Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, Sugarhouse

Chicken restaurant · Liberty Wells

Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, Sugarhouse

Chicken restaurant · Liberty Wells

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675 E 2100 S C, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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Pretty Bird is a casual spot in Salt Lake City specializing in Nashville-style fried chicken sandwiches, crispy fries, and house-made sauces that keep locals coming back for more.  

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"Salt Lake City may not immediately come to mind as a Nashville-style hot chicken destination, but Pretty Bird has built a legit empire around town. Ordering here is simple, as they only really do one thing: fried chicken sandwiches. Each boneless thigh comes double battered, buttermilk brushed, and coated in flour before being fried to create a crackly crunch. It’s held together on a buttered bun and topped with coleslaw, pickles, and Pretty Bird sauce, making for a great casual meal. You might have to wait in line, but it moves quickly." - Jenny Willden

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"Salt Lake City may not come to mind as a Nashville-style hot chicken destination, but Pretty Bird has built a legit empire around town. Ordering here is simple, as they only really do one thing: fried chicken sandwiches. Each boneless thigh comes double battered, buttermilk brushed, and coated in flour before being fried to create a crackly crunch. It’s held together on a buttered bun and topped with coleslaw, pickles, and Pretty Bird sauce, making for a great casual meal. You might have to wait in line, but it moves quickly." - jenny willden

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M.C. Devious

Google
I was not completely impressed with the quality of food. I got food for 3 people I ended up getting the corn salad that wasn’t the greatest either I threw that away. The tables were dirty and not cleaned no soft seating it was hard metal or wood to sit on not very comfortable. The fries were a little salty also. I would not eat here again. My name is Eli Garza I have 2.2 million views on google maps and I approve this message. Follow me for more food,clothing, jewelry, etc. around the west coast.

Aaron Sparks

Google
They claim to have the best chicken sandwich in Utah.. Well, they didn’t disappoint and I’m inclined to agree with them!! Everything was so good and the portions are huge. Big piece of fried chicken, lots of cabbage, pickles and sauce! You’re gonna need some wet wipes. I got mine with a Medium spice level and my wife had mild. It was perfect, just enough to make my nose run but still able to enjoy the meal. The fries are so so good, crispy with a slight breading on them. Dip them in the sauce and it will hit the spot. Everything tasted fresh, the bun felt like it was just baked that day.. I’m not sure if they do that but it ruled. The only thing we didn’t love was the Mexican Corn. It has garbanzo beans which feels unnecessary but what do I know. It is also pretty expensive. 20 for a combo for 1 person. It makes sense considering the portions and taste.

Jedson Waters

Google
I went and got a chicken sandwich on Saturday afternoon. It was the only thing I ate that day. 6 hours later I had salmonella poisoning. One of the worst 24 hours I’ve ever experienced. I’ll spare the details. The whole time I was eating the sandwich I knew something was off in the taste. I wouldn’t recommend going here. The establishment needs to check their food.

Nick Bierman

Google
I’ve been here a few times and love this place! They definitely have the best chicken sandwich around. I would say that you could share the chicken sandwich with most people and it would be enough food. I have tried all of their spices and I think I like the medium the best! Hot is definitely on the spicier side and mild mostly taste sweet. They have really good ranch and pretty bird sauce is awesome too!

Rock Frampton

Google
Bought a sandwich combo and wanted to try the $6 “jumbo” nuggets. The sandwich and fries were good, which I would expect for $15. I was disappointed at the value of the nuggets, only one was bigger than what you would get at any other fast food joint. Not worth over a 1$ each. I won’t get their nuggets again. **** 4 stars for fries and sandwich ** 2 stars for the nuggets

Patrick Gibby

Google
Had a chicken sandwich and a tender, both ghost pepper and habanero. Sandwich was great. Good mix of flavors. Don't recommend plain chicken dishes. The seasoning isn't cooked into the batter so it's uneven and overpowering. Great food though and atmosphere.

Melody McQueen

Google
When i bit into my chicken nuggets, the meat was gray and brown…. Had to spit it out. Ripped open the other ones and almost all of them had gray and brown areas in the meat. Really gross. Wont be coming back here. Please refund me lol

Yvonny James

Google
Been waiting to try this place the next time we visited SLC and today was the day! Walk in and you order on the pads, makes it easier for them I suppose. Got the mild Pretty bird sandwich and it was tasty! The pickles are oh so delish, and the fries. Goodness I loved those with their ranch. I ate the whole thing! I do wish I had gotten the medium spice though on the sandwich. For sure recommend!

