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GG's Chicken Shop on Chicago’s Southport Avenue is a straightforward, welcoming spot that puts chicken front and center—and does it well enough to earn a Michelin Recommended distinction.
The kitchen works with antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken, a promise the team makes explicit. That commitment shows in every bite, whether you order a crispy fried chicken sandwich with hot honey and spicy mayo or the rotisserie version piled onto a ciabatta bun with chimichurri. The Chicken Smash Burger—with gouda, dill pickles, and dijonnaise—is another favorite, and the ranch fried chicken sandwich offers a tangy, creamy alternative.
Beyond sandwiches, the rotisserie program is a highlight. Choose a quarter, half, or whole chicken, each served with your pick of sauces like garlic ranch or honey mustard. Full meals come with sides and a dinner roll. For groups, the “Feed the Coop!” option feeds four with a whole chicken or twelve strips, three large sides, a salad, sauces, rolls, and cookies.
Sides are anything afterthought: waffle fries dusted with GG’s spice rub, sweet corn elote with lime and cotija, crispy Brussels sprouts with chili lime salt, and chicken drippings smashed potatoes. The rotisserie chicken and rice soup, made with house broth, is a comforting bowl.
Salads like the kale and Brussels sprouts with roasted sweet potato and goat cheese, or the California with avocado and crispy garbanzos, can be topped with rotisserie or fried chicken. GG’s also serves brunch, though the menu rotates; the same quality chicken appears in lighter morning preparations.
Desserts lean playful: chocolate dirt pudding, oatmeal cream pie, and a lineup of house-made ice creams including a limited-edition Chicken Sandwich flavor (yes, savory-sweet) and Chicken Tracks. Adult sips include a frozen minty citrus cocktail and local beers.
GG’s Chicken Shop is a relaxed, everyday spot where the chicken is the star—and the Michelin nod confirms it’s worth seeking out.
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