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Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Meal Set Bistro

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612-B Academy Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6

Meal Set Bistro

Talk Clucky To Mi
Presented by Chef Ken Nguyen

3rd place, Voter’s Choice, Fried Chicken Fest 2025 🥉

1st place Voter’s Choice FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2023 🥇
WINNER OF FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2021 🏆

Get ready to have a flavor conversation! Our juicy buttermilk-fried chicken thigh is drenched in our house Firecracker sauce and layered with creamy garlic-lime aioli. Topped with pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers, jalapeño, crisped shallots, and fresh cilantro, all served on a 9-inch baguette for the ultimate Bánh mì experience, then finished with a kick of Thai chili and an extra drizzle of Firecracker sauce. Warning: this chicken talks spicy… and it’s not afraid to flirt with your taste buds.

Feeling extra? Add a side of spring rolls and keep the conversation going.

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Nicolino’s Cucina Italiana

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4-2077 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9
204-269-5004

nicolinosrestaurant.com

Pollo Caprese
Presented by Chef Dave Dahlin

Crispy house-breaded chicken breast topped with bold Calabrian ’nduja, melted Caciocavallo cheese, their house-made cherry pepper jam, roasted red peppers, fresh arugula, and finished with a drizzle of homemade basil vinaigrette, all stacked on their house-made bun.

Served with their famous house-cut fries.

Salad substitution available:
Tossed | Caesar | Feta | Sorrento | Cheese

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

James Ave. Pumphouse Food & Drink

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2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
204-560-5210

jamesavenuepumphouse.com

2nd Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2024
Honourable Mention, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 (Voter’s Choice)

“eh-LOH-teh” Fried Chicken
Presented by Chef Mark Merano

Crispy double fried buttermilk chicken dusted with a white cheddar spice blend in between two orange cheddar potato patties topped with garlic lime creamed corn, feta and a honey drizzle.

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

St. James Burger Co.

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1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599

stjamesburger.com

K-Pop Korean BBQ Chicken Burger
Presented by Kevin Ramberran

This baby is GOLDEN! A battered, fried chicken breast is covered in sticky made-in-house Korean BBQ sauce and stacked on a beautiful Kewpie kimchi coleslaw (contains fish sauce and soy sauce). Goes great with a soda pop! 🤩

$1 from each K-Pop Korean BBQ Chicken Burger goes to the Dream Factory 💛💛

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Rae’s Bistro

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9 – 925 Headmaster Row
Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J4
204-229-0237

raesbistro.com

Nothing Else Batters

Two fresh chicken thighs, soaked for 24-hours in our fifteen‑herb buttermilk spa treatment, hand‑breaded to order, and fried to a glorious golden crunch in beef tallow. We stack them high on a buttery brioche bun with shredded lettuce, a mountain of Elman’s dill pickles, and our “not‑so‑secret” sauce. And of course, it all rolls out with Rae’s signature crispy skinny fries riding shotgun.

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Charlee’s Restaurant

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185 Stadacona St.
Winnipeg, MB R2L1R2
204-663-6484

charlees.ca

Charlee’s Double Double Birdie
Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando

A juicy, golden panko-breaded chicken thigh with layers of melted mozzarella drenched in our signature house-made sweet chili sauce, layered with fresh crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sliced purple onion to cut the heat. This burger is crowned with the whole fried chicken naked drumette spiked right on top. This is our 2026 entry for Fried Chicken Fest, it’s sweet with a double kick and double chicken!

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Block & Blade

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1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3X 0C2
204-256-7625

Block & Blade

1st Place Winner (Judges’ Choice) 2025 🥇

Plum Chicken & Mash Bowl

Presented by Chefs Noel Soriano & Zuriel De Guzman

Crispy kaarage chicken tossed in chili flakes and plum sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, red peppers, cabbage, fresh apple and cucumber slices. Topped with peanuts, green onions, radishes, and crunchy wontons.

