At some of New Jersey’s flea markets, you can spend all day browsing the aisles and barely scratch the surface. That’s definitely the case for the Columbus Farmers Market and Flea World, a sprawling building in rural central New Jersey. But after spending all that time browsing, you’re probably getting hungry. Most flea markets have some food options – but you’ve never seen anything like this. Hiding in Building 5, you’ll find the Chicken Coop, a humble stall that serves the best fried chicken in New Jersey – along with a few surprising dishes you can only find here. It’s enough to make you want to come back here week after week for some fried chicken and the famous JoJos – and you’ll find more than enough unique items to make it worth the trip!
A visit to the Columbus Farmers Market and Flea World means a full day of exploring its many sprawling buildings.
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The massive market features a produce store, fresh meat and seafood, and hundreds of vendors offering everything from essentials to quirky finds.
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Countless local vendors sell their wares here, including a huge selection of pickles and olives.
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As you browse the aisles, you’ll find unique items and decorations celebrating the past and present. Do you see your own personal “Leg Lamp” in here?
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For those wandering building 5, many are lucky enough to encounter The Chicken Coop, a tiny stall serving up phenomenal fried chicken and southern-style treats.
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The chicken is almost impossibly crisp, its crust and skin dusted with a secret mix of herbs and spices that put the Colonel to shame.
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Fries? Potato wedges? The famous Jojos are somewhere in between - quartered potatoes battered and deep-fried with the same amazing spice mixture as the chicken.
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Beanie weenies might bring back memories of school lunch, but the smoky kielbasa used in this version kicks it up a flavor notch or ten.
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The perfect way to end your meal is with a portion of the Coop’s famous baked apples - flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
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Have you been to the Chicken Coop at the Columbus Farmers Market and Flea World? Tell us about your trip, and tell us your pick for the best fried chicken in New Jersey in the comments section. Suppose you want to experience this food for yourself. In that case, you can visit the Chicken Coop on its website and Facebook page, and you can learn all about the massive building it’s housed in by visiting the Columbus Farmers Market and Flea World website and Facebook page. For another epic flea market in New Jersey, don’t forget this long-time destination.
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Address: Columbus Farmers Market, 2919 US-206, Columbus, NJ 08022, USAAddress: Richard’s Chicken Coop, 2919 US-206 #506, Columbus, NJ 08022, USA
