Pop Up Chicken Shop

I have been a fan since we moved out here almost 2 years ago and they were a “pop up” at the VFW. Their food is quality and the serving sizes are perfect. The new special options are fun and give an awesome variety of new foods to try. The service has always been fast and friendly. If you’re feeling adventurous try out the poltergeist heat level 😏 I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and just recently realized I have never left a review. Pictured is the most recent special; butter chicken which was really good. I think my favorite dish so far has been the kiddo chicken sandwich which was a special with peanut butter and jelly on a chicken sandwich - sounds weird, but it was so delicious 🤤 Definitely one of the best places to eat in BloNo!!

This place is pay for what you get and more. For just 15 bucks, you get a heaping pile of chicken, potatoes, Texas toast, Gouda cheese, and beautifully presented pickles atop. This horseshoe is a staple of the area and not to be missed. The Gouda Mac and Cheese was creamy and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The cheese sauce was the same one as on the horseshoe. The atmosphere was laid-back and friendly, if not a bit dark and airy. The unsweet tea I had came with a flavor bar with peach, raspberry, and strawberry. It was delicious. I would come back if in the mood for some semi-Cajun cooking. Recommend.

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.

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!

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!!! 🥰🥰🥰

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.

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!

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!