Byrd's Hot Chicken

We ordered the sandwich combo with the coleslaw on the side as well as the mac & cheese BYRD‘s bowl it was very yummy. Very tasty and well worth it. We spent about $32 but she also gave us complementary chicken wings to just taste which were really good as well and really crispy a little pricey in this economy. I guess it’s just the times that were in but overall the food was still worth it. The customer service was phenomenal. I really appreciate the care and the thoughtfulness to our food so Yummy.

We tried Byrd’s Hot Chicken in Skokie and it was absolutely worth it! We ordered the Byrd Bomb (crispy tenders with cheese, slaw, 24 karat sauce, pickles on bread and hot toast) and it was packed with flavor. The hot chicken sandwich was juicy and had the perfect kick, while the crispy Byrd wrap was a great twist with amazing crunch. We also got a full order of wings, and they were cooked perfectly—crispy on the outside and tender inside. The drinks selection is solid (Pepsi products) and paired perfectly with the heat. Service was great, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the place had plenty of space with lots of parking available. If you’re looking for delicious hot halal chicken with great portions and excellent service, this is the spot. Definitely coming back! Also they are on uber eats and open super late

(See their reply: Case in point. No explanation or courtesy. It sounds like they ran their reply through AI. Employees didn't say wing orders were "online only", they just said they didn't have that. Why are wings at a chicken wing place online only? I still have no explanation. I can wait for good food, but they gave NO indication of how long the order would take. I could barely get their attention to ask how much longer for the food, let alone pull them aside to tell them HOW to clean better. Their reply is exactly how they treat customers: with contempt for trying their restaurant. This place is a HOT mess!) Atmosphere: one star for having loud equipment, terrible accousitics, and on top of it, low din music loud enough to make it even harder to order and hear what the workers were mumbling. The dining room was set-it-and-forget-it unkept, and "cleanliness" that included a layer of grease on surfaces. Service: one star for not having menu items shown at that location online, and employees that give no explanation. A chicken place with no 8, 12 or 16 piece wings?! Okay, I ordered the "five full wings (wings only)". Would you wait five minutes per wing? I did, with no warning or explanation that it would take nearly 25 minutes for my small order. One star is generous. Their service is not. Food: I won't go back, but I'll give the wings three stars. But the bottom line is, try a different location, or just go to a different restaurant. Wings are everywhere, and I'll be going elsewhere.

Did takeout and got a hot chicken sandwich with potato salad and a Byrd bomb. Honestly the flavors were good but the chicken was smaller than what I expected. Overall would drop the potato salad and go for Mac and cheese next time and go a level higher (not sure if it is actually hot or if my spice tolerance is good). The Byrd bomb was good but it is evidently mean to be eaten hot. Overall would go again

We ordered a Chick'n Donut and asked for no spicy sauce, but it was very spicy for my son. My son was so hungry, but he couldn't eat it. The donut has spicy sauce, and the additional sauce on the side is also spicy. I showed my receipt, but it said we ordered the plain one, and the employee still refused to make another order.

I just ordered from this place online on Uber eats and I asked for hot wings spicy and also buffalo and I got all 20 pieces barbecue and sweet. I don’t get how you mess up 20 wings and get them all the wrong. It makes no sense and the guy on the phone has the audacity to say the person they train did it wrong if he’s in training why is he doing it wrong? Why is my food having to suffer? It makes no sense how you didn’t make sure that your coworker wasn’t doing the order correct. It’s all doused in barbecue sauce and it’s just sweet and I just don’t like it at all. It’s not what I asked for and it’s just basic wings. Smothered in bbq 4/10. Honestly, find a better place. This is not it.

We had a great experience in Byrd's Hot Chicken. We ordered their chicken tenders which was very guicy and mouth watering test. Also we tried the chicken sandwich which was also very good. Finally, we tried their Byrd bomb which was so yummy. Overall we found an excellent place for dining in the neighborhood.

Me and my friend came in and the staff were so king. We had the spicy sandwich combo and my friend had the tenders with Mac & cheese. It was all good thank you. I will continue to come back here and invite more friends and family.

i would give 5 stars for the service alone. there were probably one or two workers when we went on a sunday afternoon and they were trying to keep up with the pick-up orders, pre-dinner rush, and customers inside. they do not fry their chicken until you order it so there's no fast food about this. and even with the mayhem, they had the biggest smiles and hospitable demeanors hiding their exhaustion. well maintained facilities, though it was a bit hot inside and could use more AC. the halal chicken was soooo seasoned and juicy. i ordered a single tender for my chicagoland food crawl and my friend got mozzarella sticks. i enjoyed the taster and would come back for more.

