This was my first time trying Haven hot chicken and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered off the tablet and may have ordered a bit too much as I was going based of the pictures I was seeing. The food was a great portion size and well worth the price in my opinion. Parking is a little inconvenient depending on what time of day you decide to go but luckily we found a spot right in-front of the restaurant. We decided to dine in and it took about 25 minutes to get our food granted we did order 3 meals. I personally did not mind the wait however ordering for pick up would be much easier. Inside of the restaurant was nicely cleaned and well lit. The mural on the wall was a very nice touch. Would definitely comeback again and try something new! read more

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Rating: (4.8/5) My wife, daughter, and I recently tried Haven Hot Chicken in Middletown for the first time--and I've gotta say, this spot seriously impressed us. The freshness of the food was next-level. Everything we ordered looked amazing, tasted even better, and was clearly prepared with care. The entire vibe was clean, bright, and inviting--great lighting, friendly staff, and plenty of space to dine in if you're not taking it to go. Here's what we ordered: A tender for our daughter (perfect size for a toddler and not too spicy) A chicken sandwich for my wife and me to split (crispy, flavorful, just right) A tender slider for myself A large family order of fries (crispy, well-seasoned, great portion) The standout: Sweet Heat Mac & Cheese with Chicken That Sweet Heat Mac & Cheese? One of the best menu items I've had in a while. My only note is that it actually tasted better after cooling down a bit. When it's piping hot, the cheese is a little loose, but once it settles--it's magic. Rich, creamy, with a subtle kick of heat that ties everything together. Customer service was on point, and everything was ready quickly. Overall, I give it a strong 4.8/5--nearly perfect. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and craving some quality hot chicken. Tell 'em Darrell sent you. read more

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I ordered dinner with my family recently and had the French Toast Melt. I enjoyed the bread as it was lightly sweet, but unfortunately I had a bad piece of chicken. The chicken was too tough to chew that I ended up only eating some of the fried skin and threw the actual meat out. Everyone else enjoyed their meals - most of them got The Sandwich combo - and my daughter actually ate a lot of her Mac & Cheese and French Fries. Next time I'll skip the melt and try something else. read more

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Yum! Great food. I had the chicken wrap, side of Mac and cheese and tried a few of my friends' fries and pickles. Everything was delicious and fresh! The chicken was well cooked and had a lot of flavor. Looking forward to coming back and trying more on the menu. read more

Best Fried Chicken Sandwich I have ever had ! It comes perfectly boxed and plenty of napkins. You can get it mild spice to hot, the Cole slaw along with the pickles is perfect. Will be going again in the future. read more

Mary H was very pleasant and precise. A++++ customer service We ordered mild and medium tenders, as well as sliders. All was fresh and very delicious!! Clean, friendly workers, exceptional food In the area it's a must try read more

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I've come here twice so far. Came in for a quick bite and everything was delicious and quickly made. We ordered the mild tendie trio (with some spice) and added a tendie, more then enough food! A side of fries, a little on the salty side. I've also had the medium, which is definitely on the spicy side with the white cheddar Mac and cheese. Their chicken is halal, which is even better! read more

Tasty chicken here! Just be careful of the heat level you choose. Reminds me of down south hot chicken heat levels. So medium is pretty spicy to me. I visited the Downtown Middletown location it was easy to get in and out. read more

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Omg, so freaking good. We've been meaning to go to the OG Haven Hot Chicken but just never got there. We were delighted that they opened a location in Middletown. We had two sandwiches, one "hot" and one "haven hot". We also had an order of Mac + Cheese, fries and a side of pickles. Hot chicken sandwiches are an art form. You need the crisp, crunch, juice and spice. A delicate balance of all makes it delicious or too much of any of the above it becomes a disaster. Hot Haven has got it going on. Absolute perfection. The Mac and cheese is a delightful sidekick. I could take or leave the fries but that's just me. Everyone was super nice and food was ready at the time promised. Parking is kind of a pain but that's anywhere in Middletown. The dining area has about 8-10 tables if you want to stop in to eat there. We will be back, probably way too often. read more