1st Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2024 🥇

2nd Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 🥈

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Roo’s

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19 Watt Street, Unit 2
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1R5
204-396-2912

https://order.toasttab.com/online/king-cole-catering-19-watt-st-unit-2
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Cluck Around & Find Out
Presented by Chef Aidan Cole

Crispy fried chicken stacked with smoky bacon, fried jalapeños, crunchy pickles, fresh lettuce, onion, and our house-made buttermilk ranch. It’s creamy, crispy, spicy, and just reckless enough to live up to the name.

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Bull & Filly

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1763 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P3
204-560-2946

bullandfilly.net

2nd Place Winner (Voter’s Choice) 2025 🥈

Bistro Bon Bon
Presented by Chef Tristan Foucault

Three Frenched drumstick lollipops, sous vide for ultimate tenderness then breaded and flash-fried for a delicate crunch. Tossed in a rich black garlic, honey, and soy reduction and served over a vibrant ginger-cilantro emulsion.  

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Blazing Chicken Shack

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392 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L4

Phone: 204-691-1141

https://www.instagram.com/blazing_chicken_shack order from Skip/Door Dash/Uber Eats 🚘

1st PLACE WINNER (Voter’s Choice) 2025 🥇

Chipotle Ranch Crunch Sando
Presented by Eric Saniuk & staff

Introducing the Chipotle Ranch Crunch Sando from Blazing Chicken Shack! Dive into a flavour explosion with our expertly crafted sando featuring a luscious, homemade Garlic Chipotle Ranch sauce spread generously on both top and bottom buns. Each bite offers a crunch from our perfectly seasoned crispy chicken, infused with a delightful chipotle ranch seasoning. Topped with fresh, hand-picked beefsteak tomatoes and crisp lettuce, this sando is finished with zesty banana peppers for a refreshing kick. Best of all, it’s crafted to be mild enough for everyone to enjoy! Experience the perfect balance of flavour and crunch, come savour the Chipotle Ranch Crunch Sando today!

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Little Bones Wings

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123 Regent Ave. W.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
204-777-2663

littleboneswings online

The Ragin’ Rooster
Presented by Chef Gerald Baker

Our epically famous crispy fried chicken sammich is back! We start with a fresh brioche bun, lather it with garlic aioli, then a jumbo juicy whole boneless chicken thigh fried crispy with habanero & Mexican seasoned breading, drizzle on copious amounts of our homemade Not Yo Cheese sauce, melt on lots of grated 3-cheese, add freshly sliced onions & tomatoes, two strips of thick maple bacon, crispy fried jalapenos & lots of shredded lettuce. Comes with Straight or Checker Fries. Spice level: 3-4 bolts. It’s a festival of flavour, absolutely massive and incredibly satisfying! 👍👊

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

Dreamland Diner

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2615 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P7
204-504-6000

dreamlanddiner.com

Rockin’ Robin Smash Burger
Presented by Kevin Ramberran

You already know their smash burgers are out of this world. Juicy all-beef patties, smashed thin and crispy with Canadian-made, American-style cheese, made-in-house crispy onions, and their amazing secret sauce. But this time, they’re switching out the brioche bun for two fried and battered chicken breasts! WOAH!

Fried Chicken Fest 2026

St. James Burger Co.

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1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599

stjamesburger.com

K-Pop Korean BBQ Chicken Burger
Presented by Kevin Ramberran

This baby is GOLDEN! A battered, fried chicken breast is covered in sticky made-in-house Korean BBQ sauce and stacked on a beautiful Kewpie kimchi coleslaw (contains fish sauce and soy sauce). Goes great with a soda pop!

$1 from each K-Pop Korean BBQ Chicken Burger goes to the Dream Factory.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Rae’s Bistro

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9 – 925 Headmaster Row
Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J4
Phone: 204-229-0237

raesbistro.com

The Fennel Countdown
Presented by Chef Jojo Rufino

A 6oz. fifteen-herbed buttermilk-marinated fried chicken breast, thick cut maple bacon, garlic pecorino snow cheese, hot honey, creamy apple fennel slaw with poppyseed dressing, fresh arugula, dill pickle and maple rosemary sauce all on a toasted pretzel bun and served with our signature crispy skinny fries.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Meal Set Bistro

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612-B Academy Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6

Meal Set Bistro

The Main Chick
Presented by Chef Ken Nguyen

** 1st place Voter’s Choice FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2023 **
** WINNER OF FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2021 **

Thicc, juicy, sweet & spicy. She’s the baddest — no side chick can compare.

