HBFC will be representing at Chicago Gourmet’s Hamburger Hop event on September 25th. Snag a ticket and vote for us!
https://www.chicagogourmet.org/page/hamburgerhop
**EVENT IS SOLD OUT
SDC is back with October Dinners built around the season's cozy fall flavors and transitional market ingredients. Start with phyllo-fried feta, herby falafel, and cabbage rolls with rice and roasty mushrooms, then dig into harissa chicken skewers with garlicky yogurt, caramelized onion spaghetti squash, and kale fritters. Finish sweet with black sesame"nutter butter"–esque cookie sandwiches, tahini ice cream, and a concord grape jam swirl.
DATES
- Thursday 10/8
- Friday 10/9
MENU
Phyllo Fried Feta, Honey, Sesame Seeds, Green Olives
Herby Falafel, Artichoke Tehina, Pan Fried Lemon Pepper Pita, Green Apple Slaw
Cabbage Rolls with Rice and Mushrooms
Harissa Chicken Skewers, Garlicky Yogurt, Caramelized Onion Spaghetti Squash and Kale Fritters, Pomegranate
Black Sesame Nutter Butter Cookies, Tahini Ice Cream, Concord Grape Jam Swirl
The dinner takes place in the same building as Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago. Dinners are communal seating, and BYOB. Dinners start promptly at 6:30pm. Reservations are required.
Make your reservation HERE
Chicago's premier local food festival, Chef BBQ is back, celebrating the best of the Midwest.
In a food festival unlike any other, 100+ of Chicago’s top restaurants, brewers, winemakers, and mixologists provide tasting portions of locally-inspired dishes and craft beverages highlighting ingredients from Green City Market’s local, sustainable farmers.
Plus, Chef BBQ's not just about barbecue — featuring fresh, peak season flavors and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, there's something for everyone.
What's even more delicious? Your attendance benefits Green City Market’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community about where food comes from and why it matters, and expanding access to locally-grown food.
Purchase tickets here
Sunday Dinner Club presents: the Soulmates Pizza Experience! Josh and Cam share their love language of pizza by dishing out some Midwest Thin and Grandma-style pizzas, along with a fried chicken and zucchini parm starter, a big market summer salad, and a fancy sundae for dessert.
This multi-course dinner will be served in HBFC's back bar — drinks are available for additional purchase. Two seatings, 5:00pm and 7:00pm. Reservations are required, and there are six tables for 4 available each night. (We cannot offer single, double, or odd-numbered reservations for this experience.)
Dinner dates:
Monday 6/29
Tuesday 6/30
Soulmates Pizza Experience
Chicken and Zucchini Parm: Buffalo Mozzarella, Candied Jalapeño Tomato Sauce, Pesto, Fried Chicken Strips and Zucchini, Sarvechhio
Market Greens, Strawberries, Roasted Asparagus, Cucumbers, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Gruyere, Garlic Croutons
Midwest Thin Pizzas
-Pepperoni, Banana Peppers, Fresh Basil, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Sarvecchio
-Sausage, Spring Onion, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pecorino
Grandma-Style Sheet Pan Pizza
Roasted Garlic Cream, Spring Peas, Herbs, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Ramps
“Sundae Dinner Club” Salted Hot Fudge, Fudge Brownie, Dulce Magic Shell, Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Raspberries
May SDC Dinners are now on sale - BURGERS, BABY!
That’s right! Our beloved market burger is making its comeback at our May dinners. Our annual Burger Dinners were an SDC chef/diner fave, so we are very stoked to offer two nights of chargrilled burgs. A nice selection of other courses stocked full with now-in-season market ingredients. Stuffed mushrooms, a crunchy tangy salad, and a fancy strawberry + brownie sundae round out the menu on these special spring dinners.DINNER DATES
- Friday 5/15
- Saturday 5/16
MENU
'Nduja and Ricotta-stuffed Mushrooms with Spring Pea Pesto
Spring Green Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Ramp Green Goddess Dressing, Castelvetrano Olives, and Corn Bread Croutons
SDC Burger: Chargrilled Slagel Beef Burger, Horseradish Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Arugula, Nueske Bacon, and Pickled Prince Pickles on Brioche Bun served with Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Candied Jalapeno Mayo.
Dreamy Spring Sundae: Housemade Strawberry Ice Cream, Dulce Magic Shell, Dark Chocolate Brownie, Candied Rhubarb, Salted Hot Fudge
Tickets on sale now!
