Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Delicious recipe for fried chicken!
Over priced for portions. Portions are far too small. Good service.

What I love about Honey Butter Fried Chicken is their authentic homemade recipe for fried chicken. It’s nice to try something other than fast food chicken and see a non franchised corporation doing well as a local neighborhood eatery. HBFC is real, non processed, feel good food! Here is what we ordered:
HONEY BUTTER FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH:
–3 chicken strips covered in honey butter on a brioche bun.
–The sandwich was plain and lacked condiments but it was still fantastic and I say this because the bun was warm and buttery. I wonder if they make their buns in house?! Chicken wasn’t that crunchy but still good. Also, I asked if I could have my sandwich on a biscuit but unfortunately they only make them on the weekends. I don’t know why they do that? I wish they had them everyday of the week as I hear they’re great.
2 PIECE & 5 PIECE CORN BREAD
–Came with 3 pieces.
— HBFC seasons their chicken with red spices that adds a unique flavor. Although, it is not spicy. I do have to admit the chicken wasn’t as crispy as I expected it to be, and I wonder if it’s because it wasn’t fresh or might have been sitting out for a while. Smothering the butter over the pieces of chicken in my opinion drowns out the flavor and crispy-​ness of the chicken. Which is why I save the delicious honey butter for the corn muffins. I love how tiny and mouth watering they are! Popping a few in your mouth won’t make you leave feeling guilting when going crazy at this carb fest! Lol
You can choose to eat outside, grab a drink at their tiny, cute little bar area, or sit under an umbrella next a lush green ivy wall in the patio. Overall, HBFC is good and I’m glad I can say that I’ve finally tried it. I would walk in for 5 corn muffins alone, but I’m not sure that I will be rushing back any time soon. 3 stars!

Good vibe and food. The food is well prepared and fresh. The service is cheerful and accepting. The outdoor seating really adds to the experience. Great bourbon bar choices also.

Holy shit. It’s good… really freakin good. No frills amazing friend chicken, mini cornbreads and the creamiest mac & cheese.
I had this on my list originally for the patio… but it started raining as I walked in the door. I will certainly be back to devour another plate under their twinkle lights soon.
Chill, comfortable, good music selection, easy parking. The kind of place that should be featured on some food network show but you secretly hope it doesn’t so you don’t have to wait for an hour in line after it airs.

It’s more like 3.5 stars because of how expensive it is for fried chicken. My two friends and I shared the 8 piece chicken with 3 sides and complimentary corn biscuits for about $ 50. We ordered our food at the cashier and had our food delivered to us shortly after sitting down at the patio outside.
I truly enjoyed the fried chicken and adding the butter to it (albeit very unhealthy), makes the flavor much more wholesome. I also dipped the chicken in hot sauce to give it a little kick. I really liked that the chicken was not dry but super juicy and crunchy with every bite. The three sides we got were mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, and cream corn. The portions are pretty small but quite filling. Nothing really stood out to me in regards to the sides and I can easily do without any of it. If I were to come back, I’d probably just get the fried chicken.
I really liked the patio seating, perfect for a nice summer day in Chicago. And another neat thing was the map of the world that welcomes you by the front door. It tracks where all the customers were visiting from. Cool concept!
Free street parking. Good service. Juicy flavorful chicken. My poor wallet.

Food is good, but I don’t understand all the hype.
I’ve been here a few times. The skin/​breading is always good, but several times my chicken has been dry. Sides are good but not outstanding for the hype and price. I like that they serve alcohol.
Very friendly and helpful staff. High energy places. I enjoy going in the summer for the back yard patio.
In the winter, it has been uncomfortably cold even when I wear my winter coat.

8pc chicken-​$ 30
3 sides-​pimento mac n cheese, mash potatoes, creamed corn-​($ 4 ea)
Iced tea ($ 4)
The price is outrages for what you get.
The chicken was seasoned with a bit of heat and it was great with the honey butter and sour cream that comes with it. It was cooked perfectly, still juicy and moist on the inside. It fed 3 people and then sum ;) but take into note that we ordered 3 sides as well
The mac n cheese was great.
Creamed corn is served hot but watery.
Mash potatos was the star of the sides.
When you order 3 sides you get complimentary corn biscuits which werent a plus or a minus (you can do or do without it)
The iced tea taste like mcdonalds sweet tea but you get it in a small cup (three good sips and i can finish it) and pay $ 4 for it

Food is great, but delivery service and customer service need some work.
2 hours to receive a delivery order and the food was ice cold when it arrived. Huge disappointment to me and the guests I had over for dinner…
Contacted the business direct and never got a response.
:(

Gotta say that honey butter is on point. Rub it on your biscuits, rub it on your chicken, eat it by itself, that stuff is good!
We were seated on the patio but unfortunately it started to downpour so they were very accommodating in helping us figure out where to sit inside, luckily they made it happen.
Unfortunately my only complaint is their grits. On the menu, it sounds so good, but in reality it was not delicious at all. It was more so just cream than grits. It almost was just like creamy milk to me. It’s currently making my stomach churn. I don’t recommend the grits. But everything else was not bad, chicken, biscuits– I’ve had better but I love how they’re mini and in the shape of honey combs, great added touch.
Will I come back? Probably not. Sorry HBFC.

