30 Best Chicken Restaurants near Saugus

“If you had told me my biggest highlight of flying into town this weekend to shoot exterior scenes for an upcoming horror film wouldn't be the set, but a chicken joint in Saugus, I would’ve called you crazy. But here we are.

I’ve seen the videos online for ages and it always piqued my interest. We might have some hiding down home in South Carolina, but the Saugus crew just made a lifelong fan out of me. Being completely new to the menu, the guy at the counter broke it down for me. Then, my eyes locked onto it: REAPER.

Fun fact about me—pain is the name of my game. I am an absolute sucker for the spiciest things you can possibly throw at me (for context, my current record is the Toe of Satan lollipop at 9 million Scoville units). So naturally, I was ready to dive face-first into the Reaper. But homeboy looked out for me BIG time. He gave me the ultimate insider tip: go with the Extra Hot first for the flavor, then tackle the Reaper.

He was not wrong. This was easily some of the most delicious food I've ever had. I still signed the waivers—one for the store, one for me to keep as a souvenir—and they hooked me up with some Carolina fries to try, which I devoured like candy. For the normal crowd, yeah, it’s got a massive kick. But for me? It was pure perfection.

I don’t think they’ve ever seen someone absolutely champ their way through that without breaking a sweat. I could see the literal shock in their eyes, and honestly, I don't blame them! I’m an outsider just rolling through town, but that large Extra Hot meal was a flawless 10 out of 10. I am so glad I trusted my gut instinct to finally try this place, and even happier that this location was my first introduction to the brand.

Amazing food and an amazing experience, but most importantly, an incredible staff. Huge shoutout to the absolute dream team working the floor: Tico, Olivea, Chad, David, Jessica, Oswaldo, and Betty. You guys made a chaotic travel and film weekend unforgettable. I fly back home tomorrow, but I have more scenes to shoot in the area in a few months. Let's be real: even if I didn't have a movie to film, I’d fly back just to eat here. If you haven't been yet, fix that immediately. Amazing food, stellar service, and top-tier people. 5/5 stars all day!“

“Wings and fries were superb. They were ‘cooked to order’
Not sitting under a heat lamp.
Of course there was a small wait but it was Hot and Fresh!
I ate inside and the atmosphere was so peaceful.
There weren’t any annoying fry-o-laters beeping with unanswered alarms like other places and no music was playing.

Quiet and nice place and the manager was very nice and cordial.
The dining area was closed for renovations for a long time but now it’s reopened and it’s classy.
5 stars 😉
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Thank you so much to tylar for the help today what a kind person.. the staff here is so nice and happy. It's so rare to find people who enjoy what there doing!!!! 10 star visit. He recommended the new trio meal and omg it was amazing. I love the cheesey sticks I hope they are here to stay“

“Hands down best hot chicken I have ever had.
Rarely I say any place is worth visiting, but this one is.
Caution: if you have high heat tolerance, only go as high as Hot. 🥵 anything hotter is at your own risk.
Definitely worth any detour to get a piece of Dave’s hot chicken“

“Great food and even better service. I wish I could remember the cashier’s name, maybe Earl. He was amazing and had everyone engaged and dialoguing. I’ve never experienced anything quite like it in a fast food environment.“

“Finally found halal chicken near me! I have been looking for it and its amazing. The tender chicken melts into your mouth. Even though I don't eat spicy but this restaurant has all spice levels so you must try this restaurant. The chicken has leveled up.“

“Birdies did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the service was great and the vibe was welcoming. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted like it was made with care. If you’re looking for a solid spot with great food and good service, Birdies is definitely worth checking out. I’ll be back for sure.“

“Very yummy 😋 I ‘m coming back !!!“

“great service and quality of food. the salads mac and cheese,chicken and ice cream are delicious. manager Heather helped me buy a gift card in drive-thru. then when order was delayed she delivered our meal and complimentary ice creams! so wonderful and hospitable. we will be back soon!“

“Best Nashville hot sandwich along with fantastic southern sides hands down! No other competition out there, it’s just that good!“

“Great, Tasty, Fresh Food.“

“There is no better chicken sammy out there - and staff is always super happy and kind, outgoing.“

“There is no better chicken sammy out there - and staff is always super happy and kind, outgoing.“

