Chicken Shops near Carpentersville, IL

“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. 😮“

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

“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!“

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

“this place is amazing! food & milk tea is perfect you can tell they’ve put a lot of effort & care into their business the gentleman who helped me & my boyfriend was working alone it was very busy & he was so kind & quick paced absolutely love this place!“

“The chicken here is controversial, this place will either be a miss or your go to for the best chicken you've ever had. I am the latter. Food seems to appear about 6 seconds after you order it and all the staff are happy and energetic.“

“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!“

“We love our Algonquin Chick-fil-A! Everyone is so pleasant. We always get greeted with such a warm welcome and with a smile.“

“Great service, food came out very quick even though we were a group of 5. Typical canes, great toast and fries, the chicken and sauce was very favorable and well seasoned. The staff was super nice, they gave my friend an extra piece of toast and when I asked for more sauce, they gave it for free.“

“I recently visited Chick‑fil‑A and was impressed by the efficiency and warmth of the service—employees were attentive, friendly, and the classic “My pleasure” goes a long way toward making the experience pleasant . The food stood out: their chicken tenders were crispy and well-seasoned, offering great value for the portion , and breakfast options like the Egg White Grill provide a flavorful, protein-rich, on-the-go choice .

Some minor drawbacks emerged: orders can occasionally be inaccurate, especially during peak times, and wait times can stretch longer than expected . A recent recipe change to the waffle fries—adding pea starch for crispiness—has disappointed fans who now find a grainy texture and less flavor .

Overall, Chick-fil-A delivers consistent, tasty chicken and standout customer care. Just be prepared for potential small delays or order mix-ups, and some loyalists might miss the old fries.“

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

“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!!!“

“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!!!!“