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Hands down, the absolute best chicken around! So tender, no grease or fat, all white meat and so crunchy! . Sandwich goes perfectly with the sauce, coleslaw and pickles , not too much or too little. Delivery was quick and nothing got soggy in the travel, maintained its crispness!! read more

I've been wanting to try this place and my buddy convinced me to as we were working late one one night and it was one of a few options for something quick still open downtown. I got a chicken sandwich and banana pudding. I went for the medium or regular spicy and as advertised, it's hot. Very tasty, filling and though a little on the pricy side, it was a decent value. The banana pudding, not something I would normally order, tasted homemade it was so good. On my return trip I got the mac and cheese with sweet heat chicken. I may like it even more than the sandwich. I missed the pickles this time though. Service has been good here. Granted, I've only ever picked things up, but they were helpful cheery. Inside is like any fast food place, really but seemed clean and well lit. read more

Haven Hot Chicken is the best hot chicken I've had in CT. I'm thrilled that they opened a location in Middletown, and hoping they open one closer to Hartford soon. The chicken is juicy and flavorful. The menu has lots of variety. I went with the tender sandwich with medium spice, and the spice level was perfect. We also had the fuego fries with all of the toppings. Speaking of toppings, their pickles are excellent, as is their house sauce! I'm looking forward to going back soon to try some more items. The banana pudding looked great. The service was helpful and friendly too. I cant wait to return!! read more

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Awesome spot on main street middletown that has my friend group and I constantly coming back for me! Chicken and waffles, chicken sandwich or just the tenders alone, spicy or regular, ots been our go to on the weekends as we wander main street middletown sampling all the food and drinks. Great deal for your dollar and always leaves me feeling full unlike so many other options you try. Hope to try some of the other locations in the year ahead read more

This place is only a couple of weeks old at the time of my post, and has been the talk of the town... not necessarily in the best way. The first thing I have heard from everyone is about how expensive the place is. I wanted to try it out for myself, and see if it was worth the money. I got the "country" chicken sandwich, which is the non-spicy option. If the food was going to be pricey, I didn't want to maybe risk hating it all together if it ended up too spicy for me! So, now, the most important part... how was the food?! I ordered the sandwich, which gets a choice of a side and I chose the macaroni and cheese which I believe was an up charge and it came with a drink, plus an order of the banana pudding. That all came to about $27. A little pricey for a quick lunch. The sandwich had pickles and a slaw. The chicken wasn't dry, but it wasn't juicy either, and I'd say it was decently sized. There was no overwhelming or even distinctive seasoning or spices. The macaroni and cheese was cheesy, but like in a watery way, not a cheese drip kind of way. The banana pudding was pretty good, can't really mess that up. Overall... the food was very "OK." I'd rather spend the $5 on a similar type of sandwich over at Popeye's personally. read more

Haven Hot Chicken - Middletown - Country chicken sandwich, macaroni and cheese, banana pudding - Chicken Shop Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Ok yes it's as good as they say! The chicken was tender and juicy! I got the mild which was just that mild. I'm think I'd go up one level next time. I had the tenders with slaw. I didn't care for the slaw but i don't like celery seeds, but my husband LOVED it. It wasn't overly greasy and the breading was crispy and flavorful. Can't wait to try it again! read more

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I like extremely Spicy food, and the extremely spicy chicken sandwich was perfect. The spice flavor stayed within a long time that few foods can. Plus having a solid chchicken breast made it a substantial meal read more

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Waited over 25 minutes for food. People that placed orders after us with the same food and more in quantity got it first. We had to say something for our order to be done. The food itself was good so that is the redeeming star quality. The medium was just hot enough to be spicy but not uncomfortable. The slaw on THE Sandwich is an absolute must otherwise the sandwich is just kind of okay, but the vinegar from the slaw balances the whole sandwich nicely. I asked for my slaw on the side and scooped it with a fork before taking a bite of the sandwich. read more

