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The Best Fried Chicken in Every State

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New York: Bobwhite Counter
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In the South, good fried chicken isn't hard to find. Sometimes the best fried chicken comes from the most unlikely hole in the wall ( or even a gas station). So you don't have to try the fried chicken at every place that offers it to determine which is best, our friends at Yelp did. Well, not technically. But they did scour through thousands of restaurants on the site with a large concentration of reviews of fried chicken and ranked those using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Although Mama's homemade fried chicken will always be the winner in our hearts, this is where to find the best fried chicken in every state, according to Yelp's data. So next time you're on a road trip and start to crave that crispy outside and juicy inside of Mama's fried chicken, you can find a close second anywhere in America. Whether served over waffles with maple syrup, stuffed between two buttermilk biscuits, alongside collards and mac and cheese, or straight up and standalone, this is the best fried chicken in America, according to Yelp.
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Alabama: Saw’s Soul Kitchen

Alabama: Saw’s Soul Kitchen
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Birmingham

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Alaska: The Cookery

Alaska: The Cookery
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Seward

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Arizona: Original Breakfast House

Arizona: Original Breakfast House
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Phoenix

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Arkansas: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Arkansas: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
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Little Rock

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California: Holwin’ Ray’s

California: Holwin’ Ray’s
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Los Angeles

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Colorado: Denver Biscuit Co.

Colorado: Denver Biscuit Co.
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Denver

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Connecticut: Sandra’s Next Generation

Connecticut: Sandra’s Next Generation
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New Haven

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D.C.: Himitsu

D.C.: Himitsu
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Washington, D.C.

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Delaware: Lettie’s Kitchen

Delaware: Lettie’s Kitchen
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Hockessin

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Florida: The Hangar Bay Café and Gallery

Florida: The Hangar Bay Café and Gallery
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Jacksonville

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Georgia: GG’s Southern Kitchen

Georgia: GG’s Southern Kitchen
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Valdosta

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Hawaii: Ray’s Café

Hawaii: Ray’s Café
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Honolulu

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Idaho: Fork

Idaho: Fork
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Boise

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Illinois: Chez Delisay’s Cajun Cuisine

Illinois: Chez Delisay’s Cajun Cuisine
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Chicago

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Indiana: The Eagle

Indiana: The Eagle
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Indianapolis

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Iowa: Vivian’s Soul Food

Iowa: Vivian’s Soul Food
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Cedar Rapids

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Kansas: Al’s Chickenette

Kansas: Al’s Chickenette
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Hays

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Kentucky: Purple Poulet

Kentucky: Purple Poulet
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Dayton

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Louisiana: Willie Mae’s Scotch House

Louisiana: Willie Mae’s Scotch House
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New Orleans

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Maine: Figgy’s Takeout & Catering

Maine: Figgy’s Takeout & Catering
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Portland

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Maryland: Ekiben

Maryland: Ekiben
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Baltimore

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Massachusetts: Brassica Kitchen and Café

Massachusetts: Brassica Kitchen and Café
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Jamaica Plain

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Michigan: The Southerner

Michigan: The Southerner
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Saugatuck

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Minnesota: Revival

Minnesota: Revival
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Minneapolis

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Mississippi: Old Country Store

Mississippi: Old Country Store
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Lorman

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Missouri: Southern

Missouri: Southern
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St. Louis

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Montana: Gallatin Riverhouse Grill

Montana: Gallatin Riverhouse Grill
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Big Sky

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Nebraska: Quick Bites Soul Food

Nebraska: Quick Bites Soul Food
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Bellevue

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Nevada: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Nevada: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
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Las Vegas

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New Hampshire: Wow Fried Chicken

New Hampshire: Wow Fried Chicken
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Concord

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New Jersey: Kelsey’s

New Jersey: Kelsey’s
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Atlantic City

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New Mexico: Nexus Brewery

New Mexico: Nexus Brewery
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Albuquerque

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New York: Bobwhite Counter

New York: Bobwhite Counter
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New York

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North Carolina: Biscuit Head

North Carolina: Biscuit Head
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Asheville

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North Dakota: Anamoose Bakery & Café

North Dakota: Anamoose Bakery & Café
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Anamoose

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Ohio: Hot Chicken Takeover

Ohio: Hot Chicken Takeover
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Columbus

