Jay's Chicken Is A Hole-In-The-Wall Market In Cincinnati With Some Of The Best Fried Chicken In Town
By Andrea Limke|Published January 29, 2020
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
It should come at no surprise anymore that some of the best food in the city can be found in the most unexpected places. Hidden gems are tucked away all over Cincinnati, yes, even inside a gas station. While most of us don’t even walk inside a gas station anymore when filling up our tanks, you’ll definitely want to walk into this Marathon right off of I-71. Inside you’ll find Jay’s Chicken, a hole-in-the-wall market with some of the best fried chicken in Cincinnati.
Have you ever gotten off I-71 at the Kennedy Avenue exit and made a stop at this Marathon gas station?
Gas station food isn't a new concept, but it has definitely improved over the years. Jay's is a great example of this as it offers fresh, hot chicken throughout the day for the perfect on-the-go meal.
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The menu is quite large for a hole-in-the-wall market and offers everything from chicken to shrimp to their famous honey biscuits.
It's crispy, hot, and fresh and the chicken itself is juicy and flavorful. They call it Cajun-style, but don't be worried about too much heat or spice.
Everything has the perfect amount of flavor and seasoning and you can pair your chicken with any of your favorite sides.
The next time you're in the area, stop by for some gas, maybe a lottery ticket, and don't forget to order some chicken and sides from Jay's Chicken in Cincinnati.
Every once in a while you just need some comfort food, and why not get it while you’re also filling up your tank? Head into this hole-in-the-wall market and visit Jay’s Chicken for some of the best fried chicken in Cincinnati. Have you had the crispy chicken and honey biscuits from Jay’s Chicken? What other gas station restaurants in Cincinnati do you love? Share them with us in the comments!