This place has apparently been open more than two years but I didn't know. Decided to give them a try. Prices are a bit high, so for my 1st time I ordered 5 wings. The lady who took my order talked me into getting fries too, so my order went from $6.99 to over $12. It was good though! They have 3 sauces; mango habanero, buffalo and barbecue. I chose buffalo and was happy to see that it came on the side, in case I didn't care for it. My order took about 15 minutes and was still hot when I got home. The chicken was seasoned well and fried perfectly. The fries were good too and both were delicious when dipped in the sauce. I will probably try the mango habanero next or maybe one of the pricey combos. If it's good I don't mind paying!

Dont ever eat here they gave me raw chicken wings and they didnt give a refund nor did they ask to re make it which i wouldnt want anyway since every single 10pc wing was raw and i did check.

They're open late which is an upside. Street parking. And I love their Byrd bomb. I must warn you though, it is quite heavy. But if you're feeling like you deserve a cheat day and want something unhealthy but tasty then stop by! Portion size is decent as well.

It was a rush after a half day at school, these people managed to make amazing food and keep it under control with like 19 hungry kids packed in a small building! Visit now

Best plant based chicken burger I have ever had (Rebel, medium heat)! Flavor, taste, spice, all on point!

If you're in the Evanston/Skokie/West Ridge area and want some good food... It's simple, spicy, and crispy.

Wanted a hot chicken sandwich and this place came up so we decided to try it out. The eating area was clean but pretty empty and there was one woman working hard to take orders and make the food. The wait was pretty long but again it was one woman working at the time. After we got our food, she had gone around to the three parties eating and apologized for the wait and offered extra fries. The food was delicious, a little pricy, but overall we liked it. Since there was only three parties at the time I went, it wasn't crazy loud. The music choice was nice, too.

Greetings my Foodzies , the other day I went to Skokie for my obligatory emissions test and we found this restaurant on the upside app. Byrds hot chicken at 3849 Oakton St. Skokie. A decent size place with wooden tables and banquet style chairs. Counter service with retro music playing throughout the restaurant. We both ordered the chicken sandwich combo Glenda had the mild and I opted for the Hot. The combo came with fries and potato salad, no drink, that was separate. The sandwich was made fresh and good size, it was moist and the breading was crunchy with a good flavor. The hot sandwich was spicy but not what I consider hot. The sandwich had the usual; coleslaw & pickle slices along with what they call a 24K sauce. The sauce was nice but nothing for the sandwich. The potato salad was a little vinegary which was a bit of a turn off. All in all not bad. I give this restaurant 4 stars. Try it out and let me know what you think. Ciao Ciao for now .

So fried chicken is the main item. Actually only have 3 main items. Menu is straightforward as can be. Ordered their #1 number chicken sandwhich with two side. Got to admit that sandwhich was huge. I know it cost a bit more then I would like, but the portion size broke my doubt. The chicken isn't cut to be flat so it is not cut even on the bun. You get a large lope sided chicken tender(according to the menu, but tenders are not that large. Think it is a cutted breast). The batter was pretty crispy. Took it home in a sealed container and it maintained it's crunch being covered in coleslaw. Can only imagine eating it fresh. Topped with a generous potion of coleslaw. Fries were good, the potato salad was really good. Can't remember a restaurant that served it but this place is worth trying. Really make you wonder why there isn't more good potato salad. Overall a lot more satisfying than I thought

This shit was the worst shit I've ever had. I thought I was litterly eating my own poop that's how bad it was. Never again. The service was completely fucking booty checks while the stupid worked was laughing at me because I wanted 5 chicken fingers. Never again I hated this place.

Great food, amazing hours! They really feel like halal Chick-fil-A -- I recommend this place to anyone looking for a great chicken spot!

Fire fire food. Chicken was great. It was a bit of a wait but definitely worth it. I brought the food home to my family and they were hooked.

This place is good. We ordered the mild chicken sandwich combo and the hot chicken tenders combo. Portions were huge. Potato salad was very good and so were the fries. Chicken was tender and crunchy. The 24k sauce had a nice kick to it but was on the sweet side. It is on the pricier side but 2 people could easily split their combos and it's good quality.

Only got them for delivery but would love to stop by and check out their restaurant. I got the single sandwich (medium heat), a single tender (hot heat level) with a side of potato salad and fries. The chicken sandwich had a great flavor and nice heat level, I did not find it to be too hot. The single tender with the hot heat level was good as well, wasn't too spicy for me but I'm too scared to try the supa hot. The potato salad and fries were good too and the order came very quickly.

