They have the best chicken in town!!! Please support this wonderful small business- everyone’s super friendly
Vanessa Magno
Hands down, the best fried chicken in Chicago- crispy skin and juicy on the inside! We came here with a group of friends and had such a great meal. The owners are so accommodating and made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Other must try's- Buffalo Mac & Cheese and the Hummingbird cake!
Tim Yocum
Yet again, a fantastic meal that reminds us how special it is to have Crazy Bird in the neighborhood!We’ve had big holiday dinner catering here before and it was perfection. Lately it’s been casual “don’t want to cook” nights. Whether it’s a big production or just a whim, the food is always excellent.Lately had the BBQ pulled pork and hot links. Pork was juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of sweet sauce. Hot links had that smoke flavor I know from Thanksgiving dinner…yum! I wish the fries were crispier but if they were, they wouldn’t be sauce magnets…so it’s all a measure of compromise!Love this place. Larry and family put love into their food. We are lucky to have you just a walk down the street!
Brian Suk
The fried chicken here is excellent. Would recommend.
Patrick Carney
Amazing chicken, welcoming staff, cool location. Staff cares about the quality of what they serve and will even make sure you reheat it the best way!
Rene Battistone
I ordered chicken and sides for 10 people for my daughters graduation party. I called the day before to see if an order like that would need to be placed in advance. Larry, the owner, was so nice on the phone. He had some recommendations for us and was completely flexible and upfront. The chicken was delicious and so are the sides. The potatoes were real and the fries are delicious. Keep it up Larry it’s hard to find good customer service and good product and good value all at the same time. We will be back!
Lidia Yip Yip
It was our first time visiting this neighborhood gem and it did not disappoint. The food was wonderful, the portions were generous and the service was attentive. The owners are right there to welcome you and make recommendations. It felt homey and welcoming.We had the combo with the beef ribs, pulled chicken and smoked sausage with fries and coleslaw. The beef ribs were outstanding. The pulled chicken was delicious as were the piping hot, crispy, well-seasoned fries. We also ordered the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese - delicious!We'll definitely be back to try their pulled pork, fried chicken and brisket.
Roger Merel
Theee best fried chicken in the city. Moist meat with some salt from brining. Crisp battered skin. I might ask for all dark meat next time. Also really great rib tips (apparently only Fri + Sat). Did not come with enough bbq sauce, so next time I will need to ask for extra bbq sauce. I will definitely become a repeat customer. The fries and cole slaw were both excellent. Also ordered Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens. Neither of those were great. Would likely not order either of those again. I want my Mac & Cheese to be baked with real grated cheese browned on the top. This was just Mac mixed with a ready-made cheese sauce. The greens were fine, just missing a certain something. Will need to try the Nashville hot, the ribs, the sweet potato, corn bread next time. Also wish they offered a "heat option" for the fried chicken between regular and Nashville hot.Add-on review from 2nd time ordering. The corn bread was only so-so. They were only making rib tips, so couldn't try the ribs. But got extra sauce this time. Fries were "wilted", undercooked.
Wyatt Turner
Since I haven’t eaten a breakfast yet I decided to come here. I only have 1 hour left and I hope they have quick service. So I order 5 wings and Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. I only waited for about 10 minutes before my order came. The waiter is so nice. 5 Wings is come with ranch or blue cheese dip or your choice of tossed sauce plus carrot or celery sticks: BBQ, Buffalo, honey chipotle, Korean, Tennessee hot preparation additional charge. Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is their home made Mac and Cheese with a combination of buffalo sauce, chicken, additional cheese and spices. I like the 5 wings since its flavorful and savoring. Its seasoning is almost perfect. I’m glad that I came to this place. I definitely come back here again.
Johann Chau
The fried chicken here is amazingly juicy and soft, yet crispy. We were amazed that the breasts were not dried as we commonly experienced with most fried chicken.This is a mom and pop restaurant; the two chefs came to our table to ask us how our food was. Ruby invited was to her Filipino and American brunch. Larry smiled when we complimented him on the juiciness of the chicken and only would say he brined it for over four hours when my wife asked how to do it.This is a wonderfully unique place. We came here to eat fried chicken, but left with the feeling Ruby, Larry, and Toby invited us back into their home.
Yeah, there are 5,000 fried chicken places around, but Larry Tucker’s Crazy Bird does it best: fat, juicy brined Amish chicken with pristine, minimalist breading, fried perfectly. Love at first bite. Great sides - don’t miss the collard greens. He does wings, too, tossed with his take on some of the classic sauces. Some weekends he offers Filipino buffets; on others he goes back to his legendary barbecue roots and offers ribs, tips, and the like. Menu also offers a few beers, a few desserts. Get a two-piece for lunch and whatever was hassling you that morning disappears into well-fed satiety.
Rhonda Wong-Calace
I have been here several times already and each and every time it has been delicious food and wonderful service! You feel like family when you dine here. The fried chicken is crispy and juicy! The rotisserie chicken is tender and juicy! They know their chicken for sure! Cornbread, Mac and cheese, waffles ? !Their special filipino feasts are excellent and a great way to share a meal with friends and family.Love the owners and the staff❤.
Austin Kasper
Great family owned restaurant. The owners are super friendly and are right there running the place.All the food is delicious and they have occasionally have special meals available for holidays. The fried chicken is already amazing but now you're also telling me you've got some dank Filipino food too? Neat.
Rylee Wolfe
Had a great experience. Chicken sandwich was good, chicken tenders are huge and a huge portion of fries as well. Friendly service, and great prices - $25 for 2 of us. Will be back.
Odette H.
