How can I go to Northeastern and NOT give this place 5 stars? This place deserves the rating, alma mater locale or not. Many a time as an NU student, Chicken Lou's has had my back. About to study for a tough exam? Pre-study soak your stomach in the fats of a spicy heavyweight TKO with lettuce and tomato ( that's a sub with chicken, bacon, a "heavyweight" amount of honey mustard sauce, hot sauce, american cheese, lettuce, and tomato). Hungover and not sure if you're going to make that 8 am Friday class? Revive your drive with the Breakfast Samp'lou'r (if you were thinking "is it just all the shit associated with breakfast on one sandwich", you're in the right ballpark)! In addition to tried-and-true favorites, one of the best features of this Northeastern establishment is the wealth of its deep cut menu. My personal favorites are the B'Lou'Min Lou Down Under, the Crispy Chicken Fillet, the Lou's Mis Steak, and the Three Ring Circ'Lou. If there's one issue to have with this place, it's the open hours. Seriously, 7 pm is far too early to close on a college campus! Regardless, in an area with so few unique food options, Chicken Lou's is a diamond in the rough; don't bother calling yourself an NEU student if you haven't had the pleasure!
(5)
Kevin D.
It isn't fancy. It won't make you feel healthy. You might need to take a nap after the meal. But it is pretty tasty. I can't really recommend this as a lunch place for adults trying to get work done, but I will say I wish I had had a Chicken Lou's near my dorm when I was in college.
(3)
Harlan K.
I can't believe this holy temple of chicken has such a low Yelp rating. For shame! Chicken Lou's is the ultimate in fast-action, high-calorie, chicken-eating technology. You walk in, order a TKO (with optional spicy or heavyweight tacked on there), pay the nice person at the register, wait your goddamn turn for your sandwich, and then dive headfirst into a state of chicken ecstasy. If you want a salad, this is no safe haven for you, but if you're ready to start living your life like a champ, go to Chicken Lou's, the pride of Northeastern.
(5)
Jennifer P.
I ordered the TKO hoping for a satisfying sandwich, because according to a lot of reviews, it tastes great. I ended up getting overcooked/old-tasting chicken in slightly stale bread and ended up hating my dry sandwich. The spicy fries were fine, nothing special. Overall, really unimpressed and a waste of about 8 dollars.
(2)
Bobby M.
The best. A Northeastern staple for a reason. Southwestern TKO and spicy fries, nothing better.
(5)
Dabney R.
As a college student and born n' bred Southerner, I love Chicken Lou's. Why? Because their food satisfies that deep down craving for bad-for-you-but-oh-so-delicious food in a way few other places can. For a classic, order the heavyweight TKO and spicy fries. Note: the spicy fries aren't actually spicy, they taste like what most other restaurants/grocery stores call seasoned fries and even getting the TKO heavyweight, the chicken will still be dry if you don't ask for at least 2 extra honey mustards and cover your fries and sandwich in even more of that delectable sauce. Note: if you go to Northeastern don't forget to bring your ID to get a tax free meal!
(5)
Abbie K.
My only complaint about Lou's is that they aren't open late enough. The Southwestern TKO is magical. They also do a nice pastrami. I do find that the sub rolls tend to be on the dry side but that's because most of the sandwiches I order get toasted in the oven so that everything is piping hot and melty which makes them a wee bit crumbly (but still delicious). In nice whether the picnic table type things outside are nice to sit at but in inclement weather this place is strictly takeout, no seats, no table service.
(5)
Mallory S.
This review is for the fries! Order fries and share with a friend. They are spicy and more than one person should probably eat. Looking forward to trying more menu options soon - the menu overwhelmed me (so many options)! They take the Level Up!
(4)
Nick F.
Man oh man- chicken lous got me through many rough Saturday mornings. They were recently ranked on the top 25 best campus spots to eat. Go for the TKO for lunch or sex with a smile on a bagel for breakfast.
(5)
Louis M.
Ate here regularly when I was at northeastern. The egg sandwiches are awesome. Went back about seven years after I graduated. Somehow it felt like they still remembered me. I said I was an alum and they asked what my major was in school and what I was doing now and where was I living. You could tell they were genuinely proud of me for getting a college degree from northeastern. Love these guys.
(5)
Tyler K.
They have great hot sandwiches. Try the TKO, it's delicious! It's a little on the pricey side for fast food, but if you're a Northeastern student they take dining dollars from your meal plan and you don't have to pay tax. It's a great place to grab a quick bite.
(4)
Christina R.
Don't you dare go to Subway. Chicken Lou's is the way to go on Northeastern's campus. I'm partial to the T.K.O. (Tom Keady original) with grilled chicken, honey mustard, perfectly melted Swiss cheese and crispy bacon on a nice baguette with a side of spicy fries (which are seasoned, *not actually spicy* or I wouldn't be able to handle them.) They also do a great BLT. The only downside to Chicken Lou's is that it's not open on Sundays for hangover-curing breakfast bagels!
(5)
J F.
Chicken Lou's saved my life! I was going through some rough times in college, but I could always rely on the TKO to be by my side.
(5)
John L.
awesome little breakfast and fast food joint on North astern campus. tasty, inexpensive and quick. plus they have jamming coffee--jumpstart.
(5)
Janssen M.
Back in high school my friends and I would walk to Ruggles from the Fens, passing Chicken Lou's everyday. We didn't start skipping lunch at school and stopping in until shortly after my friend Jeff had a lovely interaction with an employee on break outside of the shack. *walking by Lou's* Jeff: Ugh, that place smells like shit. Employee: HEY! Your HOUSE smells like shit! Jeff: You live in Chicken Lou's? Employee: *laughing* FUCK YOU BUDDY! The next week we ate there and it was great.
(5)
Chris J.
Amazing greasy food that will cure your hangover after one bite. The employees have great character and are always friendly. The Spicy TKO and Spicy Fries is by far my favorite meal to get but to be fair I haven't really had anything else. The food is very reasonably priced too.
(5)
Alex B.
This review only requires 3 letters. If you have been here you know what TKO is and you go back over and over again for it. I have never gotten any other sandwich there. However, I do thoroughly enjoy their spicy fries as well.
(4)
Julie B.
My time at Northeastern has been sprinkled with visits to Chicken Lou's and I've been neither blown away nor disappointed with anything I've gotten. My only problem with the food here is that it's tough to get a "healthy" sandwich and even when I order plain egg whites on whole wheat toast it still feels pretty greasy. I also recently ordered my first TKO and I'm sorry to say it didn't live up to the hype. Maybe the bar was set a bit too high by my friends who rave about this sandwich like it's the best thing they ever ate. This place is not for the anxious and/or claustrophobic. Chicken Lou's is small and just about always filled with people. If you like to peruse a menu for a few minutes before deciding what to order you might as well not waste your time. I definitely always feel rushed when I come in here, and I do NOT like being rushed when I'm ordering food. Still, the food is convenient and pretty good if you know what to expect. Just try to read the menu quickly so you can get in and out before getting yelled at or pushed around. I do need to mention that the spicy fries are a-ma-zing. There is seriously something magical going on there. Get them!
(3)
Britt S.
Though I don't visit it often, Chicken Lou's is the best Northeastern eatery by a landslide. With menu choices like the Cholesterol (bacon, egg & cheese), Sex (sausage, egg & cheese), TKO (chicken, Swiss, bacon & honey mustard), and Naughty Nuggets (fried chicken nugs), this 10x20ft shack that contributes to the American obesity epidemic is family-owned and run with love. No matter how often many similar-looking NU students come through, the staff at Lou's have a knack for remembering familiar faces and their corresponding orders. It's kind of a catch-22, because you're touched by the friendly and personalized service, but then you realize "F$@&, she knows my order. I'm huge!" Their spicy fries are flawless, and their homemade honey mustard sauce receives an A+ rating from even the harshest critics (my friend, Liz, @alwayswinter12, who seeks to produce her own award-winning brand someday). A meal from Lou's stays within the $3-8 range, so you won't break the bank. Also, I must say that Lou's is notorious for being an athlete hangout. So NU freshman girls, if you're seeking a 7-foot basketball player then head on down to Forsyth St. in your skimpiest outfit (kidding. Well, kinda). I will miss Chicken Lou's once I finally graduate, but I won't miss the extra ass jiggle. Warning: DO NOT consume a meal from Chicken Lou's if you A) have something even remotely important to accomplish afterwards B) don't have at least 3 hours set aside for laying and/or napping immediately following consumption C) have a weak stomach and are unable to return home quickly D) plan on working out within 24 hours
(4)
Jeff D.
Straight up traditional greasy spoon. Perfect for a quick bite to eat on campus! And the service is super friendly! P.S. - be sure to get the "spicy" fries...they're just seasoned and well work the extra 50 cents!
(4)
S T.
Spicy Fries. If you haven't tried it its soooo good. It has a kick! I absolutely love it. Very cheap but very good! A bit of advice... know what you want before you reach the counter!
(4)
Michael R.
Crammed into the space of an oversized walk-in closet, Chicken Lou's works some NU magic on the traditional street-corner, lunch/dinner sandwiches and subs. Talk to most any NU student waiting for (or skipping) their next class outside on the white picnic benches and they'll rave about the TKO (Tom Keady Original), which I'll admit is decent. However, the real secret is the Crispy Louscious Deluxe. A piece of crispy fried chicken with marinara, cheese, and - wait for it - BBQ and honey. It's usually an absolute mess to eat, but it's my guilty pleasure and it's just SO DAMN GOOD. Do yourself a favor and get TKO'd. Or grab a Crispy Louscious Deluxe. Or anything else on the menu for that matter -- it's hard to go wrong at Chicken Lou's.
(3)
Kari C.
