Juicy rotisserie chicken & fall-off-the-bone ribs, w/ addictive green sauce. Great value!
This Queens spot is a must-visit for anyone craving incredibly juicy and flavorful chicken. Patrons rave about the tender, smoky rotisserie chicken and fall-off-the-bone ribs, often paired with their addictive green sauce. While the sides are decent, the chicken and ribs are the stars, making it a fantastic value and a place many locals consider a repeat destination.
The star of the show is the rotisserie chicken, described as tender, smoky, and juicy, with a Peruvian influence. The ribs are also highly recommended, noted for being fall-off-the-bone tender. The green sauce is a standout, frequently mentioned as addictive and a perfect accompaniment. While sides like mac and cheese and corn are considered competent, the chicken, ribs, and green sauce are the main draws.
"The rotisserie chicken and ribs are highly recommended, particularly when paired with their signature green sauce. The rice and roasted potatoes are also noted as favorite sides."
Overwhelmingly positive, with customers frequently praising the quality and flavor of the chicken and ribs, and highlighting the great value for money.
Important Note
This restaurant is noted to sometimes run out of food, and may experience longer waits on weekends. It's also mentioned that the establishment is cash-only.
"Chicken Lovers is noted as a restaurant east of the Van Wyck that serves cheap food, mentioned in comparison to other dining options."
Neutral"The author visits Chicken Lovers almost weekly when they are home and expresses their love for Bayside, considering it their area."
Positive"This commenter stated that Chicken Lovers is so good it's worth the trip, emphasizing that the green sauce is addictive and they've even bought a pint of it to take home."
Positive"This user expressed a desire for more posts like the one about Chicken Lovers and fewer posts from tourists asking basic questions."
Positive"After reading the original post, the author expressed a desire to return to Chicken Lovers, possibly for takeout while trying other restaurants in the area, as they found it mandatory to get some of their food to go."
Positive"The commenter praised Chicken Lovers, recommending it for chicken and ribs and specifically highlighting their incredible green sauce. They also suggested trying the cucumber salad for a refreshing contrast."
Positive"This commenter expressed their obsession with Chicken Lovers and happiness about seeing the restaurant get positive attention on the subreddit."
Positive"The commenter states that Chicken Lovers was their go-to spot when they worked in Bayside and highlights that their green sauce is exceptionally good."
Positive"A long-time patron of Chicken Lovers, this commenter states they have been coming for years and have always found the food to be consistently good and a great value."
Positive"The author visited Chicken Lovers in Bayside, finding the quantity of food for the price to be an incredible value. They enjoyed the tender, smoky chicken and fall-off-the-bone ribs, particularly with the flavorful green sauce. Sides were competent but not memorable, except for the rice which was a favorite and the red potatoes which were a close second."
Positive"The user expressed excitement for the author's planned visit to Chicken Lovers in Bayside and looked forward to an update."
Positive"The author mentioned plans to visit Chicken Lovers in Bayside the following week."
Positive"Chicken Lovers is mentioned as a restaurant that typically experiences longer waits on weekends, suggesting it as a good option for weekday visits."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
Positive"This commenter confirms that Chicken Lovers is worth the trip, with a reminder to bring cash."
Positive"Responding to a query about worthiness, this user confirms Chicken Lovers is worth trying, even if out of the way, and notes their green sauce is creamier and they offer sides like mac and cheese and roasted potatoes."
Positive"This user is considering going out of their way to try Chicken Lovers and asks if it's worth the trip compared to Peking BBQ."
Neutral"This user also praises Chicken Lovers, highlighting the incredible ribs and green sauce, as well as the great sides."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Chicken Lovers is very good, specifically mentioning the ribs and chicken with green sauce."
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