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Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Joint$$$$

Northwest Side, Chicago

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Ranked #8 for fountains in Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Time Out Chicago
"Pimento Mac and cheese is also a must."(4 Tips)
"The kale slaw is amazing with the preserved lemons."(4 Tips)
"Loved the honey butter fried chicken sandwich!"(6 Tips)
"Get the Mac and cheese and the chicken strips"(26 Tips)

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Monika BunMarch 22, 2016
Chicken is amazing. Even more amazing with the honey butter. If the weather is nice enough, ask to be seated outside. They have a really nice patio (with heaters, for chillier nights).
Upvoted 6 days ago
Amanda CooperJuly 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Taco Tuesday - 2 fried chicken tacos, beer, & tequila shot for $12! Pimento mac is a perfect side or the Greek orzo salad if in season. Make sure to sign up for Sunday Dinner Club's email list too!
Krista marie ImusJuly 27, 2017
Can't go wrong with the O.G. My personal fave. They have a lunch box special on Tues-Fri. Honey butter sandwich and a side for $10 or come on a Wednesday for the 10 for 10 wing special.
J LApril 4, 2016
Get the 4-piece combo. Comes with honey butter and mini cornbread. The kale slaw is excellent and soda fountain is awesome (no sugar free options). Service is incredibly friendly and efficient.
EaterMay 6, 2016
It may not serve your momma's fried chicken—with bones, skin, et al—but Honey Butter has been making swaths of Chicagoans feel like kids again when they dip their birds in that honey butter. Read more
Diana FriessJune 20, 2019
The fried chicken is the star of this spot, but the supporting cast of their signature honey butter, biscuits, sides, cocktails & desserts make this a must visit! Lunch or Dinner spot w/ outside patio
Sofia DrottsSeptember 24, 2017
The fried chicken and the biscuits are to die for. Also try as many of the cane sugar sodas as possible because they are all amazing! One of the best places to eat I've ever been to, 100% recommend.
Amy GraffMarch 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
What a gem from the Sunday Dinner Club. Unsure what's better -- the crispy brined chicken 'n biscuits or the incredible sides like sweet potato salad and thai green curry creamed corn. Grab a cookie!
Kevin M. McNally, CMPOctober 15, 2018
When you are craving for fried chicken- this is a great Chicago offering. Tasty Chicken, the Honey butter on rolls, the sides of Mac and Cheese-simply stated AWESOME! Pick & Delivery available too.
Andrew DobneyMarch 23, 2022
Came here with some friends and ordered pretty much everything on the menu. Nothing disappointed. The chicken was perfectly done. Loved the “sauce flight.” The pimento mac & cheese was also good.
Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016
With thousand island dressing and sauerkraut on a pumpernickel bun, this sandwich is so spot-on that you almost actually think that there's corned beef on it, instead of fried chicken. Read more
Greg SheaSeptember 13, 2013
That was fantastic. The chicken is amazing, of course, but I was really impressed with the sides of Mac and cheese and the sweet potato salad. I tried the Avondale Ginger Mule cocktail and loved that
R G - ChicagolandFebruary 2, 2014
Chicken and honey butter was amazing. Seating is limited and ur gonna have to share with others so I hope ur social. If u are social it's perfect. Wish the corn bread was bigger. I'll be coming back
Redeye ChicagoMarch 24, 2015
When Honey Butter Fried Chicken opened, it was hard to imagine a more delicious sequence of words, until they announced this mouth-watering combination: fried chicken fried rice. Read more
Eve BentonJanuary 12, 2016
Got the chicken and kale slaw for carry-out. Good was very good and the service was equally as impressive. Even though it was carry-out, they asked if I'd been there before, made recommendations.
Illi RebolledoAugust 19, 2014
I got the chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The coleslaw inside added a nice savory crunch. The Mac and cheese is also great. It has a little spice that really adds dimension.
PureWowSeptember 9, 2016
Maybe you can resist a plate of fried chicken that’s served with little honeycomb-shaped biscuits and a tub of sweet butter to slather on every bite… But we sure can’t. Read more
XinnieJuly 28, 2018
Finally got to try HBFC! Had the classic fried chicken, nom nom! The honey butter is yum! Service is top notch too! Wish the location isn’t so outta the way for me.
Mary AlesandriniApril 18, 2016
9.5 - The standard honey butter fried chicken sandwich on a biscuit, sweet tea, buffalo chicken sandwich, and the overall atmosphere/outdoor seating was out of this world.
ChicagoistJanuary 14, 2016
