Bakesale Betty, Fried-Chicken Sandwich
Don’t let the around-the-block lines discourage you. This Oakland eatery specializes in fried-chicken sandwiches that everyone and their mom raves about. The crunchy chicken sits in a bed of mouth-watering coleslaw and is accompanied best with an ice-cold lemonade and cookie. This place has even been nominated for the manliest sandwich in the U.S. The line moves quick, and we assure you that once you taste this irresistibly yummy lunchtime staple you’ll be back again … and again … and again.

Bakesale Betty, 5098 Telegraph Avenue (at 51st Street), Oakland; 510-985-1213.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile