Chicken Restaurants near Carpentersville

“Just had the best experience eating at popeyes today with my son. staff was great, food was so fresh and delicious. I don't usually choose popeyes when i come out to eat, but I definitely will be coming back way more often! If you haven't tried their nuggets, do it now!“

“After a rough couple of weeks, I really needed a win — and Sticky Fingers in Algonquin delivered in a big way. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine Southern hospitality.

We ordered fried shrimp, wings, and fries, and I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve never seen shrimp or wings this big. The homemade breading was golden perfection — light, crisp, and some of the best I can remember. The sauces were spot-on, adding just the right kick, and the fries nailed that magic balance: crispy outside, fluffy inside.

The little touches here really add to the charm. A bucket of lollipops and a bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce sit on every table, and the décor gives the whole place a playful, welcoming vibe. Their canned soda selection is a nostalgic throwback — every flavor I loved as a kid — and the staff was so attentive and warm. Big smiles! They truly care about your experience.

Prices are very reasonable, and the daily specials make it even better (Lobster Sundays, anyone?). I even overheard other diners promising to return — and same here. I told the staff to get to know my face, because I’ll be back often!

Four more words: — Banana pudding. Caramel cake. 😮“

“Good service overall. I notice the chicken is really good specifically when the cook named Raphael in the back cooks it. It’s never too gummy like some other stores. Always nice and tender. Shout out to Rafael and this store. Good service overall. Narda is a kind manager.“

“I just got Dave’s from the drive-thru. I can’t express how much I absolutely adored Morgan who was taking my order and was as sweet as can be! She’s such a hard worker for a young girl. I wish there were more people like her not only in the service industry, but also I wish there were more people like her in this world. Dave’s, if you have an employee of the month, a plaque of some kind, a raise, or a scholarship, Morgan deserves that and more! I work in the service industry myself and it’s not easy, you definitely come across people who are hard to get along with. Even though most of the time people are trying their best. If anyone ever has something negative to say about this store or Morgan, it will be the guests' who is in the wrong, not Morgan’s! I can’t wait to come back and hopefully see her again the next time I order here!“

“I really love their crispy chicken! Friendly staff.“

“Simply the best staff within the Chick Fil A organization!“

“Overall, the food was great! We ordered variety of food and for the price, i think it was worth it. Their boba is good. I especially love their Thai boba. They serve food fast and the vibe of the place was good although their place is small. ++ They gave us a free sample of their Italian soda, we kind of like it!“

“Always a great experience at the Crystal Lake CFA! Recently placed a catering order - everything was delicious, hot, ready on time and, as always, the staff were wonderful!“

“A good place to eat. Fast friendly service. Good quality food. My only complaint is the waffle fries are always served kind of cool as they naturally cool off quick because of their design, and there never seems to be any salt on them. The Chicken tenders are warm and tender. The Chicken Soup is my favorite thing here.“

“yannin said she’d take care of our big order herself. She did amazing with time and reassuring us with the accuracy of the quality of food. Everything was highlighted on the receipt to make sure everything was there. Very satisfied with her service overall with serving with a great big smile“

“KFC is a good place to eat! Enjoy the side dishes. The chocolate cake is very goo. We love it all! <3“

“Popeyes at the Hangover Park location delivers pretty much what you’d expect—a solid chicken experience. The food was decent; not extraordinary, but consistent with Popeyes’ usual quality. It’s the kind of flavor profile you expect when you’re in the mood for fried chicken, satisfying without any major surprises.

On the day I visited, the restaurant was quite busy, with a steady stream of customers coming in and out, many ordering large quantities, likely for gatherings or events. This location does offer catering, and I noticed that when they’re handling big orders, it can create a bit of a delay for those waiting on individual meals. The wait wasn’t unreasonable, but it’s worth noting that if you’re visiting during peak times or when catering orders are in full swing, a little patience may be required.

One minor observation was about the way customers wait. Some people tend to stand in the middle area rather than forming a more orderly line, which can make the space feel a bit crowded or disorganized at times. While this is more about customer behavior than the restaurant itself, it does impact the experience slightly.

Overall, this Popeyes location provides exactly what you’d anticipate. If you’re looking for decent fried chicken and don’t mind a little bustle, it’s a reliable choice.“

“Just picked up dinner for the family and was so impressed with Suzi and her team. I pulled into the drive thru and when I asked about some online coupons they had available they were super kind, explaining that I had to order them thru the app in order to get the discounts. I told them thank you for explaining and that I would pull out the the drive thru, place the order and come back thru when it was ready! They actually seemed shocked that someone would do that instead of yelling at them about the procedure and thanked me!
When I pulled back thru the drive thru one of two of my orders were ready so they asked if I could pull around by the front door.
They were soooo busy too! People in the drive thru and people going inside. As I watched, they seemed to get people thru both lines quickly. People walking out of the restaurant seemed happy!
When Suzi brought out my order, she brought it out with a smile and apologized for the wait! There really wasn’t a wait! I told her that het whole team was doing great! She mentioned she was two people short today so that made her happy to hear that service wasn’t suffering!!! Keep up the good work! You guys rocked it today!! Btw…. Dinner was amazing!!!“

“Good food as usual. They have these ordering kiosks for self ordering. Not a fan. If I wanted a job at KFC I would apply. To management... You want to keep more 30+ customers, always have a person willing to help to take orders. I did have help but not after I attempted and failed as a faux employee.“

“I go here usually when I am in Waconda. If I don’t grab a dinner for my family and I, I always grab one piece of chicken. Their food is always hot and fresh. The thing I like most though is the customer service there. Everyone’s nice, but I’ve grown very attached to one of the employees who I always have waiting on me. His name is Cole and he works the Drive Up window and, the inside register. He’s very polite and considerate and helpful. And when he graduates from high school, and goes to college we will have a new EMT in the area. Which I can guarantee with his personality and kindness he will make a fine addition to any town. So needless to say if you go to Kentucky fried chicken, make sure you say hi to Cole and if you have any questions, even if they’re in another language, he’ll try to help you. This is something I witnessed firsthand with him the other day. He took his time to work with a man and the language app on the phone to help out the customer. So go have some chicken and say hello to Cole!!!!“

“I tried to think about weather it was nostalgia or just great chicken; Answer: Great chicken.

Top 7 reasons why Brown's Chicken Tastes better:
1. Every order is made to order.
2. Batter is flavorful, crispy and well seasoned.
3. Nice sized, plump Chicken pieces.
4. Chicken meat is not pumped full of salt.
5. Orders are not pulled from a hot box.
6. Friendly people
7. Accurate order“