Restaurant
General Chicken Co.
58 Aberdeen Rd, Macleod VIC 3085, Australia
Find General Chicken Co.
58 Aberdeen Rd, Macleod VIC 3085, Australia
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Book NowAbout General Chicken Co.
General Chicken Co. redefines the neighbourhood chicken shop with succulent rotisseries, generous sides, and house gelato. Positioned right across from Macleod station, the counter dishes up tender roast chicken packs alongside crisp chips dusted in chicken salt. Diners mix and match their trays with hot roast vegetables, potato bake, and a rotating display of around ten fresh salads. Regulars frequently drop by for quick family dinners or casual lunches on the run, capping off savoury mains with a scoop from the on-site gelato bar.
- Generous Combo Trays: Pair rotisserie chicken packs with hot potato bake, roast vegetables, and up to ten rotating salads.
- In-House Gelato Bar: An on-site counter serves varied gelato flavours alongside classic hot chicken shop staples.
What's On at General Chicken Co.
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose General Chicken Co.
Succulent rotisserie chicken, abundant fresh salad bars, generous hospitality, and artisan gelato in Macleod
Tender Roast Chicken & Golden Chips
Diners regularly highlight succulent, tender chicken seasoned and roasted to fall off the bone, paired with crisp hot chips.
The meat is always perfectly cooked and falls off the bone.
Hamish O'Neill Mix-and-Match Vegetable & Salad Combos
Patrons can choose from an extensive counter featuring about 10 fresh salads, baked cauliflower, potato bake, and roasted vegetables.
The best part is you can mix and match from their different combos they have available.
Craig Muller Generous, Community-Minded Service
The team goes the extra mile with welcoming hospitality, generous portions, and accommodating care during busy hours.
The man at the register was so kind and generous, giving us large portions that were more than enough to share
Karla Johnsons Substantial Servings & Leftovers
Generous meal packs and sizable portions ensure individuals and groups leave thoroughly satisfied, often with plenty left over.
both were very generous servings that allowed for leftovers.
Michael G In-House Gelato Ice Cream Counter
A dedicated on-site gelato bar provides a unique sweet finish to classic savoury takeaway chicken meals under one roof.
Staff were super friendly and they even serve amazing gelato ice cream for desert.
Azem Bektash Convenient Village Station Location
Conveniently situated right across from Macleod station and park, making dinner pickups and casual visits effortless.
It’s in a great position, right across from the station and park.
Andrew Ford
Most popular items
Our most ordered rotisserie and burger favourites
Roast Chicken
Best roast chicken that I’ve eaten in a long time. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked, great flavour, moist and great quality chicken.
S Perez Chicken Parma
We had a chicken parma meal and a Macleod Local burger, both were very generous servings that allowed for leftovers.
Michael G DB Special Burger
Stand out for me is the 'DB Special' burger with marinated breast. Unbelievably epic ⭐
Walter Roemer Hot Bandidos Schnitzel Burger
Hot Bandidos snitzel burger is amazing: crispy, spicy, great bun, fresh lettuce.
Luke Simmo
Other favorites
Desserts, sides, and additions to complete your meal
Gelato
They also have gelato which you don’t usually see but the convenience is nice!
Ariaan Chips
Best chips I’ve ever had. They have the perfect chicken salt in them.
Angela Eunjae Chung Roast Vegetables
Salads all looked great and we loved the roasted veggies!
Ariaan Nuggets
Kids also liked the plain burger (no lettuce) and nuggets.
Luke Simmo
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and customer care details experienced at General Chicken Co.
Cooking After Closing Hours
Staff and owners readily cook full meals even when arriving right at closing time, welcoming orders with genuine hospitality.
Proactive Meal Upgrades
When an order ran slightly behind schedule, the crew proactively upgraded a large fries order to family size.
Gracious Order Remedies
The owner personally remade a complete family meal order without hesitation when a mix-up occurred during peak busy hours.
Dog-Friendly Hospitality
Counters provide fresh water bowls outside for guests dining or waiting with their dogs.
Before you head over
Practical advice on ordering combos, timing your visit, and one-stop dining
Opt for Takeaway During Peak Times
With high takeaway foot traffic creating a bustling front counter, ordering takeaway to go or dining in the nearby park across the station provides a much more comfortable dining experience.
Build Mix-and-Match Meal Combos
Take full advantage of the extensive hot and cold displays by customising mix-and-match combo packs with your choice of roast sides or roughly 10 rotating salads.
Grab Dessert at the In-House Gelato Bar
Save room after your savoury meal or combine your visit into a single stop by ordering artisanal ice cream directly from the integrated gelato counter.
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