I went in at about 8:30, they close at nine pm. I hadn’t eaten here before and made it clear as I was asking about spicy levels. I told the gal that I liked very spicy food but I was talked out of the xxx Spicy upgrade by telling me that they use a dry Carolina reaper dry rub. I waited about 5 minutes and they brought out my to go order, I thought that was a little fast but I got it to go because I was in a rush. I got to my house in 10 minutes and got into my food….i ordered 10 wings, Nashville hot and coleslaw. These wings looked like they were sitting for an hour and there was no spice at all. They obviously wanted my money but didn’t want to make me what I ordered and figured I wouldn’t find out until they were closed. I paid $18 and change plus a $5 tip for food that should’ve been thrown out and service that wasn’t. Is that really the impression they want to leave their paying customers with? Disgusting! I do NOT recommend
Next Day UPDATE: While I wasn’t too happy regarding the situation with my food last night, I did get a nice response from the owner who was happy to refund my money, including the five dollar tip I left. I’ll probably give the establishment another chance next time I’m in town. Albeit much earlier than a half hour before closing.
Food: 1
Service: 3
K L
Great chicken, perfectly spicy. Less oily than other basically chicken recipes, but just as flavorful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich
Avery Brown
Korean sandwich and fries were fire 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Korean
Carolyn Clark
Fantastic chicken sandwiches, salads, and local brews in a casual upbeat spot in downtown Missoula! The pride of ownership shows!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Philp
Love this place. Will be heading back .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich
Diana Filkins Missoula Montana Realtor
If you're craving crispy, flavorful fried chicken in Missoula, M‑80 Chicken is a must-try. From the moment you bite into their signature sandwich, it's clear they’ve mastered the art of Nashville-style heat with just the right crunch and tenderness. The chicken is perfectly cooked, the portions are generous, and the flavor is bold without being overwhelming.
Now with a brick-and-mortar location downtown, the experience is even better. The new space is welcoming, with a casual vibe, indoor seating, and a great little outdoor area. They also serve local beers and ciders, which pair perfectly with the spicy kick of the chicken.
The menu goes beyond just sandwiches—don’t miss the Buffalo chicken fries or one of their rotating specials. Everything is made fresh, and the staff is friendly and quick. It’s clear they care about quality and customer experience.
M-80 Chicken is easily one of Missoula’s best spots for comfort food with a kick. Whether you dine in or grab it to go, you’ll walk away happy—and probably thinking about your next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Hot Chicken Sandwich
Sierra Hathaway
I came to M-80 with reasonable expectations and left emotionally attached to a plate of chicken tendy's... I’m not even being dramatic, they were THAT good.
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned like someone’s grandma whispered the recipe. I had one bite and instantly heard dial-up internet in the background while my brain reloaded my expectations for any future tendy!
Bottom line: If these tenders were a character on Friends, they’d be Joey. Everyone loves them, they’re always a good time, and they don't share food.
Seriously.. the BEST Tendy's 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken
Finn McCue
The food was really good but the service was really slow, waited almost 45 mins for my food. Also it’s kinda weird that they have the History channel on all the time and not like ESPN or something
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken, Fries
Tyler Jaminski
M80 Chicken has the best wings in Missoula. Their sauces are top notch. Amazing owners/staff and awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Josten
I love M80 so much and I’m so happy for them that they’ve grown to have their own brick and mortar!! It’s truly the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had - even better than the Nashville hot chicken I’ve had in Nashville! Such a good vibe and good food, I can’t recommend them enough!
Spicy food lovers might have a hard time satisfying their spice crave around Missoula, but not here. Always appreciate a place that isn't afraid to deliver some good heat.
One thing I would like to see some improvement on is the Mac and cheese. It was a bit lacking in flavor, maybe a little under salted or could use a sharper type of cheese in there. But most people come for the chicken, which is spot on.
Lander Busse
Got a half order of Korean BBQ Wings and a Buffalo chicken salad for takeout. Both were more than exceptional, the salad especially. loved the buff sauce. Wings were also very reasonably priced given the current market value. super impressed, will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Korean, Buffalo Chicken Salad
Sage Leppala
Friendly staff, delicious food!! Our party ordered a chicken Caesar salad, the Korean fries, popcorn chicken and a classic hot sandwich and it was all SO delicious! The ranch tasted homemade, the kimchi was great, and my 17 year old son declared it the best chicken he’s ever had. Love it here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Pils
Great chicken, great people!
