Burnt Chicken

Cajun restaurant · Payne-Phalen

Burnt Chicken

Cajun restaurant · Payne-Phalen

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858 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130

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Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, Cajun fries, and mac & cheese  

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858 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130 Get directions

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858 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130 Get directions

+1 651 370 2219
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The Best New Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul, May 2025 | Eater Twin Cities

"Crispy fried chicken sandwich and wing slinger Burt Chicken Cafe has officially taken over the East Side Bar space as of November. The restaurant is working towards acquiring a liquor license, but in the meantime, folks can feast on Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, smoked wings, and jambalaya fried rice for dine-in and carryout with online ordering. — Brenna Houck" - Serena Maria Daniels

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Peyton Battis

Google
The food was amazing! I went with my sister and we split an order of the Cajun fries, the peewees chicken sandwich, and the peewees smash burger. The chicken was fried and so crispy yet tender on the inside. The burger was really good and I loved the homemade sauce they put on both the sandwich and the burger. While all three were delicious, the fries were my favorite. I've never had fries so good before. The seasoning was flavorful without being overpowering so you could still eat a bunch without getting sick of them. I definitely plan on going back there.

Makenna Nosbusch

Google
The food was absolutely delicious! Those Cajun fries are addicting! Perfectly crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside, the flavor is incredible! The chicken sandwich is massive. The burger had so much flavor. Will definitely be going back!

Megan Riegel

Google
The food was hot and fresh! The flavors were good. Nashville Hot sandwich and the mac & cheese were our favorites! We also got a basket of fries and the voodoo smash burger, which is definitely worth a try! Will definitely try the shrimp poboy next time.

Luv Jones

Google
Don't let the name detour you! A couple friends and I went for ladies night and had a great time! The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable! Honestly I'd go back based only off my experience with the staff, I'm a sucker for awesome service! There's is 10/10! The place itself is small but not to the point where you go like you're sitting on top of the person next to you or the small places where you become instant friends witty the next table because you can hear their conversation!! Onto the food. I gave it 4 stars because there weren't any drinks but the service made up for it for sure!!! We ordered the jambalaya with an egg on top, my gf said the egg really helped with the spiciness and actually asked for a second egg she said the seasoning was on point and have it a 9.5/10. I like no spice at all so I opted for the pear salad and my taste buds were pleasantly surprised. Who knew roasted pears would be so delicious?? I added the chicken thighs as protein and it was a winner in my book. Only thing I would have changed was less ruffage and more dressing (easy fix for me) 9/10. I also ordered yams which were sweet and delicious 10/10. Our last order were the wings and according to her clean plate when we were done I'd have to say she loved them!!! So go on and get your butt over there and given them a try!!

Penelope Zhu

Google
My new favorite spot for chicken! It's so good, incredibly juicy, wonderful flavorsl, satisfying portion, good fries and dessert. We plan to come back to try out every item on the menu!

Khadijah Lindgren

Google
Amazing restaurant with very friendly staff! The chef has blessed hands to make some of the best food I've had in the city. I'm so happy I found my new favorite go-to spot! 😍

CJ

Google
I stopped in here last weekend to try the fried chicken sandwich. I housed the whole sandwich while simultaneously burning my mouth but it was pretty solid. I went with their Bourbon Fried Chicken Sandwich as I was looking for a sweet and savory combination. The flavors worked well but it could’ve maybe used a bit more coleslaw. The cajun fries were extra, but I liked them as well. It was a bit pricey totaling $19, but I would say it is worth stopping by here. The parking can be a bit tricky and there were some interesting individuals around the area. However, there were families dining in here so I would say there probably isn’t much to worry about. The only knock would be the music could be turned down a little bit as it was a quite loud. I will say granted I haven’t had a ton of fried chicken sandwiches, it is the best one I have come across so far. It definitely beats out all of the smaller and larger chains in terms of quality and ingredients.

Joe Maffei

Google
The menu speaks volumes for what to expect at this unassuming but amazing restaurant: a fairly short and standard selection of dishes that transport you from St. Paul to the Southern U.S. on your first bite. The bourbon chicken sandwich was messy, sticky and absolutely perfect. The folks in the kitchen are not messing around - everything I saw placed under the heat lamps looked and smelled delicious. I’m definitely coming back, and multiple times so I can try everything else on the menu.

Jessica G.

Yelp
Cute little spot with a cozy vibe--we'll definitely be coming back! The food was absolutely delicious. We tried the Nashville chicken sandwich, which had the perfect amount of heat, and the Cajun mac n cheese topped with grilled shrimp was creamy, flavorful, and super satisfying. Bonus: there's parking in the back, which makes things extra convenient. Can't wait to return and try more off the menu!
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Dana N.

Yelp
Had the catfish po'noy, cajun fries and hibiscus iced tea. It was all delicious- so nice to have a good Cajun restaurant in St. Paul! Highly recommend!
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Micah L.

Yelp
Heard about this place and finally got to visit. There was street parking and it was kind of hard to find because theres no sign, but I'm sure they will fix that. Ordered 2 orders of wings, mac n cheese, and jambalaya rice. Everything was good flavor wise, the rice was a little undercooked in spots but the flavor was there. The bar isn't set up yet so for drinks I got a bottle of water and a can of coke. Staff was very friendly and even the cook spoke with us. From what I know, this is newly opened, so this review was primarily about the food since they still need to get the bar up and running. Hopefully they spruce up the place to add some of their personal branding. Wouldn't mind going back in the future to try the sandwiches.
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Luke G.

