Welcome to Southside Station, a cozy counter service restaurant in Berkeley known for our award winning fried chicken sandwiches, spicy wings, and garlic noodles. We proudly serve the Berkeley community and surrounding East Bay neighborhoods with fresh, made to order meals packed with flavor. To make your visit smoother:
Call ahead to place order Or place your order online through our website to minimize wait time
Because we prepare every order fresh, our typical wait time is around 20 minutes, and may be longer during busy periods. We appreciate your patience it ensures you’re getting top quality ingredients and bold, unforgettable taste in every bite. We are now serving Breakfast daily 10am-12pm start your day with an Asian taste.
Selina Lo
This little shop opened right before I graduated and I always stop by every time I’m in town. Best fried chicken sandwich ever; quality is always consistent. Juicy, well-seasoned fried chicken with satisfying crunch, paired with papaya salad on a brioche bun. Lychee iced tea is made with fresh lychee. Curly fries are well seasoned and perfectly fried. There is a wait as everything is made fresh, but it’s worth it. I’ve recommended to all my friends.
… moreKate R
Best fried chicken sandwich I have ever eaten. Stumbled upon this little family-run place by accident. Just looked good to me, and then I saw it had been rated the best chicken sandwich in the Bay Area. So that’s what I got, it was out of this world. And I am a pretty harsh critic. The chicken breast was juicy and the coating was super crispy. They also make the buns in house, which I find pretty amazing and unusual, but makes a huge difference. The bun is lightly toasted. And it’s got this tangy spicy sauce and crunchy slaw, and also quite a sizable portion. I will definitely go back to try the garlic noodles, which also sounded great. I highly recommend this place.
… moreRyan Lee Charles
Stellar Chicken Sandwich. House made brioche buns were buttery and soft, chicken was crispy, and the asian-style slaw was the cherry on top. The Garlic Noodles are a must try! The flavor is perfect- not too salty or overpowering, but fresh and fragrant. Garlic was clearly minced right before the noodles were made. It was my first time at recommendation from a friend, and the owner was super kind. He gave me a free sandwich on my way out! Atmosphere is super cute as well. Highly recommend.
… moreMaeve Do Duong
Delicious fried chicken sandwich with sautéed brussels sprouts! 10/10 recommend the combo!
Not really a fan of the bubble tea there but you won’t disappoint with the sandwich.
… moreRui Zhong
One of the better fried chicken sandwiches I’ve tried. Juicy, good flavor, sizable portion. Just a tad bit soggy but that’s expected given I had a deliver order. Chicken could have used a bit more seasoning but still had solid flavor. Depending on your preference, you might want it more crispy, but I found it satisfying. Definitely will go back when I’m craving a fried chicken sandwich.
Thai fried chicken wings are also incredible. Best chicken spot around town.
… moreLay L.
Hands down the BEST chicken sandwich in B-town. Crispy, juicy and full of wonderful Thai flavors and seasoning. The brioche bread is soft and complements the chicken very well. The chicken satay taco’s are very unique and also very tasty. Stop reading and just go try it! You won’t be disappointed.
… moreBritt Allen
I found out about this place in 2020 and it remains my favorite fried chicken sandwich and curly fries in the Bay area! I also love that they are family owned, and people of color. every single time I’ve gotten food from there it has been top-notch along with the friendly service. They even collaborate within the community and sometimes offer deals for free food, which myself and a friend have been able to take advantage of! I love this place and I’ll never stop going 🙂
… moreKristin N
The hype is real. The chicken sandwich is like a fried chicken bhan mi with veggies. It’s the crispiest sandwich with an extremely satisfying bite. Don’t sleep on the Brussels, they’re like pad Thai flavor brussel sprouts, so good. Sangria is also a banger. Hubby said it’s the first time in a long time where everything was excellent. Satay tacos were packed with veggies and a delicious peanut sauce.
Just know when you come you’ll wait for your food. I think we waited around 25 minutes, but in our opinion, it was well worth it. If you have kids, bring them a snack while you wait. Great price point for a nice spread of items that were enjoyable for adults and kiddos alike.
We will absolutely be back and will be telling our friends all about Southside Station!
… moreRuth Gildea
This is a tiny hole in the wall. There is seating for maybe 16 people inside, and four outside. You walk up to a little sliding window to order, and get a beeper to know when your food is ready, but….O M G…. the food is beyond amazing! I want to try everything but I can’t resist crispy fried chicken thighs (or sliders) and garlic noodles. Last time, I got to try the dusty tofu and chicken satay tacos. Yum! And I’m not a fan of tofu lol.
… moreLady Rel
The chicken is so good. And the chicken sandwich is a monster! The nuggets are awesome as well. The rice well it tastes like plain rice regardless of the colorful things you see. Still love this place great bang for your buck and you’re definitely going to be full.
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