Chicago’s fried chicken since 1950
Chicago’s soul in every bite
Fresh chicken, never frozen, hand-breaded every day in the spice blend Harold's made famous on the South Side. Now in Moline.
Now serving chicken and waffles
What's new
Since 1950
It started with one shack on the South Side
Harold Pierce opened the first Harold's Chicken Shack in 1950: crispy chicken, mild or hot sauce, white bread and fries. Instead of franchising, he licensed the name to friends and family, so the people behind the counter owned the place.
Seventy-five years on, that recipe has been passed down through generations.
The Harold’s way
Made the Chicago way
The recipe that made Harold's a South Side institution, cooked to order in Moline.
Fresh, never frozen
Every piece is fresh chicken, breaded by hand in the spice blend Harold's has used since 1950.
Served the classic way
Dinners come the way they always have on the South Side: with fries, white bread and slaw, in mild or hot sauce.
A real sports bar
Your Chicago teams on the screens, with cold drinks and specialty cocktails at the bar.
Visit us in Moline
We’re right next door
425 15th St
Moline, IL 61265
- Monday to Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday and Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 12 PM to 9 PM
Who’s stopped by
Seventy-five years of Chicago, and a few familiar faces along the way.
Meet the owner
Josiah Blanton
A Chicago native who brought Harold's to the Quad Cities, built on discipline, dedication and determination.
“Your mind must arrive at the destination before you do.”
Hungry yet?
Order for delivery, or call ahead for pickup.