Chicken Lou's is one of those amazing places that deep down you know doesn't pass a health inspection the first time around. Other food shacks and carts have tried to compete on the Northeastern campus, but all fade away with one bite of the TKO. Back in the day if you didn't know what you want Lou would just order for you. Present day Chicken Lou's just give you a huff of impatience and let the angry customers do the rest. It might be a hike for non-NU kids but SO worth it. Try the USDA's Choice as well as the TKO.
(5)
Maria D.
I have many friends that RAVE about this place. Unfortunately I do not share the same feelings. Everything tastes okay because its made to be as fatty as possible. I always feel sick/disgusting/greasy after eating here, hence, i do not eat here. Every sandwich comes with a complimentary pound of grease. The employees are rude and abrasive. If you don't know their special sandwich names, they treat you like shit!! They kiss the feet of Northeastern athletes and seasoned patrons that eat there for every meal, but no one else. The whole business is completely inefficient. The menu is scattered throughout the extremely tiny inside of what is basically just a kitchen. What makes me even more spiteful towards Chicken Lous is the fact that I have had conversations with employees before it was even opened in the morning, and to no avail, busy or not busy, they still treated us like shit. For a management class, my group and I chose Chicken Lous. We were to observe, analyze, and come up with solutions on how to run their business better. And we basically came to the conclusion that Chicken Lous sucks. The employees were extremely resistant to being interviewed. We had scheduled times to meet with them during off peak hours, and they would rush us out of there as fast as possible. These people all need a slap in the face and their business needs some serious adjustments.
(2)
Shaina P.
Get ready for a grease clot! But make you're decision quick! The line moves fast in this tiny portable room-sized establishment. I wouldn't recommend eating here on a daily basis though. Okay, so here's (was) my every-OTHER daily order from Chicken Lou's: sex on english with spicy sauce. What IS a sex on english, you ask? Sausage egg and cheese of course. AND with spicy sauce (think Frank's Red Hot). A combination to die for (and chances are you will increase your risk of heart attack if eating here).
(4)
Zach Y.
Okay, I get that the idea behind Chicken Lou's is that it's a Northeastern tradition. I've also gotten food from here in a pinch quite a few times. That doesn't make it good, though. Now, don't get me wrong. The sandwiches are not half bad, and if you get the one thing worth getting (a TKO with spicy fries), you won't be disappointed. BUT. The customer service is terrible- no matter how nice you are, they are indifferent and sometimes rude (walk in wearing something that shows you're on a NU sports team, and notice their attitudes change). Also, one sandwich is probably gonna run your cholesterol up 5 or 10 points.
(3)
Patty C.
This place was written up by the health board a few years ago because they left their eggs out overnight, so be aware when ordering eggs and know where the closest toilet is located (student center 3rd floor is a nice spot). Besides that this place is a great spot for a free meal, just stand outside and when they call out something you like go up and grab it. they do not ask for receipts or anything and they always screw up orders. this is because they do not have a paper trail for the chefs, they just go by verbal call outs when u order, too bad for them...excellent for students on a tight budget!
(3)
Sanel S.
Cardboard chicken wrapped inside a Styrofoam bun with motor oil would taste better. I am convinced this place is only in business due to incoming freshmen who don't know any better.
(1)
Mostafa E.
This place is fantastic, all made in front of you. Get the cholesterol, no questions asked.
(5)
James P.
Fantastic place to eat. Delicious for lunch, even better for breakfast. Their ingredients aren't spectacular, but their recipes, selection, and prices more than make up for it. Only thing some people complain about is their service, while expedient, may make you feel unwelcomed, or a second-class citizen for not playing a Northeastern sport. I had to go there for breakfast every day for two months before having a decent conversation with the guy behind the counter. However, if you go there for lunch, you'd get the same result from any place that's that busy. You're lucky they get your order right and out impressively fast. If you want a quick, delicious and out-of-the ordinary lunch (or a great breakfast on the go), come here. If you want a hug, go somewhere else.
(5)
C C.
The first time you go in it's a little stressful you need to learn the lingo to order something. The food is great though and if you've never been order a Heavyweight TKO with spicyfries and an Arizona ice tea. Get napkins You'll do fine.
(5)
Rebecca V.
Just had their grilled chicken salad. It was delicious. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. Would have liked a little less lettuce and more tomatoes or another topping but it filled me up just fine none the less...
(3)
Cindy W.
When I was an NEU student, I had this for lunch as often as I can. I even came here for breakfast. I've been going there for 5 years and even days before my wedding, I made sure i stopped by here to have a bite and celebrate. (I live in San Diego now, so I have to take advantage of eating it whenever I can). I love their cajun fries to go with my popcorn chicken or my perfect chicken sandwich. This isn't a good spot to sit, eat and relax, since there isn't much space for you to sit, but great for on-the-go meals.
(4)
G J J.
Yikes! Subs are sickening here. The bagel was not bad, with peanut butter. Prices are fine. It saves itself from becoming one star as a result.
(2)
Rachel S.
Ohhh, how I long to be one of the NEU kids who is a dedicate Lou's fan... who patiently shivers outside of the tiny shack... a girl who waits for a greasy sandwich...a student willing to show up late to class just to eat chicken covered in cheese wrapped in bacon on a bagel. I really do. I wish that Yelp had some kind off function where I could indicate whether or not I was being sarcastic. Right now, I'm not!! I think the food there is really gross and the people always get mad at me for not knowing the lingo or the cool hustle-bustle system they have going on. But I DON'T!! I appreciate that Northeastern students love Lou's, almost as much as I appreciate the fact that there are other places to get food around campus. Also, they TOTALLY favor jocks.
(2)
Brendan D.
Using some kind of backwards logic I have found that a true test for whether a place is something special is if they don't actually give a shit about your current or future patronage. Generally the places with the highest rate of celerity result in a rushed experience that leaves you with a bitterness towards the whole ordering process you just endured while at the same time grateful to the providers of the delicious meal you now have in hand. Welcome to Chicken Lou's. Perhaps Chicken Lou's staff are the way they are because they have an annually rotating customer base numbering in the thousands. Perhaps it is from being confined to that small shack next to the Cabot cage all day. But maybe, just maybe, it's because they serve the best food on campus and they know it. An inaugural trip to Chicken Lou's is a humbling experience in itself. If you insist on going when it's busy, go with someone who's been. Don't worry that you often aren't even in the door before you are asked for your order. Just yell out what you want. It will get made. Hopefully you have as good of hands as the jocks who you will inevitably be waiting outside with because your food is likely to be airborne at some point during delivery. Food-wise, a Chicken Lou's breakfast sandwich makes the ABP and Dunkin Donuts breakfast sandwiches look like the E-Z Bake oven creations that they are. My lunchtime favorites were the Spicy Lou or the Chicken K'Lou. Always with an order of spicy fries. After 5 years of consumption of these delicacies I've somehow managed to maintain good cholesterol but if I would warn others that they may not fare so well.
(4)
Steven S.
The best food on Northeastern University Campus !! This place is a must for breakfast and lunch.
(5)
George S.
Five stars for nostalgia and five stars for the veggie burger and spicy fries. Now, this was back in 1999 but I'm sure it's still the same. I went back this past winter with family but they were closed for winter break!! I actually remember Lou being there back then...
(5)
Tarah H.
I didn't go to Northeastern. However, a friend that did purported that Chicken Lou's had one of the best greek salads she'd ever had. She escorted me there one fine afternoon. Before entering the shack, she gave me the run down of the rules: Know what you want. Give them your order quickly and precisely. Few to no substitutions or changes. Keep moving. I felt like I was in the episode of Boy Meets World where Cory explains to his date how to order at Chubbies. The salad, while fresh, big and cheap, was really just okay. Not much other than lettuce, a few veggies and a lot of feta. I like my greek salads more balanced. The dressing was good, not too oily. The fries were freshly fried and quite tasty. If you're in the area, it's a solid place to grab lunch (so long as you have somewhere else to eat it, even if it's just the picnic table next to the shack or tables outside/inside the Marino Center), it's just not worth a trek.
(3)
Amy L.
Chicken Lou's serves a heart attack in a bag. Well, a damn tasty heart attack in a bag, anyway. The tiny walk-through kitchen of sorts is constantly inhabited by the staff and a steady flow of Northeastern students, who seem to live on the greasy stuff. I'll admit that it's quite tasty, although I was a bit miffed that they fudged up my order. My sister says that's that's rare, but as I've only been there once, I'll have to go off of that instance. I must also mention that they squirt your sauce directly onto your fries -- honey mustard or ketchup. And, that I choked on my ketchup'ed fries that you eat with a fork. Ketchup stuck in the back of the throat is rather nasty. It burns, I tell you. I'd say, go for the experience, but I wouldn't blame you if you don't make it back in a while ... Chicken Lou's is the kind of stuff that just stays with you.
(3)
Amanda L.
Chicken Lou's is a culinary institution at Northeastern. At all hours of the day you can find at least 20 or 30 Northeastern kids just milling around Chicken Lou's. Let's get the facts straight, Chicken Lou's is not pretty. Chicken Lou's is not healthy. Don't be fooled by the fact that Chicken is in the name. They do everything that is the opposite of healthy. I really truly would go here more often because it's cheap, fast, and quite yummy, but I'd rather wait to have a coronary until I'm at least 30, thanks. But really, you can't call yourself a Northeastern student unless you've been to Chicken Lou's, it's like a rite of passage or something. I've only been a handful of times, because as I said earlier, I like how my heart pumps just fine. But the times that I have been there the food was great. The only negatives I see are the fact that it is artery clogging food, the salads are probably deep fried. You also have to wait outside for your food which would be ok if it wasn't 20 degrees out. The gaggle of Northeastern students can be a bit of a drawback for people who are not affiliated with Northeastern to want to come to Lou's. So to all you freshmen and potential freshman, get your ass to Chicken Lou's now!
