Chicken Restaurants near Crystal Lake

“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!“

“It's always a pleasure to encounter exceptional customer service, and Esmeralda provided just that! Her professionalism was evident in every interaction. She was efficient in taking orders and ensuring they were accurate, and her kindness made the whole experience a delight. It's rare to find someone so dedicated to providing a positive experience in a fast-paced environment. Esmeralda truly deserves recognition for her outstanding service.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Been going here for years. Best Chinese food I’ve ever had love this place. Showed my partner this place couple years ago and he says the same thing. We live in WI and we will drive an hour just to get it from here when we’re wanting Chinese food! Also their crab Rangoon is very good!“

“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“

“I haven't been here in a while but was really craving some chicken. I did a mobile order through the app, which has changed since the last time. Everything was relatively easy, including earning some rewards. I really like the way they remodeled the inside. Everything was ready on time and accurate.“

“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 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“

“I recently discovered Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chicken sandwiches. I've never tried because I thought it was all spicy, Cajun flavored. I'm sold on the original, I typically get Chick Fil A but there aren't many around my area. Popeyes is right down the street and honestly, I'd rate them the same!“

“I just want to leave a thank you and a shoutout to my wonderful Tuesday friend at the drive through ;)
She’s so nice and it’s always great to see her and have a little chat while stopping by on my lunch break! She’s very kind and always improves my day with her kindness and a chicken sandwich“