15 Lakewood Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R2J 2M8
204-594-9015
daveandlavernesdiner.com
NEW to Fried Chicken Fest for 2026! 🤩
Music City Chicken
Presented by Chef Sean Smith
Buttermilk-fried chicken breast & thigh, dusted in Nashville spice with cheese-crusted jalapeno cornbread, roasted corn salsa, dressed with a light Ranch drizzle, and topped with pickled onion.
9 – 925 Headmaster Row
Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J4
Phone: 204-229-0237
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.
200-1615 Regent Ave. W.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 5C6
204-654-3345
junction59roadhouse.com
Junction Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
Presented by Chef Drake Czuba
Our homemade chicken schnitzel on a brioche bun, with cheddar cheese, bacon, pickles, tomato, lettuce and maple crisps. Sauced with mayo and red pepper jam!
612-B Academy Rd
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6
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.
339 Waterfront Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V1
Phone: 204-594-0339
The Tropic Crunch
Presented by Executive Chef Dom Merano
A buttermilk-fried chicken breast with a jalapeno ranch, topped with a smoked gouda mornay sauce dotted with pickled cucumbers, sliced porchetta, and finished with a pineapple glaze drizzle and some fresh arugula on a signature brioche bun.
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!
305 Madison St
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1H9
204-306-1130
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!
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.
1596 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W6
Phone: 204-779-2337
Chick Out This Dish
Presented by Chef Jon Burge
Double fried chicken thighs tossed in house made BBQ sauce, herb + garlic aioli, tangy pickled onions, grainy Dijon mustard, crisp iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato all served on a toasted baked in house brioche bun.
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!
2-109 James Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B0N6
204-560-5210
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.
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?
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.
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
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!
260 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M2
204-615-8828
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!
500 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0P1
Phone: 204-284-6666
Chef Grant Danyluk
Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich
Peanut-dipped, panko-crusted chicken thigh, sesame cucumber slaw, wafu mayo, finished with sriracha.
185 Isabel St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1G8
Phone: 204-504-8999
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.
4-2077 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9
204-269-5004
Pollo Caprese
Presented by Chef Dave Dahlin
A 6oz tender chicken breast in our light and crispy house seasoned breading on a homemade herbed focaccia bun with house made basil pesto aioli, roasted tomato, spinach, fior di latte mozzarella.
Served with house cut french fries
2 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
Phone: 204-957-1350
The Golden Roost
Presented by Executive Chef Nitin Sharma
Nashville hot chicken thighs on grilled sourdough bread, topped with a honey mayo cabbage slaw, bearnaise sauce, Nashville hot sauce, poached egg, and radish greens.
326 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S5
Phone: 204-615-0802
**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”.
1825 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0G4
Phone: 204-837-3474
Caribbean Jerk Double Crispy Chicken Burger & Fries
Presented by Chef Ryan Grawberger
Two home-battered and fried crispy chicken breast patties, slathered in our homemade Jerk BBQ Sauce, drizzled with chipotle, jalapenos, mayo, lettuce and onions, served with homemade skinny fries.
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.
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.
1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3X 0C2
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 🥈
1180 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2A6
204-800-6045
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.
2615 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P7
204-504-6000
Honey Dill Chicken Burger
Presented by Chef Beau Friesen
A chicken breast fried and battered and served on a garlic buttered brioche bun with our made-in-house honey dill sauce, lettuce, and pickles!
**NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST**
392 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L4
Phone: 204-691-1141
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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!
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599
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!
1030 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7
Phone: 204-589-7314
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!
123 Regent Ave. W.
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1
204-777-2663
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
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.
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. 🐓
