This place is ridiculously good. Had the Brown Line burger.. now they’ll be my go-to spot. Service is great too. I was waiting outside (I’m a smoker) and the lady up front brought my food out to me which was nice. She was friendly and helpful from the jump too. Great spot.
Kennedy Baker
I have been hearing this place a lot and their chicken sandwich was a s good as they said it would be. I really love the taste of their chicken, Its the best chicken I had in the area. I would definitely bring my friends next time.
Daniel Nersesian
The owner is extremely nice, he grilled the onions for me and gave me free fries even though I told him i don't live around the area. The grilled chicken sandwich is excellent. I told the owner I was looking for a job and he said he'd call his friend who's in sales for me. Really great experience there. Very friendly food was excellent and quick.
Rob M.
Tragedy this place closed. They were the best in their category in flavor, food quality, and reasonable options.Service was always quick enough to get in and out of the lunch hour, and I never had a complaint.The atmosphere had enough seating and although the lunch hour could get a little cluttered there were no glaring weaknesses to this option.Great food at a great price and they will be truly missed. They earn a special spot on my profile
Emily Jaquet
Ordered 2 chicken sandwiches and both of them had multiple pieces of bone in them. Chicken was very dry and overcooked… at least the tots and onion rings were good, but the majority of our meals went in the trash
Summer M.
The chicken was good and that's about it. That's all. From my caption on the photo you can read how I felt about the rest of the food which was absolutely disgusting. I would never get anything other than some chicken wings from this place. That's why I have them 3 stars. Again the chicken was good but it wasn't GREAT!!
Luisa Tobon
I’ve been looking for my perfect broasted chicken spot, and I found it! The service is absolutely amazing and so is the food and the speed. Perfect place to have lunch after being at the DMV!
Meg r.
Not sure they're open for inperson . The phone doesn't pick up. If a manager replies to my post, I will gladly take down this review. Just want the chicken, but want to avoid delivery fees
Sarah C.
Very disappointed!!! I order the Chicken Caesar Wrap. No description on menu, but I assumed it was in a tortilla. Not lettuce wrapped lettuce. What a joke! I paid $9 for what wouldn't have been enough Romain for a salad, and only THREE slim slices of chicken. Croutons for days tho. Fried mushrooms were good and staff was nice. This "wrap" was a joke tho!
David Buie
I have driven past this place multiple times, I can’t believe I’ve never stopped! I have been to many chicken places, including many that made that supposed top 10 list of best chicken places in Chicago, this is easily in my top two or three. When I first walked in I was met by a cheerful and bubbly young lady at the counter. Behind her was an equally enthusiastic gentleman waiting in the kitchen area for her to send him my order. The customer service experience was exceptional, I was absolutely shocked when I saw that a four piece dinner with two sides was just over $10. The chicken was easily some of the BEST , JUICIEST chicken I’ve ever had ( that included the breast which in my experience is usually dry) I was a little wary when I saw that the mashed potatoes did not have any gravy, But to my surprise they were incredibly creamy, flavorful and moist!I absolutely give this place five stars as far as their service, customer service and the quality and taste of their food. Even though I have to admit there was one side that was awful, but this goes to show just how amazing everything else was that I am still willing to give this place five stars. I was not able to finishThe macaroni and cheese, but I did not go there for the macaroni and cheese, and I will absolutely be going here in the future! I will drive past three different fried chicken places to eat here !!
