7 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Idaho for 2024!
Idaho's fried chicken options are truly sublime. Whether you’re craving buttermilk fried chicken brined in lemon or chicken accompanied by a heaping plate of waffles, Idahoans do it right. The next time you're craving something fried, be sure to check out Idaho's top 7 fried chicken restaurants for 2024!
Juniper, Boise, ID
Boise has several fantastic fried chicken spots, but one of the very best has to be Juniper. Winner of Open Table’s Diner’s Choice Award and named Best of Boise in 2015, Juniper offers farm-to-table dishes served on their crafted juniper wood tables and on their balcony level. Chicken lovers will find tons to rave about, but our favorite dish is their chicken in a biscuit brunch plate.
Knotty Pine Bar and Restaurant, Victor, ID
The Knotty Pine is one of Victor, Idaho’s favorite supper clubs. The large menu includes many American classics, with the buttermilk fried chicken as a clear standout. Order either one quarter or one half chicken—both are served with smashed red potato, gravy, and a vegetable medley.
Fork, Boise, ID
How can one city be so lucky? Fork is a frequent inclusion on best fried chicken lists of all kinds, and it’s no wonder why. Their cast iron buttermilk fried chicken and cheddar waffle is, simply put, divine.
Jimmy’s Down on the Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jimmy’s Down on the Street has the esteemed distinction of having been named Idaho’s “Best Diner” by msn.com. They’re open for breakfast and lunch and serve up “made-from-scratch” southern-style dishes, including their famous biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, and breakfast scrambles. They’ve also been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”
Abracadabra, Idaho Falls, ID
Abracadabra in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is open for breakfast and lunch. Their fried chicken is a clear standout. Make sure to arrive early as they tend to get full and expect to spend over $10 for lunch.
Wingers Roadhouse Diner, Pocatello, ID
Wingers Roadhouse Diner in Pocatello, Idaho, offers eat-in, takeout, catering, and brunch options, along with a nightly happy hour menu. They’ve got burgers, salads, and more, but are known for their assortment of fried chicken wings.
Lodgepole, Moscow, ID
Lodgepole “melds classic flavors and techniques with fresh ingredients” to bring Moscow, Idaho, “a New American classic menu.” What’s that mean for fried chicken lovers? Chicken and waffle Wednesday. Stop by any Wednesday between 5-10 p.m. for fried chicken over a fluffy waffle.
