Big's Chicken 4606 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Chicken restaurant · North Tabor

Big's Chicken 4606 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Chicken restaurant · North Tabor

4606 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Highlights

Down-home spot offering Alabama-style fried chicken in an eclectic space, plus outdoor dining.

4606 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213 Get directions

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"A go-to takeout spot for grilled chicken, salad, and jojos, frequented by Alan Akwai and his girlfriend." - Thom Hilton

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"With counter service locations on both sides of the greater Portland area, Big’s Chicken is known for its smoked Alabama-style chicken with “white gold” barbecue sauce, a tangy mayo-based condiment. Both spots also fry chicken thighs and jojos; one noteworthy menu development, available at happy hour, are the plates of jojos and shredded smoked chicken, smothered in creole gravy, and garnished with green onion, cotija, and white gold sauce." - Krista Garcia

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"Served with sides of giant jojos and house-made coleslaw, Alabama-style chicken is the headliner at this casual, Southern-rustic comfort food spot from Portland culinary legend Ben Bettinger. Available grilled or fried, the juicy house chicken starts off with a zesty Fresno pepper marinade before hitting the smoker, basted in Big’s “white gold” barbecue sauce. Dry spice-tossed wings and chicken sandwiches round out the menu, but really, it’s about the straight-up smoked birds. Fried mac and cheese bites, mashed potatoes, and a black-eyed pea salad serve as strong sides, available on their own or as a part of chicken combos." - Zoe Baillargeon

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"Big’s Chicken is a restaurant known for its Alabama-style barbecue birds, originally opened in April 2017 on NE Glisan in Portland after gaining popularity as the Five Napkin Chicken pop-up. It was established by the team behind Laurelhurst Market. The restaurant offered smoked-and-grilled chickens with a white Alabama-style barbecue sauce and jojos. However, it suffered a fire in the summer of 2017, causing it to close. It later reopened in Beaverton in 2018, continuing to serve its popular smoked chicken, pickles, and jojos. Big's Chicken is now returning to NE Glisan in Portland, moving into The Hutch tavern space, with a second location that will have 60 seats, a full liquor license, and the same menu as its Beaverton location." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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Nora G.

SerpAPI

Hello my foodie peeps! I just tried this place for lunch and it was so good! A friendly laid-back atmosphere didn't have time to eat there but enjoyed it on the take -out end. I'll definitely be back if I'm near the area working. I had their burger and their black eyed peas. Delicious! Thanks for guys for great customer service and making feel welcomed! :))

Jamie Jackson

SerpAPI

Bigs is AWESOME! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The chicken was perfection. Honestly, everything was perfection. I’ve had plenty of fried chicken in my life and this is one of the best I ever had. The fried Mac and cheese was crispy as well and not soggy at all. The covered Jojos had a great flavor to them. We were just there on Saturday and plan to go back this weekend as well. This will be a regular stop for us when in Portland I’m sure. I just wish I lived closer! I would spend way too much time and money here.

Shane Blair

SerpAPI

Cool atmosphere and great food! Lots of menu items so something for everyone, Beer is available fine in and to-go. Wings were nice and tender and juicy! Chicken sandwich was spicy and definitely flavorful. Jo-Jo potatoes were the bomb as well. They have lots of different sauces to go with everything. Would definitely come back next time we visit p-town.

Nekilof -

SerpAPI

I'm someone that's a spice wuss, and I got BURNED at Big's today. Whatever sauce they put on their jerk sandwich was enough to make my nose run, my eyes water, my mouth to burn, my ability to taste got demolished, and me to drink 64 oz of tea after one bite! I had to de-construct my huge sandwich (it was so large you couldn't fit it in your mouth fully assembled) & scrape off the hot sauce from what I could & avoid the parts of the sandwich too saturated in the sauce. I ended up eating only about half of the contents of the sandwich. The black eyed peas I chose as a side were swimming in oil. It's enough to do one of those Gordon Ramsey Kitchen Nightmare style dramatic oil pour outs! (meaning excessive amounts of oil) The non-alcoholic drink offerings were just very usual fountain sodas, and they forgot my pickles that I ordered with my sandwich. :( I think, from what I could still taste, that the flavors are quite good, but from a self-proclaimed spice-wuss, this meal was far too painful to enjoy.

