1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599
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 💛💛
2615 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P7
204-504-6000
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!
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
3253 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W6
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.
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!
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!
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. 🐓
305 Madison St
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1H9
204-306-1130
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 **
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 🍩
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599
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).
2615 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P7
204-504-6000
Ice Cream, Chicken & Waffles
Presented by Chef Beau Friesen
A crisp Belgian waffle topped with fried chicken strips, chopped bacon, chipotle syrup, and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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.
1719 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3J 0E9
204-888-2341
Royal Fried Chicken and Waffles
Presented by Triet Nguyen
Hand-tossed, double-fried chicken for the ultimate crunch. Served on Belgian waffles, smooth Crown Royal apple buttercream and jalapenos. Get ready to awaken your taste buds.
305 Madison St
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1H9
204-306-1130
Honey in Heat Burger
Presented by Chef Phil Comia
**NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST**
Juicy house-brined chicken thigh, topped with a sweet and savoury umami honey caramel sauce. Dill and cilantro salsa for a burst of freshness while our house chili oil mayo and pickled jalapenos gives it a spicy kick. All between a soft brioche bun from Gunn’s Bakery.
2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6
204-615-6104
Fleetwood Mac
Presented by Chef Randy Craig
Homemade made to order crispy fried chicken, creamy slaw, bread & butter pickles, UD Buffalo sauce and a big ol’ scoop of our famous Mac N Cheese!!!
Unit 234 – 1485 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W4
204-783-1840
Chicken Little Lime
Presented by Chef Quintin Rogers
A savory yet zesty house-made lime aioli that will excite your taste buds combined with a juicy fried chicken that is double breaded with our signature spices that will make your mouth water with each bite. Topped off with crisp fresh arugula, red onion, and herbed goat cheese. This will leave you wanting more and more each bite.
3253 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W6
Kotopoulo Kaftero
Presented by Dexter Vlahos
Olympia-fried chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun with feta cheese, topped with a spicy kaftero sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle on the side.
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599
Son of a Biscuit
Presented by Chef Les Bartle
A beautifully battered, crispy fried chicken thigh nestled between an oversized grilled cheddar biscuit from Gunn’s Bakery, draped in a melted slice of Bothwell cheddar cheese, and coated in a creamy home-style white gravy with a southern corn & pepper medley. This burger will have you smacking your lips and taking a nap. Served alongside our fresh, hand-cut chips.
3253 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W6
Olympia Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Presented by Dexter Vlahos
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast AKA “Kotopoulo Tiganito” served on a toasted brioche bun with Swiss cheese, fried onions and mushrooms topped with Olympia’s special cream sauce.
*NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST*
635 St. James Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3R4
Phone: 204-339-5639
1550 Kenaston Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3R4
204-477-5639
The Smokey Sweet and Spicy
Presented by Chef Justin Patson
Housemade smoked honey hot sauce, brioche bun, crunchy pickles, with a dill-dressed coleslaw and just enough mayo.
*NEW TO FRIED CHICKEN FEST THIS YEAR*
1596 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W6
Phone: 204-779-2337
Chicken Karaage
Presented by Jon Bruge
Japanese style fried chicken, ponzu dipping sauce, umami aioli, green onion, and nori.
2615 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0J7
Phone: 204-254-4628
Which came first, the chicken or the devil?
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne
Devilled egg with fried chicken, sambal honey, lemon ginger cream, crunchy spicy sprinkles, jalapeno cheddar popcorn.
3116 Roblin Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C1
Phone: 204-615-3116
275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-416-1144
The Henny Sandwich
Presented by Chef Wayne Martin
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, honey hot sauce white queso, homemade bread and butter pickles, slaw, and fried red onions.
1719 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E4
Phone: 204-888-2341
Poblano Escobar Spicy Chicken Burger
Presented by Chef Triet Nguyen
Hand-tossed breaded chicken breast with our five-pepper hot sauce blends together poblano, scotch bonnet, jalapeño, Thai & Korean chilis to bring the heat. Creamy garlic aioli spread, sweet beet cabbage & pickles to top it off between a kaiser bun.
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0Y6
Phone: 204-414-5599
The Island Boy
Presented by Chef Les Bartle
This burger is not JUST an island boy! A crispy battered chicken breast is tossed in our made-in-house Caribbean jerk sauce and set atop a tangy bed of Jamaican coleslaw. Next, we add a melted slice of Bothwell Jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese, a strip of thick cut bacon, and a slice grilled pineapple, with a drizzle of cilantro lime yogurt sauce, all on our branded Gunn’s Bakery Brioche bun. Try not to stare at the sun too long with this one.
$1 from every Island Boy Jerk Chicken Burger goes to End Homelessness Winnipeg
1301 St. Matthews
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1E3
Strike n Spare Chicken Sandwich
Presented by Ben Fernandez
A delicious ground chicken patty with a touch of marinara sauce, Asian style coleslaw on a bun made from our pizza dough.
Noteworthy: We are a nut free facility.
2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6
Phone: 204-615-6104
Honey Boo Boo
Presented by Chef Randy Greig
Nashville buttermilk chicken, dipped in buttery roasted garlic hot sauce and dusted with UD house seasoning. Topped with a heaping scoop of honey butter with fresh dill. Served on a soft, toasted brioche bun. You always gotta be on your A game!
