2 Fried Chicken Sandwich Spots In Delco Among Region's Best: Inquirer

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — What's not to love about fried chicken sandwiches?

Tender, juicy chicken covered in crispy, crunchy coatings served on soft buns with various condiments and toppings bring joy to countless people across the world.

So where in the Philadelphia region can you get a stellar fried chicken sandwich?

Two Delaware County spots, that's where.

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published a list of the best spots in and around Philadelphia for the beloved sandwich.

"Chicken sandwiches travel well, always a plus in a takeout/delivery world, and chicken prices are relatively stable, compared with the beef used in burgers," Inquirer food writer Michael Klein wrote.

Among them are Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne and Lovebird in Bryn Mawr.

(Chain restaurants were included on the list, but we're highlighting the locally owned spots in Delco.)

Here's what Klein had to say about Crisp Chik'n:

With a full line of juicy sandwiches built on brioche buns, waffles, and pretzel buns, this Delco chicken shop covers all the flavor bases. My pick: the hot honey with bacon served on a waffle bun. Do not skip the waffle fries.

Crisp Chik'n is located at 27 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Lansdowne.

Check out their menu online here.

As for Lovebird, which has locations in Blue Bell, Doylestown, and Newtown (Bucks County), Klein had this to say:

Rice flour makes everything gluten-free at John Ordway’s suburban chicken storefronts, a sibling of his Jules Thin Crust pizza. My kids actually prefer Lovebird’s thin, crunchy coating to more conventional crusts that use wheat flour. Lovebird’s Nashville hot has plenty of pizzazz, and the slaw only kicks it higher.

Located at 1086 E. Lancaster Ave. in Bryn Mawr, Lovebird is open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.n. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays.

Check out their menu online here.

See the full list of the region's best fried chicken spots according to the Inquirer online here.