The best way I can describe this little hole in the wall is a chicken shack in the middle of a backyard which happens to have seating. There's also a Mexican spot in case you don't want tacos here or something as well as a bar in the same weird location. I would call it bizarre but also fun. The first time I came here was soon after they were supposed to open and the guy wasn't there and as there is likely still only one person working there, you might need to get another lunch instead. The menu here is jerk chicken related options including a chicken taco (what) along with some Asian inspired sides of all things (even more what.) The jerk chicken I had was moist but it lacked a bit of spice to be truly called jerk chicken outside of the skin. It was perfectly fine. I also ordered a side which was the soy-glazed rutabaga with charred scallion and chili dark sesame which was $7. This messy delicious side dish was better than the chicken being much more well flavored with a bit of heat in back and plenty of sour and sweetness. I also had an iced tea which was $3 which was slightly fruity and it was fine also. I find rating and writing about this place a bit weird as the side was good enough to be at a really good restaurant. If the jerk was as good as the side, I would recommend the place more. Guy in front is nice. Hope they do well but it's a weird location (at least it's close to Smith.) 3.something. read more

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Great waitress Tanya. Great food Next time in vegas will be hifg on my list. Fried chicken so good read more

A couple of weeks ago, a colorful food stand appeared on the corner of Smith & Pacific, behind the Blank Street Coffee stand. The sign says YARDBIRD. That and the colors painted on the container (and also the menu) say jerk chicken. I like jerk chicken. I also walk by this corner 25 times a week, and I'm glad I finally checked it out. There's a nice deck back there, with a few mismatched tables, and classic rock blasting out of an old radio. It was 11:55 am, and although the sign said they opened at noon, the guy sitting out front in an apron was ready to go. His name is Alan, and he seems like a New York original, in the best way. Quick wits, no nonsense, ready with a joke, but also a little salty...but in the best way. I'd imagine it's his jerk chicken stand. I asked a couple of questions, and ended up getting a 1/4 jerked chicken with curry pickles, rice and peas, and greens. They're listed individually, but Alan gave me a bit of each, and said we could call it a lunch special. It was all delicious. The chicken was juicy and smoky. It was cut in three pieces (bone in, skin on) with some heat that creeped up on you. I amped it up with a generous amount of the mango hot sauce that Alan is justifiably proud of. The pickles were sharp and flavorful. The greens weren't collard like I expected, but brighter and raw. The rice and peas were a good base to cool it all down, but I squirted a ton of that hot sauce on them too. By the end of it, I was sweating a little from the spice, which is how it should be after you eat some jerk chicken. I'm gonna come back and eat it again soon. read more

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O M G! If you are looking for some good food come here!! I was blown away with the flavor of everything I ate here. I left so full and so satisfied , you could roll me out of there. To start off , their turmeric, ginger juice was so beautiful and tasted so delicious. Then I had the briscuit biscuits and omgg they were sooooo flavorful. It was so delicious . The hashbrowns complimented it so well, and came with a sort of aioli sauce that was perfection. My husband had the huevos rancheros and they were very good as well ! I can't wait to head to the beach to eat here again! read more

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Stopped by for breakfast burritos and YUMMM. There's a choice of vegetarian, bacon, or spicy sausage. I did the spicy sausage and added some of the Caribbean Hot sauce. It gave it a nice extra kick :) This stand opens at 8am everyday and I'll be sure to stop by again soon for breakfast and/or lunch. read more

Yardbird - spicy sausage breakfast burrito - Chicken Shop Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cool outdoor place on smith st serving mostly jerk chicken. I got the 1/2 chicken and sauteed greens. Both were very good with generous portions. Hot sauce was also tasty. Will be back. read more

Yardbird - Jerk chicken and sauteed greens - Chicken Shop Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I almost don't want anyone to know how great this place is. We stumbled upon this spot just walking around and saw this chill vibe of the back yard and decided to give it a shot. My hubby had the jerk chicken tacos & I had the red bean & feta tacos (minus the feta bc Im vegan) with a side of rice & peas and it was all AMAZING! We met Alan (the owner or chef ?) Who was very zen & chill and welcoming. We can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu! What a gem! read more

Yardbird - Chicken Shop Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

New look. New vibe. Super cool spot. You can now enter the Airstream and listen to music. Watch a game on the flatscreen. Came for a drink on a chill weeknight before I ordered dinner to take home. The food currently offered is Mexican and we were super happy. Great overall authentic. read more

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Somewhat novel space. Outdoor seating surrounded by a few trailers - food served from one and another is a small bar. Food is decent but limited. Service was OK. For most people, this might work best as a beer garden with solid food. read more

