Alberta Market

Went to Alberta Market after hearing the hype about it on Facebook. The staff were friendly and provided fast service. The chicken looked cooked well and it smelled good. The chicken tastes as good as it looks. I found it to be a bit pricey at $25 for $15 wings, but well worth it as you get the whole wing. I’ll definitely visit again.

I just heard about this market by watching The Korean Mama. Today I had a yearning for some fried chicken. So I got in my car a drove. When you first walk in. You can smell the fried chicken wings. The prices are up front and no frills. I ordered the 4 piece chicken wings and JoJo's. My thoughts... The JoJo's are ok. They are a standard item, but the friend chicken wing!!!!! Wow!! OMG! You get a whole chicken wing. The skin is crispy, and it pulls apart easily. The meat is tender and juicy. The wings are seasoned beautifully. I wish I had ordered just 10 chicken wings. They are the bomb!!! The ladies at the counter and so sweet and nice as well. They make you fill right at home. Go get yourself some bomb friend chicken wings!

Wow! Have heard for a while that this place has great chicken so finally did it. Came for lunch and got the 6 chicken wings and JoJo's and damn I'm glad I didn't go to Popeyes. This was some home made fresh chicken with perfectly cooked skin and juicy chicken! Heard it's made 11 and until they run out about at 1pm. They were super nice and happy I came in for chicken! Love supporting my neighborhood and what I can assume family owned since it's been here so long! A true must try in Portland! Best Chicken Wings In Portland!

Excellent chicken & great hospitality. Always left wondering why I don’t stop in more often. No way you can find better quality at this price. Pro tip- the ranch is kind of bland, but if you top it off with the hot sauce it hits perfectly. Thank you so much

Chicken has absolutely no seasoning or flavor, just fried pieces of bland meat. The hype was completely unsubstantiated. The jo jo's were not good as well and my wife only ate one or two and she's a jo jo fiend. It was hot and ready to go so there's that 🤷🏿‍♂️.

Best fry chicken in town, hands down! I'll be back tomorrow for more! She makes it like my mom use too!

Lil secret gem in a north Portland grocery store I’m an nyc native who visited … chicken wings pretty darn close to nyc Chinese takeout or wings from ckorean carry outs in the dmv area anyway cured my east coast food homesickness as I’ve been living in California for almost a decade now so on my next visit up to Oregon ill be definitely picking up more wings

This is the best fried chicken in town and, the jojo's are good too. Good chicken places don't need to advertise this is one of those places! EVERY TIME me and my wife are near we stop in and get free smells and a ten piece with jojo's. The smell hits you in the face as soon as you walk in the door! All your Bev needs and BBQ sauce, ranch, and hot sauce. This place is a well know staple of the community keep up the good work.. I'll see y'all soon for my ten piece!!!!

This is one of my once a month stops. They truly know how to fry chicken. This place has become my favorite fried chicken place in the Portland area. The service is fast when the check engine is ready. The ladies are nice and don't forget to tip. It's a corner store so there's no ambiance. Just grab and go!!

For those of you who haven't visited Alberta Street Market yet, get a move on it! You're missing out on one of Portland's best-kept secrets. This unassuming market escaped my attention for years before my enthusiastic neighbors filled me in on the secret. Those familiar with the area will recognize the market as the industrial looking building covered in corrugated sheet metal on the corner of 9th and Alberta. The market is your garden variety neighborhood store with lots of snacks, grab and go essentials, and lottery tickets. But it's the fried wings and drumsticks that truly steal the show. Ask anyone, Alberta Street Market's wings and drumsticks are legendary. They're crispy, juicy, and oh, so perfectly seasoned! I'm not really a wing or drumstick kind of person, but these birds are meaty! The market also sells fried jojo potatoes, and they offer homemade barbecue sauce that compliments the comfort food nicely. Don't forget to ask for the sauce... it's a must! The market sells their chicken and jojos from a heated case just as visitors enter the store, but don't worry, the food doesn't sit very long. The staff are prepared with tin baking pans for some of the to-go orders, with folks ordering 20, 30, 40 pieces at a time! Apparently the store institutes a 20-piece maximum on busy nights, these wings are that popular. Keisha and Lizzy were working the counter both times my husband and I visited, and the second time we came in they greeted us like we were longtime customers! Both of them seem like happy and friendly people who enjoy serving their customers. If you visit, tell them Nico and Mark sent you! A final word of advice: Make sure you grab something cold and refreshing to drink before you leave. Unless you put these wings in the trunk of your car, you won't be able to stop yourself from sneaking a few bites on the way home. The chicken is just that good!