Blaze S

SerpAPI

Juicy and tender chicken grilled to perfection. The ones I ordered came with potatoes and salad. Would love to come back there and try more food. Staffs are nice. Both inside and outside seatings available. Perfect place to get lunch.

Joseph Madrigal

SerpAPI

Had the burger, interesting flavors that went really well together and we're surprisingly mouth watering. Cajun feeling to everything, atmosphere gives you a lot to look at, friendly waitstaff

David Moore

SerpAPI

Oh my! The BEST fried chicken I have had in my entire life!! The coleslaw was delicious - and that is coming from someone who usually doesn't like coleslaw. The sauces were amazing! The staff were very kind and friendly. The ambiance was fun with lots of old relics on the walls. Prices were reasonable. We will totally be back - soon! Incredible!

Chad Daniel

SerpAPI

Cool little place, cool down home atmosphere and like the rustic/vintage decor. Hands down the best chicken sandwiches I've ever eaten. Highly recommend the fried chicken sandwich and jerk chicken sandwich. Have the best jojos and their fried chicken thighs are killer as well. Also enjoyed the fried mac-n-cheese balls. They also have kid selections. Fantastic place to eat!!!

Andy B.

Yelp

This place has a lot of great stuff, but once I had the Big Dirty, I was hooked. None of the other stuff on the menu matters anymore. It's the dish I crave when I'm in town and make a point to come here to get my fix. Now that the Beaverton location is closed, I have to go downtown now. An inconvenience to be sure, but still worth it! The white gold sauce is amazing and even though the Big Dirty comes with a generous helping, I have to add more. This is probably awful for my waistline but it's just too good to pass up. It's best when it's fresh from the restaurant because the Jojos are still crispy, but getting it delivered isn't bad either if you're in their coverage area. Now if only I can find anything close to this in Atlanta...

Andrè M.

Yelp

This place is amazing! Wings are my go to but decide to get a salad this time and it's delicious Service is always quick too so I'm never sitting too long.

Riggy R.

Yelp

Fried chicken sandwich was actually so good. Honestly could have been the best chicken sandwich I've had. The spice and fry was perfect and the chicken was very juicy too. It was messy af but I didn't care because it was so tasty. Somehow a pickle got on top of my sandwich but who cares. Service was good and friendly. They also got our orders out relatively quick. Inside was rustic and homey. There was cool wooden decor and I like the vibe. Good place to watch football. Definitely check this place out.

Ben C.

Yelp

Big's know chicken. Alabama style means so guud. Perfectly fried, juicy tender center. Fried Broccoli with Pimento Cheese Spread ~ order the large. So guud. JoJos ~ order the large. Seasoned & fried so guud. A couple easy drinking beers on tap is all you need. The focus here is chicken. Classic southern decor, friendly southern hospitality and southern style menu makes this shop 5 stars. Roll Tide!

Duy N.

Yelp

Went here for wing week. The wing week special was loaded wings. I thought the regular wings and jojo's stood out. Nice ambiance and big screen TVs playing Oregon football. Good times, check it out

Alex W.

Yelp

Atmosphere: Chill, fast casual atmosphere Food: Food was good and filling. Would like to try more things on the menu Price: Excellent value at Happy Hour Service: Walk-up to order. Service was good Parking: Street parking

Matthew W.

Yelp

The food is always amazing. The service is great. The restaurant is great with their decor and televisions showing anything related to sports.

Samantha J.

