Chicken sandwiches have been having a moment for a while, what with all the fast food restaurants duking it out in the "chicken sandwich wars".

Outside the chains though, what's your go-to spot for a chicken sando in Michigan?

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I'll tell you, my husband, who is a fried chicken sandwich connoisseur absolutely RAVES about the chicken sandwich at 7 Monks in Grand Rapids (they have a location in Traverse City too).  He says the batter is the best and he's obsessed with the pretzel bun.

Well, popular foodie publication Lovefood.com went on a mission to find the top chicken sandwich in each state based on reviews, awards, and the experiences of their team. Grilled or fried, hot or cold, on a roll or in a sub, they say these are the best chicken sandwiches in each state.

Ma Lou's, Facebook
Ma Lou's, Facebook
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The restaurant serving up the best chicken sandwich in Michigan? According to Lovefood, it's Ma Lou's in Ypsilanti.

Ma Lou's, Facebook
Ma Lou's, Facebook
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Specifically they should out the OG which combines fried breast or thigh with Cheddar, smoked Gouda, slaw, and pickles. Their other pick is the Hot Chick, in which the fried chicken is finished with a Nashville hot baste and served with bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño ranch, and pepper Jack cheese.

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Ma Lou's, Facebook
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Sandwiches aren't all you'll find at Ma Lou's. There's also Smash Burgers, Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Chicken and Waffles, Fried Fish, Wings, and specials like Tacos, Wraps, and Shrimp Po' Boys.

Sides include Onion Rings, Potato Salad, Hush Puppies, Collared Greens, Fries, and Baked Beans.

Check out the full menu here.

Ma Lou's is located at 15 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11a.m. to 9p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. to 4p.m.

The Most Popular Fast Food Restaurants in Michigan

What are the most popular fast-food restaurants here in Michigan? If you're automatically assuming that the chain with the Golden Arches has the most locations, you're in for a shock.

As you take a look at the pics below, see if you can figure out which location we've featured. All pictures are from the greater Flint area, and we've left in just enough background for you to be able to make an educated guess.

The answers are below.

By the way, the ranking is based on the restaurants with the most locations in The Mitten, based on data from the Friendly City Lab at Georgia Tech. Their numbers are based on data compiled in 2021, so some numbers may have fluctuated since then.

Gallery Credit: George McIntyre