HBFC x Sunday Dinner Club: Summer Burger Series
Aug
11
5:00 PM17:00

HBFC x Sunday Dinner Club: Summer Burger Series

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:

No tickets required! Available for in-house dining, takeout, and delivery.

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Sunday Dinner Club •  Peak August Dinners
Aug
22
to Aug 23

Sunday Dinner Club • Peak August Dinners

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!

Fresh & Pickled Melon Pistachio Dukka, Feta, Mint

Hummus Marinated Eggplant & Peppers, Fried Lemon, Z’Attar, Housemade Pita

Slow-Roasted Salmon Labneh Green Goddess, Cucumbers & Olives, Red Onion, Cilantro & Basil, Crunchy Greens

Harissa Chicken Kebobs Artichoke Tahina, Plum & Sun Gold Tomato Tabbouleh

Halva & Peach Crisp with Black Sesame 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.

Reserve Seats for Sunday Dinner Club

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Wine Down Fundraiser  - HBFC x Pilot Light
Aug
26
6:00 PM18:00

Wine Down Fundraiser - HBFC x Pilot Light

Join us Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00 PM for an exciting evening filled with fried chicken, wine, and all-star Chicago chefs to support Pilot Light. Hosted by chefs Christine Cikowski and Josh Kulp. 

Proceeds benefit Pilot Light, a Chicago-chef founded nonprofit that partners with educators to bring hands-on Food Education to thousands of students nationwide.

Tickets are $85 for all food and drinks and are available here.

Featuring chefs: Christine Cikowski, Josh Kulp, and Cam Waron (Honey Butter Fried Chicken) | Ernesto Rodriguez Carreño (El Molcajetes Sauces) | Rodolfo Cuadros (Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, Amaru) | Dominique Leach (Lexington Betty Smokehouse) | Rishi Manoj Kumar (MIRRA)

With appearances by: Pilot Light’s Founding Chefs: Jason Hammel (Lula Cafe) | Paul Kahan (One Off Hospitality) | Matthias Merges (Folkart Hospitality)

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Supporting Mental Health
Jul
22
5:00 PM17:00

Supporting Mental Health

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

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Family Meal Monday at Spilt Milk
Jun
30
5:00 PM17:00

Family Meal Monday at Spilt Milk

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!

$25 Includes Food & Beverage Pairing


Food is Available Until Sold Out


First Come, First Serve

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Sunday Dinner Club at Floriole
Jun
29
6:30 PM18:30

Sunday Dinner Club at Floriole

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.

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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.

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HBFC at Taste of the Nation
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00

HBFC at Taste of the Nation

Join us for Chicago’s Taste of the Nation!

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.

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Sunday Dinner Club Winemaker Dinner • June 12th
Jun
12
6:30 PM18:30

Sunday Dinner Club Winemaker Dinner • June 12th

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!

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Common Threads - Beyond the Table
Jun
2
6:00 PM18:00

Common Threads - Beyond the Table

Common Threads 20th Anniversary Event

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!

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HBFC Ramen is back!
Feb
18
to Feb 23

HBFC Ramen is back!

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Available 2/18 - 2/23 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

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Fried Chicken Fried Rice Night! with Parachute HiFi and Anelya
Jan
13
2:30 PM14:30

Fried Chicken Fried Rice Night! with Parachute HiFi and Anelya

The 2nd in our Fried Chicken Fried Rice Collaboration Series is this upcoming Monday January 13th, ft. our pals and neighbors Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark of Parachute HiFi and Anelya
 

The Dish: Sweet Chili Fried Chicken with Singapore-Style Fried Rice has Sweet Chili Glazed Fried Chicken, Curry Basmati Rice, Peppers & Onion, Toasted Garlic, Cilantro, and Lime. Available for in-house dining, takeout, and delivery (while supplies last).
 

***In-house dining has extra special bonuses ***

• Eat in person at HBFC = get a free house-made Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treat with Freeze Dried Strawberries

• Dress in 80’s clothes =  get a free Pretty in Pink cocktail! (Gin, Cranberry Juice, Soda Water, Rosemary)

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Nachos and $5 Margaritas on Thursdays + Trivia at Glencoe!
May
29
to Jan 2

Nachos and $5 Margaritas on Thursdays + Trivia at Glencoe!

Fried chicken + nachos?! Yes, please! Every Thursday, we serve up our delicious fried chicken nachos with Fried Chicken, House-Fried Tortilla Chips, Pimento Cheese, Corn Pico de Gallo, Candied Jalapeños and Lime Crema…YUM! To pair with that, we have $5 margaritas!

