Max Salad with pulled, smoked chicken--also available with fried chicken instead.
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Chick N Max

4.6
·491k reviews·,

Chick N Max offers a diverse menu of flavorful chicken, from crispy fried to almond wood smoked, complemented by creative sides and legendary sandwich...

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Max Salad with pulled, smoked chicken--also available with fried chicken instead.

Chick N Max

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Chick N Max offers a diverse menu of flavorful chicken, from crispy fried to almond wood smoked, complemented by creative sides and legendary sandwiches.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"A must-try for chicken lovers seeking unique flavors and satisfying meals at a great value."

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Avoid Peak Hours

Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, especially at the drive-thru.

Try the Ghost Pepper Sauce

Even if you're not a spice enthusiast, many recommend trying the ghost pepper sauce for its flavor.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 9PM

Cuisine

Chicken Restaurant

Price

Mid-range

Phone

(605) 271-1177

Address

2201 S Lorraine Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA

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Unique Sides Like Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Unique Sides Like Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Experience creative and flavorful sides that go beyond the usual, like the popular deviled egg potato salad.

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Almond Wood Smoked Chicken & Wings

Almond Wood Smoked Chicken & Wings

Savor the distinct, smoky flavor of chicken and wings expertly prepared with almond wood for a truly unique taste.

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Legendary Chicken Sandwiches

Legendary Chicken Sandwiches

Indulge in a variety of legendary chicken sandwiches, including unique options like the Loaded Bama and Maple Bacon.

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Avoid Peak Hours

Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, especially at the drive-thru.

Try the Ghost Pepper Sauce

Even if you're not a spice enthusiast, many recommend trying the ghost pepper sauce for its flavor.

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Double-Check Your Order

Be sure to verify your order before leaving to ensure accuracy and avoid missing items.

Don't Skip the Sides

Explore the unique and delicious side options, with many recommending the deviled egg potato salad and onion rings.

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Avoid Peak Hours

Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, especially at the drive-thru.

Try the Ghost Pepper Sauce

Even if you're not a spice enthusiast, many recommend trying the ghost pepper sauce for its flavor.

Double-Check Your Order

Be sure to verify your order before leaving to ensure accuracy and avoid missing items.

Don't Skip the Sides

Explore the unique and delicious side options, with many recommending the deviled egg potato salad and onion rings.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Chick N Max is praised for its flavorful chicken, especially the non-fried and almond wood smoked options, and its unique side dishes like deviled egg potato salad and crispy onion rings. Many appreciate the fast service and good value for money. However, some customers have experienced issues with food freshness and order accuracy, leading to a need for order verification.

"My first time. i had the 'classic' pulled chicken sandwich. Nice flavor and texture. I like NOT having my sandwich formed and pressed. server was nice and it only took a couple minutes to bring to my table"

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"First time getting food from here. Their smoked wings & deviled egg potato salad was highly recommended by a coworker. So i decided to try it today. Went through the drive through ordered a 6pack smoked wings with Mac & cheese, and deviled potato salad. Got home, opened the box.. chicken was clearly old. & it was hard. Mind you it’s raining out, so I drove back & said I wanted fresh wings. They redid my whole order, I saw with my own eyes them taking the chicken out the oven. They also gave me a $5 coupon off on my next order. So I drive back home, open my plate, they gave me more than 6 wings that I had ordered which was great. But they gave me Cole slaw instead of my Mac& cheese I initially ordered… I don’t eat Cole slaw. The deviled egg potato salad was good. The FRESH smoked wings were good. But will I come back? No. First impression means a lot to me, so I wasn’t happy with the overall experience. Had to drive back from home, then still messed up my order by giving me the wrong side.. IF I was to go back, it’ll be solely for the deviled egg potato salad . It was really good."

Q. MeChelle

"I love Chick N Max and recommend them to others. I am a picky chicken eater and do not like chicken that tastes too chickeny/juicy/greasy and Chick N Max is just right! Their chicken strips & popcorn chicken are so flavorful (and great sauces!) and they are not overly breaded. I also really enjoy the crunchy breading on their unique onion rings (not sure if any other restaurant in SF serves onion rings like these?) and their deviled egg potato salad is excellent, as well as their toast!!

As good as Chicken Max is, there's always some room for improvement. Here are 2 things I wish they would change:
1) Making sure their delicious thick, soft bread is toasted. I've eaten there many times and my bread is always barely toasted and has no butter flavor (if there is butter on it it's too light. I can't taste it!). Look at Canes, their toasted bread is awesome, always well buttered & toasted consistently. Chick N Max toast is very similar if not identical to Canes, just needs more butter & toasting done to it to really make it excellent. Customers will actually come back just for delicious toasted bread, so please make sure your toast is always actually toasted and has butter on it or at the least, please offer butter on the side.
2) I do love Chicken Max's potato salad and the hard boiled eggs in it really make it special! I am a huge deviled egg lover and have made them for every holiday for years. I always add sweet pickle relish to my deviled eggs and it really makes them tasty. Would love their potato salad even more if they added sweet pickle relish. Just my opinion. Thanks!"

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What People Like

Unique chicken preparations (smoked, non-fried)
Creative and delicious sides
Fast and friendly service

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food freshness
Occasional order mix-ups

Frequently Asked Questions

Signature dishes include almond wood smoked chicken and wings, legendary chicken sandwiches, and unique sides like deviled egg potato salad.

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Yes, Chick N Max specializes in a variety of non-fried chicken options, including almond wood smoked chicken and tenders.

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Unique sides include deviled egg potato salad, crispy onion rings, and creamy mac & cheese.

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Yes, many recommend trying the ghost pepper sauce for its excellent flavor, noting it's not as intensely spicy as one might expect.

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It's recommended to double-check your order before leaving. If there are issues, some customers have returned to get their order corrected.

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Visiting during off-peak hours is advised to avoid long waits, especially for the drive-thru.

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