If you like rotisserie chicken, you'll love Clucker's.
Grandma Bobbi and I had dinner there last night. It's basically a carry out place, but they have five booths, a table for five or six and several lounge-type high tables and chairs. After you place your order, you get a number and take your seat. They bring the food to your table.
Grandma Bobbi ordered their Charcoal-fired Chicken Caesar Salad with grated parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and homemade eggless Caesar dressing. I ordered the Quarter Clucker (dark), which is more than a quarter chicken (two legs plus a thigh). The order came with tortillas, peanut slaw and a choice of potato, rice & beans or veggies. I ordered the sweet potato fries and the counterman informed me that they cost an additional $1.29. He asked, "Would that be OK?" I thought was a nice way of telling me about the extra cost.
Grandma Bobbi told me her salad was one of the best Caesar salads that she's ever eaten. My chicken was extremely juicy and flavorful. The potatoes were also flavorful and not greasy. The sauce was unique and complemented the chicken nicely. I found out later that they brine their chickens which helpd retain both the flavor and the juices.
Our two meals including one soft drink and tax was just under $19 bucks.
Here's one thing I really enjoyed about the place - the food was served on a china plate along with metal cutlery rather than on paper with plastic knives and forks. I dislike eating off paper with plastic utensils even in a fast food joint.
The chef, Fructoso Sardoval, stopped by our table twice to ask if we were enjoying our food. I had the chance to talk to him later on in the evening and fine out more about the business. A number of years ago, Clucker's had two restaruants - one in Chicago and another in Wheeling. The new Highwood Clucker's opened about 10 days ago. It's not part of a chain, but I imagine if they become success, the owner might open additional restaurants. They'll be starting lunch service this coming Wednesday and plan having delivery service by next weekend. Call them at the number below to check on their near-term hours and delivery.
They're planning to have a website sometime soon. I'm sure you can phone them and they'll fax out a menu.
Best regards,
Grandpa Bob
Clucker's Charcoal Chicken
760 Sheridan Rd. (in the strip mall just south of Sweet Pea's ice cream store)
Highwood, IL 60040
8470432-CLUC (2582)
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 11 am to 8 pm
Fri. & Sat.: 11 am to 9 pm
Sun. 3 to 8 pm
Closed Tuesdays
"It was very nice the time I was there." - my Mother whenever she was asked her opinion of a restaurant