I went to the Burnet Road location. I got the best vegetarian barbeque chicken sandwich ever! Since I hadn't been there before I also got the walnut cranberry salad, brownie, and butter cake! The huge salad was wonderful, the brownie so chocolaty and the butter cake was amazing. I was glad to see they had mac and cheese without bacon so got that as well. I needed a less expensive version of the out-of-this-world fried chicken at Beer Plant, and this will do nicely. I was able to eat 4 meals over 2 days for around $30. read more

Reaaly great. Not greasy at all! All chicken tenders. Never any scary fatty bits Excellent list of sauces to choose from. A reg. Go-to for us!!!! Highly rec!! read more

Over all great chicken and taste, bartender/person taking orders during mid day shift was a little rude. Spicy chicken wasn't spicy but over all a nice spot for some drunk food and great sauces!! Definitely worth a stop. read more

I would give them no stars if possible, it was not run very well, I watched a bartender have multiple guest come in for togo's as well as coming in to dine in, I watched 3 managers talk in the back corner as the bartender do everything and then they went to the upstairs and did not see a manager for over 45 minutes in either of the two bars. It's not too busy but to see them not acknowledge or speak to a guest is not okay. They did not check on anyone and when one went to the bar I was at they were on the phone and didn't acknowledge anyone. The bartender was a amazing and kept a good attitude but if this is how they trat their staff they do not deserve any business. You may have to wait longer especially during weekdays to receive food because they do not look to make you,the patron, their priority. They made it clear the people spending money is not important to their business. read more

Came here for lunch on a Sunday around 1pm, and we were easily able to get a table for 9 people. This is a bar/restaurant on 6th street so its a lot more crowded at night, but lunch time was perfect when it comes to seating. I ordered the happy chick which came with 3 chicken tenders (I got the spicy, but there is a mild version), fries, 1 choice of sauce (I got the avocado poblano sauce), and cornbread. The chicken is very crispy with a good kick to it, the fries have this cool batter on them that make them crispy with a slight sweetness to them, the avocado poblano sauce was creamy and it made me want more sauce cause they give it to you in a small container, and the cornbread was just ok. My main complaint was that I wanted more chicken, and less of everything else. Although everything tasted very good, and I would definitely come back. read more

Walked in hoping for a quick bite. The server was slow to show up at our table, then when we asked for just 1 minute to decide on food, she disappeared for 10. The place was empty, so it should have been fast. We ended up leaving and just putting cash on the table for the drinks. Also, the noise was completely rediculous. It sounded like there was a full rave going on upstairs that was shaking the ceiling. Unacceptable for 3:30 in the afternoon. The bass was so loud that it hurt our ears. Would not recommend. read more

The regular is an overly generous portion of well breaded chicken fingers with delicious Mac and Cheese and very good creamed corn. Spicy version isn't really hot so don't panic. Fabulous service that day too. read more

Quick service. Clean establishment. Friendly staff. Delicious and large tenders. Fries were dusted with brown sugar twist which was yummy.

Oh man, the chicken was so crispy and yummy! And their corn and mac & cheese hit the spot!

So.... after witnessing many from my office bringing back to go food from Happy Chicks, I figure I'd give it a try. I ended up with the 5 piece tenders + 3 sides (mash potatoes, corn, and fries). While the sides were decent to good, I was extremely disappointed in the tenders which were overly breaded and tasteless. The sauces were also very underwhelming. If Tumble 22 wasn't a good walk away, that would be my chicken spot. Outside of the food, I was greeted by a friendly young lady. Clothes were a bit revealing, a bit towards the gothic side. No points taken off here (the straight man in me), but the whole concept didn't seem to mesh. Anyway, I don't plan on being a return customer and will scooter my way to Tumble 22 going forth. P.S. If you're wondering why so many in my office got food from here, it was because of the $5 off promo they were running. read more

The rudest staff, even the manager. Do not go here and do not give them your business. Have never felt more overseen.

