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1 Minnie Bell's Soul MovementRosemary-scented Southern fried chicken, brown butter cornbread🛵 🚚 🏆 👶🏻 FillmoreSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Fillmore soul food spot Infatuation calls the best fried chicken in SF. Rosemary-scented pieces come as two-, four- or eight-piece white and dark combos, with brown butter cornbread and caramelized-crust mac and cheese.
1375 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #31Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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2 NopaButtermilk-brined, Moroccan-spiced chicken with chili honey🏆 👶🏻 NoPaSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Divisadero stalwart whose buttermilk-brined, Moroccan-spiced fried chicken comes with chili honey and a crunch you can hear. Order a round for the table. Named by both Infatuation and Eater.
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 OAD Casual N. America RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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3 SireneFried chicken at a seafood bistro🏆 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on Resy
Grand Avenue seafood bistro from the team behind The Morris. The Chronicle's Top 100 singles out the fried chicken, coated in a shatter-prone dredge.
3308 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610Google Maps ↗Chef Gavin SchmidtRecognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #73Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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4 HopscotchSouthern fried chicken, waffles, Japanese-influenced kitchen🛵 🚚 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Oakland restaurant known for its fried chicken with waffles. Named by Eater and KQED; Google now shows 1736 Telegraph Ave.
1736 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612Google Maps ↗Chef Kyle ItaniLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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5 Little SkilletChicken and waffles, hot sauce on every table🛵 🚚 👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
SoMa bar and restaurant known for chicken and waffles. Well-fried pieces take well to syrup or the hot sauce on every table; a good game-day order is an eight-piece. Named by Infatuation and Eater.
360 Ritch St, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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6 Lois the Pie QueenFried chicken and biscuits, all-dark if you ask🛵 🚚 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
North Oakland institution since the early 1970s serving skin-on chicken soaked in seasoned milk and fried to order, with biscuits, grits and eggs. Named by Eater and KQED.
851 60th St, Oakland, CA 94608Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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7 Old Skool CafeJordan's Fried Chicken at a youth-run supper club👶🏻 BayviewSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Bayview supper club and nonprofit run by at-risk youth. Jordan's fried chicken has juicy meat and a crust that stays put, with garlicky whipped potatoes and gravy on the side. Named by Infatuation and Eater.
1429 Mendell St, San Francisco, CA 94124Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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8 The Front PorchThin cornmeal crust, moist generous portions🛵 👶🏻 Bernal HeightsSan Francisco Book on ResyOrder on DoorDash
Bernal Heights Southern spot with generous, moist fried chicken in a delicate, thin cornmeal crust that adds crunch without hiding the meat. Named by both Infatuation and Eater.
65 29th St #A, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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9 AburayaJapanese-style fried chicken in Uptown Oakland🛵 🚚 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Japanese restaurant in Oakland's Uptown named on Eater's East Bay fried chicken map for its Japanese-style fried chicken.
362 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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10 Bakesale BettyFamous boneless fried chicken sandwich with jalapeno slaw👶🏻 TemescalEast Bay Book on Website
Telegraph Avenue bakery known for its boneless free-range fried chicken sandwich on an Acme roll with tangy jalapeno coleslaw. Named by Eater.
5098 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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11 Blue PlateJalapeno-buttermilk chicken thighs with a craggly herby crust🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Bernal HeightsSan Francisco Book on TockOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Bernal Heights neighborhood restaurant with fried chicken thighs tenderized in jalapeno buttermilk, a craggly herby crust and buttermilk dipping sauce.
3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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12 Brenda's French Soul FoodSecret-recipe chicken with hot pepper jelly🛵 🚚 👶🏻 TenderloinSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Tenderloin New Orleans-style spot frying secret-recipe chicken for nearly 20 years. Light, crisp crust, plump tender meat, and a hot pepper jelly Infatuation says you would be a fool to skip.
652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Chef Brenda BuenviajeLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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13 Brenda's Meat & ThreeFried chicken plates from the Brenda's family🛵 🚚 👶🏻 NoPaSan Francisco Book on ResyOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Divisadero sibling of Brenda's French Soul Food serving a Southern meat-and-three menu with fried chicken as the headliner. Named by Eater.
919 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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14 Caesar's ChickenHayward fried chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 HaywardEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Hayward spot on Hesperian Boulevard named on Eater's East Bay fried chicken map for its fried chicken.
