Good fried chicken is worth a little patience, and Maryland has plenty of spots where the wait pays off in crispy, golden bites. From Baltimore breakfast counters to Eastern Shore roadside stops, these places keep it simple and get it right.
Some pair their chicken with fluffy waffles, others load up your plate with cornbread and mac and cheese. If you love hot, fresh chicken made the way it should be, this list is for you.
Here are seven Maryland joints where the line moves, the chicken stays fresh, and folks keep coming back for more.
1. Park’s Fried Chicken, Baltimore, MD
Downtown Baltimore has had this Paca Street counter frying up chicken since 1978, which makes it one of the longer-running spots on this whole list…