(3)
John C.
does chicken lous favors jocks: yes does chicken lous lack space: yes is the CL staff sometimes rude: yes do they f up your order: yes but is the food good: yes. c'mon... i went to NU for 7 years (undergrad and grad) and let me tell you something.. I LOVED getting a SEC on a croissant before class. was it greasy? umm yeah.. when was the last time you ate a non greasy breakfast sandwich? if you like diner food you'll like CL's.. don't go there expecting a healthy meal. it's typical college campus food. the one thing i love about it is that if you come back often they know what you want.. yeah, they do favor jocks but i'm no jock and they were very friendly to me. when they f'up your order they apologize, which is more than anything you'll find at the student center. if you're in a rush to class and there is no line.. you'll be happy with the stop. 3.5 stars
(4)
Dave M.
Breakfast: Cholesterol, Double-Stuffed, on a Bagel, add Ketchup. Delicious, delicious heart attack. Lunch: Heavyweight TKO. Lou's Mistake is good for a change of pace, but why mess with a good thing. They must sell 150 TKO's a day. Know what you want, order quickly when they yell "WHO'S NEXT", or get the hell out of line. If you want to read the entire menu of specialty sandwiches, it'll take you 10 minutes so come back when the line isn't 25 deep and people are already late for class.
(5)
Shaina S.
It took me a year and a half of Northeastern schooling to get me to try this place. The pungent grease stench emanating from it accounts for at least a year of that. But one day, not long ago, I needed a quick breakfast between classes and noticed the lack of line at Chicken Lou's. I passed through the walkway that is the entire place, looking at all the specialty items tacked below the regular menu. I felt lost. I didn't want chicken fingers, fries, or a TKO. I wanted some breakfast. The only things I'd heard of from friends (but couldn't seem to find on the menu) were Sex on a Bagel and Cholesterol. I opted for the latter cause I'm not a sausage fan and I had deduced that that's what the S in SEX represents. I got bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll. It was very fast and pretty good. The employees hurry everyone along at one volume: LOUD. Lots of people I know are in love with this place which builds up the line during lunch time, and I guess I see the appeal. It's Boston in bite-size, right on campus. For quick meals, clever names, and a little bit of attitude, this is your place. ***********EDIT*************** Came back for chicken and fries ("Lou'ke's Fingers?") cause I think that's the point. Deliciously flaky and hot french fries. 5 good, but typical fingers was too much for me so now my co-workers love me even more for sharing. Yums!
(4)
Dave N.
TKO with provolone is one of my favorite sandwiches ever. Loved going to this place for lunch. Your first time going can be intimidating if you dont' know what you're doing (customers and employees get pissed if you don't make up your mind fairly soon).
(5)
Erich W.
If you go to Northeastern you will hear the praises sung to Chicken Lou's almost daily. I am unfortunately not a total convert. This may be because the place was built up so much in my mind. On to the food... The TKO...a campus classic...was good and i suppose great for what it was. But i was honestly expecting this sandwich to make me scream for joy once i bit into it after all the people I've heard talk about it. The egg sandwiches are good, but something is missing. Although well made they are far to bland. Serve up a Sex on Bagel (roll is my personal favorite) with onions and some Frank's Red Hot and they would have the best breakfast around.
(3)
Warren Y.
Drawing from my five years with the university and very often eating at Chicken Lou's... extremely often. First I will point out that I'm still alive, so proof that there is nothing wrong with the food. Some individuals complaining about the grease are under some sort of spell or fantasy that they are walking into Whole Foods quality eatery at the edge of campus. Wake-up! Your stressed and need a shot of fatty foods to slow down that fast paced day. My favorites are the "Cholesterol on a bagel" and "Cheese Burger and make it Stagger". Healthy is for the person who wants to walk the thousand yards away and eat the expensive dainty portions.
(5)
Nate K.
Before there was ABP, Wollston's, Curry or many other places on Huntington Ave in Boston to eat - you had Chicken Lou's! And if you are a student at Northeastern in Boston you know the place ohh so well. This place is a law student's haven - It is open at 6 am serving SEX (Sausage, Egg & Cheese) on a bagel or bun with strong hot coffee, it powers you through lunch with the #1 "catching a train" (chicken sandwich) and keeps you going through the afternoon with spicy fries and chicken fingers. In addition, Lou's has a wide array of sandwiches that are ALL UNHEALTHY BUT OH SO GOOD! Thank God the student gym is right across the street. The place looks like an old garage, but you will always see people waiting outside for their chicken lou's! Insiders tip - try the chicken tender sub with chilli, cheese and onions. It rocks!
(5)
S B.
You can get anything you want here, and don't have to order poisonous over-fried stuff if you don't want it. It's definitely drinkin' food, but unfortunately it's not open late enough to really be good for that. I only gave three stars because they forget your order a lot since it's traditional "yell-out and hope the chefs hear the person taking the order" style. The feta p'lou salad is dense and satisfying. It's my favorite. The steak and cheese is a little weird... not the best and a little sweet, and I haven't tried the TKO or any of that stuff.
(3)
Megan M.
Mmmm, spicy fries. I'm getting hungry just writing this. I haven't had too many things on the menu, but the veggie burger with spicy sauce, grilled cheese, and spicy fries are delish. The coffee is surprisingly good. The people that run this place are even better than the food. Yes, they are abrupt, but in a nice way. I'm always amazed when I get my food because it seems so unorganized, but they really know what they're doing. And how about those huge pieces of cake?
(3)
Matt G.
just forgot how much i missed this place. it's almost been five years ! wtf ! want you inside me now !!!!
(5)
Lena G.
Lunch on the run couldn't be better. Not the healthiest place to eat, but the prices are affordable and items very tasty. The turkey club is to die for, its a "real" sandwich, way better than I've had at other establishments. I also recommend the naughty chicken, spicy fries, and onion rings. Their breakfast sandwiches are also yummy!
(5)
Chirag P.
This is not a place to stroll in not knowing what you want, or you'll back up the line and annoy both the employees and the people in line. If you want to learn what they have, I would go during dead hours or find a menu online or something. Good stuff!
(3)
michael m.
Eating unhealthy never tasted so good. This place serves things up with a tremendous amount of grease, which is great on those days where you're trying to burn through class on a hangover. Everything has a cute little nickname (Sausage Egg & Cheese is a SEX, Bacon Egg & Cheese is a Cholesterol, TKO is a grilled chicken sandwich, etc). My favorite is what my friends and I call the "heart attack" -- a doublestuffed (double the food) cholesterol on a bagel. It will taste great, but you can feel your arteries and heart struggling to pump out all the garbage you just put in :] The only downside is the line. During prime times (lunch, between classes) this place can be mobbed. Either skip out in the middle of class, or expect to be waiting for a while. And if its raining, expect to get soaked while waiting for your food outside.
(4)
Matt D.
One word: TKO Just get it, seriously... it's fantastic. Chicken Lou's is a cool place overall. Relatively fast service at any time other than 11am-3pm (prime class time around Northeastern). If its a rainy day, be prepared to stand outside in the rain while waiting for the guy sporting a mullet and a Van Halen t-shirt to toss you your sandwich from 10 feet away. Theres very little room inside and it definitely can get a bit crowded. This place is cheap, fast, convenient, and terribly unhealthy - it basically screams 'college'. Don't go here if you're looking for any sort of 'healthy choices'. You won't shed pounds, you'll shed years off your life. You'd probably waste them anyways, so eat a TKO.
(4)
Matthew M.
I have to explain to you why I give lou's four stars because, I admit, I think alot of the things on the menu are really pretty bland and unimpressive, but if you order the right thing you're in heaven. Lou's makes the best BLT's I've ever had. Seriously. It's probably the shredded lettuce and extra mayonnaise that does it. Order a BLT with spicy fries (this is mandatory folks) on the side and you're in five-star territory. Order anything else and I'm not responsible for what you wind up with. Update: I tried the "TKO" and discovered that it's even better than the BLT (it's grilled chicken and bacon on a toasted sub roll with swiss cheese and honey mustard). Tons of grease, sure enough, but every now and then it's ok to indulge, right?
(4)
Meg B.
I recently went to Chicken Lou's and tried this TKO sandwich that makes it into most of these reviews and yes, it was quite good. I'm not suggesting that you should trek your way to Northeastern to try it but if you're in the area, I'm sure you will be pleased and the prices are reasonable.
(4)
michael c.
overall this place is pretty good, and i will keep eating here. they have a great menu with lots of options other than chicken sandwiches, but i'd stick with the chicken. i made the mistake of trying the tub o b'lou, which is hot pastrami, bacon, and bleu cheese. the pastrami was not hot, of particularly flavorful. there was a lone strip of undercooked bacon. the blue cheese was not very good, and there was a slice of unmelted swiss cheese under everything, mocking my lukewarm "hot pastrami" for not being able to cause said cheese to melt. that being said, the chicken is delicious. the tko, featuring baked, breaded chicken, bacon, cheese, and honey mustard is excellent, albeit artery-clogging. the baked chicken is always moist and well-seasoned. the honey mustard, which im told is homemade, is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. bacon. its always been fully cooked on my tko. the food is usually out fast, and the staff, while often curt, seem quite friendly with regulars.
(3)
Sarah S.
Maybe its just local pride, since Chicken Lou's' is right across from my school, but I love it. sure I cant eat there often or I would be coated in grease and weigh 500 pounds, but that's not the point. The point is its cheap, good food (Yay for Lou's Chicken Fingers and Spicy Fries!), fast service (they are SO on the ball there and remember what everyone orders), and you cant beat the location for convenience.
(4)
Ryan A.
Extremely overrated. I've heard that it used to *actually* be good when the real Chicken Lou was alive.
(1)
Lisa R.