Tracy Greco
Korean loaded fries are it. We visit this restaurant at least twice a week and it NEVER disappoints. Staff are super nice and helpful. Ancient Aliens was on the last time we dined in with the Magic cards on our table card and, safe to say, it feels like home.
I went in at about 8:30, they close at nine pm. I hadn’t eaten here before and made it clear as I was asking about spicy levels. I told the gal that I liked very spicy food but I was talked out of the xxx Spicy upgrade by telling me that they use a dry Carolina reaper dry rub. I waited about 5 minutes and they brought out my to go order, I thought that was a little fast but I got it to go because I was in a rush.
I got to my house in 10 minutes and got into my food….i ordered 10 wings, Nashville hot and coleslaw. These wings looked like they were sitting for an hour and there was no spice at all.
They obviously wanted my money but didn’t want to make me what I ordered and figured I wouldn’t find out until they were closed. I paid $18 and change plus a $5 tip for food that should’ve been thrown out and service that wasn’t. Is that really the impression they want to leave their paying customers with?
Disgusting!
I do NOT recommend
Next Day UPDATE:
While I wasn’t too happy regarding the situation with my food last night, I did get a nice response from the owner who was happy to refund my money, including the five dollar tip I left. I’ll probably give the establishment another chance next time I’m in town. Albeit much earlier than a half hour before closing.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great chicken, perfectly spicy. Less oily than other basically chicken recipes, but just as flavorful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich
Korean sandwich and fries were fire 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Korean
Fantastic chicken sandwiches, salads, and local brews in a casual upbeat spot in downtown Missoula! The pride of ownership shows!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. Will be heading back
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Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich
If you're craving crispy, flavorful fried chicken in Missoula, M‑80 Chicken is a must-try. From the moment you bite into their signature sandwich, it's clear they’ve mastered the art of Nashville-style heat with just the right crunch and tenderness. The chicken is perfectly cooked, the portions are generous, and the flavor is bold without being overwhelming.
Now with a brick-and-mortar location downtown, the experience is even better. The new space is welcoming, with a casual vibe, indoor seating, and a great little outdoor area. They also serve local beers and ciders, which pair perfectly with the spicy kick of the chicken.
The menu goes beyond just sandwiches—don’t miss the Buffalo chicken fries or one of their rotating specials. Everything is made fresh, and the staff is friendly and quick. It’s clear they care about quality and customer experience.
M-80 Chicken is easily one of Missoula’s best spots for comfort food with a kick. Whether you dine in or grab it to go, you’ll walk away happy—and probably thinking about your next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Hot Chicken Sandwich
I came to M-80 with reasonable expectations and left emotionally attached to a plate of chicken tendy's... I’m not even being dramatic, they were THAT good.
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned like someone’s grandma whispered the recipe. I had one bite and instantly heard dial-up internet in the background while my brain reloaded my expectations for any future tendy!
Bottom line: If these tenders were a character on Friends, they’d be Joey. Everyone loves them, they’re always a good time, and they don't share food.
Seriously.. the BEST Tendy's 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken
The food was really good but the service was really slow, waited almost 45 mins for my food. Also it’s kinda weird that they have the History channel on all the time and not like ESPN or something
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken, Fries
M80 Chicken has the best wings in Missoula. Their sauces are top notch. Amazing owners/staff and awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love M80 so much and I’m so happy for them that they’ve grown to have their own brick and mortar!! It’s truly the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had - even better than the Nashville hot chicken I’ve had in Nashville! Such a good vibe and good food, I can’t recommend them enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Spicy food lovers might have a hard time satisfying their spice crave around Missoula, but not here. Always appreciate a place that isn't afraid to deliver some good heat.
One thing I would like to see some improvement on is the Mac and cheese. It was a bit lacking in flavor, maybe a little under salted or could use a sharper type of cheese in there. But most people come for the chicken, which is spot on.
Got a half order of Korean BBQ Wings and a Buffalo chicken salad for takeout. Both were more than exceptional, the salad especially. loved the buff sauce. Wings were also very reasonably priced given the current market value. super impressed, will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Korean, Buffalo Chicken Salad
Friendly staff, delicious food!! Our party ordered a chicken Caesar salad, the Korean fries, popcorn chicken and a classic hot sandwich and it was all SO delicious! The ranch tasted homemade, the kimchi was great, and my 17 year old son declared it the best chicken he’s ever had. Love it here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great chicken, great people!
Korean loaded fries are it. We visit this restaurant at least twice a week and it NEVER disappoints. Staff are super nice and helpful. Ancient Aliens was on the last time we dined in with the Magic cards on our table card and, safe to say, it feels like home.
M80, I love you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Korean
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