The Good: great tasting chicken: Danielle had the chicken & waffles and i had a 4 piece meal w/ fried Brussel sprouts. we both agreed that the chicken was delicious and perfectly fried/crispy. the chicken fingers were also huge. i was worried that 4 chicken fingers wasn't going to be enough to fill me up but i was full by the time I'd eaten 2. each finger was the width of 2 fingers you'd get somewhere else. beverage options: i'm diabetic so i stick to diet/zero sugar sodas or teas. not only did they have diet pepsi, but had diet dr. pepper as well. score! and that cold soda was needed... The Bad (or Bad-ish): Howlin Sauce: incredibly hot/spicy for just a sriracha based sauce. i eat lots of hot and spicy dishes. it wasn't that it tasted bad - in fact, quite the opposite - but it scorched my tongue like nothing has in a while. No Chill (ha): Danielle's chicken and waffles was swimming in syrup so by her waffles were soggy as hell by the time she'd finished. she still loved the meal and just said she'd ask for it on the side next time. Messy: when we arrived, we saw a number of parties leaving one after another. i assume this would be the reason that most of the tables were covered in dirty dishes and empty cups and glasses. since you order at the counter and seat yourself, servers are not around to check on you or the state of the restaurant. so, tables remained messy for a little while before they were cleaned up. Ordering: i don't like the ordering at the counter and lack of server service. the place doesn't look to be set up that way. you'd think there would be servers as it's kinda like a larger bar. instead you order, sit, wait for your food and you're on your own. it's a little like BW3 was back in the day. Slow: seemed to take a long time for chicken fingers. not a huge deal, but i wouldn't have guessed it'd take so long. i don't want to give the impression, though, that it was more bad than good. the food definitely outweighed the negatives. it's a long way from home but i'd go back for sure. i'd like to try some wings and some other sides as well as some of their appetizers. read more

So- we order howlin bird often. We also eat inside with family. Got carry out tonight - everything was yummy except-- we ordered the buffalo chicken quesadilla. It was literally like Frank's hot sauce mixed with some chicken that hanging around waiting to be used. There was nothing special about this quesadilla and certainly not worth 14.00$ !! Very disappointing effort. read more

We love the Howlin Bird, it's are favorite local restaurant to go to for a casual night out. Our last trip we stop in for .50 cent wing day. I got their buffalo wings and my wife got the Thai Chili Wings, we also ordered and shared the brusselsprouts and an order of tater tots. Great service and great family that owns and operates the restaurant. Support small business. If you haven't been to The Bird, give them a shot. read more

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The food here was amazingly prepared, very good chicken I got the Nashville tocos and the campfire loaded fries I definitely recommend. Service is very simple go in and order at the front then go grab a seat. The ambiance is very nice they have a bar inside, they have some TVs for sports entertainment, good music as well. 9/10 definitely recommend read more

The Howlin Bird - Nashville chicken tocos - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

I got this from the food truck. The chicken sandwich with moist, flavorful, and delicious. The Mac & cheese was unique for sure and cheesy. The food truck service was friendly and enthusiastic. read more

The Howlin Bird - O.G Chicken Sandwich with mac &cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

The food overall was good. The chicken tenders are huge! The 1/2 chicken was juicy, but I would love a little more seasoning and that goes for the chicken tenders (breading) as well. Fries were well seasoned. Coleslaw was creamy, would like a little more flavor with that too, not sure what is missing. Loved the season and butter flavor on the rolls, they were nice and hot. We had the honey mustard and garlic parmesan dipping sauces which were tasty. They do have others to choose from. The atmosphere is cool. Small bar area to eat and get a drink at. The service was great. The people that work there are super friendly, patient and can tell you all about the menu if you have any questions. I will definitely be back to try something new! read more

