Honey Butter Fried Chicken

"There’s plenty of wiggle room for diners of all ages at Honey Butter Fried Chicken’s sunny, spacious patio in Avondale, decked out with string lights and colorful coverings overhead. A neighborhood staple since 2013, it’s one of the top spots in town for succulent fried chicken —  both in sandwich form and on its own — which fans often drench in its signature honey butter for a sweet-and-savory marvel. A full bar adds to the sit-back-and-relax vibe." - Naomi Waxman

"Fried chicken and mac and cheese are shoo-ins with most kids, but Honey Butter Fried Chicken goes even further with a kids meal that includes chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and a sticker sheet for a little entertainment. The restaurant is back open at full capacity." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"Honey Butter Fried Chicken is a well-known restaurant in Chicago's restaurant scene, co-owned by chef Josh Kulp. It was mentioned as being influential in Ben Shabad's participation in a Carmy lookalike competition." - Ashok Selvam

"True to its name, this Avondale staple has been pairing two of life's greatest things for over a decade: fried chicken and honey butter. So when a perfectly round ball of their butter shows up at your table with an order of crispy drumsticks, just follow what’s written on the wall: “Put the butter on the bird.” The result is a fantastic mix of sweet and savory, and dipping sauces like honey buffalo or zesty jalapeño mayo are worth including. " - john ringor, adrian kane

"This neighborhood staple has been pairing two of life's greatest things for over a decade: fried chicken and honey butter. So when a perfectly round ball of their signature butter shows up at your table with an order of crispy drumsticks, just follow what’s written on the wall: “put the butter on the bird.” The result is a fantastic mix of sweet and savory, and dipping sauces like honey buffalo or zesty jalapeño mayo are worth including. And if eating chicken while basking in the sun sounds like a fun activity, join the usual crowd of families or newly-inducted Avondaleans (patent pending) on the patio in the warmer months. " - john ringor, adrian kane