Byrd's Hot Chicken

This place is amazing. The food is incredibly good, juicy and spicy. The service is great as well very friendly staff. My first time here and it was really just shocked at how good the food is. I tried the places around the area for fried chicken and this spot is better than anything within a 20 mile radius. If you order hot prepare for it to be actually hot! Perfect for me but probably medium is recommended for most.

Absolutely fantastic experience! This halal restaurant really delivers on both quality and flavor. I started with the fried pickles, which were perfectly crispy on the outside with a great tangy crunch inside—honestly addictive. The cheeseburger was juicy, well-cooked, and packed with flavor, and you could really tell the ingredients were fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The fries were perfectly cooked and generously seasoned, making them the ideal side. Everything came out hot and satisfying, and it’s great to enjoy such a solid meal knowing it’s halal. I’ll definitely be coming back!

From the moment we stepped in the door we were hit with some many positives. It is well lit, great murals and smells that are amazing. The staff was super friendly and helped us with ordering/combos. We both ordered the original sandwich, one mild one medium. The cook was perfect with an amazing crunch without losing tenderness. They give you a nice sauce cup on the side to use as you wish. We dipped our sandwiches in it just for that delicious extra flavor. As for the sides we had the black bean and tomatoes salad, which was nice sized and flavorful. Our second side was a standout in the fried green beans. I could come back just for those alone. Everything is on the spicy side but nothing to over the top. I would go past medium, but that is my spice level preference. We will recommend and we will be back.

Move over chicken eateries there is a new Byrd in town. The fried chicken sandwich is not like any other, it is soft and airy yet full of flavor. You can choose a spice level for the meal. When I picked up my to go boxed order at the counter, the lady opened it to confirm I was getting the correct order. This is a step above, I'm sure you've picked up a to-go order before to thrn realize it was not yours, this will prevent all that disappointment.

What a great hole in the wall! Excellent fried chicken, fries were great, loved the spice. Owner/operator was great to explain the menu. We will definitely be back soon!!! I don't give too many 5 stars across the board but this place deserves it !!! ❤️❤️❤️

The place was well kept, tables were cleaned. Ordering was quick, our server was hospitable. Ordered a Bryd Bomb, was incredible, finished it within 15 minutes.

Trying to keep up with all these fried chicken spots popping up. This is one that should either be on your radar or remain on it. Clean and spacious place with a welcoming staff! Food was on point and made to order. Simple as that! Check it out.

Service is top notch and very nice! Food is on point. One of the better chicken places ive been too. Will come back again!

shout out to jack and the cooking staff, very professional and their customer service was great! the food and the experience was good. Ill be back again for sure.

Byrd's Hot Chicken hit the spot on our road trip. Easy on/off from 96, located near Twelve Oaks Mall. Super clean establishment, order at the counter, take a seat at one of the large tables and wait for your order. The food is halal, made to order, and the portions are large! I had to order a strawberry shake with my spicy chicken sandwich. I'm glad I did m. It cooled my palate right off. My son got the Byrd Bomb, a mash up of everything on a platter. Well worth the money (especially for his appetite!) I had to get a taste, and it was spicy, unique, and delicious! This is was our first time dining at a Byrds. We will definitely be back!

Good sized chicken tenders, sandwich. Fries and coleslaw were good. Loved the medium seasoning - spicy but not overly done. The grease taste is preferred to other hot chicken places nearby. Bonus, it even stayed crispy with a 20 minute drive.

If you're craving hot chicken, this place will definitely scratch that itch! Quality of the food was great, it's served hot and fresh. Nothing felt like it was low quality, which is really important. And the second spice level, hot, had a nice heat to it that wasn't too much but just right. The workers there were also really nice and patient as I took my time deciding what I wanted (everything looked so good, that I had decision fatigue). The vibes of the restaurant are industrial vibes, and it's definitely a fast food/fast casual place.

I happen to be in the area for another reason and saw this place. I decided to give it a try. Comparison to all the other similar chicken places that have started to pop up, this is nothing spectacular. Chicken with varying levels of spice. I had the Byrd Bomb. Broken up fried chicken on a bed of fries, a piece of Texas Toast and coleslaw covered in their sauce that is customized according to your desired spice level. The Texas toast is so soggy so it's not really worth eating by the time you reach the bottom. The sauce tastes like spiced melted cheese that you would get with nachos. I would return but not make a special trip. The associates are very welcoming and explain their concept and the varying level of spice. Also their recommendations for their sides (basic and premium). Chill vibe and spacious.

