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Where to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Toronto
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Where to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Toronto
Looking for the the best fried chicken in Toronto? Look no further. A long buttermilk brine, dredged in flour and fried to a crispy golden perfection. Take it the Nashville way and slather it in a coating of hot oil and cayenne. Whether you're eating fried chicken at a picnic table or over a white linen table cloth -- it is simple food that requires skill to make. From large format platters to simple sandwiches, check out our favourite spots serving up some of the best friend chicken in Toronto.
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
Rudy
Burgers & Fries
Not just a burger joint, this fast-casual spot serves one fried chicken option -- The Valentino Sandwich. Simple and no-frills, its a home run.
Rudy
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
Not just a burger joint, this fast-casual spot serves one fried chicken option -- The Valentino Sandwich. Simple and no-frills, its a home run.
Burgers & Fries
Trinity-Bellwoods
794 Dundas St W
Patois
Jamaican
This Caribbean-Asian fusion soul food spot located in Dundas West serves their own O.G. Chicken -- a staple on the menu and a tightly held family recipe.
Patois
Trinity-Bellwoods
794 Dundas St W
This Caribbean-Asian fusion soul food spot located in Dundas West serves their own O.G. Chicken -- a staple on the menu and a tightly held family recipe.
Jamaican
Dundas West
2 Lakeview Ave
Hanmoto
Japanese
Hanmoto is a cherished neighbourhood favourite in the Dundas West area. Their decadent Dyno Wings are pork dumpling-filled fried chicken wings.
Hanmoto
Dundas West
2 Lakeview Ave
Hanmoto is a cherished neighbourhood favourite in the Dundas West area. Their decadent Dyno Wings are pork dumpling-filled fried chicken wings.
Japanese
Entertainment District
11 Charlotte St
Bang Sue Bar
Thai
Located on the second floor of Khao San Road, this Thai street food inspired snack bar gets creative with their fried chicken. A must order is the Thai twist on a Buffalo chicken slider, with chillies and a Sriracha glaze
Bang Sue Bar
Entertainment District
11 Charlotte St
Located on the second floor of Khao San Road, this Thai street food inspired snack bar gets creative with their fried chicken. A must order is the Thai twist on a Buffalo chicken slider, with chillies and a Sriracha glaze
Thai
Bloorcourt Village
834 Bloor St W
Five Points Nashville Hot Chicken
Comfort Food
A small takeaway counter tucked inside Open House bar, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich at this joint packs some serious heat. The acidity of the pickles and sweetness from the coleslaw lend themselves well together.
Five Points Nashville Hot Chicken
Bloorcourt Village
834 Bloor St W
A small takeaway counter tucked inside Open House bar, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich at this joint packs some serious heat. The acidity of the pickles and sweetness from the coleslaw lend themselves well together.
Comfort Food
Downtown
65 Front St W
Union Chicken
Comfort Food
Ideal for the commuter, this fried chicken shop is located inside Union Station. The restaurant serves everything from fried chicken to rotisserie to hearty sandwiches.
Union Chicken
Downtown
65 Front St W
Ideal for the commuter, this fried chicken shop is located inside Union Station. The restaurant serves everything from fried chicken to rotisserie to hearty sandwiches.
Comfort Food
North York
5600 Yonge St
Chicken in the Kitchen
Comfort Food
Toronto's first location of the popular Korean fried chicken chain is known for their Cheese Volcano Chicken Platter -- a combination of fried chicken, rice cakes and a Parmesan and Gouda bread bowl.
Chicken in the Kitchen
North York
5600 Yonge St
Toronto's first location of the popular Korean fried chicken chain is known for their Cheese Volcano Chicken Platter -- a combination of fried chicken, rice cakes and a Parmesan and Gouda bread bowl.
Comfort Food
West Queen West
1070 Queen St W
Bar Fancy
Comfort Food
Unpretentious snack bar in West Queen West known for their fried chicken.
Bar Fancy
West Queen West
1070 Queen St W
Unpretentious snack bar in West Queen West known for their fried chicken.
Comfort Food
Junction Triangle
1588 Dupont St
Love Chix
Portuguese
With an outpost in Assembly Chef's Hall and a restaurant in The Junction, this spot serves everything from fried chicken to roti to whole birds. The chef grew up in Bombay so evidently the menu has some Indian influences.