The Howlin Bird - 1/2 chicken, fries, coleslaw and roll. - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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Let me just start by saying this place is great. On Tuesday's they have $6 dollar sandwiches, well it's just 2 of the signature chicken sandwiches. This menu is something else. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was great, very attentive and explained everything to me, even how they cook the fries in a beef bouillon but only on Tuesdays because the Vegetarian customers don't agree with it. Which tells me they must have a huge vegetarian crowd(at a chicken place?). Anyways the fries that came with the Nashville chicken sandwich were amazaballs... and I don't usually get fries, ever. I also order 2 sets of wings, they have traditional and boneless, I went with the bone-in, Nashville rub, it's not just a rub it's saucy, and the Parm/ garlic,. They came out hot/temp, so I ate the sandwich first and piled my coleslaw on-top and it's a soft roll type bun, and poured ranch on some bites cause it has some kick. And the coleslaw came out in a 2 cup container not a little dish, I ate it the whole meal and it was really good. I, half way through, asked the bartender if I could get one of the homemade lemonade that's in the back, that he mention to me, I did not see it at the soda fountain or on the menu. They have a full bar also. I was told the lemonade can be made blueberry or strawberry, I just got the strait up lemonade and it was great, served in a to go cup. And I like lemonade and root-beer, but they just have Barq's root-beer. I got there at about 5 and they have half priced appetizers from 3-6 and they change from day to day. They have a whole menu devoted to "The bird" you can get it whole, half, qtr, and on Wednesday they have .50c wings and they told me they sell out every Wednesday! I can believe it. They have a bunch of different sides, I wanted Mac and cheese but I already ordered for 2 people. I have to say when I sat down the bartender told me to hang on so he could re-wipe my spot. The place is pretty big and they have a downstairs party room you can rent out, with its own bathrooms, the bathrooms upstairs are clean and filled with toiletry, that's a good sign coming from me, bathrooms are a must. Especially if you're eating with your fingers for most of the meal. I would recommend anybody who likes wings and just plain chicken and fixens, this is your place. I just get a little confused on when to go, when they cook the fries in the same oil as the chicken. Tuesdays I think. Because the fries, wow. I stand by this place, check it out! read more

Well we were looking for someplace new to try to take our old neighbor to as he loves chicken. What a good find. It is an easy drive from Akron where we live. (35 minute drive) My husband & I decided to split the 5 piece chicken strip platter. Yummy, yummy, yummy! Plenty of food for the two of us to spit. Loved the coleslaw, just the right amount of sweet tang flavor. We loved the garlic Parmesan dipping sauce & the honey mustard was good too! Our neighbor had the half of chicken platter & had plenty to take home with him. The two gentlemen servers were energetic, enthusiastic & friendly. Service was very good & environment upbeat with a sports bar-feel. We'll be back. read more

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This was a repeat trip to the Howlin Bird on a Sunday for the same purchase that we tried about a year ago. This food experiment was not the same as this place overwhelmingly surprised me on my first visit for brunch. The Blueberry pancakes in the past were amazing. This time, it was like someone went in and replaced the entire previous cooking staff which might have happened. These pancakes were not fit for consumption as they were 'gummy' cakes. They're were so horrible there was only one attempt at a bite-fool. My wife didn't even touch her eggs as there was an apparent oil drizzled on them. The wings were amazing, but that was it. I guess we just paid over $64 dollars for twelve wings and soda pop. Our experiment on consumer consistency doesn't seem to be working out. Now that there is another comparative location, we can check more closely if there is a human capital issue or process issue. We really want to see you do well and your pancakes use to be my second favorite compared to Crackle Barrel. Now they are the bottom of the barrel. read more

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Stopped in when in canton for football....yelped best burgers around - it led us here! The chicken, the burgers and oh wow the salads!! Alll delicious! Everyone was super friendly and helpful and the vibe is casual! read more

The Howlin Bird - That's some serious lemonades Lemonade Regular Strawberry Lemonade - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

I really like the chicken sandwiches and wings here. All the rules they post are just silly. And the lady that continues to remind me of the rules when I order/pay "as a reminder" is equally as annoying. It's like they are super concerned that all their customers are going to steal from them. Very odd. Food is good though and I love wing night. read more

The Howlin Bird - Why not just raise your prices versus acting like you're running a kindergarten? - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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It was just ok. I usually only go to full service restaurants so I was a bit disappointed to see they didn't have table service. We ordered the Cajun tater tots, I love Cajun and some heat but these were literally covered in spices to the point they were almost black, way too spicy to enjoy. The chicken and waffles were ok, nothing to rave about. The salmon ironically was good which I don't think is what this restaurants speciality is. It wasn't a terrible lunch by any means but it also didn't stand out. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

we have actually had some pretty decent experiences here in the past. However, our most recent experience was deeply disappointing. We ordered Birria tacos, chicken tacos, two orders of wings and nacho supreme on a Thursday night. The Beria tacos were dry and slightly burnt on the outside and the consume was extremely salty. The chips were stale, the chicken was rubbery across the board, and some of the wings appeared undercooked. We will probably give them another shot in the future based on past experiences, but we ended up throwing most of this food away. read more

