Jay Bird's | Long Beach

Jay Bird’s has one of the best chicken sandwiches around! You choose the heat level and it’s always perfectly fried. Crinkle cut fries are great. I love how you can customize the sandwich with sauce or no sauce, cut in half, great for eating on the go or dipping.

I love me a good chicken sandwich and Jay Birds is great. The chicken is lightly breaded but still with plenty of flavor. The fries have more seasoning than I personally prefer but they are still good. If you are craving a good chicken sandwich Jay Birds is a great destination. I would recommend checking them out if you are already at the LBX Hanger.

Located at The Hanger LBX. Plenty of free self parking. Great out door area for families. Love the atmosphere. The restaurant is located inside the food court. Line moves very quick. Very friendly service. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is very simple. I got the two strips with fries and they're delicious. Been here before and will continue to return.

Another hot chicken review, ok great location at the hangar in Long Beach, clean, and great service, so I tried the chicken sandwich & fries, the chop, and blazing fries. The chop is one chopped chicken tenders spiced with your choice of heat in a mix of coleslaw, chopped pickles, comeback sauce, and Big Sexy sauce I got a hot level tender which was exactly what I been expecting to eat at a hot chicken spot, good idea but execution was off, vinegar on slaw overpowered the taste of everything else, more black pepper to compensate and chicken was scarce with only 1 tender, would recommend you add extra tender for 3 bucks. Next the blazing fries which is one chopped chicken tender, spiced with your choice of heat, mixed with spicy fries, mac n' cheese, comeback sauce, and Big Sexy sauce. I got medium level, great mixture of fries, mac and cheese, comeback sauce, big sexy sauce, but with only 1 chicken tender, definitely good but again will leave you wanting to add another tender if you want good amount of protein to level out all the carbs of fries and Mac and cheese. Finally the chicken sandwich, great sandwich, big and juicy breast breading was just right for me not that crazy breading with just crispy oil in it, medium level was not spicy at all good amount of slaw nothing too overpowering, come back sauce is good but I had better from other places, brioche bun complements everything between them buns, fries are good too, crinkle cut nice and crispy! One of my favorite chicken sandwiches I've had, would recommend the sandwich first and foremost as a real meal everything else as a snack unless you add extra chicken... overall great place for a chicken sandwich would recommend. 😋

Sandwich was good. Mac and cheese was room temp and meh. Didn't bother to have then heat it up since the portion was so small. 15 bucks and it didn't fill me up. Would not come here again

We were staying at the Hampton inn and the front desk recommended this place. The fried chicken was great and so were the fries, but the potato salad was just okay. We loved the sauces that came with the chicken. We went around lunch on a Friday and waited about 20 minutes for our food. There was a constant line the whole time we were eating and seemed like the most popular place in the venue.

My kids love spicy and wanted to try this place when we got to LA. We had some hours to kill until our Airbnb was ready so we picked up our rental and headed to Long Beach on the 405. Odd to be traveling at 65 on a weekday on the freeway but that’s what the pandemic has done. Kids were not disappointed. Two thumbs up from each (that’s 4 thumbs up for the math challenged). I had the slightly spicy French fries and lemonade. Very tasty. You can only eat on premises outdoors. The place is called The Hanger and it’s a food court. There are a couple of other interesting places inside.

Solid chicken sandwich but wasn’t as spicy as advertised. Also it came with a bucket full of fries which I think makes it worth it for sure. All in all a nice chicken spot in Long Beach.

OMG!!! Tried Jay Birds chicken for the first time today and I'm OBSESSED!!!! The portions are huge so I have left overs!! The only down side is the limited seating but luckily I was able to find some empty chairs and squeezed into a table. Another downside, I'm not really a fine of lemonade or tea (which are the only drink options) so I walked around to find another drink of my liking. I would maybe even recommend bringing your own drink but I know that's not necessary since lemonade and tea are very popular and most people like it.