Yelp

I wish I could leave a proper review of this place and rave about the food, but unfortunately, we were stripped of that opportunity. This NEGATIVE review is based solely on TERRIBLE first impressions and a RUDE employee. My husband and I were eager to come here during the Portland Sandwich Week as we heard great things about their sandwich. We saw on Yelp that there was outdoor seating and decided to bring the pups out with us on a beautiful Saturday morning. We got there ahead of time and waited for Big's Chicken to open. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a disgruntled employee who bluntly told us that dogs weren't allowed inside and that we had to leave. PERIOD. I asked him if they would be setting up the tables outside and he said that they'll start setting it up during the spring. And that was the end of that conversation. OK??? We left CONFUSED and highly OFFENDED. I would never support a business with employees who aren't welcoming. Maybe he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Maybe he was sick and tired of Portland Sandwich Week. Who knows? I only wish he welcomed us as paying customers and offered us an alternative like OH I DON'T KNOW ??? MAYBE ORDERING FOOD AND TAKING IT TO GO? Instead, he just kicked us out!! BOO! DO BETTER!

Tiffany B.

Yelp

Was very disappointed, not flavor, greasy, just pretty much no flavor, and my friends chicken sandwich was RAW

Samyoul S.

Yelp

Great flavors and the jojo's are ridiculous. Only thing was a smaller chicken breast for a 15 dollar sandwich. But that's okay with the awesome sauces and sides. Service was amazing! Super friendly.

Jennifer L.

Yelp

If you're not into spicy at all I can't recommend this place because even the basic chicken sandwich had some kick, and I wasn't the only one who thought so. Which means the spicy ones are very spicy. The "fries" are giant potato wedges that are quite enjoyable. Although it does make the loaded ones a bit difficult to eat, so I'd prefer just regular then so I can dip them. The salads were kind of meh for me, but I absolutely loved the cornbread pancakes. So much that this is going to be a thing I'll need to do more often now. The chicken itself was really good and crispy and for sure had flavor. It's a good place for some spicy chicken when you're in the mood.

Ka'ala L.

Yelp

The chicken here is always crispy and tender. It is always a hard toss up to choose between the chicken sandwich or the the veggie bowl, with the added chicken. The sauces they make in house compliment them both.

Nina O.

Yelp

Best wings ive had in a while! Usually when I eat wings I need to drown them in sauce so they can have flavor but no sauce needed! The breading is super flavorful and a little spicy. The salad was very good too!! The lady that took our order was very kind and answered all of our questions. The tables were clean, the music wasnt too loud and the bathrooms were very clean and decorated nicely. 10/10 experience! If I lived here this would be a regular spot for me :)

Anthony A.

Yelp

I walked in and the music was playing on the speakers was 1970s R&B. Every sound took me back to a very cool time in my life. So the vibe was right. The ambiance was old farm house bar with some chic. It was as if someone went out of their way to create a rustic look. It worked in this instance. The look fits the area it's in. I ordered take out so my interaction with the staff was limited. From that small interaction I was satisfied with the service level. Now to the chicken. I order the whole bird fried. The presentation on opening the containers was good, all the pieces were laid in the container with care and skin side up facing the opening. They even put the fried skin in the container that fell off during cooking. The fried skin had a consistency of hard fried pork skins, but spicy. The skin on the chicken was a slightly softer than the pieces that were not attached. The chicken was spicy. It was a blend of hot and spicy. It was my first time trying chicken like this. I would give this chicken a 4 star for the flavor. They get 4 stars for keeping the chicken moist after frying. Great job.

Tricia S.

Yelp

Big flavor, delicious food! Fried wings are crisp outside and juicy inside, just how I like them. The tips are left on. Fried M&C bites - nice, 2-bite treat. Not too much cheese flavor but nice crunch. Loaded Jojos - get the gravy on the side for delivery so it stays fresh and not soggy. Loaded up with chicken, gravy, white/gold sauces, etc. Always a great delivery experience .... Nothing bad so far!

Renee A.

Yelp

Bit's Chicken has been on my list of restaurants to visit because I am a fried chicken fan. The vibe - local, organic, homemade, and a throw back vintage feel in the decor of the restaurant. It was quiet when we arrived, but I'm sure that's because it was on a Tuesday and just under an hour before their closing time at 9pm. The staff was friendly and welcomed us as we entered. This was our first time here and of course it was their reputation for fried chicken that brought us here. The order....full fried bird to go! We sat and relaxed while waiting. They had 70's R&B playing that had us singing and grooving. The bird itself. It had a great exterior crunch to the bite, but it wasn't the typical fried chicken I was expecting. It had a bit more texture like a Chicharrón, yet the taste was distinctly Cajun inspired. It took me back a moment but it was good!!! I took another bite. The meat was extremely moist and a nice all around flavor. Of course I finished my piece of chicken, with a smile. It hit the spot. While it wasn't what I expected, it delighted my senses and tastebuds. I will definitely pay another visit.

