A State-by-State Guide to America's Favorite Fried Chicken

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Montana: Double Front Cafe

In Missoula, Montana, the Double Front Cafe proves that great fried chicken can be found even in Big Sky Country. This old-school diner has been serving fried chicken for decades and has a charming motto: “The best takes a little longer.” Indeed, the kitchen at Double Front cooks every order from scratch, so you might wait a bit – but locals assure it’s certainly worth the wait. The chicken emerges from the fryer perfectly golden with an audible crunch, and inside it’s moist and tender. You can order a range of dinners featuring white meat, dark meat, or a mix of both, and they even fry up gizzards for those who love ’em. Classic sides and a cold beer complete the feast. Customers consistently praise not only the chicken’s flavor but also the welcoming, down-home service at Double Front. The cafe’s unpretentious, retro setting makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time (indeed, some of the waitstaff have worked there for decades). For Montanans in the know, Double Front Cafe is the go-to for a comforting fried chicken dinner – proof that in Missoula, patience and tradition together produce fried chicken bliss.