Susan Y.

Yelp
So over Christmas break while I was visiting my brothers in CA I found myself binge-watching a bunch of Food Network chef-y cooking competition shows, including Bobby's Triple Threat. The best episode of that series was this one where the chef competitor goes straight at Tiffany Derry in the final round, goading her into a chicken sandwich battle by providing chicken thighs and red cabbage as the must-use ingredients. That competitor prevailed, beating Tiffany and winning the competition overall. It happened to be Viet Pham, the creative culinary mind behind Pretty Bird Chicken. When I realized he is based in Salt Lake City I thought "hold up, I can try this place on my way home" (yeah, I road tripped so I could bring my dogs). The Sugarhouse location seemed to have the easiest access from I-80, so that's the one that I stopped at. I rolled in for a late lunch somewhere between 2 and 3 PM and thought I was famished, so I ordered the fried chicken sando combo choosing the Mexican corn salad as my side. I impulsively added an extra sweet chili & toasted garlic jumbo whole chicken wing when I was checking out because, well, I was hungry. Since it was my first visit I requested medium spice for both. My total came to be roughly $20. Since I had several more driving hours to get home I got my order to go. The ... hostess? (not really sure what to call their worker, she's not a cashier since you order yourself from a tablet) let me know that it would be a several minutes to get my order up because of the wing - no problem, nice to know that it's being cooked fresh. To go orders come packaged like a boxed lunch, but I got 2 boxes, one for the sando combo and another for the extra wing. The sando itself is in a paper wrapper, which is nice to keep fillings from dribbling out onto your shirt :-) Also nice - they give you a bunch of wet wipes in addition to napkins. I should have gotten a clue from the two boxes, or taken a closer look at pictures of the sando - IT IS GIANT. On a normal day I probably wouldn't be able to finish it, but on this hangry day I devoured it. It was absolutely delicious - the cabbage slaw and giant slice of pickle provided the perfect acidic counterpoint to the super crunchy fried chicken thighs. I think I am ruined for any other chicken sandwiches now. While I made quick work of the sandwich (not even time to take a picture), I ended up saving the corn salad and the jumbo wing for later. The salad wasn't a traditional elote, but the addition of chickpeas to the mix was delicious and made it heartier. Amazingly, even after being re-heated in a microwave hours later the chicken wing was still crunchy! I ate it with the hot honey, which I'd forgotten to put on my sandwich. Soo ... when all is said and done, I expect that I will make a point of stopping at Pretty Bird whenever I am passing through the SLC area and if I'm stopping with my normal appetite I'll either get just the sando with a drink, or perhaps a wing meal combo. It is delicious food and not a bad value given the quality and quantity that you receive.

George E.

Yelp
Searching for the perfect Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, Pretty Bird in SLC is on the clock today. A famed chef and entrepreneur started this company, now with multiple locations. Pretty Bird is a clean and sleek restaurant with a modern feel. The service counter is all kiosk, but the staff is friendly. I ordered the chicken sandwich with cider slaw, pickles, sauce and a medium spiced chicken. The bun dwarfs the large breaded chicken. The chicken was moist, flavorful, crispy and a light burn from the spice coating. A single sandwich is very large and a meal in itself. I by-passed the crinkle cut fries as they are seldom fresh but rather frozen. I felt the sandwich and seasoning were good. The moister of the chicken was good, but just not remarkable. In the SLC area this is probably decent. The disconnect between ordering from a person and a computer, separates the client from an important asset of the restaurant, THE STAFF. It lacks customer interaction and excitement. Rather than going off my review, give them a chance and form your own opinion.

Dan S.

Yelp
I am so excited to write this review. Finally Pretty Bird has stopped automatically adding a tip to your order. Now when you order there's a page that comes up and gives you the option to tip. Best Chicken Sandwich in Utah!!! Crispy, crispy, crispy. Crispy is the name of the game, and Pretty Bird's is crispy from the first bite to the last bite. Still tender and juicy. With great flavor. I love the cider slaw and heat to order, I did mild this time, but will probably bump to medium. 5/5 Even the crinkle fries are crispy. I'm not a crinkle fries guy, but because these are so crispy I like them. Best crinkle fries I've had. Fry sauce is excellent, very creamy with a bit of a kick. Different than trad fry sauce but pairs well. Service is pretty nonexistent as you order st a kiosk and fill your own drink. But the lady at the front was very friendly and checked on me multiple times. You really should try this sandwich, a little expensive, but very good.