Certainly a Northeastern tradition at this point, Chicken Lous is a happy hole in the wall shack of goodness. The people who work there are very nice and accomodating if they know you. If they don't, I suggest you GET to know them. There is no "menu" but cute aptly named sandwhich cards pasted along wall of the shack. Ordering consists of screaming out what you want as you step in the door before being pushed to the cashier to pay, only to be pushed out the other side to wait for your order. All treasures require a little effort, right? For breakfast, I love the Sex on a Bagel (sausage egg and cheese) and for lunch you can't go wrong with Naughty Nuggets or their infamous TKO. The spicy fries are amazing, but make sure you tell them you want them spicy! The regular fries cannot compare. If you want something done a little differently, they are extremely flexible and will make you whatever you want as long as they have the ingredients (something little known among the Northeastern community). This delicious greasy food is worthy of the heart attack that is sure to follow.
(4)
Chris M.
This place was named the "Best eatery on campus", which got my hopes up. Really, it's just ok. I like the very casual, neighborhoody atmosphere inside, but the sandwiches and other stuff are like what you would find at a typical average pizza place. Lots of the chicken on the sandwiches seems like it was just frozen crappy chicken patties that they threw in a deep fryer and then put on your sandwich. After eating here, I realized that the only other places to eat on campus are Wendy's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and the shitty Chartwells food service, so obviously, it wins by default. Cheap, if nothing else.
(3)
Sarah A.
Mmmmmm. This place is good. It's in sort of this sort of shack structure just off of Huntington Avenue very central to the Northeastern. The interior of the place is a little strange and not the cleanest. There are random hand-made signs advertising all their finest meals and, my personal favorite, an old pain reliver dispenser with no pain relivers tacked up on the wall behind the counter. Point being, don't come here expecting fine dining or great atmosphere. Now, for the glory that is the food. Everything has cute little nicknames. A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich is called a cholesterol. A sausage, egg and cheese sandwich is called sex. Yes, that's sex, S-E-X. I was a little shocked the first time I came here when some HOT law student-type walked in and hollered out that he wanted SEX on a bagel (mmm......but on a bagel?). These breakfast sandwiches are my absolute favorites and a perfect for those mornings when you are starving and need some giant 500 calorie breakfast. Come here if you are hungry! Do not come here if you are dieting! This place is a great alternative to the greasy breakfasts at McDonald's and Burger King because the food is not real processed and not as greasy. The eggs are real eggs not egg substitute. It's mad good. Trust me.
(4)
Jeff M.
If you are watching your figure stay the hell away from chicken lou's. If you love greasy food and deep fried treats this is your mecca. The breakfast sandwhiches can cure any hangover and the spicy fries are simply the shiznaz. There is also a sense of community, family, and history when you are there, even though you are only inside for about 4 minutes.
(4)
Vijay N.
Went there for lunch with some colleagues. It's literally a little building on the edge of Northeastern's campus with NO signs outside! I would have walked right past it if my friend didn't know where it was. I'm a sucker for places like this, but don't be expecting gourmet food...solid hot sandwiches, GREAT spicy fries, and friendly service. I had the TKO sandwich with chicken, bacon, melted swiss, and honey mustard...YUM. I will be going back for a quick lunch to see what else they've got.
(3)
Dylan C.
I'm in my 4th year at Northeastern and I've only ate here once. I had to wait a mad long time (ended up being 15 min. late for a class) didn't even get what I ordered, and what I did get (a soggy sub made of questionable ingredients) was disgusting. I took one bite and threw it away in the trash right out side. F this place... I means an F for this place.
(1)
one guy's v.
Are you new on the Northeastern Campus? If not, you probably won't need this review. If you are---and you enjoy being exposed to the most hearty, tasty but not super healthy or trendy food---go at once to chicken lou's. Every college has or should have a place like this--like the hot truck at cornell---or how the Tasty used to be for Harvard--wholesome greasy yum. Enjoy.
(5)
Jim W.
A classic little place on Forsyth Street. Food is good and probably not good for you, but that's the fun in it. Sandwiches like the Chicken Cordon Lou are great! SPICY FRIES!!!!!
(5)
Kirsten J.
Ooooh, can I get an 'Amen' for Chicken Lou's? Is anyone around who remembers the actual Lou? Anyway, this family run business sure knows how to cater to hungry huskies - especially ones with hangovers. The food names (cholesterol on a bagel with heart burn) are funny, and the staff is always friendly. Don't you DARE leave without getting spicy fries!
(5)
Mike A.
Personal favorite here is the BLT. For a tiny little place they make a ton of different things. Prices aren't much cheaper than nearby places but it is convenient and full of character.
(3)
tracy b.
yes, i remember the actual lou very well (i graduated in 2001). i would give anything to walk in there and have him yell "what do you want?!" just one more time. it was nearly always a #1 and spicy fries for me. yum. i've had it a few times since leaving nu--not the same without lou, but always familiar, nostalgic, tasty, and most definitely not healthy. if you want organic, not-fried foods and staff that waits patiently while you stand around with your thumb up your ass, you should probably find someplace else. more spicy fries for the rest of us:)
(5)
So S.
Favorite for poor NU students. Small take-out joint. Only go here the spicy fries. Everything else is ok. Good if you around and just want a quick bite. Steak and cheese is not good. Price is actually not as cheap as you would think for poor quality food. Better sandwiches at same prices steak and cheese either at Cappy's or University House of Pizza.
(2)
Jessica N.
This place is a favorite among students at Northeastern. I for one, don't really understand. They are good for a quick bite to eat, but that's it. It is a small, walk-through type place that is very crowded. The staff is nice, but often stern and intimidating. The food is pretty tasty, but everything is pretty bad for you...greasy! The spicy fries are really good though! They have typical American fare: sandwiches, burgers, dogs, fries, breakfast, etc, but they do have a very wide selection. The prices are cheap.
(3)
Steven S.
Amazing !!!!! Everything is Amazing !!!!! Best part of the neighborhood is Chicken Lou's !!!! YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE
(5)
Peter C.
I love this place. Great food, great service that epitomizes the local culture. The TKO, Southwestern and Sex on a Bagel are fantastic. Good fries too. The only disappointment was the BBQ pork sandwich-not a traditional southern BBQ sandwich at all. But going to Boston for BBQ is like going to Memphis for lobster-why do it? Get a big sandwich, load it up in sauce, banter with the staff and enjoy this local treasure.
(4)
Anirudha B.
Probably the best breakfast food around Northeastern! Their best sub is easily the TKO! The pulled pork is great too! Oh and do out their MINT iced tea on a sunny day, it's brilliantly refreshing!
(5)
Nancy H.
Okay, I admit. The TKO was pretty damn good. Even though there was a measly limp slice of sad looking bacon that I found in my other half of sub that I left to finish later (SURPRISE), I thoroughly enjoyed the soft crunch of the bread, the heavy weight of homemade honey mustard sauce, and of course the chicken pieces that were barely breaded. At some point though I thought I was eating chicken salad. Yet, for some reason, even though I can't necessarily wax poetry about this sub I have to say it's something I would definitely eat again. Despite the possibility of getting your order mixed up and not getting a decent ratio of length of bacon to length of sub, the guy who takes your orders just has that hair cut that makes you want to see him again and the way the sub tastes in your mouth as a phalli*....okay, anyways folks, next time it's time to try a heavyweight southwestern TKO.
(3)
Jason S.
Attended NU a while back and had the opportunity to try it for the first time since then last year and it has not changed a bit, other than Lou not being there barking at NU students. Cheap eats for the NU crowd, absurd combos of flavors in pretty much any makeup you can imagine but amid all of that, try a chicken n cheese sandwich (on kaiser) for the best of simplicity and goodness and then you can venture into their Lou creations. And then, if it's nice out, you can take your sandwich over to the Christian Science Building area just down Huntington Ave and pull up a seat and enjoy (there used to be a reflecting pool there).
(5)
Bobby N.
The Southwestern TKO was sloppy and exquisite. Not too spicy, but real saucy. Probably the best toasted sub I've had in a long time. They also have good Blow Pops.
(5)
Kurt S.
Made a point of stopping at Chicken Lou's when I was in town visiting. Back in college I'd eat two meals here a day. My old favorites were #1 add hot sauce and blue cheese, spicy lou add blue cheese and lous misteak. This time I got the spicy lou add blue cheese. It was as good as I remembered it.
(4)
Justin K.
If only I know the lingo I could order more. Great lunch place. Small coin. Chicken cordon lou is my usual with spicy cheese fry.
(4)
Max G.
Best food on or near campus. I always go for a spicy heavyweight (well done cuz I like it crispy!). The staff are pretty nice once you get to know them. I also just love the feel of the place, a sandwich shack! The breakfast sandwiches are all really good too.
(4)
Rana A.
I love this place, people over there give me energy and they are so friendly. The sandwiches are the best in campus.Specially the Lou's hot dog is very good.
(5)
jeremy f.
My days at the Northeastern's law school have been filled with many items from Chicken Lou's (probably too many for my health). But there just isn't a better place in the Northeastern area. A lot of people may go to ABP across the street, but I prefer my food to come from a place less sterile, and I don't like to hear Christmas music at every time of year (or at least it seems like it!). If you go to Chicken Lou's, don't expect someone to hold your hand through the ordering process. If the people in front of you have ordered, just yell your order to the back - someone will hear it and repeat it via shouting. This is all a part of the Chicken Lou's charm. And you'd better have a good idea of what you want, because you can't read the whole menu by the time you order. So take my advice: order a TKO and spicy fries. The TKO is by far one of the best sandwiches I've had in Boston, and the spicy fries never let me down. Be prepared to wait a bit for the TKO, but you'll know it was worth it once you take your first bite.
(4)
Jesse B.
Other than being somewhat pricey, Chicken Lou's is by far my favorite place to eat in Boston. There's nothing more satisfying than biting into a freshly cooked Heavyweight T.K.O. mmmmmm, I'm going to get one right now.....
(5)
Jen P.
This family owned fast food joint is my favorite artery clogging restuarant. It is great for picking up something quick between classes since its right in the middle of the NU campus. My favorites are the chicken balls (popcorn chicken), the cholesterol (bacon egg and cheese on bagel) and their fries of course! And yes! I do remember the actual Chicken Lou! He was always happy and ready to make whatever you wanted. His family keeps his spirit alive with their friendliness and actively support Northeastern Athletics.