A really solid sandwich for the price. A nice piece of chicken with crispy fries. I liked the sauce and all the toppings. The banana pudding was good, I couldn't find the bills wafers in the pudding, but still good. Service, was good when I picked up. I ordered online, which I wasn't happy about. My husband has allergies and I had questions. I understand why they want online, but they should have someone who can answer questions. I did takeout and will go back there again. A few tables, nothing special, but it worked for the type of place it is. read more

Newbie Alert!!! I live in the area and was in the mood for chicken. I ordered the triple combo with the tenders. I goofed and ordered the banana pudding instead of fries and the pudding. I called HHC and the gentleman explained how it works and offered me to come and get the fries anyway. Customer Service goes a LONG WAY!!! I will always remember that and refer folks just based on that. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the banana pudding was very good. I hate bananas (I know) but something about those Nilla wafers and pudding . Parking... well it is downtown Middletown so nuff said. Signage is perfect... easy to find. Service... Quick and easy Food... delicious read more

The chicken was nice and crispy. One of the items was got was the roulette-one tender of each heat level. None were overly hot. The Mac and cheese was creamy-that's it not a ton of flavor. We also got the family meal. In addition to more tenders and Mac and cheese there was a small thing of coleslaw and a thing of pickles. Some small portions of sauces completed the meal. Seemed expensive for some fried chicken tenders and small sides. read more

Haven Hot Chicken never fails to impress and this one in Middletown, CT, was no different! I dove into 'The Sandwich' with medium sauce, and it was bursting with flavor - just perfect. The chicken and waffles combo was a hit, hitting all the right notes of sweet and savory. A lot of places don't get chicken and waffles right but I will say that I would definitely get theirs again. The kale salad was all the deliciousness with a healthier twist. And that banana pudding? Oh man, it was out of this world! The vibe was laid-back, and the staff were really friendly. If you're after some top-notch hot chicken, this place is it. Five stars all the way! read more

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Excellent chicken sandwich! I am very picky and have high expectations because I cook so much myself. When you eat a chicken sandwich and it's still crispy after being wrapped up, that says something alone. read more

They mean it when they say hot. Very good, fresh food & friendly service. I got a mild but I think the sauce they used bumped it up to hot. There was a kick to the Mac & cheese too. No salt & pepper packets- would have liked that for the fries. Overall a good experience & we'd go back. Oh the sandwiches are huge. read more

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First time going. It's Alright. I order 2 tendies by dozen chicken one order with a side of Mac and cheese my daughter liked it. Not me, tasted like box mac and cheese. Not creamy, needed flavor. The other order was with side of creamy vinegar slaw with side of pickles. Didn't like the slaw, needed flavor and a bit dry, pickles were good. To be honest the tenders were huge, It's the same style of KFC BUT with steroids to plump them up. The customer services was good, it was clean. But the whole meal came up to $55 dollars OUCH! read more

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As a vegetarian, their not chicken nugs are soo good! My favorite cauliflower wings ever. They are breaded to perfection. I like to dip them in the Mac and cheese. read more

Food is excellent, service is helpful and friendly, Mary in the Middletown location is Next Level, go say HI and get some amazing chicken and Banana Puddin' !!! read more

Always delicious and on point. I ordered extra slaw on my chicken sandwich - it was BOMB!!!!

OK - I love this place, but the prices are a bit outrageous! That's the only complaint I have. The banana pudding is MY FAVORITE here and if you know me - I LOVE banana pudding so this is a huge compliment. The chicken and waffles is our go to but I wish the waffles were bigger in size. An extra waffle is $5 - that's annoying. The fries are great and part of my order every time, including the trio. The chicken is juicy, crispy and full of flavor. Their house ranch dip is really good. They keep everything clean and strict so if you need extra napkins or utensils, you have to go up and ask the staff. read more

Customer service was great. The person was friendly and walked me through any questions I had with the menus and what temperature grades meant. The food was delicious and tasted fresh. They made the order fresh and it was ready in a timely manner. read more

