Some of the best fried chicken in Virginia doesn’t come with flashy billboards or prime-time commercials.
Instead, word spreads through whispered recommendations at church picnics and family gatherings, where locals guard their favorite spots like precious secrets.
I stumbled upon my first hidden gem during a road trip detour, and that crispy, perfectly seasoned bite changed everything I thought I knew about fried chicken.
1. Mac’s Country Store (Roseland, VA)
Pulling into a gas station for fried chicken might sound crazy, but Mac’s proves that magic happens in unexpected places. This unassuming country store sits along winding Virginia backroads, where the aroma of frying chicken greets you before you even open the door…