Popeyes Stratford

Popeyes Stratford at Westfield Stratford City was the very first Popeyes location in the United Kingdom when it opened in November 2021, making it historically significant as the launch pad for one of the biggest fast-food introductions to the UK market in recent years. Hardens reviewed it noting that it delivers "the best fried chicken" in a focused menu of Louisiana-style fried chicken sandwiches and sides. The Stratford location has since been joined by multiple other UK branches, but this remains the original.

The menu is centred on Popeyes' signature Louisiana-style chicken sandwich -- a thick-cut, pressure-fried chicken breast on a brioche bun with pickles and either classic or spicy mayo -- alongside tenders, wings, biscuits, red beans and rice and Cajun fries. The chicken uses a proprietary Louisiana-style batter and marinade that has made Popeyes' chicken sandwich one of the most viral fast food items in the world. Open daily.