Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Station on Ingersoll, Dough Co Pizza and Motley School Tavern, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for fried chicken in Des Moines. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Des Moines's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Finding a budget-friendly meal in Des Moines is easy when you explore the city's diverse and delicious fried chicken scene. This collection highlights everything from traditional American plates at Clyde's Fine Diner and Truman's KC Pizza Tavern to unexpected international flavors found at Chinese and Italian spots across town. Whether you are craving a sit-down experience at Francie's Bar & Grill or a quick snack from Krispy Krunchy Chicken, these local gems deliver high-quality crunch at a great value.
13 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Des Moines | Top Cheap Spots
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: American.
- Dough Co Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Motley School Tavern: American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: American.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: American.
- Mad Meatball: Italian.
- Truman's KC Pizza Tavern: Italian.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Fong's Pizza: Chinese.
- Old Chicago: Italian.
- The Chicken Coop: American.
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken: American.
- Noah's Ark: Middle Eastern.
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.