Double fried buttermilk chicken thigh dipped in hot honey and house blend spices, jalapeño smoked aioli, stacked thicc bacon strips, fresh arugula, red onions and crisp pickles! She even has that extra GOOD GOOD with flamin’ hot mac, gooey swiss, all layered on a toasted buttery brioche bun. Topped off with our red chili spiced drumstick, extra HAWT!

Add some lovin’ with a side of our wedges paired with chilli aioli.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

CRSPY BNCH

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806 Sargent Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0B8
Phone: 204-306-6800

**WINNER, FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2022**

Magma Bites Platter

Dunk signature smoky, roasted garlic pepper fried chicken chunks into a molten volcano of peri-peri cheese sauce, nestled in a perfectly toasted sourdough bread bowl. On the side crunchy, golden crispy potato wedges complete this epic eruption of flavour.

This dish brings the heat and keeps you dipping back for more!

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Damecca Lounge

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305 Madison St
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1H9
204-306-1130

instagram.com/dameccawpg

Divinity Chicken
Presented by Chef Eric Nguyen

Third place, Fried Chicken Fest 2024 🥉

Juicy, crispy breaded chicken breast coated in a Vietnamese sauce translating to Divine Dipping Sauce! Our sauce contains aromatics like lemon grass and kaffir lime leaf, fresh chilies for a kick, fish sauce for umami, and condensed milk to tie it to make it creamy and sweet!

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Peri Point Chicken and Charcoal

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946 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1N4
204-774-3795

peripointchicken.ca
**NEW to Fried Chicken Fest**

Piri Crunch Hoagie Delight

Our very first sandwich creation! Scrumptious flavor combination that will satisfy your palate! Crispy fried chicken thighs in a hoagie bun drizzled with our signature sauces: Piri-Piri Sauce and Garlic Aioli and adding another layer of crunch topped off with kale slaw.

Photo credit: Ally Jhapes

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Bull & Filly

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1763 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P3
204-560-2946

bullandfilly.net

**NEW to Fried Chicken Fest**
Fry’n Mighty
Presented by Chef Tristan Foucault

Meet the Fry’n Mighty, where golden fried chicken and zesty pickled slaw take center stage, topped with a playful kiss of hot honey. All wrapped up in a soft brioche bun, it’s love at first bite!

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

James Ave. Pumphouse Food & Drink

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2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
204-560-5210

jamesavenuepumphouse.com

2nd Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2024
Honourable Mention, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 (Voter’s Choice)

DJ drop that beet ! Chicken Croquette Sandwich 
Presented by Chef Mark Merano

Crispy chicken croquette with pockets of cheese curds 

Topped with roasted honey dill beets, fresh arugula and mayo, sitting on top of tangy tarter sauce in between a toasted potato bun.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

1928 Eatery & Pub

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1719 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E4

Phone: 204-888-2341

Introducing The HIGHRISE 🏙️

A sandwich so stacked, it’s got its own skyline! Dive into two colossal layers of crunchy double-fried chicken, smoky bacon strips, and savoury pepper bacon jam, all balanced with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a trifecta of sauces: hot chipotle, creamy ranch, and garlicky aioli. This towering creation is the ultimate BLT upgrade.

Think you can conquer the HIGHRISE?

