Want to check out the newest chicken shops in Chicago? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in search of a new chicken shop near you.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
401 N. State St., Near North Side
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is a chicken shop.
The new spot is the second Chicago location of the chain restaurant from Memphis, according to Eater Chicago. The menu offers more than just hot and spicy fried chicken. Look for the baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw and more.
Yelp users are excited about Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of eight reviews on the site.
Yelper Nini K., who reviewed Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken on March 19, wrote, "It's such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the food came out in no time. Everything from the tenders to the dark pieces were so juicy that you didn't need any dipping sauce."
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–noon on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday.
Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken
2520 S. Halsted St., Bridgeport
Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken is a chicken shop, offering sandwiches, chicken wings and more.
Choose your spice level from no sauce to Big Boss hot. On the menu, look for the meal box, curry chicken, or chicken veggie soup.
With a 4.5-star rating out of 13 reviews on Yelp, Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Linda W., who reviewed Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken on Feb. 9, wrote, "This chicken spot has a lot of great potential. The chicken sauce has a unique spicy flavor. The portion of the chicken sandwich is huge. The three-piece wings were also huge!"
Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken is open from 3:30 p.m.–9 p.m. on weekdays and 1:30 p.m.–9 p.m. on weekends.
Bonchon - Division St.
1732 W. Division St., Wicker Park
Bonchon - Division St. is a chicken shop and Korean and Asian fusion spot.
The Korean-style fried chicken spot has over 300 locations worldwide, according to its website. On the menu, look for Asian fusion dishes like Japchae, Tteokbokki and Bibimbap.
Bonchon - Division St. currently holds four stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Jenny Y., who reviewed Bonchon - Division St. on March 22, wrote, "The thin crispy exterior, juicy interior and sweet/spicy balance are some things I look for in great Korean wings and Bonchon has mastered these aspects."
Bonchon - Division St. is open from 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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