Reviews describe Jack Le Coq as a go-to spot for fried chicken with crispy crust, juicy meat, and generous portions served in a nostalgic retro atmosphere. The tenders, especially Nashville and red spicy varieties, along with the Jack Classic and Deluxe burgers, are frequently highlighted as must-try items. Sides such as waffle fries, poutine, and macaroni and cheese are commonly mentioned, with fry texture noted as crunchy by some and less favorable when delivery or cooking affects quality. The overall sentiment is that the chicken is fresh and flavorful when prepared well, but several reviews report changes in recipe, quality, or price since ownership changes, leading some to say the value has declined. Service is typically fast and friendly, with many praising the upbeat atmosphere and efficient takeout or dine-in options; however there are occasional complaints about errors, miscommunication, or missing items on orders. A few diners describe issues like undercooked chicken on a first order, inconsistent portions, or long waits at peak times, but these are not universal. Despite the variability, Jack Le Coq is widely regarded as one of the best fried chicken spots in the area, drawing repeat visits for the crispy texture, variety of sauces, and comfort-food appeal.
The best to go spot in the city for fresh chicken, i would recommend the tenders, it's to die for.
The service is quick & a hospitable atmosphere. I would surely come back.
Chicken Tenders is incredible. The Jack Classic & Deluxe burgers are a must-try, & the red tenders are hands down the best ever - juicy, crispy, & full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh & perfectly cooked. Highly recommended!
Dec 18, 2025
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Get the tenders with onion rings, nothing better on the menu, w the honey mustard.
Just don't get the gravy or fried chicken pieces ngl.
Seasoning is mid, sauce is tasteless.
Chicken tenders peak.
The food was delicious! The vibe is great! The service was friendly! Our chicken burgers were crispy on the outside & tender on the inside (exactly how a great chicken burger should be)! The onion rings on the side were a great touch! Not overly salty or oily, but incredibly crunchy & yummy! I highly recommend this place & will be back!
Would have been 4 stars if they didn't cheat us of a chicken tender.
We ordered'la belle famille' & it's supposed to be 4 tenders & 4 fried chicken pieces. Got only 3 tenders
Other than that fries get cold & hard fast which leads me to believe they are frozen.
Chicken is crispy, poutine gravy is good.
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.
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.
Jul 24, 2024
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Parfait pour un fast-food avec du poulet 100 % Québécois ! Il y a des burgers de poulet, des tenders, des frites... A emporter ou pour manger sur place (endroit très propre & sympa).
Sweetest most attentive cashier tonight was super helpful with what to choose... Got the chicken tenders & jack sauce with fries... Music was good restaurant was clean employees were amazing 10/10 recommend
I think it's time to say goodbye to my favourite burger place on Wellington Street. The sinkflation has finally arrived here. My favourite Jack Miel burger looks so sad with only two LITTLE strips of chicken tenders. One of it almost has no chicken meat in it! I thought they only reduce their chicken tenders size, but they did on their burgers too. Been coming again & again since this branch first open. But it's time to part ways. Disappointed loyal customer.
LOVE THIS PLACE! The food is always fresh, the employees are kind & the restaurant is super cute in general😉. I recommend the red tenders!!! & THE CHICKEN IS HALAL😋😋😋