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Ed M.
How can I go to Northeastern and NOT give this place 5 stars? This place deserves the rating, alma mater locale or not. Many a time as an NU student, Chicken Lou's has had my back. About to study for a tough exam? Pre-study soak your stomach in the fats of a spicy heavyweight TKO with lettuce and tomato ( that's a sub with chicken, bacon, a "heavyweight" amount of honey mustard sauce, hot sauce, american cheese, lettuce, and tomato). Hungover and not sure if you're going to make that 8 am Friday class? Revive your drive with the Breakfast Samp'lou'r (if you were thinking "is it just all the shit associated with breakfast on one sandwich", you're in the right ballpark)! In addition to tried-and-true favorites, one of the best features of this Northeastern establishment is the wealth of its deep cut menu. My personal favorites are the B'Lou'Min Lou Down Under, the Crispy Chicken Fillet, the Lou's Mis Steak, and the Three Ring Circ'Lou. If there's one issue to have with this place, it's the open hours. Seriously, 7 pm is far too early to close on a college campus! Regardless, in an area with so few unique food options, Chicken Lou's is a diamond in the rough; don't bother calling yourself an NEU student if you haven't had the pleasure!
(5)Kevin D.
It isn't fancy. It won't make you feel healthy. You might need to take a nap after the meal. But it is pretty tasty. I can't really recommend this as a lunch place for adults trying to get work done, but I will say I wish I had had a Chicken Lou's near my dorm when I was in college.
(3)Harlan K.
I can't believe this holy temple of chicken has such a low Yelp rating. For shame! Chicken Lou's is the ultimate in fast-action, high-calorie, chicken-eating technology. You walk in, order a TKO (with optional spicy or heavyweight tacked on there), pay the nice person at the register, wait your goddamn turn for your sandwich, and then dive headfirst into a state of chicken ecstasy. If you want a salad, this is no safe haven for you, but if you're ready to start living your life like a champ, go to Chicken Lou's, the pride of Northeastern.
(5)Jennifer P.
I ordered the TKO hoping for a satisfying sandwich, because according to a lot of reviews, it tastes great. I ended up getting overcooked/old-tasting chicken in slightly stale bread and ended up hating my dry sandwich. The spicy fries were fine, nothing special. Overall, really unimpressed and a waste of about 8 dollars.
(2)Bobby M.
The best. A Northeastern staple for a reason. Southwestern TKO and spicy fries, nothing better.
(5)Dabney R.
As a college student and born n' bred Southerner, I love Chicken Lou's. Why? Because their food satisfies that deep down craving for bad-for-you-but-oh-so-delicious food in a way few other places can. For a classic, order the heavyweight TKO and spicy fries. Note: the spicy fries aren't actually spicy, they taste like what most other restaurants/grocery stores call seasoned fries and even getting the TKO heavyweight, the chicken will still be dry if you don't ask for at least 2 extra honey mustards and cover your fries and sandwich in even more of that delectable sauce. Note: if you go to Northeastern don't forget to bring your ID to get a tax free meal!
(5)Abbie K.
My only complaint about Lou's is that they aren't open late enough. The Southwestern TKO is magical. They also do a nice pastrami. I do find that the sub rolls tend to be on the dry side but that's because most of the sandwiches I order get toasted in the oven so that everything is piping hot and melty which makes them a wee bit crumbly (but still delicious). In nice whether the picnic table type things outside are nice to sit at but in inclement weather this place is strictly takeout, no seats, no table service.
(5)Mallory S.
This review is for the fries! Order fries and share with a friend. They are spicy and more than one person should probably eat. Looking forward to trying more menu options soon - the menu overwhelmed me (so many options)! They take the Level Up!
(4)Nick F.
Man oh man- chicken lous got me through many rough Saturday mornings. They were recently ranked on the top 25 best campus spots to eat. Go for the TKO for lunch or sex with a smile on a bagel for breakfast.
(5)Louis M.
Ate here regularly when I was at northeastern. The egg sandwiches are awesome. Went back about seven years after I graduated. Somehow it felt like they still remembered me. I said I was an alum and they asked what my major was in school and what I was doing now and where was I living. You could tell they were genuinely proud of me for getting a college degree from northeastern. Love these guys.
(5)Tyler K.
They have great hot sandwiches. Try the TKO, it's delicious! It's a little on the pricey side for fast food, but if you're a Northeastern student they take dining dollars from your meal plan and you don't have to pay tax. It's a great place to grab a quick bite.
(4)Christina R.
Don't you dare go to Subway. Chicken Lou's is the way to go on Northeastern's campus. I'm partial to the T.K.O. (Tom Keady original) with grilled chicken, honey mustard, perfectly melted Swiss cheese and crispy bacon on a nice baguette with a side of spicy fries (which are seasoned, *not actually spicy* or I wouldn't be able to handle them.) They also do a great BLT. The only downside to Chicken Lou's is that it's not open on Sundays for hangover-curing breakfast bagels!
(5)J F.
Chicken Lou's saved my life! I was going through some rough times in college, but I could always rely on the TKO to be by my side.
(5)John L.
awesome little breakfast and fast food joint on North astern campus. tasty, inexpensive and quick. plus they have jamming coffee--jumpstart.
(5)Janssen M.
Back in high school my friends and I would walk to Ruggles from the Fens, passing Chicken Lou's everyday. We didn't start skipping lunch at school and stopping in until shortly after my friend Jeff had a lovely interaction with an employee on break outside of the shack. *walking by Lou's* Jeff: Ugh, that place smells like shit. Employee: HEY! Your HOUSE smells like shit! Jeff: You live in Chicken Lou's? Employee: *laughing* FUCK YOU BUDDY! The next week we ate there and it was great.
(5)Chris J.
Amazing greasy food that will cure your hangover after one bite. The employees have great character and are always friendly. The Spicy TKO and Spicy Fries is by far my favorite meal to get but to be fair I haven't really had anything else. The food is very reasonably priced too.
(5)Alex B.
This review only requires 3 letters. If you have been here you know what TKO is and you go back over and over again for it. I have never gotten any other sandwich there. However, I do thoroughly enjoy their spicy fries as well.
(4)Julie B.
My time at Northeastern has been sprinkled with visits to Chicken Lou's and I've been neither blown away nor disappointed with anything I've gotten. My only problem with the food here is that it's tough to get a "healthy" sandwich and even when I order plain egg whites on whole wheat toast it still feels pretty greasy. I also recently ordered my first TKO and I'm sorry to say it didn't live up to the hype. Maybe the bar was set a bit too high by my friends who rave about this sandwich like it's the best thing they ever ate. This place is not for the anxious and/or claustrophobic. Chicken Lou's is small and just about always filled with people. If you like to peruse a menu for a few minutes before deciding what to order you might as well not waste your time. I definitely always feel rushed when I come in here, and I do NOT like being rushed when I'm ordering food. Still, the food is convenient and pretty good if you know what to expect. Just try to read the menu quickly so you can get in and out before getting yelled at or pushed around. I do need to mention that the spicy fries are a-ma-zing. There is seriously something magical going on there. Get them!
(3)Britt S.
Though I don't visit it often, Chicken Lou's is the best Northeastern eatery by a landslide. With menu choices like the Cholesterol (bacon, egg & cheese), Sex (sausage, egg & cheese), TKO (chicken, Swiss, bacon & honey mustard), and Naughty Nuggets (fried chicken nugs), this 10x20ft shack that contributes to the American obesity epidemic is family-owned and run with love. No matter how often many similar-looking NU students come through, the staff at Lou's have a knack for remembering familiar faces and their corresponding orders. It's kind of a catch-22, because you're touched by the friendly and personalized service, but then you realize "F$@&, she knows my order. I'm huge!" Their spicy fries are flawless, and their homemade honey mustard sauce receives an A+ rating from even the harshest critics (my friend, Liz, @alwayswinter12, who seeks to produce her own award-winning brand someday). A meal from Lou's stays within the $3-8 range, so you won't break the bank. Also, I must say that Lou's is notorious for being an athlete hangout. So NU freshman girls, if you're seeking a 7-foot basketball player then head on down to Forsyth St. in your skimpiest outfit (kidding. Well, kinda). I will miss Chicken Lou's once I finally graduate, but I won't miss the extra ass jiggle. Warning: DO NOT consume a meal from Chicken Lou's if you A) have something even remotely important to accomplish afterwards B) don't have at least 3 hours set aside for laying and/or napping immediately following consumption C) have a weak stomach and are unable to return home quickly D) plan on working out within 24 hours
(4)Jeff D.
Straight up traditional greasy spoon. Perfect for a quick bite to eat on campus! And the service is super friendly! P.S. - be sure to get the "spicy" fries...they're just seasoned and well work the extra 50 cents!
(4)S T.
Spicy Fries. If you haven't tried it its soooo good. It has a kick! I absolutely love it. Very cheap but very good! A bit of advice... know what you want before you reach the counter!
(4)Michael R.
Crammed into the space of an oversized walk-in closet, Chicken Lou's works some NU magic on the traditional street-corner, lunch/dinner sandwiches and subs. Talk to most any NU student waiting for (or skipping) their next class outside on the white picnic benches and they'll rave about the TKO (Tom Keady Original), which I'll admit is decent. However, the real secret is the Crispy Louscious Deluxe. A piece of crispy fried chicken with marinara, cheese, and - wait for it - BBQ and honey. It's usually an absolute mess to eat, but it's my guilty pleasure and it's just SO DAMN GOOD. Do yourself a favor and get TKO'd. Or grab a Crispy Louscious Deluxe. Or anything else on the menu for that matter -- it's hard to go wrong at Chicken Lou's.
(3)Kari C.