Located inside a food hall with many other restaurants to choose from. I got the Mac Daddy Sandwich and Fries. The chicken was not super crispy. Mac and Cheese was relatively tasteless, it was more so there for texture. Fries were seasoned pretty well and fairly crispy. Portion size is pretty good, as I felt quite full after the meal. I ordered medium and it was not spicy in my opinion, and I am pretty good with spice. After tax the sandwich was maybe $17 give or take Rating: Overall, I'd give this place a 4.5/10. Relatively harmless and mid experience. Food was not special, and didn't really taste like anything. The price of $17 post tax brings the score down below mid. Probably would not come back but the meal was filling at least

Cold hard over cooked bland chicken. Mac was like bland water never aging you have been warned folks

Tasted the food was so good. Menu was easy to understand, and you can see with spice level wanted.

Got the loaded fries and they were delicious. I don't need to say much more than that.

Fast and friendly service. I wasn't sure what to eat for lunch and decided to walk around the Hanger to see what the other patrons were eating. Most tables had boxes from Jay Bird's, so I decided to try them (was a great decision). Got some crispy tenders on top of a slice of toast with two little waffles on the side. Was the perfect amount for lunch!

We got the chicken sandwich and it was really good. There are seats all over the place you might just need to look out for it, if it is busy.

Yum!!! I got the blazin fries and I would definitely recommend. I loved the mild and the mac is great with the fries and chicken. I prefer this to crimson coward ! Its in a indoor mall type place with 10 other food shops so you can come with your family and all get your cravings satisfied!

normally this place is good. I even drive out of my way for it. But this time my order was wrong. The person taking my order didn't seem to understand what I wanted and even when I got my order it was wrong. super upsetting and such a waste of money.

Great chicken spot inside the Long Beach Exchange. My partner turned me on to it; it's her absolute favorite hot chicken spot and while we have moved away from the LBC, admittedly we still stop in here whenever we are in the area for a doctor's appointment. Their chicken sandwiches are perfectly crispy and delish and their curly fries are out of this world. While it's not the healthiest of eats, there's something about Jay Bird's that just hits right especially after a challenging day. Definitely recommend! And if you're curious about the vibe: it's the LBX: one of the coolest venues (IMHO) and food halls in Long Beach, especially if you're an airplane nerd like myself. Check it out!

Great food but don't underestimate the spice, it will get ya! Jaybird delivers your typical Nashville chicken sammies with some extra heat to it. You have the options to go with a sandwich or the chicken itself and you get to choose its spice level. Spice level ranges from no spice, mild, medium, hot, very hot, and very very hot (I forgot the name they called it). Every meal comes with fries and I made the smart decision to get very spicy on an empty stomach. Very delicious sammie, BUT I WAS DYING. I almost got the most spiciest one too. Thankfully I had some sense but most my sense was out the window. On the side I got their mac n cheese, which I do really love. It's rich and creamy and white cheddar, white a lot of places don't really go that route for mac n cheese. The service was good. Nothing much to say about it. It's an in and out type of establishment. The employees were kind though and that's all that really matters. The layout of the place is located in LBX so the ambiance of it is already perfect because you can just take the food to the outdoor area and enjoy your meal while you suffer in silence (or out loud like me). I'd take the food togo if you're going to get it spicy and you don't want to publicly embarass yourself. But great place for a chicken sammie!

I DREAM about this chicken sandwich and have only one regret about moving away from Long Beach, is that I had to leave Jay Bird's behind. I hate to say I never try anything else when I come to the Hangar now because this is my go to! It was also my comfort food post doctor's appointments because it was so close. The sandwiches are always juicy and I can't ever not pair them with the mac and cheese (on or on the side) and an Arnold Palmer. The Lemonade is served and there's always fresh tea on the counter. The fries are crinkle cut and seasoned to perfection and my mouth is watering now just thinking of it all. The gals working are always smiling and kind and you can even sign up for a rewards system that has earned me multiple complimentary items now. I hope they open one closer to San Diego in the near future!

