Is there anything better than juicy chicken breaded and fried to perfection? Well, maybe Missouri BBQ food. But for those who prefer their chicken fried and not slathered in sauce, here’s the ultimate road trip. For full route directions click here.
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- Go Chicken Go - Kansas City
David P./Go Chicken Go
Go Chicken Go/Facebook Go Chicken Go started at a gas station in Kansas during the 1960’s. Over time, it’s grown into a favorite family-owned chain restaurant. The majority of their locations are in Kansas, but they do have one in Kansas City , Missouri and it’s amazing. For an extremely casual dining experience with fantastic fried chicken, make a quick stop here.
Address: 5101 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64110
- Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor - Kansas City
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Jennifer N./Yelp Don’t be fooled by the house exterior, inside you’ll find one of the best fried chicken restaurants in the state of Missouri. Stroud’s is so darn tasty that it’s been expanded into a local chain, with many of their restaurants located in Kansas.
Address: 5410 NE Oak Ridge Dr, Kansas City, MO 64119
- J. Huston Tavern - Arrow Rock
J Huston Tavern/Yelp
J. Huston Tavern/Facebook J. Huston Tavern is considered to be the oldest restaurant in Missouri. So when it comes to cooking delicious food, it’s safe to say they have years and years of experience. Their fried chicken is regularly recognized by both food critics and satisfied customers.
Address: 304 Main St. Arrow Rock, MO 65320
- Claysville Store - Hartsburg
Claysville Store/Facebook
David B./Yelp Claysville Store is located right off the Katy Trail and has quickly become a favorite among cyclists, joggers, and walkers enjoying a day on the trail. It might not look like much on the inside, but their fried chicken is out-of-this-world.
Address: 650 E Claysville Rd. Hartsburg, MO 65039
- Steve’s Family Style Restaurant - Russelville
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almahaffey/TripAdvisor For family-style dining at an affordable price, head on over to Steve’s. Their fried chicken and ham combo is your best bet if you want to have the best of both worlds.
Address: 8705 State Rte C Lohman, MO 65053
- The Blue Skillet - Jefferson City
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Victoria N./Yelp For the best soul food in Jefferson City, dine at The Blue Skillet. In addition to mouthwatering fried chicken, they also serve the best fried fish in the area.
Address: 710 Monroe St. Jefferson City, MO 651
- Westphalia Inn - Westphalia
Westphalia Inn and Norton Room Lounge/Yelp
Westphalia Inn and Norton Room Lounge/Facebook In the adorable and historic town of Westphalia, you’ll find this amazing restaurant and tasting room. Most people know of Westphalia Inn for their homemade wines, but they also serve delicious fried chicken. Address: 106 E. Main St. Westphalia, MO 65085
- Hodak’s Restaurant & Bar - St. Louis
Jennifer H./Yelp
Christian K./Yelp Hodak’s award-winning fried chicken recipe has been voted as one of the best in St. Louis by River Front Times for 26 years. With a record like that, it seems like a no-brainer to pay them a visit.
Address: 2100 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104
- Cookin’ From Scratch - Doolittle
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VeraPizzaMargherita/TripAdvisor Just like the name states, everything here is cooked from scratch. When driving down Route 66, don’t forget to stop in for their famous pan-fried chicken.
Address: 90 Truman St. Newburg, MO 65550
- Branson Cafe - Branson
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Bob19512014/TripAdvisor When exploring downtown Branson, be sure to stop inside the Branson Cafe. The name’s a bit misleading for a place that serves amazing fried chicken, but trust me, it’s a winner.
Address: 120 W Main St. Branson, MO 65616
When it comes to fried chicken, you’re bound to find some lifetime loyalties. So, if you could add any local restaurant with amazing fried chicken to the route, which one would it be? Feel free to share in the comments below!
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David P./Go Chicken Go
Go Chicken Go/Facebook
Go Chicken Go started at a gas station in Kansas during the 1960’s. Over time, it’s grown into a favorite family-owned chain restaurant. The majority of their locations are in Kansas, but they do have one in Kansas City , Missouri and it’s amazing. For an extremely casual dining experience with fantastic fried chicken, make a quick stop here.
Address: 5101 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64110
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Jennifer N./Yelp
Don’t be fooled by the house exterior, inside you’ll find one of the best fried chicken restaurants in the state of Missouri. Stroud’s is so darn tasty that it’s been expanded into a local chain, with many of their restaurants located in Kansas.
Address: 5410 NE Oak Ridge Dr, Kansas City, MO 64119
J Huston Tavern/Yelp
J. Huston Tavern/Facebook
J. Huston Tavern is considered to be the oldest restaurant in Missouri. So when it comes to cooking delicious food, it’s safe to say they have years and years of experience. Their fried chicken is regularly recognized by both food critics and satisfied customers.
Address: 304 Main St. Arrow Rock, MO 65320
Claysville Store/Facebook
David B./Yelp
Claysville Store is located right off the Katy Trail and has quickly become a favorite among cyclists, joggers, and walkers enjoying a day on the trail. It might not look like much on the inside, but their fried chicken is out-of-this-world.
Address: 650 E Claysville Rd. Hartsburg, MO 65039
Dawn W./TripAdvisor
almahaffey/TripAdvisor
For family-style dining at an affordable price, head on over to Steve’s. Their fried chicken and ham combo is your best bet if you want to have the best of both worlds.
Address: 8705 State Rte C Lohman, MO 65053
Victoria N./Yelp
For the best soul food in Jefferson City, dine at The Blue Skillet. In addition to mouthwatering fried chicken, they also serve the best fried fish in the area.
Address: 710 Monroe St. Jefferson City, MO 651
Westphalia Inn and Norton Room Lounge/Yelp
Westphalia Inn and Norton Room Lounge/Facebook
In the adorable and historic town of Westphalia, you’ll find this amazing restaurant and tasting room. Most people know of Westphalia Inn for their homemade wines, but they also serve delicious fried chicken. Address: 106 E. Main St. Westphalia, MO 65085
Jennifer H./Yelp
Christian K./Yelp
Hodak’s award-winning fried chicken recipe has been voted as one of the best in St. Louis by River Front Times for 26 years. With a record like that, it seems like a no-brainer to pay them a visit.
Address: 2100 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104
CraigSabine/TripAdvisor
VeraPizzaMargherita/TripAdvisor
Just like the name states, everything here is cooked from scratch. When driving down Route 66, don’t forget to stop in for their famous pan-fried chicken.
Address: 90 Truman St. Newburg, MO 65550
HeidiNindi/TripAdvisor
Bob19512014/TripAdvisor
When exploring downtown Branson, be sure to stop inside the Branson Cafe. The name’s a bit misleading for a place that serves amazing fried chicken, but trust me, it’s a winner.
Address: 120 W Main St. Branson, MO 65616
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Address: 8705 State Rte C Lohman, MO 65053Address: 650 E Claysville Rd. Hartsburg, MO 65039Address: 304 Main St. Arrow Rock, MO 65320Address: 5410 NE Oak Ridge Dr, Kansas City, MO 64119Address: 5101 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64110Address: 710 Monroe St. Jefferson City, MO 651Address: 106 E. Main St. Westphalia, MO 65085Address: 2100 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104Address: 90 Truman St. Newburg, MO 65550Address: 120 W Main St. Branson, MO 65616
