While frying chicken as a main dish has been around for centuries, a new hype for the breaded meat is undeniable as of late.
Fast food chains and privately-owned spots are taking note, and it seems that fried chicken sandwiches are popping up anywhere and everywhere.
It’s hard to know who’s the real deal, but we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive list of the top spots for fried chicken in London, Ontario.
BTRMLK
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Ah, the infamous BTRMLK. After opening their doors in 2020, they quickly became the talk of the town and with good reason. They offer a truly premium experience. Flavourful, juicy chicken that is masterfully seasoned combined with excellent customer service.
There’s an age old question that asks why the chicken crossed the road. Our guess is that he was probably on his way to line up at BTRMLK before they sold out.
Their menu is refined and focuses on what they do best. Their specialties are fried chicken, deluxe fries, mac and cheese and their delicious banana bread pudding.
Kosmos Eatery London
With over 50 years of restaurant/catering experience, Kosmos Eatery London is a place that prides themselves on fresh, quality ingredients. Their menu is unique with a mix of modern-creative and traditional recipes.
Find them now inside Covent Garden Market and be sure to come hungry! The chicken sandwiches at Kosmos are massive. Finishing one by yourself should come with some sort of prize, however we’d consider the sandwich itself to be prize enough.
Their sides are equally delicious. We highly recommend the loaded fry options or the fried pickles.
Bird Box
Since 2013, the owners of Bird Box were having sweet crispy dreams of their own chicken shop. In 2019, these dreams were fried into reality with their first location opening in London, Ontario.
In the years since, they've been serving up the self-proclaimed "dopest chicken around". Bird Box certainly has grounds to stand on with fresh to order hand-breaded sandwiches, fingers and popcorn chicken.
All of their chicken is Halal, hand battered and marinated for 24 hours creating a tender, juicy, flavour-filled experience worth writing home about. Their ‘Hottest Chick’ sandwich is a standout if you’re a fan of spice and the fancy fries are another crowd favourite.
Kyle’s Fried Chicken & BBQ
Kyle’s Fried Chicken & BBQ is a bit different from the other spots on the list as he primarily sells his food in a pop-up style format at local breweries across London and more often than not will sell out within a few hours.
After seven years spent perfecting his recipe, we can say with confidence that Kyle makes one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in London. The meat is tender and juicy, the batter is crispy and well seasoned. Topped with a creamy Alabama white sauce, house made slaw, a few tangy dills and sandwiched between a soft potato roll, you can tell before taking the first bite that you’re about to experience something special. Follow @kylesfriedchicken to stay posted on where he’ll be next.
808 Chicken House
Serving up positive vibes, dope tracks, hard-hitting flavours and crunch that hits like an 808, 808 Chicken House is the newest addition to our top 5 list. Located in the Hyde Park neighbourhood, 808's intoxicating scent of fried chicken captures you from the moment you walk in the door. Their unique and mouthwatering flavour comes from making their own dredge by grinding together 15 different ingredients, made in-house, daily. Now, that's fresh! Did we mention their dipping sauces are a must try? You won't be disappointed.
Big supporters of the community, 808 works to create a space where culture is alive with positivity energy. As they say, "great food is only their tool".
HONOURABLE MENTION: HUNTER & CO.
While fried chicken isn’t their primary focus, Hunter & Co. have still put together some delicious fried flavours worth mentioning.
Their “Hunter & Co. Fried Chicken with Spicy Bourbon Honey Glaze” is the definition of sugar and spice and everything nice. Of course, no food option is complete without pairing it with one of their delicious cocktails!
HONOURABLE MENTION: THE MULE
The Mule is London’s latest taco spot that combines delicious cuisine with an impressive menu of tequilas and drinks.
What does this have to do with chicken? Well, their menu features a delicious taco of buttermilk fried chicken, cabbage, house ranch, hot sauce, diced pickles and green onion. We’d say it’s finger-licking good, but their lawyers prefer the term “digit lapping delicious”.
Fried Chicken sandwiches can be a touchy topic. What type of batter works best? Does a fried chicken sandwich need pickles, or do tomatoes and lettuce suffice? No matter your taste, this list offers something for every palette. Our suggestion is to try them all because you really can’t go wrong. And when you're posting all of your amazing fried chicken sandwiches to IG, be sure to tag @tourismlondon and #ExploreLdnOnt for a chance to be featured on our socials and our website!