I've had Jay Bird's before when Nashville hot chicken was first getting really popular and I definitely remember enjoying their chicken sandwich. We recently went back and tried their Blazin fries and they were sooo good!! Plus only about $9 and they're huge! My partner and I shared them and I was stuffed. The fries are crinkle cut topped with mac n' cheese, a chopped tender (we got medium spice), and comeback sauce. At first I thought it'd be overkill with the mac n' cheese on top but it works and gives it the oozy cheese flavor. Almost half way through we realized we forgot to ask for pickles! This really elevated the dish (in my opinion) and they give them for free. I would definitely order again!

Oh man the I thought the Blazin Fries were SOOO good! I love the blend of chicken, mac and cheese, fries, and sauce. It was a lot of food so I took half home and it was just as amazing the next day. The chicken sandwich was good as well, but I liked the fries more. Plenty of seating, you just have to look around. Parking was easy since it's a whole plaza.

Finally got a chance to visit The Hanger at LBX and after a few go-rounds, I decided on Jay Bird's Chicken because I typically love Nashville Hot Chicken. Jay Bird's chicken sandwich did not disappoint! I opted for the Baby Jay which included 4 oz. of Chicken Breast that was topped with their infamous "Comeback Sauce" as well as dill pickles on a brioche bun. I ordered my sandwich "mild" and was shocked when there was basically no kick at all! I also ordered a side of coleslaw and was wildly disappointed by the taste and realized my Baby Jay sandwich also came with coleslaw which must have been a mistake. If it wasn't a mistake, then I wish the employee would have told me before (or after) I ordered the side - particularly because I even asked her about the taste! I wish there was more mayo in the coleslaw. I did not order any sauces because they all seemed to cost extra $$$. Anyway, I thought Jay Bird's was decent and would order from here again. I love that there are so many options in The Hanger. I also liked that there was seating both inside and outside. I also obviously loved realizing there was a check in offer - I was able to get a free order of waffles and they seriously hit the spot. Thank you Jay Bird's! See you again soon!

Easy order from the menu. I was craving something like chick fil A and Jay Bird got it. Medium spicy wasn't spicy for me, next time I'll get a higher level.

This is my 3rd favorite Hot Chicken Place of all time, they are absolutely incredible consistently. If you want jumbo size Chicken Tenders, this is the place to go and I always get the Medium Spice, with a 3 Piece not too hot just the right amount of heat. There Fries are extravagant, and they have just the right amount of crisp to it not too crunchy, and they taste amazing with that Smokey seasoning to it. I would definitely come back here again soon.

A must do at The Hangar - and if you're an active Yelper, you can score a free Waffle! Try The Chop which comes with no bun (if you're watching carbs!) Plenty of parking nearby including EV charging.

I always come here at least once every month. It is better than canes for me. I love how spicy you can make it. I don't like dark meat so I get the white meat chicken tender and fries every time with ranch. Sometimes they're instant so like you order then a couple minutes later you get your chicken. On a busier day it might take like 10 minutes wait. But it is worth it

This Jay Birds is located inside LBX. They've got a few barstool seats within their space but there's also plenty of common area seating shared with other restaurants. Good sized portions and tender chicken served hot. You can choose the spice levels and between hot to their hottest is a pretty big jump.

I decided to give Jay Birds another try since the first time was during COVID. Now I remember why I haven't been back sooner. The sandwiches are dry and plain. With other competitors, I would just recommend you drive two more minutes down to Cluck n Blaze. The service was just okay and they had forgotten the fries for my order. This place is shared with other food vendors at the LBX Hanger so there is plenty of seating inside and outside. As for the parking, it can be tricky depending on the day you go.

Fast service. Good portion size. Ordered the chicken sandwich with a lemonade. Don't think it was worth the $20. Ordered mild. Flavor was not good. Plain actually. Pickles were lack luster. 70% of the fries were broken up and overcooked. They forgot my sauce. Didn't know to ask for some.

One of the best things to exist are Jay Bird's french fries. I haven't ordered anything but fries there for a long time but when I just order fries the service is so quick. The line can get really long but you can also order online to make it easier. It's located in the Hanger which is a great space.

The chicken sandwich has good flavors. If you like it hot, go higher on the spice scale. One of the better priced places inside LBX.