Allison H.

Yelp
When you walk in, there are kiosks to your right that you order and pay for your food on (card only). There is some seating indoors and outdoors. Out of everything we tried: 1) nuggets were solid. good flavoring, good breading, and fairly spicy. we chose medium for the spice level. 2) fries - bland, needed salt/seasoning. 3) extra single tender of which we chose hot behind for the spice level. oh my gosh. it's tolerable if doused in ranch but the tingling sensation just lingers and it made our lips hot! good, but not worth the stomach cramps later 4) mexican street corn salad - it was fine but why are there chickpeas? it'd be nice if that could be mentioned somewhere so you knew ahead of time. Overall, an enjoyable meal. Skip the mexican street corn salad. We were amused with the "hot behind" tender flavor profile.

Molly E.

Yelp
What kind of business doesn't have a working phone number? Every number I found online either leads to a generic voicemail with no option to speak to a real person or a message in Spanish saying the number is no longer in service. It's incredibly frustrating. No matter how good the food might be, if you can't contact anyone at the business, it shouldn't even be considered a proper business. Reliable communication is basic customer service.

Julia A.

Yelp
A good, easy restaraunt! All food seemed fresh and tasted good. Restaurant was clean. Didn't interact much with staff, you place your own order on a tablet. But! Food came out fresh and was good. Nothing too special but if you're craving some chicken it's worth it!

Dawn K.

Yelp
5 stars for the best fried hot chicken sandwich in Utah. If you disagree, please tell me who has a better hot fried sandwich? The bun, the thickness of the chicken, the flavor, the crispy factor. This sandwich has it all. The end.

Jenessa H.

Yelp
Cute place. We got the chicken burger and the chicken nuggets, both hot. The chicken nuggets were way spicer than the burger. The fries are normal crinkle fries, not seasoned with anything. Avoid the mexican street corn. We tried a couple bites because we don't like wasting but could not stomach it. The chicken overall was pretty good! There were kiosks so we didn't interact much with the people who worked there. A little overpriced for what you got, especially the chicken nuggets.

Tiffany H.

Yelp
Read an article about top places to eat in Salt Lake City and this place popped up. It said it had quick service so I decided to stop here on my way to the airport. They have kiosks for you to order. A staff member came up to the counter to help me as well. The staff member was very knowledgeable and helpful. When my order disappeared, while I was placing it, she placed my order for me. My order was ready within five minutes of me placing it. I got the hot chicken sandwich with everything on the side since I did not like sauce on my sandwiches typically. The spice I ordered was hot, but it was not that spicy. I also got the crinkle cut fries with her crispy and served hot. It was fast service, the space was pristine and the food was good. I would return.

Kelly D.

Yelp
Presentation was just like the picture on the wall and it tasted sooo good. Thanks Daily and everyone!!

Erik D.

Yelp
I really liked the setup of this spot! The tables are clean, and ordering was really easy. Chicken nuggets were good, but I think I'd opt for strips next time or a sandwich. The portions are big, which is always a plus! The soft drink options are pretty limited here, would like to see a better variety.

Cas M.

Yelp
I accidentally ordered the Habenero level for my sandwich. Delicious, but wayyyy to spicy for me to stomach. Ian helped me out and was so accommodating, they made sure I left with a sandwich I could fully enjoy. Very kind and very speedy service, thank you much to him!

Karen N.

Yelp
Delicious and very filling chicken sandwich! I was full for hours afterward. The chicken was very juicy, the toppings added a ton of texture/flavor, and the rub/seasoning had a ton of flavor too. I got medium spice and it wasn't overpowering at all. I would definitely come back next time I'm in SLC.

Isaac R.

Yelp
This spicy chicken sandwich place is amazing; the chicken tastes so fresh, and their Mexican Street Corn Salad is really good. I just wish it was warmed. Great customer service is always so friendly and helpful.

Dylan C.

Yelp
Great to have Pretty Bird in a more accessible location for those who haven't tried it. You will find no quality decline here either. It is still the tangy coleslaw, crunchy tasty chicken, and great sides that you are used to. The inside is also bigger than the initial location so there is more room to sit and wait for food, making it a more comfortable experience.

Brittany H.

