Chicago's Spot Since Day One
Golden. Crispy. Real.
Our Story
JJ Fish and Chicken has been feeding the neighborhood the way it deserves to be fed: hot food, real portions, and zero shortcuts. Every piece of fish is hand-battered to order. Every bird hits the fryer fresh. We are not a chain, we are not trying to be fancy, and we are not going anywhere. This is the spot your coworkers argue about, the place you detour for on the way home, the Friday night tradition you do not explain because you do not have to. Come hungry. Leave satisfied. That is the whole promise.
What We Do
Hand-battered catfish filets fried to a shatteringly crisp golden crust, flaky and tender inside. Available by the piece or as a full dinner with sides.
Bone-in chicken fried hard and seasoned right. Pick your pieces, pick your sides, and do not sleep on the dark meat.
Jumbo shrimp in a light, crispy coat. A dozen comes and goes faster than you think. Order extra.
Thick, juicy strips with a crunchy crust. Crowd favorite for kids and adults who know what they want.
Mix and match fish, chicken, and shrimp with your choice of sides. The best way to feed a group without the debate.
Coleslaw, hush puppies, fries, and more. The sides at JJ hold their own and you should not skip them.
Fresh Out the Fryer
Hand Battered
Fried Fresh
Crispy Shrimp
Real Portions
The Sides
Tenders
We're Open
Walk in, pull up, or order to go. We have got hot food ready when you need it, including late nights on Friday and Saturday.
Visit us
26 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Find Us
Pull up to the window or walk right in. We have got something hot and ready for you right now.
Address
26 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Phone
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What the Neighborhood Says
The Neighborhood Has Spoken.
381 Google Reviews
The catfish here is no joke. Crispy outside, tender inside, seasoned just right. I detour 20 minutes out of my way every Friday.
Marcus T.
Best fish sandwich in the loop, period. The portions are real, the price is right, and the staff is fast. Nothing to complain about.
Denise R.
My whole office does a JJ run every Thursday. The combo meal feeds a grown adult for under $15. That is not easy to find downtown.
Kevin O.