Happy Chicks was so delicious! We ordered catering for an office lunch and it was amazing. The staff took great care of us (big thank you to Lance and the Catering Manager)! The food was fresh, hot, and so tasty. My coworkers had nothing but compliments during the whole meal. Thanks so much, Happy Chicks! read more

This place is amazing. We stopped in after an art show and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The food was excellent but the service really stood out, especially compared to some of the other food options in the area... Where they seem to specifically hire for the most F YOU personalities (although working on 6th, that's no surprise. What was a surprise was how Happy Chicks took care of us from start to finish, and Amber (manager?) was amazing and came over to personally check on us. Highly recommend. read more

Ordered happy chicks on doordash & got the classic chick with honey mustard and garlic ranch, it also comes with bacon Mac & cheese and creamed corn and fries. My boyfriend got the same but with buttermilk ranch and bbq. Our favorite sauces were the honey mustard, buttermilk ranch & the bbq. The chicken was super crunchy! Which I was surprised since it was a doordash order but it was way crunchier than the canes chicken we ordered previously. The fries were crunchy and flavorful, it reminded me of Popeyes fries. The creamed corn was something new for me, it was sweet & savory. I actually preferred the creamed corn over the Mac & cheese which was a bit flavorless. Would definitely order again! read more

Happy Chicks - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good tenders, good sauces, straightforward experience. Your best bet is to find a seat at the bar where a bartender is never too far out of request range. If you find yourself at a table top, this won't be so easy. The tenders are definitely on the heavier side when it comes to breading. They aren't as well spiced either. However, they have a great crunch and the breading stays on (very important when you're eating and watching TV). The spicy ones have a kick, but again not much in flavor. The sauces definitely fix this. I recommend getting the garlic ranch sauce. 4 stars because you know exactly what to expect every single time--good tenders, good sauces, and a straightforward experience. read more

It was my 1st time in Austin & 1st stop to grab a bite. One thing I can say is it started the trip on the wrong foot. I paid $20 for 4 strips, mac & cheese, fries, & some corn soup.. Chicken taste as if the jus dipped in bread crumbs, egg wash, & flour w zero seasoning & fries came out as if they'd been sitting in the window. If you want some chicken strips jus save $7 & get you Caniac combo from Raising Canes, you'll actually satisfy your stomach eating there than Happy Chicks. read more

Sorry folks, I must disagree. This is not a 5 star joint. Maybe because I do not eat a lot of fried chicken, I missed something? I get that it's more of a bar than an actual restaurant. The staff appeared to consist entirely of women in low-cut tank tops and Daisy Dukes. Meh. Chicken was OK. Average. Not anything special. Corn bread was awful. Sauces, which everyone raves about, were meh. Just not my kind of place... your mileage may vary. read more

Best food we have had yet in Austin! And right on 6th!! They know what they do well and MAN do they do it! Our favorite item was the creamed corn! Wow! Mac and cheese is excellent. We liked the raspberry chipotle sauce and avocado poblano sauces. The music is excellent too. Do yourself a favor and go here. You will not be disappointed! read more

Ugh I have tried this place like 3 more times. To-go: something is always forgotten- sucks to walk back to work and finding out you have no dipping sauce. dine-in: does it really take 35 mins to make chicken tenders? Eat here if you have all the time in the world...the bartenders are nice but just really aloof. They will not check on you at all. Tenders are good but I always have a bad experience - not referring this place anymore. read more

This is where Bikini's used to be on dirty 6th. Its a very small place. *disclaimer* I have never personally eaten inside the place. I've always gotten favor to my work. Chicken not greasy at all! How dare they not make my food not greasy?!?! I don't lick my fingers half as much. I do go full out preschool cool with them though. Take some of that mac n cheese, put it on the strip, eat the strip, taste the chicken with cheese, feel the chicken with cheese! Or dip it in one of the the other many delicious sauces they have...I guess thats okay too. read more

Great spot under The Parish on 6th. Small, but runs efficiently. Great selection of drinks and beers. I didn't try the chicken, vegetarian/vegan spectrum here, but the cornbread and fries were legit. I had a great conversation about dogs and relationships with the bartender. I have been in service industry and enjoy small banter with staff. I'll make an effort to stop in before catching a show at the Parish. read more

Wonderful food Juicy chicken tenders, the Mac and cheese to die for. Excellent service The server asked what kind of sauce I told her idk, she said I gotcha and boy the sauce was just right ;) read more

Great chicken, the corn was meh. Sauces runny and the service was a bit slow. The macaroni was just ok. One of the staff keeps a notepad in her butt...for whatever thats worth. read more