This place does not disappoint!!!
I’m a little sad because whataburger’s Hbcb will never be the same again — but better to have had HBFC than not to have tasted this tiny piece of chicken heaven.
If you can’t decide between just chicken or the sandwich… Why not both! I got the HBFC sandwich AND a 1 piece. Then I got a side of creamed corn.
The chicken is the right amount of crisp and they are just so generous with that honey butter! It soaks the buns so perfectly giving you the most harmonious balance of sweet and salty!
You’ll def get the Itis but yolo

Yassssssss this place is amaaaazing. Came here on our way to the Revolution Brewery for lunch and was NOT disappointed. Ordered the OG sandwich and it was INCREDIBLE. The chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the mayo and slaw added some awesome flavor. Also got the twisted tea which was refreshing.
Beautiful outdoor patio and great service. Shoutout to the host who wore his makeup WAY better than I did. you are a talented man, my friend.

Make sure at least one person in your group orders something with a biscuit. That + the honey butter = AMAZING! I really liked the flavor and breading on the chicken, too. I just wish there were smaller strips on the biscuit/​sandwiches instead of this huge honkin’ piece of meat that’s hard to bite through. The biscuit falls apart if you aren’t taking simple bites, so it gets quite messy (which isn’t a terrible thing). The sweet tea was gooooood! The outdoor area is darling and if had been warmer, we would have sat out there. Overall I loved the décor, service, and options. However, I feel like it’s overpriced for what you’re getting. I would definitely give it another shot in the future, trying something else and sitting outside. After all, there aren’t too many places in Chicago that serve good biscuits and sweet tea!
Note: free parking on the street next to the restaurant.

I came here on a Saturday with some friends, loved it so much I came back the following Wednesday!
The line on Saturday took about 10 – 15 minutes I think. After ordering we had to wait another 10 minutes or so for a table since there was one large party that just wouldn’t leave.
I was so happy the chicken lived up to the hype. I ordered the 4 piece fried chicken. The crispiness was perfect and the breading was just the right amount. I didn’t think putting the honey butter on the chicken would taste as amazing as it did. The cornbread was pretty dry… the one disappointment in my meal. I also ordered a side of mac n cheese which was super cheesy and delicious.
I’m ready to go back again!

I love this place. Mindfully sourced, this casual spot is a great place for chicken.
Their chicken sandwiches are pretty good. The standard chicken with honey butter comes w a small cornbread. That honey butter is key. Slather that on the chicken, it makes a really nice difference.
I thought the Mac n cheese was good but not show-​stopping. Oh but I did like the kale slaw side.
Slightly upscale prices, expect to spend at least $ 10+ to leave satisfied

Honey butter fried heaven! This place can do no wrong. It’s simple, no nonsense downright delicious food. The man and I decided to hike up to HBFC this past rainy Saturday for brunch. It was packed, but we got a seat, and fast service. You order at the counter, then you will be brought your food. DONT make the mistake of taking a seat, then trying to order. NO. That’s not how it’s done here and you must obey the honey butter gods.
We both dined on breakfast sammys donned with fried eggs. I had a classic while the beau tried a more fancy one. They were equally delicious! We gobbled them up in a heartbeat. For sides, we went with the pimento Mac n cheese and creamed corn. Again, fabulous. Lastly we HAD to get mini biscuits with extra honey butter. Definitely a must… soooo yummy!
HBFC is legit. They have an amazingly large patio in the back too for sunny days. I can’t wait to come back in the summer to enjoy my chix with a side of sunshine (and extra honey butter). You can not go wrong here for brunch, lunch, or dinner!

I love chicken.
I love fried chicken.
So naturally my sister and i checked this place out, we’ve passed it many many times and it’d been bookmarked for a while now!
We went after lunch rush hour on a weekend but it was still pretty busy. They have a HUGE outdoor patio, super cute.
My sister and i tried two different chicken sandwiches and different sides so we can try more on the menu.
The chicken was flavorful, we were a bit thrown off that the chicken for the sandwiches are more like tenders rather than one big piece of chicken and we were a bit thrown off that there are no fries! I supposed we like our fried chicken with more fried sides.
All in all, it was worth trying. The atmosphere was great and i will give HBFC another try, next time ill get the actual chicken legs/​breast/​thigh

COST:
$ 8 (2-​piece Fried Chicken)
$ 9 (Buffalo Mac’N Cheese)
This place is pretty freaking amazing! I despise the fact that they’re comparatively «far» away from either blue or red L lines, but the «trek» here is so worth it. I’ve been dreaming of their food ever since, and I may just have to come back this week.
The fried chicken tasted so delightful!!! As were the corn muffin, the mac’n cheese (it had fried chicken pieces!!!) and the honey butter of course.
This is the type of place where you come back multiple times to try the full menu.
Two recommendations: the breast and thigh pieces should come with bones… they’re finger licking good! (They use the bones for broth). And second, I hope they gave you more honey butter for free. It’s honey and butter you guys!

