The Foolish Chicken

I noted a Foolish Chicken Takeout menu on the zomato website. There is no Takeout menu on the actual Foolish Chicken website so I called them. ... They said that the takeout was the same menu as in the restaurant. As the zomato menu had different items and different prices than the Foolish Chicken menu, it should be taken down or updated as it is incorrect. More...

Reviewed on Zomato

This is a great place for lunch. Their ribs are excellent! Prices are reasonable. Our server was friendly and helpful with suggestions. We will definitely return!

Reviewed on Yelp

Really enjoyed our dinner. Atmosphere was homey and comfortable. I had quarter chicken and beef rib's. Chicken was juicy and flavourful. Ribs were well cooked and Tender. Mom had the tomato and basil soup which she made disappear like magic while I enjoyed the homemade fries. Mom and Barb shared the Ginger Cake which was moist and tasty. Great meal that was ready very quickly. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My fiance and I planned a 30 person engagement party last month at the Foolish Chicken, making and confirming the reservation about one month prior to the party. Upon arriving, it appeared that a mix-up had happened, and the reservation had been penciled in for the next night. There was a bit of panic at first, but our server assured us that she would be able to fit us in - and she did!!Our server was extremely kind and provided great service for our party. The food was tremendous! We sat in the upstairs loft area and it was very homey. We stayed a bit past closing but we were encouraged to take as long as we needed to in order to finish our drinks and our conversation.Thank you so much Foolish Chicken for such generous hospitality! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Fun little spot in Westboro. Casual, and cozy. Great food, everything is homemade, which I love. The dessert are to die for. ..snickers pie. Next time I will go for the cheesecake. Wonderful services, and nice art on display and for sale. I would definitely go again and highly recommend it. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is a great place for a date or a hang out with friends. I didn't love the food. I mean the food is great but it didn't blow me away. What makes this place worth it is the mood: it's intimate, it's casual but in a up scale sort of way. More...

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On our visit to Ottawa, two friends and i stopped by foolish chicken craving some bbq. We had the dip (4 cheese and spinach that day) and chips which were amazing. They give ample amount of dip and chips for the 3 of us. The chicken was juicy and the ribs were soft, overall okay. The real winner of the night was the bbq sauce as we couldn't get enough of it. We were glad we stopped by as it hit the spot for us! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This chicken was fall-off-the-bone divine! They do not skimp on the homemade BBQ sauce, and they also give you extra if you don't feel you had enough of rhat sweetened tangy goodness. The fries are also homemade. Parking is a bit of a challenge, and you better get there early because this place is small and fills up real quick. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I'd give The Foolish Chicken a 3.5, but Yelp doesn't allow half stars so I'm rounding up to 4.I've been to The Foolish Chicken twice now and both times I found the food good, but no wow factor.  The first time was many years ago and I got the quarter chicken meal. I remember thinking it was good, but I didn't think it was anything too special. Recently some friends of my husband's and mine wanted to try The Foolish Chicken because they had never been before, since our last visit wasn't objectionable, we were game.I had the Power Salad ($16) which had mixed greens, pulled chicken, sweet potatoes, red cabbage, boiled egg, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and avocado, in a blueberry vinaigrette. I asked for the dressing on the side but unfortunately the salad came already dressed :( It had too much dressing for my tastes, but thankfully it wasn't overly oily. I found the portion size a bit small for the price, but overall the salad was enjoyable. Ingredients were fresh. The avocado was creamy and a beautiful green, no black rotten parts. I did notice that there were 2 types of pumpkin seeds in the salad: regular pumpkin seeds, and the larger and darker green European pumpkin seeds. I found this kind of cool :)My husband had the pulled pork sandwich with fries ($13.99). The fries are shaped like half circles. I had a few fries and they were crispy and good. I had a bit of the pulled pork as well and it too was good. Our friend had the Dr. Pepper pulled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries ($12.99 + $1 side upgrade). I did appreciate that upgrading to sweet potato fries was only $1. Some places charge up to $5 which I think is a complete rip off, especially considering you usually get less sweet potato fries than regular fries per order. Thank you Foolish Chicken for not ripping off your customers :) Our other friend had the TFC Club Sandwich with fries ($12.99). My husband and I split the Snicker pie ($8) for dessert and our friends split the Cheesecake Special of the day, which was a Bacon Cheesecake (!) ($8.50). Our pie was basically a Snickers bar in pie form with the addition of sponge toffee bits sprinkled on top. It was alright.Service was friendly. Decor is cute and cozy. The place is in an old converted house. It's on Holland so street parking only, no private parking lot.Overall, The Foolish Chicken is a good place with chicken-focused food. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Mon mari et moi étions dans les environs et avons tombé par hasard sur le foolish chicken et avons décidés d'y souper. Quelle belle découverte!  Nous étions tot en soiree, le restaurant était très calm. Nous avons manger presque seuls aux deuxième étage. Le service fut excellent, et le repas aussi! J'ai manger les doigts de poulets panés maison!!! Wow! Les meilleurs que j'ai manger à vie. :) nous y retournerons si jamais nous sommes dans les environs. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