Yelp
I tried the medium spice pretty bird and it had a pretty big piece of chicken, a lightly pickled slaw and some pickles. I enjoyed this chicken sandwich, but I would have to say that Howlin' Rays in LA is better. I'm moving to Utah and I'll definitely be coming here for my spicy chicken sandwich cravings. I would also say the hot spice level is more like a normal medium. The hot behind was slightly hotter than the hot spice level, but not by much. If you're from CA, definitely go up one tier from your normal spice tolerance.

Tammie W.

Yelp
Met the family in SLC for a quick weekend and the first place we hit up after leaving the airport was Pretty Bird. My niece and I shared the tenders combo which came with 3 large strips, a side of hot crinkle cut fries, sauce, and a soda. The sticker shock of $16.25 was hard to swallow. The tenders were fine, a bit under seasoned but the fries were hot and salty. The homemade ranch was tasty, the pretty bird sauce is something my husband would've loved and I wish I would've tried the hot honey. The space inside was cold, both temperature and ambiance. Not much customer service coming out of this place and the restaurant itself seemed very sterile. I don't think it's for me, but seems to have a fan following.

Lauren W.

Yelp
We dream of pretty bird when we are away. We love their sandwich, which is pretty much the definition of perfection. If you like super spicy, I encourage you to go for the hot or hot behind. If you have never been, you must check it out! Keep in mind it's more of a speedy / counter restaurant. You order at a kiosk on an iPad, and food comes out pretty soon after. Certainly not a "dining" destination, but so freaking delicious we usually go 2x each trip back to Utah.

Yvonny J.

Yelp
Been waiting to try this place the next time we visited SLC and today was the day! Walk in and you order on the pads, makes it easier for them I suppose. Got the mild Pretty bird sandwich and it was tasty! The pickles are oh so delish, and the fries. Goodness I loved those with their ranch. I ate the whole thing! I do wish I had gotten the medium spice though on the sandwich. For sure recommend!

Keith M.

Yelp
Now this is a chicken sandwich! Eating this sandwich will end the debate of which is better, Chick-fil-A or Popeyes. Pretty Bird is truly the king! Or maybe the queen, I really don't know how they identify... They use a thigh instead of a breast and the result is a juicy, delicious sandwich. The sandwich includes pickles and purple coleslaw which is very different and delicious. Ordering is easy with the kiosk, but you can only use a credit card. It's a little inconvenient for old farts like me who want to use cash. I love that it's nice and clean inside with friendly, attractive people here, just like Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger. I know people are going to complain about a $12.50 chicken sandwich, but give it a try and you will definitely agree with me that this is the best chicken sandwich that you've ever had.

Tu Anh D.

Yelp
Delicious food and service here! Chicken tenders were so delicious and it came out so fast. Everyone was also so friendly. Highly recommend!

Vanessa W.

Yelp
These nuggets... so bomb. Ok here is the deal... I tried pretty bird years ago. I first loved the sandwich but after subsequent tries it just wasn't it. However I heard they recently started making nuggets so decided to give it another go. I have heard some folks question the price but I will say the nuggets are hefty and could easily be shared. The nuggets are large, juicy and delicious. Paired with hot honey .. it's a slam dunk. Fries are crispy overall it was delivered meal.

Stephanie P.

Yelp
When you think of hot chicken sandwiches you probably think of a piece of chicken dripping in Franks Hot Sauce. This is not that. These are so much better. The flavor comes from the seasoning that they put on. The combination of delicious chicken, the slaw, pickles and sauce is amazing. The chicken is always moist and delicious. A go to when ever we are in Salt Lake.

MyLien P.

Yelp
Their chicken is always delicious! I used to get their chicken sandwich but now I am a fan of their tenders! Love that their spicy level is legit! Their mild has enough kick where it's perfect. I tried their chicken for the first time with honey that they offer and the spicy and sweetness is delicious! Usually am not a fan of crinkle fries but OMG here they are actually crispy and not soggy! I love love love their fires along with the sauce that comes with it and the chicken! DELICIOUS! If you are in the mood for chicken COME HERE! Like the sugar house spot better since parking is a lot better than downtown.

Jami I.

Yelp
Finally able to try the new wings and I have to say they were a big miss for us after loving most of the menu. Waited 25 minutes for them as they are cooked to order, but no on tols us that til we asked after waiting 20 minutes. Wings are impossible to eat. Most of the crunch exterior falls off before you can get a good angle for a bite. The skin isn't fully rendered and the chicken itself has little flavor. Bummer, back to nuggets for me.

