Mt. Joy

Capitol Hill has more than a few options in the fried chicken sandwich department, but Mt. Joy is the one to seek out. We’re not just saying that because they’re open until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. The juicy chicken and crispy fries from this bright green counter will help soak up whatever awful well drinks you choked down at Comet Tavern around the corner.

Get the spicy sandwich dripping with habanero honey. Even without a brine, breast meat achieves moistness and the dried herb-flecked crust is well-salted. And while fries at a chicken joint can often be an afterthought, the ones here are crisp, hot, and taste even better swiped through one of Mt. Joy’s dippings sauces, like golden pickle mayo or chive-y ranch. The best (and worst) part about this place? Each time an order is ready, a speaker blasts an audibly accurate cock-a-doodle-do—making the weekend late-night rush sound like a barnyard hootenanny.