my favourite restaraunt in Ottawa.it's the only place I know of where you can get gluten-free deep-fried chicken.Only downside is that their bathroom is up a really steep set of steps. And the place is not wheelchair accessible. More...

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I've been to the Foolish Chicken a few times, often enough that I'm surprised I haven't written a review before... It's time to change that! This restaurant gets very busy at lunch, and it gets loud in here with so many people talking. The folks who work in Tunney's Pasture NEED this place and others like it, especially this week - the cafeteria in one of the buildings has been shut down for a couple of weeks due to water damage; they are now offering a limited service (no hot food). But we still need to eat!The Foolish Chicken is well known for their chicken. Surprised? I'm not! We went there with a group of 15, on a day when they had another large group seated upstairs, as well as ours. The signature dish must be chicken fingers, because people knew they wanted this dish before they got here. I was surprised at the size of that plate when they brought it out! Heaped with breaded and fried pieces of chicken that were bigger than your thumb, and coleslaw and fries. I on the other hand ordered quiche which came with salad and coleslaw (about $13.00). This was a tasty dish that I would order again. One person at our table ordered a salad with walnuts and spinach and a bit of cabbage. She said it was tasty and filling, but we were both surprised that there were no tomatoes or much else in the way of veggies. I'm so glad she was happy with the salad!Service for this large group was excellent! They managed to bring all the food out at relatively the same time, with no mistakes that I was aware of.If their signature dish is chicken, they are renowned for their deserts! There was a very reasonable list of offerings posted on the blackboard, however, none of us ordered any today!  So, I will have to revisit just so that I can take the time to enjoy a desert. Next time! That's the ticket... More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My favourite chicken and ribs place in town. The staff are always friendly, the food fresh and delicious, and portions are nice and big. I have been here many times and the quality is always great. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This was a great find in the Ottawa area! Small little restaurant with great food. The vibe was meh but the menu definitely made up for it. It was classic BBQ. I had a chicken and rib combo which was great. The wings were very small which was the only disappointing thing but other than that it was great. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Just back from our first, but not last, dinner. We were 4 people, one of which is Celiac. It was so nice to go out and not worry about finding enough variety on a menu. Food was great, and so was the service. Thanks to all the staff, you and your restaurant are fantastic. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Some of the best chicken in town and the ribs are fall off the bone good. If you or your dinner guests are gluten free this place has many great options! It can be a little close quarters but it lends to the cozy atmosphere. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I went to the Foolish Chicken for the first time last week and I was quite impressed. I had a quarter chicken with mashed potatoes with their Ginger Cake for dessert. My meal was delicious and tasted fresh/homemade. In addition, the overall presentation of the food was nice too! The service at this restaurant was exceptional; our waiter was very friendly, polite and attentive. My friend and I were talking a lot and were there for awhile, but not once did he try to rush us out the door.  Lastly, I like the setting of this restaurant, it's in a cute little house on Holland Avenue. I would certainly return here again :) More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Made a pit stop here for some BBQ, and as the name says, their speciality is chicken. And it's really good! I shared the ribs/chicken plate with a friend, and it was a good amount of food for two - for lunch. I didn't love the ribs - i found the sauce to be a little too sweet. But the chicken was tender, moist and just perfect! Came with a side of cornbread, slaw and fries - all pretty good. It's a fun little restaurant, with cheesy chicken themed decor - just what I wanted to see :) More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I love love love this place! My family and I go here at least once every couple of weeks, the staff are always so friendly and attentive. And the home style cooking is fabulous, we just have the best experience everytime we go! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some good food and a great atmosphere. More...