Yelp
Honestly, it is the best spicey chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was perfection. Perfect amount of spice, the pickles, the coleslaw, on a toasted bun. The food took a long time to come out, and the staff could have been happier and more helpful. The staff was grumpy, but the chef was happy and having a great time... often welcoming people coming in and saying bye as they leave (all from behind the stove).
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Drew F.

Yelp
Great food with friendly service! We had wings and the Nashville chicken sandwiches, which were both very tasty. The space is cool, with a beautiful wooden bar. No liquor license yet but they're working on it.
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Tippy P.

Yelp
I met up with my cousin at this new restaurant and food is delicious. We ordered the bourbon chicken sandwich and Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Both patties were fried to perfection, big slices, crispy and juicy. Our server was very attentive and checked in on us often. The dry rub wings were also delicious, has a kick to it also. Restaurant is actually big, lots of tables to accommodate groups and seating at the bar also available.
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Erin M.

Yelp
This place just opened and is working out some start up growing pains. They don't appear to have their liquor license. The menu only had food options. They looked like they had ice teas or lemonades on the bar, but our server only offered us waters. The place is super cute with a fair amount of small to medium party tables. They do have a parking lot in the back. The chicken was crispy and the burger was juicy. Fries are ala carte. We did wait about 45 minutes to get food when we were one of only a few tables in the ordering phase.
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Amanda N.

Yelp
Had a wonderful time at Burnt Chicken! We tried the fried chicken sandwich and Cajun fries, the Mac and cheese, and the shrimp po boy. Absolutely delicious! The food was flavorful, well seasoned, and crispy. The po boy had a generous amount of shrimp. Great service and enjoyed the ambiance.
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Bobbie T.

Yelp
We love this restaurant and Chef. We have been following him for some time and are thrilled he has his own place now. Food is made with quality ingredients and portion sizes are great for the price.
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Gerald L.

Yelp
LIGHTS OUT. We got the Cajun Mac and cheese, Cajun fries and Nashville chicken sandwich. This is a gem of a spot that everyone needs to visit. For the record the soundtrack playing during our meal kept the vibe perfect as we visited here for the first time. Can not wait for visit #2, visit #3 and beyond!
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Maddison C.

Yelp
The service is amazing accompanied by the food such as the grilled chicken sandwiches and teriyaki chicken wings
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Kaana S.

Yelp
Great place, AMAZING food! Glad to see new spots coming to St Paul. Lots to love about this neighborhood.

Michael C.

Yelp
Nice interior. Food was excellent. We got both the chicken sandwiches and the Mac and cheese. Everything was well prepared and flavorful. Service as also good.
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Mezan G.

Yelp
Food: Phenomenal! They offer a variety of classic dishes! They did have a spring menu that included burgers, salads and more which were absolutely delicious! They also serve a fantastic Nashville hot chicken sandwich and the bawk bawk fries! Everything is prepared fresh and well seasoned. Ambience: It's a casual spot that you could grab a drink and enjoy some good food. Service: absolutely incredible! The chef and the first draft crew are very attentive. Overall, I highly recommend you check this spot out!
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Chris D.

Yelp
Fire chicken sandwich. Mac and cheese was also very good. Highly recommend. The service was exceptional for only 2 people working that day. Parking wasn't intuitive and wasn't sure if there was a parking lot but there was street parking.

Erin C.

Yelp
The signs say ESB bar but its the restaurant inside. 4 of us had such a good dinner, not a single item was ho-hum! The burger was one of the best in the Cities and the chicken sandwiches were unbelievable. Mac and cheese + catfish po'boy were so good.

Anthony J.

Yelp
Absolutely loved our first visit! Double date night, and my wife and I got there right when it opened at 4:30. Started with a heaping portion of Cajun Fries which were fantastic. Crispy and piping hot. When our friends arrived, we split an order of the Cajun and Frogtown wings. I preferred the Frogtown wings (Cajun were awesome too), but the Frogtown wings were sweet, and super sticky. You at first got a taste of the seasoning but finished with a smoky flavor. Waitress said that chef Bernard really babies his wings. For the main course, my wife got the Peewee Burger, and both myself and the other couple got the Nashville Chicken Sandwich. Holy moly, the sandwich was UNREAL. Perfect spice, and thankfully not drenched in some generic hot sauce, great balance. We all split the Mac and Cheese which was tasty too. We finished with a crazy large portion of a Banana Foster French Toast, which we all devoured even though we were beyond full. This spot was exactly what I was hoping for and we'll definitely be back. Thank you BC team!!!

Corrina C.

Yelp
This was a happy accident. We went to go somewhere else and it didn't work out, had already paid for parking so came here. The man at the front said they had better food and he did not lie. The chef brought out some chips for my kid and told us they started as a food truck and it was the one year anniversary of being in this spot, he has also won best fried chicken twice. I haven't eaten meat in about a year but after talking to the him and looking at everyone else's I had to try it. The portions are huge, you can definitely share and have plenty, the fried chicken tenders and chicken sandwich are flavor infused and not dry, macaroni and cheese was cheesy without being greasy, the truffle fries are tasty and the sauces are on point. The aatmosphere is chill and the music was good. We will come back and Happy Anniversary to you chef.