Nachos and $5 margaritas are available at both Glencoe and Chicago locations BUT we have TRIVIA at our Glencoe location every Thursday at 7 pm! Hosted by Whaddyaknow Trivia, the evening features great questions, fun times, and awesome prizes! 

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Kids Eat Free + $9 Glasses of Wine Wednesdays
May
29
to Jan 2

Kids Eat Free + $9 Glasses of Wine Wednesdays

Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays! Treat your kiddos to a little HBFC, and treat yourself to a night of not making dinner AND $9 glasses of wine. Here's the deal: each kid age 12 and under can receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids must be present to redeem. Limit one free kids meal per adult order. Limit one kid’s meal per kid. Available for dine-in ONLY. This family-friendly deal is available at both our Glencoe and Chicago locations!

And you can make it a Wine Wednesday with $9 glasses of wine all day! We’ve recently expanded our wine selection to include some really lovely hand-selected bottles, so you have plenty of delicious options to choose from! 

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Taco Tuesdays
May
29
to Jan 2

Taco Tuesdays

Every Tuesday is TACO TUESDAY! We serve up our signature fried chicken tacos paired with $2 Tecates. Each order comes with two tacos with fried chicken strips, candied jalapeño aioli, slaw, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime on corn tortillas. You can sub in tofu for a veg option at both of our locations, or charbroiled chicken at HBFC Glencoe. Wash everything down with a nice, cool Tecate beer for $2!

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Time-Traveling Sandwiches Cali BBQ
Sep
19
to Sep 24

Time-Traveling Sandwiches Cali BBQ

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Time-Traveling Sandwiches Cali BBQ

Our Time-Traveling Sandwich Series continues for our 10th birthday! Tuesday, 9/19 - Sunday 9/24, we’re bringing back the Cali BBQ 🤙 We pile on all the good stuff - BBQ Sauce, Bacon, OG Slaw with Cilantro, Fried Pickled Onions, and super melty Gouda Cheese on a buttery bun.

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10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Tuber's Donuts/Fluft Crust Pizza
Sep
17
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Tuber's Donuts/Fluft Crust Pizza

Tuber's Donuts/Fluft Crust Pizza • Cam Waron

Potato Donuts created by HBFC Chef Cam Waron. Donuts are made with Local Potatoes, Local Flour, Local Butter, & fried in Clarified Butter. Currently sold at TriBecca’s Sandwich Shop. Fluft Crust: It’s a thing that Cam does sometimes. Fry up a whole mess of Pizza Pies somewhere awesome for funzies.
https://www.tubersdonuts.com/

Tuber’s Raz Basil Donuts

Fluft Crust Pizzas:

Henry’d Bacon Camchi: 3 Little Pigs BBQ Sauce Braised Nueske Bacon, Carrot Camchi Kimchi, & Herbies, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce

Reed’s-a-roni: Pepperoni Topper, Furikake & Togarashi, Mozzarella, Tomato SauceCheese Blaster: Cheese, Cheese, & Cheese. Tomato Sauce. And a side of Cheese Sauce

Garlicious: Tomato Pie with Garlicky Bread Crumbage, ‘tis Vegan

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10th Anniversary Pop-Up - TriBecca's Sandwich Shop
Sep
16
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Pop-Up - TriBecca's Sandwich Shop

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TriBecca's Sandwich Shop • Becca Grothe

Previous Sunday Dinner Club Executive Sous Chef and a former chef at HBFC, Becca Grothe opened her own restaurant concept with the support of HBFC owners in 2022. Becca’s food is rooted in her Midwest, Western Illinois roots, and she has a particular talent for creating full flavored, full happiness sandwiches.
https://www.tribeccas.com/

TriBecca's Cubano: Twin Oaks Ham, Slagel Farm Mojo Pork, Local Swiss Cheese, Pickled Prince Pickles, Chipotle Aioli, Mustard Butter, pHlour Bakery Ciabatta Bun

Ranch Broccoli Salad: Crunchy Broccoli, HBFC Herby Ranch, Pickled Red Onions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Spiced Sunflower Seeds

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10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Be Irie
Sep
15
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Be Irie

Be Irie • Tameisha Brown

Be Irie cooks up authentic Jamaican cuisine and dishes inspired by the island. Created by Tameisha Brown, she draws on her Jamaican roots: spreading good vibes and good food.
https://www.instagram.com/beirierestaurantchi/

Scotchie Sliders: HBFC Tenders, Savannah Bee Honey Hot Sauce, Crunchy Slaw, Slider BunRummy Bundt Cakes

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10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Sunday Dinner Club
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Sunday Dinner Club

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Sunday Dinner Club • Josh Kulp and Christine Cikowski

