Born in Chicago and inspired by Nashville, The Budlong Southern Chicken is dedicated to bringing you the true taste of Southern hot chicken—fast, fresh, and downright delicious. When your cravings hit, come join our family for lunch or dinner and savor our hand-battered fried chicken sandwiches, featuring the perfect blend of spices and heat. Whether you dine with us or order online, you can always expect top-notch quality at an unbeatable price.
At The Budlong, we celebrate Southern cooking with our signature scratch-made sauces and rubs that elevate each dish to new heights. Our sides complete the Southern experience: indulge in our rich Southern Mac and Cheese, vibrant Farm Slaw, and our Famous Homemade Banana Pudding—rumored to be even better than your mama’s recipe (or so we’ve been told!). Experience the heart and soul of Southern hospitality in every bite at The Budlong Southern Chicken.
The Budlong, a fast-casual concept, originated in the Chicagoland area in 2016 with one purpose: serving the best hot chicken you’ve ever tasted, and bring our favorite Southern recipes to the masses. Craveworthy Brands now operates 4 locations, with Franchising opportunities available starting in 2023.
We proudly serve some kick a** pickles with our fried chicken – but did you know we got our name from The Budlong Pickle Company, a family-run pickling business where we opened our first location, established in the 1850’s? We think it’s a pretty cool part of our hood’s culture and thought it’d be a swell name.
