Baltimore's Best Fried Chicken Restaurants

"Since 1978, this no-frills, family-owned stalwart has served highly seasoned, deep-fried birds from a perch inside Lexington Market, one of the nation’s oldest continually operating food markets. In 2022 it expanded to a storefront across the street, and locals still line up as early as 6 a.m. for sandwiches and crispy fried breasts, wings, and thighs. No part goes to waste—gizzards, livers, and even chicken necks get dredged in seasoned flour and fried extra crispy, yielding a thicker crust with a satisfying crunch—and after almost 50 years it remains one of Baltimore’s most beloved chicken shops." - Katie Riley