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Harold's Chicken Shack
1208 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
+1 773 725 9260
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Don't judge Harold's by its dingy, slightly scary interior. Harold's sells what may be the best Fried Chicken north of the Mason Dixon line. Smothered in your choice of mild or hot sauces, served with fries over white bread, this is the stuff homesick South Side Chicagoans dream of when they are out of town. Working stiffs and University of Chicago professors alike can attest to the appeal of this greasy ambrosia. Numerous locations can be found around the city.Takeaway available.

Directions

Green Line, 53rd St stop

Hours

10a-11:30p M-Su

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