Birdies Fried Chicken

What is Birdies Fried Chicken? Born from the popular Fully Loaded T.O. food truck, founders Amanda Louie and Kevin Green anchored their fried poultry craft at 263 Coxwell Avenue, just north of Gerrard in Leslieville. The compact, exposed-brick shop centres on an open fryer line and a subway-tiled counter, keeping seating down to just a few bar stools for quick perching. It functions primarily as a fast-paced takeout staple where neighbours drop in for weekly comfort-food runs.

Birdies Fried Chicken Menu & What to Order Every piece of certified halal chicken undergoes a 24-hour seasoned buttermilk brine before being dredged by hand and fried fresh per order. The undeniable house benchmark is The OG Fried Chicken Sandwich, featuring a juicy, shatteringly crisp chicken thigh piled onto a butter-griddled bun with crinkle-cut pickles, shredded lettuce, and signature tangy Truck Sauce. Spice seekers should opt for the Nashville Hot version dipped in spiced cayenne oil, paired with a side of creamy mac & cheese and seasoned potato wedges.

Know Before You Go There are no reservations and interior seating is strictly a courtesy for a few walk-ins, so expect most orders to be taken to go. Peak lunch hours and weekend evenings see a steady rush of takeout slips, making advance online ordering through their website the smartest play. Birdies is closed on Mondays and easily accessed via the 22 Coxwell bus or 506 Carlton streetcar.