Top-rated cocktail bar w/ creative drinks & acclaimed fried chicken sandwich. Walk-in front, reservation-only back room (The Coop).
This popular spot offers a unique dual experience: a lively walk-in front area and an intimate, reservation-only back room known as The Coop. Both offer expertly crafted, unconventional cocktails and delicious food. The Coop provides a more refined setting to enjoy their signature fried chicken sandwich and creative drinks like the noodle-inspired cocktail, while the front offers a more casual vibe.
The food menu centers around a highly recommended fried chicken sandwich, with some mentions of popcorn chicken and other savory dishes. While generally well-received, one review mentioned food causing food poisoning, and another found the food overpriced. The cocktails, however, are a major focus, with many unique and creative options, though opinions are divided on their sweetness and balance.
"The fried chicken sandwich is consistently recommended. For drinks, the 'mango sticky rice,' 'key lime pie,' 'cold pizza,' and 'Japanese cold noodle' cocktails are frequently praised, though opinions on sweetness and balance vary."
Customers generally praise the innovative cocktails and the highly-rated fried chicken sandwich. However, there's a recurring theme of it being overhyped and difficult to get into, with mixed opinions on whether the wait is worth the experience.
Important Note
The restaurant is often described as overhyped and can involve significant wait times, especially for the popular back room ('The Coop'). Some reviewers found the cocktails to be too sweet or unbalanced, and one negative experience reported food causing food poisoning.
"This user listed Double Chicken Please as a recommendation for chicken sandwiches."
Positive"Double Chicken Please is mentioned as having really good fried chicken, known for its crispiness, but it's not spicy and obtaining a table is difficult."
Positive"This user notes Double Chicken Please has very crispy fried chicken, but it is not spicy and difficult to get a table."
Positive"Even arriving at 4:45 PM for Double Chicken Please, the author was able to be seated in the back room by around 6:00 PM."
Positive"A brief correction stating that the previous comment about reservations being the only way to get into the back room of Double Chicken Please is incorrect."
Neutral"This commenter suggested the Japanese cold noodle dish at Double Chicken Please, with another user agreeing it looks amazing."
Positive"Visiting Double Chicken Please around 10-11 PM on a Wednesday has worked well for getting into the back room. The key lime pie, Japanese cold soba noodle, melon prosciutto, and custard bun were highlighted as standouts, preferred over the cold pizza and French toast."
Positive"Clarifying that both the front and back rooms at Double Chicken Please accept walk-ins, with the front room being easier to access due to the back room's popularity. Reservations are limited."
Neutral"Arriving at 4:00 PM for Double Chicken Please might be excessive but will likely ensure the best seats."
Positive"Arriving around 4:30 PM is usually sufficient to get a seat at opening for Double Chicken Please on a Thursday."
Positive"A user suggested arriving earlier at Double Chicken Please to get on the waitlist for the coop section."
Neutral"This user confirmed that the experience described previously at Double Chicken Please is typical. They added that on a Wednesday, especially with cold and snowy weather, there's a good chance of being moved to the coop."
Neutral"A user mentioned that it might be possible to switch from the free range section to the coop section at Double Chicken Please, but it's unlikely to be straightforward. They would likely be added to a waitlist while enjoying the main dining area."
Neutral"The commenter noted that Double Chicken Please is near Attaboy but expressed hesitation about drinks that mimic food flavors."
Neutral"The original poster planned pre-dinner drinks at The Coop at Double Chicken Please."
Neutral"This cocktail bar is mentioned as a place that likely uses iSi canisters for infusions or foams, fitting the user's interest in unique beverage preparations."
Positive"Double Chicken Please is listed as a top-rated cocktail bar in downtown NYC, noted for its classy and laid-back atmosphere."
Positive"The commenter states that Double Chicken Please has the best fried chicken they've had, but notes that it is difficult to get into."
Positive"Double Chicken Please is believed to serve their chicken sandwiches late."
Positive"The commenter recommended Double Chicken Please for its tasty drinks and chicken sandwiches, noting it's listed among the best bars globally. They advised making reservations in advance."
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