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.

If you are looking for gluten free fried chicken this is the place. They also have gluten free beer. The staff is extra helpful, and will advise what else is gluten free on the menu. However, what I think they do well is their fried chicken and waffles (which unfortunately is not gluten free). Although, it is a bit pricey for fried chicken, but it is massive, if you get the original waffle burger, that consists of fried boneless chicken, optional bacon, American cheese, served with house BBQ, mayo, hot sauce & Canadian maple syrup between two freshly griddled waffles, you can easily share this between two, with fries and salads, and may be a portion of chicken wings. Otherwise, go for the early bird £8 menu, before 6pm, which comes with fries or slaw. Add another couple of pounds for a drink or doughnut. Good location opposite Camden Stables Market, the atmosphere is fun with a nice clean, lively environment. The staff are also very friendly and welcoming.

Free range chicken from a farmer in Yorkshire and surprisingly very good veggie option. We had a chicken burger and a salad bowl. The salad had beetroot falafel, guacamole, a bean salad, a rice one and a carrot one. Really taste and filling! Friendly staff!

Very trendy and liked the food a lot. The deep fried pickles have a lot of batter on them but the chicken itself was bomb. All in all, 12.23/15.67 rating. Came for the chicken and waffles, ended up getting chicken tenders (still phenom though) Joe Fleeman out.

If you go in a group, it'll be nice to try the variety of sauces. The chicken wings felt a bit small though. Comes out in 6 or 12 pieces. They also sell doughnuts, which smelled good but haven't tried so....

In a nutshell: Terrible Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce: Dry and tasteless. The glazing was super salty, so salty that it was unbearable. The blue cheese sauce reminded me of expired Helmanns Waffle Burger: Disgusting. 4 small waffles covered in ketchup and mustard, some maple syrup, couple of bacon strips and some chicken in the middle. It was terrible. Fries: What could possible go wrong right? Exactly. They were tasteless, oily and pre-fried. Price: we paid 30 pounds for dry chicken and some waffles. Ridiculous. Better take a flight to Belgium and bring the waffles home. Bottom line: Don't let the trendy decor fool you on your way to the Roundhouse. This place is utterly terrible.

Maybe the best chicken wings in London. Absolutely delicious. Really friendly staff and a nice clean environment. So much fun - best fried chicken in London I think so far.

Dude...let me just say that the chicken and waffles are to die for. I got it with bleu cheese and the hot sauce on the side, which I used for dipping the chicken into. The waffles come with their special butter dip and maple syrup. It's an unlikely combo but the sweet & savoury go down super well together. Worth a visit if you like chicken and waffles! The wings are on the small side FYI - better to go to a cheap corner shop if you're looking for deep fried juicy wings

We ordered take out through Deliveroo. Everything arrived still piping hot (slightly too hot to eat, we had to let it cool down). Some chicken and some wings each and a side of fried pickles. The wings were okay, I think we'll order the ones with sauce on the side next time as they were just a little too messy for our liking. The actual meat is very good. The chicken though, that's a winner, all of it was great, juicy, tasty... just what you wanted from fried chicken. The accompanying sauces worked well too. Fried pickles - now I prefer them sliced into little rounds and then fried, but these are done as spears, easier to do I guess as you can buy them as is. All in all, good fried chicken, and I'd like to do a sit down there sometime.

Had lunch here on a Saturday. I had a burger, while my boyfriend had wings. I like that fact that the chicken is free range. The thigh in my burger was tasty, though drowned out a bit by some overly aggressive bacon. I think I should have just gone for the chicken pieces - keep it simple. Also thought the glaze on my boyfriend's wings diminished the crispiness, so I'd stick to sauces. Although I thought the restaurant looked cool from outside, it was missing a certain je ne sais quoi inside. There were other people there, but it felt quite dead somehow. Part of that might have been the seating, which for most people is wooden stools, some of them high - it felt like very transient seating, the kind that encourages you to stay only for a functional period of time. Perhaps sitting in the few booths would have been better.

