Humble Bird

Normally I hate AI and how it’s being used in literally everything these days and making quality human interactions more rare - but I gotta give ChatGPT a shout out for recommending this place. The food - 10/10. The chicken is on par with some of the best I’ve had in the city, with the Mac and cheese easily being the best I’ve had, ever. Chicken was juicy and very flavorful, I was able to tolerate a higher heat level while still being able to enjoy the meal. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and had a purpose. The sauce, slaw, everything. Water was given by the staff on request - a nice touch. Parked on the street in front of the store, there was no massive rush or line - also nice. A solid recommendation from me - was an amazing dine in experience with really friendly staff, thank you!

Wanted a savory chicken sandwich and found this delightful place that was 45 mins away. Brandon- the owner greeted us and was so kind and welcoming!!! We ordered the Nashville Sando and of course had to have the waffles 🧇 to pair with it. The chicken sandwich was chef’s kiss 😚 crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, perfectly seasoned, and stacked on a soft, buttery bun. The waffles 🧇 ? Sweet, fluffy, golden perfection. And when you pair everything with the homemade sauces? Game over. Every bite had me doing a little happy dance. I’m so happy I gave this place a try. It’s so refreshing experiencing food you know was made out of love.

In town from Napa, found Humble Bird online as I was craving chicken. Jumped in car and drove 45 minutes in LA traffic to give them a shot at the title. I am a yard bird connoisseur, hands down best bird I ever eaten! As I watched staff make their fries - they looked scrumptious so I asked to switch from Mac cheese - they gave me fries for free! Staff represents humility and kindness! Worth the 20 minutes wait for hot, fresh & yard spicy bird…👍🏽

If you're looking for something special, give this a try. Everything was made to order. Go in knowing there is a minimum 15-20 minute wait time. The chicken was tender and juicy. The rub has depth of flavor. The shell was perfect. The fried pickles were great and actually get more flavorful with time. I ordered the half chicken and fried pickles. Too much for me to eat in one sitting. The magic of this place is that the food actually still tasted great hours and even a day later. I don't have an air fryer so my only real option for reheating was the microwave or just eating it could from the fridge. Amazingly, it still tasted great and still retrained some of it's crispiness. And the flavors on both had more time to marinate and evolve. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to returning and exploring the menu. The staff was also very nice and accommodating. Free water while you wait.

Great chicken served by great staff. The only place besides Howlin rays that I can and will trust with my fried chicken sandos and hot chicken. Chicken is plump, crispy, juicy. The potato salad is great. Fried are crispy. Everything is top notch

Mild chicken was still a little spicy. Very good seasoning. The Mac and cheese was al dente, which isn't a bad thing. Very great dinner. Very filling.

The best, juiciest, fattest chicken nuggets I've ever had, and their sauce is delicious. $5 waffle is yum. Server forgot one item, we called about an hour later, and he totally knew who we were - before even asking, he offered a refund. We will definitely go back to try a little spice! Oh, and banana white chocolate cookie split between the two of us was a nice finish 👌🏽 big appreciation

Stopped by The Humble Bird in North Hollywood and was seriously impressed. The food was 🔥 I went with the medium spice, and the chicken was perfectly cooked—moist, juicy, and not overly breaded or heavy. You can tell real care went into the flavor. A few friends and I tried nearly everything on the menu, and not a single miss. Every bite hit the spot. What made it even better was the hospitality. Brandon, the owner, came out to check on every table, made sure everyone was happy, and you could tell he really takes pride in what he’s built. That kind of personal touch is rare and says a lot about the heart behind the place. Highly recommend pulling up here if you’re in the area. Great food, great vibes, and run by even better people.

I've never tasted hot fried chicken but Humble Bird fulfilled my expectations. I ordered the small bird for delivery and it arrive hot and quite spicy for what the called "mild." Wonderful! Great dredge and crunch. The pickles were crisp and a good foil to the heat of the crust. Highly recommend this place!