I'm giving it 2 stars bc the outdoor space is cute and the man who took the order also was the chef apparently, was nice but the food is definitely not authentic Jamaican. My bff and I who are both West Indian had high hopes bc we love a good jerk chicken, it definitely lacked flavor and heat, it was also very dry as well. The highlight was the small salad that came with it. The rice and bean concoction was also a big no for us. We barely ate the food and left, huge disappointment here read more

Was excited when I saw this pop up. The closest jerk chicken around here is 5th Avenue in park slope and it's an expensive Restaurant that charges close to $30 for jerk chicken. Got the 1/2 chicken and it was quite good. Served with a side of what I was told was jerk sauce but tasted more like hot sauce. was very good- more vinegar base than traditional jerk sauce though but I'm not the jerk police (or am I?). I did drink the remaining sauce if that tells you anything. Wouldn't mind the chicken a bit spicier but I thought it was very solid and saves me the trip of going to prospect lefferts gardens or crown heights for the well known jerk spots. Will go back and try sides next time and the soup. read more

Yardbird - Chicken Shop Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If your looking for great food and a very chill vibe, this is the place. I loved the pulled pork on a bun with a side of rice and beans. Pulled pork was cooked perfectly with a nice smoky taste. read more

Best goddamn jerk chicken I've ever stuffed in my gullet! The greens were sumptuous and garlicky and peas and rice savory and super satisfying. To top it off the house-made mango is the best secret sauce I ever had and the banana pudding is effin outta this world. Never, ever judge a book by its cover. Did I imagine I'd eat so well out of a shipping container? No, I did not. I was wowed. Do not miss this meal. read more

One of the best jerk chicken I've ever tasted. Peppas and Jamroc are great..but Yardbird is OUTSTANDING. I'm Christmas shopping in the area and I smell the aroma of Jerk. My stomach says immediately "Let's go now!". 15 minutes later we were pleased. I'm of Jamaican descent the only thing closer is if you go to the homeland..yeah Mon!! read more

I wanted to like this place. I'd walked past it so many times, and the outdoor dining space looked so cute, inviting, and spacious. But from the get-go, this was the worst, most uncomfortable dining experience I've ever had. First, the person working at the window was incredibly rude and openly stoned. He didn't greet me, even when I cheerfully said hello first, he just kind of looked at me in a very confused fashion as I stood at the window to order. When I told him my order, he didn't know one of the dishes I requested was on the menu (the cucumber salad). He exasperatedly sighed and had to come outside and look at the menu to see what I was talking about. He was swearing under his breath the whole time. Once he took my order, he didn't give me any instructions about paying, or if I should wait at the window or if they'd bring my food out to me. What he did do was shout very aggressively and loudly for who I suspect is the owner or manager. What ensued after was a very loud fight in the kitchen (with a lot of cursing and banging things around) between the employee who took my order and the manager -- we could hear every word. The employee shouted at the manager for not telling him he had put something new on the menu. The manager yelled at him for being unprepared. I also heard the manager yell at the employee preparing our food that what he was doing was wrong, that it wasn't going to fully cook the way he was doing it, that he wasn't tasting the food as we went along (and apparently, it tasted disgusting, as I heard the manager say when he went and tasted the food). This went on for the entire time they were cooking, which was about 15-20 minutes. When I got our food, there were still feathers attached to the chicken, and the meat didn't look 100% cooked. It didn't feel safe to eat, so we just threw it out. It also didn't feel safe to let them know how awful the service was, considering how poorly and maliciously they treated one another. My feedback to the restaurant if you'd like to stay in business -- please please please consider the importance of the full customer experience. Basic politeness goes a long way, and openly fighting is unbelievably inappropriate, unprofessional, and makes your customers so uncomfortable to the point where they never come back. read more

good food. good hot sauce condiment variety. good vibes. relaxed/chill outdoor space. cash only. def recommend. read more

Yardbird - Chicken Shop Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is delicious. The 1/2 jerk chicken with a bunch of sides and rice makes for a fantastic meal for two. Delicious and well worth a visit. Plus the new location is a lovely outdoor space. read more

Mama Mia!!! Are you kidding me? I had a good lunch. I came by and I don't know what else to say... Mama Mia! Hoho!

Got the half chicken w/ rice to go & took it to work for dinner....& it was tastyyyy. Good size portion of chicken for sure. (The 1/4 size probably would have been fine as well) Juicy, nice spice, & the sauce on the side was also very good. Rice solid. Breakfast is next for sure read more

I never write Yelp Reviews, I had to compose one after I had extreme vomiting and diarrhea after eating 1/2 chicken, vegetables, plate of pickles from this restaurant. Avoid this places, it gives you food poisoning! read more

I love this place. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. The owner seems to enjoy cooking and keeps adding interesting specials to the menu - he mad a split pea soup that was awesome. read more