Patrick R.

Yelp

Heard good things about this place so I decided it was time. Went on my birthday with the family so was hoping it would be great, But it was not to be. Food was out fast and it was hot and fresh... but it all lacked flavor, for $100 I expected it to taste better. Got the full bird meal with slaw and jojos some Mac n cheese bites which were actually delicious and a little dirty JoJo plate. The whole serve yourself soda station and silverware station is costing this place a star, also having to bus our own table while they want a tip is unacceptable. Interior was fine with a lot of old time relics and repurposed items. Anyway good day all!

Janet D.

Yelp

Absolutely divine! The chicken breast sandwich was delicious as was the jerk chicken sandwich, it's very spicy . We loved the fries and black eyed pea salad! All very tasty! We will definitely go back when in the area!

Jake J.

Yelp

The happy hour hot brown and Little Dirty gave me hot brown. Would do it again fur sure

Sara W.

Yelp

We got bigs chicken and I got the fried boneless chicken thighs meal. I also got an order of the fried Mac and cheese. The chicken and jojos were good but the mac and cheese was amazing. I would definitely recommend that. The place gave the vibes of a cool pizza place and a bar somehow. The service was good, we didn't stay long but everyone was nice.

Maureen W.

Yelp

Food is great. Sandwiches kind of messy. Best wings I've had. Little dirty was good but a little salty.

Steve B.

Yelp

I have been a fan, pre-covid, until yesterday. The wings in my wing order were tiny and overcooked. My grilled chicken was cold, like it was cooked hours before I got it, and the Fresno chili sauce was not the norm. I would have been OK with my chicken, but changing the Fresno chili sauce hurt, and as you can see from my picture, I like your Fresno chili sauce. The neighborhood group is one of my FAVEs, but I.was let down. The Mac and cheese bites made me feel better though. Please put the buttermilk pie back on your delivery menu. Love y'all still.

Liv S.

Yelp

So good!!! the deep fried macaroni bites are to die for, and their pricing is very fair

Jessica L.

Yelp

Went to location off of Glisan by the hospital. Street parking is available in the nearby neighborhood for free. Went during happy hour on a Thursday for early dinner which I didn't realize they offered that! Ordered the fried mac and cheese, 6 wings, and chicken thigh meal. Everything was cooked perfectly and very flavorful! I loved the fried mac and cheese bites!

Lori B.

Yelp

Best fried chicken I've had in the city and really nice staff too. Oh my gosh just get the biggest order you can get and enjoy.

Joe M.

Yelp

Another great chicken spot that has become my go to is Big's! The space is pretty spread out and glad to see hours have extended recently. My go to has been the spicy-fried chicken sandwich with jo jo's. The portion is generous and can easily fill me up the rest of the day. I like that there are a variety of sauces to choose from. The very spicy sauce that is used for the spicy fried chicken packs a punch. I would definitely rank it as one of the hotter sauces this place has to offer. I am not usually a fan of mac and cheese fried balls in general. Usually it's just breading and mushy noodles with very little cheese flavor. Big's does it right and I truly think they make the best in town. They add just the right amount of breading and you can actually taste the cheesy goodness with each bite. Sure they are meant to be shared, but I would probably keep them to myself since they are so addicting. The staff is wonderful and service has always been prompt. I know when I visit I can always be sure I know I will leave a happy camper, cheers!

Brandon T.

Yelp

The food was great! Ambiance was cool! Got the little dirty. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Jane H.

Yelp

The food was great as usual. Mac bites are dangerously good. The atmosphere has changed quite a bit since we were last in. Husband and I were greeted loudly as "bud". We were in for lunch and there was loud techno and punk playing. I don't know if they are trying to turn it into a bro bar or something but it was kind of off putting. I guess Bigs might be to go only for us from now on.