These dinners takes place in the same building as Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago. Dinners are communal seating, and BYOB. Dinners start promptly at 6:30pm. Reservations are required.
April is near, so we thought we would revisit one of our favorite dishes: Rossejat de Fideos! This paella-esque toasted angel hair pasta dish is built up from a rich soffrito, and topped with garlicky allioili. YUM!
The menu will feature dishes inspired by the food, flavors, and ingredients of Spain, and the first spring market ingredients.
Dinner dates:
Friday 4/24
Saturday 4/25MENU
Jamón and Manchego Croquettas- Pickled Spring Onions and Orange Allioli
Two Toasts and a Simple Salad
- Brown Anchovy, Preserved Meyer Lemon Butter, and Fennel Pollen on Sourdough
- Marinated Wild Mushrooms, Pickled Peppers and Mahón Cheese on Sourdough
- Spring Greens and Green Garlic VinaigretteRossejat de Fideos, Ibérico Chorizo, Garlicky Gulf Shrimp, and Ramp Allioli
Marcona Almond and Rhubarb Crisp, Burnt Sugar Ice Cream
The dinner takes place in the same building as Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago. Dinners are communal seating, and BYOB. Dinners start promptly at 6:30pm. Reservations are required.
Make your reservation HERE
We are hosting our next Pizza Takeout Night at Honey Butter Fried Chicken on Tuesday March 10th! And this month, we are featuring a special collaboration pizza with our friend Billy Zureikat!
We are dishing out our Quarter Sheet Pan Pizza, a grandma-style pie featuring a slow fermentation dough made with organic flour from Central Milling and Janie's Mill and our sourdough starter, Zelda.
There are only 40 pizzas available. Food is ready to eat, and packed to go for pick up - but we hope you'll choose to stay at HBFC and eat it onsite. Our back bar and lil' arcade is a great spot to enjoy an SDC Pizza Night.
As always, chef recommends adding on our seasonal salad and homemade oreos. (And, if you are feeling extra cool, herby ranch or ghost honey dipping sauces.)
Quarter Sheet Pan Pizza (serves 2–3 people, 6 slices)
Cheese Pizza: Bianco DiNapoli Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Whole Milk Aged Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Sarvecchio, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil — $22
Add Ezzo Pepperoni +$5
Add Housemade Italian Sausage, Slagel Farm +$5
Add Shaved Onion +$3
Add Pickled Prince Banana Peppers +$4
Add Cavolo Nero +$3
Special Pizza: Billy's Chicago Crispy HBFC Torta Pizza — $32
Billy Z Giardiniera Salsa, HBFC Fried Chicken, Lime-a- peños, Pickled Red Onions, Radishes, Cilantro, Cotija, Avo-niera Crema*
(* epic sauce of giardiniera, avocado, & sour cream)
Almost Spring Salad: Arugula, Radicchio, Teardrop Sweet Peppers, Lemony Marinated Chickpeas, Radishes, Garlic Breadcrumbs, Creamy Garlic Dressing — $15
Homemade Oreos — 2 for $10
Extras:
+ 2oz Herby Ranch $1.6
+ 1oz Ghost Honey $1.6
Tuesday 3/3 - Sunday 3/8
Dinner only! 5pm-8pm
Available for In-house dining, takeout, and delivery
HBFC Fried Chicken Fried Rice
Sansho Tangerine Glazed Fried Chicken, Roasted Edamame, Toasted Seaweed Sesame Crunch, Egg, Ginger, Scallions
Epic Add On's:
- Camchi Kimchi
- Espamñol (Joe’s House Made Spam)
Pimento Cheese Rangoon*
2 Pimento Cheese Filled Fried Wontons, Sweet Chile Mustard Sauce
*limited quantities daily
Hurry up and order now!
Available 2/10 - 2/15 ONLY!
Pimento Cheese Dashi, Fried Chicken, Akahoshi Ramen Noodles, Candied Jalapeños, Scallions - YUM!
Featuring Sapporo-style noodles crafted by Mike Satinover (aka Ramen Lord) of Akahoshi Ramen
Chicago Restaurant Week offers visitors and local foodies an exciting opportunity to experience some of the area’s most sought-after restaurants. For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating restaurants will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity).
Visit us for dinner as you explore Chicago’s culinary scene, and support our local restaurant industry!