Wow! If you like juicy, crispy fried chicken - this is the place! And the fried pickles?!! Delish! Wonderful service too. It takes about 15 minutes, because it's FRESH! Worth a try! We'll back:-)

Pretty disappointing meal... was hoping for so much more. Ordered the Byrd Bites Platter and upgraded from fries to crispy green beans, no drink. The meal was just under $20 w/tax ($13.99 meal + $2.99 for upgrade). The crispy green beans were the best part of the meal but not worth the upcharge to only get about 10 small beans (see photo). I got the chicken with the firecracker sauce which was more lemony than spicy. The chicken itself was not that good, the breading and sauce was all you bit into. The seating can accommodate large or small groups. Parking was part of larger strip mall. I hate to compare but Chick-Fil-A across the street would have been cheaper with better quality chicken and fries. 2 stars for the Service. They were very nice. For the price and overall taste, I probably will not be back.

It's a little on the pricey side but good chicken sandwiches. The staff was very attentive checking in on us a coke times during our visit. The restaurant was clean a little dark but clean.

My family and I were in the area and looking for somewhere great to eat, luckily we found this place. It looks brand new inside so that was a plus. The menu is straight forward so we all ordered something we liked. We dined in and everything was very good. We all enjoyed our choices. One unique thing I want to point out about this restaurant is that they're zabiha halal ! We didn't know the different between that and regular halal until the manager came and told us all about how natural the process is! Something totally unexpected but worth bragging: The crispy green beans are fresh, fried, and fricking SCRUMPTIOUS! I can see myself ordering those just by themselves!

Chicken tenders cook too hard and burnt grease making it crunchy and dark. Wings not cook red at bone. The fries were uncooked inside.

This place has really really good chicken: perfectly cooked and lots of juicy meat. The wings are exceptional. Although it is technically a chain, it is run like a small family restaurant. They had some unadvertised specials, which basically let me take out an amazing platter of wings for nearly half off. The seating leaves a lot to be desired if you like having your feet touch the ground.

I've only gotten byrds hot chicken for takeout at work, and this is by far one of the best hot chicken spots I've ever been to. HIGHLY recommend the Byrd bomb, pictured above. So acidic, so much chicken, so creamy, so good. If you're around the area and in need of a good, no GREAT chicken sandwich, try this spot out

Located in a plaza with lots of parking. Brightly lit and super clean. The service is very friendly. We ordered the first second and third special that was on the menu which is the chicken sandwich the chicken tenders and then the bird bomb. All of them were very good spicy is what we got ours to be at the different levels mild medium and super hot. The chicken was very hot, crispy, and well flavored. The inside was very tender. Their food is very fresh. We enjoyed the overall experience. The service is very good. I really like the fries. And the potato salad was very tasty. I would recommend people to try this. I would come back and try some of the other options next time. Also, if you follow them on Instagram before you go in, you get 5% off on your total bill.

Great new place. Very clean with friendly staff. Choose your spice level carefully we over did it a bit went medium instead of mild. Chicken was flavorful just a bit on a dry side. Portions are big good for sharing.

Stopped in for lunch recently. Food was incredible fresh and delicious. I don't think I'm that much of a spice hound but the second hottest was not super hot in my opinion. Chicken was extremely delicious. Fries are good but seasoned, so beware if you don't like that. I love their dipping sauce.

Got the chicken sandwich medium spice. I'm glad they talked me out of the hot version! I was debating between hot and supahot and they said neither were a good idea. The medium had just the right amount of kick. As for the chicken it is halal. Pretty well fried 7/10 crispy. Size of chicken 6/10. Loved the slaw and the sauce they included. It was very neutralizing for the hot chicken. Server was friendly. Chicken was freshly fried. $9.5 for chicken without combo. Felt this was fair. Will prly be back.

Order at the counter. Only one low table top, all the rest are higher tops. We ordered two tender combos: 1 medium with crispy green beans (extra $3 upcharge) and potato salad, 1 supahot with fries and potato salad. $34.95 They only have some generic fancy tomato ketchup, not a good sign. Their tender combo only comes with two tenders here. Their tenders are small here, heavily breaded too. They are okay. Their fried green beans are quite heavily breaded too. Don't get as much here, even with the combo as our favorite hot chicken spot in Berkley. $2 more for the chicken combo here and you only get two smaller tenders here. The potato salad is creamy, it's good.

Stopped in for the first time and was not disappointed. The restaurant itself is really clean which is a great first step. The gentleman at the counter (maybe the owner?) was provided amazing service even explaining everything that makes Byrd's special. The food was awesome, I had the bomb and my wife had the chicken sandwich. If you like a good amount of spicy go for medium if you want a little sizzle go mild.