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Kyu Bochi

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870 Logan Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 1N8
Phone: 204-832-7192

Chang Mai Crunch Tacos

Crispy coconut-marinated fried chicken, on toasted white corn taco shells, generous shaved slaw, and sour special tamarind sauce and cilantro and limes topped off our Tajin spice blend.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Capital Grill

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275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144

capitalwinnipeg.com

Winner, Fried Chicken Fest 2020 🏆

O.G. – Outrageous Goodness
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin

Before all these fancy sandwiches there was the O.G. The Original Goodness. Chicken tenders marinated in our flavorful buttermilk marinade and fried to perfection. Served with a healthy side of our award winning Kennebec fries, housemate honey dill sauce and creamy slaw. That’s right — chicken fingers, but freekin’ good fingers!


Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Kyu Grill

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260 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M2
204-615-8828

kyugrillkitchen.square

The Comeback Fried Chicken Brick

This is no ordinary wrap! Featuring tender, crispy hand-breaded fried chicken, drenched in our top-secret Comeback Sauce. We’ve layered it up with crispy fries, smoky bacon strips, diced onions, and melty mozzarella cheese. Wrapped up and grilled to gooey, golden perfection.

It’s a flavour-packed heavyweight!

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Kyu Bistro

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185 Isabel St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1G8
Phone: 204-504-8999

kyubistro.online

T.F.C.

Tropical Fried Chicken, this bold fried chicken sandwich brings the heat with thick buttermilk fried chicken coated in fiery mango sauce, cooled down by silky coconut cream and crunchy cabbage slaw. All nestled inside a pillowy pineapple bun, it’s a hot tropical paradise for your taste buds.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Oh Doughnuts (Broadway)

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326 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S5
Phone: 204-615-0802

ohdoughnuts.com

**NEW to Fried Chicken Fest**

She’s all Chaat Tamarind Fried Chicken
Presented by Chef Robyn Salguero

Tamarind, garam masala & garlic marinated fried chicken thigh, tossed in tamarind chutney and topped with chaat masala yogurt, a fresh minty slaw, ginger-pickled cukes and a chili chutney butter, all served on a toasted doughnut “bun”.


Fried Chicken Fest 2023

The Wood Tavern

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112 Marion Street
Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T1
204-235-6003

thewoodtavern.ca

Seoul Sizzle
Presented by Chef Matt Withoos

Crispy chicken thigh marinated in Korean BBQ sauce on a brioche bun, with ginger lime slaw and sweet pickles. Accompanied by a fresh cucumber salad consisting of baby cucumbers, Thai chilis, scallions, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and ponzu.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Roo’s

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19 Watt Street, Unit 2
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1R5

kingcolecatering.ca/roos/

The WinniPoBoy
Presented by Chef Aidan Cole

A local twist on the classic po’ boy, the WinniPoBoy brings bold Cajun flavors to the heart of the prairies. Featuring crispy buttermilk fried chicken, tangy pickles, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and a creamy Cajun remoulade, all nestled in a fresh sandwich roll, this sandwich is a delicious tribute to our city’s love for comfort food with a kick.

Fried Chicken Fest 2023

Olympia Diner

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3253 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W6

olympiadiner.ca

Crispy Fried Cheddar Chicken Burger “Miftéki Kotópoulo Tiganitó”
Presented by Dexter Vlahos

Crispy Fried Chicken Burger…..A mouth-watering chicken burger, perfectly fried until crispy and golden, with a layer of melted Monterey Pepper Jack cheese. This is served on a toasted bun with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and a tangy lightly spiced mayonnaise, garnished with a Pickle. Served with your choice of two sides.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Charlee’s Restaurant

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185 Stadacona St.
Winnipeg, MB R2L1R2

Phone: 204-663-6484

IG: charlees_rnl

Charlee’s BOLD & BARE Crispy Asian Chicken 
Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando

This flirty birdy has thiccc, juicy thighs that don’t hold back—skin-on, butterflied, and bare. Brined, marinated, and sous vide for maximum tenderness, then shallow-fried in sizzling hot oil for that golden, scandalously crispy finish. Topped with our in-house ginger scallion sauce—zingy, aromatic, and addicting…the type of sauce you’ll want to pour on everything. Completing this plate of seduction is our classic Garlic Fried Rice and a refreshing trio of cucumber, tomato, mango and Charlee’s famous tangy and sweet “atchara” – pickled grated papaya and carrots. 

