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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Toronto

Nadia Boachie

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Nadia Boachie

The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Toronto

For those days when you want an indulgent fried chicken sandwich, we've searched every corner of the city to bring you the best fried chicken sandwich in Toronto. Many restaurants, bars and food vendors are dishing out some of the most epic fried chicken sandwiches.

In almost every neighbourhood in the city, you can find a place to grab a fried chicken sandwich. Whether it be from Parkdale, Kensington, Little Italy, Little Portugal, The Junction or just on the outskirts of downtown in Etobicoke, you can grab a sandwich and delicious side to accompany.

Keep reading for a list of some of the largest, juiciest, spiciest and sauciest chicken sandwiches to grace the city.

Burgers n' Fries Forever

Ossington strip burger joint that started in Ottawa. Stay tuned because they are relocating to the city's Entertainment District on John Street.

Burgers n' Fries Forever

Ossington strip burger joint that started in Ottawa. Stay tuned because they are relocating to the city's Entertainment District on John Street.

Downtown Yonge

372 Yonge St

Penny’s Hot Chicken

These sandwiches are classified as huge and juicy. Originally from Waterloo, Penny's recently opened a spot in Toronto serving Nashville-inspired hot chicken tenders and sandwiches.

Penny’s Hot Chicken

Downtown Yonge

372 Yonge St

These sandwiches are classified as huge and juicy. Originally from Waterloo, Penny's recently opened a spot in Toronto serving Nashville-inspired hot chicken tenders and sandwiches.

Danforth Village

1382 Danforth Ave

The Wren

Comfort Food

This Danforth spot offers its classics, plus daily and weekly specials. Their most recent fried chicken sandwiches included "Kind of a Big Dill" (Dill pickle marinated fried chicken, pickled jalapeño remulade, spicy dill chicken seasoning, sweet pickles, red onion, dill fronds) and "The Crazy Calabrian" ('Nduja sausage & roasted red pepper sauce, basil aioli, arugula, spicy pickled peppers, Grana Padano).

The Wren

Danforth Village

1382 Danforth Ave

This Danforth spot offers its classics, plus daily and weekly specials. Their most recent fried chicken sandwiches included "Kind of a Big Dill" (Dill pickle marinated fried chicken, pickled jalapeño remulade, spicy dill chicken seasoning, sweet pickles, red onion, dill fronds) and "The Crazy Calabrian" ('Nduja sausage & roasted red pepper sauce, basil aioli, arugula, spicy pickled peppers, Grana Padano).

Comfort Food

West Queen West

127 Strachan Ave

Pennies Bar

This spot serves its fried chicken sandwiches as sliders, and with 5 variations of the sandwich, we recommend trying one of each. The 5 options include Southern Honey, Buffalo, Nashville Hot, and Korean fried chicken sliders.

Pennies Bar

West Queen West

127 Strachan Ave

This spot serves its fried chicken sandwiches as sliders, and with 5 variations of the sandwich, we recommend trying one of each. The 5 options include Southern Honey, Buffalo, Nashville Hot, and Korean fried chicken sliders.

Little Italy

492 College St

Odd Burger

This vegan joint makes the list for its 'Chickun' Burger. Yes, it's actually vegan and made completely with plant products but it's a great option for those who want the taste of a fried chicken sandwich without the actual chicken.

Odd Burger

Little Italy

492 College St

This vegan joint makes the list for its 'Chickun' Burger. Yes, it's actually vegan and made completely with plant products but it's a great option for those who want the taste of a fried chicken sandwich without the actual chicken.

Ding-a-Wing

This is the Roncesvalles spot for fried chicken and it is from the people behind the former Tuk Tuk Canteen. You can grab takeout fried chicken, sandwiches and tasty sides to go from their takeout window.

Ding-a-Wing

This is the Roncesvalles spot for fried chicken and it is from the people behind the former Tuk Tuk Canteen. You can grab takeout fried chicken, sandwiches and tasty sides to go from their takeout window.

Little Italy

76 Lippincott St

Happy Burger

Minimalist smash burger joint that also makes a great fried chicken sandwich. Hit up King west and check them out.

Happy Burger

Little Italy

76 Lippincott St

Minimalist smash burger joint that also makes a great fried chicken sandwich. Hit up King west and check them out.

