Fried chicken may have found its popularity in the South but hungry diners all over the country crave the crunchy favorite in various forms, from smothered in hot sauce and slapped between buns to paired with a fluffy, syrupy waffle or as simple and classic as it comes, served with traditional Southern sides.
Using reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best fried chicken joint" in every state, from delicious chicken sandwiches with simple but impactful ingredients to crispy, mouthwatering bites served with impeccable sides.
According to the site, the best fried chicken joint in all of Ohio is Soho Chicken + Whiskey. This Cleveland eatery brings a bit of the South to the Buckeye State with its incredible and juicy fried chicken paired with modernized tried-and-true sides. Soho Chicken + Whiskey is located at 1889 W. 25th Street.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this tasty restaurant:
"Soho Chicken + Whiskey serves modern Southern cuisine along with an excellent range of craft beers and cocktails. The chicken is brined, breaded, and deep-fried, and comes in a bun with fries or as a dinner plate with sides like waffles, collard greens, and smoked Gouda mac 'n' cheese. Customers rave about the wonderful service, great atmosphere, and mouth-watering chicken."
See the full list of each state's best fried chicken joint at lovefood.com. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Ohio restaurant that serves the best chicken sandwich in the state.