Hen House

You're walking down Claypath, that stretch that's become proper interesting lately, and you duck into Hen House for what you actually want: good fried chicken that doesn't come with a side of pretension. It's takeaway-focused, which means they're not wasting energy on table service or moody lighting—just getting the product right. The rating sits solid at 4.6 stars across 61 reviews, which tells you people keep coming back because it works. If you're after something quick but actually good, done with proper technique rather than gimmicks, this is where you end up on a Friday night.