Outstanding chicken! Various tasty sauces. Simple breading with great seasoning. Monday was free milkshake day with purchase of tender meal, yay whata surprise! Nashville hot is serious spicy, good flavor but heed the warning. Mac n cheese was creamy and not overly cheesy flavor, very yummy. Best chicken we've had at any of the comparable fast dining restaurants. Should also note very generous portions at a fair price. We'll have two meals out of this based on what we took home. Good beer options and bar to boot with a friendly helpful staff! We'll come back next time we visit. read more

Staff and aura are great! Wings are on point. They are on the smaller size but crispy with a juiced up meaty filling. Wednesday is the best day to go for wing night. Load up boys! My wife says I'm a wing snob... so... she's probably right. read more

Great find on recent trip to Canton. A true local gem. If I find myself in Canton again I will definitely stop again read more

The Howlin Bird - OG Chicken Sandwich and tots - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

Went for dinner on a Thursday. The place was decently busy. You order at the counter by the door and wait for delivery. We ordered a pretzel, chicken and waffles, and a chicken tenders plate with mac n cheese. The pretzel is indeed giant. But it was also stale and cold. So we left it. Food came out fast, but it wasn't hot, more luke warm. Chicken and waffles are good, but there is ALOT of syrup. The waffles were soggy, and so was the chicken breading. So sweet and rich. Next time, I would get the sauce on the side. The chicken tenders were giant and juicy. The accompanying sauces were good. We tried the sweet Thai chili, white house, and garlic parmesan. The mac n cheese was disappointing. It's almost good but just doesn't make it. Sauce is decent, but it's soupy, and it's missing something to break up the richness and make it more of a dynamic flavor profile. Ooh look at me using my Food Network training. Either way, we didn't love it and left most of it. Service was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Won't rush my way back but wouldnt say no if asked. read more

Awesome wings and great service!!! You won't be disappointed. Out of towners so stoped in for lunch, sat at the bar, enjoyed the beer and atmosphere! read more

Food was delicious. The dinner rolls were rich, savory and warm, the chicken was crispy to perfection. The lighting and staff was amazing read more

Great Service, very friendly. Food was Great! Very clean place..our family really enjoyed eating here. read more

We placed a quick online order to eat on the road after visiting the First Ladies National Historic Site. My order was ready 11 minutes before the estimated pickup time (estimate was 25 minutes). Parking is in large lot behind the restaurant - be aware that Google maps makes you try to enter the parking lot through an old driveway that's now blocked with bollards. We only got one dish since we weren't that hungry: O.G. Chicken Sandwich ($14) + Upgrade to Loaded Fries ($3.50) - The fries were nicely salted and still remained a bit crisp even though they had been steaming for a couple of minutes in the takeout container. Because we had a takeout order, the loaded fry sauce came in an 8oz container on the side, making it really easy to dip the fries instead of having to eat with a fork. The sauce was cheesy and milky, with sweet caramelized onions, bacon, green onion and with a texture more like fondue than nacho cheese. Very good fries. The sandwich comes with two pieces of fried chicken that tasted well brined and heavily black peppered. The chicken had a perfect crisp and with the additional crunchy pickles and chewy brioche bun resulted in a great sandwich. Some horseradish sauce came in a 2oz container on the side that complemented the sandwich well. I would definitely visit again if I'm ever in the area again. Next time getting that fried chicken, biscuit and gravy monstrosity if they have it. read more

The Howlin Bird - Loaded Fry Sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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The food here is awesome! I was a little surprised that you have to order food at the counter before you can be seated. The people are very kind. I selected the Reuben special, but then I regretted not getting some of that awesome chicken. There weee seven in our group and they had everything from pancakes, to chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles. Huge portions! We will be back. read more

The Howlin Bird - Reuben sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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I came for wing Wednesday and as soon as i got my wings they were completely cold to the point that the inside was still frozen and they didn't offer a refund read more

Fast casual with sit down style food. The menu is overwhelming but the staff can help you pick. We got the regular tenders with sweet potato fries which were great. The sauces were Ok-- very similar so wouldn't recommend both the howlin and the garlic next time. Also very thick. Then the blt salad was huge! Really good with crispy chicken and all the fixings. The ranch could have been better but good enough. Service was a bit slow so we couldn't finish our meal due to the next commitment however they have self serve boxes. No changing table in the bathroom- beware. However We would be back again in the future! read more

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The food is good, but don't try to order online through their website. If you use it your order never goes through. Talked with the restaurant directly , they didn't seem too concerned about it. Fatal mistake. Good food with no customer service, a pass. read more

Good Food, great Beer! Wonderful special on Tuesdays and such a lovely people serving.

