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Cuckoo

4.5 ★273 reviews ·Opens at 11:30AM
“The breading and lettuce provided a great contrast of fresh and savory crunchiness against the soft and sweet bread, and the sauces, while piquant, never overwhelmed the other flavors of the sandwich”
TimTim · 186 Google reviews
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Cuckoo — the Korean Fried Chicken anchors this Andersonville chicken spot. This is cooking with real conviction. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. [$$]

What 273 diners keep saying

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5143 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Andersonville
Today11:30AM-9:30PM
Sun11:30AM-9PM
MonClosed
Tue–Thu11:30AM-9PM
Fri–Sat11:30AM-9:30PM
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What 273 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Anneka Busker
Jul 2026

“the tenders were crispy and delicious! the thai tea was sweet and also very good. staff is friendly and i'll definitely want to eat here again”

Anneka Busker

Anneka Busker

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by James
Jul 2026

“Amazing food and great service”

James

James

115 reviews on Google

Review photo by Maria Molina
Mar 2026

“Cute little spot in Andersonville! I enjoyed the crispy chicken, I got the sweet and spicy! Great snack when you are not too hungry!”

Maria Molina

Maria Molina

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by Douglas Cole
Jan 2026

“The spicy chicken sandwich is 100% worth it and the staff is so nice.”

Douglas Cole

Douglas Cole

40 reviews on Google

Review photo by N S
Nov 2025

“The owners are so sweet, and the food is fresh. It's a cute and cozy little boba shop.”

N S

N S

42 reviews on Google

Review photo by Makayla Burtsfield
Aug 2025

“So good!!”

Makayla Burtsfield

Makayla Burtsfield

9 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dylan Piko
Aug 2025

“Spent ~$30 for two people. Chicken sandwich does live up to the hype. Very good service. Would come back.”

Dylan Piko

Dylan Piko

46 reviews on Google

Review photo by Vidhi Gondalia
Aug 2025

“Definitely visiting again! It was so good. We got fried chicken tenders and fries, the spicy kind and it did not disappoint! AND THEY GAVE GLOVES! So elite we loved it!!!”

Vidhi Gondalia

Vidhi Gondalia

37 reviews on Google

Review photo by Brock Troupis
Jun 2025

“Some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. Their bibimbap is solid and their katsudon is very good. Everything is made fresh and it reflects in the taste. I ate there and my secret spicy chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and juicy. Truly a hidden gem in Andersonville.”

Brock Troupis

Brock Troupis

37 reviews on Google

Review photo by Junior V
May 2025

“Food was delicious Def I'm coming back to try all favor and everything in the menu”

Junior V

Junior V

445 reviews on Google

Review photo by Team Coco
Mar 2025

“GREAT extremely crispy chicken sandwich. Loved my milk tea too - got the ancient brown sugar. Not a fan of the slams and beeps continuously coming from the kitchen.”

Team Coco

Team Coco

17 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bessy Tam
Jan 2025

“Really good boba. Actually super chewy and not too sweet. I ordered brown sugar . It comes with tapioca, and has oat milk, plus grass jelly , less ice and 25% sweet Just the way I like it . So good! Will try the fried chicken next time”

Bessy Tam

Bessy Tam

312 reviews on Google

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