Mt. Joy
Restaurant · Capitol Hill
1530 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Highlights
Spicy chicken sandwiches, crispy fries, and unique milkshakes.
Spicy chicken sandwiches, crispy fries, and unique milkshakes.
"Capitol Hill has more than a few options in the late-night fried chicken sandwich department, but Mt. Joy is really the only one to seek out. We’re not just saying that because they’re open until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. For sandwiches, go get the spicy version dripping with habanero honey. Even without a brine, the breast meat isn’t dry and the herb-flecked crust is well-salted. The best (and worst) part about this place? Each time an order is ready, a speaker blasts an audibly accurate cock-a-doodle-do—making the weekend late-night rush sound like a barnyard hootenanny." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
"Open until 12am Thursday, 2:30am Friday-Saturday Capitol Hill has more than a few options in the fried chicken sandwich department, but Mt. Joy is the one to seek out. We’re not just saying that because they’re open until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. The juicy chicken and crispy fries from this bright green counter will help soak up whatever awful well drinks you choked down at Comet Tavern around the corner. The best (and worst) part about this place? Each time an order is ready, a speaker blasts an audibly accurate cock-a-doodle-do—making the weekend late-night rush sound like a barnyard hootenanny." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Capitol Hill has more than a few options in the fried chicken sandwich department, but Mt. Joy is the one to seek out. We’re not just saying that because they’re open until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. The juicy chicken and crispy fries from this bright green counter will help soak up whatever awful well drinks you choked down at Comet Tavern around the corner. Get the spicy sandwich dripping with habanero honey. Even without a brine, breast meat achieves moistness, and the dried herb-flecked crust is well-salted. And while fries at a chicken joint can often be an afterthought, the ones here are crisp, hot, and taste even better swiped through one of Mt. Joy’s dippings sauces, like golden pickle mayo or chive-y ranch. The best (and worst) part about this place? Each time an order is ready, a speaker blasts an audibly accurate cock-a-doodle-do—making the weekend late-night rush sound like a barnyard hootenanny. Food Rundown Spicy Chicken Grab this over the classic. The only difference here is that the spicy sandwich includes a honey habanero spread—turns out, the sweet heat elevates the whole thing. And while this goes against most chicken-ordering instincts, opt for the white meat. photo credit: Nate Watters Fries This is what would happen if a trained actor threw on a three-piece suit, walked into a Wendy's, and claimed to be a lawyer defending their client who just wanted perfect fast food fries. We'd make a trip just for these snappy-fluffy sticks dunked liberally in pickle sauce. Don't tell Bait Shop. Chicken Littles The tenders are a gamble—sometimes, they're bright and moist from a buttermilk soak. And sometimes they're dry and tough. Get a sandwich, or roll the dice. photo credit: Nate Watters Mexican Chocolate Shake Frosty, thick, and with just a hit of cinnamon, this is a chocolate milkshake that means business. When it's 1am on a Saturday and you wish you had a diner booth to slide into and slurp some liquified ice cream, you can do that at Mt. Joy instead. photo credit: Nate Watters" - Aimee Rizzo
"Capitol Hill has yet another fried chicken sandwich place. Mt. Joy is a food truck-turned-counter that has a simple menu of chicken sandwiches (as well as a portobello mushroom option), tenders, fries, and milkshakes. " - Kayla Sager Riley
"Mt. Joy is so much more than a food truck and a nearby brick-and-mortar restaurant. To hear Cape tell it, the inflatable tube man marks the beachhead of a chain that will one day have hundreds of locations. Mt. Joy already has a sleek website, an app, and a team that includes Ethan Stowell, Seattle’s most bankable restaurateur, who is a co-founder." - Harry Cheadle
