Best Chicken Sandwich in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
Crispy, juicy, and stacked. The chicken sandwich wars hit different in Manhattan.
Rowdy Rooster
“An East Village fried chicken shop from the Unapologetic Foods team, where the chicken sandwich features a buttermilk-brined, Indian-spiced fried thigh with tangy slaw and hot sauce on a pillowy bun.”
Birdbox
“A Times Square-area chicken sandwich specialist where the bird is brined, buttermilk-battered, and fried to a shatteringly crisp golden crust.”View more →
La Bonbonniere
“A tiny West Village diner serving one of the city's most underrated chicken sandwiches — a crispy, well-seasoned cutlet on a simple roll that has quietly earned a cult following among Village regulars.”
Hearth
“An East Village New American restaurant whose fried chicken sandwich is an off-menu legend — juicy, perfectly breaded, and served on a buttered bun with pickles and a tangy sauce.”
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Sweet Chick
“A Lower East Side brunch and comfort food spot whose fried chicken sandwich features a thick, crunchy cutlet with honey butter and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.”
Chick Chick
“An Upper West Side fried chicken counter turning out an addictive sandwich with a juicy, well-seasoned breast, creamy slaw, and pickles on a soft bun that keeps the neighborhood hooked.”
Yellow Rose
“An East Village Texan-inspired spot whose fried chicken sandwich delivers a satisfying crunch with a well-seasoned cutlet, tangy pickles, and a smear of spicy mayo on a butter-toasted bun.”
The Commodore
“An East Village bar and restaurant with a Southern edge, serving a crunchy fried chicken sandwich with hot honey, pickles, and slaw that has become a late-night neighborhood staple.”
Tiki Chick
“An Upper West Side tropical-themed bar whose crispy chicken sandwich pairs a well-fried cutlet with spicy mayo and crunchy slaw, making it a fun, flavor-forward neighborhood bite.”
Jacob's Pickles
“An Upper West Side comfort food destination whose fried chicken sandwich is a towering, Southern-inspired affair with a thick, crunchy breast, pickles, and creamy sauce on a buttered bun.”
Mama's Too
“A Bleecker Street pizza shop that also serves a killer chicken parm sandwich — the cutlet is crispy, the marinara is bright, and the melted mozzarella ties it all together on fresh bread.”