Jay Birds at the Hangar at LBX is the only location I've been to so far and it's always good food! Came on my lunch break and found a parking spot right out in front which is rare.. Parking at LBX can be hard, especially when it's busy, particularly during lunch. It's usually takes a few min to find a space. Jay Birds Nashville hot chicken sandwich spice levels range from plain jay to fire. I will never be a fire person lol so mild-medium is perfect for me. Sometimes the hubby does medium, or even hot. On my last visit I went with Mild since I was on my work break. Since I was Trying to be healthy instead of the fries I got side of coleslaw. But to be honest, I should have gotten the fries because the coleslaw was just ok, in fact it was pretty soggy . The meal, including my Arnold Palmer( which was the perfect blend and came with free refills) cost a little over $20. The wait time was very short maybe around 5 min max, so to get my food which was pretty fast which I appreciated being on my break. And for checking in VIA yelp I received a free waffle reward which I'm saving for next time!

Chicken was perfectly fried on the outside and juicy on the inside! Definitely check it out if you haven't already!

I am a fried chicken sandwich lover. Not the Nashville hot kind though. My friends son said Jay birds was the best. I got a plain sandwich without spice. Very cool decorations for Valentines and New Year! The great: it was piping hot. The bun was yummy. The good: the flavor and breading were on the light side and bland. The bad: the patty was too thick. It was way too thick for a sandwich. It was like a full breast. Chick fil a still has my heart!!!! The closest 2nd place was Cluck and Blaze.

We went to the Jay Bird's location in the Long Beach industrial park food hall. It was a weekday around lunch, so the place was packed with employees of the surrounding business. With the many options, it's easy to be distracted, but Jay Bird's should be your go to spot. They started to really grow a couple years ago and their food and service is why. Each time we've gone, we experience impeccable service. This time around, we ordered the Mac Daddy, which is a friend chicken sandwich loaded with mac n cheese. While it might seem heavy, the cheese sauce is surprisingly light and doesn't overpower the sandwich. It adds a delicate creaminess and great flavor to the sandwich. The chicken is juicy and cooked to a nice level of crispiness. The crinkle cut fries are not a home run, but they're seasoned well and I don't have any complaints. They have a small counter area for dining, but there are tables around the warehouse that are shared amongst the other restaurants. The staff was friendly and they were quickly making the food. Jay Bird's is always consistent at their various locations and my go to "chain" for a fried chicken sandwich.

The food here is phenomenal. Satisfied my fried chicken sandwich craving. Delicious, flavorful, lots of food, and iced tea was amazing

This place is delicious! I've tried many Nashville chicken places in LA, OC and San Diego and this is one of my top favorites. I love how it always comes out fresh and the taste is amazing! a good balance of spice for sure. The service is pretty fast and the ambience is pretty nice to there's lots of sitting spaces.

Think to yourself how often you actually crave a dish you get at a restaurant. Now think to yourself again about how often you crave a dish that costs under $10. I believe most people's lists would be pretty small, especially if you're removing typical fast food from the list. With that said, the Blazin' Fries at Jay Bird's is something I actively crave, and it somehow costs under $9. They give you a very generous portion of fresh, seasoned fries, gooey mac n' cheese, a large tender spiced to your choosing, and both their comeback and Big Sexy sauces. It's an incredibly glorious mix that leaves you saying "mmm" after bite. I'm sure the other items on the menu are also solid, but I always feel compelled to order this item since you get three tastes for the price of one. I usually go between the hot and very hot spice levels for the chicken (in my opinion, their hot isn't super hot, and their extra hot is pretty tolerable with the mac n' cheese there to calm it down a bit). Just a note--parking is free in the deck across the street for 90 minutes--very ideal for getting a quick bite and enjoying a quick walk around HB.