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Block & Blade

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1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3X 0C2

Block & Blade

Karaage Sushi Crisps

Presented by Chefs Noel Soriano & Zuriel De Guzman

Crispy Japanese Karaage chicken bits tossed in a house made sweet sesame aioli, green onions, radishes, pickled onions, diced cucumbers, topped with pecans and chilli flakes, served on 3 crispy nori & rice paper shells.

1st Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2024 🥇

2nd Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 🥈

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Fionn’s (Grant Park)

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1180 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2A6
204-800-6045

Fionn’s Grant Park

Celtic Comfort Fried Chicken
Presented by Jeff Young

A juicy chicken breast, hand breaded in our pub seasoned flour recipe, fried to golden perfection and smothered in a made-in-pub country style sausage gravy. Served on top of garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed green beans, red peppers and with a home made cheddar biscuit to wipe up all the goodness.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Blazing Chicken Shack

**NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST**

392 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L4

Phone: 204-691-1141

https://www.instagram.com/blazing_chicken_shack order from Skip/Door Dash/Uber Eats 🚘

Taco Crunch Sando
Presented by Eric Saniuk & staff

Introducing the “Taco Crunch Sando” – a mouthwatering creation that’s sure to delight your taste buds! This delicious sandwich features a perfectly fried chicken breast tossed in zesty taco seasoning, delivering bold flavors in every bite. It’s generously spread with a creamy Cholula and sour cream sauce on both the top and bottom buns for a spicy kick. Topped with fresh, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, smooth guacamole, and crunchy tortilla strips, this sando offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Get ready to experience a fiesta of flavor with every delicious crunch!

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Brazen Hall Kitchen

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800 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7
204-453-7980

brazenhall.ca

Fried Fricken’ Chicken & Grits
Presented by Chef Brendan Haynes

Indulge in our perfectly seasoned fricken’ chicken, with a boneless breast, boneless thigh, and crispy drumstick. Served with a generous helping of creamy Southern grits that pack the perfect kick. Choose between classic Krispy for that timeless crunch or Legendary Nashville Hot Sauce for an extra fiery punch!

A true Southern delight awaits you! Ready to savor this mouthwatering masterpiece? 😋

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

St. James Burger Co.

1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599

stjamesburger.com

Southern Style Chicken & Waffle Burger
Presented by Chef Les Bartle

It’s finally back. An incredible mix of sweet, savoury, and spicy flavours. Fried chicken breast covered in jalapeño infused maple syrup and paired with a homemade garlic chili aioli sits on top of a vibrant southern coleslaw with crunchy dill pickles. This all sits between two golden brown waffles brushed with cinnamon-sugar butter. This is worth the sticky fingers. Served with our famous cinnamon-salt chips!

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Four Crowns Restaurant

1030 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7

Phone: 204-589-7314

fourcrowns.ca

Double Jerk Chicken Burger
Presented by Chef Chris Brunette

Two home-battered and fried-to-perfection chicken patties on a locally-made brioche bun with homemade jerk barbecue sauce, chipotle sauce, mayo, lettuce and jalapenos! It’s honestly awesome! Served with a side of home cut skinny fries!

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Little Bones Wings

123 Regent Ave. W.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
204-777-2663

littleboneswings online

The Ragin’ Rooster
Presented by Chef Gerald Baker

The Return of The Rooster! Start with a soft brioche bun, lather it with fresh garlic aioli, then a jumbo juicy whole boneless chicken thigh fried crispy with habanero and Mexican-seasoned breading, drizzle on copious amounts of their homemade Not Yo Cheese sauce, melt on some grated 3-cheese, add freshly sliced onions & tomatoes, two strips of maple bacon, crispy fried jalapenos and lots of crispy lettuce. Comes with Straight or Checker Fries. Spice level: 4 bolts

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

Underdogs

2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6

Phone: 204-615-6104

Cluck Norris
Presented by Chef Eli Novilla

Cluck Norris doesn’t cross the road, the road gets out of its way. 