Lucky's Chicken n' Waffles

Who doesn't love chicken and waffles? Lucky's is an Etobicoke spot on Lakeshore dishing out fried chicken in various forms (sandwich, on waffles and over poutine) and sweets like deep-fried Oreos!

Lucky's Chicken n' Waffles

Who doesn't love chicken and waffles? Lucky's is an Etobicoke spot on Lakeshore dishing out fried chicken in various forms (sandwich, on waffles and over poutine) and sweets like deep-fried Oreos!

Knuckle Sandwich

Specializing in all kinds of sandwiches, this place does a mean buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with roasted poblano slaw, chipotle honey and garlic aioli. If you want to kick it up a notch, their buffalo chicken sandwich comes with housemade buffalo and ranch sauce.

Knuckle Sandwich

Specializing in all kinds of sandwiches, this place does a mean buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with roasted poblano slaw, chipotle honey and garlic aioli. If you want to kick it up a notch, their buffalo chicken sandwich comes with housemade buffalo and ranch sauce.

Yonge and Bloor

75 St Nicholas St #104

Cabano's Comfort Food

Cabano's is the go-to for all comfort food favourites and their fried chicken sandwich is no exception. Fresh, never frozen chicken is battered and fried to a crisp and topped with mayo, lettuce and pickles.

Cabano's Comfort Food

Yonge and Bloor

75 St Nicholas St #104

Cabano's is the go-to for all comfort food favourites and their fried chicken sandwich is no exception. Fresh, never frozen chicken is battered and fried to a crisp and topped with mayo, lettuce and pickles.

King West

545 King St W

Porchetta and Co.

Porchetta & Co. specializes in porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. They have been kicking it in Toronto for 10 years now and have stuck around as a favourite in Toronto's food scene.

Porchetta and Co.

King West

545 King St W

Porchetta & Co. specializes in porchetta and fried chicken sandwiches. They have been kicking it in Toronto for 10 years now and have stuck around as a favourite in Toronto's food scene.

Matt's Burger Lab

Located at Queen and Dufferin, this burger joint is known for its delicious beef burgers and serves up a mean fried chicken sandwich.

Matt's Burger Lab

Located at Queen and Dufferin, this burger joint is known for its delicious beef burgers and serves up a mean fried chicken sandwich.

Cluck Clucks

Comfort Food

Cluck Clucks is a family-friendly brand dedicated to everything fried chicken and waffles. Go here if you are craving a classic chicken sandwich or if you are in the mood to try one of their indulgent chicken and waffle creations.

Cluck Clucks

Cluck Clucks is a family-friendly brand dedicated to everything fried chicken and waffles. Go here if you are craving a classic chicken sandwich or if you are in the mood to try one of their indulgent chicken and waffle creations.

Comfort Food

Rudy

Burgers & Fries

Rudy is probably one of the most recognized smash burger joints in the city, but they also make a delicious fried chicken sandwich that is perfect for days when you are craving something a little spicy, crispy and saucy.

Rudy

Rudy is probably one of the most recognized smash burger joints in the city, but they also make a delicious fried chicken sandwich that is perfect for days when you are craving something a little spicy, crispy and saucy.

Burgers & Fries

Aunty Lucy's Burgers

Aunty Lucy's is a burger joint with sandwiches named after several Ghanaian cities. They are operating out of the Annex Hotel and are selling fried chicken sandwiches created after consultation with Toronto chef Adrian Forte.

Aunty Lucy's Burgers

Aunty Lucy's is a burger joint with sandwiches named after several Ghanaian cities. They are operating out of the Annex Hotel and are selling fried chicken sandwiches created after consultation with Toronto chef Adrian Forte.

Kensington Market

79 Kensington Ave

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles

Comfort Food

The Jamaican-born, Toronto-based Chef Adrian Forte is behind this fried chicken spot! Check them out in Kensington Market for delicious fried chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles.

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles

Kensington Market

79 Kensington Ave

The Jamaican-born, Toronto-based Chef Adrian Forte is behind this fried chicken spot! Check them out in Kensington Market for delicious fried chicken sandwiches and chicken and waffles.

Comfort Food

Kensington Market

207 Augusta Ave

Knockout Chicken

Knockout's fried chicken sandwiches are made fresh to order and combine unique ingredients like curry habanero sauce, house-made coleslaw and smoked Canadian cheddar. Knockout has become a Kensington favourite!

