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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Toronto
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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Toronto
For those days when you want an indulgent fried chicken sandwich, we've searched every corner of the city to bring you the best fried chicken sandwich in Toronto. Many restaurants, bars and food vendors are dishing out some of the most epic fried chicken sandwiches.
In almost every neighbourhood in the city, you can find a place to grab a fried chicken sandwich. Whether it be from Parkdale, Kensington, Little Italy, Little Portugal, The Junction or just on the outskirts of downtown in Etobicoke, you can grab a sandwich and delicious side to accompany.
Keep reading for a list of some of the largest, juiciest, spiciest and sauciest chicken sandwiches to grace the city.
Burgers n' Fries Forever
Ossington strip burger joint that started in Ottawa. Stay tuned because they are relocating to the city's Entertainment District on John Street.
Burgers n' Fries Forever
Ossington strip burger joint that started in Ottawa. Stay tuned because they are relocating to the city's Entertainment District on John Street.
Downtown Yonge
372 Yonge St
Penny’s Hot Chicken
These sandwiches are classified as huge and juicy. Originally from Waterloo, Penny's recently opened a spot in Toronto serving Nashville-inspired hot chicken tenders and sandwiches.
Penny’s Hot Chicken
Downtown Yonge
372 Yonge St
These sandwiches are classified as huge and juicy. Originally from Waterloo, Penny's recently opened a spot in Toronto serving Nashville-inspired hot chicken tenders and sandwiches.
Danforth Village
1382 Danforth Ave
The Wren
Comfort Food
This Danforth spot offers its classics, plus daily and weekly specials. Their most recent fried chicken sandwiches included "Kind of a Big Dill" (Dill pickle marinated fried chicken, pickled jalapeño remulade, spicy dill chicken seasoning, sweet pickles, red onion, dill fronds) and "The Crazy Calabrian" ('Nduja sausage & roasted red pepper sauce, basil aioli, arugula, spicy pickled peppers, Grana Padano).
The Wren
Danforth Village
1382 Danforth Ave
This Danforth spot offers its classics, plus daily and weekly specials. Their most recent fried chicken sandwiches included "Kind of a Big Dill" (Dill pickle marinated fried chicken, pickled jalapeño remulade, spicy dill chicken seasoning, sweet pickles, red onion, dill fronds) and "The Crazy Calabrian" ('Nduja sausage & roasted red pepper sauce, basil aioli, arugula, spicy pickled peppers, Grana Padano).
Comfort Food
West Queen West
127 Strachan Ave
Pennies Bar
American
This spot serves its fried chicken sandwiches as sliders, and with 5 variations of the sandwich, we recommend trying one of each. The 5 options include Southern Honey, Buffalo, Nashville Hot, and Korean fried chicken sliders.
Pennies Bar
West Queen West
127 Strachan Ave
This spot serves its fried chicken sandwiches as sliders, and with 5 variations of the sandwich, we recommend trying one of each. The 5 options include Southern Honey, Buffalo, Nashville Hot, and Korean fried chicken sliders.
American
Little Italy
492 College St
Odd Burger
This vegan joint makes the list for its 'Chickun' Burger. Yes, it's actually vegan and made completely with plant products but it's a great option for those who want the taste of a fried chicken sandwich without the actual chicken.
Odd Burger
Little Italy
492 College St
This vegan joint makes the list for its 'Chickun' Burger. Yes, it's actually vegan and made completely with plant products but it's a great option for those who want the taste of a fried chicken sandwich without the actual chicken.
Ding-a-Wing
This is the Roncesvalles spot for fried chicken and it is from the people behind the former Tuk Tuk Canteen. You can grab takeout fried chicken, sandwiches and tasty sides to go from their takeout window.
Ding-a-Wing
This is the Roncesvalles spot for fried chicken and it is from the people behind the former Tuk Tuk Canteen. You can grab takeout fried chicken, sandwiches and tasty sides to go from their takeout window.
Little Italy
76 Lippincott St
Happy Burger
Minimalist smash burger joint that also makes a great fried chicken sandwich. Hit up King west and check them out.
Happy Burger
Little Italy
76 Lippincott St
Minimalist smash burger joint that also makes a great fried chicken sandwich. Hit up King west and check them out.
Lucky's Chicken n' Waffles
Who doesn't love chicken and waffles? Lucky's is an Etobicoke spot on Lakeshore dishing out fried chicken in various forms (sandwich, on waffles and over poutine) and sweets like deep-fried Oreos!
