Jack Le Coq is widely praised for its fried chicken, with many reviewers noting juicy, crispy chicken and a standout poutine, along with generous portions of tenders and fries and a range of sauces that keep flavors lively. The atmosphere is described as warm and retro, and service is generally quick, friendly, and the space is kept clean, making it a reliable choice for chicken lovers in Verdun. While the chicken quality is celebrated, some reviews point to price increases and occasional inconsistency in texture or flavor, changes after ownership shifts, and issues with orders such as missing items, delivery glitches, or fries going cold. Some diners prefer spicy styles like Nashville and report that the regular version can be bland without added heat, though others praise the bold sauces and the variety of menu options including burgers and mac and cheese. Overall, Jack Le Coq is viewed as a standout option for fried chicken in the area, though a few guests feel value has diminished on recent visits.
They have fresh chicken, delicious & crunchy taste, quiet & clean environment, friendly service, convenient traffic, good price in these price-rising days! It has every good point as a restaurant, you name it!
Update from 3 years later: most of this still stands true. Quality went down at some point this year (2024) but glad to see that they corrected that! Original review: Hands down, best fast food fried chicken in the city. Been looking for a good one ever since I arrived in Montreal. Can finally say I found it after 6 years of searching. We take out from there at least once a week. "The chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside." This classic is definitely true here. The burgers are also really well thought out & the different combos are really good. So are most of the sides -- special shout-out to the onion rings. One of the best I've had, & the portions are pretty big. That last one is generally true of all the menu. They are quite generous on the portion sizes. I probably have tried everything on the menu by now. Only thing that was somewhat disappointing was the poutine. Could use more sauce, & it should be warmer so that it melts the cheese a bit. It would also be nice to have some more intricate poutines, akin to their burgers. As it stands, they are quite bland.
Nov 21, 2024
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Hot, crispy & amazing portion sizes. The food is great & a great spot for a bite to eat. Fried chicken is normally super greasy but not here :) nee favorite spot.
Ordered two jack cornichons to try this franchise & it was sooo good. Big chunks of fresh fried real chicken lol. Best fried chicken burger in the city forsure
I went today to this place. The fries🍟are good. The chicken tenders are good. The chicken sandwich is ok. But the service is not good. The guy from the counter basically kicked us out. I ordered to go, but I was waiting for my wife so we sat by a table for a moment & opened our bag to eat the fries & the guy from the counter came & asked us why we were sitting if we ordered to go. I said that I was waiting for my wife. & he repeated the question to make us feel uncomfortable 😣. Very bad service from that guy. We were the only two other customers in the whole restaurant, full of empty tables. Train your people to make the customer feel welcome in your restaurant! I am not coming back.
Pretty good chicken & good list of items on the menu. You can refill your drink! The price is comparable to other similar restaurant. The service is ok & the decorations is retro. The fries are passable. Missing music to improve the ambiance.
Great service. Super solid mains & sides. The fried chicken is really crispy & juicy. The gravy is addictive & delightfully peppery. Love being able to get mac'n'cheese as a side. The pink lemonade slush is also fantastic, & they even have spruce beer from a local provider!
Jul 25, 2024
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The food here is really good. We got the Jack cheese, Jack Honey, & the chicken tenders, everything was fantastic. The spicy chicken has just the right amount of heat. The owner is super friendly & helpful, he even asked if it was ok to give my daughter a toy chicken, this made her night. I will be back for sure & I'll be recommending this restaurant to my friends. Edit: I've been coming here since before covid. It's my favorite chicken joint. It's always top notch. I found out today that the food is also halal with the exception of the wraps & sandwiches because they toast the bread on the same grill as the bacon, but you can ask to not toast the bread & it's now halal. One of the employees explained all of this to me today & she even baked the head chef to make sure the gravy was halal too (it is). She was amazing.