Chicken Lou's is one of those amazing places that deep down you know doesn't pass a health inspection the first time around. Other food shacks and carts have tried to compete on the Northeastern campus, but all fade away with one bite of the TKO. Back in the day if you didn't know what you want Lou would just order for you. Present day Chicken Lou's just give you a huff of impatience and let the angry customers do the rest. It might be a hike for non-NU kids but SO worth it. Try the USDA's Choice as well as the TKO.
(5)Maria D.
I have many friends that RAVE about this place. Unfortunately I do not share the same feelings. Everything tastes okay because its made to be as fatty as possible. I always feel sick/disgusting/greasy after eating here, hence, i do not eat here. Every sandwich comes with a complimentary pound of grease. The employees are rude and abrasive. If you don't know their special sandwich names, they treat you like shit!! They kiss the feet of Northeastern athletes and seasoned patrons that eat there for every meal, but no one else. The whole business is completely inefficient. The menu is scattered throughout the extremely tiny inside of what is basically just a kitchen. What makes me even more spiteful towards Chicken Lous is the fact that I have had conversations with employees before it was even opened in the morning, and to no avail, busy or not busy, they still treated us like shit. For a management class, my group and I chose Chicken Lous. We were to observe, analyze, and come up with solutions on how to run their business better. And we basically came to the conclusion that Chicken Lous sucks. The employees were extremely resistant to being interviewed. We had scheduled times to meet with them during off peak hours, and they would rush us out of there as fast as possible. These people all need a slap in the face and their business needs some serious adjustments.
(2)Shaina P.
Get ready for a grease clot! But make you're decision quick! The line moves fast in this tiny portable room-sized establishment. I wouldn't recommend eating here on a daily basis though. Okay, so here's (was) my every-OTHER daily order from Chicken Lou's: sex on english with spicy sauce. What IS a sex on english, you ask? Sausage egg and cheese of course. AND with spicy sauce (think Frank's Red Hot). A combination to die for (and chances are you will increase your risk of heart attack if eating here).
(4)Zach Y.
Okay, I get that the idea behind Chicken Lou's is that it's a Northeastern tradition. I've also gotten food from here in a pinch quite a few times. That doesn't make it good, though. Now, don't get me wrong. The sandwiches are not half bad, and if you get the one thing worth getting (a TKO with spicy fries), you won't be disappointed. BUT. The customer service is terrible- no matter how nice you are, they are indifferent and sometimes rude (walk in wearing something that shows you're on a NU sports team, and notice their attitudes change). Also, one sandwich is probably gonna run your cholesterol up 5 or 10 points.
(3)Patty C.
This place was written up by the health board a few years ago because they left their eggs out overnight, so be aware when ordering eggs and know where the closest toilet is located (student center 3rd floor is a nice spot). Besides that this place is a great spot for a free meal, just stand outside and when they call out something you like go up and grab it. they do not ask for receipts or anything and they always screw up orders. this is because they do not have a paper trail for the chefs, they just go by verbal call outs when u order, too bad for them...excellent for students on a tight budget!
(3)Sanel S.
Cardboard chicken wrapped inside a Styrofoam bun with motor oil would taste better. I am convinced this place is only in business due to incoming freshmen who don't know any better.
(1)Mostafa E.
This place is fantastic, all made in front of you. Get the cholesterol, no questions asked.
(5)James P.
Fantastic place to eat. Delicious for lunch, even better for breakfast. Their ingredients aren't spectacular, but their recipes, selection, and prices more than make up for it. Only thing some people complain about is their service, while expedient, may make you feel unwelcomed, or a second-class citizen for not playing a Northeastern sport. I had to go there for breakfast every day for two months before having a decent conversation with the guy behind the counter. However, if you go there for lunch, you'd get the same result from any place that's that busy. You're lucky they get your order right and out impressively fast. If you want a quick, delicious and out-of-the ordinary lunch (or a great breakfast on the go), come here. If you want a hug, go somewhere else.
(5)C C.
The first time you go in it's a little stressful you need to learn the lingo to order something. The food is great though and if you've never been order a Heavyweight TKO with spicyfries and an Arizona ice tea. Get napkins You'll do fine.
(5)Rebecca V.
Just had their grilled chicken salad. It was delicious. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. Would have liked a little less lettuce and more tomatoes or another topping but it filled me up just fine none the less...
(3)Cindy W.
When I was an NEU student, I had this for lunch as often as I can. I even came here for breakfast. I've been going there for 5 years and even days before my wedding, I made sure i stopped by here to have a bite and celebrate. (I live in San Diego now, so I have to take advantage of eating it whenever I can). I love their cajun fries to go with my popcorn chicken or my perfect chicken sandwich. This isn't a good spot to sit, eat and relax, since there isn't much space for you to sit, but great for on-the-go meals.
(4)G J J.
Yikes! Subs are sickening here. The bagel was not bad, with peanut butter. Prices are fine. It saves itself from becoming one star as a result.
(2)Rachel S.
Ohhh, how I long to be one of the NEU kids who is a dedicate Lou's fan... who patiently shivers outside of the tiny shack... a girl who waits for a greasy sandwich...a student willing to show up late to class just to eat chicken covered in cheese wrapped in bacon on a bagel. I really do. I wish that Yelp had some kind off function where I could indicate whether or not I was being sarcastic. Right now, I'm not!! I think the food there is really gross and the people always get mad at me for not knowing the lingo or the cool hustle-bustle system they have going on. But I DON'T!! I appreciate that Northeastern students love Lou's, almost as much as I appreciate the fact that there are other places to get food around campus. Also, they TOTALLY favor jocks.
(2)Brendan D.
Using some kind of backwards logic I have found that a true test for whether a place is something special is if they don't actually give a shit about your current or future patronage. Generally the places with the highest rate of celerity result in a rushed experience that leaves you with a bitterness towards the whole ordering process you just endured while at the same time grateful to the providers of the delicious meal you now have in hand. Welcome to Chicken Lou's. Perhaps Chicken Lou's staff are the way they are because they have an annually rotating customer base numbering in the thousands. Perhaps it is from being confined to that small shack next to the Cabot cage all day. But maybe, just maybe, it's because they serve the best food on campus and they know it. An inaugural trip to Chicken Lou's is a humbling experience in itself. If you insist on going when it's busy, go with someone who's been. Don't worry that you often aren't even in the door before you are asked for your order. Just yell out what you want. It will get made. Hopefully you have as good of hands as the jocks who you will inevitably be waiting outside with because your food is likely to be airborne at some point during delivery. Food-wise, a Chicken Lou's breakfast sandwich makes the ABP and Dunkin Donuts breakfast sandwiches look like the E-Z Bake oven creations that they are. My lunchtime favorites were the Spicy Lou or the Chicken K'Lou. Always with an order of spicy fries. After 5 years of consumption of these delicacies I've somehow managed to maintain good cholesterol but if I would warn others that they may not fare so well.
(4)Steven S.
The best food on Northeastern University Campus !! This place is a must for breakfast and lunch.
(5)George S.
Five stars for nostalgia and five stars for the veggie burger and spicy fries. Now, this was back in 1999 but I'm sure it's still the same. I went back this past winter with family but they were closed for winter break!! I actually remember Lou being there back then...
(5)Tarah H.
I didn't go to Northeastern. However, a friend that did purported that Chicken Lou's had one of the best greek salads she'd ever had. She escorted me there one fine afternoon. Before entering the shack, she gave me the run down of the rules: Know what you want. Give them your order quickly and precisely. Few to no substitutions or changes. Keep moving. I felt like I was in the episode of Boy Meets World where Cory explains to his date how to order at Chubbies. The salad, while fresh, big and cheap, was really just okay. Not much other than lettuce, a few veggies and a lot of feta. I like my greek salads more balanced. The dressing was good, not too oily. The fries were freshly fried and quite tasty. If you're in the area, it's a solid place to grab lunch (so long as you have somewhere else to eat it, even if it's just the picnic table next to the shack or tables outside/inside the Marino Center), it's just not worth a trek.
(3)Amy L.
Chicken Lou's serves a heart attack in a bag. Well, a damn tasty heart attack in a bag, anyway. The tiny walk-through kitchen of sorts is constantly inhabited by the staff and a steady flow of Northeastern students, who seem to live on the greasy stuff. I'll admit that it's quite tasty, although I was a bit miffed that they fudged up my order. My sister says that's that's rare, but as I've only been there once, I'll have to go off of that instance. I must also mention that they squirt your sauce directly onto your fries -- honey mustard or ketchup. And, that I choked on my ketchup'ed fries that you eat with a fork. Ketchup stuck in the back of the throat is rather nasty. It burns, I tell you. I'd say, go for the experience, but I wouldn't blame you if you don't make it back in a while ... Chicken Lou's is the kind of stuff that just stays with you.
(3)Amanda L.
Chicken Lou's is a culinary institution at Northeastern. At all hours of the day you can find at least 20 or 30 Northeastern kids just milling around Chicken Lou's. Let's get the facts straight, Chicken Lou's is not pretty. Chicken Lou's is not healthy. Don't be fooled by the fact that Chicken is in the name. They do everything that is the opposite of healthy. I really truly would go here more often because it's cheap, fast, and quite yummy, but I'd rather wait to have a coronary until I'm at least 30, thanks. But really, you can't call yourself a Northeastern student unless you've been to Chicken Lou's, it's like a rite of passage or something. I've only been a handful of times, because as I said earlier, I like how my heart pumps just fine. But the times that I have been there the food was great. The only negatives I see are the fact that it is artery clogging food, the salads are probably deep fried. You also have to wait outside for your food which would be ok if it wasn't 20 degrees out. The gaggle of Northeastern students can be a bit of a drawback for people who are not affiliated with Northeastern to want to come to Lou's. So to all you freshmen and potential freshman, get your ass to Chicken Lou's now!
