Casual Nashville-style fried chicken spot with affordable combos and kid-friendly options, but quality and portion size consistency vary notably since ownership/menu changes.
The Budlong Southern Chicken delivers crisp, well-seasoned chicken and kid-friendly portions in a casual Lincoln Park setting, making it a solid neighborhood option for quick Southern comfort food. However, portion shrinkage and variable prep quality since the ownership change, combined with limited staff guidance and occasional service lapses, prevent it from competing with higher-rated establishments. Best suited for families seeking affordable, straightforward fried chicken rather than a special dining destination.
One caveat: Portion sizes for tenders perceived as smaller than in past