# Slim Chickens, Essex — Reviews & Opening Hours > Slim Chickens — Chicken Restaurant in Essex with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.0/5 from 49 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/slim-chickens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Chicken Restaurant # Slim Chickens 9 - 10 High Street, Chelmsford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14358706336243371085&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Slim Chickens](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110986910221847035378) **In short:** Slim Chickens is a chicken restaurant in Chelmsford, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 49 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Slim Chickens Slim Chickens is a chicken restaurant on Chelmsford's High Street. The kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The venue accommodates children and groups. Diners report fresh chicken served with a range of sauces and attentive staff. Some customers have noted the pricing as high relative to portion size and flavour. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Slim Chickens's own website](http://slimchickens.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Five Guys Burgers and Fries Chelmsford next door - Boots next door - John Lewis & Partners next door - EE 150m away - High Chelmer Shopping Centre 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this restaurant offers delicious, fresh chicken and a wide variety of sauces, with staff providing brilliant service in a clean environment. Other reviews mention the food can be overpriced and flavorless. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (49 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Chelmsford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1956927). [More restaurants in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants) ★ 4.0 (49 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://slimchickens.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Plus Code** 9F32PFMF+HC ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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