Crispy, golden, and full of Southern soul, these North Carolina fried chickens bring Sunday comfort to every day of the week.

With a name like “Honey Butta,” I figured it was safe to not expect an average chicken sandwich — and I was right.

As the city’s culinary scene grows, so does the creativity of its chefs — and the adventurous palates of its diners.

Olympic Subs & Steaks, with its modest red awning and straightforward signage, holds the key to what many locals will passionately defend as the best chicken sandwich in the First State.