Blazing Chicken Shack

392 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L4

Phone: 204-691-1141

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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!

Yard Burger

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.

The Lounge at Fairmont

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.


Capital Grill (Broadway & Roblin Blvd.)

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

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

capitalwinnipeg.com

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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.


Yard Burger

242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8
204-272-9607

yardburger.ca

The Fried Belgian Sandwich
Presented by Chef Steve Toews

A crispy Belgian waffle topped with a buttermilk-fried chicken breast, buttermilk dressing, 314 sauce, maple creme fraiche, pickled onions, and chives.

The Merchant Kitchen

The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3

Presented by Chef Brianna Vince
A Trip Down South: Fried boneless chicken thigh, TMK collard greens (contains pork), corn bread with peach butter, rice & beans, side of homemade buttermilk ranch and our habanero hot sauce. Pair with a can of Farmery Hard Iced Tea for an additional $5.

Yard Burger

Yard Burger
242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8

Presented by Chef Steve Toews
The Goober: Our buttermilk fried chicken thigh on a Martin’s potato bun, with peanut butter, blueberry and Serrano jam, pickled jalapenos, a fried egg, smoked Gouda, bacon and arugula.

Velvet Glove

Velvet Glove Restaurant at Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B0Y3

Presented by Chef Richard Duncan
Southern Comfort $15, exclusive of taxes
Brined & Buttermilk Bathed Fried Chicken Thigh’s
Buffalo Hot Sauce Bacon Ranch, Elman’s Pickle
Gribiche Aioli, Pain Au Lait Gunns Bunn

Side Hustle    $5 each, exclusive of taxes
Natures Pasta Mac n Cheese Bake
Truffle Jack Mornay

Baby Creamer Potato Salad
Dijonaise Dressing

Garden Green Salad
Served with Balsamic Dressing & Crisp Crudité

Regular Fries or Sweet Potato
Served with Chipotle Aioli



SMITH Restaurant

SMITH
75 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A2

Presented by Chef Quin Cook
The Seoul Nine Yard: Spicy fried chicken sandwich featuring gochujang mayo, kimchi, sweet pickled cucumber and shaved iceberg lettuce on a sesame kaiser roll.

SMITH Restaurant is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!

The Merchant Kitchen

Presented by Chef Jesse Friesen at the Merchant Kitchen located at 314 Donald Street in the heart of downtown Winnipeg in the ALT Hotel.

Description:
Fried Chicken Bowl features Korean-fried chicken thigh, whipped yuca, truffle cheddar, serrano chile hollandaise, boar belly, pickled red onion

Vote for this dish here.

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