It really is good fried chicken wings and jojos. Despite being grab and go (which is awesome imo), the quality is not compromised at all. Fresh, hot, juicy, perfect amount of seasoning at an extremely reasonable price! Even when I reheated some the next day in the airfryer, they were still juicy! PSA no more drumsticks :(

Let's start with the store itself. Unassuming corner store. Why would I stop? In the past, I haven't until a friend told us about the food here. Specifically, the fried chicken wings and legs. OMG!!!! Ok, I am a fried chicken fan and a self-proclaimed fried chicken snob. Yes, I mean, if you asked me what my last meal would be, fried chicken would be the key ingredient on the final menu. Well, this fried chicken isn't my last meal (we will leave that to Ad Hoc by Thomas Keller in Yountville, CA), but if you are looking for an excellent, crispy, fresh, traditionally fried chicken wing here in Portland, please do not look any further!! This is your drive home, I don't want to cook, I've been out and need a fried snack or I am just craving a good old fashion crispy fried leg kind of place. The folks who work the market are nice, welcoming and aim to ensure you are satisfied with your meal. A wam hello, smile and prompt service. Word of advice, don't stop by too late in the day or they may be sold out. Trust me. One this one, I will not steer you the wrong way.

When you just want a good wing, no sauce, no frills, this is THE SPOT. IN high school, this place was called Jack's, and they were known for their wings and jojos back then. It's officially Alberta market, but the wings & jojos still reign supreme! (Sorry Popeyes!)

Alberta Street Market for those that grew up in the hood sells Jacks Crack chicken. They seek the best fried chicken wings Westside of the Mississippi. I kid you not. You have to try to believe it. I remember when I first tried their fried chicken. I bought a couple of wings. The next thing you know I was buying a pan of chicken. Amazing!!!?

I'm still amazed how a convenience store is known for chicken wings. Don't show up on superbowl Sunday

This unassuming convenience store is literally across the street from Carioca bowls for you meat eating heathens (like me) the wings are pretty good! Thanks for the recommendation Jenny & Kent! 4 pieces of wings with mojos for 10 bucks 5 drumsticks for 6 bucks Not too shabby and pretty filling! They've got everything of convenience that one would expect and it's clean!

This. This is fried chicken. None of that extra "fusion new sauce you gotta try". This is straight up fried chicken. Sold in a market store. The service is no funny business, you have a sign that says what you can order, you order you pay and you're outta there with the best fried chicken in Portland. And cheap too! The chicken is nicely fried and usually the wedge fries are just filler. But no their "jojo's" are just as delicious as the chicken itself self. Do yourself a favor. And try it here.

These wings right here! If you've never had them, do yourself a favor and go! They're so crispy, without the thick scratchy breading. It's a huge bang for your buck. I recall getting one of the sets with wings and jojos and they threw in a bonus wing or 2. It felt like a never ending bag. Eat these fresh. Did my sister and I cross the street and debate on eating these on the church steps? Yes.. because her car was half a block away and we couldn't resist. The people who work here are friendly, but you can tell, they're trying to get you in and out as fast as possible. Love this place!

I visit Portland monthly and this time, craving fried chicken, I tried Alberta Market. It didn't disappoint--simple and delicious, just like my Aunt Lillian's. Paired with hot sauce and white bread, it was finger-licking good. The crispy Jooju potato wedges were perfect too. Service was phenomenal; the staff, including a new hire, were all super kind. Definitely coming back!

Don't read a book by it's cover. This market has probably some of the best fried chicken in Portland, if not some of the best fried chicken I'vr had period. Nice big crispy wings with juicy meat.

I stopped in strictly for their legendary chicken wings, and was very impressed. The store seems to be a truly great local business, with all of the essentials that one could hope for at a convenience store. Prices are reasonable, and selection is wide. Service is extremely friendly and enthusiastic, too! On my visit, I ordered an "8 wings and jojo potatoes" combo, but they were out of jojo potatoes. One of the two employees asked if I wanted to get 10 wings instead, and I gladly took her recommendation. She asked if I wanted hot sauce, and I said, "yes, please". She added a bunch of packets to my bag, and I took my wings to my car to devour them there. The wings were AWESOME!!!! They are the full wing, consisting of the tip, the "flat" and the "drumette". They're cooked and seasoned PERFECTLY! Super crisp, super juicy, and super flavorful! I was extremely happy to find that despite my ordering 10 wings per the employee's recommendation, they'd actually given me 16 wings! 16 full wings is a LOT to eat, but after I'd done just that, I could have easily eaten another dozen. I really can't wait for my next visit, and hope to be able to do so again very soon!

