Bird Camden Town

I think the best is their avocado chicken burger, and my friend really like their fries. Not really a fan of their slushee, too sweet and not flavorful enough. The chicken wings are nice, better than the chicken legs. Not too sure if we enjoyed the waffles, bit dry to my taste. Overall it’s a good place for food, good vibes, some of the food is great, some a bit disappointing.

All right, it’s been a little while since I last posted but this is the first time I’d ever tried fried chicken and waffle. Now, Bird seems to have some mixed, yet largely positive, reviews on google and one of my friends insisted we check it out. Unsurprisingly, we went for the fried chicken and waffle with maple syrup and Nashville hot sauces. As usual, we opted for a burger, with the chilli cheese (minus the chillis) being the one of choice. I also fancied some fried chicken tenders following an episode of Mark Weins (big up the og). I went for the tenders first and they were terrible, frankly. The coating was soft and the meat was suffocatingly dry - as if they chucked them in the microwave for reheating. The fried chicken and waffle was much better, however, with the coating crispy and meat succulent. The waffles were soft with a hint of crisp around the coating; not too sweet and certainly fluffy. The fried chicken could’ve done with something absorbing the excess oil, though. Lastly, the burger was quite pleasant - the charcoal bun was an interesting look and had a nice fluffy texture inside, with the fried thigh being both juicy and crispy. The balance of the condiments was appropriate. The staff were friendly and helpful; the place was quiet so it was nice to essentially relax without excessive noise. It’s covid friendly, which is a plus, because the interior design adds to the experience. If I fancy fried chicken and waffle again, I’ll likely look to explore alternative options for a first time visit. If you’re around Camden, you’re welcome to check out google reviews. I value freshness, so I don’t think I’ll be returning. 5/10.

I like a Bird burger, good food, reasonably priced. I'm a bit mixed on the venue itself, tries to hard to be hipster, chairs aren't the most comfortable, nowhere to stick a jacket (fine in summer but what to do in winter?), toilets are okay for a pub but this isn't a pub. It was about 2/3 full when we were there and the staff tried their best but service wasn't great. Food was good, the waffle burger had plenty of syrup on the bottom but none on the top - needs more on top so it can soak through, otherwise it's just too dry. Had a shake, it was good, very rich, lots of flavour. As for the neighbourhood, I was offered drugs on the walk from the station to the restaurant, it was later in the evening, and I never felt in danger, but I didn't really feel comfortable either. So, good food, okay restaurant, average service, great area during the day but a bit iffy in the evening.