The Coop at Double Chicken Please

“Created by GN Chan and Faye Chen from Taiwan, Double Chicken Please is one of New York City’s most celebrated cocktail destinations, located on the Lower East Side. Renowned for its innovative dual-concept experience. The venue is divided into two distinct spaces: the lively Free Range front room, which welcomes walk-in guests with creative draft cocktails and delicious chicken sandwiches, and The Coop, an intimate reservation-only back room known for its sophisticated, culinary-inspired cocktails and elevated dining menu. I went to a pop-up event the first night I went and then I had the Banana Barley Bamboo to start and the Key Lime Pie to finish on the second the night in The Coop. It’s blending casual comfort with world-class mixology, Double Chicken Please is a unique and memorable experience, I highly recommend it.”

“I think this was the best drink experience I’ve ever had! I wouldn’t recommend eating there or only going for appetizers (I felt like the sandwiches were too big and the waiter said they’d be so much smaller. Also, don’t try the donut one, it’s a little bit hard to eat, looks funnier than it tastes, not worth it). But seriously the drinks they’re worth every dollar, my favorite was the Mellon Prosciutto”

“What a cool vibe!! I was not excited for a 9:30 reservation.. and am soo glad we had this experience. Apparently a very difficult place to get into and I can understand why. They put so much effort into creating every single drink and the chicken was delicious as well. We mostly had mocktails, but they were all soo unique and delicious. Nothing i have ever experienced before from the Japanese cold boodle to the burnt toast. There was no bad drink. The spicy cucumbers were soo addictive. I couldn’t stop eating them. The spicy popcorn chicken with honey was perfect. The mochi chicken sandwich was also soo delicious. Definitely recommend giving that one a try! It was a great experience, atmosphere and service.”

“Okay, I like it. Anytime a place is hyped up a lot, I leave disappointed. Not Double Chicken Please. On a Thursday evening around 7pm, I was able to get a single seat at the bar in the coop. The bartenders were busy making drinks so it took a while to get their attention. When I did, they were so friendly and efficient. Having a sweet tooth, I enjoyed the Key Lime Pie cocktail. It literally tastes like a key lime pie. With a $22 price tag, it's worth it. They also have...well, chicken, on the menu, but I only came for a drink. The entire place is dark and slick. It's a great spot!”

“Walking into Double Chicken Please after Superbueno (#12 in the world, no big deal) could have been intimidating, but it more than held its own. The hosts were fantastic. Shout-out to the hostess in the Moncler puffer who runs that door like a benevolent air traffic controller. Kind, attentive, efficient, and somehow warm while managing the chaos. We started in the Free Range section where the vibe is lively and the popcorn chicken and cucumbers are the ideal salty, crunchy companions to the playful drinks. The servers were sharp and present without hovering, which is an art. Once we moved into the Coop, the night leveled up. The cocktails are inventive and food-inspired in a way that actually works, not just for the gimmick. Samuel treated us like long-lost family, generous with his time and genuinely engaging, which made the whole experience feel special rather than transactional. Ending on the key lime pie was the exact right call. Creative, high-energy, and genuinely hospitable. Double Chicken Please is absolutely worth the visit and the return trip.”