My experience here has changed my opinion of Haven Hot Chicken. I've reviewed another location a couple years ago and wasn't impressed. This time I was so impressed I maybeeee ate it two days in a row. I tried the Mac and cheese and kale salad (tried to be healthy ish for a minute). My husband got the chicken sandwich. All were very satisfying. I got the hot spice level for the Mac & cheese. It was very hot but the syrup cooled it down pleasantly but my husband was suffering with his hot sandwich. He then proceeded to get another hot sandwich and hot Mac and cheese the next day. He also suffered the next day but it's so good we have to do it. I decided to try the kale salad on a medium level but it was so hot I wondered if they'd accidentally made it hot! It was a good salad but I decided I still am not crazy about kale. The fries with the rob sauce are my favorite though. The sauce is addicting and with the crispy fries? I die of happiness! read more

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I was having an issue with a shop on same side of street but wasn't reimbursed the money I spent on a spent item. Anyways I was going the complete other direction towards home and pulled over looked for good take out near me and ordered the cheapest thing the slider meal to check out their chicken/food. After driving back, practically the same spot I had parked in but further away I walked 4 blocks(parked before Greens and package store) and was still cursing because the other store pissed me off(I think I'm going to review there next!!) My food was ready already and I was tended to add soon as I walked in. I asked about my fountain drink and the boy kindly rolls me my cup was in the bag and the tops were on the side of the machine. I then quickly remember, is there any ketchup in here? He very kindly said I'll go get you some. And I walked the 2 cold blocks +some to my car. When I got home my anger began to subside as I walked up to the 3rd floor. By the time I took my shoes off, hung up my purse and my keys I expected the worst. Cold greasy fries and chicken slider, the way my night was going. To my relief everything was delicious, even though it was on the colder side. For people who can't handle spice go with the least spicy, country I think it's called. I got the 2nd one up after a horrible experience with Wingstop, I ordered the 2nd from the hottest and that night I went hungry I ordered the 2nd one after the country and it had a pretty nice kick to it that shocked me for a hot minute. But it is called hot chicken for a reason I guess...... read more

Amazing food. Great service. Really great vibe. My new favorite food place. Got Haven spice chicken sandwich which is one step hotter than hot and it was delicious. I'm embarrassed for other chicken places. read more

I enjoyed the chicken sandwich combo. I selected the medium spice level which was hotter than I expected. I'll dial it down the next time I place an order. The chicken sandwich was a very generous portion with a nice balance of slaw and sauce in between a soft bun. The chicken was crunchy on the outside yet very moist inside. The fries were a very generous portion, seasoned well. It was easy to place an order, find a parking spot, and the order was ready right when I was informed it would be. Very smooth. I'll be back. Big fan now! read more

One of the best spots around to get an awesome chicken sandwich. I come here sometimes to order out during for lunch and it's perfect everytime! Even have the best cut fries to go with a crispy sandwich! read more

First time having Haven Hot Chicken and it was fire (literally). Service was fast and friendly. Amir was really great at explaining how to order and suggesting the sandwich combo - which was definitely the right choice. Sandwich was nice and spicy and really big for a "fast food" chicken sandwich. Banana pudding was tasty as well. Definitely will be back and may even try the super-hot sandwich (wish me luck) read more

I have had Haven Hot Chicken a few times now and each time I've had, I loved it. The service there is great and the Ambiance of the place as well. I will definitely come back here more. read more

Chicken was delicious. Hot and crispy. French Fries were fresh, and delicious. Mac and cheese was creamy. Forgot to order slaw. It was easy to order online and pickup was fast and smooth. read more

Great food, prompt service. Several were in my party, and all were happy. Recommend everything they have.

Great customer service friendly fast best chicken sandwich I ever had absolutely delicious

Would give the food a 5/10. Factor in the price and forget it. Way too pricey for chicken sandwiches. $75 for (3) people is crazy.