You know what I love? Fried chicken and jojos. You know what I hate? Waiting for fried chicken and jojos. Problem solved. Case of them hot and ready for me to pick. I got the drumsticks and jojos. The drumsticks were huge. Super tender. Flavor didn't really penetrate through but that's ok. Also the coating was lacking some seasoning but you know what, that's what hot sauce is for. I ate these in my car. If I was a sexy lady I'd be able to get millions of views of me covered in grease and breading and hot sauce, but alas. They were hot enough I could have easily made it to a park table like a normal person. I'll definitely be back. If I can get a quick satisfying fried chicken meal, I'm totally in.

Just purchased some wings for the Super Bowl, the best wings around. Small mom and pop shop, friendly service and the best wings! Do yourself a favor stop by this shop for some hot, juicy wings!

Fried chicken not much more...beer and Jojos. I need to eat better...but some days I gotta have some wings. Not much ambiance to speak of. I love it.

Came in for ice and left with giant, tasty drumsticks and jojos! Food - 5/5! Walked in and couldn't resist the smell and had to try the $5 for 6 drumsticks. Crispy, perfectly seasoned and insanely huge! Loved that the jojos weren't overly salty and they offered free hot sauce and ranch! Service - 5/5!! Super friendly gents behind the counter that were so incredibly nice, telling us the $5 special. Love walking into a convenience store and receiving friendly customer service - we live in the area and I'll only be going to Alberta Street Market now due to the friendly atmosphere. Atmosphere - 5/5! At first glance they have everything you need from a convenience store. Ice, plenty of beer, seltzer, wine options. Lots of snacks, atm. Masked and plenty clean! Highly recommend if you need milk or a quick snack and of course crispy chicken and jojos!

Best wings in Portland!! I got 6 full wings and Jojos for $7.50. Great deal. The wings are amazing. The hot sauce and ranch really makes the chicken taste great. The jojos are normal; not that special. You have to find street parking to go inside this corner store. The hot food case is right up front. There is no wait to get your food. The food stayed hot until I got home. They charge extra for more containers of ranch, but you can take all the hot sauce you want.

Market that sells whole fried chicken wings and jojos. The jojos were extra crispy. Perhaps it was just the pouch I had, but majority were small pieces. The chicken were crispy though it could use a tad more seasoning. Eat the chicken with either your favorite hot sauce or ketchup. Definitely worth a try!

in the neighborhood they call it "crack chicken" for good reason! i grew up in L.A. back in the days of "Golden Bird" chicken on Crenshaw & i've enjoyed fried chicken all over the U.S., including all through the South - these are some of the best wing's i've ever had. i'm not into jo-jo's, but they are good also.

I raised an eyebrow when my friend told me to go to a bodega on Alberta for chicken wings and potatoe wedges...really? Considering that I am food-adventurous and will go to great lengths to seek out delicious hole-in-the-walls, I decided to give it a shot and walk the mile on this sunny Wednesday. The market was a nondescript corner establishment that looked like it could be on a TV show. At the time, there was a friendly unhoused person outside (who I ended up giving half of my food to, since I only came to try the fare, anyway) who wasn't bothering anyone. The inside was your everyday, generic bodega. The chicken wings and wedges in question were at the front next to the cashier. They were exactly as my friend described -- "like your Chinese fast-food joint". It was a no brainer to pay the extra dollar for an extra wing and wedges -- $5 got you a side of wedges with four wings. They were impressively juicy and flavourful, and full-winged. I ended up sitting on the side of the road to enjoy them while I scarfed down a handful of perfectly crisp wedges. Even now writing about it days later, my mouth salivates for the tenderness of the chicken.

Finally on a Saturday afternoon I decided to drive by this area. It's a neighborhood convenience store, nothing special from outside. When you get inside, you see many people waiting for their wings. I got in on time, they just made a fresh batch of fried wings. I got 7 pieces of wings with jojo's and a packet of ranch, all costs $8. Don't forget to grab some napkins before you leave! I shared the wings with 2 other folks in my group. It is expected of a deep fried wings. There is no seasoning sauce coat. However, the wings were deep fried to crispy perfection and taste just right. Since they have just been in the fryer 2 minutes ago, it was burning hot. Jojo's were great, crisp and warm and well seasoned too. It got a little messy with the oil cause we were eating in the car, but it was worth it lol. I think it's a good value and a nice snack that you can share with a friend. This kind of place is usually where it's at, and the wings are great. Is it worth the drive? Maybe, if you live in downtown Portland.