Oh Bird, how you let me down! I was so excited about trying this place but it was mostly very disappointing. Interior: cheap coordinating orange and grey everywhere Service: slow but there was another server so not sure why only one was running around Fries: thin, under-cooked, limp, bland. Cut in-house I think Dips: ranch was green, thin, medicinal and blue cheese was thick and not very pleasant Chicken: my 4 mixed pieces were cooked to different levels. The thigh was flavoured with Indian flavours, but the wings were plain. The batter was just about crispy but bland, the chicken needed salt, wasn't particularly juicy and just tasted of the oil Service: detached, disinterested and bored even though there weren't many customers. Price: only saving grace, £8 for the meal and £2 extra for the drink due to the early bird deal so a fairly cheap meal. I'm glad I didn't pay full price. What a shame.

The chicken was so good!!!! We tried to stop in the shore ditch location, but they closed early. The Camden location is really great. The staff is super friendly and hospitable. The atmosphere is fun and lively with the paintings and the music playing. The chicken was sooo juicy and delicious, I was definitely satisfied. I think this place is great solo, on a date or with a group of people. I wish I took a photo of the food before gobbling it up, but it was just too good !

Slight disclaimer that I know the owners-But damn this is good chicken. Before Camden opened we used to go to Shoreditch and actually had a birthday party for our then three year old in their downstairs area. Party was fantastic and the food is even better. As an American one of the items I miss living in London is really spicy chicken and proper buffalo wings. Bird ticks all of those boxes. YUM

Stopped into Bird around 9:30pm on a Friday night. Decent crowd for that time of night, but was able to be seated right away. The menu was pretty nice, but maybe a tad bit expensive for what it is. I ordered the "Royele" which was essentially a Big Mac with fried chicken breast in place of the beef. For £7.50 it was an ok size, but that did not include any side at all. A bowl of fries was an additional £3.50 plus a small bottle of Coke brought my bill to £18.56! That's been my most expensive meal by far in London. And to be completely honest, it was no where near as good as a Chick-fil-A is back in the States. Oh well, you win some, you lose some... It was worth giving a shot.

I tried the Gee Gee burger (£9.50) which is made up of crispy fried chicken thigh burger with Korean gochujang glaze & kimchi slaw. I thought the combination of all the flavours worked well. I do favour chicken thigh over chicken breast as it is more moist. The reason why this burger took my fancy! Fried chicken, waffles & syrup (£11) is made of two pieces of fried chicken sitting on a waffle and served with maple syrup. I would had preferred this with bonesless chicken pieces and a grilled chicken instead of fried. The Original Waffle Burger (£14) is made of two boneless thighs, bacon, cheese, hot sauce and Candian maple between two waffles. This was much more filling than the burger. Some of us thought this was odd and did not think it work. I thought this was a bit too much and it a bit of an overload with too many ingredients. We ended dismantling the waffle burger. Cheesy Korean fries (£4.50) was fries topped with American cheese sauce, house kewpie mayo & gochujang glaze. Being free range chicken the texture was moist and succulent. But I felt Bird was a bit on the expensive side for fried chicken. Both chicken and waffle were over £10 with out sides which I thought was pricey.

Came here on a busy Saturday early evening to catch up with a friend. We chose Bird for its great reviews and extensive gluten free options and were seated in the window on stalls next to another two customers. It was fairly cramped but we understood that the restaurant was busy and were conveniently by the coat rack to keep an eye on our bags and coats. We were well looked after by our waiter who answered all our questions in detail and made several helpful recommendations. Our food took quick a while to arrive but it was worth the wait and so delicious! I had chicken with a plum sauce to dip and chips with cheese and a hot sauce on them. Both were cooked to perfection and I would have never guessed were gluten free! I would definitely find here again.

Soooo good! The staff was super friendly and attentive. I got the buffalo wings and they were super hot but in a good way. I had to get a scoop ice cream to cool off. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for wings.

Really good food and nice service. Would recommend. Even has some vegan options that are really good. Vary vary good chicken and waffles. A must try restaurant. Hope this helpes.

Another American southern fried chicken restaurant. Best decision was getting the chicken pieces. No bones, so just great chicken. The honey and ginger glaze was amazing. It leaves a puddle in the dish you get it from so there is plenty more for dipping. Korean fries also good as was the donut. But chicken was the champion.