I've lived in North Haven for 2.5 years and finally tried hot chicken for the first time at Haven Hot Chicken. I went with the mild sandwich, and it was very good! To me, it tasted like a perfect blend of Chick-fil-A and Popeyes--great texture with excellent crunch, and the chicken was moist and full of flavor. The fries were just okay; the crunchier ones were tasty, but they were mixed with some softer, less crispy pieces. The banana pudding was a nice treat too--definitely good. What really stood out was the exceptional staff. They were super friendly and even gave me some complimentary items since it was my first time trying hot chicken. That's fantastic customer service and great business! The only downsides: The place is very small, so don't plan on sitting down to eat if you're with more than one person (it's mostly takeout vibes). Also, the pricing feels expensive--the sandwich alone is $13.49, and adding the combo (with fries and a drink) bumps it up another $4.75. On the bright side, there are plenty of fries to share with someone else. Overall, I highly recommend it for the chicken and service, especially if you're craving Nashville-style hot chicken locally. read more

I've been wanting to try HHC for quite a while because I have a friend who raves about it. I finally placed an order online to give it a shot and I'm so glad I did! I ordered THE sandwich combo with mild spice, mac & cheese, and of course banana pudding for desert. My sandwich was so juicy, tender, and crunchy! It was perfectly topped with just the right amount of coleslaw, pickles and rob sauce. I got the mac & cheese without spice just to try it, and honestly wasn't impressed. While very creamy, the cheese left a funny after taste I didn't like. Now the banana pudding on the other hand, that was amazing! It reminded me of southern style banana pudding with hints of cinnamon. My husband picked up the order for me. It was ready quickly and the servers were very friendly from what he said. It's definitely a take out place, as there is very little seating. I will gladly order from here again because I'm already thinking about that chicken sandwich again! read more

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I just love the North Haven staff. Best of all locations i've been to so far. They make my day. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the fries are so tasty, served hot and crispy read more

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North Haven's location is my favorite. Staff is always friendly and the chicken is consistently delicious with an ample serving size. Sides and desserts like mac and cheese and banana pudding are also very tasty. read more

I originally only had good things to say. The chicken was delicious, juicy on the inside while crisp on the outside (perhaps better than Raising Cane's, and I ate it after driving an hour home!), the second-hottest sauce was hot enough to leave my mouth happy and the rest of me [censored due to gross content], and when I asked for extra pickles, they did not disappoint. I was ready to give them five stars and tell the whole world about how great they are. And then came the texts. Immediately, I got one saying my order is ready. Thanks, I appreciate that! When I get home, I find a three-question survey. Okay, cool. I work as a manager in the customer service industry. I know firsthand the value of customer feedback. I fill out the survey honestly and laud what they did right (which was basically everything). The next morning, I get an invitation to their rewards program. All right. No harm done. They don't have a location near me, but I'm out this way a lot. Let's do it. Two days later. Not one day later. TWO days later: I get a text asking me to answer six more questions about my chicken experience. We are now up to four texts, two emails (already unsubscribed), and now they want to ask me nine questions about two chicken tenders. I'm glad I didn't get a three-piece order, or I'd have 50% more questions to answer about "my chicken experience." Congratulations, Haven Hot Chicken. Your psychopathic marketing team has turned what would have been your biggest fan into a strong detractor. One manager to another: your manager should be fired for this. It's a shame, because I had originally given the food six stars out of five. So, if you eat here, good for you. Just give them false information. read more

Haven Hot Chicken - Text spam -- AFTER I did their survey! - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Everything was perfect. Free fries? Heck yeah! The amount of spicy heat that was delivered exceeded my expectations--couldn't have been more optimal. Upon entering, I was IMMEDIATELY greeted. Impressed by just this alone. My order was ready, drink tucked in there too in advance (thank you). Place is always super tidy, staff are well pulled-together, fully uniformed, and, nobody's just hanging around on their phones or whatever. They run such a tight ship, it's almost ridiculous! Killer outlet. Major props. read more

