The Scenic Drive To Mt. Hamill Tap Is Almost As Fantastic As The Fried Chicken
By Raymond Goldfield|Published March 21, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Almost an hour’s drive from Burlington and after a scenic drive along the Iowa river, you’ll come across the sleepy town of Donnellson. This town of fewer than 900 people looks like a time capsule – but people come from miles around for a hidden gem. That would be the old-fashioned pub at Mt. Hamill Tap, where they’ve been frying up some of the state’s best fried chicken for years.
Donnellson, Iowa is one of the state's lesser-known small towns, but it's like a time capsule - right down to the vintage cars you'll see on Main Street.
If you see a number of those signature cars gathered around one humble building, you've made it to Mt. Hamill Tap - the old-school bar and restaurant that brings countless outsiders to this town.
The smell lets you know what you're in for the second you walk in - fried chicken, and lots of it. The vast majority of guests to the bar can't help but dig in.
But it's not just chicken on the menu. Mt Hamill Tap has an extensive menu - so don't miss their Taco Tuesday specials for something with a little spice, served on a unique puffy flatbread.
Have you made the drive to Donnellson yet? Let us know what you thought of the town and its famous fried chicken in the comments section. Mt Hamill Tap is known for its special events, so make sure to check the bar’s Facebook page before you arrive, and visit the town’s website for any local news.
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