My first time. I was just really disappointed. My friend ordered the catfish Po Boy. She wanted me to try this restaurant with her. She wasn't happy with the shrimp tacos, because they literally took breaded shrimp and placed them on plain tortillas BUT the shrimp was seasoned and good. To make a fair review, this is her 3rd time ordering from here, she really liked the shrimp Po boy and she wanted to try the catfish. However, when she opened her container, the sauce was on the fish, so she couldn't enjoy it. It's too spicy for her. I asked to have the special spicy sauce put (Remoulade sauce) on the side and it was still put on the sandwich. To be fair again, maybe placing the order online was the issue. The greens had too much vinegar. I ordered The chicken strips and the pulled pork sandwich. ....well, for me, the chicken strips were very salty and the breading was very wet in certain spots where the chicken was relish/purple-ish. I ended up putting the chicken strips in the oven and throwing out the sandwich. The bread was hard, and the meat was mostly fat. I think because they don't give you a standard amount of pulled pork, that is why they use the friend onions. It just wasn't for me. I'd come back for the dessert. The food didn't take long. The bread pudding is good. The sweet potato pie is good. Just because it didn't work for me, it might work for you!
Mary Bouska
I was a regular at Mother Cluckers in Palatine before it closed. I always got the chicken fingers because the were so good. I took an hour round trip to try the Chicago location yesterday and was so disappointed. The chicken fingers were rubbery. I took the breading off to look at the chicken and it looked like it had either been freezer burned or put on defrost in a microwave too long. So disappointed because I know how good the chicken can be.
MagsboyS
Service calling in our order was great. Friendly staff. Nice environment when we walked in. However the breading on the chicken tenders was over cooked. Food was lacking flavor. Chicken was dry. This is just our opinion. Would not recommend. Pricey also.
Basil G.
Mother cluckers kitchen is aptly named as my chicken was still clucking. My husband and I ordered on door dash hoping the positive reviews were accurate but some chicken pieces came raw and there was an eggshell in the waffle. Besides that, the flavor wasn't all there either. AND they got some of the order wrong. I hate to leave negative reviews but it feels wrong to let others eat from here with such a bad experience we had. Hubby is currently throwing up. Sorry mother cluckers, i hope you can do better.
Donny G.
It is quite possible that shrimp tacos isn't their best item on the menu. Catfish was meaty but lacked flavor as well. Real hit was side dishes or condiments like baked beans that came with catfish and cole slaw for the tacos. However, the portions were disappointingly small that they weren't satisfying. Overall, this place looks to be popular but my first impression wasn't a good one with the quality and quantity of food that came up short and unfriendly staff.
This place is ridiculously good. Had the Brown Line burger.. now they’ll be my go-to spot. Service is great too. I was waiting outside (I’m a smoker) and the lady up front brought my food out to me which was nice. She was friendly and helpful from the jump too. Great spot.
I have been hearing this place a lot and their chicken sandwich was a s good as they said it would be. I really love the taste of their chicken, Its the best chicken I had in the area. I would definitely bring my friends next time.
The owner is extremely nice, he grilled the onions for me and gave me free fries even though I told him i don't live around the area. The grilled chicken sandwich is excellent. I told the owner I was looking for a job and he said he'd call his friend who's in sales for me. Really great experience there. Very friendly food was excellent and quick.
Tragedy this place closed. They were the best in their category in flavor, food quality, and reasonable options.Service was always quick enough to get in and out of the lunch hour, and I never had a complaint.The atmosphere had enough seating and although the lunch hour could get a little cluttered there were no glaring weaknesses to this option.Great food at a great price and they will be truly missed. They earn a special spot on my profile
Ordered 2 chicken sandwiches and both of them had multiple pieces of bone in them. Chicken was very dry and overcooked… at least the tots and onion rings were good, but the majority of our meals went in the trash
The chicken was good and that's about it. That's all. From my caption on the photo you can read how I felt about the rest of the food which was absolutely disgusting. I would never get anything other than some chicken wings from this place. That's why I have them 3 stars. Again the chicken was good but it wasn't GREAT!!
I’ve been looking for my perfect broasted chicken spot, and I found it! The service is absolutely amazing and so is the food and the speed. Perfect place to have lunch after being at the DMV!
