Willie's Chicken Shack

$ • Soul Food, Cajun, Chicken Wings

Hours:
540 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
(504) 229-2307

About Willie's Chicken Shack

Willie's Chicken Shack offers a casual dining experience on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. The fried chicken is the star of the menu, with customers praising the juicy and well-seasoned meat. The honey mustard sauce is a popular accompaniment, providing the right balance of sweetness and peppery flavor. The chicken is described as juicy with decent flavor, making it a satisfying choice. The corn biscuits are considered delicious, adding a nice touch to the meal. The restaurant's lively neighborhood vibe is reflected in its decor, with a New Orleans jazz ambiance and live music that enhances the overall experience. The place is open late, making it a good spot for a late-night fried chicken snack after enjoying the local jazz scene. While the food is generally well-liked, some customers noted small issues such as pricing discrepancies and cleanliness, including dirty tables and non-functioning bathroom locks. Service can vary, with some staff appearing busy or indifferent, but the food is prepared quickly by hustling cooks. Overall, Willie's Chicken Shack is a recommended spot for those seeking a simple, tasty bite and a taste of New Orleans culture.

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Willie's Chicken Shack Reviews

3.5
147 ratings
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Food
3.7
Atmosphere
3.7
Service
3.7

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I highly recommend not to go to willie chicken shake nor fat Tuesday they at one on 630 bourbon st they stole my card and started making transactions a total of $64.34 and tried to make another twice for $11.54 not only that went back to get my card back and they said they didn't have it before the transactions were even made im very pissed I traveled 8 hours for a vacation for a bad experience first time in my life 🤬🤬🤬🖕🏿

The food tasted good, minus the fries. Fries were basic. Our issue is with the service. The ladies there were not nice. They acted like having to do anything was an imposition. It's no wonder that they were the only place on the French quarter that wasn't busy. Now I know there are several of these in the area, so this is the one closest to Cafe Du Monde. Our presence was clearly interfering with whatever they were trying to do on their phones when they got there. The food was...read full review

Another night in NOLA which means it’s time to try a new food spot. Earlier today I was over on Canal and passed by Willie’s. The smell itself drew me in and I decided at that moment that I was coming back. LoL!!!!

Willie’s sits right on the strip so it’s super easy to find. The front was totally open and there were a few tables outside on the sidewalk. As the strip is super active, sitting outside would be dope if you wanted to people watch. LoL.

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 11PM
Tuesday 11AM - 11PM
Wednesday 11AM - 11PM
Thursday 11AM - 11PM
Friday 10AM - 11PM
Saturday 10AM - 11PM
Sunday 10AM - 11PM
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