I really enjoyed the BYRD bomb for lunch. The flavors were great (medium spice was right for me). The portion was large and the chicken was nice and crispy and juicy. I do wish the price point and portion size were both smaller, since this probably wouldn't reheat well. And the cheese made it all a bit gluey. My husband really liked the chicken sandwich. Excellent seasoning on the fries.

Without a doubt this is an outstanding Fried Chicken Sandwich, look out Skokie I'm coming to eat, wow! Very good French Fries, Potato Salad ok, enthused to have this location just up north. Excellent quality, efficient ordering process, I like the music. On my second visit I figured "I liked the Fried Chicken Sandwich so much I'll just order it again" but thought maybe I should try another item of interest called the Byrd Bomb. A new favorite, I will be visiting often but chances are I might not be ordering the Fried Chicken Sandwich as the Byrd Bomb has become an instant favorite. An absolutely wonderful concoction, quite large, I ate it all, it looks wonderful too. (FDV Approved 4.5 - Food, 4.6; Design, 4.4; Value, 4.5).

Good food, nice workers, clean. There was very quick service, considering there was a group of about 20 of us, and the food was good!

Ordered chick n donut and sandwich.... Really loved it Must go place and have the sandwich and Byrd bomb and it's Zabihah halal.... Best chicken sandwich

Was in the mood for hot spiced chicken. Chicken was spicy and kinda hurt my stomach afterwards. I'm not sure if it was the fried oil or the batter that didn't sit well. I just got the medium level which was a good spice level. The fries were okay and the potato salad was a good balance for the spice. The interior felt not as clean as I thought it could be.

Worst wait ever - forty minutes for a gyro! It's already cooked! ! No air conditioning- piss all over the bathroom. Pepsi products to make it a perfect disaster - inshallah they get better

Tried this place for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken sandwich was really good. I got it with the fried green beans which were also delicious. The potato salad was a nice side but the best part was the honey bites. Customer service was great.

Decent fast food chicken. Fries were awesome, service great and friendly. Loved the coleslaw on the chicken. It also came with a side of potato salad and french fries. I absolutely love the sauce. I got the medium and it was just perfect. Not too mild and not too hot.

Grossly overpriced. $22 for a fast food chicken sandwich--with 1/3 the chicken shown in the picture--a small order of french fries and a side of potato salad. The cashier expects a tip but does nothing other than take payment, hand out beverage cups and shout out the order number. No table service. The restaurant has no ambience. Food is served in styrofoam containers, with plastic cups and plastic cutlery. The food tasted good, but I found it to be grossly overpriced.

Even medium brings some heat - after the lunch rush is best. The ambiance is spare.

New chicken place that opened up in Skokie. The food is so good! The pricing is a little high, but worth it as one of the few halal chicken spots in the area. My husband loves the Byrd bomb and I usually order the spicy chicken sandwich.

Been here twice in two weeks. Is it me or are the corporate chicken sandwiches and nuggets taste cheaper and less quality? I've noticed a membrane or muscle in chicken sandwiches lately that were not there before. This place doesn't have it! Man this chicken sandwich is fire! i hope they don't change who or where they get the chicken breast from. i didn't like the fries. im a fresh cut fry guy. this was more crinkle cut frozen. overall ill be back for the sandwich.

As an UberEats delivery driver I have the unique opportunity of trying out new food spots that I wouldn't otherwise. (Probably more than I care to admit.) My coverage areas are the north and northwest suburbs - from Des Plaines to Evanston. If you're in the vicinity and looking for a crispy chicken sandwich look no further than Byrd's Hot Chicken in Skokie. Just a half block west off the Oakton stop on the Skokie Swift and you'll be able to able to enjoy a delicious crispy chicken sandwich from Byrd's. Freshness and quality at an affordable price, for real. Try it with their 24k sauce and you have yourself a perfect sandwich, my friends. Recommend the crispy green beans too. More like a neighborhood spot than a chain, Byrd's is run by good people. The guys behind the counter are always cool and very hospitable. Highly recommend. Bien provecho!

Decided to use my leftover Uber points on the 2 for 1 special. Didn't have high expectations but it was actually on a whole different level compared to the food I got from here last time. Definitely still not anything close to Fry the Coop. But it wasn't absolutely disgusting like last time. Without any discounted deals, I'd probably never come here. But if you do take advantage of any promotions that are going on and don't expect anything really good, it's not bad.

me and my boyfriend have been regulars and we ordered the mac n cheese for him. he threw it all up in less than an hour and then kept throwing up and feeling nauseous for 8 hours. ive never seen him throw up before and he has a strong stomach. it must've been food poisoning. we won't go here for a while.

My family and I really liked it! Got the hot sandwich combo and I love how they give potato salad AND fries. It was the perfect amount of spice for me and the chicken was moist. Also, the strawberry shake was yummy. Lastly, I must mention that the service was great. The owner helped us and he was very attentive, friendly, and quick. I will definitely be going back.

