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.
Ossington strip burger joint that started in Ottawa. Stay tuned because they are relocating to the city's Entertainment District on John Street.
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.
1382 Danforth Ave
The Wren
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).
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.
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.
397 Roncesvalles Ave
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.
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.
2977 Lake Shore Blvd W
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!
969 Coxwell Ave
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.
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.
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.
1205 Queen St W
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.
222 The Esplanade
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.
69 Duncan Street
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.
296 Brunswick Ave
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.
79 Kensington Ave
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
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.
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!
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!
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.
2853 Dundas St W
Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken
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.
65 Front St W
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.
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!
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.
610 College St
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.
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.
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.
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.
1382 Danforth Ave
The Wren
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).
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.
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.
397 Roncesvalles Ave
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.
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.
2977 Lake Shore Blvd W
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!
969 Coxwell Ave
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.
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.
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.
1205 Queen St W
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.
222 The Esplanade
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.
69 Duncan Street
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.
296 Brunswick Ave
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.
79 Kensington Ave
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
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.
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!
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!
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.
2853 Dundas St W
Chica’s Nashville Hot Chicken
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.
65 Front St W
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.
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!
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.
610 College St
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.
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.
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