Top 5 Fried Chicken Spots in and Around Anaheim: A Local's Guide
Just as Philadelphia is famed for its cheesesteak and Seattle for its coffee, Anaheim holds its own with exceptional fried chicken. This tradition dates back decades to Mrs. Cordelia Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, where crowds grew so large that the Knott’s family added amusements, birthing Knott’s Berry Farm.
Anaheim’s fried chicken scene has evolved, offering everything from classic Southern styles and buttermilk fried to Nashville hot and chicken-and-waffles combos. Discover our top five must-visit spots.
Plaza Inn at the Disneyland® Resort
Paired with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a buttermilk biscuit, the herb-seasoned fried chicken at Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A., has been a Disneyland Resort staple for decades. This fan-favorite chicken plate draws lines, but they move quickly for swift satisfaction.
Sweetbird
Make it Fry-Day anytime at Anaheim Packing House’s Sweetbird. Their Instagram-worthy fried chicken sandwiches feature original, zesty spicy, or fire bird options, topped with creamy slaw, aioli, and bread-and-butter pickles. Pair with smashed potatoes and sip house-made sodas in flavors like Boysenberry, Snozzberry, Cola, Root Beer, or Shirley Temple—all with 100% pure cane sugar.
Georgia’s
Experience soulful comfort at Georgia’s in the Anaheim Packing House. Herb-seasoned dark meat in a special buttermilk batter with cornmeal crust shines alongside addictive mac & cheese and cornbread.
Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles
Since 1975, Roscoe’s has perfected the fried chicken-and-waffles pairing. Their Anaheim location near the Convention Center serves lightly seasoned chicken that pairs ideally with waffles and maple syrup—perfect for any meal.
Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant
In nearby Buena Park, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant has served her iconic fried chicken since 1934. Recently renovated, it delivers the same finger-licking chicken and boysenberry pie. No theme park admission needed to dine.
