Today I took my daughter and folks out for coffee and treats. We do this pretty much every Friday. My dad and I like to try new coffee shops, my mom likes the different teas or Italian sodas, and my daughter likes the treats. It's a fun and easy way to get together and hang out. And, as added bonus, we usually go to a local diner here in Saint Louis for brunch, or lunch, called Morning Glory Diner. It's a nice spot on a cool street, and the food is absolutely delicious. And, it just so happens that one of their specials this month is a spicy chicken sandwich.

As you all know by now, I have been on the hunt for the best spicy chicken sandwich around. I deemed Popeye’s the best a few weeks back when I had theirs, and while I still think it is one of the best, the spicy chicken sandwich from Morning Glory Diner is like the fancy version of the Popeye’s sandwich. What separates Morning Glory’s sandwich from all the other spots I’ve had them is the quality. The chicken is better. So is the breading. The bun is better. And the condiments are light years ahead of any other spot.

Let’s start with the chicken. The breading on the chicken has the texture of cornmeal, which I’m a huge fan of. And the spice rub is wonderful. It’s more peppery than the other places, and I like that. I’m a big fan of pepper. The chicken itself was perfectly juicy and hot, just as it should be. The first bite was so hot I had smoke coming out of, not only the chicken, but my mouth. It was great. The bun was smaller than the other restaurants, and that’s good because it let the chicken and condiments shine. But don’t get me wrong, the bun was good. It was the perfect compliment to cool down the spiciness.

Now, the condiments. This chicken sandwich had the requisite tomato and pickles, but they felt much more fresh, and were very tasty. What made these condiments so much better, first of all the lettuce was field greens. I’m a big time advocate of field greens. They’re just better in my opinion. And there was a wonderful aioli on this sandwich that was better than any mayonnaise that the fast food places slather on their spicy chicken sandwiches. There was just enough aioli that you could taste it, but it wasn’t overpowering. That’s key to making a great spicy chicken sandwich. The aioli puts this sandwich at the top of my list.

Another thing that puts Morning Glory’s spicy chicken sandwich at the top, they have it. I had to go to Popeye’s multiple times before lucking out and getting one, and now, they’re apparently sold out again. I haven’t, and won’t, go to Chik Fil A anytime soon, but I bet they’re having a hard time keeping them in stock. And I’m sure, when people can’t get Chik Fil A or Popeye’s, they go to Wendy’s or Burger King or any other fast food place that may sell them, and are disappointed, or maybe even those spots are sold out. Morning Glory Diner doesn’t have that problem. They have a top of the line spicy chicken sandwich, at least for this month, that they won’t sell out of, or you won’t have to wait hours and hours to get.

This sandwich was spectacular. I will definitely go back this month to get it again. While I love Popeye’s and Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwiches, Morning Glory Diner’s is a much better quality, and better tasting sandwich. This diner is one of the best in Saint Louis, their breakfast, especially their sausage, is second to none, and the fact that they’re doing their own spicy chicken sandwich is another feather in their cap. Seriously, if you are craving a spicy chicken sandwich, go get one from Morning Glory Diner. You’ll be very happy you did.

Ty

Ty is the Pop Culture editor for SeedSing and the other host of the X Millennial Man Podcast. Ty has tackled burgers and chicken sandwiches. What’s next? Ty may get knee deep into the chicken tender wars.

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