Tom T.

Yelp

So , my thoughts . huh......well quite frankly the best fried chicken I have ever had. It's all about the smokey spice and crispness. Not very greasy , either. When you order the wings , you get winglets , not a whole wing , FYI. Whole chicken seems expensive , but so is crack cocaine . (I'm thinking about this chicken all day , man) Kinda stingy on parting out chicken pieces. No mix and match. Dirty rice is good. Draft beer on tap. And "one" cocktail ??? Bar seating and quite a few tables for families. No outside seating. To go orders were flying outta there. I don't know . $27 for a whole chicken ?? Am I being cheap ?

Jacob D.

Yelp

Best in class. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Family friendly. We love this place!

Art C.

Yelp

We had delivery from here... What we really wanted was those wings. Which of course they forgot. But we really wanted them so we had them come out again just for the wings... Totally worth it. The grilled chicken was tasty as well. Good option for delivery.

Kevin M.

Yelp

Great wings! The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. Highly recommended if you like chicken

Miguel R.

Yelp

Great ambiance. Great and friendly customer service. My wife, brother in law, and I had the fried chicken sandwich, jerk chicken sandwich, and the dirty. Both chicken sandwiches had robust flavors. The jerk was fire if you like spicy. The dirty was unique with all it's combined ingredients. Mac n cheese bites were great.

Shaun T.

Yelp

DISGUSTING! You're gonna need a lot of sauces to digest this and even get it down. Gross gross gross

Gia M.

Yelp

Lacked Ambiance...My husband stated it look like a rat hole in the restroom area. Plus the restaurant itself left something to be desired. The guy asking to take my order didn't seem to thrilled to be there and was very friendly. That really turned us off and we left prior to ordering.

Tim T.

Yelp

I'm surprised by the reviews as both my wife and I would not return as it just wasn't our thing. I wanted to love it, I really did. She's a 1 and I'll go 2 as it's fried chicken. We had fried chicken covered in hard over cooked breading, dry, just so not great. The big salad was tossed in ranch and was fresh but was it the pickled Celery that made the whole thing just taste like a pickled salad? Once again not real good. Fried Broccoli was ok with some strange cheese sauce. My wife says everything tasted like it had a lot of vinegar, maybe if vinegar is your thing your like it here. Moscow mule not for me, enough lime juice in there? A cool place and we really wanted to like it but man our meal was just not good, not horrible, just not good. End on a positive, jo jos we're good.

Melissa L.

Yelp

This is what Popeyes aspires to be. Perusing the options of home delivery when I discovered this spot. I have since ordered multiple times and it has become my favorite Fried Chicken in Portland. The fried chicken is excellent. It's everything I love about fried chicken: crispy, medium breading, breading has a slight kick, chicken is not fatty. But the goodness doesn't end there. The Dirty Rice (chicken sausage, trinity, and dry spice) and mashed potatoes with creole gravy is also excellent. The Little Dirty is probably better fresh versus when delivered. It's their Jo-Jo's(fried potato wedges) with chopped smoked chicken, creole gravy, cotija, green onions, Fresno & white gold sauce. I like that they offer a Big Family meal and include a big salad, but it's a pretty plain ranch salad. I also tried their Banana Puddin' with Nilla wafers & whipped cream. Yeah, you'll need to put some hours into burning calories after this meal, but it's worth it.

Rhonda B.

Yelp

When I went into the restaurant I was greater by young Wakara who had suggestions on their food saying l can answer any questions you might have. From there we're off n running! She set us up with the perfect meal. Guy's you have got to try the dirty rice, so good! I have a health issue that can dry me out & of course tonight it acted up. I went looking for something that would help get the chicken down & Riley went A, no, B no BUT C was off the charts yummy GRAVY! Nobody makes gravy like I do "but" when one rocks it, you just have to say something & hell yea, that's good! Thanks all, we really appreciated it, The Baileys

organic pdx h.

Yelp

My kids love it. I think it's okay. Thr Mac bites are tasty. The last time I ordered they left off a side which was a bit annoying but mistakes happen.