(3)John C.
does chicken lous favors jocks: yes does chicken lous lack space: yes is the CL staff sometimes rude: yes do they f up your order: yes but is the food good: yes. c'mon... i went to NU for 7 years (undergrad and grad) and let me tell you something.. I LOVED getting a SEC on a croissant before class. was it greasy? umm yeah.. when was the last time you ate a non greasy breakfast sandwich? if you like diner food you'll like CL's.. don't go there expecting a healthy meal. it's typical college campus food. the one thing i love about it is that if you come back often they know what you want.. yeah, they do favor jocks but i'm no jock and they were very friendly to me. when they f'up your order they apologize, which is more than anything you'll find at the student center. if you're in a rush to class and there is no line.. you'll be happy with the stop. 3.5 stars
(4)Dave M.
Breakfast: Cholesterol, Double-Stuffed, on a Bagel, add Ketchup. Delicious, delicious heart attack. Lunch: Heavyweight TKO. Lou's Mistake is good for a change of pace, but why mess with a good thing. They must sell 150 TKO's a day. Know what you want, order quickly when they yell "WHO'S NEXT", or get the hell out of line. If you want to read the entire menu of specialty sandwiches, it'll take you 10 minutes so come back when the line isn't 25 deep and people are already late for class.
(5)Shaina S.
It took me a year and a half of Northeastern schooling to get me to try this place. The pungent grease stench emanating from it accounts for at least a year of that. But one day, not long ago, I needed a quick breakfast between classes and noticed the lack of line at Chicken Lou's. I passed through the walkway that is the entire place, looking at all the specialty items tacked below the regular menu. I felt lost. I didn't want chicken fingers, fries, or a TKO. I wanted some breakfast. The only things I'd heard of from friends (but couldn't seem to find on the menu) were Sex on a Bagel and Cholesterol. I opted for the latter cause I'm not a sausage fan and I had deduced that that's what the S in SEX represents. I got bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll. It was very fast and pretty good. The employees hurry everyone along at one volume: LOUD. Lots of people I know are in love with this place which builds up the line during lunch time, and I guess I see the appeal. It's Boston in bite-size, right on campus. For quick meals, clever names, and a little bit of attitude, this is your place. ***********EDIT*************** Came back for chicken and fries ("Lou'ke's Fingers?") cause I think that's the point. Deliciously flaky and hot french fries. 5 good, but typical fingers was too much for me so now my co-workers love me even more for sharing. Yums!
(4)Dave N.
TKO with provolone is one of my favorite sandwiches ever. Loved going to this place for lunch. Your first time going can be intimidating if you dont' know what you're doing (customers and employees get pissed if you don't make up your mind fairly soon).
(5)Erich W.
If you go to Northeastern you will hear the praises sung to Chicken Lou's almost daily. I am unfortunately not a total convert. This may be because the place was built up so much in my mind. On to the food... The TKO...a campus classic...was good and i suppose great for what it was. But i was honestly expecting this sandwich to make me scream for joy once i bit into it after all the people I've heard talk about it. The egg sandwiches are good, but something is missing. Although well made they are far to bland. Serve up a Sex on Bagel (roll is my personal favorite) with onions and some Frank's Red Hot and they would have the best breakfast around.
(3)Warren Y.
Drawing from my five years with the university and very often eating at Chicken Lou's... extremely often. First I will point out that I'm still alive, so proof that there is nothing wrong with the food. Some individuals complaining about the grease are under some sort of spell or fantasy that they are walking into Whole Foods quality eatery at the edge of campus. Wake-up! Your stressed and need a shot of fatty foods to slow down that fast paced day. My favorites are the "Cholesterol on a bagel" and "Cheese Burger and make it Stagger". Healthy is for the person who wants to walk the thousand yards away and eat the expensive dainty portions.
(5)Nate K.
Before there was ABP, Wollston's, Curry or many other places on Huntington Ave in Boston to eat - you had Chicken Lou's! And if you are a student at Northeastern in Boston you know the place ohh so well. This place is a law student's haven - It is open at 6 am serving SEX (Sausage, Egg & Cheese) on a bagel or bun with strong hot coffee, it powers you through lunch with the #1 "catching a train" (chicken sandwich) and keeps you going through the afternoon with spicy fries and chicken fingers. In addition, Lou's has a wide array of sandwiches that are ALL UNHEALTHY BUT OH SO GOOD! Thank God the student gym is right across the street. The place looks like an old garage, but you will always see people waiting outside for their chicken lou's! Insiders tip - try the chicken tender sub with chilli, cheese and onions. It rocks!
(5)S B.
You can get anything you want here, and don't have to order poisonous over-fried stuff if you don't want it. It's definitely drinkin' food, but unfortunately it's not open late enough to really be good for that. I only gave three stars because they forget your order a lot since it's traditional "yell-out and hope the chefs hear the person taking the order" style. The feta p'lou salad is dense and satisfying. It's my favorite. The steak and cheese is a little weird... not the best and a little sweet, and I haven't tried the TKO or any of that stuff.
(3)Megan M.
Mmmm, spicy fries. I'm getting hungry just writing this. I haven't had too many things on the menu, but the veggie burger with spicy sauce, grilled cheese, and spicy fries are delish. The coffee is surprisingly good. The people that run this place are even better than the food. Yes, they are abrupt, but in a nice way. I'm always amazed when I get my food because it seems so unorganized, but they really know what they're doing. And how about those huge pieces of cake?
(3)Matt G.
just forgot how much i missed this place. it's almost been five years ! wtf ! want you inside me now !!!!
(5)Lena G.
Lunch on the run couldn't be better. Not the healthiest place to eat, but the prices are affordable and items very tasty. The turkey club is to die for, its a "real" sandwich, way better than I've had at other establishments. I also recommend the naughty chicken, spicy fries, and onion rings. Their breakfast sandwiches are also yummy!
(5)Chirag P.
This is not a place to stroll in not knowing what you want, or you'll back up the line and annoy both the employees and the people in line. If you want to learn what they have, I would go during dead hours or find a menu online or something. Good stuff!
(3)michael m.
Eating unhealthy never tasted so good. This place serves things up with a tremendous amount of grease, which is great on those days where you're trying to burn through class on a hangover. Everything has a cute little nickname (Sausage Egg & Cheese is a SEX, Bacon Egg & Cheese is a Cholesterol, TKO is a grilled chicken sandwich, etc). My favorite is what my friends and I call the "heart attack" -- a doublestuffed (double the food) cholesterol on a bagel. It will taste great, but you can feel your arteries and heart struggling to pump out all the garbage you just put in :] The only downside is the line. During prime times (lunch, between classes) this place can be mobbed. Either skip out in the middle of class, or expect to be waiting for a while. And if its raining, expect to get soaked while waiting for your food outside.
(4)Matt D.
One word: TKO Just get it, seriously... it's fantastic. Chicken Lou's is a cool place overall. Relatively fast service at any time other than 11am-3pm (prime class time around Northeastern). If its a rainy day, be prepared to stand outside in the rain while waiting for the guy sporting a mullet and a Van Halen t-shirt to toss you your sandwich from 10 feet away. Theres very little room inside and it definitely can get a bit crowded. This place is cheap, fast, convenient, and terribly unhealthy - it basically screams 'college'. Don't go here if you're looking for any sort of 'healthy choices'. You won't shed pounds, you'll shed years off your life. You'd probably waste them anyways, so eat a TKO.
(4)Matthew M.
I have to explain to you why I give lou's four stars because, I admit, I think alot of the things on the menu are really pretty bland and unimpressive, but if you order the right thing you're in heaven. Lou's makes the best BLT's I've ever had. Seriously. It's probably the shredded lettuce and extra mayonnaise that does it. Order a BLT with spicy fries (this is mandatory folks) on the side and you're in five-star territory. Order anything else and I'm not responsible for what you wind up with. Update: I tried the "TKO" and discovered that it's even better than the BLT (it's grilled chicken and bacon on a toasted sub roll with swiss cheese and honey mustard). Tons of grease, sure enough, but every now and then it's ok to indulge, right?
(4)Meg B.
I recently went to Chicken Lou's and tried this TKO sandwich that makes it into most of these reviews and yes, it was quite good. I'm not suggesting that you should trek your way to Northeastern to try it but if you're in the area, I'm sure you will be pleased and the prices are reasonable.
(4)michael c.
overall this place is pretty good, and i will keep eating here. they have a great menu with lots of options other than chicken sandwiches, but i'd stick with the chicken. i made the mistake of trying the tub o b'lou, which is hot pastrami, bacon, and bleu cheese. the pastrami was not hot, of particularly flavorful. there was a lone strip of undercooked bacon. the blue cheese was not very good, and there was a slice of unmelted swiss cheese under everything, mocking my lukewarm "hot pastrami" for not being able to cause said cheese to melt. that being said, the chicken is delicious. the tko, featuring baked, breaded chicken, bacon, cheese, and honey mustard is excellent, albeit artery-clogging. the baked chicken is always moist and well-seasoned. the honey mustard, which im told is homemade, is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. bacon. its always been fully cooked on my tko. the food is usually out fast, and the staff, while often curt, seem quite friendly with regulars.
(3)Sarah S.
Maybe its just local pride, since Chicken Lou's' is right across from my school, but I love it. sure I cant eat there often or I would be coated in grease and weigh 500 pounds, but that's not the point. The point is its cheap, good food (Yay for Lou's Chicken Fingers and Spicy Fries!), fast service (they are SO on the ball there and remember what everyone orders), and you cant beat the location for convenience.
(4)Ryan A.
Extremely overrated. I've heard that it used to *actually* be good when the real Chicken Lou was alive.
(1)Lisa R.
Certainly a Northeastern tradition at this point, Chicken Lous is a happy hole in the wall shack of goodness. The people who work there are very nice and accomodating if they know you. If they don't, I suggest you GET to know them. There is no "menu" but cute aptly named sandwhich cards pasted along wall of the shack. Ordering consists of screaming out what you want as you step in the door before being pushed to the cashier to pay, only to be pushed out the other side to wait for your order. All treasures require a little effort, right? For breakfast, I love the Sex on a Bagel (sausage egg and cheese) and for lunch you can't go wrong with Naughty Nuggets or their infamous TKO. The spicy fries are amazing, but make sure you tell them you want them spicy! The regular fries cannot compare. If you want something done a little differently, they are extremely flexible and will make you whatever you want as long as they have the ingredients (something little known among the Northeastern community). This delicious greasy food is worthy of the heart attack that is sure to follow.
