Is there such a thing as too much fried chicken! I don't think so! This is a dish that everyone should opt for when visiting parlour diner. It is the best dish on the menu :)
Small american-style diner serving burgers, fried chicken and milkshakes. The burgers are juicy and not too heavy. The fried chicken are boneless and although made from breast still juicy and have great coatings. Would definitely come back again to try the shakes and other dishes.
These are some serious burgers! Parlour is a very understated little burger place that serves some amazing burgers. If you're brave try the Thunderbird burger - fried chicken, spicy sauce and other delicious bits, this one is my fave. Plus, we always get some onion rings and chips to share and dip them in their homemade spicy sauces. Delicious!
Far way from the elegant Windsor of the UK, we have a different kind of Windsor here in Melbourne. A friend and I headed into fried chicken eatery Parlour Diner on Chapel Street for a junk food fix. It’s a cool eatery with an enjoyable chilled vibe with plenty of friendly smiles and all the calories.
Hungry Little Dinosaur
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The Windsor end of Chapel street is the place to be! Have walked past this place on the way home and thought I might try it with Mr Dinosaur. He’s the American food junkie after all.
We ordered pretty quickly as we’d studied the menu on Zomato a couple of times and also the lovely pink haired waitress pointed at the two big groups of guys who were looking at the menu and told us to get in before they did, which was very nice of her. I was a little confused by how 4 buffalo wings could be classified as a meal but they turned out to be wingettes so both wing and drumstick.
They came with fried chicken but no sauce :( but never fear!! Pink waitress brought me a COLLECTION OF HOT SAUCES which I LOVED. Liked the atmosphere and the slayer sauce!
Firstly the service - great! Quick, friendly and a nice atmosphere
Now the ribs... not what I was expecting to see but once I started to eat they were quite yum. Tender and relatively lean, not too saucy and hit the mark in many ways. I can tell they have been recently reheated but still taste fresh. Served with curly fries which were perfect and an interesting sauce that surprised but impressed and I finished the whole serve which is rare for me. A side salad of lettuce and sauce was a refreshing balance to the pallet. Good value at $25, a half rack of ribs but I’m full.
My hungry little dinosaur had the buffalo wings, she said they were ok
Don’t judge this little diner/bar by its interior; the food here will satisfy your taste buds.
Their Blue Ribbon Crispy Chicken has a delicious crunchy batter, however the meat is only chicken breast, hence it may be a bit dry for some people (I’m more of a thigh person myself). Their Baby Back Pork Ribs were tender and dressed well - not too sweet, nor plain. Regarding the sides: the curly fries here are a bit too salty while the salad is simple but tasty.
Apart from the food, the service was very good; our waiter was friendly and attentive, while the chef decided to give us an extra piece of chicken because he felt they were a bit smaller. The environment was alright; being a bar, it was a little dirty and the tables were all off balance so they moved around a lot. Overall I’d recommend this place if you’re down for some ribs and fried chicken.
The Windsor end of Chapel Street is home to an enclave of amazing eateries, each doing their own thing and doing it well. From Asian to Mexican it's all happening in Windsor. When it comes to chasing flavors, there's always a few classics to seek out and the eponymous burger is one such item that can’t be ignored. Enter Parlour Diner....
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Read the reviews and as chicken lovers, we were a bit unsure but thought it was worth a shot.
Inside it’s fairly small and reminds a little of my grandmothers house as a child but it’s warm, comfortable and reasonably tidy.
Staff were friendly and good with their “small talk”.
Now the chicken. It’s no lie when you read it’s huge. It certainly is very generous sizing.
I’m always hesitant with the outside is crispy - will it be dry and nasty on the inside? This wasn’t.
It was delicious breast and we shared 4 with onion rings and curly friend with the obligatory salad (decoration) and we ate 2 and much of the sides. So much food!
Really lovely coating and good balance of flavours.
The ONLY thing that would make this place better would a variety of sauces - maybe a hickory bbq or aioli but that’s just our tastes as we don’t eat spicy sauces.
Would I recommend to my friends - YES!
I would go as far to say this is the best fried chicken in Melbourne and certainly miles above F.A.T or the likes.
Keep up the good work Parlour Diner - we will be regulars here. See you soon!
Best burgers I've had in years, definitely best burgers on chapel. The owner is also a good guy who knows how to make a proper drink, so if you want cheap drinks fo during happy hour!
The most amazing fried chicken (boneless). Treat yourself to the combo with curly fries and salad. We always order a side of the onion rings too.
During the last lockdown we got it delivered and it travelled well compared to other home deliveries.
Sitting inside is casual and quirky. On a warm night it's good to sit on the high tables and watch people.
I dined here back in April as I was planning to bring a group tour through whilst we were on an opp shop tour of Chapel St. Sam was very welcoming and extremely helpful with our group we visited yesterday and the consistency of excellent food and service was outstanding. He made us custom drinks and his burger menu selection has something mouthwatering for everyone. Highly recommend very funky vibe and spotless amenities.
The best burgers hands down. The chicken is so delicious and crunchy. Staff are great and very friendly and they have a alcohol licence too!
I mean I have had better and I have had worse... I finally got to have their food with my partner and we both agreed the food was alright but didn't blow our socks off. I would recommend you to taste them for yourself, make up your own mind but they were fine.
Great recommendations from staff. The salad was amazing and very flavoursome. Added a serve of fried chicken! The chicken burger was superb too and very juicy. Laid back and easy going spot for a quick late dinner or a nice date.
Amazing chicken bites! We loved the recommendations and the amazing service by Sam!! Thanks for looking after us!! Will definitely recommend to others, we will definitely will be back! Xx
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