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375° Chicken 'n Fries
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375° Chicken 'n Fries
7.9
375° Chicken 'n Fries is a counter-service fried chicken shop known for crisp, made-to-order chicken and a wide range of sauces. Wings share the spotlight with tenders, sliders, and loaded fries, making it a reliable stop before a night out or on the way home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chick 'n Wings (any sauce), Buffalo-Honey Chick 'n Slider, Ludlow Loaded Fries
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: High-heat fried chicken and wings with big sauce variety.
Who should go: Late-night fried chicken fans on the LES bar circuit.
When to visit: Late evenings after drinks or pregame before going out.
What to order: Chick 'n Wings, Buffalo-Honey slider, loaded fries.
Insider tip: Mix sauces across wings and sliders to test your favorites.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; generally open later at night but competitive during peak LES bar hours.
Dress code: No dress code; totally casual and come-as-you-are, especially late night.
Noise level: Moderate to loud due to constant foot traffic and late-night crowds; not ideal for long conversations.
Weekend wait: 10–20 minutes depending on bar traffic nearby; typically moves quickly since it’s counter-service.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait; ordering is fast and seating turnover is high.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited—fries and a few sides are available, but most of the menu centers on chicken.
Vegan options: Very limited; fries only, as sauces and sides may contain dairy or egg.
Gluten-free options: Not ideal for strict gluten-free diners; shared fryers and breaded items dominate the menu.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Only if the date is casual and you're both into fried chicken; it's more of a quick, messy bite than a date-night setting.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes—reservations aren’t taken. Seating is first-come, first-served, and turnover is fast due to the counter-service format.
Is it kid-friendly? Generally yes for older kids who like fried food; limited seating and late-night crowds make it less ideal for very young children.
Best For
Better for: Quick, customizable fried chicken with lots of sauce options and fast service—especially late at night.
Skip if: You want a sit-down meal, quieter environment, or strong vegetarian/vegan options; this is a high-energy fried chicken stop.
375° Chicken 'n Fries
8.7
375° Chicken 'n Fries is a fast-casual Lower East Side staple where triple-cooked crinkle fries get as much attention as the buttermilk fried chicken. Regular, cheese, truffle, and fully loaded Ludlow fries all show up crispy, well-seasoned, and built to handle a heavy drizzle of house sauces late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular fries with house sauces, Truffle parmesan fries, Ludlow Loaded Fries with sweet chili chicken
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.9
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 6.9
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Triple-cooked crinkle fries with multiple flavored and loaded variations matched to fried chicken.
Who should go: Late-night fry and chicken fans who want serious sauce options.
When to visit: Evenings and late night when the fried food cravings peak.
What to order: Regular fries, truffle parmesan fries, Ludlow Loaded Fries.
Insider tip: Pair the fries with a combo so you can try multiple sauces without overpaying.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; metered spots on Ludlow and Delancey are competitive after 6pm and turnover is slow on weekends.
Dress code: Casual and come-as-you-are; most guests arrive in streetwear or nightlife outfits depending on time of night.
Noise level: Moderate to loud during peak late-night hours; conversation is easy early evening but tougher after midnight.
Weekend wait: 10–20 minutes during peak rush, especially after 9pm when bar crowds spill over.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait; quick counter ordering with fast turnover.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several fry variations and salads/sides fit vegetarian diets.
Vegan options: Limited — plain fries are vegan, but most sauces and loaded toppings are not.
Gluten-free options: Partial — fries themselves are gluten-free, but cross-contamination is likely due to shared fryers.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Only for a casual, low-pressure meetup. It’s counter-service and can get loud, so it works better for fun, quick bites rather than a long conversation-focused date.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — there are no reservations and seating is first-come, first-served. At peak hours, expect to hover briefly for a table or take your fries to-go.
Is it kid-friendly? Generally yes for older kids who enjoy fried food; limited seating and late-night crowds make it less ideal for strollers or very young children.
Best For
Better for: Crispier, triple-cooked crinkle fries with more flavor variations and loaded options than most fast-casual spots in the area.
Skip if: You want a sit-down experience, quieter atmosphere, or strict dietary controls like gluten-free fryers or vegan toppings.