the cake but that's ok! I ordered 1 pop but they gave 2- maybe to make up if no bottle? anyway was nice to do that! Definitely will get again from here -

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    Iron Rooster - Beijing wrap

    Iron Rooster

    3.5(15 reviews)
    11.5 km•Downtown Halifax

    A good downtown food scene has lots of different options - different ethnicities, styles and price…read morepoints - to cater to the equally varied tastes and needs of people. I was wanting a quick bite before meeting coworkers for a drink, and Iron Rooster fit the bill. The store was quiet for a Friday evening, and the lone staff member doubled as both server and cook. The menu is somewhat lean (figuratively speaking, as it's more vegetable-adverse than KFC!), with familiar fried chicken items like wings, drumsticks, house-made popcorn chicken, strips and a chicken burger. Sides are equally deep fried and brown. I wish the menu would lean more into more obviously Asian versions of fried chicken, but a couple such options do show up, with the Beijing chicken wrap and a curry chicken bowl (effectively karaage don). I ended up going with Combo Meal A, which gives you the option of a chicken burger or the Beijing wrap, and fries or a couple chicken wings. Unsurprisingly, I went for the wrap and did not double down on chicken, opting for the fries instead. I was eating-in, so my food came as it was ready. The fries came in the now very common, mini-deep-fryer basket, with a decent amount of golden brown fries filling it. They were crispy-coated, so a bit of a cop-out in this golden age of hand-cut fries, but hey, they were still wonderfully crisp, hot and fluffy! Oh, and I got a garlic seasoning on them as well, so they had some more oomph. The wrap soon followed, rolled up in paper that has some very cute branding! It wasn't huge, with a couple chicken strips, pickled cucumber, green onion, and a sweet and salty, teriyaki-esque sauce. The flavours all kind of worked though, and the pliable wrap (not sure what its origins were, as it seemed too stretchy to be a standard wheat tortilla) held up well. The chicken's crispness suffered from the sauce and self-steaming, but these things happen. My second visit had me stopping in before a trivia night with friends, and this time I went for the half-sized portion of Cornish hen, once again getting fries for my side. There were a few takeout orders ahead of me in the queue, but it wasn't too long of a wait. My basket of fries came out first, and the crispy coating and garlic seasoning were just as good as last time. It was a bit longer for my chicken, but it was worth it. The batter was good and crispy, the meat tender and juicy, and it was an ongoing battle between my hunger and self-preservation instinct from the hot-out-of-the-fryer chicken. Interestingly, the chicken is cooked as one solid piece, as being broken down into its constituent parts would have made for a better coating-to-meat ratio, and it would cook quicker too. My chosen side sauce of honey garlic added further flavour and a contrasting hit of sweetness. Service on both visits was very friendly and helpful. Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch for fried chicken, and Iron Rooster has got your fix.

    Themis restaurant had great fried chicken options. The dry seasoned and breaded spicy chicken wings…read morewere very tasty. They also make excellent popcorn chicken. The people at the restaurant were very helpful when explaining the menu and made good recommendations. I will be back if I am the area.

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    Iron Rooster - Counter area, with Asian pantry goods and knick knacks for sale

    Counter area, with Asian pantry goods and knick knacks for sale

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    The Chickenburger - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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