OMG! Best Fried Chicken Wings EVER! Got there right before they sold out -- the guy in front of us was going to buy the rest but ended up not taking it all because the lady bagging it asked if we were getting chicken. (Thank you kind sir! My tummy much appreciated it) Got to the car & just opening up the bag was just pure HEAVEN! Seriously never going anywhere else for chicken & on top of that I'm actually a huge fried chicken breast person but I'd take these wings over anything! If you're buying a drink or a snack at the market, BUY SOME CHICKEN! You won't be disappointed! Happy Eating!!

My husband insisted we come here. I was hesitant as we were new in town and the area looked a little "unsafe". Street parking. Who would think they serve fried chicken in a run-down little corner store market..and some of the best fried chicken as my kids and husband said? The Asian guy working isn't too friendly so don't expect friendly service. Go in and get what you want and walk out. We came back twice during our stay based on the kids' "If you have one last meal in Oregon, where do you want to eat?" LOL! They only had wings the first time we went so the next time we called in to check to be sure they still had chicken and had legs. The lady who answered said "Yes...we have but you better get here soon as it is running out fast and we won't be making any more today! We got there within 20 min and yes...we got the last of their legs! Happy kids. Despite the area, I have to agree, one must try this place least once.

Chicken wings never disappoint. This is one of those spots that we drive from Beaverton for when we have the craving. The prices are reasonable. And you can bulk order, just phone ahead! The convenience stores have anything else that you may want! Come grab some wings and jojo's if you have an outdoor event (sports) within the area to munch on. I am sure planning on it when it comes when spring sports come back!

This place doesn't look like much, just a little bodega. But let me tell you those wings were bomb!! Very large, one wing is the equivalent of two. The hot sauce was good, and really my favorite part is that it's a little neighborhood staple and the customer service really reflects that. Super friendly. Makes you feel like you've known them your whole life. Highly recommend

The wings are on loony as usual. Hot and ready by 10:00!! Crispy and moist inside. The Jo Jo's were good as wwll

THE chicken wing spot in Portland! Nothing fancy about these wings .. just straight up good!

I was on the hunt for a chicken wing feast to share with my son. Yelp brought me to this unassuming bodega. The wings were large. I bought too many. They were delicious. I ate too much. Temporary regret. I will return.

Bang for the buck, still the best deal on great chicken wings in the city. No frills, no hassle, no disappointment at all. Price very reasonable, too.

Alberta Street Market rocks. When you need JoJo and hot wings go to the hot case from heaven at Alberta Street Market. The people there care for my well being through their kind service of chicken wings. A perfect place with the appeal of a great one stop shop. Love the lighting on those heavenly hot cases full of chicken wings.

Was strictly on a deep-fried, crispy wing hunt. Came across Alberta Street Market. Read the reviews and was captivated by the photos of chicken wings and jojos. Then we soon realized that these delicious wings are being sold inside of a convenience store. Was skeptical at first until we saw the pricing $5 for 4 wings & jojos. SOLD. The wings hit the spot and my craving was satisfied. Crispy, tender, and pretty meaty. The chicken wing was consisted of: drumette, flat/wingette and the tip! However, we were super disappointed by the jo-jos. It was soggy like it had been there all day... We will be back. Will only get jojo if it is a fresh batch or else none for me! Street parking only- might be a bit difficult depending on the time of day.

Was looking to try the chicken wings& Jo Jo's. Was disappointed. Wings were cold & hard & they were sold out. It was late evening. Will return earlier in the day & provide another review then.

Great store! Perfect healthy options. Nice staff and laid out well! Exactly what you want in a Market!

This is one of my most favorite smaller sized specialty markets. They are famous for their "Jack's fried chicken " wings and drumsticks. The people are great who work there, the food is the best, they sell everything else you might want, and I feel at home when you shopping there.

Always Fresh! Great Staff! They Always Have fresh Wings On Display, Ready to serve Great Flavor, Great Smell! Highly Recommend.

This will satisfy your wings cravings 100% guaranteed. It's not fancy, or saucy, or complicated, but it is the perfect wing. From the moment you walk in to after your done in your car because you couldn't wait to get where you thought you were heading, you're licking your fingers and already thinking you should have ordered more. While the chicken is always worth going out of my way to get, I didn't think the jojos were very good. I don't order them anymore. Everything is very cheap. Get some!