Knockout Chicken

Kensington Market

207 Augusta Ave

Knockout's fried chicken sandwiches are made fresh to order and combine unique ingredients like curry habanero sauce, house-made coleslaw and smoked Canadian cheddar. Knockout has become a Kensington favourite!

West Queen West

1184 Queen St W

Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken

The chicken at Chen Chen starts with an overnight brine in buttermilk and is dredged in a mix of cayenne, flour and cornstarch. You can order mild, medium, or hot! The best part is that they use Halal chicken for their sandwiches!

Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken

West Queen West

1184 Queen St W

The chicken at Chen Chen starts with an overnight brine in buttermilk and is dredged in a mix of cayenne, flour and cornstarch. You can order mild, medium, or hot! The best part is that they use Halal chicken for their sandwiches!

Bloordale Village

1260 Bloor St W

Brock Sandwich

This restaurant does all sorts of sandwiches, but of course, they could not leave out a fried chicken sandwich. Brock sandwiches sell a fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, charred onions and house-made Piri Piri sauce that is to die for.

Brock Sandwich

Bloordale Village

1260 Bloor St W

This restaurant does all sorts of sandwiches, but of course, they could not leave out a fried chicken sandwich. Brock sandwiches sell a fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, charred onions and house-made Piri Piri sauce that is to die for.

Junction Triangle

2853 Dundas St W

Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken

Comfort Food

If you want to test your spice tolerance, try the hottest Nashville hot sandwich from this spot. This Junction fried chicken joint is incredible, and their sandwiches are among some of the most mouthwatering to grace your Instagram feed.

Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken

Junction Triangle

2853 Dundas St W

If you want to test your spice tolerance, try the hottest Nashville hot sandwich from this spot. This Junction fried chicken joint is incredible, and their sandwiches are among some of the most mouthwatering to grace your Instagram feed.

Comfort Food

Union Chicken

Comfort Food

Union chicken is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, drinks and takeout and weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They are a comfortable casual eatery that is more than just a rotisserie chicken joint! They have a selection of sandwiches, fried chicken and other comfort food favourites.

Union Chicken

Union chicken is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, drinks and takeout and weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They are a comfortable casual eatery that is more than just a rotisserie chicken joint! They have a selection of sandwiches, fried chicken and other comfort food favourites.

Comfort Food

Entertainment District

928 college St

Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken

Check this spot out if you want a taste of Nashville hot chicken and Japanese street food fusion. They are currently operating out of Folly Brew Pub on College, so make sure to check them out!

Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken

Entertainment District

928 college St

Check this spot out if you want a taste of Nashville hot chicken and Japanese street food fusion. They are currently operating out of Folly Brew Pub on College, so make sure to check them out!

Junction Triangle

1588 Dupont St

Love Chix

Chef Paul Marshall ensures he uses fresh, naturally raised chickens that have been locally sourced to make his delicious chicken dishes. Along with fried chicken, you can find delicious chicken options like slow-roasted chicken hot and cold sides like truffle mac and cheese or roasted beet salad.

Love Chix

Junction Triangle

1588 Dupont St

Chef Paul Marshall ensures he uses fresh, naturally raised chickens that have been locally sourced to make his delicious chicken dishes. Along with fried chicken, you can find delicious chicken options like slow-roasted chicken hot and cold sides like truffle mac and cheese or roasted beet salad.

PG Clucks

Comfort Food

PG Clucks has been in the fried chicken business for some time now and their chicken sandwiches are extremely popular among fried chicken fans. It could be that 24-hour lemon-herb brine and the 6-hour brine in buttermilk that makes PG Clucks famous fried chicken so juicy.

PG Clucks

PG Clucks has been in the fried chicken business for some time now and their chicken sandwiches are extremely popular among fried chicken fans. It could be that 24-hour lemon-herb brine and the 6-hour brine in buttermilk that makes PG Clucks famous fried chicken so juicy.

Comfort Food

Dundas West

823 Dundas St W

The Heartbreak Chef

Jerome Robinson is breaking hearts all over the city with his massive chicken sandwiches and delicious sides like tater tots and deep-fried Brussel sprouts. Check him out at his location on Dundas West.

The Heartbreak Chef

Dundas West

823 Dundas St W

Jerome Robinson is breaking hearts all over the city with his massive chicken sandwiches and delicious sides like tater tots and deep-fried Brussel sprouts. Check him out at his location on Dundas West.