The Best Chicken Fried Steak: Episode 5
By Michael Key
Updated on July 17, 2026

Chicken-fried steak is an American breakfast classic, and people have strong opinions about it. For some, a restaurant has to bread the steak in-house. For them it’s a dealbreaker if it’s been frozen or sourced elsewhere. Others don’t care how it came to be on their plate. They just want that classic CFS style they grew up with.
Regardless of which camp you’re in, the biggest challenge is finding an eatery that can consistently serve a great chicken-fried steak. We visited the best spots. Check out episode 5 of our quest to find the best chicken-fried steak where we visit 13 Coins. Be sure to watch the other episodes: https://vanportinsider.com/reviews/the-best-chicken-fried-steak-episode-1/
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