Deep fried, shredded lumpia covered fried chicken with creamy house slaw, our bangin tang sauce, banana peps between garlic toasted brioche buns.

Experience a roundhouse kick of a flavour. Experience Cluck Norris.

Fried Chicken Fest 2025

2025 Entries

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Welcome to Fried Chicken Fest 2025!

Participating restaurants include:

Olympia Diner, Underdogs, Dreamland Diner, One Great City Brewing Co., Damecca Lounge, Meal Set Bistro, Kyu Bistro, Fionn’s Grant Park, Brazen Hall, Confusion Corner Drink & Food, Kyu Bochi, Capital Grill, Charlee’s Restaurant & Lounge, Junction 59, Little Bones Wings, Block and Blade Restaurant, 1928 Eatery & Bar, Nicolino’s, Blazing Chicken Shack (new!), Peri Point Chicken & Charcoal (new!), Four Crowns Restaurant & Event Centre, The Saint, St. James Burger & Chip Co., Kyu Grill, Roo’s Catering, The Lounge @ The Fairmont, Oh Doughnuts (new!), Cibo Waterfront Cafe, Bull & Filly (new!), James Avenue Pumphouse Food & Drink, CRSPY BNCH, and a few more to come!

Check out the blog (2025 entries) for full details. 🐓

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Damecca Lounge

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305 Madison St
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1H9
204-306-1130

instagram.com/dameccawpg

Numb Numb Chicken

Presented by Chef Minkyu Ru

Crispy, breaded Korean and Chinese-inspired fried chicken bites coated in a Szechuan mala sauce to bring you that sweet heat and numbing taste. Fresh cabbage, bean sprouts, red onions, pickled jalapenos, pickled onions, basil and grana padano all nestled inside a warm, toasted pita.

** 2nd place Voter’s Choice FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2023 **

** 3rd place Judges’ Choice FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2023 **

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

1928 Eatery & Pub

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1719 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E4

Phone: 204-888-2341

Spicy PBJ BLITZ

Trix Aren’t Just For Kids!!!

Juicy hand-breaded chicken breast, spicy peanut butter mousse, kickin’ Cajun strawberry jam, smoky thick-cut bacon, and your favourite childhood cereal, TRIX. All on a warm toasted glazed birthday donut 🍩

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Roo’s

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19 Watt Street, Unit 2
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1R5

kingcolecatering.ca/roos/

Big Dill Energy
Presented by Chef Aidan Cole

Roo’s introduces Big Dill Energy – a delicious crispy fried chicken sandwich with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, pickles, and our garlic dill sauce. This chicken sandwich isn’t just a meal; it’s a bold statement of flavour. The combination of dill, bacon, and garlic packs a punch leaving your taste buds extremely satisfied.

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Local Public Eatery

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274 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H3

Phone: 204-557-1729

localpubliceatery.com/winnipeg

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Presented by Chef Kevin Sawatsky

Back by popular demand, immortalized by Fried Chicken Week 2022, we’ve brought back the crowd favourite with a few delicious tweaks. Still our signature LOCAL Fried Chicken  tossed in Nashville hot chili oil, stacked high on a brioche bun with mayonnaise, crinkle cut pickles and fresh lettuce. Simple, but why fix something that isn’t broken?

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Meal Set Bistro

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612-B Academy Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6

Meal Set Bistro

Bao Down
Presented by Chef Ken Nguyen

Start your new year off strong with our fried chicken fest entry. Our in-house seasoned double fried chicken thigh is smothered in between ALL the goodness! Smoked buffalo aioli, peppered bacon, jalapeño white cheddar mac, pickled red onions, crisp arugula and sweet corn spread on a deep fried bao and topped with a pickle. Add our Cajun onion rings to hit the spot!