Michael C.

Yelp
The chicken is spot on, and they've finally adjusted portions so that a guy like me, who's keto, doesn't feel like he's wasting food. I know there's a lot of "hot chicken" debates out there right now, but I prefer PBs seasoning and I love their French fries. Crinkly and crisp.

Arthur B.

Yelp
Great food, great service at this location. I was sad when they took indoor seating away at the first one and when this one popped up a while ago, we started coming to Sugarhouse. The staff here has always been great!

D. W.

Yelp
For years, many years, I've heard about the supposedly hot version of the sandwich or sando, as they call it, for whatever goofy reason, and I had it on the hit list, as I do for anything along these lines when I hear of it, but then, of course, the pandy struck and then a whole bunch of life happened in the interim. So, now, *mostly* on the other side of all that, I'm finally starting to get to some of the stuff I had in mind to do years ago, which includes this. I really have no excuse; they put a location relatively close to me in the hood of Sugar, but I kept putting it off, putting it off, until one day the stars aligned and it seemed like the best possible option, a sensation which I admit here and now, in front of teh entired interwebz, that I should not have delayed thusly. Anyway, I had the hot behind, which I thought of in my head as hot bottom, for whatever reason, finally, along with the fries. Coke Zero on tap is good, but this place is a bit jarring. It's very clean inside, borderline sterile, with white plastic and chrome, and quite modern looking, almost like a futuristic video game rather than an actual restaurant, and there is a kiosk with a bunch of iPads on it, where you do the ordering and paying. At that point, you obtain a numbered table tent thing and find somewhere to park thine ass until the food comes to you. Clearly, speed is not the goal here. I found this process a bit off-putting, truth be told, but I didn't come here for the dining experience or ambiance, but to get the grub and bail. I've probably put this off long enough, but, for all the hype...we ultimately have something where I was sort of dazzled by their treatment of the fries, which were the real star for me. Every time I say that in a review, when it comes in conjunction with something, it generally means the sandwich is junk, but that is not the case here. It's just that the fries were just on another level. As for the sandwich, very slightly heat. The sauce is a creamy one, which isn't ever really going to be crazy hot, and overall, I'd say the sandwich was pretty good, but nothing world shattering. The idea of using thigh meat did give a nice juicy inside and the breading was also excellent flavor-wise, as were the other components, but trying to make thigh meat into a patty caused what I would describe as some textural oddities that I didn't really love. Here's the deal with this. I'm glad I had it. No, it wasn't worth the wait and the sandwich/fries/drink combo was like $20. Since this was something I had earmarked for a while, it was worth doing to check off that box, but I can't say this will be anything approaching regularity for me. As a one-time thing, fine, but it's ultimately too expensive for what was actually delivered for this to become a habit.

Daniel D.

Yelp
My favorite place to eat in the SLC area. I've been to 3 of the locations over the past couple of years. Met one of the owners and she was extremely nice and cordial and explained how her husband came up with the spice recipe. Always a must stop for me when in the SLC area. Love the chicken and the fries are terrific.

Illise E.

Yelp
I love their spices! Best chicken in Salt Lake City Utah! I love eating here! Get the pretty bird sauce!

Corinne K.

Yelp
HOTTT damnnn! I'm ashamed to admit it's taken me so long to get here, but I was in the neighborhood today and decided to pop in for some lunch after a hard morning of shopping. For as long as this place has been in business and enjoyed its fame in the valley, it doesn't seem like quality has gone downhill from all the mouthwatering pictures and fabulous reviews I've seen. There's a kiosk with iPads to order when you first walk in, I was a bit apprehensive about this process at first, but it was a great marriage of the pandemic QR code menus + direct ordering and it was so easy. I had to have some manager approval for my alcoholic beverage, everyone I spoke to was so prompt and friendly. Great customer service. I got the fried chicken sando with everything on it so I could have the original experience. My drink came out a couple minutes after I sat down, and my sando came out a few minutes after. The chicken was so crispy, but juicy inside - suspiciously juicy (how are they doing that?!), beautiful red cabbage slaw, crisp tangy pickles, and JUST enough sauce - not dripping, not drowning, but not insufficient. This sandwich was SO good. Medium was a good call for me, so if you are sort of ok with spicy things it will leave you a bit hot afterwords. The seating here is made up of private tables and longer cafeteria style tables, it's sort of loud in here, but you can still carry on a conversation. There's also patio seating. I just have to mention it. The design, my god the design is bangin'. Salt Lake's finest, Modern 8, knocked this brand out of the park. It adds to the entire experience. *Chef's kiss* Looking forward to tucking into many more spicy chickens here!