Reviewed on Zomato

So so so good! I've eaten lunch here on several occassions as I work nearby and it's always yummy! The quarter chicken white is my favourite and the caesar salad side is the best! They also have a fantastic chicken noodle soup! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Un resto de cartier familiale. Le wrap au poulet était succulent et le service très gentil. Bon choix de bières. J'ai hâte d'y retourner!

Reviewed on Yelp

AaammmmmmazingWowowo the lady made us try the garlic spinach appetizer Omg it was crazy in my mouth. The chicken and rack is killing . Fill us up after a long day of hiking. Tender meat is the best. Drive me crazy More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is a really great place to take your family. I always order the half ribs/half chicken because I can't make up my mind which I like better. They do both really well - it's barbecue dinner, reasonably priced, a crowd pleaser. Cheesecakes are outstanding if there are any on the menu. Owner very knowledgeable about gluten-free cooking. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We went because of the name but we are going back because of the food and the service! The Dr. Pepper pulled chicken is as fantastic as it sounds. The chicken , spinach, walnut salad was fresh and tasty! Owner Rick was friendly and accommodating. And you can't go wrong with any of their homemade desserts!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

AMAZING! Dedicated GF fryer. Staff was very knowledgable, informing us what was/was not GF every time they delivered something to the table. Food was so good we went back a second time during our visit. 3 of us in our family are GF and no one got sick:) Most of the menu can be GF. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We went to the Foolish Chicken tonight and were glad we did. After 3 weeks of eating out 3 meals a day, their down to earth food felt great. The chicken was tender and tasty, the sides flavourful, and the quantity perfect. While not a fancy restaurant, it had a warm, inviting atmosphere with original art on the walls. The warmth of the waitress matched the place, and we were so glad we went there. More...

Reviewed on Zomato

Great place! My family decided to celebrate the end of the semester with a nice dinner. The Foolish Chicken is one of our favourite joint in Hintonburg. I ordered the soup of the day which turned out to be a lovely curry sweet potato potage. The hint of coconut was pleasant and the heat level was just enough to tingle but not overwhelm. I opted for the chicken garden salad as my main with the house dressing. Nice portion and very healthy. The other members of my family ordered a miscellaneous array of chicken dishes ( with chicken in the name, it's a must). The ribs are also very meaty with a perfect amount of sauce. To cap this wonderful meal, we shared two desserts : Snickers pie and Coconut rice pudding. That pie was divine but I felt like the portion could have been slightly larger( I can be glutton sometimes) The service was very attentive and personable however there was a bit of a long wait between the appetizers and the mains. Overall, solid place if you are in the neighbourhood. More...

Reviewed on Zomato

Had lunch today at the Foolish Chicken. Busy place but still great atmosphere, super friendly service and the food was excellent. I highly recommend the chicken. Very moist and tender. And the spinach and walnut salad was to die for. 5 Yums. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Nice cosy place with a friendly staff.I had the wings ( medium) and they were nice and juicy and lip smacking spicy.The place was busy but with a pleasant ambience. Coming back to try other items on the menu.Would recommend WP More...