YUM. Went here for date night (don't judge) and scored ourselves some cold beer* and some very tasty chicken strips. In case this is the only review you read, note this is a bar on 6th. As in, don't take your kids here (too bad though, cuz they would get down on these strips). Quality of chicken is perfect, and we liked every sauce we tried (might as well try several the first time you go). Oh, and get the spicy version (more flavor) of strips. Fries were excellent - probably beer battered - and extra good when dipped in sauce. Mac n cheese was just ok, but don't bother when strips and fries are so good. Our servers were our bartenders: a pair of attentive and adorable co-eds (also roommates) who we didn't mind staring at while we ate (though there's also multiple tvs). *I also had a rose in a can that I would have again. read more

Just what my tummy needed. Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, french fries. Grace customer service with a smile and old school Rick James Super Freak read more

Happy Chicks - Awyin Austin - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Happy Chicks is another gem on dirty 6th. It's also newish, so that's always a plus. Went on a Thursday night with friends to start the night out with some juicy tenders. From the photos, I knew we had to come here. They. Looked. Amazing. Also: They. Tasted. Amazing. I ordered the Happy Chick with avocado poblano ranch dipping sauce and it came with three tenders, jalapeño corn bread, and the best fries I've ever had. The chicken was juicy, delicious, hot, and filling. The corn bread was obviously made from scratch and was phenomenal, and the fries have a chipotle and cinnamon seasoning that blows your taste buds' minds. Omg. They have daily drink specials, an area to dine upstairs and downstairs, lots of giant TVs to watch the game and a great staff! I can't wait to go back! read more

I haven't written a Yelp review in ages but I just HAD to give this place a pat on the back. I've had good Chicken Tenders, I've had bad, I've had horrible. These are, hands down, the absolute BEST Chicken Tenders I've ever had in my LIFE! Bar NONE. Nothing I've ever had even approaches. You may think I exaggerate but try 'em and YOU be the judge. FIVE STARS! As GREAT a Chicken Tender as you will find...EVER. The chicken itself is almost other-worldly tender, I've never eaten a Chicken Tender you could literally cut with a spoon, but they really ARE that tender. (Of course, silly, you don't eat Tenders with a spoon, jus sayin'...) The breading is a thing of beauty. I asked what it was but I didn't get an answer; maybe it's a secret (I thought it might be Panko, but no). Ultra-crisp, light and delicate, perfectly golden brown. They have a wide variety of house-made dipping sauces; I had the Raspberry Chipotle Ranch. The one negative thing I'd say is that the basic "Happy Chick" size meal comes with only ONE container of sauce, just enough for the three Tenders that size comes with. But for a guy who likes to dip his fries too, it's not enough. Want another one? 79 CENTS!! I opted to get another one, but wasn't really happy about the price. Am I cheap? Yes, so maybe that wouldn't bother you. And that's a pretty minor complaint, I'll admit. Guys, please consider maybe 25 cents, not nearly a DOLLAR for one more measly container, OK? Generous helping of tasty fries. Don't make the mistake I did, and salt 'em before tasting. They come perfectly salted. I rarely give a full FIVE STARS to a place, upon dining there only once but in this case, once is all I need. Based solely on the FOOD, I'd highly recommend Happy Chicks. larrythediner read more

The place is neat and clean. The staff was super chill and friendly. The food was fresh, delicious, and not half-assed. They used actual seasoning not bland like that nasty raising canes (don't know what people see in that place but whatevz).Will be back again for sure! read more

Happy Chicks - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Both of the times I went the chicken was cold! I had even brought a big group in the second time I went because they raved about it and asked me to give it a second shot so I did and it still was disappointing. read more

I went to Happy Chicks and wasn't expecting very much, but honestly went out kind of shocked and satisfied! The vegan chicken strips were spot on and the pineapple sweet and sour dipping sauce was fantastic, and Karli was very outgoing and fun! She made our day! We will be back ~ read more

I ordered 3 strips of chicken and a side along with a Lone Star. I'd say I walked away satisfied. The chicken was freshly fried and the service was great. Their music selection was also spot on, playing a little bit of everything from popular indie musicians. All in all, a perfect way to spend an evening. read more

Beyond impressed! After getting to Austin pretty late we took a chance and ordered Happy Chicks to be delivered to our hotel. The chicken, mac and cheese, corn and french fries were so good! Honestly some of the best chicken tenders we've ever had.. so we just had to write a review. Looking forward to our next chance to have it! read more

