There’s Nothing Better Than This Mouthwatering Fried Chicken Trail In Georgia
Fried chicken is a true staple of the south. Nowhere else in the country is fried chicken made the way it is in Georgia. Which is why creating a fried chicken trail is the ultimate way to pay homage to this delicious southern dish. Have you ever wanted to try some of the best fried chicken around, but weren’t really sure where to start? Well, have no fear, we are here to help. We present to you….
Maybe you’re familiar with the last article we wrote about food trails in Georgia: There’s A BBQ Trail In Georgia And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of. This one is a bit different but just as delicious. Clocking in at over nine hours of travel time, if you spread this fried chicken trail out over a weekend, you will literally eat at the best fried chicken joints in Georgia all in one shot. Become a fried chicken connoisseur overnight with this ultimate trail. You can find the trail in entirety here.
Get your tastebuds ready…because we’re about to take off!
1) Blakely Chicken - 212 N Main St, Blakely, GA 39823
Blakely Chicken is the perfect place to launch the fried chicken trail, primarily because it is delicious fried chicken, always crunchy, always juicy, never a disappointment. It might not look like much, but this is true Southern cooking at its finest.
2) Carter’s Chicken - 663 College St, Cuthbert, GA 39840
The next stop on the fried chicken trail is a joint that’s been around for years. This no-frills food spot knows how to serve up deliciously crunchy, and always moist fried chicken, still hot from cooking. Enjoy the true taste of Southern fried chicken right here at Carter’s.
3) Wife Saver - 3316 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907
With light meat and dark meat galore, Wife Saver has turned into a fried chicken life saver more often than not. This fried chicken is consistently savored, and always fresh from the fryer whenever you visit.
4) Bell’s Drive-In Restaurant - 1013 GA 17Alt, Toccoa, GA 30577
People continuously rave about the fried chicken at Bell’s Drive-In Restaurant. Recognized as a go-to staple for all things fried-chicken, you’ll be pleasantly surprised each time you visit Bell’s because the food never changes—it’s always finger-licking great.
5) Matthews Cafeteria - 2299 Main St, Tucker, GA 30084
Matthews Cafeteria is a true Southern staple when it comes to incredible, home cooked food. You can just see above how well the fried chicken is cooked, with just the right amount of flavor and crunch, it's a textural masterpiece, and most definitely a must-stop on the fried chicken trail.
6) Busy Bee - 810 M.L.K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Since the late 1940s, Busy Bee Cafe has been serving up traditional soul food to everyone who has a hankering for something satisfying. But if there is one thing to try at Busy Bee, it’s the fried chicken. Huge, and I mean HUGE pieces of fried chicken, cooked to absolute perfection each time. You’ll think you’ve died and gone to fried chicken heaven with each tasty bite.
7) Paschal’s Restaurant - 180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, GA 30313
Talk about saving the best for last. Paschal’s Restaurant has been voted the top place to eat fried chicken in Georgia. Of course, we wanted this fried chicken trail to end with a bang. Get ready for gargantuan pieces of fried chicken, which are hot and fresh, straight out of the kitchen. See for yourself why this chicken place was ranked number one.
So tell us, because we’d love to know, once you complete the fried chicken trail, which stop along the way was your absolutely favorite?!
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Address: 180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, GA 30313
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
