We’re Pop-Up Chicken Shop and we’ve been a local American restaurant here in Bloomington, IL since 2018. Our menu features a broad selection of American classics and southern favorites, such as artisan Illinois hot chicken sandwiches, fried pickles, and corn on the cob served with homemade dill fries, cornbread, and cider vinegar slaw. We serve some of the best fried chicken in Bloomington and the surrounding areas – so you can be certain your food will be always juicy, hot, and delicious! We’ve got fantastic food and an outstanding reputation, thanks to our loyal customers who are spreading the word about us. Stop by today and see what all the buzz is about!
Based on 856 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
409 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: (309) 827-3999
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
Brett Michna
My son brought me here for first time after he had been raving about the food. It did not disappoint! Went on an off time during the week and able to get right in. You order as you walk in and they send you to a table. Food was in front of us within 5 minutes! The fries were awesome! Could eat them daily. I had the pulled chicken with medium heat and was fantastic. Messy but loved that. Highly recommended!
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Andrew Mock
After touring homes on the Old House Society’s annual walk we got to Pop Up Chicken about 2:00 pm. We were seated immediately and after checking out the menu I ordered their hamburger horseshoe and fried pickles (BTW at the front desk, not at our table, no waitress). I was impressed at how quickly our orders were served My wife had simpler tastes so she had a piece of dark meat chicken. My only criticism is that skinny fries are not my preference. Otherwise I enjoyed the horseshoe very much. I didn’t however, enjoy the pickles as much as I had hoped I would. Either the breading was too thick or the pickles were too thin. Cyndi reports that her chicken was properly cooked, flavorful, and not dry. She also says that she’s had better. Drinks, condiments, and tableware are self serve. Minimal service aside I enjoyed the food, which leads me to my mistake while ordering. No one at our table noticed that on the back side of the menu there were more menu items mainly burgers. I wish the hostess would have pointed this out.
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Chloe Cox
Pop Up is a must have experience in Bloomington. It is hard to NOT eat here every single time I’m in the area. This chicken is moist and tender, served hot, and spiced to perfection and preference level. There is gouda mac n cheese which is so indulgent, the dill fries are amazing, and the kale salad is an underdog on the menu, in my opinion. The environment created by the amazing staff and atmosphere never disappoints. I love this place!
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Shelby Calvert
The Pop-Up Chicken Shack now has an expanded menu as their sister restaurant has joined their location. The menu was great before with the Sando (chicken breast sandwich in your choice of heat with pickles and coleslaw) being my favorite. I can take heat but the hot is HOT, don’t say I didn’t warn you. The expanded menu includes burgers, shakes, and different sides. The truffle fries and onion rings are standouts. Order the Duke burger for a single/double/triple quarter pound patties with bacon, BBQ sauce, onion straws, and cheese. We stop by every time we are in the area.
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Jen Woodrum
The absolute best chicken in Bloomington Normal. So crispy. All the sides are delicious and worth trying. We love the dill fries, cheese curds, and sweet vidalia onion rings. If you haven’t been here yet, you have to try it!
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Hilary Pope
I eat A LOT of fried chicken but I honestly believe this is the best I’ve ever had. We’ll be driving back to Bloomington just to eat here again! The chicken is tender and flavorful and the breading is unreal, it’s strong and crispy without being flaky and falling off in giant chunks. It love spicy and it was so hot but fully umami flavorful too. GET HERE!!!
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Horus Kome
Wow! Some of the best take-out I have had! Got the dark meat, medium sauce and coleslaw. This chicken was sooo good, I ate everything possible. Wish the coleslaw was a larger portion, but the taste was on-point and it was so fresh that I can’t really complain.
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Shankar Ramakrishnan
First time to this place and I am
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Brian J.
Wow is an understatement! My gf and I shared the Mac Daddy which is their own version of a horseshoe. Texas toast, chicken strips, fried potato bites (not fries), covered with cheese and Mac n cheese on the top. Absolutely delicious! This building is in the old Hooters on Hershey if you all remember that location like I do! Lol! Super fast service, food was out in under 5 minutes. Friendly service, nice atmosphere, I highly recommend trying this joint! You won’t regret it! Thank me later!
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Michael Gerardo
$25 Total after tax (2 dishes). No tip due to no service.
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