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Chicago, IL
Harry currently ranks 10 fried chicken spots in Chicago, scoring 74–83 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
Crust and juice are a treaty: shatter on the outside, steam on the inside, seasoned all the way through rather than shouted on top. Harry checks whether the crust survives ten minutes and whether the brine did its work. Heat lamps are where fried chicken goes to file its retirement papers.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
chicken
177 W Van Buren St, Chicago
4.7 across 422 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; low-key stop for grilled chicken meals, rolls & salads in a small, counter-serve space.
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Harry
83
Worth It
79
donut-shop · chicken
181 N Morgan St, Chicago
4.6 across 1.1k Google reviews; chef-owned counter for artisanal donuts in unusual flavors plus fried chicken….
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$
Harry
81
Worth It
78
korean · soup
1132 S Wabash Ave Lower Level, Chicago
4.6 across 705 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.3.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
american · barbecue
41 E Superior St, Chicago
4.5 across 5.5k Google reviews; bBQ & bar fare plus lots of brews & keg cocktails in a laid-back, sports-pub setting….
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
78
Worth It
74
hamburger · burgers
1043 N California Ave, Chicago
4.5 across 1.1k Google reviews; fast-casual eatery serving a straightforward menu of fried chicken, burgers, fries &….
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$
Harry
77
Worth It
76
bar-and-grill · hamburger
2909 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago
4.4 across 1.7k Google reviews; praised by World's 50 Best (50 Best Discovery — GB (editorial pick)).
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$
Harry
77
Worth It
76
salad-shop · pastry-shop
816 W Van Buren St, Chicago
4.5 across 311 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
77
Worth It
74
korean-barbecue · chicken-wings
1241 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago
4.6 across 65 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
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Harry
76
Worth It
74
korean · chicken
2105 S Jefferson St #1FL, Chicago
4.7 across 226 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Harry
75
Worth It
70
barbecue · bbq
649 S Clark St, Chicago
4.5 across 1.6k Google reviews; brick- & wood-accented hangout with lots of TVs, American grill fare & rotating craft….
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Harry
74
Worth It
73
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