Vinnie B.

Yelp

Pleasantly surprised by this local chicken spot in NEP. I tried the roasted chicken, coleslaw, as well as the chicken sandwich and banana pudding. I had them go light on the sauce on the sandwich which was perfect, Portland burger joints tend to go heavy on the sauces and the protein gets lost in the overall taste. Having said that, it was just about perfect when I had them go light on the sauce. The bun is toasted which adds a smokiness and crunch to every bite. The Coleslaw was very creative and had a nice spice to it, don't sleep on the side item. I also had to have the banana pudding, it was perfectly sweetened and really well done. I did think it was a tad on the expensive side for the amount you get. All & All, I really liked this chicken spot and would return for sure, I would go light on the sauces in the sandwiches and get the slaw again, pass on the jojo's.

Terry S.

Yelp

Great service. Chicken sandwiches were delicious. Place for good joJos. Atmosphere was very inviting.

Nick G.

Yelp

I ordered delivery for lunch, so I can't really rate the service of the staff or the ambiance of the location. I also refrained from ordering "The Dirty" because I thought it might not hold up as well in delivery. That said, what I did order was prepared and delivered quickly, seemingly suffering no ill effects from the trip from kitchen to doorstep. I got the 6 piece fried wings, fried, and the fried mac & cheese bites. I generally like my fried chicken to have a bit more crunch but Big's wings had a good texture and held together well, the skin didn't just fall or peel off, trapping the moisture of the meat itself and carrying the seasonings and spices well. The smokiness comes through and balances nicely with the other flavors. There was a reasonable amount of substance to the wings as well, though I do kind of wish they served drumsticks instead of, or in addition to, wings, and/or that a quarter bird was an option, or even thighs on the bone. I started making my own Alabama white sauce and personally prefer mine a bit spicier rather than as vinegar-forward and tart. Big's white gold sauce is good though and I appreciate that it strikes a balance between the cooler ranch and hotter Fresno sauces. I'm not really into the fried mac & cheese bites. They're bland and really need the sauce to liven them up. The ranch has too much dill for my tastes so I leaned on the Fresno sauce, which is a right amount of spicy for this. It made me think a bit of chili jam. I think I'd prefer a more flavorful side of mac & cheese as a side rather than the bites as a shareable appetizer. They just seemed a bit too much like frozen mozzarella sticks in cube form. Next time I'll try the dirty rice or mashed potatoes, and maybe try the chicken grilled or on a sandwich.

Susanne C.

Yelp

Big's chicken in my humble opinion is one of the bestest The chicken is juicy and delicious The vegetables are fresh and crunchy I really can't say enough good about it, if you are thinking about eating here, just do!! You won't regret your choice!

Al M.

Yelp

Love the vibe in Big's on Glisan. Casual and chill with a game always on to watch or the Food Network. Grilled chicken sando is truly the best. White gold sauce is deliciously fabulous!

Nicholas K.

Yelp

Big disappointment, tiny chicken wings. I ordered the grilled thigh dinner and 6 wings. First, the wings: I ordered 6 fried wings, and to their credit, I was given 7 to compensate for the size, but for $1.50 per wing, I expect to get more than one bite out of each wing. The flavor was excellent, a little spicier than anticipated, but overall very good. The thigh dinner was very "ok". The flavor was there, but the chicken was dried out. The Jojo's were excellent, crispy yet pillowy, and the coleslaw was average to above average. I will likely return to give them a second chance, but I will probably pass on the caviar sized and priced wings. Both of the chicken items had all the flavor you could hope for, but the portion on the wings and the dryness of the chicken made it an overall lackluster experience for $25.

Joseph P.

Yelp

Big big chicken is a 1/2 a star considering the fact that the temperature of the food is so hot. It Burns my taste buds for any better food. I might want it and the beer taste like p***

Ron K.

Yelp

A great place to satisfy craving for either fried or grilled chicken! Relaxed environment and friendly staff helps the experience.

Paige L.