We were craving some good chicken and came across the reviews and thought we would try this spot. It's located in the strip of West Oaks, and has room to sit and eat, which is always a plus for me. The gentleman taking our order was patient while we tried to figure out our order. He offered suggestions of sauce and said they make each meal fresh so to give it a little bit to cook. We only waited about 10-15 mins max for our food. The portions are very generous. My son and I both did the tenders. The 24k sauce was my favorite out of the few. The chicken was very fresh and the breading was delicious. I got the Mac n cheese and fries. The fries were lightly seasoned and pretty crisp- I'd probably pass on the Mac-n-cheese next time and try some other sides, but that is just my opinion, not that exciting. The garlic toast was a nice treat too. I'd definitely go back, especially with some other chicken places being lines for days.

Had the Byrd Bomb and it was everything I hoped it would be and more. Great sauce, great spice, and combination of crunch. Great food. Be cautious, spicy means spicy! I got medium spice upon recommendation and it was perfect. Clean restaurant with plenty of seating. Fast and friendly service and they walked me thru the menu since it was my first visit.

I appreciate your response. While I certainly don't expect food to be taken back and if I had been offered a discount on future visits, when I spoke with the manager, that would have been exceptable. That didn't happen. I will not be returning to your establishment.

They will never receive another penny from me. The wings are a third the size they were when they first opened and they not cooked with that crispy coating anymore. I got an order yesterday (8/26/2025) and a couple of the wings had a slither of meat on them and a couple/three of the wings had the feathers still on them (nothing Halal about that!). Not sure if they changed management or what, but the quality has gone out the window!!!!

Out of towners here...this place came up on yelp and driving by we were taken in by the pic do the Byrd bomb...stopped in and basically tried everything with our big family....mac n cheese was amazing, mini crinkle fries were yummy...our favorite was the chicken and sauce...service was great...note that everything is cooked to order and not frozen!!

I was craving comfort food and hot chicken sounded like a good idea. This place did not disappoint! Big, juicy tenderloins fried to perfection. I got the hot chicken sandwich medium spicy and it was delicious, but I could probably have gotten the hot. I didn't care for the buffalo wings, but the mango habanero was really good. The sandwich is so filling, I couldn't eat much of the wings and fries. I will definitely come back to try other items on the menu!

If you haven't been to Byrd's yet, do yourself a favor and try the Byrd Bomb! As someone from Nashville, one bite instantly took me right back home. The flavors are spot on, and the experience is unforgettable. Highly recommend!

First time eating at Byrd's tonight. It seems like every time I turn around there's a new chicken restaurant. I try most of them that I can. Byrd's stands out for several reasons. First of all the food is delicious. We got the Byrd Bomb and Bomb Bites with Crispy green beans. I got medium on the bomb and my family went plain and mild for their food. All spice levels were appropriate. Good quality chicken as well! The green beans were very yummy. I could have left the review talking about the food but is the service and kindness of the owner of manager that really stood out to me. People that take pride in their work and in their restaurant will bring me back. Go out of your way if needed to give Byrd's a try.

I almost wish we hadn't gone here. The chicken was delicious: seasoned well, moist, and appropriate portion size. The fries were tasty as well. Staff was kind and the food was made to order, not sitting under a heat lamp since last week. Will definitely be back!

We ordered two combos: one was the plant based sandwich with fries and green beans ($2.99 up charge) and the other was a chicken sandwich with potato salad and fries. You can also double up on the same side. If you order a shake with your combo, it's $4.99 vs $6.99 a la cart. We waited about 20 minutes for our order, they were pretty busy. The restaurant is clean and open. The service was great - the owner is very nice and checked on us mid-meal. Everything was good but the shake and green beans were the star. They also have a rewards program! We will be back!

My brother and I came here for the first time today, the cashier, Yara B, was very knowledgeable and gave us a quick rundown of the menu. I got the chicken sandwich combo with a side of fries and fried green beans, the meal was excellent! I will definetly be coming back here again! Highly recommend for sure!!!

I ordered the tender combo with fries and mac and cheese. I got one tender mild and one medium, both of which were really flavorful and had a good amount of spice. The fries were good, but I didn't care for the mac and cheese. I also thought the sauce was delicious. My boyfriend got the chick n donut with fries and crispy green beans. He really liked the sandwich and said the donuts tasted like Krispy Kreme. He also liked the fries. We both loved the crispy green beans. We're both for sure getting it next time. I would rate the food 4/5, but the service is what brought it up to a 5/5. All the employees we talked to were very friendly and seemed to genuinely care about their customers. The store was clean, including the bathrooms. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu!

I got the chicken sandwich combo with fries and Mac and cheese, with a strawberry cake shake! It was all so delicious and just the right level of spicy! 10 out of 10 would recommend this place to anyone who likes a could chicken place!!

Definitely will be coming back for more Byrds!!!! Foods was hot and fresh! Staff was super kind. Loved the music that was playing! Will be recommending.

