There is a little roadside spot in central Florida that has been quietly frying chicken since 1969, and it started life as something completely different. The building used to be a gas station, and somehow that humble origin makes the whole story even better.
Over the decades, it has built a loyal following of people who drive from cities across the state just to get their hands on a two-piece order. The chicken comes out hot, the coating is crispy, and the place has a no-frills charm that chain restaurants simply cannot fake.
Locals treat it like a well-kept secret, even though nearly 2,000 reviews on Google Maps suggest the secret is very much out. This is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for fast food in the first place.
A Former Gas Station With a Legendary Story
Maryland Fried Chicken sits at 315 N Alexander St, Plant City, and the building has a past that most restaurants could never claim. Before it became one of the most talked-about chicken spots in Hillsborough County, it was a working gas station…