REVIEW FOR A DELIVERY ORDER!
Didn’t want to wait in line and I also don’t live to close so I ordered via caviar (
or there is an app). If you use the code: TRYIT10 you get 10 dollars off plus free delivery. On a Sunday around 4:00 pm we got our food by 5:00 and we live 15 minutes away from the restaurant.
For an order for 2 people– we ordered TOO much but it was fine for leftovers. Didn’t care for the wings but the chicken was amazing. Very juicy, and the breaded part of it was salty and just a good amount. It wasn’t over greasy and the fact that the chicken is ‘antibiotic-​free, cage-​free, humanely-​raised chicken * non-​GMO, trans-​fat-​free canola fryer oil * Wisconsin honey and cheese * dairy, eggs, and produce sourced from area farms’ (information obtained from their website) I was very happy. That’s never easy to find and if you are trying to be health conscious while enjoying fried chicken– this is a guilt free way to do it.
I wish I ordered the sauces– it’s a must because I regretted using my ranch dressing and BBQ sauce I had in my own fridge instead of getting their house made ones. Their biscuits are almost like their signature since it’s shaped and designed small with the creamiest whipped butter you’ll ever taste.

So far, I’ve been here three times, and man oh man, HBFC is absolutely one of my favorite spots in Chicago. I will take friends, loved ones, and out-​of-​town guests… I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Chances are if you know me, I have already raved about this place to you. In the summertime, they have a gorgeous patio in the back, with outdoor globe lights strung over bench-​like seating.
If you gather ’round a table with freshly fried chicken, some sweet tea, pimento mac n’ cheese, and some good company… I promise you’d think you’ve reached fried chicken heaven. It’s one of those places where the moment you arrive, you’re already brainstorming who you can bring here, because it’s just that awesome.
I write this review after 3 experiences dining in, and HBFC doesn’t disappoint. Their staff are friendly, and yes, the line will most likely be out the door. You order at the cash register first, and then are given a number so that you can be seated at a table. (You must order first before you can sit down.) Weekends will be crowded no doubt, although I can’t speak to the foot traffic Mon-​Fri because I haven’t been here during the week.
What to order?
Get the fried chicken (no-​brainer!), biscuits (which come with your chicken, depending how you order), and some sides. Their chicken wings are not too bad either; their wing glazes are Honey Buffalo or Red Chili. My favorite side is the Mac n’ cheese. Their mashed potatoes are pretty good, as well as their collard greens, although the greens are not always on their menu.
They have a brunch menu for the weekend (‘wiches, mimosas, chicken & toast etc.), fried chicken sandwiches, sandwich melts, coffee, and desserts from Bang Bang Pie Shop in Logan Square.
For 2 people:
Get the 4 piece fried chicken and a few sides. You can choose between white/​dark meat. And try the sweet tea or house made soda. They have beer, drinks, and a killer-​looking Bloody Mary here on Saturday morning.
If you’re there for the first time, staff will recommend that you slather your chicken with the honey butter. Personally, I like the butter only on the biscuits, but that’s just my preference. When your chicken is piping hot (i.e. just arriving at your table) that’s the prime time to spread the honey butter love.
This is one of the places that make Chicago fabulous. Please come here at least once in your life.

Honest review: NEVER COMING AGAIN the food is so basic. I wish i would have went to kfc the chicken and the sides are better and cheaper. Dont waste ur time coming here u want good fried chicken go to longman and eagles or harolds chicken
Fried chicken: (PUT THE BUTTER ON THE CHICKEN) crunchy really crunchy but looses the texture because of the butter on top so a lil soggy because of that. It was tender but not to the point where juicy was coming out. One thing is that the actual chicken is not flavorful. My friend who hates salt was putting salt on her chicken. Not even with addin seasoning and hot sauce made it taste better. I love sweet and salty but this didnt give me the flavor profile i was expecting. The butter made the chicken taste better but since the chicken was really bland u dont really get the harmony of sweet and salty.
Pimento mac and cheese: the biggest crime of mac n cheese is using american cheese. nothing ruins it more then the processed cheap funky taste of american cheese. American cheese should be illegal for how bad it tastes. The actual flavor of it was really basic. Nothing special about it picture ur typical boxed mac cheese also no bacon! N the crunch on top didnt help. U can find the best mac n cheese at kumas corner.
Creamed corn: i was excited because their was curry in the dish sadly i was mistaken it was basic. U could taste a lil bit of the curry but it needed more. One issue was there was too much mint. The mint completely over powers the dish thats all u can taste. After u finish all curry parts n the mint ur left with a normal basic creamed corn.
Grits: this was everybodys least favorite. It was so bland. Literally they didn’t put any seasoning at all. I liked the idea of the crispy chicken skin though.
Corn bread: idk why everybody talks bad about them i loved them. Their really crunchy on the top and bottom. The texture is phenomenal, it was a lil dry but not as dry as ive had
has a good corn flavor then with the butter it was to die for. The perfect combination of sweat and salty
Dumb cake: this was awful i couldnt pretend to like it i threw it away. Thats where it belongs in the trash can. Just all the ingredients in it are so cheap n it literally looked like vomit.