After hearing so many people rave about this spot, I was very disappointed with the chicken sandwich here. It was all-in-all an incredibly average Nashville chicken sandwich. Not much spice even if you get spicy and the chicken is far too thick, so you barely taste the seasoning from the breading. I did like the cole slaw and how the pickles were fresh. The spicy sauce they had was good. Fries were crunchy and standard. Prices were comparable to other fried chicken spots, so not much to complain there. But none of these make up for how mediocre the food was. If you have had Nashville fried chicken before, it's not even worth trying due to the hype because there is literally nothing special about it. Service also needs significant improvement. The girl with the red hair was very passive-aggressive when I asked her about something on the menu.

Fireeee eats. My new favorite chicken spot. I really enjoyed the chicken sandwich and although I got it mild it had a lot of flavor. I'm not a big coleslaw fan but this worked well and I enjoyed it. Next time I'll be getting a spicier level like I did in the loaded fries which I underestimated given how huge the portion was. Came with fries chicken and mac n cheese which I would've probably just gotten on its own. Prices are very decent for great tasting quality food. Ended up paying around $28 for both of these. Thanks again

Located at LBX, Jay Bird's has a nice variety of items to choose from without having an overwhelming menu. The line can get long/move slowly at times, so be prepared to wait a bit. Staff are always very friendly and helpful, and there's plenty of seating around the venue, even on busy days. We've been here a handful of times, but this time, we got an order of hot chicken tenders + fries, and an order of a hot chicken sandwich + fries. Unfortunately, the chicken this time had no flavor and we had to drench it in sauce to taste anything. This isn't usually the case, otherwise my rating would've been a star lower. The fries were solid as always - perfectly seasoned and nicely crispy. Highly recommend dipping them in their house-made smoked ketchup! We didn't get it this time, but their mac and cheese is really yummy too. My main gripe with Jay Bird's is that the jump between hot and extra hot levels is too big. I'm a spice lover, and hot doesn't taste like much, but extra hot is too spicy to enjoy. Wish there was something right in between. Regardless, still recommend if you're craving some hot chicken while in LB.

I love being a customer here! The hangar is constantly an amazing vibe! The fries here and perfectly seasoned and the portions are amazing! I will forever vouch that Jay Bird's has the BEST chicken sandwich off all time. Come here to experience greatness

I came here today for the first time and it was really good! I got the medium spicy sandwich and it wasn't too spicy at all! The chicken was so thick and yummy. We also got the mac daddy and it was so good! It has mac and cheese on it and I was surprised how good it was! The fries were so flavorful and the lemonade was really good! Service was great! Nice workers and fast service!

Been to Jay Bird's more than a couple times now - guess it's safe to say, it's time for me to finally share my thoughts ... Long Beach Exchange. In the hangar. I mention this so you can decide where you want to park. Depending on the day or time, parking can be a little challenging. But it's free. I don't mind walking and I'd rather just park away and walk, then do laps hoping and waiting .... remember, free Jay Bird's is a food stall in the Hangar. So, service is fast and friendly. You order, wait for your order to be called and then go get it. Depending on how busy it is, if you're with others, have them go and find a table while one orders so you're not carrying a tray or trays of food while you wander looking for a place to sit. If you need a refill, just walk on up to the counter. Don't wait in line. I've enjoyed the food every time I've been here and it's one of my favorite hot chicken spots around. I've had all the heat levels and I appreciate how with even the hottest level, that it's not to the point of just burning someone out with heat killing all the flavor. There's a balance but keep this in mind - heat doesn't phase me like it does others. So be warned if you're not able to handle heat. I also love how the meat has always been tender and juicy. I've had chicken from other places where the chicken was on the dry side, probably white meat that was overcooked - but Jay Bird's seem to have their process dialed in. Even their fries (crinkle cut) is nicely done. See pics. Not over or under done and I like the seasoning that's added. I do feel that there are too many places popping up serving hot chicken. I'm just glad that I found Jay Bird's and I know I'll be back again and again

I was super excited to try Jay Bird's at the Hanger since it's I know it's a lot of people's favorite hot chicken spot! I ordered the Mac Daddy here and it was pricey - $18 after tip and tax for the Mac Daddy and fries. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed with the sandwich itself. The chicken was a bit dry and bland. I ordered a medium here expecting a little bit of spice, but it tasted as if I ordered no spice! I think the spice levels are a bit off. The highlight of the meal was the mac and cheese. I would be willing to try it again to see if it was an off-day, but so far it was just okay.