** WINNER OF FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2021 **

** 1st place Voter’s Choice FRIED CHICKEN FEST 2023 **

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Block & Blade

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1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3X 0C2

Block & Blade

Bring The Beet On- Block’s Chicken & Waffles

Presented by Chefs Noel Soriano & Zuriel De Guzman

Crispy chicken on two Belgian waffles, topped with beet compote, mascarpone, pickled onions, pickled cucumbers, dill weed, and pea shoots.

2nd Place, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 🥈

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Kyu Bochi

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870 Logan Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 1N8
Phone: 204-832-7192

Nashville Flavour Dunk

Hold on to your boots, cowpokes 🤠 This one’s gonna knock your socks off!!!

We start with a sweet heat brine for our chick drums, toss it in our signature spice recipe crunch batter then dive right into our kickin’ Nashville flavour pool, and to finish it off — a secret blend of spicy sweet cinnamon rush powder. All of the goodness is soaked up with a hefty slice of Texas toast and finished off with tangy pickle 🥒 and red citrus slaw, and to tone things down — paired with a creamy mac salad.

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Yard Burger

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242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8

Phone: 204-272-9607

yardburger.ca

The Buffalo 314 Burger
Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen

Bite into a crisp country-fried chicken breast, dressed with tangy Buffalo sauce, pickles, butter leaf lettuce, our signature blue cheese Yard sauce, all in between a Martin’s potato bun.

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Tommy’s Pizzeria

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842 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0Y4

Phone: 204-219-7499

Oh Cluck!

Introducing the “Oh Cluck” burger! Because you’re going to get messy! Tommy’s entry starts off with a Flaming Hot Cheeto-fried chicken thigh, topped with jalapeno aioli, Tommy’s secret mac n cheese, pickled jalapenos and cheeto dust!!

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Nicolino’s Cucina Italiana

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4-2077 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9
204-269-5004

nicolinosrestaurant.com

Introducing the Pollo Croccante Panini
Presented by Chef Dave Dahlin

A 6oz tender chicken breast in our light and crunchy house seasoned breading on our home made bun with crispy mortadella, provolone, house made spicy cherry pepper aioli, roasted red peppers and arugula.

Served with house cut fries.
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*substitute fries for your choice of salad for $5
tossed/caesar/feta/cheese or sorrento

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Brazen Hall Kitchen

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800 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7
204-453-7980

brazenhall.ca

The Cluckow

This is the legend’s new big sister… the burger week winner Krakow is giving inspiration to our new Fried Chicken Fest entry, built on our locally baked bun, bacon peach ketchup, potato vodka aioli, cheese sauce, pickled red cabbage, fresh Manitoba chicken breast, crispy potato sticks, and the perfect amount of our house-made Nashville hot sauce.

Cluck cluck cluck

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

The Lounge at Fairmont

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2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3

Phone: 204-957-1350

loungeatthefairmont.com

Presented by Chef Nitin Sharma

Inspired by our close proximity to downtown’s infamous “Circus”, The Lounge at Fairmont presents “The Maple Circle” that includes 8552 Pilsner beer-battered chicken thigh, jalapeño cheddar waffle, maple bacon aioli, topped with pickled onions, maple syrup and fresh dill.


Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Four Crowns Restaurant

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1030 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7

Phone: 204-589-7314

fourcrowns.ca

Ghost Pepper Chicken & Waffles
Presented by Chef Chris Brunette

Don’t be afraid — it’s not overly hot, but very flavourful! A touch of ghost pepper, add some maple syrup drizzled on top of crackling toasted waffles with jalapenos and our famous home-breaded chicken tenders!

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

St. James Burger Co.

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1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599

stjamesburger.com

Electric Honey Chicken Burger
Presented by Chef Les Bartle

A juicy fried chicken thigh tossed in electric honey (honey garlic/lemon pepper) and dressed up with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, a thick strip of bacon and a creamy slice of Bothwell mozzarella! Served alongside our glorious chips (choose: regular, cajun, or cinnamon salt).

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Capital Grill (Broadway & Roblin Blvd.)