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Oklahoma: Waffle Champion

Oklahoma: Waffle Champion
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Oklahoma City

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Oregon: General Burnside’s Canteen

Oregon: General Burnside’s Canteen
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Portland

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Pennsylvania: Love & Honey Fried Chicken

Pennsylvania: Love & Honey Fried Chicken
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Philadelphia

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Rhode Island: Winner Winner

Rhode Island: Winner Winner
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Newport

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South Carolina: Boxcar Betty’s

South Carolina: Boxcar Betty’s
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Charleston

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South Dakota: Mama’s Phried and Phillys

South Dakota: Mama’s Phried and Phillys
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Sioux Falls

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Tennessee: Maple Street Biscuit Company

Tennessee: Maple Street Biscuit Company
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Chattanooga

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Texas: Mike’s Chicken

Texas: Mike’s Chicken
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Dallas

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Utah: Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade

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Salt Lake City

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Vermont: Worthy Kitchen

Vermont: Worthy Kitchen
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Woodstock

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Virginia: Mel’s Café

Virginia: Mel’s Café
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Charlottesville

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Washington: Butcher & Baker Provisions

Washington: Butcher & Baker Provisions
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Port Gamble

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West Virginia: Dirty Bird

West Virginia: Dirty Bird
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Morgantown

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Wisconsin: The Cozzy Corner

Wisconsin: The Cozzy Corner
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Appleton

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Wyoming: Café Genevieve

Wyoming: Café Genevieve
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Jackson

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    1 of 51 Alabama: Saw’s Soul Kitchen
    2 of 51 Alaska: The Cookery
    3 of 51 Arizona: Original Breakfast House
    4 of 51 Arkansas: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
    5 of 51 California: Holwin’ Ray’s
    6 of 51 Colorado: Denver Biscuit Co.
    7 of 51 Connecticut: Sandra’s Next Generation
    8 of 51 D.C.: Himitsu
    9 of 51 Delaware: Lettie’s Kitchen
    10 of 51 Florida: The Hangar Bay Café and Gallery
    11 of 51 Georgia: GG’s Southern Kitchen
    12 of 51 Hawaii: Ray’s Café
    13 of 51 Idaho: Fork
    14 of 51 Illinois: Chez Delisay’s Cajun Cuisine
    15 of 51 Indiana: The Eagle
    16 of 51 Iowa: Vivian’s Soul Food
    17 of 51 Kansas: Al’s Chickenette
    18 of 51 Kentucky: Purple Poulet
    19 of 51 Louisiana: Willie Mae’s Scotch House
    20 of 51 Maine: Figgy’s Takeout & Catering
    21 of 51 Maryland: Ekiben
    22 of 51 Massachusetts: Brassica Kitchen and Café
    23 of 51 Michigan: The Southerner
    24 of 51 Minnesota: Revival
    25 of 51 Mississippi: Old Country Store
    26 of 51 Missouri: Southern
    27 of 51 Montana: Gallatin Riverhouse Grill
    28 of 51 Nebraska: Quick Bites Soul Food
    29 of 51 Nevada: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
    30 of 51 New Hampshire: Wow Fried Chicken
    31 of 51 New Jersey: Kelsey’s
    32 of 51 New Mexico: Nexus Brewery
    33 of 51 New York: Bobwhite Counter
    34 of 51 North Carolina: Biscuit Head
    35 of 51 North Dakota: Anamoose Bakery & Café
    36 of 51 Ohio: Hot Chicken Takeover
    37 of 51 Oklahoma: Waffle Champion
    38 of 51 Oregon: General Burnside’s Canteen
    39 of 51 Pennsylvania: Love & Honey Fried Chicken
    40 of 51 Rhode Island: Winner Winner
    41 of 51 South Carolina: Boxcar Betty’s
    42 of 51 South Dakota: Mama’s Phried and Phillys
    43 of 51 Tennessee: Maple Street Biscuit Company
    44 of 51 Texas: Mike’s Chicken
    45 of 51 Utah: Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade
    46 of 51 Vermont: Worthy Kitchen
    47 of 51 Virginia: Mel’s Café
    48 of 51 Washington: Butcher & Baker Provisions
    49 of 51 West Virginia: Dirty Bird
    50 of 51 Wisconsin: The Cozzy Corner
    51 of 51 Wyoming: Café Genevieve

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