Honey Butter Fried Chicken Restaurant Week Menu*
*HBFC does not accept reservations. Chicago Restaurant Week menu is available for dine-in only, from 5:00pm to close, from January 23rd through February 8th.
Sunday Dinner Club's beloved Cassoulet Dinners are back!
That's right, friends. We are slingin' your fave bowl of beans 'n meat all January and February. It's cold and grey outside. Let's warm up together! Reservations are now LIVE, via SDC's Tock page.
There are two options to enjoy SDC Cassoulet: In-Person Dinners or our takeout Cassoulet Night.
| IN-PERSON DINNERS |The classic! 4-courses, plated, communal dining dinners.
Reserve seats NOW!
| TAKEOUT or DELIVERY |We are offering a 3 course, ready to eat, to go SDC Cassoulet Dinner on Sunday 2/22! Pick up is at Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago.
Place your takeout and delivery orders NOW!
BONUS: In-person, takeout, and delivery all have options to add on single frozen portions of cassoulet! (To extend your cassoulet eating into the future.)
Make reservations or place your orders through SDC's Tock page!
Because we had THE MOST FUN cooking and serving our NYE Italian Garden menu last year, we've decided to run it again this year!
The HBFC NYE Italian Garden special is only available on 12/31 for takeout, delivery ~ AND ~ in-house dining and must be pre-ordered through our Tock page.
We FULLY support staying in, being quiet/cozy on NYE, and eating this beautiful food at home. BUT if you wanna hang out with us IRL and eat this special at our restaurant (available from 12pm-8pm) - there are fun bonuses for dining in-house! Red checkered tablecloths, votive candles, fancy napkins and real dinnerware glasses (the kind break!) and friendly table service ~ PLUS ~ bonus table side fresh cracked black pepper and grated cheese.
Here's the menu:
Fried Chicken Parmesan, Housemade Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Basil Pesto
TriBecca's Sandwich Shop Zuppa de Belmont
Housemade Garlic Honey Butter Sourdough Focaccia Stix
HBFC Caesar Salad
Classic Tiramisu
$35 per person
HBFC will also be open for regular in-house dining, takeout, delivery, and catering on NYE.
To preorder HBFC's Italian Garden NYE special, visit our Tock page.
It’s that time of year again—where SDC rings in the new year NOT on NYE, but the two nights prior. Introducing our Not New Year’s Dinners: two nights of special, lovely New Year’s-esque food without all the hassle of going out on NYE.
This year’s menu is Wisconsin supper club–inspired. Think shrimp cocktail, French onion soup with WI cheese and beer, a sizeable wedge salad, pièce de résistance prime rib, hasselback potatoes lightly kissed with truffles, and banana chocolate chip sour cream coffee cake. YUM.
Served Monday 12/29 and Tuesday 12/30. Fancy clothes, optional. Good times, not optional.
The dinner takes place in the same building as Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago. Dinners are communal seating, and BYOB. Dinners start promptly at 6:30pm. Reservations are required.
Reserve Seats for Sunday Dinner Club
Our Holiday Take 'n Bake menu is live and ready for pre-orders! Make the holiday meals easy and delicious, with HBFC.
We have our classic Dinner for 4 which includes Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Corn Muffins, Pimento Mac 'n Cheese, Schmaltz Smashed Potatoes, Kale and Cabbage Slaw, and our famous Browned Butter Sweet Potato Mash with Toasty Marshmallows and Balsamic. Yes, you can have fried chicken for the holidays. As always, we fully support it.
You can also just order a pack of all the sides, or any of our regular catering items.
Order online by Monday 12/22. All items are packed COLD for pick up on Tuesday 12/23, and come with easy reheating instructions.
Ho ho ho,
- Team HBFC
Sunday Dinner Club will be serving up autumnal vibes at their November dinners. We will be featuring Lasagna Bolognese – fresh pasta rolled out thinly and layered with béchamel, bolognese sauce, and cheese. We will start with golden chicken soup with carrots and a fall panzanella salad, and end with a simple apple tart with ice cream. This dinner will be served at one long table in our beloved SDC dining room.
MENU
Golden Chicken Broth, Chicken, Carrots, Rosemary
Fall Panzanella – Roasted Squash, Pears, Pickled Currants, Red Onion, Ciabatta Croutons, Brown Butter Sherry Vinaigrette, SarVecchio, Parsley, Chives
SDC Lasagna Bolognese
Apple Crostada – Vanilla Ice Cream, Olive Oil
The dinner takes place in the same building as Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago. Dinners are communal seating, and BYOB. Dinners start promptly at 6:30pm. Reservations are required.
