Atlanta Restaurants Raise the Bar on Chicken Sandwiches
While the chicken sandwich war continues to rage among fast-food eateries, some of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants raise the stakes with their takes on the craveable handheld. Bypass the drive-thru and grab a seat at one of these hotspots to pick a winner for yourself.
Midtowners need to look no further than 5Church to fill their fried chicken sandwich cravings. Served with bibb lettuce, tomato, pickles and chipotle ranch dressing on a brioche bun, this sandwich is only available at lunch.
Psst. We've got a Secret Sunday chicken sandwich for you. Head to Carson Kitchen at Alpharetta City Center to get your chicken fix for lunch or dinner. It's okay if you let the secret out though!
You think a place named Cowboy Chicken might have a good chicken sandwich? You betcha! We recommend the Buffalo sandwich with breaded rotisserie chicken breast, flash-fried and tossed in tangy Buffalo sauce, topped with lettuce, tomato and a choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing. Boy howdy, it’s good!
Thinking about a smaller sandwich? Try the chicken & waffles sliders at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. Each one has buttermilk fried chicken, whipped apple cider butter and chipotle maple syrup and is served with fries. Of course, there’s also a fried chicken sandwich with buttermilk-pickle brined chicken breast, chipotle coleslaw and B&B pickles on a brioche bun.
Dance the night away at Johnny's Hideaway and fuel up with the iconic nightclub’s chicken tender sandwich. Grilled or fried chicken tenders are served on a fresh kaiser bun with lettuce, sliced onion and tomato, along with a side of mayo.
Head to The Southern Gentleman for brunch Saturdays and Sundays to try the hot chicken sandwich. Spicy fried chicken is served on Texas toast and paired with cabbage slaw, pickles and fries.
Storico Fresco serves an authentic Italian lunch menu Monday-Saturday. Among the featured panini is the truffle chicken with bel paese, arugula and red wine vinaigrette served on ciabatta.
Do you have a craving for Buffalo chicken? Taco Mac has you covered. Try the Buffalo chicken sandwich with wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce and tomato. If you can't handle the heat, Taco Mac has you covered with a delicious Southern fried chicken sandwich with white BBQ sauce and bread and butter pickles. Both options come on a perfectly toasted brioche bun to soak up those tasty sauces.
Durham's fried chicken sandwich is a menu favorite at the Woodall in West Midtown. Crispy chicken, pickles, butter lettuce and special sauce are piled on a brioche bun.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill: Take a trip to the Caribbean with the island chicken sandwich at The Big Ketch in Buckhead. Juicy chicken is paired with caramelized pineapple, kale slaw and chipotle mayo on a brioche bun.
Marlow’s Tavern: Marlow's Tavern serves up a classic handheld featuring Prestige Farms chicken, romaine, red onion and Roma tomatoes on a sesame brioche bun.