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🍽️ Lincoln Square · Manhattan, NY

Best places for fried chicken in Lincoln Square

We track 9 places in Lincoln Square where the fried chicken comes up unprompted. 6 sit above the bar. La Caridad 72 is first here (85), Charles Pan-Fried Chicken second (82). 86% of them sit at $$ — $15–30. Places here also get named for fried calamari, truffle fries and lamb chops.

9 places · 6 with a Sweet Score

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What is the best fried chicken in Lincoln Square?

La Caridad 72 currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 85, built on 524 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many fried chicken are there in Lincoln Square?

We track 9. 6 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does fried chicken cost in Lincoln Square?

The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 86% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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