Fried chicken is a staple in the south, and in the Pensacola area, it is no different. Here is a list of the restaurants with the best fried chicken in Pensacola.
What the Cluck Chicken Truck
What the Cluck Chicken Truck’s tag line is “some of the best fried chicken this side of Mississippi” and they do not disappoint. Customers rave about the wings, but their “old faithful” Southern Fried Bone-in Chicken looks so amazing and crispy. If you are in the mood for something spicy, order the Pcola Hot. It is a deep-fried chicken thigh slathered in house-made pcola hot sauce, topped with spicy pickle chips and a “what the cluck drizzle.”
Location: The Wisteria tavern, “Pensacola’s Oldest Bar.” 3808 N 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL
Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday: 11am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Champ’s Nashville Hot Chicken
“Bringing that Southern Heat to the Beach!” is Champ’s Nashville Hot Chicken’s motto. Champ’s Nashville Hot Chicken is a family ran business that does not take any shortcuts when it comes to food and service. If you are looking for boneless fried tenders, this is your place. Their entire menu is built around their chicken tenders, and you can choose your own heat level.
Original – No heat
Level 1 – Mild
Level 2 – Nashville Hot (1,000,000 SHU)
Level 3 – Reapers Rush *Waiver required (4,000,000 SHU)
Location: The Garden at 501 S Palafox Street
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Mom’s Place
Mom’s Place is a southern style restaurant in Cantonment, serving up home cooked meals. Many restaurant reviews said they regretted how long it took them to try the establishment because it has become one of their local favorites.
Fried chicken is on the entre menu, with 2 sides and either a roll or cornbread. Sides include collard greens, green beans, the must try fried pickles, mac & cheese, fried okra and more southern side dishes.
Location: 210 S HWY 29, Cantonment, FL
Hours:
Monday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Nomadic Eats
If you are looking for something a little less traditional in your fried chicken, try Nomadic Eats. Their concept was “born out of a love for travel, street food around the world, and a passion for providing out community with fast, fresh made, affordable food.”
Their Hot Chicken Taco and Hot Chicken Rice bowl both include delicious fried chicken.
Location: 9 E Gregory Street Pensacola, FL
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 3pm