19450 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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15 Cracked & BatteredHalal boneless chicken thigh with syrupy waffles👶🏻 Potrero HillSan Francisco Book on Website
Halal daytime spot whose deboned, fried chicken thigh is best eaten with a bite of syrup-drenched waffle. Infatuation made an exception to its bone-in rule for it. Google now shows 1010 16th St.
1010 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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16 GangNam TofuKorean fried chicken beside the tofu stew🛵 👶🏻 El CerritoEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
El Cerrito Korean tofu restaurant named on Eater's East Bay fried chicken map for its fried chicken.
11740 San Pablo Ave Ste C, El Cerrito, CA 94530Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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17 Hard Knox CafeBucketfuls of fried chicken with soul food sides🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Outer RichmondSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Outer Richmond soul food spot with gargantuan portions. Infatuation likes the flavorful breading and the buckets of fried chicken, best with creamy coleslaw, collards and mac and cheese.
2448 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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18 Hard Knox CafeSouthern fried chicken, ribs and cornbread muffins🛵 🚚 👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
The SoMa branch of Hard Knox, which Eater named for fried chicken when it was on 3rd Street in Dogpatch (Google now shows 60 Morris St). Southern plates with ribs, cornbread muffins and big portions.
60 Morris St, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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19 Hawking BirdTaiwanese-style fried chicken cutlets🛵 👶🏻 TemescalEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
Telegraph Avenue spot in Temescal serving Taiwanese-style fried chicken cutlets, named on Eater's East Bay fried chicken map.
4901 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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20 Hot Sauce and PankoPanko-fried chicken on Hyde Street🛵 👶🏻 Russian HillSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDash
Hyde Street spot that Eater's San Francisco fried chicken map names for its panko-fried chicken. Check the menu details on the visit.
1468 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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21 Keith's Chicken N WafflesThin crunchy-crusted chicken, the 2 Pac combo🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Daly CityPeninsula Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Daly City chicken and waffles spot where the chicken stays moist under a wafer-thin, crunchy crust. Infatuation loyalists order the 2 Pac with a leg, thigh and waffle; order online at busy hours.
270 San Pedro Rd, Daly City, CA 94014Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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22 New Golden DaisyChinatown takeout fried chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 ChinatownSan Francisco Walk-in onlyOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Chinatown spot on Stockton Street that Eater's San Francisco fried chicken map names for its fried chicken.
1041 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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23 Shihlin Taiwan Street SnacksGiant Taiwanese chicken cutlet🚚 👶🏻 PleasantonEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on Uber Eats
Pleasanton branch of a Taiwanese street-snack chain, named on Eater's East Bay fried chicken map for its extra-large fried chicken cutlets.
2705 Stoneridge Dr Unit F, Pleasanton, CA 94588Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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24 The BirdFried chicken counter in the Financial District🛵 🚚 👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Fried chicken counter on New Montgomery Street, named on Eater's San Francisco fried chicken map.
115 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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25 Touch of SoulSouthern soul food in Emeryville🛵 🚚 👶🏻 EmeryvilleEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Southern soul food spot named by KQED for its fried chicken. Now at 3900 Adeline St in Emeryville.
3900 Adeline St, Emeryville, CA 94608Google Maps ↗Chef Don GrahamLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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26 ToyoseNoriega Street fried chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Outer SunsetSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Outer Sunset restaurant on Noriega Street named on Eater's San Francisco fried chicken map.
3814 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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27 um.maKorean fried chicken in the Inner Sunset🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Inner SunsetSan Francisco Book on TockOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Korean restaurant on 9th Avenue named on Eater's San Francisco fried chicken map for its fried chicken.
1220 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122Google Maps ↗Chef Chris OhLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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28 Wayfare TavernTyler Florence's buttermilk fried chicken👶🏻 Financial DistrictSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Tyler Florence's downtown tavern, named on Eater's San Francisco fried chicken map. Google now shows 201 Pine St rather than the old Sacramento Street address.
201 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104Google Maps ↗Chef Tyler FlorenceLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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29 World Famous HotBoysNashville-style hot chicken with fries and slaw🛵 🚚 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Nashville-style hot chicken spot in Oakland named on Eater's East Bay fried chicken map; Google shows it open until midnight.
1601 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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