Federal Donuts & Chicken

Solomonov and crew launched this counter in 2011 and basically invented a new food category for Philadelphia. The spiced-cake donuts come in three styles, rotating flavors keep regulars coming back, and the fried chicken is hand-battered and served with dry seasonings or dipping sauces. The Original Chicken Sandwich with Rooster Sauce is what you want if you're ordering for the first time. Coffee's solid too, so it works as a full breakfast stop or a midday fix.