P.F. Chang’s Winnipeg
865 St. James Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3J7
Presented by Jason Chapman
Crispy Korean Chicken Sandwich: This quality chicken sandwich has a crispy outside with a juicy tender center. The Gochujang Mayo and Korean Slaw are what give this classic dish our signature style and flavour while the Korean slaw adds the perfect amount of crunch and texture.
First time participating in Fried Chicken Fest. Welcome!
Little Goat Food & Drink
2615 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0J7
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne
Coq au Crispy: Dijon and tarragon marinated chicken with red wine braised mushrooms, shallots and bacon. Served on mashed potatoes with buttery basil peas.
One Great City Brewing Co
Unit B-1596 Ness Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W6
Presented by Jon Burge
The Bird Waffle: Chili-seasoned fried chicken, spiced honey, cheddar chive waffle, white BBQ sauce, and pickled zucchini
St. James Burger & Chip Co.
1866 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Presented by Chef Kevin Ramberran
Tropical Chicken Burger: Battered and fried chicken breast, spicy mayo, lettuce, bacon, tomato, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce, with a sweet & spicy coated grilled pineapple on top! All within a beautiful locally made brioche bun!
Four Crowns Restaurant
1030 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X 2K7
Presented by Chef Chris Brunette / Ravi Ramberran
Double Stacked Jerk Fried Chicken Burger: Double-stacked fried chicken patties with a spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, topped with a few jalapeno slices, a very authentic house-made Caribbean jerk sauce, placed within a locally made brioche bun!
Underdogs
2609 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0P6
Presented by Chef Alex Wong
PB Jellebuyck: Peanut Butter, Strawberry Jam, Mango Habanero Fried Chicken and House Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Moxie’s Grill Bar Polo Park
Unit 234 – 1485 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W4
Moxie’s Kenaston
1620 Kenaston Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Y4
Moxie’s Grill Bar Polo Park, presented by Chef Darrell Klassen
Mushroom Chicken Mushroom: A classic dish designed for Fried Chicken Fest. The Mushroom Chicken Mushroom is an in-house double hand-breaded breast of chicken. It is golden fried and topped with sautéed mushrooms and aged white cheddar, and served with hand-battered mushrooms. It comes with a bed of mashed potatoes and a side and gravy.
Moxie’s Kenaston, presented by Chef Jeff Laden
Crispy Chicken Parm Sandwich: A panko crusted chicken breast with melted Asiago and white cheddar. Served on a toasted sesame brioche bun with a housemade roasted pepper and Italian tomato sauce, topped with fresh tomato and arugula.
Uptown Alley
1301 St. Matthew’s Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1E3
Presented by Chef Ben Fernandez
The Dude Abides Chicken Burger: House ground chicken patty, topped with bacon, apple slaw, sweet chili mayo, and mac and cheese.
Uptown Alley is a first-time participant in Fried Chicken Fest this year. Welcome!
2609 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Alex Wong
David Bowie: Crispy chicken thigh, peanut satay sauce, pickled red onions, fresh carrots and cucumber, cilantro, and Sirachia aioli, all in a steamed Bao bun.
2615 Portage Ave.
Presented by Chef Alex Svenne
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: A restaurant will be offering 2 distinct dishes–one for lunch service and one for dinner service.
Lunch: Fried chicken between grilled sourdough with cheddar, mozza, and pepper relish, served with skinny fries and coleslaw.
Dinner: Garlic butter-tossed fried chicken thighs on creamy mac & cheese with bacon, tomato, and green peas.
1800 Wellington Avenue
Presented by Chef Matthew Marcalinas
2018 WINNER
Chicken Katsu: Tori katsu rice cake burger
1866 Ness Avenue
Presented by Chef Sanjay Sewpaul
Rods Monster BBQ Burger & Chips: Chicken, Angus Beef & Bacon all in one! Dedicated to the St. James Rods Football Club. The Monster Rods Burger has a battered chicken patty, an Angus beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and BBQ! Served with our famous Cinna-Salt Chips!
1596 Ness Ave.
Presented by Chef Jon Burge
Tokyo Drift
Our take on a Katsu Sando. Crispy fried chicken thighs, wasabi mayo, tonkatsu sauce, shredded lettuce, pickled daikon, and nori salt on a milk bun.
1800 Wellington Avenue
Presented by Chef Mathew Marcalinas
The Titleholder: The Oak & Grain’s Fired Chicken Sliders II
Buttermilk-marinated, signature spice blend, crispy fried Manitoba chicken, rich sweet brioche, truffle aioli, peppery arugula, cinnamon, and clove infused mixed berry compote, and sliced Gala apples.
2169 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Ted Houdayer
WFC: An institution in Winnipeg and in Sunny St. James the Heights is serving up their delicious chicken in a savory and addicting signature batter.
1596 Ness Ave.
Presented by Chef Jon Burge
George Likes His Chicken Spicy: Kung Pao fried chicken, sushi rice, kimchi, pressed cucumbers, and umami aioli.
2615 Portage Avenue
Presented by Chef Alexander
Play it again Sam…
Crispy moroccan-spiced chicken, labneh, couscous, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, mint, and pistachios
1866 Ness Avenue
Presented by Chef Sanjay Sewpaul
Chipotle BBQ Fried Chicken & Slaw Burger & Chips: Delicious crunchy chicken burger, mayo, chipotle BBQ sauce, spicy homemade slaw, and served with our famous St .James Cinnamon Chips!
