23 Best Chicken Restaurants near Downers Grove

“We only went for the corn fritters, but they were as good as we remembered. We ate quite a few right in the waiting area (the restaurant is take-out only) while they were freshly made. So delicious!

Vegetarian options: Other than the corn fritters, bean salad, cole slaw and fries, there really are no vegetarian options. This is not a restaurant for vegetarians.“

“You can not beat the weekly specials. Always made while you wait, and Manager Dave is thee best cook in town, and goes out of his way to do all those things you love about chicken. 5+ stars thank you Dave for FIRE FRIED CHICKEN ONLY CHICKEN FRANCHISE LEFT THAT IS ? TRUE ?AND DONT MISS THE MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY ITS TO KILL FOR ALONG WITH THAT CHICKEN. ITS THE SAME AS 30 YRS AGO. ONLY CHICKEN I WILL EAT OTHERS DO NOT COMPARE. MY EVERY DAY TUESDAY STOP, AND WEEKENDS ALSO 1.25 WINGS WHOLE AND CRISPY. TENDERS 1.50 AND JUMBO !!! THANKS DAVE WHO CAN COOK TO PERFECTION ? ?“

“Really good chicken tonight, everyone is always friendly there.just wish I would have gotten my biscuits. Tried calling (several times) but no one answered. Mac and cheese was too soupy. Edit****manager called to let me know that they are going to make sure I get my biscuits and they have also noticed the Mac and cheese issue. Very happy with her timely response �“

“I just tried Dave's Hot Chicken and I have to say this was Awesome. The food was delicious, the service was great and respectful and nice gave me a rundown and looked cozy. I like this more than Raisin Caines tbh. Definitely will go back.“

“Man I have had some good food in my time. I have NEVER had a chicken sandwich like that before. I got the spicy honey butter fried chicken sandwich, which was not only the best chicken sandwich I have ever had but one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. And don’t even get me started on the seasoned fries. Just the smell alone was worth it but the flavor was unbelievable. Definitely worth the short wait and the drive. Will be eating here again.“

“The Hertz counter agent told us about this place! The fried chicken was awesome.“

“Chicken and fritters never disappoint! Outstanding service….they know how to get you in and out!!“

“Best fried and chicken sandwhiches out there. Way better than Hattie Bs in Nashville too imo.“

“wonderful food and affordable and tasty“

“I’ve been wanting to come here since Niall Horan (ex-one direction) said this was his favorite restaurant! Very delicious!“

“This place is an absolute Hit! If you love Chicken and traditional Eastern European/Balkan food this place is the place to be!“

“This was my first time trying Brown’s Chicken and it didn’t disappoint! A little pricey at $5.99 for some fries but the food was overall very delicious! The fritters with sugar were the absolute best thing…they were crunchy in the outside and soft in the middle! Service was great and I was in and out in less than 10 min! Everything was fresh and hot! Thank you ? We will definitely be back.“

“Excellent service and good food

Parking: Enough space

Kid-friendliness: Good atmosphere in the place to care for children

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp at the entrance and adequate tables“

“I hardly ever see any Brown's chicken restaurants anymore, so when I saw this one, I knew I had to risk narrowly causing a minor accident just to swerve through several lanes of traffic to make a quick detour here. I placed my order through the drive-thru, and after a bit of a wait, I received my food. Had a long commute home, but the chicken was still warm and crunchy when I arrived.

I ordered the 8pc meal with 3 large sides (corn fritters, mashed potatoes and gravy, and stuffing) and a 1/2lb of chicken livers. Starting off with the fried chicken, the batter and skin were phenomenally crunchy and well-seasoned, and the meat was tender and perfectly cooked. The seasoning and batter mix were on the milder side but still present on the palette and not overwhelming, which I prefer over the aggressive seasoning some other fried chicken locations use. The chicken livers were out of this world. Chef's kiss. A+. Crunchy breading on the outside, and rich, creamy, vaguely minerally, soft, and perfectly cooked liver on the inside. Once again, beautifully seasoned.

The mashed potatoes were flavorless and tasted like it came from a poorly-funded high school cafeteria, but the gravy made up for it with its bit of saltiness and umami subtlety to complement the blandness of the mashed potatoes. The stuffing was compact and dense. Although not quite so visually appealing, it was decent enough. It was pretty generic in terms of flavor and dour when it comes to presentation, but it was also elevated, yet again, by a bit of the gravy poured over it.