Love Chix
Junction Triangle
1588 Dupont St
With an outpost in Assembly Chef's Hall and a restaurant in The Junction, this spot serves everything from fried chicken to roti to whole birds. The chef grew up in Bombay so evidently the menu has some Indian influences.
Portuguese
Bracondale Hill
699 St Clair Ave W
The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder
Barbecue
This BBQ joint on St.Clair West is doling out some seriously delicious fried chicken. A favourite among many is the chicken and waffles, served with a sweet maple citrus glaze, this popular dish is only available until 3 pm.
The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder
Bracondale Hill
699 St Clair Ave W
This BBQ joint on St.Clair West is doling out some seriously delicious fried chicken. A favourite among many is the chicken and waffles, served with a sweet maple citrus glaze, this popular dish is only available until 3 pm.
Barbecue
Koreatown
641 Bloor St W
The White Brick Kitchen - CLOSED
Comfort Food
This relaxed diner -- serving comfort food classics -- is well known for their fried chicken. If you're feeling daring, the spice level goes up to "atomic".
The White Brick Kitchen - CLOSED
Koreatown
641 Bloor St W
This relaxed diner -- serving comfort food classics -- is well known for their fried chicken. If you're feeling daring, the spice level goes up to "atomic".
Comfort Food
Financial District
190 University Ave
Momofuku Noodle Bar
Japanese
This hip and sprawling complex -- helmed by the famed chef David Chang -- offers up Korean fried chicken and chicken with caviar. Only available for parties larger than 4, one must pre-order at least 24 hours in advance.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
Financial District
190 University Ave
This hip and sprawling complex -- helmed by the famed chef David Chang -- offers up Korean fried chicken and chicken with caviar. Only available for parties larger than 4, one must pre-order at least 24 hours in advance.
Japanese
Trinity Bellwoods
227 Ossington Ave
La Banane
French
At La Banane, one might walk through the yellow door with intentions of ordering the Eurobass En Croute or the famed Ziggy Stardust Egg, but we can guarantee you the fried chicken is the dark horse on the menu.
La Banane
Trinity Bellwoods
227 Ossington Ave
At La Banane, one might walk through the yellow door with intentions of ordering the Eurobass En Croute or the famed Ziggy Stardust Egg, but we can guarantee you the fried chicken is the dark horse on the menu.
French
Kensington Market
79 Kensington Ave
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
Comfort Food
This Kensington Market joint combines one-of-a-kind sauces, crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles to appease the most unrelenting pangs of hunger.
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
Kensington Market
79 Kensington Ave
This Kensington Market joint combines one-of-a-kind sauces, crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles to appease the most unrelenting pangs of hunger.
Comfort Food
Entertainment District
928 college St
Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken
Comfort Food
This shop extracts inspiration from both Nashville hot chicken and Japanese fried chicken, which results in one masterpiece of a sandwich. Originally a food truck, this spot has finally opened up a brick and mortar store in the Entertainment District.
Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken
Entertainment District
928 college St
This shop extracts inspiration from both Nashville hot chicken and Japanese fried chicken, which results in one masterpiece of a sandwich. Originally a food truck, this spot has finally opened up a brick and mortar store in the Entertainment District.
Comfort Food
King East
222 The Esplanade
Cluck Clucks
Comfort Food
This fried chicken and waffles spot in the Distillery District serves up sandwiches, waffles and even chicken in a waffle cone.
Cluck Clucks
King East
222 The Esplanade
This fried chicken and waffles spot in the Distillery District serves up sandwiches, waffles and even chicken in a waffle cone.
Comfort Food
PG Clucks
Comfort Food
This pint-sized shop in Little Italy serves up some seriously juicy birds. A must order is the jalapeño and honey fried chicken sandwich.
PG Clucks
This pint-sized shop in Little Italy serves up some seriously juicy birds. A must order is the jalapeño and honey fried chicken sandwich.
Comfort Food
Junction Triangle
2853 Dundas St W
Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Comfort Food
This fried chicken takeaway joint in The Junction is known for their Nashville hot chicken. A must order is the fiery hot and flaky chicken meal, served with the obligatory white bread and pickles.
Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Junction Triangle
2853 Dundas St W
This fried chicken takeaway joint in The Junction is known for their Nashville hot chicken. A must order is the fiery hot and flaky chicken meal, served with the obligatory white bread and pickles.
Comfort Food