Chicken inspires weird, annoying, and groupie-like obsessions. Lots of people are clucky about the bird, but for those who worship at the altar of poultry, there is no better centerpiece to a menu. Sometimes fried to perfection and other times roasted in all its glory, chicken takes many forms across Dublin, OH. These are the ones to seek out.
LB’s Golden Fried Fish & Chicken
$ | (614) 285-0043 | WEBSITE
Your friend might say that ‘this is just fried food, not fine dining’, but they’ll have fewer complaints about this than anything from a fast-food chain. Everything about LB’s Golden Fried Fish & Chicken is expertly done and the combination of piping hot chicken with creamy mac and cheese is no different.
Cluck Norris at Budd Dairy
$ | (614) 505-2636 | WEBSITE
Cluck Norris at Budd Dairy is something of a day-to-night chicken appreciation society. By day, you can grab a basket of those juicy, perfectly cooked tenders with their crispy breading and a side of those fried pickles in their signature batter, and call yourself the king of comfort food.
Come evening, you can settle into the bustling Budd Dairy Hall atmosphere, savor the Cluck Pao sandwich with its sugar cane glaze, chili crunch, and crunchy peanut butter, and continue to call yourself the king of comfort food.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
$ | (614) 761-1090 | WEBSITE
In the crowded landscape of fast food chicken joints, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers stands out as a true contender. The crispy chicken strips arrive in a simple cardboard box looking like the platonic ideal of comfort food. As is the tradition here, they’re best eaten with a generous side of that famous Cane’s sauce for dipping. Like the perfect fast food meal, one visit isn’t enough but weekly trips become a happy habit.
KFC
$ | (614) 889-0392 | WEBSITE
At first glance you might worry that this KFC on Sawmill has redirected the entire state’s chicken supply into your order. The crispy delights of fried chicken aren’t just served here, but celebrated with arguably Dublin’s most generous $12.99 bucket, anywhere.
The Crispy Coop
$ | (614) 481-4040 | WEBSITE
We have never looked even remotely as superhero-chic as these crispy chicken creations. Their dish of choice is a bold and flavorful formation of medium-spiced chicken, hearty slaw, and Nashville-style sauce, which makes total sense considering it’s from The Crispy Coop, a chicken restaurant in Dublin that functions as a modern-superhero getaway.
Bojangles
$ | (380) 203-0326 | WEBSITE
On any given morning in Dublin you’ll find a devoted group of biscuit believers waiting to enjoy Bojangles at breakfast time. A plate of chicken tenders at this southern-style spot guarantees both hot freshness and whacks of seasoning. Crisp cajun fries, sweet tea, and rich boberry biscuits aren’t something you should eat politely, but devour unashamedly.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
$ | (614) 525-0827 | WEBSITE
Every fast-food joint in America should have a deal that you could, conceivably, eat all week. From lunch until dinner, from Monday until Sunday. This big box is that deal. The chicken is as crispy as a winter morning and inside is juicy meat perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices. It’s savory, satisfying, and your appetite won’t be able to resist one more bite. Find it at welcoming spot Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Dublin.
Hot Chicken Takeover
$$ | (614) 914-5086 | WEBSITE
Done correctly, the Unholy Heat meal exemplifies all that is great about spicy chicken. Terrible on paper, somehow worse on the eye, but actually a pretty delicious bite. It’s no surprise that Hot Chicken Takeover knows that. The popular Columbus spot pairs a fiery chicken with outstanding waffle fries and a side of gloriously sweet banana pudding. It’s perfect.
Sharks Chicken, Fish, & Shrimp
$ | (614) 268-6905 | WEBSITE
For some folks, the thought of soggy fried chicken is a nightmare. To others, breaded shrimp belongs in a freezer bag and fish sandwiches are best left to fast-food chains. Thankfully none of these people will be found at Sharks Chicken, Fish, & Shrimp in Dublin, where all three are combined to make some of the most flavorful, consistently satisfying comfort food in central Ohio and beyond.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
$ | (614) 999-9840 | WEBSITE
A standout among chicken spots in Dublin, it’s no surprise that Dave’s Hot Chicken uses heat not just as a flavor but as a spectrum, a challenge, and a fiery signature across every order, all of the time. Be it paired with huge tenders, blended into a sauce, or layered within sliders.
Chick-fil-A
$ | (614) 771-9650 | WEBSITE
Like a reliably cheerful morning person, the chicken breakfast biscuit at Chick-fil-A arrives as promised—steaming hot, perfectly tender, and cradled in a flaky biscuit. It’s best enjoyed fresh from the kitchen to appreciate (but not rush) its satisfying simplicity. For the real fast-food regulars, few things beat this classic and a cup of coffee in this Dublin favourite’s clean, welcoming setting.