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When in the Wellington Village area with my wife one afternoon, we were looking for a laid back place to have lunch and I came across the Foolish Chicken in my interweb research. It comes across as a Swiss Chalet with a more local, less corporate feel to it. The menu is focused on chicken and ribs, but with some more unique menu items and less of a cookie cutter decor. The pork riblets, Dr. Pepper pulled chicken sandwich and daily quiche are some of the more interesting items, while things like poutine, onion rings and a cheeseburger are standbys for the less adventurous. The riblets were especially tempting, but I wanted to see what their namesake protein was like, so I went with their quarter chicken meal, choosing dark meat, and baked beans as my side. There were a few other tables occupied when we were there, but most were already eating so it didn't take long for our food to arrive. My plate seemed a little on the empty side as the large plate had a not particularly large drumstick and thigh, and the cornbread was just a mini-muffin. That said it was still an alright deal for $12, but needs some plating refinement. The beans on the other hand were very plentiful, filling up a good-sized casserole dish that dominated the plate. They were tasty as well, with a strong flavour of cloves, which my wife helped me identify. Not a traditional BBQ profile, but it was earthy and hearty and the beans themselves were cooked perfectly as well.I don't know if my chicken was foolish, but I certainly wasn't for buying it. Tender and moist, the slightly smoky and sweet sauce kicked up the flavour a notch. The coleslaw was nice and crunchy from the dominant cabbage and had an extra pop on the tastebuds from what may have been celery seed. The cornbread was okay, and although it was quite cute, it was disappointingly small.We were in and out quicker than expected, which was good for further strolling around the area. It's hard not to like a place with a name like The Foolish Chicken, especially when they're serving up solid food at decent prices. Hopefully I can stop by again in the future to try out some of those appetizing sounding apps. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Just ate there with family - generous amounts of awesome food, and friendly, excellent service. I'd recommend to anyone. We'll be going back for sure.

Reviewed on Zomato

Very good food.  Way better then Swiss chalet.  I had the half chicken and a buddy had the beef ribs and can't complain.   Service was fast and food was hot. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dont be fooled by the name, they also serve ribs. I Went here with some friends for dinner and was not sure what to expect. We've seen the reataurant whenever the bus drives by but have never tried it until the other day. The place felt very homey and our server was very nice. We all ordered the quarter chicken with different sides. My chicken was very delicious. Usually when you go to the chain restaurants the chicken was not cleaned very well and there is alot of fat and excess parts but this chicken was juicy and the bbq sauce... Mmmmmm finger lickin good. We also ordered dessert. I got the ebony and ivory cheesecake. When I first received it it looked very sweet. However, after I took my first bite it was the right sweetness. If your looking for a homey comfort food sort of vibe you should give the place a try. I would definitely recommend it.P.S. The minus one star was for because it was abit slow to get our food. But the place was very busy. We snagged the last table. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Fantastic! It's the high end swiss chalet. Chicken is to die for and the price is very reasonable.  Large portions don't hurt...

Reviewed on Yelp

A little gem of a restaurant tucked away in Wellington West. Good service, great food and reasonable prices. I had the pulled chicken and it was delicious. I'll be back.

Reviewed on Zomato

Have eaten here several times always asking for items on the menu that are gluten and dairy free.  The food is always excellent with loads of flavour.  Recently, I tried the gluten free chicken fingers which were also great.  The only thing I would add is I wish they offered a larger selection of alcoholic cider and gluten free deserts.  Not a fan of Strongbow and would like to see Angry Orchard or Woodchuck even the local ciders would be good.  We'll definitely be returning . More...

