This Is Where To Get The Best Fried Chicken In Pennsylvania

By Jason Hall

August 13, 2021

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A local Philadelphia favorite has been named as the best fried chicken spot in Pennsylvania.

Bud & Marilyn's was included among Mashed's list of the best fried chicken in every state, which was published earlier this year.

Bud & Marylin's, located on the corner of 13th & Locust in Philadelphia, is named in honor of Chef Marcie Blaine Turney's grandparents, who owned a restaurant called The Spot in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Turney grew up in her grandparents restaurant and, after more than 20 years in the food service industry, opened her own establishment with an emphasis on "great food + drink with genuine hospitality," according to Bud & Marilyn's official website.

"Chef Marcie Turney and co-founder Valerie Safran have a great restaurant going in Philadelphia called Bud & Marilyn's," Mashed's Kori Ellis writes. "This place has great fried chicken, the best in all of Pennsylvania. The Nashville Hot Fried Chicken has half a chicken, potato bread, scallion ranch, pickles, and a hot dip. It's outstanding and will leave you craving for more. If your taste buds can't handle the spice, you also can't go wrong with Marilyn's Fried Chicken that's served with honey butter, dill pickles, and a biscuit."

Here is Mashed's full list of the best fried chicken in every state:

  1. Alabama- Martin's Restaurant
  2. Alaska- Lucky Wishbone
  3. Arizona- Bobby-Q
  4. Arkansas- Monte Ne Inn Chicken Restaurant
  5. California- South
  6. Colorado- Juniper Valley Ranch
  7. Connecticut- Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar
  8. Delaware- Kick n' Chicken
  9. Florida- The Regional
  10. Georgia- Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
  11. Hawaii- Shiro's Saimin Haven
  12. Idaho- Honey Eatery and Social Club
  13. Illinois- Evanston Chicken Shack
  14. Indiana- Fireside Inn
  15. Iowa- Bubba
  16. Kansas- Hays House Restaurant
  17. Kentucky- Merrick Inn Restaurant
  18. Louisiana- Willie Mae's Scotch House
  19. Maine- Figgy's Takeout
  20. Maryland- The Food Market
  21. Massachusetts- Brassica Kitchen + Café
  22. Michigan- Green Dot Stables
  23. Minnesota- Brass Rail
  24. Mississippi- Old Country Store
  25. Missouri- Grace Meat + Three
  26. Montana- Roost Fried Chicken
  27. Nebraska- Jack & Mary's Restaurant
  28. Nevada- The Black Sheep
  29. New Hampshire- Puritan Backroom
  30. New Jersey- Treesy's Soul Food Café
  31. New Mexico- Loyal Hound
  32. New York- Bobwhite Counter
  33. North Carolina- Dame's Chicken and Waffles
  34. North Dakota- Brew Bird
  35. Ohio- Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
  36. Oklahoma- Eischen's Bar
  37. Oregon- FOMO Chicken
  38. Pennsylvania- Bud & Marilyn's
  39. Rhode Island- Winner Winner
  40. South Carolina- Edmund's Oast
  41. South Dakota- The Keg
  42. Tennessee- Prince's Hot Chicken
  43. Texas- Frenchy's Chicekn
  44. Utah- Pretty Bird
  45. Vermont- Nectar's
  46. Virginia- Mama J's
  47. Washington- King's Hardware
  48. West Virginia- Olde Country Diner
  49. Wisconsin- Bassett Street Brunch Club
  50. Wyoming- Pitchfork Fondue
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