Chicken Guy!

3.9
245 reviews

About

Chicken RestaurantSandwich RestaurantTake Out Restaurant
Get ready for a trip to Flavortown at Chicken Guy! Hand-pounded and breaded fresh each day, Chicken Guy! Serves up delicious and juicy tenders that can be paired house-made sauces. Menu features a selection of hand-crafted sandwiches, served with either crispy-fried or grilled chicken tenders. Created by Guy Fieri, the Boss of Sauce himself, you can choose from Guy's Favorites, Classics and Hot 'N' Spicy for the adventurous! Menu includes salads & kid-friendly options. Be sure to try our sides - tasty fries, fried pickles, Mac Daddy Mac n' Cheese & loaded fries smothered in Super Melty Cheese (SMC)! Chicken Guy!

Location

Chicken Guy!
136 W 42nd St, New York City, NY
10036, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
245 reviews
5 stars
148
4 stars
21
3 stars
27
2 stars
13
1 star
36

What are people saying?

AI-generated from customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the chicken and sandwiches, while others found them dry or overcooked.

Service

Staff received positive feedback for being friendly and accommodating, particularly mentioning individuals like Freddy and Dani.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a fun and inviting atmosphere, but some customers noted issues with cleanliness and temperature.

Pricing

Prices are considered reasonable for the location, but some customers felt the food did not justify the cost.

Order Accuracy

Several customers reported issues with order accuracy, including missing items and incorrect food preparation.
  • PL
    Paul Leite
    2 days ago
    1.0
    Stopped in here the first time before a show on Saturday. The kiosk for ordering wasn’t working. There was nobody at the register until a cook came from the back with an attitude to run the register without even removing their gloves. There was only one person making the food. The food was not good and had absolutely no flavor. Took over 15 mins to get my order. Definitely won’t be back here again
  • JJ
    Jonny
    2 days ago
    1.0
    There is no WAY guy would allow his name to be used for this place... Horrible food quality, atmosphere is that of a closing business. Kiosk didnt work, they had to go next door to another restaurant to get forks for another customer.... The chicken is obviously cooked in dirty oil. Tasted horrendous and looked worse. Incredibly disappointed.
  • AB
    Apostle Kevin Britt
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    First thing. The food is great!!! But the service… That’s where they shine the most. Tee and Jay really made me feel welcome and made sure I received excellent service. I had the chicken tenders with avocado sauce and buffalo sauce, you get the choice of 2 sauces with the tenders. Wow, it was very tasty and the buffalo sauce wasn’t too spicy. I highly recommend The Chicken Guy ( but my food was made by 2 ladies (lol))
  • EM
    Eloy Musso
    Oct 27, 2025
    4.0
    Amazing food at Chicken Guy on Times Square! The fried chicken dumplings were crispy and tasty, the mac and cheese was super creamy, and the bourbon brown sugar BBQ grilled chicken sandwich was full of flavor. Big thanks to Freddy, the GM, for the great service — he really made the experience even better!
  • CR
    Chris R
    Oct 15, 2025
    1.0
    A Huge Disappointment from a Longtime Chicken Guy Fan. I’m a huge Chicken Guy fan and have been to multiple locations — Nashville, Orlando (my personal favorite), and New York City. My friends and family even make fun of me for always insisting on Chicken Guy during our family vacations to Orlando. During a recent work trip to New York City, I was excited to visit this location, but unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. I should’ve known something was off when I walked in at 5:30 PM on a Thursday and the place was nearly empty. The chicken, which is usually amazing, looked and tasted like dry, air-fried grocery store tenders. The fries were cold, unseasoned, and just as disappointing. This was nothing like the quality or flavor I’ve come to expect from Chicken Guy. Guy — please visit this location and see what’s going wrong. It’s a real shame to see the brand represented this way. As someone who even watched your entire “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime” season and truly loves the Chicken Guy brand, this visit really missed the mark.