Someone once said that heaven is a place on earth. To which we said back: Heaven is a food truck on Temple s campus! Owls, say hello to Chicken Heaven the truck with the cluck. With chicken BLTs, chicken cheesesteaks, chicken and ham, chicken fingers and chicken salad, it s the go-to stop for breaded- and grilled-chicken aficionados alike. And if chicken isn t your thing, don t worry as your loyal foodie friends at Nutshell found, the truck serves up an assortment of chicken-less platters, wraps and sandwiches that also taste like they were sent from above.
In the madness of the overwhelming sea of food trucks along Montgomery Avenue sits a small, but delicious slice of heaven. While you ve walked by this truck a gazillion times and its appearance is similar to so many food trucks, the sign designates its special place in the foodie universe: Chicken Heaven, The Best in Philly.
Among the menu options are chicken all ways: buffalo chicken, spicy chicken, pesto chicken, chicken parm, cajun chicken, grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken cheesesteak, chicken and broccoli, chicken fingers, chicken BLT, chicken caesar salad, chicken salad wrap and a Nutshell go-to, the chicken ranch wrap.
But for a real escape to Chicken paradise, try the well-known (and well-worth-it) spicy chicken sandwich combo. The spicy chicken sandwich is served between a soft sesame seed toasted bun and with a side of french fries topped, of course, with salt, pepper and ketchup. With additions of lettuce, tomato and a little bit of mayo, the sandwich's first bite is heavenly indeed.
For those not feeling poultry, Chicken Heaven has a wide variety of other American food choices, including breakfast platters, wraps and paninis. With a HUGE (capital letters huge) menu and reasonable prices, Chicken Heaven will also satisfy your breakfast needs with options including pancakes and French toast.
A morning must-have is the pork roll, egg and cheese omelette platter with a side of home fries. Not only will the plate leave your stomach full and satisfied, it s a great way to kick off a day of classes (orrrrr just have a super good breakfast).
The hidden gem? The truck s under-the-radar iced coffee, complete with a splash of cream, a pinch of sugar and absolutely no chicken (we think).
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Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Speed: 5-15 minutesBest Enjoyed: When you re in the mood for a spicy sandwich, when you re running late for class and need to grab a quick coffee and when you re craving a turkey panini. Sooo, basically whenever you re hungry.Menu: Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, burgers, wraps, salads, a variety of (spicy & non-spicy) chicken sandwiches, hoagies, paninisLocation: Montgomery Avenue between 13th and Broad streetsPrice: $2.50 $8; accepts credit/debitOrdering: In-person, or call ahead at 215-763-7343Treat yo self to the spicy chicken sandwich combo.