My husband and I came here last week and returned the next day! Omg the plate with the slaw, fries, pickles and toast is to die for! We loved it. The chicken is always fresh. If spicy is not your thing, don't come here. I see people writing in the review section that their seasoning is too spicy. Umm the business is called "Byrd's HOT Chicken" i mean.. Anyways, we loved it

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Ordered the chicken sandwich (hot) with fries and potato salad. The potato salad was good. The fries were were ok. The sandwich looked great. The flavor was excellent. The first bite caught me with some heat, but it never got any better. Overall it was good, but maybe I was hoping for something hotter. I would eat here again.

I tried the hot chicken sandwich. The chicken breast is big and the slaw and sauce on the sandwich were tasty.

Food is amazing, I really like Nashville hot chicken and this place does everything right, the hot chicken is amazing as well are the sides fries, Mac and cheese, and Texas toast. And to top it off service is top notch.

Everything at this restaurant is terrible from the service to the food. I have a feeling that they really don't care about what they do. The attitude is argumentative and the chicken is as mild as anything I've ever had and I asked her it's spicy. The food is greasy the sides are gross. I don't know why anybody would come here.

Picked up take out. Rebel Supahot, Tenders, 10 piece nuggets. Sandwich was basically the size of a McChicken and barely enough spice to say there's some flavor. Tenders looked decent but for being mild were too spicy for my no spice eating friend. The nuggets were Costco nuggets with a sprinkle of seasoning. Never again.

Came here one night after work. The chicken was so good and juicy! The fries were great, had a nice little seasoning on them. The man at the register was also so kind and patient with me as it was my 1st time and I was being indecisive. Already back for my 2nd time this month!

Awesome place, just discovered this gem! We will be back! Great service better food! Highly recommended.

Decided to try a new local spot based on good reviews. There was one table sat inside and only one other party in line yet we waited over 20 minutes for 2 chicken sandwiches. The breading was falling off the chicken and it did not taste good. The potato salad was not fresh either. We both discarded our food after a few bites...was really hoping for a better experience.

This place was awesome! I went with some friends and the bang for the buck was fantastic. I love the breading on the chicken breast, and their special sauce was outstanding. Plus, the combination came with delicious potatoes and fries... Anyway, I highly recommend it.

If hot (spicy) chicken is your thing, then Byrd's is a great place to go! Across the street from Walgreens, it satisfies the itch that CluckIt used to scratch for me. Very very messy when served with the slaw, so definitely wear a shirt you don't care about or tuck in a napkin, but that's part of the charm of this type of food. Happy to finally have a hot chicken joint on the north side!

Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had. They have quite a few options in the range of spice level. I got their medium Byrdbomb, which consists of perfectly cooked crinkle fries, pickles, an amazing sauce, coleslaw, and a piece of toast. The amount of flavor in this meal is out of this world. Their spicy levels are definitely more flavor/spice than temperature/burning. Which is what i prefer.The staff was very friendly and was willing to answer any of our questions and also make sure we got exactly what we wanted. It is a very comfortable environment with plenty of seating. They seem to have plenty of room for groups. My friend also got their fried chicken sandwich, which he really enjoyed. Their portions are huge as well. The only negative thing I would have to say is they are on the pricier side. I don't think I'd go back often because of that but it would be a treat from time to time. All in all delicious!

Chicken was made fresh and the flavor was really good. Simple menu which is nice and easy. They have a good kids menu as well. Sweet owner. Def going back.

Great flavor!! I got the # 1(Hot) .. And it packs a good amount of heat; worth the price. Would come back to try the Byrd bomb next time..

Got the hot sandwich combo with the fries and potato salad. The chicken was juicy and crispy. A perfect amount of heat if you're looking for hot. It's not unbearable and I would even consider getting the super hot. Everything was out pretty fast. I took it to go. The service was friendly. I loved their fries! The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the potato salad but I can just skip it next time! Wish I took a pic but I was too hungry. Such a nice addition to the neighborhood.

Great service and very tasty chicken sandwiches! The green beans are delish and sharable size

The hot chicken was delicious, crispy, and spicy. I went with the "hot" and it was spicy but flavorful. The way it should be. The cheese fries were also crispy and fresh as well. The service was very good and the employees were very nice. The place looks very clean and new, with nice decor. If you like hot crispy chicken I would definitely say Byrds is worth stopping by.

What an incredible place! The food is absolutely delicious, and the portions are very generous. The mains and the sides are so good, and I can tell it was all prepared with a great deal of care! Highly recommend the chicken sandwich!