Attention chicken lovers: Chicago's best fried chicken joint now offers home delivery Wednesday through Sunday. Top off your night of Netflix with butter slattered fried chicken and mac 'n cheese. Read more
Redeye ChicagoMay 18, 2016
This famous chicken joint now serves mouth-watering fried chicken tacos you won't want to miss. Try one of three specials every Tuesday, which include tacos, Tecate, and a shot of Corazon for $12. Read more
Jesse GillSeptember 9, 2018
4 piece was awesome. The Kim chi was surprisingly tasty. Pimento Mac and cheese is also a must.
Cat GaoFebruary 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Going to disagree with the other tips here and say skip the sides in favor for extra corn muffins and honey butter on said muffins. A+, would eat again.
Sharif NassrMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything was perfect. My favorite take on Southern Cuisine in Chicago so far. This place isn't hyped. It is the hype. In the mood to cheat? You're sinfully welcome.
Margaret PakSeptember 27, 2013
Go with a group to try everything - sides, wings, and that amazing chocolate toffee cookie!! Awesome backyard patio, too!!
Adam WebbSeptember 17, 2013
Absolutely ethereal. The chicken is perfectly fried and not at all greasy (until the obligatory application of the butter, and then it's awesome).
MercedesSeptember 23, 2013
The Southern Derby is a great cocktail and the paprika in it makes it a great pairing with the chicken. Oh and don't forget to put the butter on the chicken!
Chicago TribuneJanuary 10, 2017
Chefs take bite-size pieces of juicy fried chicken and heap it on top of their regular mac with a spicy buffalo sauce added to the mix. Read more
Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016
Honey Butter Fried Chicken's sides are phenomenal. Their chicken is juicy and crispy, and the honey butter adds a surprising layer of sweetness. Read more
Anthony RFebruary 12, 2014
The fried chicken was for sure their signature, the Mac and cheese was too rich/ childish. Smashed Potatoes were real potatoes so that's good, gumbo was alright! Tip: Less sides, more chicken!
Michael MorganApril 8, 2016
I loved the Buffalo Mac & Cheese. It's a one-dish with pasta on the bottom and crispy bits of chicken and breading on top
Stan TranDecember 29, 2019
Worth the 15 min walk from the Belmont blue line stop and then some!!! Easily the best sit-down chicken joint in Chicago!
Patrick LeMasterMarch 12, 2015
Awesome place! The fried chicken with the butter spread on it was awesome! The mashed potatoes & gravy were great too!!
Caitlin WhiteJanuary 23, 2015
2-piece chicken, chicken fat gravy mashed potatoes, and collard greens. Succulent, juicy, explosion of flavor honey butter chicken sandwich.
Jonathan FerreraMarch 19, 2017
The OG is one of the best fried chickens or sandwiches I've ever had. However, it is the best fried chicken sandwich to me.
Julia ParkFebruary 7, 2015
I'm a brunch lover, but at HBFC, I'd just go with the sandwiches or the actual Fried Chicken! Brunch is good, but the chicken better!!
Dieter KieselNovember 13, 2018
Have you ever dreamed of putting honey & butter on fried chicken? Well, the owners of HoneyButter are making your dreams a reality. Added bonus: boneless everything, except the leg of course!
Mary ElizabethSeptember 24, 2013
Been here 25+ times
This chicken was beyond finger licking. I'm definitely going back! The bartender was great and their lemonade cocktail is fantastic. Chill place and yummy food :)
Roxana VSeptember 21, 2014
Lime vinaigrette on the kale & cabbage slaw was so good! And wow - don't miss the spicy brownie = amazing!
Jae LimAugust 8, 2014
While their chicken is what has top billing, their attention to detail in such things as their pickles and appetizers make their meals truly stand out.
Lauras DianeNovember 23, 2013
Great food, great service. Had the chicken and grits... Next time I'll ask for the hot sauce on the side. Too hot.
Kelly KniewelMarch 22, 2014
This chicken comes with directions: put the honey butter ON the fried chicken (tho it's also tasty on the biscuits)
Veronica GalvezOctober 19, 2013
Very delicious chicken. The Mac and cheese portion is a little small, but worth the wait! Definitely a must try.
Jackie McWilliamsMay 25, 2017
Food was AMAZING. Great attitudes, great music, nice atmosphere
Joseph BridgesJuly 15, 2019
Easily some of the best chicken you will ever eat.
Bobby KennedySeptember 28, 2015
The honey butter lives up to the hype. And the back patio in the summer can't be beat.
Daniel NSeptember 15, 2013
Fantastic fountain sodas are bottomless. Makes sure to get one.
KarstenApril 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything here is incredible, they must put crack in the honey butter.. It's THAT GOOD
Greg AckermanAugust 2, 2015
The original chicken sandwich was incredible. So was the mac n cheese, kale slaw and dessert.
All over The worldOctober 10, 2018
Get the purple people eater! And don’t forget the bread with the sweet butter!

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