Reviewed on Yelp

You should visit this place just for the desserts. Seriously, best rice pudding I've ever had, hands down! It's not too sweet and the coconut crumble on top just takes it to another level. It's also dairy AND gluten free which is a rare find in a BBQ restaurant. The cheesecakes are also fantastic, and as expected the chicken is cooked to perfection. I tried the baby back ribs this time and found them tender but the sauce is on the sour side and a tad too runny. Think more vinegar less ketchup in terms of BBQ sauce. Their "fries" are more like very thin wedges which aren't as satisfying, but the waiter was hilarious and overall I had a great experience. I will be back again for that rice pudding! 18carrotgold.com More...

Reviewed on Zomato

Stopped here after the opening day of the women's World Cup. My wife, daughter, and I split the ribs and half chicken combo.  The ribs were fall off the bone good and the chicken was succulent.  My daughter also ordered a side of fries with gravy.  The fries were delicious and the gravy was some of the best we ever had.  We came in close to closing time and Bridget, the owner's daughter, was extremely welcoming and did not rush us at all.  She was pleasant, engaging, and added to our positive experience.  This place is outside the center of the city in a neighborhood setting.  Our only regret is that we did not take some cheesecake to go.  It is well worth the trip and we will go back again when in the area.  You won't go wrong stopping here for food. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Serious Chicken!. This is a real fun place that knows how to feed you. The chicken is amazing, the nachos are legit and the cheesecakes are a blessing. The owner is a gentleman and he has built a real comfortable place to bring friends, family or a date. More...

Reviewed on Zomato

Food was yummy. Service is great. I've been here a few times, will return again.A must try!

Reviewed on Yelp

this review is dictated to me via my 8 year old daughter..........me: why did you give the foolish chicken 4 starszoe: because it was very goodme: what did you have for dinnerzoe; fries, ribs, and chickenme; describe the frieszoe; salty, delicious, and yummyme; how were the ribszoe; saucy,so good, and tenderme; did you have dessert?zoe; of courseme; lol, what was the dessertzoe; cheesecake and icecreamme; how was the cheesecake and ice cream zoe; so good, so good, so yummyme; how was the service, your waitresszoe; she was super helpful and niceme; how was the décor?zoe; what's décor?me; the atmosphere, how you felt when you were insidezoe; it felt really warm 'cause there was a fireplace inside and it was cold outme; any other comments, or suggestions for yelpers about this restaurantzoe; i love the nameme; would you go back again?zoe; yes, absolutely More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I came here for lunch with a group of 6. I tried their BBQ chicken wrap and was pleasantly surprised that it was full of BBQ flavour! It may have been the most flavorful wrap I've ever had. There is a generous amount of chicken and the large side of fries is sure to fill you up (you have the option of salad, fries or upgrade to sweet potato fries). Without the upgrade, it's $10.99, not a bad price. It's a very casual sit down restaurant. There were quite a few people who were dining alone for a quick lunch. I was drawn in by their quirky name and was glad I tried it but it wasn't special enough for me to go back again without trying the other restaurants in the neighborhood first. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Update:I've been back several times since my original post. I just wanted to say that the Dr. Pepper chicken sandwich - so good! It's very messy to eat. I tried to eat with my hands and had to abandon the idea for a knife and fork. It's saucy, tender, juicy, and just amazing. I ordered a salad as the side and the dressing was exceptionally yummy. I was licking my plate by the end of the night. I honestly believe you can't go wrong with ordering anything off this menu! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

2 adults and 2 little kids for a tasty dinner. The chicken was tender and delicious and same for the beef rib. Chicken fingers were a bit dry but once dipped in plum sauce were delicious. The coleslaw was tasty but the cornbread was a bit dry.  Bought two bottles of homemade BBQ sauce - husband was practically drinking it out if the bottle! The house made cheesecakes were amazing!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Great food, high quality, very fair price. I ate here, again, and why wouldn't I? When you want a great bite, at very reasonable prices, this place is a great choice. All the meats are very well executed, and the service is always very friendly. Not to mention the little things like homemade soups and killer homemade desserts. More...

Reviewed on Zomato