We were really excited to try this place...Finally...We just dont get down town enough living in Manor. HC didnt disappoint at all. Place is smaller then it looks from the outside, kinda of secluded down a small hallway, which is nice because it keeps out the street noise. Service was great, super friendly. The line of custom made sauces is great, and was happy to Not see the same type of sauce the "Fast" food guys carry. Wife had the Little Chick and myself the Classic Chick, figuring the wife could share my extra goodies that came with mine. Sauces this round were Queso, Honey Mustard and Avocado Poblano. Everything came out Hot and Fresh. Queso was good, wife's thoughts??.. you guys should make a Queso Fries, well because the Fries were amazing. Seasoning was really good. Honey Mustard stood out for me. Corn bread was moist, Mac and Cheese was creamy and stayed that way...have had to many just clump up when cooling down. Star of the Dish were the Tenders. Breading had great taste and texture, and the bird itself was super tender..We both left stuffed, and will stick to this place for our Tender fix...along with great food, service and atmosphere...I feel the pricing is fair for a 6th ST location. Our only concern??...We both ordered the Spicy Tenders, and although both of ours were good...There was No Spicy Goodness at all, making us think either our spicy taste buds have finally died out, or there were just regular Tenders..But this wont stop up from coming back...Thanks for the great time HC!!..See you soon!! read more

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Service is great. You order from your phone at your table and it's brought out to you quickly. Beers are COLD. Food is delicious.

I was pleasantly surprised with Happy Chicks. After a snafu over the phone in which I was confused, thinking they delivered, I decided to take a short walk from my hotel down to the establishment to see it in person because, well, dangit I needed my chicken tender fix. The place wasn't all that big, as it comprised of a bar in the center of a large room with a kitchen in the back. Happy Chicks sells one thing that comes in different sizes: chicken tenders. They also offer sides, but the main difference between their items is how many tenders you get. Since I GO HARD ALL THE TIME I got the jumbo box, and it came with mac and cheese, fries, and jalapeno cornbread. The tenders were dang near perfect. They had a crunch that was satisfying from the first bite to the last one you try not to acknowledge is the last of this delicious food from heaven. The fries were a cross between seasoned fries and traditional crinkle fries. The jalapeno cornbread though... I could have gotten a room with it, y'all. The staff inside were very talkative and helpful - even after I called and made things super awkward with the delivery stuff. They stayed engaged and really helped make the experience fun. Finally, I was able to try their gravy and BBQ sauce. It reminded me of back in the good old days where everything was served with gravy in the south and people basically lived with it in IVs tapping that sweet, sweet goodness into their veins. This was a good diamond in the rough, and you won't regret cutting your chops here with some chicken and a darn good beer. read more

Nothing to really rave about! Mediocre food with slow service and not the best health practices during this covid time. Girl said she didn't know how to take my card over the phone so I had to come in. When I did go in, I person had on a mask, the other did not and the were both behind the counter. Also, the was no protective barrier between the worker and customer. If health department was in, they would've probably been written up. Will definitely not return!!! read more

Great chicken! This is a dive / sports bar with really nice food. I went here during SXSW and it was nice that it is a little but set back from the main Street which can get a little bit crazy. read more

I went there because of its high ratings but were a bit disappointed. I don't have high standard for fried chicken. The only thing I ask for is that they marinate the chicken well. But the fried chicken at Happy Chicks tasted blend. It honestly tasted just a lil better than what I can get at a college dining hall. The fried chicken is freshly fried and very crunchy tho, i will give it that. But I prob will never visit again read more

This is an easy, no-frills alternative to Gus's if you want fried chicken downtown. The tenders and mac n cheese are so good, and everything comes out hot and fresh. Also, we've never had to wait to get seats and order directly from the bar. That beats the super slow service and crowds at Gus's any day. For chicken tenders specifically, Tumble 22 on W. 6th is actually better, but Happy Chicks wins based on its side dishes, since Tumble 22 doesn't have any hot sides. The only downside to Happy Chicks is the windowless bar atmosphere, which reminds you you're on Dirty Sixth. But if that doesn't bother you, it's nearly perfect. read more

We stumbled across this place on ACCIDENT and I'm so glad we did! The food was hot, fresh and delicious. The service was great! I would definitely go back when we visit Austin again. read more

Happy Chicks - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas