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THE GREAT FRIED CHICKEN STACKUP

THE SUNRISE

ROOST CHICKEN & BISCUITS

BIRD BREAKDOWN A thick, juicy Nashville-spiced breast with bacon, cheddar, and a runny egg on a biscuit

SPICE LEVEL

CRUNCH FACTOR Outstanding, especially given the diner breakfast heaped on top

An impeccable fry job finds the center of the crispyjuicy Venn diagram and earns this sandwich top

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