If you’re on a quest for buttermilk fried chicken that makes your taste buds high-five each other, stop scrolling and head to Fritzi Coop. Brought to life by Neal Fraser (yes, the genius behind Redbird), this spot at the original Farmer’s Market on 3rd and Fairfax proves one thing: fried chicken isn’t just food—it’s a lifestyle.

The star of the show? The Bold Classic sandwich. Imagine a perfectly fried, golden-crunchy chicken breast the size of a small pillow, lounging on a brioche bun like it owns the place. Then add house-made pimento cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and pickles that crunch like applause. It’s huge—like, “should I do a warm-up stretch before eating this?” huge. You’ll think about sharing, but let’s be honest: you won’t. Spice levels range from “polite handshake” to “full-blown inferno,” but I happily stick to no-heat and let the sandwich shine.

And then there’s the chicken and waffles combo—crispy wing bites plus Belgian waffles, slathered with butter and drenched in real maple syrup. It’s sweet, savory, and guaranteed to make you question why you’ve ever eaten anything else for brunch.

The sides? Basically a greatest-hits album of comfort food. Curly fries that make straight fries jealous, tater tots that take you back to cafeteria days (but glow’d up), southern slaw, and some actual veggies like brussels sprouts and golden beets—so you can say you “ate healthy.”

Bottom line: Fritzi Coop is the kind of place where you order everything, regret nothing, and only wish your jeans had more stretch.