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

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Connecticut: Greer's Chicken

Connecticut’s fried chicken institution is Greer’s Chicken, a humble Bristol shack that’s been delighting locals since the 1960s. This small, no-frills joint has a simple menu of Southern-style fried chicken pieces – breasts, drumsticks, thighs, and wings – each cooked to golden, crispy perfection. Generations have grown up eating Greer’s chicken, which has stayed consistently delicious and highly rated by customers over the decades. In addition to fried chicken (and even roasted chicken for a lighter option), they offer classic sides like creamy mac ’n’ cheese, baked beans, and silky mashed potatoes with gravy. It’s the kind of place where takeout boxes fly out the door for family dinners, and regulars rave that it “tastes just the same as when I was a kid.” With its enduring quality and nostalgia factor, Greer’s Chicken remains a favorite local fried chicken fix for Connecticut.