V's Gourmet Chicken has gotten the reputation for "
best fried chicken" in Cleveland, so it had to make its way onto my
2019 To Dine Challenge list. But this is a takeout-only spot, so be prepared. A reader had tipped me off, and suggested waiting until summer and then taking it over for a picnic at
Euclid Beach Park.
A free evening where we didn't feel like cooking just happened to take place right after
Cleveland Metroparks unveiled the new
Euclid Beach Park Pier.
The sunny, warm evening just begged for this excursion across town. But I had no idea we could expect Adirondack chairs and views of Downtown.
After deciding bringing back dinner to the park was a good plan indeed, we called ahead with our order (
20 minute wait, everything is cooked to order) and then we headed there to pick it up after spending some time on the pier.
Look, it's not the best neighborhood, and you could easily drive right by this discreet corner shop, but it may just be worth a stop.
In addition to
Fried Chicken with
seven different types of seasoned breading, they have ribs, fish dinners, wings, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and sides.
I had searched a couple of "foodie" Facebook groups I belong to in advance, and knew that many claimed the
Seasoned and
Honey Crisp were the best two for the fried chicken. We each got a
3-Piece Breast, Thigh and Wing and did some sharing.
I favored the Honey Crisp and Mr. H preferred the Seasoned.
Just look at that gorgeous, crispy, golden breading!
The meal comes with two small sides and a corn muffin. I enjoyed the
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and
Macaroni and Cheese. Both had spicy seasonings in them that I couldn't identify, but were unique. The sides were fine, but the fried chicken was clearly the star. The only thing I didn't care for was the corn muffin, as it was too dry. For $7, it was a lot of food, and I had plenty to take home as leftovers for lunch the next day.
I'm no fried chicken expert, but it was probably the best I've had in Northeast Ohio.
Worth the drive over and the hassle of takeout only? Probably not for this west-sider, but I would happily pick it up again for a picnic at Euclid Beach Park or for a catering order.
I think the pup and Mr. H would agree that the evening was a near-perfect taste of what summer in Ohio will be.
Another one ticked off the To Dine list. Where should I head next, and who's joining me?!
15418 Lake Shore Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44110
1 comments:
Oooh, this looks awesome - & is only about 15 minutes from me, which doesn't feel like too much of a drive for some picnic food!
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