About Us

Welcome to Side Chick – Your #1 Second Choice.

Born from a reckless disregard for calorie counts, Side Chick was hatched by our culinary team who dreamed of bringing Asian American flavors to the nostalgia of fried chicken.

We believe in love at first bite and loyalty only to perfectly fried chicken. We're not here to replace your main squeeze—we’re just here to spice things up on the side. We’re not gluten-free, we’re not macro-friendly, and we definitely don’t shy away from flavor. But we do know how to turn a humble bird, brined whole & butchered in-house, into something you’ll crave at 2 a.m.

Our Mission

To provide crispy companionship, saucy encounters, and a place where Southern-style fried chicken meets bold Asian American flavors.

Our Values

• Infidelity – You will cheat on your diet. We’re okay with that.

• Commitment Issues – Our combos mean you don’t have to choose only one. Of anything.

• Transparency – We’re not low-cal, and we’re not pretending to be.

Our Culinary Team

Jokes aside, Side Chick is brought to you by the team behind Ellie Bird, the RAMMY Award-winning restaurant in Falls Church and sister restaurant of Michelin-starred Rooster & Owl in DC. We cook out of the same kitchen, which means your fried chicken is made with the same care, ingredients, and culinary chops that earned Ellie Bird its accolades. Available for pickup and delivery only, Side Chick is our casual, crispy little sister—no reservations, no tablecloths, just really good fried chicken: brined, butchered, and breaded in-house and ready to pickup or deliver to your house. We’re proud to be the only side chick you can bring home.