Not sure they're open for inperson . The phone doesn't pick up. If a manager replies to my post, I will gladly take down this review. Just want the chicken, but want to avoid delivery fees
Very disappointed!!! I order the Chicken Caesar Wrap. No description on menu, but I assumed it was in a tortilla. Not lettuce wrapped lettuce. What a joke! I paid $9 for what wouldn't have been enough Romain for a salad, and only THREE slim slices of chicken. Croutons for days tho. Fried mushrooms were good and staff was nice. This "wrap" was a joke tho!
I have driven past this place multiple times, I can’t believe I’ve never stopped! I have been to many chicken places, including many that made that supposed top 10 list of best chicken places in Chicago, this is easily in my top two or three. When I first walked in I was met by a cheerful and bubbly young lady at the counter. Behind her was an equally enthusiastic gentleman waiting in the kitchen area for her to send him my order. The customer service experience was exceptional, I was absolutely shocked when I saw that a four piece dinner with two sides was just over $10. The chicken was easily some of the BEST , JUICIEST chicken I’ve ever had ( that included the breast which in my experience is usually dry) I was a little wary when I saw that the mashed potatoes did not have any gravy, But to my surprise they were incredibly creamy, flavorful and moist!I absolutely give this place five stars as far as their service, customer service and the quality and taste of their food. Even though I have to admit there was one side that was awful, but this goes to show just how amazing everything else was that I am still willing to give this place five stars. I was not able to finishThe macaroni and cheese, but I did not go there for the macaroni and cheese, and I will absolutely be going here in the future! I will drive past three different fried chicken places to eat here !!
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My first time. I was just really disappointed. My friend ordered the catfish Po Boy. She wanted me to try this restaurant with her. She wasn't happy with the shrimp tacos, because they literally took breaded shrimp and placed them on plain tortillas BUT the shrimp was seasoned and good. To make a fair review, this is her 3rd time ordering from here, she really liked the shrimp Po boy and she wanted to try the catfish. However, when she opened her container, the sauce was on the fish, so she couldn't enjoy it. It's too spicy for her. I asked to have the special spicy sauce put (Remoulade sauce) on the side and it was still put on the sandwich. To be fair again, maybe placing the order online was the issue. The greens had too much vinegar. I ordered The chicken strips and the pulled pork sandwich. ....well, for me, the chicken strips were very salty and the breading was very wet in certain spots where the chicken was relish/purple-ish. I ended up putting the chicken strips in the oven and throwing out the sandwich. The bread was hard, and the meat was mostly fat. I think because they don't give you a standard amount of pulled pork, that is why they use the friend onions. It just wasn't for me. I'd come back for the dessert. The food didn't take long. The bread pudding is good. The sweet potato pie is good. Just because it didn't work for me, it might work for you!
I was a regular at Mother Cluckers in Palatine before it closed. I always got the chicken fingers because the were so good. I took an hour round trip to try the Chicago location yesterday and was so disappointed. The chicken fingers were rubbery. I took the breading off to look at the chicken and it looked like it had either been freezer burned or put on defrost in a microwave too long. So disappointed because I know how good the chicken can be.
Service calling in our order was great. Friendly staff. Nice environment when we walked in. However the breading on the chicken tenders was over cooked. Food was lacking flavor. Chicken was dry. This is just our opinion. Would not recommend. Pricey also.
Mother cluckers kitchen is aptly named as my chicken was still clucking. My husband and I ordered on door dash hoping the positive reviews were accurate but some chicken pieces came raw and there was an eggshell in the waffle. Besides that, the flavor wasn't all there either. AND they got some of the order wrong. I hate to leave negative reviews but it feels wrong to let others eat from here with such a bad experience we had. Hubby is currently throwing up. Sorry mother cluckers, i hope you can do better.
It is quite possible that shrimp tacos isn't their best item on the menu. Catfish was meaty but lacked flavor as well. Real hit was side dishes or condiments like baked beans that came with catfish and cole slaw for the tacos. However, the portions were disappointingly small that they weren't satisfying. Overall, this place looks to be popular but my first impression wasn't a good one with the quality and quantity of food that came up short and unfriendly staff.