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    Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    4.5 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 11:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Whole Wings Plate

    My wife and I visited Hattie B's at the Nashville West location for a late lunch on aMonday earlier this month. I ordered the leg quarter with double fries at the mild heat level. As I've gotten older, I've become more sensitive to spicy food, but I found the "mild" to have almost no heat at all. More importantly, the spice seemed to be the only seasoning on the chicken. My wife ordered the three-wing combo, also with double fries, and her chicken was completely lacking in flavor at the mild spice level. We both agreed that if the chicken were seasoned as well as the fries, it would easily be among the best fried chicken in thecity. I've heard the criticisms people make about Hattie B's over the years, and after this visit, I have to admit I understand them. Having been fortunate enough to eat at the original Prince's Chicken and the legendary Knockout Wings, I know what truly great Nashvillehot chicken can taste like--and this wasn't it. For tourists, Hattie B's may check all the boxes. But for longtime Nashville food lovers, it's hard to recommend based on flavor alone. That said, not everything was disappointing. The staff was friendly, the service was fast, the fries were hot, crispy, and well-seasoned, and the prices were reasonable. Those were the highlights of an otherwise underwhelming visit.

    Sharon E.

    The chicken here is incredibly juicy but packs a serious punch. I usually pride myself on my heat tolerance, but the Habanero Damn Hot sandwich is the real deal--halfway through, I could actually feel the fumes! It's so tasty, though, that you just can't stop eating. Honestly, this place has ruined Chick-fil-A for me, especially since Hattie B's offers those customizable spice levels. We definitely need more locations in Georgia! I wonder what the ghost pepper sandwich is like lmao!!! Looking forward to that day!!! Plenty of parking and the wait time was very reasonable.

    Whole Wings Plate, damn hot, with Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw, Pimento Mac & Cheese and Crinkle-Cut French Fries
    Vanessa D.

    Listen, I went to Hattie B's for that "machine hot" chicken and boy, did I get exactly what I asked for. I ordered the whole wing plate at the "Damn Hot" level. Big mistake. Huge. When I tell you I was fighting for my actual soul in the restaurant... I've never been more humbled. My entire face was leaking. Eyes? Streaming. Nose? Running. Dignity? Non-existent. I should have been legally barred from eating this in public; I looked like a transition state between a human and a puddle. The Breakdown: * THE CHICKEN: Crispy? Yes. Delicious? From what I can remember through the hallucinations, yes. But I spent 20 minutes in a life-or-death struggle. I want to enjoy my food, not negotiate with it for my survival. * THE SIDES: The Pimento Mac & Cheese is the truth--you can actually taste the pimento. The slaw was really good, though it could've been creamier to help extinguish the fire in my mouth. I'd get that over the mac n cheese. * THE FRIES: A complete flop. Soggy, tasteless, and failed to show up for work despite being seasoned. * THE SAUCES: The Nashville Comeback Sauce is yummy. The Honey Mustard is a close second. The Blue Cheese, however, was a swing and a miss. I chugged water like I'd just spent forty days in the desert. It wasn't a beverage; it was a lifeline. I'll be back, but I'm demoting myself to a spice level that doesn't require a written will.

    Medium Hot Chicken Sandwich with Pimento Mac & Cheese.
    Cindy Z.

    Hattie B's has become so popular, but it's still a must have when in Nashville. Luckily this location was near where I was staying, so I placed an online pick up order and drove over. It was ready in 10 minutes and pick up was super quick and easy. Definitely do this even if you're dining in as there's always a long line to order here. I ordered a Medium Hot Fried Chicken with Pimento Mac & Cheese ($12). Everything was packaged and labeled so nicely. I do wish they gave a bit more cole slaw for the sandwich, but still good. I did eat this sandwich in a side by side comparison with Pepperfire and I have to admit that I found Hattie B's to be a bit more dry, small, and less flavorful. Despite that, I still think it's a great hot chicken sandwich if I had it alone. But the real star here is their fried chicken and mac & cheese. The mac and cheese is so cheesy and creamy, especially perfect with the sandwich. Although I didn't order it this time, I definitely recommend their fried wings --so crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Hattie B's is a must when in Nashville, nuff said. Luckily, they've got a number of locations throughout the city including the airport for you to enjoy.

    Elissa H.

    Excellent food & service at Hattie B's! And this location has a large convenient parking lot too. An amazing Nashville hot chicken experience. Medium spice was perfect, and the chicken was very tender and flavorful. The sides and sauces went well with the fried chicken, and the desserts were a great sweet treat! Everyone was very friendly and asked how we liked the food & if we needed anything. Loved they have a dog-friendly patio too!

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    Diana S.

    Love Hattie B chicken. Order at the counter and they will deliver your food to your table with the number assigned. Usually do hot but this time I got the medium heat. It was good without the sweating. Open seating area. And outside are nice.

    Medium tenders with greens, Side Of Pimento Mac & Cheese, and peach Seasonal Cobbler
    Ali D.