Love this place. Probably the best chicken sandwich place I've had in all of LA. Chill vibes inside, it's clean, nice ac. Friendly service too, everyone is really nice. The sauce is delicious. I love coleslaw and I'm picky, this place does not disappoint. Looking forward to trying their mac and cheese next time.

DELISH. Got the small (mild) and the sando (medium) + pickles and mac. The mild is a little spicy (and I'm not a baby ... but maybe I am). The medium was perfect said my son, though it was tempered by bread, coleslaw and pickles. The sizes and quantities were HUGE. We were feasting on it literally for days. Highly, highly recommend. Service was beyond friendly. So nice.

Stopped by The Humble Bird in North Hollywood and was seriously impressed. The food was I went with the medium spice, and the chicken was perfectly cooked--moist, juicy, and not overly breaded or heavy. You can tell real care went into the flavor. A few friends and I tried nearly everything on the menu, and not a single miss. Every bite hit the spot. What made it even better was the hospitality. Brandon, the owner, came out to check on every table, made sure everyone was happy, and you could tell he really takes pride in what he's built. That kind of personal touch is rare and says a lot about the heart behind the place. Highly recommend pulling up here if you're in the area. Great food, great vibes, and run by even better people.

Burned my mouth clean off... but it's good. Definitely worth the wait.. and you will wait but definitely very tasty. Service was nice. I would come back in a heartbeat.. yummy My sandwich wasn't spicy.. just hot because I didn't wait

I've tried so many Nashville hot chicken places. Howlin rays is the best. This place is 2nd. It's very good. Even the Cole slaw is solid. Well balanced. I got the hot and it's not that spicy. I'll go for the hottest one next time.

Pulled up on a Sunday 11:30 and grabbed two sandos. One medium and one mild. Medium has a small kick but nothing too intense. Everything is made to order and you can tell the staff take great care of each order. The sandos are delicious and the ingredients are clearly a cut above your average fried chicken sando and the lemonade was quite refreshing! Definitely will be back to try the other menu items to see what they are all about!

Yes!!! This place is the business when it comes to fried chicken sandwich, in my opinion. The wife and I stopped by here one day while out shopping for pots and planters. I had the humble melt and it was the bomb!! Sandwich was moist, with a crunchy outside and full of flavor. I felt like it blew Dave's Hot Chicken out the water and it's a small neighborhood business so that's another plus. Staff was friendly from the moment we walked in and place was kept very clean. We found street parking right outside but there weren't very many spots available. I recommend to fellow Yelpers and I know we will be back.

Had a really tough day and decided to treat myself to delivery (normally, I do pick up to support the business). After debating what I wanted, I decided on fried chicken sandwich. The 'where' was the second hurdle, as I was visiting to help out my fam. On the delivery app, the reviews rarely reflect those that are on Yelp. Humble Bird had consistent high marks, so I put in my order. I got a fried chicken sandwich (medium) and an order of fries w/ side of their sauce. Upon opening the bag and box, and it looked so delicious. However, someone forgot to pack the sauce for the fries. I was so hungry that I didn't miss the sauce too much, but I still would have liked to try it. Spice level worked out well for me and all the flavors were great. I wish there was a bit more slaw, but that's just me. I was worried the fries would be soggy, but they were also great and still had some crisp. Overall, so good, and it was the highlight in my crummy day. Thank you, Humble Bird! Next time I'm in the area, I'd love to visit irl to try the sauce and everything freshly made.

I had the Humble Melt in mild and I enjoyed it a lot. Not too spicy and enough flavor. The chicken was moist which is a plus. I also had the humble fries which I somewhat enjoyed. I really liked the seasoning of it, but for some reason it was too much salt for me. I had to have water after every bite of fry. The staff was great and the dining area was clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There is street parking available.

I'm from Texas and I was in the mood for some fried chicken. Looked up what was around my area and Humble Bird had great reviews. Chicken was hot, juicy , crispy and delicious!! I will definitely return!