Yeah this place still rules! Love the Nashville Hot chicken and waffles and could get this every time. I split it with my wife and it was the perfect portion! read more

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One word: BRUNCH! we came here on Sunday and we both got the chicken and waffles, I got the Nashville/spicy style and definitely would just get the regular next time, when they say it's spicy they mean it! It was good but just overpowering. We got the mimosa flight and a Bloody Mary, prices are a little high it was $51 total for two people but the quality is good! Definitely going back on their $5 chicken sandwhich night! read more

The Howlin Bird - Mimosa flight and chicken and Nashville Style Chicken N Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

Yum! The table was a little sticky but the staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Will be back for sure. read more

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Visiting from New York and looking for a good burger. Employee at counter was really friendly and helpful. One of the best burger / fries combos I've had. Nice room. Will come back on my next trip. Already recommended to family living in Canton. read more

The Howlin Bird - Single burger with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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Yummy! Great food, welcoming and festive atmosphere (Christmas time) and unique but effective service. You order right when you walk-in. We were a party of 4 and absolutely no line so had time to look at the menu but if it's busy I would recommend to review the menu first so you aren't waiting at the entrance. The nashville chicken and waffles was the perfect balance of a flavorful spice with the sweet maple syrup. Wings we iiiight nothing I'd rave about but if you're craving them they'll hit the spot. Burgers were delicious. Sweet potato fries--classic. Highly recommend if you're looking for this type of food. I am indifferent about the service style, probably covid-related. Didn't hate it but wasn't entirely a fan either. read more

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Been wanting to try this place out for a while and finally picked up a take-out order today. The ordering process was pretty easy and a link on their website goes to a site called "chow-now". You can use Apple Pay from your phone which is pretty convenient. The food was outstanding. We got the medium flock which included a rotisserie chicken, chicken fingers and 4 sides. The rotisserie was very tender much more so than anything you could get at BJs or Sam's club. The chicken fingers aren't what you think about when hearing the term....it's more of good pieces of white meat chicken breaded and fried. For the sides; we really enjoyed the mac and cheese, rolls were good, however, the coleslaw was just so-so. Recommend trying them out. They do have a decent dining room with full bar if you prefer a sit down meal instead of take-out. read more

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An upscale breakfast, chicken tender/sandwich place. I found it a little pricey ($4 for regular coffee) but the food was good and the portions were generous. You place your order at the counter and they will bring the food to your table. Staff is friendly. read more

The Howlin Bird - Blueberry pancake stack - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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Yelp is the best. I have yet to go to a place based on reviews and not walked out with a grin in my face

Dining room was busy so we ordered 2 salads with chicken to go. We ordered the original NOT SPICY but the chicken pieces were spicy. It was not worth the value barely edible read more

I'm a big fan of this place especially when you need a lot of food. Their Small Flock Meal is now a go to for me if I'm trying to help out by supplying a meal. I've taken it to the hospital for some hungry friends and it was a huge hit. It's nice for get togethers because they let you do 1/2 hot & 1/2 regular tenders so everyone is happy. It's ready quickly and in an easy to carry box and stays warm longer than you'd expect. Everyone I've ever dealt with there is helpful and super nice. read more

Good chicken strips and fries. I don't like saucy Mac so I'd skip it next time. Order and counter type place.

Food was good but pricey for what you get. Service was good, but not a full service restaurant.

We adore the Bird! My wife & I have been multiple times, but we were in there last weekend & had Tyson as our bar tender, whom was an absolute joy. We've had Max before to who is cool. But, Tyson was very conventional, playful, & attentive. Seemed to have a real passion for Mixology. Really, everything you'd want in a bartender. I only have a few minor gripes about the Bird, but it's an amazing restaurant outside of that. The food is always top notch, & the portions are generous. Never been disappointed by anything I've ordered. My only real complaint is that there is no table service, so if you want service you have to sit at the bar. I'm dreading the day I show up & there isn't any room at the bar. That aside, I wish there was a Bird in my town. Speaking of, I heard a rumor that the Bird was looking to expand. There are a handful of locations in Alliance that could work! The real gold mine would be the empty lots around Mount Union, next to Papa Gyros & across from the Methodist Church. But, they would have to stay open later than the Canton location if they really wanted to take advantage of the college population. That aside, there are other open buildings/lots on State Street. read more

Love love love. Best chicken and waffles I have ever had. The syrup on them was so tasty, had a little kick. read more

The Howlin Bird - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Canton, Ohio

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