It’ll be a night of kindness, community, and hospitality, all to help change cancer care for the better. Culinary Cares has delivered over 53,000 free meals since 2013.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Location: Union Station
There will be 35 incredible chefs ready to delight you, follow the link below to see the full roster. VIP table guests, you now get curated chef bites behind the velvet ropes!
SDC is hosting a Pizza Takeout Night with Josh's pan pizza & Christine's homemade oreo cookies.
Order Quarter Sheet Pan Pizzas (serves 2–3 people, 6 slices), Market Salad, and Homemade Oreos - YUM!
Food is packed to go, but we hope you eat it on-site!
ORDER NOW!
This one’s a dill-y! Serving up deliciousness, @chicago_gourmet’s Chefs Get Pickled, presented by South Walton, Florida, teams together all-star chefs, big flavor and a side of pickleball. Sip on premium wine, cocktails and beer, and nosh on bites from local culinary favorites—all while cheering on your favorite apron-clad “chefaletes” on Saturday, September 20 from 7–10 PM. Hosted by Chef @jeffmauro at @playspf, tickets for this laid-back night in Lincoln Park are on sale NOW: chicagogourmet.org.
#InvescoQQQ @invescous
HBFC is turning 12 this year! 🥳
We grew a whole foot. To celebrate this solid dozen years milestone, we are throwing a birthday party!
FEATURING: 12" sub OG and Honey Butter Sandwiches for $12 - available for in-house dining, takeout and delivery • free mini cupcakes for diners at the restaurant • fun playlists with music from the last 12 years • balloons and fun decor!
Come out and celebrate with us! We are so grateful and lucky to still be chuggin' along on this wild restaurant road. Thank you for all the support and enthusiasm for HBFC over the years. 💛
Chicago's premier local food festival, Chef BBQ is back for its twenty-fourth year, celebrating the best of the Midwest.
In a food festival unlike any other, 100+ of Chicago’s top restaurants, brewers, winemakers, and mixologists provide tasting portions of locally-inspired dishes and craft beverages highlighting ingredients from Green City Market’s local, sustainable farmers.
Plus, Chef BBQ's not just about barbecue — featuring fresh, peak season flavors and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, there's something for everyone.
What's even more delicious? Your attendance benefits Green City Market’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community about where food comes from and why it matters, and expanding access to locally-grown food.
Purchase tickets here
We are visiting Middle Eastern flavors + peak Midwest summer produce with our August 2025 dinners.
Think pickled, fresh, and sweet melon kissed with pistachio dukka and feta. House-made hummus and pita topped with perfect summer eggplant and peppers. Salmon, slow-roasted and served with cool, crunchy veggies and herbs. Grilled kebobs over a plum and Sun Gold tomato studded tabbouleh. And juicy summer peaches whipped into a crisp and topped with black sesame ice cream.
Seasonal cooking at its core — these ingredients are a reflection of August, and we are loving being in this moment with them. This menu is not to be missed!
The dinner takes place in the same building as Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave in Chicago. Dinners are communal seating, and BYOB. Dinners start promptly at 6:30pm. Reservations are required.
Reserve Seats for Sunday Dinner Club
We’re firing up the grills for our Summer Burger Series—a monthly burger collab featuring guest chefs serving up burger creations alongside the classic SDC burger, with a side of HBFC fries. Each burger night happens once a month from June through September.
Dates & Featured Chefs:
Monday, June 23 – Mindy Segal of Mindy’s Bakery
Monday, July 14 – Charles Wong of Umamicue
Monday, August 11 – Eddie Lakin of Edzo’s Burger Shop
Monday, September 8 – Yoshi Yamada & Zeeshan Shah of Superkhana International
No tickets required! Available for in-house dining, takeout, and delivery.
Attention Bad Bunny fans!
HBFC is turning up the volume and spinning nonstop Bad Bunny hits from 10am - 3pm during our brunch service on Sunday July 27th.
No reservations required, just come on out for good food and good vibes.
