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No. 58 in the world · November 2026

Germain's Chicken Sandwiches

University Avenue · Gainesville, United States

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The line to expect: Lines at game weekends.

A college-town chicken sandwich Guy Fieri came for, in our Gainesville guide.

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Crisp buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with hot honey mayo

Crisp buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with hot honey mayo

4 hr brine (or overnight), 30 min · 4 sandwiches. The sandwich behind 20ft, Ekiben-style buns and every chicken shop with a line: boneless thigh (never breast; it stays juicy) brined, double-dredged and fried hard, on a soft toasted bun with sharp pickles and slaw to cut it.

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