Hands down the best fried chicken I have had in the city of Portland! I literally drive about 30 mins every month to pick up this for lunch!

When my coworkers said Jacks had good wings I said who? They brought me back a wing and it blew my mind. I had to experience it for myself. So off we went. It's a Portland staple. It's a market that sells wings. And the Wings are effing fire. Big wings and the breading. It's that seasoning. I don't know what's in it but I'd pay someone in a lab to tell me. Or maybe not so it stays a secret. And the potato wedges, I eat those before I make it back to the office. The wings are big and packed with meat 6 wings and wedges are all you need. Grab any other items you want from the store before telling them what you want. It has a friendly soup nazi vibe. The wing nazi. Once you order they bag it and you depart. Don't push your luck little man. Keep the line moving. And there will be a line on lunch and it's worth the minimal wait for heaven on a wing.

This place has got some of the best chicken wings in town and it's inside a convenience store! It's nice to be able to get some good fried chicken for cheap! The chicken has the right amount of crisp and flavor that you can just eat it by itself. The only downfall is when you are done and want to get some more or when they run out!

The best hot wings in town! Fresh from the fryer, hot, delicious, amazing!!!!! They are to go but the most amazing!! I mean, for a convenience store thing...we got them and ate! They have a limit of 20 now when they're busy! Two guys full time making wings!

Yeah the chicken is still going crazy asf all these years later get the combo so you get the jojos with it

Been here allll my life for 38 years and this place has the best fried chicken and jojos in Portland PERIOD. Service is fast and everyone is kind. This used to be the hood store and if you from Portland you already know we call it "Jacks chicken"

Alberta Market to the newbies and Jacks Chicken to everybody else! I've been coming here since they started frying chicken back when I was in high school and it's been consistently addictive! I would definitely pay to know that one trick they do to make the chicken have that memorable taste. Anybody you talk to whose eaten the chicken will give it a thumbs up. I don't usually like getting it straight out of the fryer because I'm dying to eat it as soon as I pay! But, my boyfriend is from Florida and this was his first time so we had to do it right! He's from the south, where fried food is a staple and when I tell you guys he was very stingy with his chicken I wouldn't be exaggerating!! He loved it. He'll definitely be going back and I wish we lived closer, but since I'm trying to eat better I'm glad that we don't! If you're driving down Alberta please stop on 9th and get you some chicken and jojos. YOU'RE WELCOME! Happy Yelping...

Chicken wings! Chicken wings! Chicken wings! I truly miss great chicken being from Western New York (birth place of chicken wings). Whenever I get the chicken wing cravings, I head over to the market. Theses are humongous wings!. Although non sauced, these are well deep fried and delicious.

As soon as i read the reviews here at yelp I drove to the place to buy the said "chicken wings and the jojo"To my surprise it was really very sellable and we bought 12 pscs and 2 mini pack of jojo my goodness the aroma was so good that we started eating some of the jojo(fried potatoes ) When we got home we really had so much yummy experience. the chicken was so delicious. not oily or greasy at all and very fresh , simple and crunchy not the usually breaded commercialize like those of the popeyes or albertsons but it's. really natural and the size was just about it and very tender in the inside . (crunchy outside . The price was very affordable too. I recommend this wings and for sure i'll be back again .

Do you all not understand what fresh, fried chicken tastes like? This stuff was nasty. The chicken and potatoes sit under a heat lamp, so the meat is over cooked and soggy. It tastes of old oil and salt. It's not really a hole in the wall either. It's a moderate convenience store with gas station fried chicken. Head to Basilisk and taste freshly fried chicken.

Customer service? Hahahahahaha. But their wings and Jojo's are worth being treated like shit on their shoe for thirty seconds to place an order and get up outta there. Honestly amazing food but don't expect anything on a hospitality level.

Wings and JoJos, wings and JoJos, wings and JoJo's! This. Is. The. Spot. My most favorite and prized places to eat wings in PDX. I've been going here for about 9 years, and they're just as good as they were then and prior to my first taste of these amazing wings. A few wings, some JoJos, a six'er and you're set. I mean, whatever you wanna order. I'm sayin' it's that kind of place. Get the essentials and go on with your day/evening. I cannot express my love for this place in full. It's a friendly neighborhood place and deserves any and all recognition. Pro-tip: They shut the fryers down around 7 or 8, I think. I remember one I night I went in there intoxicated needing wings. The clerk said that they'd be there all night if they made wings until closing. Get it while is lasts. You don't wanna see how it is when JoJos have run out. I think I felt the earth shake.