Kansas City, MO — In a stunning development that surprised absolutely no one, Kansas City’s beloved fried chicken joint, Go Chicken Go, has yet again managed to turn the simple act of opening a new location into a multi-year epic that rivals the wait for a new "Game of Thrones" book.
More than a year ago, the intrepid folks at Go Chicken Go took out permits for the former Taco Bueno building at 380 N.E. Vivion Road. Now, with bated breath, the local chicken aficionados are greeted with the latest tantalizing update. Go Chicken Go has now applied for a “Construct Addition to Existing Commercial Building” permit in addition to renewing their existing permits. Yes, dear reader, the slow-cooked saga continues.
Residents of the Northland, those brave souls who still believe in the promises of fried chicken bliss, have been living in a state of suspended anticipation. They’ve watched as Go Chicken Go’s website https://gochickengo.com/locations/ keeps up the charade, consistently promising an opening that’s perpetually just around the corner. It’s like a never-ending episode of “The Twilight Zone,” where the delicious reward is always just out of reach.
For those who’ve been keeping track, this venture began over three years ago. The initial excitement over the potential arrival of Kansas City’s unique chicken to the Northland has now evolved into a shared community experience—one of frustration, eye rolls, and sarcastic humor. The building at 380 N.E. Vivion Road, once a beacon of hope, now stands as a monument to bureaucratic limbo and dashed culinary dreams.
In the latest twist, Go Chicken Go has announced they expect to start construction in another 6 to 8 months, citing ongoing litigation regarding the property purchase. Litigation, permits, and promises—oh my! It’s almost as if Go Chicken Go has mistaken themselves for a reality TV show instead of a chicken restaurant.
But let’s give credit where it’s due. The people behind Go Chicken Go are nothing if not consistent. They’ve consistently dangled the carrot of “opening soon” in front of their loyal fan base. Maybe it’s a marketing strategy to keep their name in the headlines or perhaps a social experiment to see how long a community can be teased with the promise of fried chicken.
For now, Northland residents will continue to drive past the former Taco Bueno building, shake their heads, and perhaps let out a dry chuckle. They’ll still check the website, hoping against hope that today might be the day Go Chicken Go finally makes good on its promise. Until then, the saga continues, and the legendary chicken remains tantalizingly out of reach.
In the meantime, there are plenty of other dining options in the area—places where the food actually arrives when promised. So, Go Chicken Go, take your time. We’ve learned to live with the suspense. After all, nothing says “Kansas City” quite like the prolonged, dramatic wait for fried chicken.
By Josiah Bechthold
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