(4)Chris M.
This place was named the "Best eatery on campus", which got my hopes up. Really, it's just ok. I like the very casual, neighborhoody atmosphere inside, but the sandwiches and other stuff are like what you would find at a typical average pizza place. Lots of the chicken on the sandwiches seems like it was just frozen crappy chicken patties that they threw in a deep fryer and then put on your sandwich. After eating here, I realized that the only other places to eat on campus are Wendy's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and the shitty Chartwells food service, so obviously, it wins by default. Cheap, if nothing else.
(3)Sarah A.
Mmmmmm. This place is good. It's in sort of this sort of shack structure just off of Huntington Avenue very central to the Northeastern. The interior of the place is a little strange and not the cleanest. There are random hand-made signs advertising all their finest meals and, my personal favorite, an old pain reliver dispenser with no pain relivers tacked up on the wall behind the counter. Point being, don't come here expecting fine dining or great atmosphere. Now, for the glory that is the food. Everything has cute little nicknames. A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich is called a cholesterol. A sausage, egg and cheese sandwich is called sex. Yes, that's sex, S-E-X. I was a little shocked the first time I came here when some HOT law student-type walked in and hollered out that he wanted SEX on a bagel (mmm......but on a bagel?). These breakfast sandwiches are my absolute favorites and a perfect for those mornings when you are starving and need some giant 500 calorie breakfast. Come here if you are hungry! Do not come here if you are dieting! This place is a great alternative to the greasy breakfasts at McDonald's and Burger King because the food is not real processed and not as greasy. The eggs are real eggs not egg substitute. It's mad good. Trust me.
(4)Jeff M.
If you are watching your figure stay the hell away from chicken lou's. If you love greasy food and deep fried treats this is your mecca. The breakfast sandwhiches can cure any hangover and the spicy fries are simply the shiznaz. There is also a sense of community, family, and history when you are there, even though you are only inside for about 4 minutes.
(4)Vijay N.
Went there for lunch with some colleagues. It's literally a little building on the edge of Northeastern's campus with NO signs outside! I would have walked right past it if my friend didn't know where it was. I'm a sucker for places like this, but don't be expecting gourmet food...solid hot sandwiches, GREAT spicy fries, and friendly service. I had the TKO sandwich with chicken, bacon, melted swiss, and honey mustard...YUM. I will be going back for a quick lunch to see what else they've got.
(3)Dylan C.
I'm in my 4th year at Northeastern and I've only ate here once. I had to wait a mad long time (ended up being 15 min. late for a class) didn't even get what I ordered, and what I did get (a soggy sub made of questionable ingredients) was disgusting. I took one bite and threw it away in the trash right out side. F this place... I means an F for this place.
(1)one guy's v.
Are you new on the Northeastern Campus? If not, you probably won't need this review. If you are---and you enjoy being exposed to the most hearty, tasty but not super healthy or trendy food---go at once to chicken lou's. Every college has or should have a place like this--like the hot truck at cornell---or how the Tasty used to be for Harvard--wholesome greasy yum. Enjoy.
(5)Jim W.
A classic little place on Forsyth Street. Food is good and probably not good for you, but that's the fun in it. Sandwiches like the Chicken Cordon Lou are great! SPICY FRIES!!!!!
(5)Kirsten J.
Ooooh, can I get an 'Amen' for Chicken Lou's? Is anyone around who remembers the actual Lou? Anyway, this family run business sure knows how to cater to hungry huskies - especially ones with hangovers. The food names (cholesterol on a bagel with heart burn) are funny, and the staff is always friendly. Don't you DARE leave without getting spicy fries!
(5)Mike A.
Personal favorite here is the BLT. For a tiny little place they make a ton of different things. Prices aren't much cheaper than nearby places but it is convenient and full of character.
(3)tracy b.
yes, i remember the actual lou very well (i graduated in 2001). i would give anything to walk in there and have him yell "what do you want?!" just one more time. it was nearly always a #1 and spicy fries for me. yum. i've had it a few times since leaving nu--not the same without lou, but always familiar, nostalgic, tasty, and most definitely not healthy. if you want organic, not-fried foods and staff that waits patiently while you stand around with your thumb up your ass, you should probably find someplace else. more spicy fries for the rest of us:)
(5)So S.
Favorite for poor NU students. Small take-out joint. Only go here the spicy fries. Everything else is ok. Good if you around and just want a quick bite. Steak and cheese is not good. Price is actually not as cheap as you would think for poor quality food. Better sandwiches at same prices steak and cheese either at Cappy's or University House of Pizza.
(2)Jessica N.
This place is a favorite among students at Northeastern. I for one, don't really understand. They are good for a quick bite to eat, but that's it. It is a small, walk-through type place that is very crowded. The staff is nice, but often stern and intimidating. The food is pretty tasty, but everything is pretty bad for you...greasy! The spicy fries are really good though! They have typical American fare: sandwiches, burgers, dogs, fries, breakfast, etc, but they do have a very wide selection. The prices are cheap.
(3)Steven S.
Amazing !!!!! Everything is Amazing !!!!! Best part of the neighborhood is Chicken Lou's !!!! YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE
(5)Peter C.
I love this place. Great food, great service that epitomizes the local culture. The TKO, Southwestern and Sex on a Bagel are fantastic. Good fries too. The only disappointment was the BBQ pork sandwich-not a traditional southern BBQ sandwich at all. But going to Boston for BBQ is like going to Memphis for lobster-why do it? Get a big sandwich, load it up in sauce, banter with the staff and enjoy this local treasure.
(4)Anirudha B.
Probably the best breakfast food around Northeastern! Their best sub is easily the TKO! The pulled pork is great too! Oh and do out their MINT iced tea on a sunny day, it's brilliantly refreshing!
(5)Nancy H.
Okay, I admit. The TKO was pretty damn good. Even though there was a measly limp slice of sad looking bacon that I found in my other half of sub that I left to finish later (SURPRISE), I thoroughly enjoyed the soft crunch of the bread, the heavy weight of homemade honey mustard sauce, and of course the chicken pieces that were barely breaded. At some point though I thought I was eating chicken salad. Yet, for some reason, even though I can't necessarily wax poetry about this sub I have to say it's something I would definitely eat again. Despite the possibility of getting your order mixed up and not getting a decent ratio of length of bacon to length of sub, the guy who takes your orders just has that hair cut that makes you want to see him again and the way the sub tastes in your mouth as a phalli*....okay, anyways folks, next time it's time to try a heavyweight southwestern TKO.
(3)Jason S.
Attended NU a while back and had the opportunity to try it for the first time since then last year and it has not changed a bit, other than Lou not being there barking at NU students. Cheap eats for the NU crowd, absurd combos of flavors in pretty much any makeup you can imagine but amid all of that, try a chicken n cheese sandwich (on kaiser) for the best of simplicity and goodness and then you can venture into their Lou creations. And then, if it's nice out, you can take your sandwich over to the Christian Science Building area just down Huntington Ave and pull up a seat and enjoy (there used to be a reflecting pool there).
(5)Bobby N.
The Southwestern TKO was sloppy and exquisite. Not too spicy, but real saucy. Probably the best toasted sub I've had in a long time. They also have good Blow Pops.
(5)Kurt S.
Made a point of stopping at Chicken Lou's when I was in town visiting. Back in college I'd eat two meals here a day. My old favorites were #1 add hot sauce and blue cheese, spicy lou add blue cheese and lous misteak. This time I got the spicy lou add blue cheese. It was as good as I remembered it.
(4)Justin K.
If only I know the lingo I could order more. Great lunch place. Small coin. Chicken cordon lou is my usual with spicy cheese fry.
(4)Max G.
Best food on or near campus. I always go for a spicy heavyweight (well done cuz I like it crispy!). The staff are pretty nice once you get to know them. I also just love the feel of the place, a sandwich shack! The breakfast sandwiches are all really good too.
(4)Rana A.
I love this place, people over there give me energy and they are so friendly. The sandwiches are the best in campus.Specially the Lou's hot dog is very good.
(5)jeremy f.
My days at the Northeastern's law school have been filled with many items from Chicken Lou's (probably too many for my health). But there just isn't a better place in the Northeastern area. A lot of people may go to ABP across the street, but I prefer my food to come from a place less sterile, and I don't like to hear Christmas music at every time of year (or at least it seems like it!). If you go to Chicken Lou's, don't expect someone to hold your hand through the ordering process. If the people in front of you have ordered, just yell your order to the back - someone will hear it and repeat it via shouting. This is all a part of the Chicken Lou's charm. And you'd better have a good idea of what you want, because you can't read the whole menu by the time you order. So take my advice: order a TKO and spicy fries. The TKO is by far one of the best sandwiches I've had in Boston, and the spicy fries never let me down. Be prepared to wait a bit for the TKO, but you'll know it was worth it once you take your first bite.
(4)Jesse B.
Other than being somewhat pricey, Chicken Lou's is by far my favorite place to eat in Boston. There's nothing more satisfying than biting into a freshly cooked Heavyweight T.K.O. mmmmmm, I'm going to get one right now.....
(5)Jen P.
This family owned fast food joint is my favorite artery clogging restuarant. It is great for picking up something quick between classes since its right in the middle of the NU campus. My favorites are the chicken balls (popcorn chicken), the cholesterol (bacon egg and cheese on bagel) and their fries of course! And yes! I do remember the actual Chicken Lou! He was always happy and ready to make whatever you wanted. His family keeps his spirit alive with their friendliness and actively support Northeastern Athletics.
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