July 11, 2025

Cellar 152’s Jamaican Jerk Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Tastemaker
March 4, 2023

Most of our stops to Cellar 152 in Elk Rapids involve grabbing a bottle from their impressive wine selection, but when time allows, we like to sit down and take it slow for lunch or dinner. And when we do, the Jamaican Jerk Crispy Chicken sandwich is always on the tab ($16). This sandwich favors flavor over spice; the buttery brioche and Swiss cheese balance the heat from the chicken and the jerk aioli, and pickled onion and bacon elevate the classic lettuce and tomato accompaniments. It’s a must-have for anyone who peruses menus for fried chicken. (Guilty as charged.) Chips or coleslaw come standard, but we recommend leveling up with a side of the Bacon Cheddar Tater Kegs ($3 with the sandwich), a specialty at the pub. Find Cellar 152 at—you guessed it—152 River Street in Elk Rapids. (231) 264-9000, cellar152.com

Trending

Meet the Karens

Every so often, Northern Express includes stories suggested by readers. This is one such story, and it came from Ada Takacs.… Read More >>

Summer Adventures Await: 22 Events Happening Up North This July

We all know about the big festivals happening around the North in high summer. So we skipped the obvious and dove into these… Read More >>

Sixty Years of Alpenfest

Sixty years—can you believe it?! This Alpenfest will be one for the books, and all the fun runs from July 8-12 in Gayl… Read More >>

Ice Storm Closures Linger

While the March ice storm can feel particularly far away when we’re in the midst of 80-degree temps, sunshine, and sum… Read More >>