Sometimes referred to as Jack’s Chicken, it’s no secret that this corner market is legendary for its fried wings. And if one thing is certain, where there’s wings, there’s often also jojos. The action is at the heated food case up front, which is a glorious blur of golden corn dogs, egg rolls, and usually a few trays of chicken by the piece and potato wedges to be eaten with plenty of ranch and hot sauce. Takeout is available.

Like Alberta Market — and less than a mile west on the same street — Cullen’s Corner is also a convenience store with a strong fried chicken and jojos game. Fair warning: if hitting this spot during off-peak hours, the heated food case might be woefully bare. With most of the hot food, including corn dogs and taquitos, priced at less than $3 a pop, this makes sense. Takeout is available. 

Chicken and jojos tend to be best enjoyed in their natural habitat, the dive bar. Plowing through a basket of deep-fried delights while lazing at home hits different than devouring the same meal perched on a barstool with a jukebox playing; however, Hour Glass’ burnished wings and jojos aren’t a poor substitute. Takeout is available (but ordering by phone is hit or miss).

This popular deli is a Burnside street institution that’s not just known for gyros and souvlaki but also one of the city’s best jojo examples that aren’t called jojos. Fried potato wedges here go by “Greek fries” and are dressed up with Mediterranean seasonings like oregano; instead of being served with ranch, Mad Greek serves its Greek fries with omega sauce, a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, feta, and dill. The deli is open for takeout, and on the westside, delivery is available from a new Hillsboro food cart.

Up until 2018, this video poker bar near Mall 205 shared the same ownership as Reel M Inn, the inner southeast dive, famous for its fried chicken. Supposedly, Sadie Mae’s uses the same recipe, and there’s no question the chicken is well-seasoned with ultra-crackly skin. The massive jojos are so thickly cut, eating a wedge is practically like snacking on a whole baked potato. Takeout and delivery are available.

When people in Portland think about their favorite spot for chicken and jojos, often the first name out of their mouth is the Reel’s. Back in the Great Before, people would wait hours in the tchotchke-lined walls is iconic dive bar, which is beloved by Southern celebrity chefs, Texan restaurant owners, and Midwestern bartenders alike. The big secret: Reel M Inn refrigerates its chicken in its dredge for a few hours, which seasons the chicken and helps the skin adhere to the meat. Call ahead to order day-of, or text (503) 701-3812 to pre-order.

Powell Boulevard’s Jojo Food Truck blasted onto the scene in 2019 with its delightfully unhinged social media presence and Instagram bait like Flamin’ Hot chicken sandwiches. But purists are also rewarded with simply seasoned fried chicken and jojos, served with ranch or jojo sauce (a mix of Duke’s mayonnaise and Heinz ketchup). Takeout and delivery are available.

Hillsdale’s Cider Mill Lounge also houses Fryer Tuck Chicken, a legendary source of chicken and jojos. As elsewhere, jojos here go by another name, “spuds,” an inadequate moniker for these hefty fried potato wedges. Diners can choose from full dinners with chicken, spuds, and a choice of sides or the snack box meals, with chicken by the piece, spuds, and ranch dip. Fryer Tuck is open for takeout and delivery.