HBFC was born out of Sunday Dinner Club, a communal dining club, which was founded in 2005 by chefs Christine Cikowski and Josh Kulp. Their crowd favorite burger was sold at Chicago's Green City Market for 7 years before HBFC opened, as well as yearly dinners at SDC. Since SDC went on hiatus in 2022, the burger has only made one appearance to public which was HBFC's Roscoe Rewind. SDC, Josh and Christine are popping up once again on HBFC's 10th birthday to celebrate.
https://www.sundaydinnerclub.com/

SDC Burger - 7oz Charred Slagel Beef Burger, Pimento Horseradish Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Arugula, Buttery BunHousemade Oreos

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10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Pickled Prince
Sep
13
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Pop-Up - Pickled Prince

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Pickled Prince • Alex Skrzypczyk and Brian Greene

Pickled Prince is a Chicago based condiment company specializing in pickles, giardiniera, hot sauces and more by midwestern chefs Brian Greene and Alex Skrzypczyk.
https://www.pickledprince.com/

Fried Giardiniera & Cheese Curds, Pickled Banana Pepper Ranch Dipping SauceRanch Dill Pickle Dip & Tortilla Chips“A Celebration of Plums” Cake Slice : Brown Butter Cake, Plum Variations, Housemade Sprinkles, HBFC Patio Flowers

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10th Anniversary Pop-Up - MonchoMoncheo
Sep
12
5:00 PM17:00

10th Anniversary Pop-Up - MonchoMoncheo

MonchoMoncheo • Quique Ortiz and Alejandro Gonzalez

The Incredibly Chaotic yet Highly Fascinating Puertorican Duo is back. Chefs Enrique "Quique" Ortiz and Alejandro "Ale" González have taken their upbringings in Puerto Rico and managed to pack 'em in a Jibarito Plantain Sandwich.
https://www.instagram.com/monchomoncheo/

"Combi Completa": Plantain Buns, Garlic Mojo, Everything Mayo, Scallions, Cilantro, Cucumber, 3 Little Pigs Orange Chiki Sauce, HBFC Tenders

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MonchoMoncheo Pop-Up
Jan
30
5:00 PM17:00

MonchoMoncheo Pop-Up

Aaaaaand they’re BACK!

Mark your calendars for another MonchoMoncheo pop-up with two of the most kind, goofiest, and fantastic chefs at HBFC - Ale and Quique 🙌 These two best friends take their food heritage from Puerto Rico and put their own delicious, creative spin on it. They channel family memories, their favorite flavors, and make one tasty menu. Here’s what’s on it:

El Joni Borel OG - Tostones, Fried Chicken, Garlic Honey Butter, Cilantro Slaw, Bori Mayo *Tofu option available $12.95

Mama’s Chiki- Tostones, Stewed Shredded Chicken, Pickled Avocados, Bori Mayo *Tofu option available $13.95

Queso Frito Curds- Fried Panela Cheese, served with GG Sauce and Cul-Ranch $7.95

Coditos Mac Salad- Pasta Salad with Red Onion, Peppers, cUlantro and Cherry Tomatoes $5.95

Arroz con Cebolla - French Onion Rice with Bacon, topped with Parmesan and Crispy Pickled Onions $6.95

Tubers Coquito Donut 2.0 - Coquito soaked and glazed Potato Donut, topped w/ Cinnamon and Condensed Milk $4.95

Passionfruit Mojito - Rum, Passionfruit, Mint *Dine-in only $10.95

They’ll be here from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, January 30 right here at HBFC. Their last pop-up sold out in under an hour, so we highly recommend getting here early! Stay and hang or take it to go! 

See you Monday!

Monchomoncheo + HBFC

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Chef Tameisha Brown's be irie Pop-Up at Honey Butter Dec 12th
Dec
12
5:00 PM17:00

Chef Tameisha Brown's be irie Pop-Up at Honey Butter Dec 12th

One of our amazingly talented chefs, Tameisha Brown, has her own concept called be irie which celebrates her Jamaican heritage through food. As Tameisha says "be irie" essentially means "be alright, feel good" which is exactly how she wants you to feel when eating her crave-worthy dishes.

We are so honored to host her pop-up at HBFC on Monday, December 12 from 5-9 p.m.

She draws inspiration from all the flavors and ingredients of Jamaica and creates an inspired menu featuring Jerk BBQ Wings, Brown Stew Chicken, Curry Goat, and Rasta Pasta (colored like the Rastafarian flag)! She's also gonna serve a pretty tasty cocktail to make the evening even more full of be ire spirit.

Our last pop-up with Monchomoncheo sold out quickly, so we recommend getting there early. :)

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