Chicago Chicken Shack

Finally got to try this place as we live close by,I love chicken wings and fried fishI was very happy.Wings where good size and breading was perfectly fried,I had hot sauce on mine which really was not hot ( warm) Very authentic with bread served with it.The fries could have been cooked longer.The cole slaw was very good but small in size.I really enjoy southern cooking and this was it.The gentleman behind counter was very helpful and and eager to help.The store was clean.I hope...read full review

In our quest to discover the best fried chicken in Chicago, my wife and I did a lot of eating and a lot of research. One thing we learned is Harold's Chicken Shack is a Chicago original. Harold Pierce, an African-American entrepreneur, and his wife Hilda founded the restaurant in 1950 as a small operation on 39th Street on Chicago's South Side. It was called H&H in those early days and specialized in dumplings and chicken feet, both common soul food. Eventually, it became one...read full review

Even though I was told by a customer from the day before, that he got some untasty wings, I decided to try it myself. I was happily please and glad I did. The wings were fresh, hot, and tasty. I like the tangy sauce and would add my own heat to that sauce in the future (but that's because I like a lot of heat). I look forward to returning. Well done Mr Manager!