“My first time there. The staff was wonderful. The food was unbelievable I had the fiesta sandwich. It was absolutely amazing. The store manger thought of it himself. He took the time to tell us all about. And they had the best fries I ever had! Thank you Ed and your team for a great dinner!“

“The food was amazing. I like how the toppings come on the side so it don’t make the sandwich soggy. The Westfield Ma location is nice“

“This place is great! I get the carne Frita with arroz de morro y yuca con cebolla . (Pictured on my review)If you want chicken, the combo Dominicano is also amazing - you get a half roasted chicken with 2 sides - they have cho fan rice which is Chinese rice aswell. The relleno de yuca is so good too must try! There is no seating , you just grab your food to go. They definitely give you a good amount of food,which is why I love it there,they have small medium and large portion sizes .“

“Just had the fish sandwich today from Bam Bam Chicken and it was delicious! Tasted really fresh, it was generously sized. I can’t believe how good a fried fish sandwich could be - perfectly crispy, not greasy, not too spicy, and the pickle was the perfect addition! Also tried the cole slaw - I am partial to my mom’s, but this one was up there! I will definitely be back!“

“I tried Dave’s Hot Chicken sliders which is flavorful and satisfying. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy inside, Dave’s sauce add the perfect tangy balance. Spice levels are legit, so you actually taste both heat and flavor. Portions are big for ‘sliders’ and overall quality feels more premium than typical fast food. worth it if you love good hot chicken.“

“visitted this place on my first day in US. Their food was really nice.“

“I picked up a lady from Wellesley, I'm a Rideshare driver and we started talking about chicken so I asked what is her go to chicken place and this place came up and she said it's her #1 chicken place, so I'm planning on going here someday I'm looking forward on trying some day 🙂“

“visitted this place on my first day in US. Their food was really nice.“

“Crazy good chicken, crazy popular, awesome service - the owner is alright.“

“Delish food, parking a little difficult“

“The grilled chicken sandwich is very good,but the gluten free bun is $1.70 extra & falls apart.On line price is $5.55+$1.15 for gluten free bun,which totals $6.70,but my total was $9.24.How about getting a better quality bun to make it worth the price.Thank-you.“

“You would never guess that hidden in this corner store would be restaurant quality food. I went in on Saturday for fried chicken, which seemed like their specialty!!! But, they weren't cooking chicken that day. But, instead they had spinach filo pastry, and Mediterranean lamb and potatoes. For like 9 bucks. It was amazing and the portions were large. If I am in Peabody again I will surely check them out.“

“It doesn’t matter which location I’m purchasing my meal from the staff always greets me as I enter the restaurant and that sets the scenario for my Flip The Bird experience.They are smiling, polite and fun to engage in conversation and the food is so worth the wait.“

“Lo que más destaco es la atención y no de todo el personal. Hay una chica en especial que es muy amable ya sea hables por teléfono o comas en el restaurante, ella es Evelyn siempre amable, atenta y sobre todo muy educada al atender y tomar pedido muy diferente a la de un joven q es muy grosero al atenderlo a uno y por teléfono. La comida es buena a mis amigos y ami nos gusta yo de hecho voy dos veces por semana . Lo que si recomiendo al manager o dueños es que revisen las sillas unas están en muy mal estado ya una amiga estuvo a punto de caer y esa silla sigue ahí es mejor prevenir accidentes q pueden pasar por ese descuido . En general la comida es buena el lugar está limpio y la atención excelente recomiendo Pollo Royal . Nota : Olvidé las pupusas si necesitan mejorar los ingredientes sean de queso o chicharrón. 😁👌“

“Tuesday 1/24/23 on my lunch break at work in beacon hill, ordering here for the first time . I went with the 5pc mix chicken with a honey biscuit, also ordered 3 honey biscuits side order. I got 2 thighs, 1breast, 1wing, 1drumstick. The chicken had a well balance seasoning, very crispy not covered in heavy batter, chicken was cooked fully and moist inside very tasty was very happy with the quality and tasty of chicken! The honey biscuits where delicious it was sweet with a glazed over the top they had blueberry’s inside and like a cake not dry and very good! If you haven’t tried this spot it’s a must TRY! I was very satisfied with my lunch and ready to get back to work from my half hour break. Check out my pictures below!“

“Staff was extremely nice and helpful and the food was excellent“