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The Bird
Fried Chicken Joint and Sandwich Spot$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
"Hands down the best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever had."(16 Tips)
"Love the spicy sandwich- the acidity of the slaw + pickles..."(13 Tips)
"Curly fries, spicy chicken fried sandwich with house..."(11 Tips)
"Spicy chicken sandwich is the way to go."(20 Tips)
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Michael DuckerNovember 1, 2016Curly fries, spicy chicken fried sandwich with house made pickles and siracha makes the best new lunch spot in soma!
Upvoted 2 weeks ago- Danny RoaNovember 2, 2016One of the best fried chicken sandwich in SF. Crispy and great flavor.Upvoted 1 week ago
Leslie RNovember 19, 2016Be careful with the spicy sandwich...even if you live on the edge. Loaded fries, however, are a must.
naveenOctober 19, 2018chicken sandwich worth getting, but weekday lunch lines are impossible – trick is to get there ~11a or so before everyone else and get it to go
Chris MessinaNovember 23, 2017$3 tallboys and $2 hot wings are the stuff happy hour dreams are made of. That's now available at this SoMa chicken joint from SF restaurateur/overachiever Adriano Paganini, from 4PM-7PM, Mon-Fri.
Carson SandyJune 13, 2019Spicy chicken sandwich and curly fries! The chicken is juicy and not too spicy. If you prefer breast meat this may not be the place for you as all the sandwiches are made with thigh meat.
NanaMarch 6, 2017Omg do whatever you need to earn the bird sandwich but it is sooo good. Spicy bird sandwich was huge a bit expensive but I definitely would eat it again. May be today or right now 😋
Vic ZaudMarch 21, 2019Get the basic friend chicken sandwich (not spicy) for a first timer. So amazing. I could easily eat two when hungry - not saying they are small - just yummmm!
Kat 🐱September 27, 2018Happier Meal gives you a fried chicken sandwich, curly fries, and a beer for $12.5! The fries are delicious. The spicy fried chicken sandwich has good flavor but I wish it's a little more crispy.
Kate RJanuary 17, 2017Reasonable prices, the menu is pretty limited - fried chicken sandwich (regular or spicy) and curly fries. Also ice cream sandwiches! No healthy choices, my chicken had fatty bites.
- Hands down the best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. Get a side of loaded fries too!
SolarioMay 6, 2017Simple menu with really delicious options and cheap, but really fun beers. The line can get long, but they have it down to a science - you won't be waiting long.- Faith XuMay 22, 2017Delicious! Recommend the spicy chicken over the regular. Loaded fries were disappointing tho - not crispy enough and a bit too limp for my liking
- Caro SchieferApril 28, 2017Took the "happier menu" with spicey chicken. Good taste for fast food and not like a normal burger. Curly fries are delicious but need some extra salt!
Mars BarFebruary 1, 2017Huge sandwich. Try the sriracha for some extra kick! The loaded fries look great and the ice cream flavors are always changing.
BommyJanuary 28, 2019Spicy fried chicken sandwich is the best in the city. Curly fries are on point. Saturday at lunchtime is chill.
Brook ShelleyOctober 24, 2018Pretty solid chicken sandwich, and great curly fries. A solid deal, especially in the SOMA area.
Alex BosworthSeptember 8, 2018Get a spicy chicken sandwich and order fries too. They have nice ice for fountain drinks
Daniel StansellApril 24, 2017Spicy chicken sandwich is the way to go. That and curly fries. Our favorite in the city, and the spicy is spicy!
Sir Francis WestApril 27, 2017Chicken sandwich is the future. They make their own Siracha sauce. Probably the best Siracha sauce in the world really- Bobbie McLellanApril 20, 2018Chicken sandwich with curly fries. Get it spicy 🌶. It’s not that spicy. Homemade sriracha for the fries.
- Maya ShanmugamJanuary 14, 2017Love the spicy sandwich- the acidity of the slaw + pickles complement the chicken really well, I recommend sticking with all toppings
- Joseph LeAugust 20, 2017Get the happier meal - comes with a beer, curly fries, and a chicken sandwich
Anirudh MallemJune 10, 2018Utterly delicious & mouth watering sandwiches. The spicy chicken sandwich never gets old and keeps me coming back for more.
Audrey ChouApril 17, 2018Simple menu. Spicy chicken sando is flavorful but I love the classic chicken sandwich.
James TJune 17, 2017Tasty, but I wouldn't say it's worth the crazy line. I'd put it in the same category as Naked Lunch's chicken sandwich.
The spicy fried chicken sandwich is amazing. It’s smoky and got a little heat.- J JohnMay 4, 2019Best fried chicken in SF. If these guys decide to franchise they’ll put Chik-fil-A out of business
NathanJune 21, 2021The spicy chicken sandwich lives up to the hype; wash it down with a Grapefruit Sculpin.
Jenny NewApril 7, 2017Juicy chicken, flavorful slaw. Spicy is spicy. Eat it quick or you'll get a soggy bottom.
DreDecember 19, 2019The fried chicken here uses the worst part of the chicken. Couldn’t handle more than two bites 🤮
Annie 🌺 JalotaJanuary 28, 2017Yummy fries! I'm vegetarian lol so this place isn't for me, just came by with some buds. Apparently it smells yummy though!
The fried chicken sandwich spicy is just amazing !!!! Fast and friendly service !!!
Craig WattrusSeptember 26, 2018Egg & cheese biscuit with bacon or sausage is perfect for breakfast 🙌🏽🤭👌🏽
Ros HodgekissMarch 30, 2018The hot chicken is hot! Feel a bit better about yourself by ordering a naked burger... Haha, who am I kidding, it's FRIED CHICKEN.
Emily LeJanuary 16, 2020Spicy fried chicken isn't bad & it's a good spot for a cheap dinner/canned beer after work with colleagues.
great spicy chicken sandwich and nice beer selection with casual vibe
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- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 872-9825
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