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Fry the Coop (Lincoln Park)
Master Critic Review
Fry the Coop (Lincoln Park)
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Fry the Coop’s Lincoln Park outpost serves Nashville hot chicken with all fries fried in beef tallow, including seasoned fries, cheese fries, and fully loaded Messy Fries. Students and locals use it as a fast-casual stop where crisp, richly flavored fries share the tray with spicy chicken sandwiches and tenders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasoned Fries, Messy Fries - Happiness for Two, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Beef-fat fries in multiple styles—from simple seasoned to overloaded Messy Fries—make this hot-chicken shop a fry destination.
Who should go: Spice-lovers who want serious fries with Nashville hot chicken.
When to visit: Mid-afternoon or early evening to dodge peak student rush.
What to order: Seasoned Fries, Messy Fries - Happiness for Two, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.
Insider tip: Order a tender plate with beef-fat fries and add a side of seasoned or cheese fries to sample multiple styles.