Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Hermosa, Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket and Nonna's Goodlife Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for fried chicken in Chicago. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Chicago's Affordable Fried Chicken Destinations
Chicago’s fried chicken scene offers an incredible variety of crispy, golden delights that won't break the bank, ranging from historic roadside staples to lively neighborhood sports pubs. This collection highlights the city's culinary diversity, featuring everything from traditional American comfort food and Caribbean spices to unexpected interpretations found in Japanese izakayas and modern steakhouses. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a local taproom or sitting down for a soulful meal, these spots prove that world-class poultry is accessible across every corner of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Fried Chicken in Chicago | Top Affordable Spots
- Hermosa · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket · rated 4/5: American.
- Nonna's Goodlife Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: American.
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches · rated 4/5: American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Jefferson Tap & Grille · rated 4/5: American.
- Maison Cuisine · rated 3/5: French.
- Fattoush · rated 1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Soul Veg City: American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: American.
- The Izakaya at Momotaro: Japanese.
- Perilla Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- PERILLA fare: Korean.
- 14 Parish: Caribbean.
- No Vacancy: American.
- Timothy O'Toole's Pub: American.
- Caffè Oliva: Mediterranean.
- Caffè Oliva concession: Mediterranean.
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: Italian.
- Atwood: American.
- The Dearborn: American.
- Half Sour: American.
- Roanoke Restaurant: American.
- West Town Bakery: American.
- Recess: American.
- Bar La Rue: French.
- Silk Road of Chicago: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
