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Where to Find Local Fried Chicken in Louisville

Kentucky is inextricably linked to fried chicken, around the world — you'll find the Colonels' big head and tiny stick body smiling down at people from Barcelona to Seoul . Well, get ready for your biscuits to be buttered, as we have great fried chicken in Louisville that's not from the KFC drive thru! Check out these local Louisville fried chicken spots and get ready for deliciousness.


*(updated 3/12/26)

Photo: Lucretia's Kitchen


Lucretia's Kitchen
Indi's Fast Food
Chicken King of Louisville
King's Fast Food Chicken
Shirley Mae's Cafe
Royal's Hot Chicken
Joella's Hot Chicken
Sway
Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
Doc Crow's
Mike Linnig's
Proof on Main
Check's Cafe
The Eagle Louisville
Mellwood Tavern
Francos Restaurant
Metro Diner
80/20 @ Kaelin's
Goose Eatery & Hangout
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Dasha Barbour's Southern Bistro
The Chicken House
CM Chicken of Louisville


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