There’s something so satisfying about a homemade chicken dinner. When the craving strikes, there are countless restaurants around the city where you can get some delicious chicken, but none compare to this old-school restaurant. Let’s check it out.

You’ll find Willie Mae’s just on the outskirts of the historic Treme neighborhood in New Orleans.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook This old-school restaurant was originally established as a bar in 1957. In 1958, they moved to their current location and added a barbershop and a beauty salon, which ran until the early 1970’s. After the beauty salon closed down, the restaurant opened its doors and it’s been a neighborhood favorite ever since.

It’s not uncommon to find a line down the block here, but don’t let that steer you away.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook The best things come to those who wait, and trust us—their food is worth the wait.

At Willie Mae’s, fried chicken is the star of the show.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook Not only has this restaurant won the prestigious James Beard Award, but they’ve also earned recognition from the Food Network and the Travel Channel for having the best fried chicken in America.

Today, the restaurant is run by Willie Mae’s great-granddaughter, continuing on the family legacy.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook And still serving up the same fried chicken that made them a local landmark for over 50 years.

The perfect compliment to these crispy fried chicken? The sides.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook You’ll have a tough time choosing from options like butter beans, macaroni & cheese, sweet potato fries, Brussels sprouts, and more.

Do yourself a favor and get some fried okra for the table.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook And some cornbread muffins. You won’t regret it.

And if you happen to be craving something other than chicken, don’t worry.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook The menu also features fried fish, veal, salads, red beans & rice, and other options.

You can find Willie Mae’s at 2401 St. Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70119.

Willie Mae’s/Facebook They’re open Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm.

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Willie Mae’s/Facebook

This old-school restaurant was originally established as a bar in 1957. In 1958, they moved to their current location and added a barbershop and a beauty salon, which ran until the early 1970’s. After the beauty salon closed down, the restaurant opened its doors and it’s been a neighborhood favorite ever since.

The best things come to those who wait, and trust us—their food is worth the wait.

Not only has this restaurant won the prestigious James Beard Award, but they’ve also earned recognition from the Food Network and the Travel Channel for having the best fried chicken in America.

And still serving up the same fried chicken that made them a local landmark for over 50 years.

You’ll have a tough time choosing from options like butter beans, macaroni & cheese, sweet potato fries, Brussels sprouts, and more.

And some cornbread muffins. You won’t regret it.

The menu also features fried fish, veal, salads, red beans & rice, and other options.

They’re open Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm.

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Address: 2401 St. Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70119