Chicken RestaurantChicago, IL
Harold's Chicken Shack – 1501 West Madison Street, Chicago
Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 7:12 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 226-9866 to confirm.
Location & directions
1501 West Madison StreetChicago, IL 60607
About Harold's Chicken Shack
Located at 1501 West Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois, Harold's Chicken Shack is a chicken restaurant. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Harold's Chicken Shack is open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Service options include takeout.
For questions or orders, call (312) 226-9866.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Restaurant
- Address
- 1501 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- (312) 226-9866
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Harold's Chicken Shack’s weekday schedule with 61 other chicken restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:30 AM, earlier than 77% of them (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 93 hours a week, 6 hours more than the local median of 88. 80% of chicken restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Harold's Chicken Shack is one of them.
Compared with 61 other chicken restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken restaurants in Illinois
Based on 9 menus with 531 priced items from chicken restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.60 and $16.99.
We don’t have Harold's Chicken Shack’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what chicken restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Combo | 33% | $14.49 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 33% | $10.00 |
| Hush Puppies | 33% | $6.99 |
| Coleslaw | 33% | $3.49 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Harold's Chicken Shack there are 50 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 333 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (48), Cafes & Coffee (40), Bakeries & Desserts (26), and Pizza (23).
Competition is healthy: 5 other chicken restaurants are within a mile and 51 within three miles. The closest is Church's Chicken, 0.4 mi away.
122 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCrave Kabob< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBilly Goat Tavern & Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFroth Chicago< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a chicken restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Harold's Chicken Shack's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Harold's Chicken Shack open on Sunday?
Yes, Harold's Chicken Shack is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Harold's Chicken Shack located?
Harold's Chicken Shack is located at 1501 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60607.
What is the phone number of Harold's Chicken Shack?
You can call Harold's Chicken Shack at (312) 226-9866.
Does Harold's Chicken Shack offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Harold's Chicken Shack, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Harold's Chicken Shack open late?
Yes – Harold's Chicken Shack is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Harold's Chicken Shack?
There are 333 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Harold's Chicken Shack. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Crave Kabob (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other chicken restaurants near Harold's Chicken Shack?
5 other chicken restaurants within a mile. The closest is Church's Chicken, 0.4 mi away.
How much do chicken restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 9 menus with 531 priced items from chicken restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.60 and $16.99.
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