Cafeteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

1. Cafeteria

7.9
119 7th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 637 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Go for the mac and cheese, the cobb salad, the fried chicken and waffles and the people watching at this unquestionably hip and greatly located restaurant.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Chic cafeteria serving delicious upscale diner food 24 hours a day – try the mac n’ cheese or the Fried Chicken N Waffles. Visit the lounge downstairs for liquid fare.

Hotel I.Hotel Indigo: Open 24/7, this edgy NYC institution offers up gooey gourmet mac & cheese and savory fried chicken and waffles. Read more.

Friedman's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

2. Friedman's

8.4
132 W 31st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 241 tips and reviews

Luanne C.Luanne Corriente: One of my faves! The best gluten free fried chicken & waffles! Love the Sake Bloody Mary as well :)

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: Everything is pretty good here! I typically get the Bacon Swisswich for lunch. The fried chicken and waffles is so good but will put me to bed after lunch.

Anthony C.Anthony Cameron: The fried chicken and burgers were delicious. And all of it was gluten free!

Friedman's Lunch is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

3. Friedman's Lunch

7.9
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Chelsea · 158 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Are you gluten-free? Then you simply must come here for brunch/lunch and try the Pastrami Hash or the Nova Bunny or the Fried Chicken.

Kelly R.Kelly Roark: Yes, the fried chicken is worth it!

Hande O.Hande Oynar: Wow! Fried Chicken with a side of mac'n cheese, and shaved Brussel Sprouts with pecorino. So good.

Motel Morris is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

4. Motel Morris

8.3
132 7th Ave (at 18th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 35 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: The share plates are big and comforting, but the real winner is the fried chicken wing sandwich.

Rachel T.Rachel Thaw: Fried chicken sandwich from heaven

Matthew F.Matthew Ferguson: The Saturday night special fried chicken is delicious.

Juban is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

5. Juban

7.7
207 10th Ave (Between 22nd and 23rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Get some sake and have a blast! Try the chicken meatballs, fried chicken, soft shell crab (if available), and save some space for the delicious green tea mochis

J.R. R.J.R. Reed: Pork belly, fried chicken, pork fried rice, sushi, and spicy cucumber are must-orders -> small plates but cool vibe and great date spot

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Absolutely great: snow crab spring rolls, toro handroll, crispy tuna toll, garlic rice w beef, yuzu bubbles cocktail, meh on fried chicken.

Jun-Men Ramen Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

6. Jun-Men Ramen Bar

8.0
249 9th Ave (at W 25th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Chelsea · 94 tips and reviews

Katie C.Katie Congleton: Fried chicken buns and spicy ramen!

Dave K.Dave Kim: the fried chicken though...

EaterEater: This Chelsea hot spot turns out a great fried chicken app, with just a hint of cinnamon in the rub, which is a bit unusual in the annals of fried chicken. Read more.

Zou Zou’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

7. Zou Zou’s

8.9
385 9th Ave Suite 85 (31st St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews

Missy M.Missy Mackey: One of my favorite new restaurants in the city! Get the spicy tahini, chickpea, and whipped ricotta dips, our manti and the Moroccan fried chicken. Large portions, good for groups!

David R.David Reichsfeld: The food is amazing, mix of flavors, very tasty. Service is great. The place is very nice and elegant.

James K.James Kiernan: Everything on the menu was amazing - duck borek, crispy latkes, hot cheese, dips. Props on the vibe and phenomenal service. Enjoy!

Porchlight is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

8. Porchlight

8.6
271 11th Ave (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 96 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher B: Fried chicken po boy excellent. Good fresh and tasty. Plenty of room inside. Will go back

Nidhi K.Nidhi Kay: Fried chicken po boy and how now whiskey cocktail, Good cocktails and nice space for party or date

Matthew B.Matthew Breuer: Really great spot and vibe, clearly benefitting from more people in the neighborhood

Empire Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

9. Empire Diner

8.0
210 10th Ave (btwn 22nd St & 23rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 127 tips and reviews

Nicholas M.Nicholas M.: Pretzel fried chicken is a star dish. Stracciatella also stood out. Coconut cake and strawberry chiffon v good.

David B.David Bills: Pretzel fried chicken, burgers, fried artichokes, sundae... pretty much everything!

Mike N.Mike Nickerson: Pricey but tasty. The sourdough pretzel fried chicken is divine.

Elmo is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

10. Elmo

7.1
156 7th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 142 tips and reviews

Brian Anthony H.Brian Anthony Hernandez: Fried chicken!!!

Bryant B.Bryant Balatbat: Great fried chicken sandwiches. BLT sandwiches are solid too.

John L.John Linnon: Fried chicken, meatloaf, swordfish.

The Copper Still is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

11. The Copper Still

8.1
206 7th Ave (22nd St. & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Chelsea · 14 tips and reviews

Ekaterina K.Ekaterina Khodorich: Amazing fried chicken sandwich! Delicious Blue Point Draft! Friendly and nice stuff! 😊

Benjamin S.Benjamin Seebaugh: PHENOMENAL SERVICE! Accommodated a large group, extremely quick service, very attentive. A super welcome change of pace for new york!!

Courtney D.Courtney Desh: Loved all the games

Hudson Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

12. Hudson Market

7.8
303 10th Ave, New York, NY
Grocery Store · Chelsea · 14 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zhang: Sandwich station rocks - Reuben is great, fried chicken is strong too. Hot bar is decent and well priced if you manage to stay away from the heavy starches. Carving station for treat yourself days.

Pablo A.Pablo Aguilera: Organic, fresh and local... Their catering is the best, excellent coffee and good smoothies. Plus, the service is very good!

Alexandria L.Alexandria Lang: quick and easy spot to grab lunch if you work in Chelsea/Hudson Yards area. The made to order salads and smoothies are great. Usually long checkout lines around lunch though.

Willow is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

13. Willow

7.4
199 8th Ave (at W 20th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chelsea · 2 tips and reviews

Mahammatt B.Mahammatt Baba: The Fried Chicken sandwich is a must have.

Elliot C.Elliot Chance: For meat eaters: get the philly cheese steak. I know that sounds counter-intuitive. Just do it.

B & B Restaurant Corp is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

14. B & B Restaurant Corp

7.2
165 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
African Restaurant · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

Pat H.Pat Hu: Pay by the pound Oxtail, jerk chicken, curry goat, curry chicken, stewed chicken, fried chicken, fish, etc etc -- lotta good stuff here. And open 24 hrs.

Massamba N.Massamba NIANG: The food is great. The "Soup Kadjian" or the "Mafe" are my favorites.

Stefan G.Stefan Glueck: African Caribbean buffet.

Cooper's Craft & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Chelsea, New York.

15. Cooper's Craft & Cocktails

8.7
169 8th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 83 tips and reviews

GizGuzGizGuz: Fried chicken sandwich ♥️

Janine P.Janine Perry: Good for dates, cozy, spacious. Good drink selection, friendly people. Will be coming back!

Sam H.Sam Herbert: Can't beat the $1 fish tacos on Mondays!