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Tiki Chick

Upper West Side · Cocktail Bar

517 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10024Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★901 reviews

People say this tiki bar serves delicious chicken sandwiches, falafel sandwiches, and tiki drinks, including a popular hot honey chicken sandwich and pina colada. They highlight the unbeatable prices, especially the $5 chicken sandwich deal, and the fun, chaotic, offbeat tiki-bar vibe. They also like the friendly and attentive staff.

Cocktails, lively crowds, and $5 chicken sandwiches with serious pull.

Tiki Chick is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Upper West Side, New York. It has logged 4,987 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
tikichick.com

The experience

You come for a drink, stay for several, order a chicken sandwich, and spend the evening surrounded by decor that transports you out of the city.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

Tiki Chick is a cocktail bar focusing on tiki drinks and chicken sandwiches. The Pink Wave sandwich draws repeated mention for quality and value at $5. The space commits fully to the tiki theme, including the restrooms. Strong drinks and lively atmosphere are consistent themes in reviews. Blackbird check-ins show busiest traffic on Saturdays and Sundays.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Fast facts

  • Tiki Chick has 4,987 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 952 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out $5 chicken sandwiches.
  • Pink Wave, Volcano Chick, and hot honey all appear in highlighted reviews.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Tiki Chick has logged 4,987 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday leading the pack.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • Chicken sandwiches are $5.
  • Drinks are strong.
  • Decor is immersive throughout the space, including restrooms.
Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Amenities

Meals

Dinner

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • Piña Colada

    Marti Plata Rum, Coconut Rum, Crushed Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime, Vita Coco Coconut Water

    $17.00
  • Pickle Painkiller

    Marti Plata Rum, Jacob’s Pickles Hot Sour Brine, Coconut, Orange, Pineapple

    $17.00
  • Margarita

    Espolon Blanco & Reposado Tequila, Seasonal Flavor, Agave, Lime, Salt

    $17.00
  • Hurricane

    Bacardi Reserva Ocho, Marti Plata rum, Passion Fruit, Orange, Pomegranate, Apricot, Organic Cane Sugar, Lime

    $17.00
  • Caipirinha

    Avua Cachaça Prata, Cachaça Amburana, Organic Cane Sugar, Lime

    $17.00
  • Chicks Go To Montauk

    Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum, Kumquat-Golden Kiwi Oleo, Acidified Tamarind Nectar, Montauk Tropical IPA

    $15.00
  • Pearl Diver

    Butter washed Ron Colón High Proof Coffee, El Dorado 12 yr, Allspice Dram, Cinnamon infused Honey, Vanilla Bean, Orange, Lime

    $18.00
  • Cha Cha Chica

    Chipotle infused Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Caravedo Pisco Acholado, Kronan Swedish Punsch, Acidified Tamarind Nectar, Kiwi, Papaya Albumin, Tajin, Mango Brandy Spritz

    $16.00
  • Planet of the Apes

    Banana Peel infused Ron Zacapa 23, Ron Colón Red Banana Oleo, Cacao infused Averna, Housemade Banana-Lime Oleo, El Guapo Barrel Aged Vanilla Bitters, Aztec Chocolate Bitters

    $16.00
  • Shark Snacks

    Planteray 3 Star Rum, Espolon Blanco Tequila, Apricot, Coconut, Grapefruit, Lime

    $17.00
  • Espresso Tikitini

    Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask, Giffard Café du Honduras, Cynar, Cold Brew, Vanilla Bean infused Coconut Palm Sugar, Mole Bitters

    $18.00
  • Blue Hawaiian

    Altamura Vodka, Diplomatico Planas, Giffard Blue Curaçao, Soursop, Pineapple Juice, Lemon

    $15.00
seed menu intel/ updated 12d ago

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The room in motion

Activity179
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Flynet check ins

4,987

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№11

of 16 Upper West Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.7× the Upper West Side median

Upper West Side percentile

Top 70% in Upper West Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 16 Upper West Side spots.

Last 30 days

179 check ins

−33% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 30Oct 29

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Inside Tiki Chick

The experience

You come for a drink, stay for several, order a chicken sandwich, and spend the evening surrounded by decor that transports you out of the city.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Review signal

4.5

901 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Guide

Inside Tiki Chick

The experience

You come for a drink, stay for several, order a chicken sandwich, and spend the evening surrounded by decor that transports you out of the city.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

Tiki Chick is a cocktail bar focusing on tiki drinks and chicken sandwiches. The Pink Wave sandwich draws repeated mention for quality and value at $5. The space commits fully to the tiki theme, including the restrooms. Strong drinks and lively atmosphere are consistent themes in reviews. Blackbird check-ins show busiest traffic on Saturdays and Sundays.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Review signal

4.5

901 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • Piña Colada

    Marti Plata Rum, Coconut Rum, Crushed Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime, Vita Coco Coconut Water

    $17.00
  • Pickle Painkiller

    Marti Plata Rum, Jacob’s Pickles Hot Sour Brine, Coconut, Orange, Pineapple

    $17.00
  • Margarita

    Espolon Blanco & Reposado Tequila, Seasonal Flavor, Agave, Lime, Salt

    $17.00
  • Hurricane

    Bacardi Reserva Ocho, Marti Plata rum, Passion Fruit, Orange, Pomegranate, Apricot, Organic Cane Sugar, Lime

    $17.00
  • Caipirinha

    Avua Cachaça Prata, Cachaça Amburana, Organic Cane Sugar, Lime

    $17.00
  • Chicks Go To Montauk

    Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum, Kumquat-Golden Kiwi Oleo, Acidified Tamarind Nectar, Montauk Tropical IPA

    $15.00
  • Pearl Diver

    Butter washed Ron Colón High Proof Coffee, El Dorado 12 yr, Allspice Dram, Cinnamon infused Honey, Vanilla Bean, Orange, Lime

    $18.00
  • Cha Cha Chica

    Chipotle infused Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Caravedo Pisco Acholado, Kronan Swedish Punsch, Acidified Tamarind Nectar, Kiwi, Papaya Albumin, Tajin, Mango Brandy Spritz

    $16.00
  • Planet of the Apes

    Banana Peel infused Ron Zacapa 23, Ron Colón Red Banana Oleo, Cacao infused Averna, Housemade Banana-Lime Oleo, El Guapo Barrel Aged Vanilla Bitters, Aztec Chocolate Bitters

    $16.00
  • Shark Snacks

    Planteray 3 Star Rum, Espolon Blanco Tequila, Apricot, Coconut, Grapefruit, Lime

    $17.00
  • Espresso Tikitini

    Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask, Giffard Café du Honduras, Cynar, Cold Brew, Vanilla Bean infused Coconut Palm Sugar, Mole Bitters

    $18.00
  • Blue Hawaiian

    Altamura Vodka, Diplomatico Planas, Giffard Blue Curaçao, Soursop, Pineapple Juice, Lemon

    $15.00
seed menu intel/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • Chicken sandwiches are $5.
  • Drinks are strong.
  • Decor is immersive throughout the space, including restrooms.
Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Amenities

Meals

Dinner

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • Tiki Chick has 4,987 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 952 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out $5 chicken sandwiches.
  • Pink Wave, Volcano Chick, and hot honey all appear in highlighted reviews.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Tiki Chick has logged 4,987 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday leading the pack.

editorial/ updated 12d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Tiki Chick?

Tiki Chick has logged 4,987 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tiki Chick busiest?

Tiki Chick is busiest on Monday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Tiki Chick serve?

Tiki Chick serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Tiki Chick?

Tiki Chick is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Tiki Chick?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Tiki Chick in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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