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Our story · Bloomington's hot chicken since 2018Same recipes. Crew first.
Pop-Up has been frying hot chicken in Bloomington since 2018. In 2026 it changed hands, and a group of local restaurant owners took over with one goal: bring back the original and do right by the people who make it.
What we keptThe original recipes
The recipes, the hand-breaded chicken, the dill fries and the crew who know them by heart. The food Bloomington fell for is the food we serve.
What we changedHow we run it
Owners in the building. A crew that's paid fairly and on time. Every review read and answered. And a new look coming soon.
Our promisesWhat you can count on
To our crew
Fair pay, on time. Holiday pay in writing, and holiday shifts are voluntary. Tips go to the crew. An owner they can talk to every week.
To our guests
Made to order, every time. If something isn't right, tell us and we'll fix it.
To Bloomington
Local owners, local crew, and nights that give back to local schools and teams.
Come taste it
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