If you’re craving some crispy fried chicken, get ready, because we’ve put together a list of the best chicken fingers in Toronto.
You can’t go wrong with chicken fingers. For meat-eaters, it’s a great go-to food if you’re unsure about a menu, and Toronto is just teeming with crunchy chicken tender goodness.
Here is our list of the best chicken fingers in Toronto for all your greasy finger food needs.
The Chickery
Where: #102B 130 Spadina Ave
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The Chickery prides itself on severing “Better Chicken,” among the quality ingredients behind its southern style eats. Though the chicken selection is extensive, the Ultimate Buttermilk Chicken Fingers are a menu highlight, certainly living up to their name. Bonus: choose from a section of comfort food classics like mac and cheese, potato salad, and corn bread to accompany your chicken.
Jack Astor’s
Where: 144 Front St. W (multiple locations)
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Jack Astor’s is hardly a local special, being a chain restaurant across Canada, but they seem to get this classic right every time. There are multiple locations in Toronto so wherever you are you’ll be able to find these delicious chicken fingers.
Union Social Eatery
Where: 4899 Yonge Street
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If you’re in the mood for something fancy but still can’t resist the temptation of chicken fingers, check out this classier version of the childhood favourite at Union Social Eatery.
Madison Avenue Pub
Where: 14 Madison Ave
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These Thai-inspired chicken fingers at Madison Avenue Pub are a serious upgrade from the pub classic. Made with Ontario Craft beer, tossed in Thai sauce, and topped with sesame seeds, these aren’t your average chicken fingers.
The Loose Moose
Where: 146 Front St. W
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The Loose Moose offers a bite-sized version of the classic chicken finger, perfect for sharing. This unique menu item is coated in spicy Korean sauce, sesame, and peanuts, and served with Wonton chips. On second thought, you might not want to share this delicious chicken.
Duff’s Famous Wings
Where: 558 College St., 1604 Bayview Ave.
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Duff’s are best known for their Buffalo chicken wings and the varying degrees of heat they’re available in. Their chicken fingers tossed in that sauce (saucy fingers, if you will) are unreal. Find the temperature you’re comfortable with and dig in.
The Dirty Bird chicken & Waffles
Where: 79 Kensington Ave., 527 Bloor St. W
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The Dirty Bird’s “Great White North” is white meat tenders fried to perfection and they sit atop an order of waffles. They’re the kind of thing worthy of a ‘last meal on earth’ designation.
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