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11328 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044

Ranked LA's #1 Fried Chicken

Established, 1969

Signature Favorites

2PCS Meal

Cheesecake

Clams

Peach Cobbler

4PCS with Side

Pudding

Our Menu

Our Story

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken was built on a simple belief:
when you do one thing exceptionally well, people remember.

Long before trends, delivery apps, or viral food moments, Jim Dandy became a neighborhood staple by focusing on what matters most — perfectly fried chicken, made with care, served hot, and shared with the community. It’s the kind of place people grow up with, bring friends to, and keep coming back to because it never tries to be anything it’s not. The recipe? It’s been dialed in over time — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, seasoned just right. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just consistency, patience, and pride in the craft.

Jim Dandy isn’t about flash. It’s about familiarity. The comfort of knowing exactly what you’re getting, and knowing it’s going to hit every time. That’s why generations of Angelenos call it their favorite. That’s why locals swear by it. And that’s why, today, it’s recognized as LA’s #1 Fried Chicken. At its heart, Jim Dandy is more than a restaurant.
It’s a place where food brings people together — after long days, during celebrations, and in all the everyday moments in between.

Same soul. Same crunch. Same Jim Dandy.