This is one of my once a month stops. They truly know how to fry chicken. This place has become my favorite fried chicken place in the Portland area. The service is fast when the check engine is ready. The ladies are nice and don't forget to tip. It's a corner store so there's no ambiance. Just grab and go!!

For those of you who haven't visited Alberta Street Market yet, get a move on it! You're missing out on one of Portland's best-kept secrets. This unassuming market escaped my attention for years before my enthusiastic neighbors filled me in on the secret. Those familiar with the area will recognize the market as the industrial looking building covered in corrugated sheet metal on the corner of 9th and Alberta. The market is your garden variety neighborhood store with lots of snacks, grab and go essentials, and lottery tickets. But it's the fried wings and drumsticks that truly steal the show. Ask anyone, Alberta Street Market's wings and drumsticks are legendary. They're crispy, juicy, and oh, so perfectly seasoned! I'm not really a wing or drumstick kind of person, but these birds are meaty! The market also sells fried jojo potatoes, and they offer homemade barbecue sauce that compliments the comfort food nicely. Don't forget to ask for the sauce... it's a must! The market sells their chicken and jojos from a heated case just as visitors enter the store, but don't worry, the food doesn't sit very long. The staff are prepared with tin baking pans for some of the to-go orders, with folks ordering 20, 30, 40 pieces at a time! Apparently the store institutes a 20-piece maximum on busy nights, these wings are that popular. Keisha and Lizzy were working the counter both times my husband and I visited, and the second time we came in they greeted us like we were longtime customers! Both of them seem like happy and friendly people who enjoy serving their customers. If you visit, tell them Nico and Mark sent you! A final word of advice: Make sure you grab something cold and refreshing to drink before you leave. Unless you put these wings in the trunk of your car, you won't be able to stop yourself from sneaking a few bites on the way home. The chicken is just that good!

This. This is fried chicken. None of that extra "fusion new sauce you gotta try". This is straight up fried chicken. Sold in a market store. The service is no funny business, you have a sign that says what you can order, you order you pay and you're outta there with the best fried chicken in Portland. And cheap too! The chicken is nicely fried and usually the wedge fries are just filler. But no their "jojo's" are just as delicious as the chicken itself self. Do yourself a favor. And try it here.

I visit Portland monthly and this time, craving fried chicken, I tried Alberta Market. It didn't disappoint--simple and delicious, just like my Aunt Lillian's. Paired with hot sauce and white bread, it was finger-licking good. The crispy Jooju potato wedges were perfect too. Service was phenomenal; the staff, including a new hire, were all super kind. Definitely coming back!

When you just want a good wing, no sauce, no frills, this is THE SPOT. IN high school, this place was called Jack's, and they were known for their wings and jojos back then. It's officially Alberta market, but the wings & jojos still reign supreme! (Sorry Popeyes!)

I'm still amazed how a convenience store is known for chicken wings. Don't show up on superbowl Sunday

Alberta Street Market for those that grew up in the hood sells Jacks Crack chicken. They seek the best fried chicken wings Westside of the Mississippi. I kid you not. You have to try to believe it. I remember when I first tried their fried chicken. I bought a couple of wings. The next thing you know I was buying a pan of chicken. Amazing!!!?

Let's start with the store itself. Unassuming corner store. Why would I stop? In the past, I haven't until a friend told us about the food here. Specifically, the fried chicken wings and legs. OMG!!!! Ok, I am a fried chicken fan and a self-proclaimed fried chicken snob. Yes, I mean, if you asked me what my last meal would be, fried chicken would be the key ingredient on the final menu. Well, this fried chicken isn't my last meal (we will leave that to Ad Hoc by Thomas Keller in Yountville, CA), but if you are looking for an excellent, crispy, fresh, traditionally fried chicken wing here in Portland, please do not look any further!! This is your drive home, I don't want to cook, I've been out and need a fried snack or I am just craving a good old fashion crispy fried leg kind of place. The folks who work the market are nice, welcoming and aim to ensure you are satisfied with your meal. A wam hello, smile and prompt service. Word of advice, don't stop by too late in the day or they may be sold out. Trust me. One this one, I will not steer you the wrong way.

These wings right here! If you've never had them, do yourself a favor and go! They're so crispy, without the thick scratchy breading. It's a huge bang for your buck. I recall getting one of the sets with wings and jojos and they threw in a bonus wing or 2. It felt like a never ending bag. Eat these fresh. Did my sister and I cross the street and debate on eating these on the church steps? Yes.. because her car was half a block away and we couldn't resist. The people who work here are friendly, but you can tell, they're trying to get you in and out as fast as possible. Love this place!

This unassuming convenience store is literally across the street from Carioca bowls for you meat eating heathens (like me) the wings are pretty good! Thanks for the recommendation Jenny & Kent! 4 pieces of wings with mojos for 10 bucks 5 drumsticks for 6 bucks Not too shabby and pretty filling! They've got everything of convenience that one would expect and it's clean!