Harold's Chicken

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2134 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Established in 1950 by African-American entrepreneur Harold Pierce, Harold's Chicken is a legendary Chicago institution known for its iconic style of chicken. With over 70 years of experience, Harold's Chicken has expanded to over 45 locations across 8 states, bringing the taste of Chicago to satisfied customers nationwide.

Harold's Chicken prides itself on its dedication to quality and tradition, upholding its founder's belief that "ANYTHING GOOD IS WORTH WAITING FOR." Each bite of their signature chicken carries with it the legacy of decades of culinary excellence, making every visit to Harold's Chicken a flavorful journey through time.

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Rakim A.
10/30/2025

The chicken is banging and that mild sauce is wild! Some of the best chicken I've had from a fast food spot and I'm not mad at it one bit. The service was fast and there's really no where to sit...

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Matt L.
4/13/2025

Hot and mild sauce, fried hard, and salt and pepper is the way to go. Not spicy at all--just sweet. Fall off the bone meat and generous full wings, so I'd split the 6 wing. Also comes with a...

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Jamila W.
10/9/2025

The food was great. It was an inviting atmosphere. The service was on point and the chicken was hot and delicious! They had the right sauce to complement my wings.

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Stephanie F.
11/13/2024

I was in Chicago for the SHRM conference and we had just come back from a boat tour. We heard from some other conference attendees about this place, so decided to try it. It's a small inside area...

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Mira J.
7/13/2024

It was pretty busy when I arrived, and a little too hot to stand inside, so I waited a moment outside before ordering. As it began to clear out, I got in, ordered my food as suggested by someone...

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