This South Carolina Fried Chicken Joint Is So Authentic, Locals Guard It Like Gold

Follow the scent of perfectly fried chicken to 2332 Meeting Street Road and you’ll find a North Charleston treasure locals whisper about like a family secret.

Bertha’s Kitchen serves soul food so true, the line forms before the doors swing open at 11 AM. The vibe is unpretentious, the portions generous, and the legacy legendary: 4.6 stars from over 1,500 reviews doesn’t lie.

Come hungry, come early, and prepare to wonder why you ever trusted your cravings anywhere else.

Golden-Fried Chicken, Crown Jewel of the Counter

Step aside, pretenders, Bertha’s fried chicken struts in with a crackly coat and juicy interior that makes napkins nervous. Each piece arrives hot, seasoned with the kind of confidence only decades of practice can deliver…

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