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But they need to bring the prices down 12 dollars for 2 chicken tenders is insane.they work on the prices it can b the best chicken. Food chain out but when you get 3 piece chicken from Popeyes, hard to go to haven hot? Prices ain't so haven hot should be called haven heist ! read more

Haven Hot Chicken has become one of my favorite places to go to get a spicy thrill. I love spicy food and I appreciate Haven Hot Chicken having vegetarian options so I can dive into the experience. The Not Chicken Sandwich, a crispy fried cauliflower steak sandwich is simply genius. Topped with slaw, garlic-full pickles and their Rob sauce and heat level choice. I have had Medium and Hot. They are not playing around when it comes to spice. The people I was with during my last visit got Country style which isn't spicy at all. They got The Sandwich and Tendie Trio. I do think ordering a combo gives you more bang for your buck. It comes with a can of soda and choice of side. I recommend either french fries, mac and cheese, or banana pudding. I normally opt for mac and cheese, but I got the Banana Puddin' my last visit. I heard rave reviews about the Banana Puddin' so I had to investigate the hype. It was delicious and don't sleep on it... Seriously. Layered with Vanilla pudding, Nilla wafers, slices of sweet banana, and a generous dollop of whipped cream. I really enjoyed the warm spices like cinnamon that played throughout. The one item on Haven Hot Chicken's menu I think you should skip is the Chicken and Waffles. My husband ordered this our very first time trying them and it wasn't worth it at all. Two tenders served with two small waffles. The waffles looked and tasted like the ones you buy at Costco. Now that you've been warned, stick to ordering the tendies and sandwiches! The service is always quick since it's designed for takeout. There are very few seats available to eat at the establishment. We always bring the food home. I love that there are more and more Haven Hot Chicken spots popping up, getting closer and closer to home. read more

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Heard lots of good things about Hot Haven Chicken, so came here after a Quinnipiac game. When we arrived, we found that it's really a to-go place, with 3 stools at a dirty counter. Since we didn't want to eat in our car, we left without ordering. Sadly, we still don't know if th food is any good. read more

Haven Hot Chicken is one of the best local adds. Consistent and flavorful chicken that is not oily and has great spice. My husband always leans towards mild and I order 3 on average and 4 when I want a kick. It doesn't overwhelm or take away from the food. The sides are solid and the place is always clean. The people have always been very kind and professional. Very glad to have one near! read more

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Best chicken place in ct. Real food. Just amazing. I could eat there everyday. It's all natural and consistently exceptional which is a rare thing read more

I had to come see for myself what the fuss about "Haven Hot Chicken" was all about and I'm so glad I did! It's the best hot chicken ...it's almost so close to the one I had in Nashville and have been dreaming about since. I'm so glad they have that right here in CT now. It's a quick service restaurant... good for takeout. I didn't see that they had any seating options though I read some reviews that they had limited seating for dine in. Know for their hot chicken..the spice rage is from country (no-heat) to haven(for the hot heads). The menu items include sandwiches, tenders, sliders, chicken and waffles and snacks like fries, garlic dill pickles, Mac and cheese... banana pudding. We had a single tendi (haven- which is the highest on the heat scale) it's a single jumbo tender on a slice of white bread (lol, you'll soon see why you need a slice of white bread) with garlic dill pickles. The chicken itself was cooked to perfection... crispy, juicy and tender... it was soooo... good! The heat level, honestly I could handle it (I am used to eating spicy food) ... Inspite of it I still felt the burning sensation all around my mouth ..for almost an hr after... so definitely use caution!! Don't forget to get the fries + rob sauce (yum)... you will thank me. P.S: they have vegetarian "not chicken" options as well... a ton of options!! Come check it out!! read more