HBFC x Evolved Network at Prairie Grass
Join Us for an Inspiring Evening of Food & Conversation
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is proud to be featured alongside celebrated Chefs Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Café and Sebastian White of The Evolved Network, for a special dinner event benefiting The Evolved Network. Enjoy a delicious meal while engaging in a meaningful discussion on Kids' Mental Health led by Sebastian White and Ben Shabad, moderated by Sylvia Perez, news anchor for Fox 32 Chicago.
Date & Time: July 22nd, 6:00 PM
Tickets: $145 per person
Limited Seating! BUY TICKETS
Phish Phan?
Join us for a Phish pre-show day of phun!
Renamed menu items PLUS a live performance from jammy band Outer Dimensions on the patio from 12pm-2:30pm.
SDC is hosting a Pizza Takeout Night with Josh's pan pizza & Christine's homemade oreo cookies.
Order Quarter Sheet Pan Pizzas (serves 2–3 people, 6 slices), Market Salad, and Homemade Oreos - YUM!
Food is packed to go, but we hope you eat it on-site!
ORDER NOW!
Join us at Spilt Milk on June 30th!
Family Meal Mondays celebrate Chicago summers with local accomplished personalities from Chicago's culinary and beverage community. Every Monday at 5 pm, Spilt Milk hosts chefs from all over the city who takeover of their patio.
This year, they are partnering with @culinarycare. Culinary Care is a nonprofit bringing kindness, care, and restaurant-prepared meals to families navigating a cancer diagnosis - so they feel loved and supported through treatment - since 2013. Get more info here.
We look forward to seeing you!
Sunday Dinner Club x Floriole Collab for Sunday Supper
Sunday Supper offers a unique and a collaborative culinary experience. Enjoy an exclusive dining event crafted by two celebrated culinary teams.
MENU
Borekas with Greens and Feta, Pickles, Hard-Boiled Egg, Grated Market Tomato
Herby Chicken Kebab, Barley Tabbouleh Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Market Cucumbers, Charred Zucchini, Harissa & Artichoke Preserved Lemon Tahini
Apricot Cardamon Upside Down Cake, Frozen Greek Yogurt, Warm Honey
Join us for dinner, book tickets here.
Co-chaired by Joe Flamm – Culinary Director/Chef Partner | Day Off Group and Diana Davila – Executive Chef/Owner | Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Chicago’s most celebrated culinary event for a cause is back! Taste the best Chicago has to offer in one place, in one night–all while supporting the fight against childhood hunger.
Join us for delicious bites, sips, entertainment–and more–to help raise funds for the No Kid Hungry campaign! This year’s event will feature over 50+ of the city’s top culinary talent to include award winning chefs, restaurants, mixologists and more.
SDC is hosting a Pizza Takeout Night with Josh's pan pizza & Christine's homemade oreo cookies.
Order Quarter Sheet Pan Pizzas (serves 2–3 people, 6 slices), Market Salad, and Homemade Oreos - YUM!
Food is packed to go, but we hope you eat it on-site!
ORDER NOW!
Sunday Dinner Club pops up with a one night only very special winemaker dinner, featuring stunning wines from Fossil & Fawn Winery. Winemakers Jenny Mosbacher and Jim Fischer will be at the dinner to share the stories behind the wines. This dinner is co-hosted by Vinejoy and SDC Wine Club.
Thursday June 12th • 6:30pm
Fossil & Fawn Winemaker Dinner Menu:
Fried Chicken Wing, Sticky Ginger Glaze, Lime Garlic Aioli
Pairing: Fossil & Fawn “Only Always”
Burrata, Fennel Seed Crunch, Honey Fry Bread, Snap Peas, Pea Shoots
Pairing: Fossil & Fawn Chardonnay
Wedge Salad - Strawberry Black Pepper Dressing, Rogue River Blue, Bacon, Toasted Pecans, Red Onion
Pairing: Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Lamb Biryani, Fried Onions, Yogurt, Mint
Pairing: Fossil & Fawn “Dark Wave”
Cheesecake, Mango, Cardamom Graham Crust
Pairing: Fossil & Fawn “Oregon Orange”
Join us for dinner, purchase a ticket here!
On June 2, 2025 – Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Common Threads’ 20th Anniversary where it all started in Chicago at the Chicago Athletic Association! This exciting reception-style event will feature 20+ chef stations, where renowned chefs will showcase culinary delights from every corner of the globe. Enjoy an auction, with incredible items up for bid, and be inspired speeches by our amazing honorees.
Purchase a ticket and join us!
