Every item on the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen menu with representative prices in one fast page: 12 hour marinated signature chicken, the famous chicken sandwich, tenders, wings, seafood, sides, and family meals. Popeyes has been frying Cajun style chicken since 1972 in New Orleans. Prices vary by location and franchise; confirm exact local pricing in the Popeyes app.
Updated July 2026The foundation since 1972: bone in chicken marinated for 12 hours in Louisiana seasonings, hand battered, and fried. Available classic (mild) or spicy.
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The sandwich that started the national chicken sandwich wars in 2019: buttermilk marinated breast, hand battered, on a brioche bun with barrel cured pickles.
Whole breast strips marinated in Louisiana seasonings. Classic, spicy, or blackened, the blackened version is the go to lower calorie order since it skips the breading.
The wing lineup rotates flavors, with Ghost Pepper wings as the recurring headline act.
The Louisiana side of Louisiana Kitchen. The lineup expands seasonally, especially around Lent.
The biscuit is non negotiable. Everything else is a matter of loyalty, and red beans and rice has the most loyal camp.
Feeding a crowd? See family meal pricing. Hunting value? The $5 Faves and deals page has the full rundown.
Nine sauces, usually free with tenders and nuggets, extra sauces around $0.50 each. Our ranking, argue at the contact page.
Representative national pricing on the head to head orders people actually compare.
| Order | Popeyes | KFC | Chick fil A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagship chicken sandwich | $5.99 | ~$5.49 | ~$5.65 |
| Spicy chicken sandwich | $6.99 | ~$5.99 | ~$5.95 |
| 8Pc chicken only | $19.99 | ~$18.99 | Not offered |
| Value menu entry | $5 Faves | ~$5 lineup | None |
| 3Pc tenders combo | $10.09 | ~$9.99 | ~$9.85 |
The pattern: Popeyes prices within cents of the field, so the decision comes down to seasoning. If you want Cajun heat and the 12 hour marinade, the tiebreak is flavor, not price.
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Recurring themes from public reviews across Google, Yelp, and Reddit. Sentiment summary, not individual testimonials.
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Typical hours below. Franchise locations vary widely, and drive thru often runs later than the dining room.
| Holiday | Typical Status |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Reduced hours or closed, varies by franchise |
| Christmas Day | Closed at most locations |
| Easter Sunday | Varies by franchise |
| July 4, Memorial Day, Labor Day | Regular or slightly reduced hours |
The classic chicken sandwich runs about $5.99 and the spicy version about $6.99, with combo meals (sandwich, side, and drink) around $8.99 to $10.99 depending on location.
The 2 piece signature chicken combo is around $8.49 to $9.39 depending on location, with the chicken alone at about $5.99.
An 8 piece of signature chicken runs about $19.99 for chicken only, with family meal versions including sides starting around $24.99.
The 2026 $5 Faves lineup includes picks like the 3 piece classic signature chicken and the classic chicken sandwich, making it the best value entry point on the menu. Lineup varies by location.
A 5 piece order of blackened tenders is about $7.99, and 5 piece tender combos run around $10.99. Tenders come in classic, spicy, and blackened.
Yes. The flounder fish sandwich is about $5.99 and shrimp options rotate seasonally, especially around Lent when the seafood menu expands.
Cajun fries, mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy, red beans and rice, coleslaw, mac and cheese, and buttermilk biscuits at about $1.29 each.
Most locations run about 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM, with drive thru hours sometimes later. Hours vary by franchise, so check your local restaurant.
Yes, the signature bone in chicken is marinated for 12 hours in Louisiana seasonings before being hand battered and fried. It is the foundation the chain has built on since 1972.
No. Franchise ownership means prices vary noticeably by region, and airport or stadium locations can run 20 to 40 percent higher. Prices here are representative national averages.
Yes, the $5 Faves menu launched nationwide in 2026, plus rotating bundle deals on wings and family boxes. See our deals page for the current lineup.
The lineup includes Blackened Ranch, Buttermilk Ranch, Bayou Buffalo, BoldBQ, Sweet Heat, Mardi Gras Mustard, and honey, with availability varying by location.
Single biscuits at about $1.29 are the cheapest item, and apple pie runs around $1.99. The cheapest real meal path is the $5 Faves lineup.
Only at select locations, mostly in Louisiana and a few test markets, with biscuit sandwiches and chicken and biscuits. The vast majority of US locations do not serve breakfast.
Moderate by most standards, flavorful Cajun heat rather than pain. Ghost Pepper wings are the genuinely hot item on the menu.
Yes, through the app and major delivery platforms. Delivery menus price 10 to 20 percent higher than in store.
Popeyes uses a blend that includes palm and soybean oil. Anyone with allergen concerns should check the official allergen guide.
No traditional grilled option; blackened tenders are the non fried choice, seasoned and cooked without breading.
Some sauces have appeared in grocery retail in limited runs, but the core lineup is restaurant only.
Most locations accept contactless payment in store and drive thru, and the app takes standard digital payment methods.
Standard palm sized buttermilk biscuits around 200 calories each, sold individually or in 4 packs, included in most family meals.
Franchise ownership means every operator sets prices. Airport, stadium, and big city locations commonly run 20 to 40 percent above the national averages shown here.
Bone in wings tossed in a ghost pepper seasoning blend, the hottest recurring item Popeyes runs, usually in 6 and 12 piece drops.
The flounder fish sandwich at about $5.99 appears seasonally and around Lent at most locations, with some keeping it year round.
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