Uncle Remus

Name: Uncle Remus
Address: 5611 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: +1 877-202-1470
Rating: 3.8

3.8(773 reviews)Google Rating

• Chicken

5611 W Madison St

Chicago, IL

+1 877-201-0719

Website

About Uncle Remus

"Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, a Black-owned, women-led business, has been a Chicago West Side staple since 1963. Founded by Gus W. Rickette, Sr. and Mary F. Rickette, it began as G & G Chicken Shack before becoming Uncle Remus in 1969. Known for its unique saucy fried chicken, the restaurant embodies tradition, flavor, and community. Now led by their daughter, Charmaine Rickette Alfred, Uncle Remus continues to offer affordable family meals, catering, and a food truck, while honoring its rich history and the Rickette family's legacy."

Photos

In the News

Recent articles and mentions about Uncle Remus

Neighborhood Icons on the North and South Sides Call it Quits

Uncle Remus, 737 E. 47th Street, closed on Sunday, March 2. There aren't a lot of details yet, but ownership tells the publication that they're looking for a...

Eater Chicago5 months agoRead more

Uncle Remus Reopens On The West Side As Customers Flock Back For Its Famous Fried Chicken

AUSTIN — Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, the legendary West Side chicken shop, is back with a fresh new look after a pandemic hiatus.

Block Club Chicago4/15/2022Read more

Uncle Remus weathers the pandemic, all along supporting the community with jobs and free meals

The 94-year-old founder of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken in Chicago has never stopped working during the pandemic.

Chicago Tribune2/16/2021Read more

Uncle Remus Founder Celebrates 95th Birthday

Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken and the Rickette Foundation will present a “Gospel Concert Fit for a Legend” celebrating the 95 th birthday of Uncle Remus...

Chicago Defender8/11/2021Read more

Uncle Remus Finds its Secret Sauce on the South Side

Uncle Remus Finds its Secret Sauce on the South Side ... May 2, 2017 Grantee Stories Chicago Commitment ... May 2, 2017 Grantee Stories Chicago Commitment.

MacArthur Foundation5/2/2017Read more