Ate here for the first time on Sunday. Place smelled amazing and look very clean.Ordered crazy bird sandwiches, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. Would totally eat here again and I totally recommend this place!! Will be coming back very soon to try their other menu items!
They have the best chicken in town!!! Please support this wonderful small business- everyone’s super friendly
Hands down, the best fried chicken in Chicago- crispy skin and juicy on the inside! We came here with a group of friends and had such a great meal. The owners are so accommodating and made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Other must try's- Buffalo Mac & Cheese and the Hummingbird cake!
Yet again, a fantastic meal that reminds us how special it is to have Crazy Bird in the neighborhood!We’ve had big holiday dinner catering here before and it was perfection. Lately it’s been casual “don’t want to cook” nights. Whether it’s a big production or just a whim, the food is always excellent.Lately had the BBQ pulled pork and hot links. Pork was juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of sweet sauce. Hot links had that smoke flavor I know from Thanksgiving dinner…yum! I wish the fries were crispier but if they were, they wouldn’t be sauce magnets…so it’s all a measure of compromise!Love this place. Larry and family put love into their food. We are lucky to have you just a walk down the street!
The fried chicken here is excellent. Would recommend.
Amazing chicken, welcoming staff, cool location. Staff cares about the quality of what they serve and will even make sure you reheat it the best way!
I ordered chicken and sides for 10 people for my daughters graduation party. I called the day before to see if an order like that would need to be placed in advance. Larry, the owner, was so nice on the phone. He had some recommendations for us and was completely flexible and upfront. The chicken was delicious and so are the sides. The potatoes were real and the fries are delicious. Keep it up Larry it’s hard to find good customer service and good product and good value all at the same time. We will be back!
It was our first time visiting this neighborhood gem and it did not disappoint. The food was wonderful, the portions were generous and the service was attentive. The owners are right there to welcome you and make recommendations. It felt homey and welcoming.We had the combo with the beef ribs, pulled chicken and smoked sausage with fries and coleslaw. The beef ribs were outstanding. The pulled chicken was delicious as were the piping hot, crispy, well-seasoned fries. We also ordered the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese - delicious!We'll definitely be back to try their pulled pork, fried chicken and brisket.
Theee best fried chicken in the city. Moist meat with some salt from brining. Crisp battered skin. I might ask for all dark meat next time. Also really great rib tips (apparently only Fri + Sat). Did not come with enough bbq sauce, so next time I will need to ask for extra bbq sauce. I will definitely become a repeat customer. The fries and cole slaw were both excellent. Also ordered Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens. Neither of those were great. Would likely not order either of those again. I want my Mac & Cheese to be baked with real grated cheese browned on the top. This was just Mac mixed with a ready-made cheese sauce. The greens were fine, just missing a certain something. Will need to try the Nashville hot, the ribs, the sweet potato, corn bread next time. Also wish they offered a "heat option" for the fried chicken between regular and Nashville hot.Add-on review from 2nd time ordering. The corn bread was only so-so. They were only making rib tips, so couldn't try the ribs. But got extra sauce this time. Fries were "wilted", undercooked.
Since I haven’t eaten a breakfast yet I decided to come here. I only have 1 hour left and I hope they have quick service. So I order 5 wings and Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. I only waited for about 10 minutes before my order came. The waiter is so nice. 5 Wings is come with ranch or blue cheese dip or your choice of tossed sauce plus carrot or celery sticks: BBQ, Buffalo, honey chipotle, Korean, Tennessee hot preparation additional charge. Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is their home made Mac and Cheese with a combination of buffalo sauce, chicken, additional cheese and spices. I like the 5 wings since its flavorful and savoring. Its seasoning is almost perfect. I’m glad that I came to this place. I definitely come back here again.
The fried chicken here is amazingly juicy and soft, yet crispy. We were amazed that the breasts were not dried as we commonly experienced with most fried chicken.This is a mom and pop restaurant; the two chefs came to our table to ask us how our food was. Ruby invited was to her Filipino and American brunch. Larry smiled when we complimented him on the juiciness of the chicken and only would say he brined it for over four hours when my wife asked how to do it.This is a wonderfully unique place. We came here to eat fried chicken, but left with the feeling Ruby, Larry, and Toby invited us back into their home.
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Yeah, there are 5,000 fried chicken places around, but Larry Tucker’s Crazy Bird does it best: fat, juicy brined Amish chicken with pristine, minimalist breading, fried perfectly. Love at first bite. Great sides - don’t miss the collard greens. He does wings, too, tossed with his take on some of the classic sauces. Some weekends he offers Filipino buffets; on others he goes back to his legendary barbecue roots and offers ribs, tips, and the like. Menu also offers a few beers, a few desserts. Get a two-piece for lunch and whatever was hassling you that morning disappears into well-fed satiety.
I have been here several times already and each and every time it has been delicious food and wonderful service! You feel like family when you dine here. The fried chicken is crispy and juicy! The rotisserie chicken is tender and juicy! They know their chicken for sure! Cornbread, Mac and cheese, waffles ? !Their special filipino feasts are excellent and a great way to share a meal with friends and family.Love the owners and the staff❤.
Great family owned restaurant. The owners are super friendly and are right there running the place.All the food is delicious and they have occasionally have special meals available for holidays. The fried chicken is already amazing but now you're also telling me you've got some dank Filipino food too? Neat.
Had a great experience. Chicken sandwich was good, chicken tenders are huge and a huge portion of fries as well. Friendly service, and great prices - $25 for 2 of us. Will be back.
Ate here for the first time on Sunday. Place smelled amazing and look very clean.Ordered crazy bird sandwiches, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. Would totally eat here again and I totally recommend this place!! Will be coming back very soon to try their other menu items!
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