Brooke O.

Yelp
Four stars just because the prices are a little steep. But the food is divine. Loved the classic Pretty Bird fried chicken sandwich. You can choose your level of heat/spices they rub onto the chicken. It's not a traditional hot chicken sandwich in that it's more a hot spice rub vs. sauce. The sandwich itself is picture perfect. I loved the combo of fried chicken with homemade pickles and purple cabbage slaw with a tasty bun. My friend ordered the Mexican corn side dish and I tried a bite. It was tasty but I would probably prefer it to be warm instead of cold. The fries were good and I got a side of their fry sauce to dip them in. Just a tip- but order on the white iPads when you walk in. And make sure to read the details carefully when you order. You can dine in or take your food to go. We sat outside and it was a little chilly but they had the heat lamps going.

John G.

Yelp
Fries were okay. The chicken has a gross cinnamon coating in it. Overpriced. If you like your fried chicken with cinnamon at $15 for a regular sized sandwich then have it.

Amanda E.

Yelp
I missed the Pretty Bird craze when they first opened downtown, so when I was in the Sugarhouse neighborhood a few weeks ago we decided to swing by and see what we had been missing- my verdict? Not much. ‍ It was a little busy in the store, but ordering seemed to be done primarily through a kiosk, so we stepped up to use that. I couldn't help but notice that it auto-defaulted to include a tip (20% if I remember correctly, but it's been a couple of weeks), which I definitely thought was a little odd for what seemed to be a place that requires very little human interaction. I am all about tipping for service- even stuff like this, but it felt like a big place to start considering how much it cost. Our food did come quickly and I noticed a woman chatting with people and helping families juggling children get silverware and the like, so in that regard the service was good. We didn't interact with anyone other than the person who dropped off our food, though. I ordered the nuggets with medium spice; my partner got them spicy. When we both got our food, I couldn't really tell the difference between the two of them. Like others have mentioned, it's just a dry spice mix, and I'm betting it might work better if the chicken was super hot when they tossed them, but ours were only warm so it just seemed to sit on top of everything. The chicken itself was okay, but not super juicy, so when combined with the spice mix it was just an overall dry piece of chicken. I got the Mexican Corn Salad side, and that was pretty good, but there were tough pieces of corn in the mix so every other bite it was weirdly chewy. The fries were fine, but I am a sucker for a crinkle cut so I'm easy to please on that front. At the end of the day, I just don't think I would choose to come back to Pretty Bird when faced with other choices. Based on other reviews, it looks like the sandwich is the star here, but I'm not willing to drive out of my way to try it, especially when I would be passing plenty of other tasty chicken restaurants on the way.

K S.

Yelp
Still good, but no longer my favorite in Salt Lake. I LOVED Pretty Bird when they first opened downtown, and ate there pretty extensively for the first year before venturing out to try other spicy chicken sandwiches such as Dave's, Howlin' Ray's, and Hattie B's and I'm still chasing that first bite that Pretty Bird used to bring me. Came by and picked up dinner last night, the medium spice chicken sandwiches still hit the spot, but didn't seem as juicy as it used to be. Crinkle fries were better than I have had in the past, was fresh out of the fryer this time, so that was an improvement. Overall, I left feeling just okay about the meal.

Vasily K.

Yelp
The issue that Pretty Bird has is the freshness of the food that they serve. You will likely want something served hot with some hot seasonings, but it falls a bit flat when you get a lukewarm piece of chicken in a box. The actual flavor is phenomenal! The seasonings are flavorful and include some surprise flavors that you won't expect. We got the three piece tenders at the medium spicy level. They look a bit dry since they aren't dripping in fat like other chicken joints but the exterior is crispy and the inside juicy. Also, the sauces are terrific. I just wish they wouldn't hold food so long. Customers will wait for it to be hot hot hot!

Kevin K.