I really want to give this spot praise as the food was good which is the only reason I'm giving it 2. However when I checked out, I noticed my order total was 16.04. How does the price go from 13.85 to 16.04 after tax? Seems like a rip off, not sure if it's something exclusive to online orders. And yet they have the audacity to ask for a tip at checkout, as if their tax isn't high enough, and you're only picking up. Iv ordered from multiple other spots from inside and outside the hangar, and haven't encountered this issue before. I'll be taking my business across the street to cluck and blaze.

Located at the LBX Hanger we found "Jay Bird"! The Staff was awesome, friendly and kindhearted. A perfect 5plus for them! I tried their Lemonade which was refreshing and delicious! We ordered the following Chicken Sandwich & Spicy Fries With chicken breast, I chose Medium heat , topped with coleslaw, comeback sauce, dill pickles. Served with spicy fries and one sauce.. Also ordered the White Meat ( Chicken breast and wing) & added waffles , spiced with Medium heat served with sliced bread, dill pickles, spicy fries, and one sauce. The waffles were made fresh and such a great combination with the chicken! We also got a side of Mac N' Cheese Made with aged white American cheddar cheese. Yum and creamy! The food was delicious and still had half a sandwich for later! I liked Medium heat but maybe next time go with hot to take it up a notch! Come visit them and try this place out! Nashville vibes in California!

Me and my boyfriend favorite spicy chicken sandwich place! Love the MacDaddy sandwich with a side of mac, makes me hungry just typing this out. Service is great, workers are great! Indoor seating can be a bit hard during the weekend but they have a lovely outdoors area as well.

Jay Bird has a great chicken sandwich. Service was great. Parking can be a little difficult. It's in the hangar. But it's worth going in for!

Not sure why this place gets such good reviews. Maybe Im missing something. I have had several of their meals and they are all very average. Nothing special imo. Not to mention, I paid $16.50 for one chicken sandwich with fries (no drink)..... very expensive however, portion size is decent.

I'm a repeat customer and nothing hits so nicely like a chicken sandwich and coleslaw or fries after a long day. Customer service is always friendly and orders are always accurate and made with care. I've tried Dave's hot chicken and Lazy Dog chicken sandwiches and this is way better at better price too. Totally recommend this place.

When we visit the Hangar food hall in Long Beach Jay Bird's is 1 of the 2 places I go to. I love their chicken sandwiches but the Blazin Fries are my favorite they are Awesome and a great portion size. I've gone there four times.

Pretty good Nashville Hot Chicken. I had got some in the past with the "Hot" heat level, and back then I didn't think it was too spicy. So this time I got "Extra Hot" and it was insanely hot, I regretted it. Anyway I ordered the dark meat (bone-in) and fries combo but I substituted coleslaw for the fries. I also got ranch to cool things down. Next time I'll just get the "Hot" Chicken Sandwich since it already comes with coleslaw. But I have to say the bone-in chicken was cooked perfectly, nice moist and juicy. I didn't like the sweet tea, and they don't have soda, so next time I'll just get a cup of water.

The line is always long at this establishment. Today 4/29/24 i decided to try it as the line wasn't long at lunchtime. I ordered the two tenders and fries with a lemonade. I probably would have ordered something different but they were out of dark meat. Service was fast. I probably won't revisit as I wasn't thoroughly impressed.

I tried Jay Bird's a few times and I'm just not a fan. The chicken is actually very bland for being a hot chicken. There's just not a lot of flavor. And it's very pricey for what you get. It's not terrible though and many people like it. There's better hot chicken out there for the same price. I will say though that the staff is always very friendly and efficient. And if you do eat here it's a great location since it's at The Hangar. You can eat indoors or in the spacious patio areas.

I forgot to take a photo of the delicious food because I was so hungry. The food was very good so I ordered their chicken sandwich combo meal which was very good and fresh. The service was fast and prompt. The ambiance is really cool because it's at the hanger.