Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Fergie's Pub, Prohibition Taproom and Federal Donuts & Chicken, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Center City's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Center City is home to an impressive array of affordable fried chicken, ranging from traditional American comfort food to unexpected international variations. You can enjoy crispy favorites at local staples like Fergie's Pub and Federal Donuts & Chicken, or explore diverse flavors at Spice C and Zio's Brickoven Pizzeria. This curated selection ensures that whether you are dining at a classic ale house or a modern vegan eatery, you will find a satisfying and budget-friendly meal in the heart of the city.
13 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Center City | Top Cheap Spots
- Fergie's Pub · rated 5/5: American.
- Prohibition Taproom · rated 4/5: American.
- Federal Donuts & Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- McGillin's Olde Ale House · rated 4/5: American.
- Good Dog Bar · rated 3/5: American.
- Zio's Brickoven Pizzeria: Italian.
- Pub & Kitchen: American.
- Golden Chopsticks: Chinese.
- Monster Vegan: American.
- The Mulberry on Arch: Italian.
- Thanal Indian Tavern: Indian.
- Green Eggs Cafe: American.
- Spice C: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
