Ezell's Famous Chicken

"Going to this legendary fried chicken chain is a Seattle rite of passage. Its original location in the Central District is a takeout-only counter, but the spicy tenders taste just as good when eaten off the hood of your car while sipping a Faygo and congregating with the plump neighborhood crows who survive off chicken bones and dinner rolls." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"Half-Pound Spicy Tenders “Whenever I fly into Seattle, the first thing I always want is a pile of tenders from Ezell’s. Nothing welcomes me back to the city like tasting that crunchy and spicy breading dunked into barbecue sauce. I’ve eaten this chicken while meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time, with my own mom and dad on their one and only trip to Seattle, and even surprise-ordered it for a friend’s birthday during quarantine. A half-pound will cost you $8.79, but to me, their chicken is priceless.” -Carlo Mantuano, Staff Editor" - julia chen 1, carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo

"Whenever my girlfriend and I fly back to Seattle, her mom always has some delicious spicy fried chicken from Ezell’s waiting for us when we get to their house from the airport. And this was no different when we flew back at the end of July. During the whole six-hour flight, the only two things I was thinking about were the effectiveness of HEPA filters and how good those tenders were going to taste. After that stressful trip, the only things that kept me calm before I got a negative test a few days later were Ezell’s crispy chicken, sweet brioche rolls, and copious amounts of BBQ sauce. -CM" - carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo

"Ezell’s doesn’t drizzle their fried chicken with artisanal wildflower honey harvested by yogis, nor do they use cave-aged gruyere in their mac and cheese. But we don’t need anything fancy when we can have delicious spicy drumsticks and thighs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and soft rolls that could be used as pillows at night. Even though Ezell’s is a Seattle chain, the Central District spot is their original location, so it kinda feels like you’re reliving a sacred piece of fried chicken history." - aimee rizzo, lidiya belete

"It’s a known fact that fried chicken kinda tastes better when it’s at room temperature, and it’s also a known fact that Ezell’s makes some of the best in town. So head here and get a huge spread for you and your significant other, because nothing says true romance like an endless supply of spicy tenders in the park. Don’t forget some sides (especially the rolls). CLOSEST PARK: Powell Barnett Park" - aimee rizzo