Yelp

Tried this place on a whim with my boyfriend as we were nearby and hungry and wanted to try something new. Didn't have any issues finding a place to park on the street. You walk in, order at the counter and they give you a number. We ordered fried mac and cheese bites, 6 piece wings and split the fried chicken sandwich. The mac and cheese bites came out first, they were good but I wouldn't order them again. The wings were decent size with great flavor. The sandwich had one of their sauces on it and it was also fantastic. The jojos were good but by the time we finished the wings and sandwich we were pretty full. Will definitely come back for more wings!!

Amy M.

Yelp

What a great atmosphere. The guy back there is cooking like crazy. This other guys run around taking orders. He's got a great set of arms too. For you ladies there's some good looking people work here. And I just saw Hiedi named Jason from the hospital ordering food as well. I'm excited to do the fried broccoli and the fried mac & cheese balls.

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"A go-to takeout spot for grilled chicken, salad, and jojos, frequented by Alan Akwai and his girlfriend." - Thom Hilton

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Nora G.

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Jamie Jackson

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Shane Blair

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Nekilof -

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Blaze S

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Joseph Madrigal

SerpAPI

Had the burger, interesting flavors that went really well together and we're surprisingly mouth watering. Cajun feeling to everything, atmosphere gives you a lot to look at, friendly waitstaff

David Moore

SerpAPI

Chad Daniel

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Andy B.

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Andrè M.

Yelp

This place is amazing! Wings are my go to but decide to get a salad this time and it's delicious Service is always quick too so I'm never sitting too long.

Riggy R.

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Ben C.

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Duy N.

Yelp

Went here for wing week. The wing week special was loaded wings. I thought the regular wings and jojo's stood out. Nice ambiance and big screen TVs playing Oregon football. Good times, check it out

Alex W.

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Matthew W.

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The food is always amazing. The service is great. The restaurant is great with their decor and televisions showing anything related to sports.

Samantha J.

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Tiffany B.

Yelp

Was very disappointed, not flavor, greasy, just pretty much no flavor, and my friends chicken sandwich was RAW

Samyoul S.

Yelp

Great flavors and the jojo's are ridiculous. Only thing was a smaller chicken breast for a 15 dollar sandwich. But that's okay with the awesome sauces and sides. Service was amazing! Super friendly.

Jennifer L.

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Ka'ala L.

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Nina O.

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Anthony A.

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Tricia S.

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Renee A.

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Patrick R.

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Janet D.

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Jake J.

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The happy hour hot brown and Little Dirty gave me hot brown. Would do it again fur sure

Sara W.

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Maureen W.

Yelp

Food is great. Sandwiches kind of messy. Best wings I've had. Little dirty was good but a little salty.

Steve B.

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Liv S.

Yelp

So good!!! the deep fried macaroni bites are to die for, and their pricing is very fair

Jessica L.

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Lori B.

Yelp

Best fried chicken I've had in the city and really nice staff too. Oh my gosh just get the biggest order you can get and enjoy.

Joe M.

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Brandon T.

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The food was great! Ambiance was cool! Got the little dirty. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Jane H.

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Tom T.

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Jacob D.

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Best in class. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Family friendly. We love this place!

Art C.

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Kevin M.

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Great wings! The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. Highly recommended if you like chicken

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Shaun T.

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DISGUSTING! You're gonna need a lot of sauces to digest this and even get it down. Gross gross gross

Gia M.

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organic pdx h.

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My kids love it. I think it's okay. Thr Mac bites are tasty. The last time I ordered they left off a side which was a bit annoying but mistakes happen.

Vinnie B.

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Terry S.

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Great service. Chicken sandwiches were delicious. Place for good joJos. Atmosphere was very inviting.

Nick G.

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Al M.

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Love the vibe in Big's on Glisan. Casual and chill with a game always on to watch or the Food Network. Grilled chicken sando is truly the best. White gold sauce is deliciously fabulous!

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Joseph P.

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Big big chicken is a 1/2 a star considering the fact that the temperature of the food is so hot. It Burns my taste buds for any better food. I might want it and the beer taste like p***

Ron K.

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A great place to satisfy craving for either fried or grilled chicken! Relaxed environment and friendly staff helps the experience.

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Big's Chicken 4606 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

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