Philadelphia may be known for cheesesteaks, water ice and soft pretzels, but don’t sleep on the city’s fried chicken scene. With National Fried Chicken Day set for Sunday, July 6, now is the perfect time to sample some of the delicious, crunchy chicken found around Philly.
Luckily, Metro has all you need to know about where to enjoy National Fried Chicken Day.
Bolo
Pork-fried chicken? Enough said.
From Chef Yun Fuentes, Bolo offers a bold take on fried chicken with a Latin flair, with its signature Half Chicken Chicharrón. Bolo’s signature chicken is made with La Belle Patrimoine heritage chicken that is marinated in garlic and oregano before being dusted in rice flour and house spices. The chicken is then deep-fried in pork lard until it’s golden and perfectly crispy. Pair it with some of Bolo’s signature mayoketchup, and this is a truly unique and delicious way to enjoy National Fried Chicken Day.
2025 Sansom Street, bolophl.com
Front Street Cafe
Known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, Front Street Cafe is offering an assortment of fried chicken favorites just in time for National Fried Chicken Day. Whether you’re looking for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Front Street Cafe has the crispy and crunchy dishes you’re looking for.
From their Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, marinated in buttermilk and layered with mustard-maple aioli, crunchy pickles, bibb lettuce, and brioche, to their shareable chicken tenders that you can pair with maple-mustard aioli, whiskey BBQ, and buffalo sauces.
1253 N. Front Street, frontstreetcafe.net
Square 1682
Located inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, Square 1682 puts a spicy spin on fried chicken with its Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich. Crispy, delicious chicken placed on a sesame seed bun and smothered in gochujang sauce and topped with tangy kimchi, Square 1682’s Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich brings the heat to National Fried Chicken Day.
121 S. 17th Street, square1682.com
The Twisted Tail
Looking to enjoy some delicious fried chicken with a southern twist? Come on down to the Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s Southern-inspired restaurant, bar, and live music venue.
Twisted Tail offers a wide assortment of fried chicken options, like its Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, paired with sharp Cabot cheddar and featuring a rosemary mayo spread on a soft brioche bun. Additionally, Twisted Tail offers a boozy twist on a southern staple. Their Chicken and Waffles are fried in a bourbon batter and then smothered in maple syrup. Finally, there’s Twisted Tail’s signature Buttermilk Fried Chicken, drizzled in rosemary honey and served with sweet potato.
509 S. 2nd Street, thetwistedtail.com
