The Unassuming Restaurant In Philadelphia That Serves The Best Fried Chicken You’ll Ever Taste

There are so many places to get fried chicken in Philadelphia, from Federal Donuts to corner stores. One, however, stands out among the rest as the place to go for the best fried chicken in Philadelphia, and you wouldn't expect it to be hiding right in Old City.

The Little Lion is a new American restaurant located at 243 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.

The warm and welcoming restaurant is set in a historic bank building, and the atmosphere is perfect for a casual dinner or a romantic date night.

The upstairs level features a trendy bar with a view of the old restored bank building.

What keeps people coming back though, is their famous southern fried chicken.

Their delicious, perfectly crispy fried chicken is drizzled with honey and served on a savory jalapeno corn cake.

If you're more of a brunch person, you can try their signature chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with housemade gravy and biscuits.

Fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with house gravy and biscuits

Or try their garlic honey chicken! However you order it, your tastebuds will fall in love.

Pair their chicken with their creamy mac and cheese topped with stewed tomatoes - it's the best mac and cheese in Old City.

In the summertime, you can dine outside and enjoy the historic neighborhood while you savor the best fried chicken in Philadelphia.

Old City is one of the best neighborhoods in Philadelphia to walk around. You can check out Ben Franklin's grave, the oldest street in America at Elfreth's Alley, or (if you prefer eating your dessert first) the oldest candy shop in the country. Be sure to plan some time to explore this charming, historic neighborhood this spring and summer!