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Best fried chicken in the West Loop, Chicago
Picks below are every business in our directory whose operator names fried chicken as a signature item.
Fried chicken in the West Loop
Restaurants whose own site features fried chicken.
- Do-Rite Donuts Open now Piggy sandwich, also known for fried chicken sandwiches.181 N Morgan St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Small Cheval Open now A casual burger spot from Hogsalt Hospitality — the more accessible sibling to Au Chavel — notable for its handcut golden fries, griddled-onion-and-Dijon cheeseburger, fried chicken tenders, and shakes.1352 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Alhambra Palace Restaurant Open now A Mediterranean restaurant and entertainment venue in a vast Andalusian-inspired space — a grand hall seating 900+, plus themed VIP rooms (Babylon, Marrakesh, East and West Wings) — notable for its palace-inspired design and flexible capacity ranging from 50 to 1,200 guests.1240 W Randolph St 1, 2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Green Street Local Open now A casual West Loop gastropub on Green Street with American pub fare — burgers, pizza, pasta, tacos, wings, seafood — plus an extensive beer selection.130 S Green St 1st & 2nd, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Bandit Open now A West Loop bar-and-restaurant hybrid from DineAmic Hospitality, leaning into farm-to-bar fare alongside a sports-centric atmosphere, featuring wings, tacos, burgers, disco fries, and cocktails alongside lots of TVs.841-843 W Randolph St 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
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- Beggar's Pizza Open now The menu also features pastas, wings, and Italian-American fare with delivery and carry-out available.310 S Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Small Cheval Open now The Riverside Plaza location of Hogsalt Hospitality's smashburger concept and casual sister to Au Cheval, Small Cheval serves signature cheeseburgers, famous fried chicken tenders, golden fries, and milkshakes in a relaxed atmosphere with outdoor patio seating.150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Shake Shack Open now The West Loop location of the Shake Shack national chain at 185 North Morgan serves made-to-order Angus beef burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, crispy chicken sandwiches (including the Chick'n Shack), and house-made lemonades, plus beer and wine, and is notable for its late-night hours on weekends.185 N Morgan St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Byrd's Hot Chicken Open now Halal Nashville-style hot chicken with a California twist — fresh hand-breaded sandwiches, tenders, wings, and loaded sides.319 S Jefferson St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen Open now Nepalese, Tibetan, Sherpa, and Indian dishes — momos, curries, naan — in a small Harrison Street storefront a three-minute walk from the Clinton Blue Line and the Greyhound terminal, certified Zabiha Halal by the Global Islamic Research Organization.518 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Hoots of South Loop, INC. Open now Fast-casual wing concept from the Hooters group offering fresh-never-frozen wings tossed in 14 sauces and rubs, hand-breaded tenders, buffalo chicken sandwiches, crab legs, buffalo shrimp, and waffle fries.1238 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- Nando's Peri-Peri Open now West Loop branch of Nando's, the South African PERi-PERi chicken brand, with flame-grilled chicken marinated in PERi-PERi chili peppers for 24 hours and grilled to order in the heat level of your choice.949-953 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Chick-Fil-A Open now Chick-fil-A on South Clinton, part of the Chick-fil-A restaurant group, serves original and spicy chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and the brand's signature service.1106 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- Chick-Fil-A Open now Chick-fil-A counter inside the Union Station food court, part of the Chick-fil-A business group, offering original and spicy chicken sandwiches and waffle fries.225 S Canal St 1 a, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Wendy's #11743 Open now Wendy's on South Western, part of the Wendy's chain, offers fresh-never-frozen square hamburgers, the Frosty, and signature spicy chicken sandwich.145 S Western Ave 1st, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Wingstop Open now Wingstop on West Roosevelt near Canal — fresh-never-frozen wings tossed in 12 flavors, plus tenders and the signature Louisiana Voodoo Fries.500 W Roosevelt Rd 1, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on North Western, part of the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chain, serves Louisiana-style fried chicken, the famous chicken sandwich, biscuits, and red beans and rice.50 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Church's Chicken # 483 Open now Church's Texas Chicken on West Jackson, part of the Church's Texas Chicken brand, serves honey-butter biscuits and Texas-style fried chicken.1755 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (Ogilvie) Fried chicken, biscuits, Cajun fries, and red beans and rice for commuters.500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Yummy Halal Food Halal-food truck operating out of the Kitchen Chicago shared commissary at 324 N Leavitt under the Yummy Halal Food trade name.324 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership Chef Scott Perez oversees the operation; offerings include Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Lillie's Q Loaded Brisket Fries, and Little Goat Taqueria's Yucatan Pork Tacos, plus an upstairs supper club.1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60612Near the West Loop
- Harold's Chicken Shack West Loop Open now Harold's Chicken Shack's West Loop outpost at 1501 W Madison serves the Chicago-style mild-sauce fried chicken the brand has built since 1950.1501 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get fried chicken in the West Loop?
- Small Cheval is our pick for fried chicken tenders; Do-Rite Donuts is known for its fried chicken sandwich; both are in the West Loop.
Listings checked against City of Chicago license status and our closure records on 2026-08-09. Most recent individual pick verified 5 days ago.