Whole Bird $30. Went on a late night fried chicken adventure with the family. Pulled up to try the fresh made to fry chicken. Definitely hit the spot!

Some of the best chicken I have had in a long time . Fresh , juicy and flavorful. Can go wrong !

Was recommended to try this spot and man I'm so glad that I did. I'm slightly bias because I prefer chicken sandwiches over burgers, but damn this places "sando" was so on point. Kinda wish I got the "hot" or "be humble" spice level instead of medium but I played it safe and didn't wanna risk burning my rear end off. The people working were very friendly and the place was clean! Two things I think are very important in a restaurant. Plenty of seating inside and out. Back to the chicken though, just go... try it... you'll be so glad you did. Beyond better than any of the other hot chicken places I've tried in LA.

Now let me preface this-I liked Howlin Rays....BUT I even like Humble Bird even better!!!! 10/10 Small Bird -Country Style Humble Fries-Mild Lemonade 8/10 Waffle Fried pickles Mac n Cheese I will definitely be returning!. Parked on street with no problem. Servers were friendly and welcoming

Woah! This place is insane. One of the best chicken sandwiches I ever ate. This sandwich is an absolute beast in the best way possible. The fried chicken is thick, juicy, and beautifully crispy with that deep reddish-golden crunch that tells you it's been seasoned just right--definitely giving off hot chicken energy without looking greasy. It's loaded up with crunchy pickles, vinegary slaw, and sweet red onions, all tucked into a soft, buttery bun that's barely holding it all together. Then there's that creamy, spicy mayo or comeback sauce dripping down the side like it knows it's the star of the show. And let's talk about that bold move--mac and cheese in the sandwich. Oh yeah. Creamy elbow pasta stuffed right in there, adding this rich, cheesy comfort that plays perfectly with the heat from the chicken. It's messy, it's over-the-top, and it's absolutely banging with flavor. The macaroni and cheese just on the side is like a solid comfort classic. Creamy cheese sauce, topped with toasted breadcrumbs for that little crunch on top. It's the kind of side that doesn't play second fiddle--it holds its own and makes the whole meal feel like a warm hug.

Dave's, Blazin Hot, Al's and Nashville Chicken ain't got nothing on THIS! I don't leave reviews but this shii was that good! Service 10/10 Food 10/10 No glazin tho

Okay Went back tonight for a take out. This time with our son. Place is consistent with having good food and excellent service.

Thee BEST Nashville chicken.. portions are nice, quality is 10/10, flavor and spice was on point.. and the lemonade was so refreshing.. to top it off, the staff is super nice and friendly! Annnd let me just tell you, the food stayed nice and hot 30 minutes into our road trip.. Must try and we will be back. :-)

First off, the customer service is top notch & friendly. Second, chicken is cooked to perfection: crispy, not greasy, just good fried chicken. The food came out piping hot and the fried pickles, pure crunchy deliciousness.

Super flavourful, got mid and hot one. As a spicy food lover I liked hot more than mid one. Next time coming for final boss. Cheers!

Service was good but the food was underwhelming and overpriced. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor and was a huge fan of the sauce of my chicken sandwich. The fries were the best of them all.

Wow! 10/10. I'm not big on fried chicken but my husband is. I can honestly say that this is the BEST fried chicken I have ever had. The "hot" definitely has a nice kick to it. We even got our little one the plain flavor (forget what it's called, but it was the first level of heat) and the FLAVOR was incredible! Nice and crispy on the outside, and super moist and juicy on the inside, without an abundance of grease. The staff was super helpful, really nice and worked hard to deliver everyone's food on time. 100% would recommend this place. The sandwich was delicious but the small/big bird is where it's aaaaat! The cookies were also delicious!