There are better hot chicken places. The hottest level was mid. The flavor of the chicken was that great. Fries were soggy Mac and cheese was bland. My daughter said it was "a little good" so that says a lot.

New Chicken establishment owned by wife and husband . great chicken sandwich with fries and potato salad. Greeted by wife at counter. Clean and good service.

Chicken tenders were huge. Tried medium and hot and I thought the medium had a little bite to them, didn't notice anything at all On the hot tenders. Breading is light, kinda falls off the tender when you bit into it. Fries were good, some in my family thought they had a little spice to them, I didn't notice anything. Wife had chicken sandwich with cole slaw, pickles and ordered it " plain" (no heat) she said it was really good. Would eat there again, it's solid. Reminded me a little bit of Raising Cains, but I liked this place better!

I had the chicken sandwich combo medium heat. It was delicious and the heat was mildish. We'll be back!

Hot honey wings were very good. Not real hot but good flavor. Ordering online was quick and easy.

Very friendly and helpful staff, delicious food! Everything is made to order, so food takes a few minutes, but it's worth the wait. We tried the donut chicken sandwich, regular chicken sandwich, plain chicken tender, and kids meal nuggets. Everything was hot and tasty! The fries were a little spicy, but the potato salad was so good! Will be back!

Great food. LOVE the crispy green beans! Kind employees and clean environment. I will absolutely be back! 5 stars.

Chicken sandwich good. the meat of the chicken was soft and fresh, while the breading was crispy. Spice level was hot, as promised. The Byrd bomb was fine. With so many good chicken places people will have different tastes. My taste buds would choose Byrd's if I want the spice but Chick-fil-A on other days. My personal favorite is Sarokis where the chicken is good and the loaded fries are perfect. Your taste buds could vary slightly so give this place a try and decide for yourself.

Delicious food with generous portions. Staff was very friendly and the place was very clean! Will definitely come back.

Have anxiously been waiting to try Byrds hot chicken and it didn't disappoint . We ordered the two tender combo which comes with your choose of sides. I ordered both Hot spiced and they are true to the spice. They were HOT! The fries were spiced nicely and crispy. The mac and cheese was lukewarm, still good but would of been better if it was hot . We also ordered the donut fried chicken sandwich . Surprisingly it was very good and not too sweet. All the flavors complimented each other . The owner came by, was very kind and thanked us for coming in. This is the first Byrds in Michigan and we will def come back.

Best place to get chicken I can't get enough. Chicken is always fresh and never frozen everything is made to order and I never have a long wait time

I wish I would have taken a picture of our food before we dug in, but it looked too good, we just couldn't wait! You will NOT be disappointed!!! The chicken was cooked amazing, and the meat overall tasted of very high quality. I went with Mild which was just enough little kick, all my fries were crispy and seasoned, potato salad tastes just like you're at a family cookout! Sauces and drinks that come with it were fantastic! 10/10 ... 5 stars ... we will definitely be back

Pure indulgence - stopped by chance on our way to OH around 9.15pm. Very simple menu options yet amazing flavor notes. It was a large group so we got to try almost everything including their plant based protein and shakes. Service was very friendly and even at that late hour with a large group the staff didn't miss a smile or a meal . A true hidden gem and must try .

We have enjoyed Byrds Hot Chicken in Novi twice now - the first time for my son's birthday in February and today, just because! The food is consistent, hearty and delicious. I especially love the crunchy coating on the chicken. Yum! Although the menu is very simple, it works like a charm with several customizable options and it really seems to hit the spot. I find that the set up of this cafe-style restaurant is chic and perfect for a city like Novi. The choice of colors, textures, furniture and the overall ambiance are very tastefully coordinated. The owners, though, are really what stand out. They make an effort to provide excellent customer service, are very friendly and take time with each customer to make sure that their order is well placed and explained. I was very pleased to see that the restaurant was being well patronized when I stopped by to pick up my take out order this evening. Byrds Hot Chicken is a must try!

This is my new favorite hot chicken sandwich. Fresh, flavorful food with friendly staff. I've been here several times and it's always great.

Staff were so sweet and helpful. Service was great!! Thank you guys!! Food was delicious, my picky kids loved and enjoyed all the flavors. Every thing was fresh warm and crispy. If you're in a rush I recommend you order ahead of timebc every thing is prepared per order and fresh. Go try them you certainly won't be disappointed. We had the Byrd bomb and wings Place was cute and comfortable, would be back for the friendly staff and good food.

Staff is super friendly, and the chicken was AWESOME. The restaurant feels like a fast food joint, so nothing fancy. Everything's made fresh to order. We loved the chicken, fries, and vanilla cake shake. We will definitely be back!