Lucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers
Christopher Blaker · 373 Google reviewsLucy's Fried Chicken & Smashburgers — clean, consistent american in Ukrainian Village. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Peter Jewusiak: "The pickles on the sandwich were fresh and were the second best part of the sandwich" [$, patio]
What 1,097 diners keep saying
What 1,097 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“One of the best smash burgers in the entire city. The beer selection is impressive for its size and seating is ample. Sharing this news with the world because everyone should know about Lucy’s!”
“It was my first time coming here and I had a great time! The people working yesterday evening were so sweet and playful. I was coming from an event and came during a slow time, so my partner and I had the place to ourselves. We were vibing with the playlist too. The pulled pork sandwich was so delicious and tender and paired so well with a side of Mac and cheese. I will definitely come back!”
“The food here was absolutely amazing, everything on the table delivered great flavor from start to finish. What really stood out was how they take familiar dishes and add new, creative twists that make them feel exciting and different without losing their comfort food appeal. The chicken burger, in particular, was truly exceptional, easily one of the best I have ever had. It was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and had just the right balance of textures that made every bite memorable. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was super friendly and welcoming. The staff were kind, approachable, and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. It is the kind of place where you feel comfortable right away and just want to stay a little longer. Overall, everything came together perfectly, great food, creative flavors, and a warm environment. Definitely a spot worth coming back to again.”
“I got a bacon double jam burger here with my sister, also got a Mac and cheese as a side. Really good and well cooked burger, inviting atmosphere and decent pricing.”
“The service and food could not have been better! I’m so excited to go back! The chicken sandwich was outstanding! I tried the pulled pork and I don’t usually like pulled pork but that sandwich was so good! Even the sweet lemon tea was a nice treat with everything.”
“We’re on a burger tour in the city tonight, and we stopped by Lucy’s. Manny and Angel took great care of us!! It’s a great atmosphere and even better food!”
“Me and some friends came here for lunch and this place is absolute Gold you notice how I capitalized the g well that's because it's deserved baby. The total earned it. The cashier was helpful in describing the sandwiches and when my bacon jam chicken sandwich come out to the table I thought it was CM Punk's next opponent!! Just a gigantic thing of beauty on a fresh bun and the beer cheese fries delivered like a mailman in inclement weather!! Great decor and music! Lucy's isn't a vibe it is the vibe!!”
“First time at Lucy’s and overall we had a really great experience! We ordered the bacon jam smashburger, buffalo chicken sandwich, cheese fries, fried pickles, a chocolate shake, and a pink drink. The fried pickles were super crispy (we usually prefer pickle chips, but these definitely hit the spot), and the sauce that came with them was so good. Cheese fries were solid too, but I’m a sucker for cheese fries so I might be biased. The smashburger was simple but really good. The buffalo chicken sandwich wasn’t bad, but I’d probably skip it next time and just go for the chicken tenders. The sauce was really flavorful and coated well, not dry at all. The chocolate shake wasn’t really for me, it tasted more like vanilla with chocolate syrup, and I prefer a real chocolate shake. I’d probably just get a regular drink next time. My boyfriend got one of their pink drinks though and said it was really good. Customer service was amazing, the woman at the front register was such a sweetheart and made the whole experience even better. Definitely would come back again!”
“I ordered delivery from Doordash - the original chicken sandwich, the pickle spears, and golden fries. I thought the fries were fantastic! Very tasty and cooked well. Natural fries and I chose the garlic aoli. I wish you could have a few other types of dips without paying extra though. The pickle spears were so large---I was expecting smaller spears, but these were thick and you get about four of them. A little pricy, but there was a special online with Doordash so I saved $5 by adding them to my order. The sauce was spicy but flavorful. The chicken sandwich was fine. I think Popeye's chicken sandwich is much better...but this one was thick and juicy and tasted just fine. I would definitely get this again and may try a different type of sandwich. The entire order was fulfilled perfectly and nothing was missing. Service was great.”
“The fried pickles are a must have! Anytime I go to any restaurant that has it on the menu, I have to order. Definitely try them with the dill ranch. It’s a whole pickle slice, tastes like a claussen pickle. The fries can be better, but they are fresh and not frozen. They look like they were sliced from real potatoes. I was a bit disappointed about the chicken sandwich. I’d have to rate it a 6/10. The first 2 bites were all crunch and sauce. The sauce has a slight spice to it, the chicken sandwich itself is very greasy. The buffalo chicken blue cheese sandwich, actually pair well together, but there’s hardly any chicken in the sandwich. Not for the price that I’ve paid for it. The prices on the menu are higher than the prices displayed online. I walked in thinking I had enough money, but I had to use my credit card instead….”
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