Starbird Chicken
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Customers' Favorites
Chicken Chop Salad with Cocktail Tea Lemonade
Chicken Chopped Salad
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Classic Crispy Tender
Starbird Family Meal
Elote Chopped Salad
Green Goddess Salad
Starbird Side Salad
Fried Chicken Meal
Thai Chicken Salad
Starbird Chicken Reviews
108 ratings
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Good food, nice staff, always clean. Can be tricky to find parking, but there’s usually lots of spots by the old Safeway across from Antoinette Lane.
Starbird chicken sandwiches are the best in SF. Starbird blows chicken-fil-a out of the water with their crafted chicken sandwiches and house made everything. I really hope the franchise expands. I’ve introduced Starbird to three family members from the east who are notoriously picky and they’ve consistently found something they love from the menu
I really enjoy Starbird — when I'm not ordering a salad, I go for the wings. The food always hits the spot with consistent quality.
Hours
| Monday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
Starbird Chicken offers a varied menu featuring salads, sandwiches, nuggets, and wings. Customers praise the quality of the food, especially the Banh Mi sandwich, Thai milk tea, and the Nashville tender, which is often described as perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Some reviewers note that the Nashville tender can be a bit salty, and the chicken is sometimes not served at the ideal hot-out-of-fryer temperature or as moist as competitors like Popeye’s. The Indian Hotbird chicken sandwich has been highly recommended, with a spicy level of 6/10 and balanced sauces, including a yogurt-based raita and cucumber that complement the fried chicken without overpowering it.
Many reviews highlight the aioli dipping sauce as a perfect match for the meals, and the elote corn side is praised for being fresh and balancing the greasiness of the fried chicken. The restaurant maintains a fast-food vibe with counter ordering and a self-serve soda station, providing quick service even during busy times. The bright and uplifting environment, with ample lighting and light music, creates a better atmosphere than typical fast food chains.
Customer experiences also mention friendly staff, a clean restaurant, and special offers like $10 off on certain items. Parking can be a bit tricky, but sticking close to the apartment building and driving into the lot helps. Overall, Starbird Chicken remains a reliable and delicious spot for quick bites, with favorite items including salads, fries, nuggets, and house-made sparkling water, making it a popular choice for travelers and locals alike.