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275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144

3116 Roblin Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C1
Phone: 204-615-3116

capitalwinnipeg.com

there is such thing as a stupid question
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin

Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with bacon and cheddar white gravy, pickled red onions, jalapenos, more cheddar, iceberg lettuce, spiced beer mustard, garlic aioli all on a perfectly soft bun.


Fried Chicken Fest 2024

CHAMPS FOOD TRUCK at Charlee’s Restaurant

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185 Stadacona St.
Winnipeg, MB R2L1R2

Phone: 204-663-6484

IG: champsfoodtruck

CHAMPS’ POPPIN’ POPCORN CHICKEN with 3 Special Sauces 

Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando

Revive your taste buds with a Champs’ classic, reinvented in an interactive popcorn chicken style, complemented by our three signature chicken wing sauces! 

Dip ‘em or douse ‘em as you please in a sweet and tangy banana BBQ sauce, the rich adobo sauce, or the umami packed Bicol Express sauce. This is the perfect option to share with family and friends!

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Charlee’s Restaurant

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185 Stadacona St.
Winnipeg, MB R2L1R2

Phone: 204-663-6484

IG: charlees_rnl

Charlee’s Chicken SpaghettEE
Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando

Drawing inspiration from a globally-celebrated Filipino fast-food brand featuring a cheerful bee and infused with the essence of an iconic Italian classic, we are proud to present our interpretation of the beloved combination of chicken and pasta.

A harmonious blend of tangy sweet spaghetti bolognese sauce enriched with cured pork longganisa sausage, topped with a delectably crispy fried chicken cutlet, generously smothered in additional sauce, melted cheese, and more crispy longganisa bits.

Move over “BEE”, make way for Charlee’s “Chicken SpaghettEE”

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Little Bones Wings

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123 Regent Ave. W.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
204-777-2663

littleboneswings online

The Ragin’ Rooster
Presented by Chef Gerald Baker

The Return of The Rooster! Start with a soft brioche bun, lather it with fresh garlic aioli, then a jumbo juicy whole boneless chicken thigh fried crispy with habanero and Mexican-seasoned breading, drizzle on copious amounts of their homemade Not Yo Cheese sauce, melt on some grated 3-cheese, add freshly sliced onions & tomatoes, two strips of maple bacon, crispy fried jalapenos and lots of crispy lettuce. Comes with Straight or Checker Fries. Spice level: 4 bolts

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Underdogs

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2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6

Phone: 204-615-6104

Vezinacluyk
Presented by Chef Vellan Vadivelu

Our future Wall of Fame inductee! House-made biscuit, hand-breaded buttermilk fried chicken breast, whipped hot honey butter, spicy tomato jam, chipotle aioli, bread and butter pickles, candied bacon and sharp cheddar.

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

Rae’s Bistro

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9 – 925 Headmaster Row
Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J4
Phone: 204-229-0237

raesbistro.com

Put The Lime In The Coconut, You Fry The Chicken All Up
Presented by Chef Leonard Church

Crispy-fried, 15-herbed buttermilk-marinated chicken breast, two strips of thick cut maple bacon, aged white cheddar, toasted coconut, mango lime coconut cream and tangy Maui Maui sauce all on a toasted pretzel bun accompanied by their signature crispy skinny fries.

Fried Chicken Fest 2024

James Ave. Pumphouse Food & Drink

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2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
204-560-5210

jamesavenuepumphouse.com

Honourable Mention, Fried Chicken Fest 2022 (Voter’s Choice)

Mr. Croque
Presented by Chef Mark Merano

Our spin off of the croque monsieur! Marinated buttermilk fried chicken in between two slices of cheesy garlic challah, chipotle honey mustard, bacon and a creamy mornay sauce. Finished off with parmesan cheese and that honey drizzle!

Fried Chicken Fest 2023

Buvette

2-120 Scott St.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K8
204-867-5309


buvettewpg.com

Eggs Schnitzeldict
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne

**NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST**

Two poached eggs on pan-fried chicken schnitzel, with mushroom gravy, buttery peas and a freshly baked English muffin all smothered in hollandaise sauce.