I give three stars cuz the food was ok. A bit expensive for what they offer in my opinion. Walked in for the first time visiting to major chaos. Two people working the entire operation. TWO PEOPLE! That should have been my sign to turn around and go anywhere else. Tables of people not eating wondering what they had done with their day so far. Hopefully a couple people called in sick. I'm guessing they were slammed from too many uber eats to go orders because that's all that was leaving the building. You may need to stop taking togo orders while you catch up if you can't make in house guests happy first. We were told food was going to be about 20 minutes because everything is cooked to order. Ok, I get it. I've worked in bars and restaurants for over 30 years. For that food to take that long they musta had one of my previous cooks named Mudo that could only make one order at a time from start to finish before starting the next. Two people can't take care of that operation by themselves PERIOD. At 30 minutes we asked how much longer and their response was it's almost ready we will bring it to you. Well, another 10 minutes out come our sandwiches. One was correct and one was wrong. The response, do you wanna see the ticket? Ok. Sorry I guess I was going too fast and missed that. We will remake it. It will only be a couple MORE minutes. A minute later our fries come out. Another minute later the fresh squeezed (powdered) lemonade arrives. Another couple minutes the sandwich remake arrives. The best thing we had was the side of fries. Would I return........ possibly. If I walked in and saw two employees I'm walking right back out. Not sure how your back of house is run and that's none of my business. If this is how daily service is you will not be around long IMO. We coulda taken a bus to Chinatown and waited in a different line and been served quicker. Hopefully it was just an off day and you were very short handed.

Humble Bird made our list for a must-stop while visiting the area. And they did not disappoint! We ordered the Small Bird, the Humble Melt, fries, cole slaw and some mac and cheese. The fried chicken was hot, just out of the fryer! Every piece was perfectly crisp and dripping with juice...and as a testament to their cooking expertise, the white meat was perfectly cooked, timed right. The Humble Melt is a flavor explosion - spicy, crispy Nashville hot, refreshing cole slaw, pickles, finished with cheese and their signature Comeback Sauce. The fries was on point and the mac and cheese was velvety smooth with a perfect cheese taste. What also makes Humble Bird a five-star experience is the service. Not only welcoming and helpful, but up-front talks about a short wait for the Small Bird (totally worth the short wait since it's not sitting under some heat lamp!), and they care that you are enjoying the food. If you want terrific Nashville Hot in Burbank, run don't walk to Humble Bird!

Yes, yes, yes! Humble Bird is doing everything they need to do right spectacularly right! The chicken sandwich was flavorful, and really just downright delicious. Every side was excellent and the service was amazing. I really enjoyed the light bright interior of the space, and can't wait to come back when it's not so hot out to check out the patio seating. If you're in Burbank area looking for a phenomenal chicken sandwich, there's no need to look further!

Killer chicken! Made to order and delicious. Chicken is perfectly seasoned, the medium heat is not crazy hot, but still spicy and the Mac and cheese and slaw were really good. Mason is the person who took care of us and he answered all of our questions, made sure we got what we wanted and took an extra step to make sure all our food cooked at the same time so our family could eat together. Customer care and food 5/5!

Support small neighborhood businesses and you might find a hidden gem... If you are craving delicious fried chicken, try Humble Bird! Chicken made fresh to order with a variety of sauces and sides you can try. Perfectly cooked - moist inside, crunchy outside with a bit of a kick. You can choose the level of spiciness so not to worry. Walking inside the establishment, I immediately felt welcomed and I knew that this is a passion project so knew it was going to be special. Don't take my word for it... try it for yourself.

The chicken sandwich was very good. Humble fries were also delicious. Nuggs were good, the boy enjoyed! Small restaurant. Three tables inside, two outside. The staff were friendly and attentive. Would go back.

I've been getting chicken here for however many years they've been open. Is it the best chicken I've had in California... yes... but the reason I came back is because the staff is beyond friendly... good customer service with amazing food is a recipe for success... don't think twice... eat here... often!

This is for the Ventur4a Blvd location: GREAT! If you like Nashville style, they do it well, and don't skimp on flavor or seasoning. Got nuggets and wings, and they were both super savory, and super moist. There are a lot of chicken spots, but not a lot of 'great" ones. so get on over.

