BIRD Camden

Really nice food and friendly staff. Allergen guide available upon request and the waiting staff are more than happy to go ask the kitchen if anything is unclear. The chicken and waffles are gluten free, in fact quite a lot of the menu is! I keep going back because it's so good! If you're in Camden for the market and the food stalls are crazy busy, just pop outside to Birds, it's never busy which is weird.

I think the best is their avocado chicken burger, and my friend really like their fries. Not really a fan of their slushee, too sweet and not flavorful enough. The chicken wings are nice, better than the chicken legs. Not too sure if we enjoyed the waffles, bit dry to my taste. Overall it’s a good place for food, good vibes, some of the food is great, some a bit disappointing.

All right, it’s been a little while since I last posted but this is the first time I’d ever tried fried chicken and waffle. Now, Bird seems to have some mixed, yet largely positive, reviews on google and one of my friends insisted we check it out. Unsurprisingly, we went for the fried chicken and waffle with maple syrup and Nashville hot sauces. As usual, we opted for a burger, with the chilli cheese (minus the chillis) being the one of choice. I also fancied some fried chicken tenders following an episode of Mark Weins (big up the og). I went for the tenders first and they were terrible, frankly. The coating was soft and the meat was suffocatingly dry - as if they chucked them in the microwave for reheating. The fried chicken and waffle was much better, however, with the coating crispy and meat succulent. The waffles were soft with a hint of crisp around the coating; not too sweet and certainly fluffy. The fried chicken could’ve done with something absorbing the excess oil, though. Lastly, the burger was quite pleasant - the charcoal bun was an interesting look and had a nice fluffy texture inside, with the fried thigh being both juicy and crispy. The balance of the condiments was appropriate. The staff were friendly and helpful; the place was quiet so it was nice to essentially relax without excessive noise. It’s covid friendly, which is a plus, because the interior design adds to the experience. If I fancy fried chicken and waffle again, I’ll likely look to explore alternative options for a first time visit. If you’re around Camden, you’re welcome to check out google reviews. I value freshness, so I don’t think I’ll be returning. 5/10.

I like a Bird burger, good food, reasonably priced. I'm a bit mixed on the venue itself, tries to hard to be hipster, chairs aren't the most comfortable, nowhere to stick a jacket (fine in summer but what to do in winter?), toilets are okay for a pub but this isn't a pub. It was about 2/3 full when we were there and the staff tried their best but service wasn't great. Food was good, the waffle burger had plenty of syrup on the bottom but none on the top - needs more on top so it can soak through, otherwise it's just too dry. Had a shake, it was good, very rich, lots of flavour. As for the neighbourhood, I was offered drugs on the walk from the station to the restaurant, it was later in the evening, and I never felt in danger, but I didn't really feel comfortable either. So, good food, okay restaurant, average service, great area during the day but a bit iffy in the evening.

This was the first time my friends and I tried out a 'Chicken and Waffle' place so we weren't 100% sure what to expect but damn it is a little pricey; so if you're looking for something budget friendly, this is not it. I believe we ordered the Cheesy Korea Fries, Bacon & Cheese Burger, Spicy Chicken Wrap and the Caribbean Chicken & Waffles with Cherry Slush (Off-Menu Special). The chicken in the wrap was superb. The burger was also good but the chicken in the burger and waffles combo was cold on the outside but hot on the inside. It was definitely interesting. Not sure it is something for me. Will need to maybe try it one more time but perhaps something else on the menu. I'm not upset at the quality of the food, just the price and quantity of it. The fries really should have been a larger portion. There were light water marks on the utensils but the restaurant was clean. Among the condiments on the table there were even wet wipes which was a nice surprise. Was a little let down by how long we had to wait to get the cheque after we finished eating as it was not busy at all. Bottom line is, if you want to try it and got the cash then go for it, it should be an enjoyable experience especially if you have someone to eat with! If you're looking for a quick cheap bite then this is not it. Update: 27th December 2019 Unfortunately the marks on the utensils and places were still there. Very light marks, some finger print marks. It just needs a wipe down. Also noticed dust gathering on top of the 'Bird' lighting fixture on the back and the price is still relevantly high compared to the surrounding. Those were the things I mentioned previously in my review and have not changed by the looks of it. But I have increased the rating from 3 stars to 4 stars. Why? My girlfriend for the Nashville Hot, I had the Royale and we shared a side of 'Proper Canadian Poutine'. The food, though pricey for what it is, was amazingly good. Same quality as before. I can't take anything away from that. That's why they received 3 stars last time and almost received the same rating again. So why did I increase it to 4 stars? It's simple. The service. It was a relatively busy period in the restaurant and we had ordered the desert special, Peanut Butter Pie. Just once slice to share. A little over 15 minutes had passed but we had not received anything. This is when the service approached us and apologised as he had forgotten to put our order in and within a few minutes bought as 2 slices of Peanut Butter Pie and said they were on the house and apologised for the delay. I wish I could remember his name coz that guy is a credit to 'Bird' if not the food industry. It's very, very rare for someone to show this level of service and he alone is why I have to increase the rating from 3 to 4 stars. I had to think a while about this, because it felt like I was 'being bought' with pie... But let's be honest. It was really good pie lol I think I will be back for one final review in a few months. Please clean the surrounding area and wipe down the utensils and plates. If possible at all, offer some sort of discount or something different coz for the average joe, it's a little pricey for the portion size. But most importantly. Keep that server as he is gold.

Good food, the sexy fries are amazing. chicken was a little too greasy and crispy for me but it wasn’t the worst. i really enjoyed the waffles too. staff were extremely friendly and accommodating

The only reason I would give this place 4 stars is the fact that the majority of the menu is gluten free ! As far as gluten free fried chicken goes this was pretty decent. We enjoyed the Korean wings but the chicken and waffles were standard. It's definitely worth trying if you're gluten free.

The fried chicken is nice but not brilliant. Same could be said about sauces. The service was excellent. It is a decent place if you would like to have a quick bite to eat and then run along, but not if you would like to savour your chicken.