Southside Station

You've heard it before but I'll say it louder for the folks in the back: Fried chicken sandwich!If that weren't enough, the garlic noodles are also super craveable. And did I mention the spicy curly fries?I don't need much more in life.Maybe Brussels sprouts? They have those too!

I have been here twice and both times, the chicken sandwich was amazing. we also order a separate fried chicken. I love the buns on them too. the first time, it took a while for our order and the lady in the front left and never came back. We had to call out to someone in the back to make sure they were making our food. The second time around, there was no issues. If you have not tried this place, its a must!The next time we come here, we will need to try something else. Love what they put in their batter and sauce for the sandwich.

I can't believe I've never been to Southside Station before for their fried chicken sandwiches ~ 2025 is the year of discovery and I'm so happy I made it into this super cute and cozy spot on Shattuck. After reading several reviews and recs about the wings, sandwiches, and creative food fusions here, I was in the area and had to swing through. I will say the fried chicken sandwich is noteworthy and a top contender for East Bay. I know there are so many places that have amazing fried chicken sammies these days after the craze hit, but give this one a try if you're near or around the area.The meat is clean, juicy, and for the value, great portions (insta-worthy portions). The buns are made in-house, topped with pickled papaya and a Sriracha sauce of some kind. Delish! I also had a Thai Palmer (an Arnold Palmer x Thai Tea hybrid), and it did the trick! The chef and co-owner is so kind and cool, a husband/wife duo I believe. Would love to come back and try the Chicken Satay Tacos (how fun!). Catering/Party trays available and a kiddo menu as well. Parking can be tricky on Shattuck, but where this spot is located, you can get lucky! Metered parking, but totally worth it!

I have been here before a few years ago and thought their food was fantastic. So of course I wanted to come again and decided to try their Thanksgiving special. I wanted to like this place again so much, but several things went wrong. The Thanksgiving special was a little confusing because although the online menu designated several items as on special, only one item would take the discount code, so that was confusing and disappointing. Oh well, we really wanted to get their fried chicken.Unlike my first experience here which was fantastic, this experience left much to be desired. The fried chicken was kind of dry, over cooked and even burnt at the ends. This resulted in tough chewy meat unlike the moist delightful chicken I had had here before. Yes, the batter was still crunchy and delicious, but parts of the meat was so overcooked and dry, it was tough to chew. They also deboned the chicken thighs which to some people is great, but to me that makes the chicken dry out faster.The brussels sprouts were just meh, nothing special and the 3-grain rice was just white rice. I could not detect 3 different grains in it. I could've done OK with all the food being just meh, but the spicy pork basil was so mega spicy, it set our mouths on fire and we could not eat it. I had designated on the special comments on the online order to make it less spicy, but I understand that it may have been pre-made, but it was so terribly spicy with tons of red hot pepper seeds that we could not eat it and had to throw it out. There were two very young people working there tonight, they looked like maybe high school kids and maybe they didn't have enough experience cooking.They were sweet and friendly, so I'll say the service was good. ThisThis place has an excellent reputation and I had a very good experience the first time I came, so I'm willing to give them a second chance. Hopefully next time whoever is cooking will not burn our food.

I'm giving them a solid 3. There was only 1 person working & they were also cooking so it took a long time to get our food. I hope during the week there's more workers & the wait won't be as long. I did the fried chicken sandwich combo which comes with curly fries & a soda - coke - Diet Coke - sprite. This cost $22 - the sandwich will fill you up so overall it's a great deal. Curly fries were tasty too. I really enjoyed my chicken sandwich- forgot to take a picture.

This chicken sandwich is out of this world. When you bite into it, you're not just tasting a freshly baked and toasted brioche bun stuffed with moist chicken thighs with perfectly crispy breading, sriracha aioli, and papaya slaw. You're also tasting the tender love and care that went into crafting this sandwich with the freshest ingredients.Their curly fries are also amazing - perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I am a huge fan of curly fries, so these surely hit the spot. The seasoning was on point. I'm definitely going to have to hit the gym after this, but the sheer level of unadulterated joy experienced when consuming this excellent chicken sandwich combo is totally worth it.

I've been here before and thought the food was AMAZING! In fact, I felt like the garlic noodles were the best I'd ever had. However, on this particular visit, I didn't like the food at all and didn't finish it.I placed an online order, and if I'm being honest, I think the food was ready a lot sooner than the time given and was just sitting. Not to mention, the cold canned drink it came with was in the same bag as the hot food, instead of them giving me the drink straight from the refrigerator when I arrived to pick up my order.The chicken was overcooked and the noodles were lacking the flavor I remember them having my prior visit. The food just wasn't fresh. I wouldn't count them out but I probably would never do an online order again, unless I was sitting right outside.

I will go back and try the Sando. I just wanted to snack and try a few things. Got the Wings and garlic noodle combo. The garlic noodles were disappointing. The chicken wings were very good. Great fry on them and good flavor. The Thai wing flavor wasn't hot to me at all.Service was great. Small little place was pleasant for an early lunch.

I got the chicken wing and garlic noodle combo which comes with a drink. The chicken wings are big, juicy, crispy, well fried, and seasoned perfectly. It has a spicy sign on the menu, but if you typically order mild or above at restaurants, then it wont taste spicy to you. They come out piping hot so you might need to let them cool off. The wings also come with some sort of aioli sauce which is goes well with the wings. The garlic noodles are nice and savory. Again, they come out piping hot so don't burn your mouth. I didn't realize the chicken sandwich was voted the best in Berkeley so next time, I'll try that.It's a super small space, roughly 10-15 seats inside. No restrooms are available. When you order, it's at a little window in the front.During my visit, the kitchen seemed to be busy with call-in orders or something because I waited an additional 30 minutes or so for my food along with everyone else who ordered inside. It does sound like there is only 1 maybe 2 cooks in the back and the employee in the front was sincere and apologetic for the wait. My tip is if you want to try this place, call in to avoid the wait, it seemed like everyone was waiting additional time. Overall, great food, but a long wait time for said food, so call-in to minimize that wait time!

Southside Station in Berkeley is an absolute treasure! Whether I dine in or take out, I normally order ahead on their website. The menu is diverse and offers something for everyone. I particularly loved the Southside Special Sandwich--it was packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. Love the asian touch to the chicken sandwiches with pickled radishes and carrots. I highily recommend their chicken wings as well, love the asian spices they use on it! Whether you're there for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Southside Station is a must-visit, especially for the chicken sandwiches. Five stars all the way!