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BBQ · The Castro · $$
New American · Hayes Valley · $
Southern‑style fried thigh on brioche with chipotle yogurt, cabbage, pickled onions and herbs—crispy and tangy.
Mission Bay · $
Ultra-crisp fried chicken sandwich with house sauce.
American · Yerba Buena · $
Cage-free chicken with crispy herbaceous breading on a freshly baked bun with homemade apple slaw — simple perfection
American · Mission Terrace · $
Crispy chicken tenders with cheddar, habanero aioli, and Hidden Sauce in a toasted bun
The Castro · $$
Buttermilk‑brined fried chicken with hot honey, mustard slaw, and pickles, paired with fries—crispy, sweet‑spicy, and indulgent.
Southern & Soul Food · Silver Terrace · $$
Filipino · North of the Panhandle · $$
Crispy mochiko fried chicken with pickled onions, cabbage, and spicy mayo on brioche
American · South Beach · $
Crispy fried chicken on a toasted bun — a solid lunch option that comes in well under $15
New American · Union Street · $$
A satisfying fried chicken sandwich topped with grilled pineapple and a sweet mango guava barbecue sauce.
New American · Lower Nob Hill · $$
New American · The Castro · $$
Crispy chicken sandwich called out as a kitchen favorite.
Bar · Haight-Ashbury · $$
House chicken sandwich.
Bar · The Castro · $$
Crispy chicken sandwich on bun — a steady ordering favorite.
Bar · Portola · $$
Southern & Soul Food · Western Addition · $$
Bar · Mission District · $$
Taqueria · Northern Waterfront · $$$
Main Post · $
New American · Polk Gulch · $$$
SoMa · $$
Diner · Sunnyside · $
Burgers · Cole Valley · $
Spicy fried chicken sandwich—adds a kick for those seeking heat
Coffee & Tea · Dogpatch · $$
Curry-spiced fried chicken with green cabbage apple slaw, tomatoes, and cilantro lime dressing on garlic butter brioche — aromatic and crunchy
Chinese · Noe Valley · $
Pub & Grill · Hayes Valley · $
Free-range fried chicken on a fresh bun with apple slaw, pickles, and mayo.
Bar · Fort Mason · $$
Mexican · Hayes Valley · $$
Korean Fried Chicken · Tenderloin · $$
Burgers · Mission District · $$
Pub & Grill · Mission District · $
BBQ · Showplace Square · $$
American · Mission District · $$
American · Financial District · $
A popular choice featuring shaved roasted chicken, Mendo’s Krispies for crunch, tangy mustard pickle slaw, and herb aioli on a ciabatta roll.
Bar · Yerba Buena · $
Diner · Polk Gulch · $
A crispy, juicy fried chicken breast on a soft bun — the kind of no-frills sandwich that makes you trust a diner
Pub & Grill · Little Saigon · $
Diner · Lone Mountain · $$
Cole Valley · $$
New American · Hayes Valley · $$
Crunchy fried chicken with hot honey, herb‑buttermilk mayo, chipotle aioli on a house‑made brioche bun
New American · Panhandle · $
Crispy fried chicken served on a toasted bun with a tangy pickled slaw, often hailed as one of the best in San Francisco.
Same perfect sandwich with a fiery kick that builds heat without overwhelming the chicken's flavor
A crispy chicken sandwich featuring mustard pickle slaw and herb aioli on a ciabatta roll.
American · Hayes Valley · $$
From The Bird's playbook — classic and adventurous flavors like Mango Habanero.
Bar · Inner Richmond · $$
Beer‑battered chicken breast with buffalo sauce, cabbage slaw and pickled onions on a house‑baked bun
American · Outer Sunset · $
Crispy fried chicken with gochujang glaze on a bun.
Bistro · Inner Sunset · $
Buttermilk‑fried chicken filet with spicy coleslaw on a French roll—juicy, crunchy, and well‑balanced
American · Nob Hill · $
A panko-crusted chicken breast served with house sauces, offering a satisfying sandwich option.