Yelp
Love love love the new location! The only thing that was such a turn off for pretty bird was that singular location with hardly any sitting room, and no space for a line inside (so I always ended up waiting outside) This new location you order exclusively through some iPads and the food gets made pretty quickly. Come prepared to spend a pretty penny though. I think I spent $18 on a chicken sandwich combo. No matter how good the sandwich is (and it's VERY good) I think this is far too much to spend

Michelle N.

Yelp
FIVE STAR FIVE STAR FIVE STAR! When I was in town visiting my son I asked where they wanted to eat. Anywhere. When he said here I said it's a chicken sammy place... pick somewhere you wouldn't take yourself ((college age so I wanted to take him somewhere he wouldn't necessarily pay for himself)) and he said this is the place. UMMMMM yes! Best dang chicken sandwich I've ever had. We are a bit picky on our chicken, so many places dry it out. This was thick and DELICIOUS. Their fries are so yummy, too!!! I really enjoy hot wings but I honestly liked the mild one out of all the sandwiches we ordered. Do yourself a favor and try this place!! Worth the price for sure!! The staff was sweet and the food was really fast! And it was extremely clean!

Barner J.

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Excellent! The best dry-rub hot chicken west of the Mississippi! My favorite are the "hot" tenders! But they have spice levels for everyone, including your "hot hole". . The fries are always consistently crispy too!

Troy M.

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Chicken in chicken sandwich must have been sitting under the heat lamp for 5 hours. Almost broke a tooth.

Brad B.

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PERFECTLY COOKED fried chicken with generous portion, on a bun. A little overwhelmed at the ~ $44 price point for two combo meals, having expected something on par with say, Chick filet". Bright, clean, attractive, almost trendy space. Great, fast service. Fries are good. I don't know how they make the sandwich better. The food was good enough that I wouldn't let the price point keep me away. Check it out!!

Ekta P.

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Great sandwich for the cost and quality! I liked the option of having a tender roll instead of a whole sandwich. Service was quick and the vibes are cute for a quick meal or a long stay.

Melinda H.

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For some reason I was craving a chicken sandwich and started looking at places around me on YELP. Well, this place popped up and looked delicious so my husband and I drove down to grab dinner. The place is crazy clean with the kitchen bigger than the sitting area.. this tells me they are serious about food! They had tablets set up to order when you come in... not sure why this wasn't more seating area and the ordering moved to a website? We only ordered the sandwich since the fries looked only ok... and seriously guys... make onion rings!!! But the sandwich was stellar!! Very big too. We got the hot level chicken sandwich ... very good amount of heat without being too much. Definitely stop by this place... very good!

Garth S.

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Gotta love this place. Super fast service, they even figured how to decide our fingers order so that some were hot and some no heat. Gotta warn ya though, I like hot stuff and this was not edible for me. I would buy the sandwich. That sandwich is much better, you should order the sandwich

Herman D.

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My sandwich tasted like pure fish... not sure if they use the same oil to fry fish but wouldn't come back after this experience took 3 bites think their chicken they used was old because the texture was stringy

Missy M.

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Pretty bird has some of the prettiest fried chicken sandwiches I've ever seen. I love how they pile their sandwiches high with red cabbage, pickles and lots of sauce. The chicken is tender and flavorful! I ordered the smaller version of their fried chicken sandwich with fries and it was plenty of food for me. I like the sauce and it really added to the sandwich. The restaurant itself is fun and inviting. The staff are friendly and helpful as well. I am not a huge fan of crinkle cut fries because they are never very soft but they did taste good.

Timmy D.

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Best hot chicken in Salt Lake City. The chicken is always super tender (moist) and has great breading that gives a perfect amount of crispness. Their spice levels are accurate so if you get the Hot, it will actually be Hot. And I also taste a little sweetness from the spice mixture. The sandwich comes with slaw and pickles that gives you the perfect balance between spice and acidity. A lot of indoor seating compared to their downtown location and a shaded outdoor patio. You order from a kiosk which is the best way because they rarely have lines.

Foodie F.

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The Pretty Bird has ended the search for the perfect chicken sandwich. It is the best chicken sandwich I have ever eaten, truly It is next level. The bun is soft, the chicken is ultra flavorful & crispy with your level of desired heat & the pickle, sauce & slaw combine to create the ultimate burst of mouth watering goodness. I will need to update pictures in the future but once I took a bite I didn't stop eating long enough to bother. Friendly service, good clean location and I am already looking forward to my next visit!

Pearce Z.

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Best chicken place in town. I get the hot behind sandwich and street corn salad every time.