I love this place. The service is great, very friendly! Their food is very yummy and I can't wait to go back!

Great service, food was amazing, everything is fresh, a must try. I loved their seasoned fries, the sandwich was very filling enough to share.

The Humble Bird in NoHo stands out because they offer fried chicken in addition to the typical hot chicken items. You don't have to just get a chicken sandwich as you have the option to order chicken wings, breasts, and thighs. The parking for this restaurant is not bad at all. There's a parking lot in the back and plenty of street parking along Burbank Blvd. Each time I've gone, the staff all welcome me as soon as I walk-in making me feel like a regular. My wife and I typically order the Big Bird which consists of 8 pieces of chicken. It doesn't come with sides so we also get Mac-n-cheese and slaw. The chicken always tastes tender and crispy with the right amount of spice (medium). The Humble Bird is worth checking out for anyone looking for quality fried chicken.

Delicious chicken! The 'small bird' and 'big bird' takes some time to be served but it's worth it! Fresh out of the fryer! Sandwich is great too. And very super staff, I would come back!

Stopped here after a flight into Burbank Airport. Service was great. One of the owners explained the menu to us and recommended the Sando. They cook to order so make sure you call ahead if you're going to be in a hurry. You get to choose your level of spice (which I love) so if you're a wimp like me you can enjoy good fried chicken that's not overly spicy. Excellent recommendation. Hubby loved his too. Cute place a few tables inside and a couple outside. We also tried the fried pickles. These were the BEST fried pickles ive ever had. A must get if you're here. Flying out in a week will definitely be back. Wish I lived closer.

Takes FOREVER to get an order. Coating is flavorful. Machine-based cooking can result in stringy, blue meat with visible veining... indicating not fully cooked. Take it to the register asap or they'll try to argue that their timer is all-knowing and all-powerful rather than noticing the meat produced for their inspection is as the customer has said. Is this misogyny? Ageism? IDK but reluctant to return when another nearby neighborhood joint has hand-cut nuggets, produces orders in under 15 min and couldn't be nicer. Look on Magnolia in Burbank by the car wash.

Everything was delicious. The sando hit every spot I wanted. Flawless. Service was great. The folks running it asked for feedback on everything to improve their recipes. I tried a Nashville Nugget with "Not So Humble" sauce... on its own it's too much. Add some slaw and pickles and that thing was spicy good. My face is still a little numb. Not for the feint of heart for sure.

Not one to write reviews at all, but this has to be the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever gotten in my life. Felt really welcomed, and had a custom Mac and cheese order.

Possibly my favorite chicken place in LA. I normally have a hard time going to Nashville Hot chicken joints, because it's hard to find chicken that has mild to no spice that isn't dry. Humble Bird delivered! We ordered the Nashville Nuggs in Hot and Country with a side of fries and fried pickles. Everything was delicious! Service was good and prices were fair! We will be back

Do you want the best fried chicken in all of LA? You must come to the bird. As a food snob (I say this with my chest and with pride) and a native New Yorker - this is seriously the best juicy, well seasoned, delicious fried chicken you'll ever get in town. I went to Le Coupe and asked 4 people (while they were eating the chicken) how good it was before I bought it and all 4 people said "it's alright." "It's just the sauce that makes the chicken" if you gotta put sauce on your fried chicken - that's not fried chicken. The Humble Bird is owned by two friends who are both working the counter and the kitchen - talk about hustle. They take pride in what they cook and they even went to New Orleans and tested out different chicken there and brought back their own touch to LA. This is a true GEM. A diamond in the rough! The food: - the chicken was immaculate. Juicy. Crispy. Fresh. Seasoned. Everything was ON POINT. It fell off the bone! That's how you KNOWWWW it is delicious. That's a real chicken. - the waffles weren't your sweet average waffles, they had a light saltiness to it, perfect to eat with or without the chicken. - the fries were like checker's fries but FRESHER and way better seasoned. - the Mac & cheese was saucy and runny, not dry at all. - the pickles were on point. - we tried 4 different flavors of the chicken and my favorite was the original country fried, can't ever go wrong with that. - oh and I forgot, grandma's cookies!!! Banana pudding flavor and they're hella good! I really loved how welcomed I was by everyone at The Humble Bird. I loved the atmosphere, and loved the friendliness too. I wish these guys the best, I can't wait to come back!!!!

