Mothers Best Fried Chicken
Chicken restaurant · Decatur
406 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
Highlights
Crispy, juicy, herby fried chicken and frozen cocktails
Crispy, juicy, herby fried chicken and frozen cocktails
"The line at the always-busy Mother’s Best Chicken moves quickly, so you’ll have your big bucket of herby, perfectly crispy fried chicken in short order. You can get an eight-piece bucket with two sides, like tangy collard green coleslaw and hearty rice and beans, for $32, making it an easy option for a family meal. Or bring a few friends to the diner-like space and turn things into a quick dinner and drinks outing since there are plenty of beers on tap and a thick, boozy frozen Irish coffee that comes with a crinkly-cut fry." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
"Getting a bucket of fried chicken in Atlanta isn’t as easy as it should be, but Mother’s Best Chicken in Decatur delivers when you need a cool place to feed a small crew. Buckets range from half- to two whole birds and come with two or three sides, like savory LA-style red beans and rice and tangy collard green coleslaw. The thin, crunchy, herby chicken breading is outstanding. The food comes out fast. And the nostalgic diner vibes are fun. Just know the place gets packed, so come for a late lunch or early dinner unless you want to perfect your speed-eating technique while making awkward eye contact with the people hovering near your table." - jacinta howard
"This Decatur spot has been in the works for what feels like forever. And we can't wait to finally try Mother's buckets of drums and thighs to see if it'll earn a spot on our fried chicken guide." - juli horsford, jacinta howard
"The chicken at Mother's Best in Decatur is herby, perfectly crispy, and well-deserving of a spot on our best fried chicken list. Plus, you can get an eight-piece bucket with two sides, like tangy collard green coleslaw and hearty rice and beans, for $32, making it an easy option for a family meal. Or bring a few friends and turn things into a quick dinner and drinks outing since there are plenty of beers on tap and a thick, boozy frozen Irish coffee that merits an encore. Just note that everything comes out fast, so you won’t have much time to debate who gets the big piece of chicken since the snug, old-school-inspired diner will be packed during peak lunch and dinner hours. And someone else is surely eyeing your table. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair Pause Unmute Food Rundown Fried Chicken The breading is thin, crisp, and well-seasoned, complementing the juicy, tender chicken inside. A bucket comes with three slices of white bread and sides. PlayMute L.A.-Style Red Beans & Spice Rice The beans are soft, and the rice has just enough spice to add warmth without overwhelming the dish. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Collard Green Coleslaw This coleslaw is tangy and creamy, and the addition of the collard greens adds a nice crunch. Get this. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Chicken Fingers You get three massive, crunchy chicken fingers with herby seasoning that goes all the way through to the juicy meat. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Chicken Sandwich This oversized, gloriously messy chicken sandwich is well-seasoned and comes drenched in a tangy, Thousand Island-style sauce with pickles, all tucked between slices of thick, buttery toast. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Frozen Irish Coffee The thick, boozy shake made with whiskey, coffee, and ice cream is delicious. It’s reminiscent of a burger chain’s famous frosted milkshake and even comes with a crinkly fry on the side for dipping. photo credit: Jacinta Howard" - Jacinta Howard
"I report Mothers Best, a fried chicken restaurant, is now open in Decatur in the former Calle Latina space on Church Street serving buckets of fried chicken, fried chicken sandwiches, and frozen cocktails." - Beth McKibben