The corn fritters were interesting, and I mean that in a good way. It's basically a hush puppy with powdered sugar sprinkled over it. I have never had a corn fritter prior to today and was pleasantly surprised by its deep-fried, corny goodness. Crunchy with a faintly sweet exterior and a slightly moist and mealy internal texture with bits of whole corn kernels spread around. Gonna have to give that a try with the gravy, as well.

Overall, the food was good. It brought back some fond memories. Had me feeling nostalgic afterward since it's been so long since I've last eaten Brown's Chicken, which was when I was just a wee Puppers, and am now a middle-aged Werewolf, so that was quite nice. Thanks for the good food, good service, and the fun trip down memory lane! I'll definitely be paying another visit. Cheers!

Vegetarian options: Probably not the place to go to for vegetarian options unless you're OK with the corn fritters, fries, mac-n-cheese, and mashed potatoes.

Dietary restrictions: I'd call ahead and confirm with them about any food allergens and any halal or gluten-free options.

Parking: It's a small location, but there are several spots on either side of the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: What kid doesn't love fried chicken?

Wheelchair accessibility: The doors appeared to be wide enough to accommodate an assisted mobility advice. I did not notice an automatic door function.“

“Despite it being my first time, I was very fulfilled with the clean space, my order, and the personal customer service I received. I ordered a chicken sandwich, fries, and a drink; the combo was very tasty given the balanced spicy sauce. Above all, I appreciated Vihan who was very welcoming, profesional, and willing to explain the various menu options. I will come back for the tenders next time!“

“Tried wick’s chicken for first time today. The chicken is fried to perfection with a light breading that stayed crispy even with the commute back to work. The wick’s ghost sauce has a good heat and flavor. Will be back.“

“Extremely happy with the service provided at this location! The lady working the front Ella was amazing at her job!! She helped me pick out the best option (it was delicious btw) and was extremely kind!

The food was great as well, we got it to go and it was still hot and delicious by the time I got it home (even the fries). This was by far the cleanest browns chicken I’ve ever stepped into and there was even a sit-down area that looked adorable!!
Very good prices and deals, looking forward to coming here again!!“

“delicious food warm environment“

“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional experience I had at your establishment recently. My visit not only left me thoroughly satisfied but also impressed with the quality of both the food and service provided.First and foremost, I must commend your team for their outstanding service and quality of food. I ordered100 wings and a100 pieces. From the moment I entered, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The staff members were attentive, courteous, and efficient throughout my entire visit, which greatly contributed to the enjoyable dining experience.Moreover, I cannot speak highly enough about the delicious food that I had the pleasure of indulging in. Every dish I ordered was impeccably prepared, bursting with flavor, and served promptly. It's evident that your kitchen takes great pride in using fresh ingredients and maintaining high standards of culinary excellence.In particular, [mention specific menu items] were absolute highlights of my meal. The attention to detail and the perfect balance of flavors truly exceeded my expectations. It's rare to find such quality in fast food establishments, and your restaurant has undoubtedly set the bar high.Overall, I left your restaurant feeling thoroughly impressed and satisfied. Please extend my compliments to the entire team for their hard work and dedication in providing an exceptional dining experience. Rest assured, I will be eagerly recommending your establishment to friends and family, and I look forward to returning soon.Thank you once again for a memorable dining experience.Warm regards,“

“The cook was on point and the man who took our order was super polite Thank you loved it.“

“The staff here is amazing! I came here for my lunch break and accidently ordered the wrong meal. I was looking at the price and said #8 please, all I waned was that picture of the chicken sandwich in my mouth. I was confused why they asked me for white or dark meat on my sandwich but still went with it lol. Its just been a long week and I forgot my head. When I pulled away and saw what I actually ordered, I was horrified because its something id never eat. I have a bad experience eating chicken with bones in. I went back through the drive thru and spoke to the kind gentleman at the window with glasses and a hat. I explained that I totally messed up when ordering. He was so sweet, understanding and said some very kinds words. He made me the correct sandwich and oh boy, was it the best chicken sandwich ever!!! They couldn't take the other chicken back so I donated it to someone else who was hungry. Thank you Carol Stream KFC team!“

“It was kinda hard to find the place. We had to get out of the car and walk around back to the entrance but boy let me tell you it was worth it.Their tatertots with cheese was delicious and the chicken strips were phenomenal will be coming back.“

“I love the staff at this location! I usually ask for dark meat but there's no way to tell them that when I order online. So I pull up after they have my order bagged up and ready to go and they still switch it out for dark meat this location is so excellent thank youuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!! “