This is for a DoorDash order. The food took just over 1 hour to arrive, so it was cold by the time it was in our hands. Of the 5 items we ordered, 2 were missing - no french fries, no mac & cheese. Very disappointed, especially considering how many other hot Nashville chicken locations are nearby.

Omg the best chicken ever! We ordered the Sando it was delicious, we also had the Nashville Nugs those are amazing the chicken is so juicy well cooked and the batter with the mild flavor was unexpectedly great. The Humble melt was huge and chicken is very good the Cole slaw is great. If you want to try something fresh this is the place to go. The service is great and the food amazing. Best chicken place, I'm not much for a chicken sandwich.

I've been craving some good friend chicken and fast food fried chicken never delivers satisfaction. I've driven by a few times, but l finally decided to stop. They're kinda hidden in plain sight as the building doesn't really jump out at you, there were no customers on the patio, and then Sunday, I thought they might be closed, but I parked and walked up and they were open. The place is spartan with limited ambiance, but decent music bumping in the box and I was strictly there for good food anyway. This is NOT fast food; it's made fresh to order so you'll wait :15+ for piping hot fresh food, but it'll be worth it. The menu is pretty limited, but if you do something good, that's all you need to be doing! Since it was my first time, I started with a medium heat level because you just never know if a spot is going to hit you with a tasty blend of spices or just too damn much cayenne because they just wanna be HOT. I just ordered up the Small Bird and didn't add any sides as filler. This was a wise move as the size of the 4-pieces were very filling. The food arrived steamy hot and crispy, I know you're hungry, but watch burning your mouth off! Medium heat wasn't hot, but adds up after 4 big pieces. Despite being fried chicken, it seeming comes out grease free. At first this makes the spice a little dry, so you can start with a dip in the comeback sauce, but once you bust open the chicken it's very juicy and then all starts mixing together. Very polite, professional and 'humble' staff. Plenty of street parking, although you may not get terribly close if too many customers are at the trendy cannabis shop next door. I'm sure if the food was faster, they would sell more to the stoners!

The service is amazing, the food is superb! The ambiance is calm and reserved. The chicken has been consistently juicy, the various levels of spice have their own unique flavor profiles. It's a great spicy chicken sando, spicy chicken thigh, and today will be trying the biscuit sandwich. Try it out when you are craving some fried chicken.

In town for sons birthday, he only wants and eats chicken. Pulled up this spot, we are not from around here so we pulled in at 750. They close at 8. Brandon made us feel welcome from the get. He hooked us up with country style nuggs fory son with salt only fries. He says they are thw best hes ever had. Juicy checken full of flavor. Sauces are out of this world. We had the sando medium hot. Nothin but love and all fire here. Definetly close enough to universal studios and well worth the 12 minutes drive. We will come back whenever we pass thru.

Delicious, glad I tried it. I'll definitely come back! Love the sauce and pickles. Yum !

The service was great and so was the food. The chicken sandwich was really tasty and the fries were exactly how I like them crispy and well seasoned. If you're in the area you definitely have to stop by.

Drove all the way from Ventura County to Burbank after reading reviews on Yelp. Totally worth it. Got the loaded fries, a mound of crispy spicy fries with cheese, covered in fresh cole slaw and pickles and many nuggets of perfectly fried and juicy hot chicken. Big enough for 2 hungry people. Freshly made lemonade. And the service couldn't have been nicer.