    What went well: the sides. Good gosh. Every side item we tried was phenomenal! The red potato salad is GLORIOUS. And so was the pimento mac & cheese! My sister loved the greens and we both gobbled down the peach cobbler. I found it disingenuous for the medium hot chicken to have a one flame rating on their menu when it was really too hot to enjoy. Medium is also touted as their most popular which makes it seem like a house favorite and almost like a starting point. I like spicy foods and this one was too hot for me to enjoy. So EVEN IF YOU ENJOY MODERATE SPICE LEVELS-- maybe start lower than you think you need here. We wasted so much chicken and money here because of that. If it wasn't for that, then I would have absolutely been able to rate this higher. Also: their ranch is prepackaged which was a big disappointment. If you like chicken then you know how important a good house made ranch is. We enjoyed the seating here -- lots of indoor/outdoor options with or without direct sunlight and I loved that. The staff here were kind and friendly. They serve Coke products so you know I love that with a refill station to help yourself. Double love! All in all, would come back for the sides alone.

    Fried 3 Tenders Plate
    Bianna M.

    Delicious chicken, fries, and coleslaw, all super fresh and delicious and I will be dreaming of it for sure. Sweet staff as well! Thank you very much!

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    Freddy D.

    Parking is hard to come by because the place is so popular. The line moved quick and the workers were all cordial and welcoming. Everything was very clean. We had chicken tenders and a chicken sandwich. They were all good quality and spicy to a degree. The sides were phenomenal. The grits with bacon were delicious, and the collared greens were fresh and tasty. It was $35 for lunch for 2. Not exactly inexpensive

    Barbara C.

    NOTHING beats Hattie B's Hot Chicken. THIS is the REAL Nashville hot chicken. The quality is always on point. The chicken is perfectly crispy and seasoned. The slaw and comeback sauce are perfection. The fries and fried pickles are fantastic and crisp. The banana pudding is to die for! Don't miss this gem. It's a have-to when you're in the area!

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    Dwayne A.

    This is the best Nashville hot chicken I've ever eaten, number 1 parking is free, where as downtown location parking on the street is impossible and parking garages and lots have no attendant, so when using your phone to pay can be a nightmare. However I digress, I stumble on to this particular location 6 years ago and I swear I couldn't wait to return here to get my fix of chicken. The service is friendly and the place is very clean. I got the 1/4 bird medium heat pimento Mac and cheese and cheddar grits, the food was just as tasty as when I tried it the first time. I highly recommend this Hattie B's. You won't be disappointed. I Truly wish I could put this restaurant in my pocket and take it back to New York, no one does hot chicken like Hattie B's.

    Chicken strips with crinkle fries
    Dave L.

    This is my favorite location; mostly because it is the first I visited. Not a fancy building, located on a busy street and rudimentary seating. Perfect, because I came for the hot chicken. If you want something other than chicken, you probably want to try some other place. Hattie B's does chicken: strips, sandwiches and birds. They have a selection of sauces to make you taste buds kick into overdrive. While I get the "hot", I think it is simply that, not excessive and not anything less. Great flavor to whatever bird strikes your fancy. Hattie B's also has a nice selection of appetizers, desserts and drinks. The pimento mac and cheese is good and the fries are always hot and crispy. On my last visit, I had an adult Icee. Get a buzz and an ice cream headache in the same cup. To me, this is a must stop in Nashville. Other places imitate "Nashville" chicken, this is the real deal. Check out this location and skip the downtown lines!

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    Sheila L.

    Wow! Medium heat was great!! Made my nose run! definitely great hot chicken Tennessee style! My waiter Seth was just awesome and very attentive! He even suggested some in Austin, TX which I will be reviewing when I get there!! They played great music btw.. and it's set up like a chicken coop. Hehehehe loved it!! If you haven't been... GO!!

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    Ask the Community - Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    Do they have outside seating? We are traveling with a dog.

    Hattie B's has outside dining. Covered and uncovered.

    Serve Halal chicken?

    Nope

    Is there Wifi in there for customers to get emails?

    We do have Wifi for guests, yes. Enjoy your visit!

    The best time to go to avoid waiting?

    Our Charlotte Ave location is double the size of our Midtown/19th location and so does not have much of a line wait. During the week, it's typically less than 15 minutes. Weekends will see more volume but if you arrive 15 minutes before we open at… 

    Do they have high chairs?

    Yes we do. High chairs and booster seats. A server will be happy to assist you! Enjoy your visit!

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    I promised the staff I'd write a review…read more I preface saying I know nothing about hot chicken. This was my first time in Nashville and the only thing I knew I needed to eat was hot chicken. Given the weather was 10000 degrees, I wasn't thrilled about this, but you do it for the food. I had Hattie B. the day before, which was famous and solid, so I wasn't sure what to expect. As I entered, one thing struck me - the price. Why is everything so affordable? Could it be good at this price? As I pondered the menu, I saw multiple people waiting, or pre-order and walk in to pick up. All of these people looked local. Made me feel better. Eventually, due to stomach size, I ended up ordering a hot chicken tender and a fried catfish. Staff asked me how hot I'd like it, and I mentioned, as an Asian, I can generally do spicy. He took it as a challenge. I may have mentioned the chicken I had before which was good but for "hot" it wasn't hot. If you want to do a spicy challenge, THIS IS THE PLACE. The hot chicken was HOT. Like, melt your face off hot. But it was still flavorful and delicious. I'm not sure if its a Carolina Reaper or what, but the spicy was borderline painful when the chicken was still hot, then much more bareable when the meat cooled down. Like magic. The fried catfish was the best catfish I've had in my life. IN. MY. LIFE. Batter was crispy and perfectly fried. Fish was melt-in-your-mouth soft. NO muddy flavors. Absolutely amazing. This is one of those times that you can't fully trust the famous spots. Hattie B was great, but I'd come back here any day.

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