Lucky's Chicken n' Waffles
Who doesn't love chicken and waffles? Lucky's is an Etobicoke spot on Lakeshore dishing out fried chicken in various forms (sandwich, on waffles and over poutine) and sweets like deep-fried Oreos!
East York
969 Coxwell Ave
Knuckle Sandwich
Sandwiches
Specializing in all kinds of sandwiches, this place does a mean buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with roasted poblano slaw, chipotle honey and garlic aioli. If you want to kick it up a notch, their buffalo chicken sandwich comes with housemade buffalo and ranch sauce.
Knuckle Sandwich
East York
969 Coxwell Ave
Specializing in all kinds of sandwiches, this place does a mean buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with roasted poblano slaw, chipotle honey and garlic aioli. If you want to kick it up a notch, their buffalo chicken sandwich comes with housemade buffalo and ranch sauce.
Sandwiches
Yonge and Bloor
75 St Nicholas St #104
Cabano's Comfort Food
American
Cabano's is the go-to for all comfort food favourites and their fried chicken sandwich is no exception. Fresh, never frozen chicken is battered and fried to a crisp and topped with mayo, lettuce and pickles.
Cabano's Comfort Food
Yonge and Bloor
75 St Nicholas St #104
Cabano's is the go-to for all comfort food favourites and their fried chicken sandwich is no exception. Fresh, never frozen chicken is battered and fried to a crisp and topped with mayo, lettuce and pickles.
American
King West
545 King St W
Porchetta and Co.
Sandwiches
Porchetta & Co. specializes in porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. They have been kicking it in Toronto for 10 years now and have stuck around as a favourite in Toronto's food scene.
Porchetta and Co.
King West
545 King St W
Porchetta & Co. specializes in porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. They have been kicking it in Toronto for 10 years now and have stuck around as a favourite in Toronto's food scene.
Sandwiches
Parkdale
1205 Queen St W
Matt's Burger Lab
American
Located at Queen and Dufferin, this burger joint is known for its delicious beef burgers and serves up a mean fried chicken sandwich.
Matt's Burger Lab
Parkdale
1205 Queen St W
Located at Queen and Dufferin, this burger joint is known for its delicious beef burgers and serves up a mean fried chicken sandwich.
American
King East
222 The Esplanade
Cluck Clucks
Comfort Food
Cluck Clucks is a family-friendly brand dedicated to everything fried chicken and waffles. Go here if you are craving a classic chicken sandwich or if you are in the mood to try one of their indulgent chicken and waffle creations.
Cluck Clucks
King East
222 The Esplanade
Cluck Clucks is a family-friendly brand dedicated to everything fried chicken and waffles. Go here if you are craving a classic chicken sandwich or if you are in the mood to try one of their indulgent chicken and waffle creations.
Comfort Food
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
Rudy
Burgers & Fries
Rudy is probably one of the most recognized smash burger joints in the city, but they also make a delicious fried chicken sandwich that is perfect for days when you are craving something a little spicy, crispy and saucy.
Rudy
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
Rudy is probably one of the most recognized smash burger joints in the city, but they also make a delicious fried chicken sandwich that is perfect for days when you are craving something a little spicy, crispy and saucy.
Burgers & Fries
Parkdale
296 Brunswick Ave
Aunty Lucy's Burgers
Aunty Lucy's is a burger joint with sandwiches named after several Ghanaian cities. They are operating out of the Annex Hotel and are selling fried chicken sandwiches created after consultation with Toronto chef Adrian Forte.
Aunty Lucy's Burgers
Parkdale
296 Brunswick Ave
Aunty Lucy's is a burger joint with sandwiches named after several Ghanaian cities. They are operating out of the Annex Hotel and are selling fried chicken sandwiches created after consultation with Toronto chef Adrian Forte.
Kensington Market
79 Kensington Ave
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
Comfort Food
The Jamaican-born, Toronto-based Chef Adrian Forte is behind this fried chicken spot! Check them out in Kensington Market for delicious fried chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles.
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
Kensington Market
79 Kensington Ave
The Jamaican-born, Toronto-based Chef Adrian Forte is behind this fried chicken spot! Check them out in Kensington Market for delicious fried chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles.
Comfort Food
Kensington Market
207 Augusta Ave
Knockout Chicken
Knockout's fried chicken sandwiches are made fresh to order and combine unique ingredients like curry habanero sauce, house-made coleslaw and smoked Canadian cheddar. Knockout has become a Kensington favourite!
Knockout Chicken
Kensington Market
207 Augusta Ave
Knockout's fried chicken sandwiches are made fresh to order and combine unique ingredients like curry habanero sauce, house-made coleslaw and smoked Canadian cheddar. Knockout has become a Kensington favourite!
West Queen West
1184 Queen St W
Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken
The chicken at Chen Chen starts with an overnight brine in buttermilk and is dredged in a mix of cayenne, flour and cornstarch. You can order mild, medium, or hot! The best part is that they use Halal chicken for their sandwiches!
Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken
West Queen West
1184 Queen St W
The chicken at Chen Chen starts with an overnight brine in buttermilk and is dredged in a mix of cayenne, flour and cornstarch. You can order mild, medium, or hot! The best part is that they use Halal chicken for their sandwiches!
Bloordale Village
1260 Bloor St W
Brock Sandwich
This restaurant does all sorts of sandwiches, but of course, they could not leave out a fried chicken sandwich. Brock sandwiches sell a fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, charred onions and house-made Piri Piri sauce that is to die for.
Brock Sandwich
Bloordale Village
1260 Bloor St W
This restaurant does all sorts of sandwiches, but of course, they could not leave out a fried chicken sandwich. Brock sandwiches sell a fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, charred onions and house-made Piri Piri sauce that is to die for.
Junction Triangle
2853 Dundas St W
Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Comfort Food
If you want to test your spice tolerance, try the hottest Nashville hot sandwich from this spot. This Junction fried chicken joint is incredible, and their sandwiches are among some of the most mouthwatering to grace your Instagram feed.
Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Junction Triangle
2853 Dundas St W
If you want to test your spice tolerance, try the hottest Nashville hot sandwich from this spot. This Junction fried chicken joint is incredible, and their sandwiches are among some of the most mouthwatering to grace your Instagram feed.
Comfort Food
Downtown
65 Front St W
Union Chicken
Comfort Food
Union chicken is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, drinks and takeout and weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They are a comfortable casual eatery that is more than just a rotisserie chicken joint! They have a selection of sandwiches, fried chicken and other comfort food favourites.
Union Chicken
Downtown
65 Front St W
Union chicken is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, drinks and takeout and weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They are a comfortable casual eatery that is more than just a rotisserie chicken joint! They have a selection of sandwiches, fried chicken and other comfort food favourites.
Comfort Food
Entertainment District
928 college St
Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken
Comfort Food
Check this spot out if you want a taste of Nashville hot chicken and Japanese street food fusion. They are currently operating out of Folly Brew Pub on College, so make sure to check them out!
Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken
Entertainment District
928 college St
Check this spot out if you want a taste of Nashville hot chicken and Japanese street food fusion. They are currently operating out of Folly Brew Pub on College, so make sure to check them out!
Comfort Food
Junction Triangle
1588 Dupont St
Love Chix
Portuguese
Chef Paul Marshall ensures he uses fresh, naturally raised chickens that have been locally sourced to make his delicious chicken dishes. Along with fried chicken, you can find delicious chicken options like slow-roasted chicken hot and cold sides like truffle mac and cheese or roasted beet salad.
Love Chix
Junction Triangle
1588 Dupont St
Chef Paul Marshall ensures he uses fresh, naturally raised chickens that have been locally sourced to make his delicious chicken dishes. Along with fried chicken, you can find delicious chicken options like slow-roasted chicken hot and cold sides like truffle mac and cheese or roasted beet salad.
Portuguese
PG Clucks
Comfort Food
PG Clucks has been in the fried chicken business for some time now and their chicken sandwiches are extremely popular among fried chicken fans. It could be that 24-hour lemon-herb brine and the 6-hour brine in buttermilk that makes PG Clucks famous fried chicken so juicy.
PG Clucks
PG Clucks has been in the fried chicken business for some time now and their chicken sandwiches are extremely popular among fried chicken fans. It could be that 24-hour lemon-herb brine and the 6-hour brine in buttermilk that makes PG Clucks famous fried chicken so juicy.
Comfort Food
Dundas West
823 Dundas St W
The Heartbreak Chef
Comfort Food
Jerome Robinson is breaking hearts all over the city with his massive chicken sandwiches and delicious sides like tater tots and deep-fried Brussel sprouts. Check him out at his location on Dundas West.
The Heartbreak Chef
Dundas West
823 Dundas St W
Jerome Robinson is breaking hearts all over the city with his massive chicken sandwiches and delicious sides like tater tots and deep-fried Brussel sprouts. Check him out at his location on Dundas West.
Comfort Food