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I love this new Haven Hot Chicken location! Easy access in, it's a beautiful new shop, great parking options too. I can confirm all the new menu items are beyond delicious, and the not chicken bites remain one of my faves. I love the mission behind the banana pudding, so make sure you get one when you visit! read more

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Good place to get some grub if the grub you are looking for is some breaded chicken, tenders or a chicken sandwich. Their menu isn't super huge, simply the basics. I tried their garlic parm sandwich which wasn't too bad but I believe their, "the chicken," was my preferred option. Good breading, juicy, thick. I wasn't big on their mac and cheese, but everything else was good. This place is super small and probably has 5 seats or less in the establishment as well but looks clean and they were efficient. This place has a sort of small parking lot, but it has always been doable when I've come for a bite. If you are into Starbucks, there's one right next to it. I would come back again if ever in the area. read more

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The food is consistently delicious & all the staff are so friendly. We've been eating here for years now & it's superior to every chicken place in the area. We also absolutely love that they were sponsors to North Haven Pride '25 ‍ read more

I finally got to try a pickup order for me and a coworker today. I ordered online and paid ahead so no delays when picking up. I waited a whole 60 seconds for my sandwich to be freshly prepared. I asked for everything on the side and it was. The entire order was correct and packaged with care. The place itself was clean and the staff were polite. I will definitely be going back read more

First and last visit. Chicken appeared old and dried out. Took a bite into it and it tasted bad. Smelled the chicken and it had gone bad. Should never have been served. read more

Food tastes fantastic! I usually get the tender slider combo! It's big enough for me and is more affordable than the regular chicken sandwich! My fries came out hot which made me happy as well. The app is really easy to use and I love that you can upgrade your Coca Cola products to a 20 ounce bottle for a small up charge! The North haven location staff does a great job! read more

Cooked to perfection, great portion sizes, and the chicken waffle combo was amaze balls. Sandwiches are fresh and Medium is DEF hotter than expected however great! read more

Only one word! DELISH!!! Keep the great quality and you will be putting all the chicken joints out of business! read more

Needed a little snack, and I decided to try this spot. I ordered the Tendie Slider. Jumbo tender , cole slaw, pickles, and Rob sauce on a toasted Martin's potatoe slider bun. I chose medium ( proper spicy), which was good, but I'd go up a level next time. I enjoyed the slider. I just wish it had more slaw on it. I barely tasted it. Also, the bun choice I wasn't a huge fan of because it ended up soggy. But it was a yummy snack. The fries were good as well. The prices are a bit high. Especially 3 dollars for a can of coke. The service was great. The staff were very friendly! read more

Haven Hot Chicken - Tendie slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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Really great to see Haven Hot Chicken expanding in CT, we appreciate that the chicken here is halal since there aren't many halal hot chicken places nearby. The North Haven location is clean and the staff is friendly. It's small inside and has some window seating, but definitely more of a takeout spot. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. The chicken sandwich was crispy and the tenders were great. I get the medium spice level which has a slight kick. Recommend getting extra Rob sauce if you go. read more

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Always enpointe. Just Go! A well oiled machine. Management is friendly and responsive. Grab the Cauliflower when available it is delicious. Banana pudding is a treat as well. read more

I have eaten at their newest location in North Haven twice. Food is extremely fresh. Chicken is very tasty. I have had the sandwich as well as the tenders trio country style (no spice). I have also ordered their Not Chicken Nugs, which is fried cauliflower. Also very good, but a bit too soft for me. I will definitely order them again to see if they were slightly over cooked the first time or if this is how they intend them to be. Their coleslaw is good. Their fries are excellent and very plentiful. The first time I had their mac & cheese it was out of this world, but the second time it was disappointing. I had placed my order through the ToastTab app and afterward I was asked to rate my experience. I mentioned the mac & cheese missed the mark this time and I was promptly texted a coupon for $5 off my next order, which I thought was great customer service. Prices are not cheap, but when you are willing to treat yourself to a nice cheat meal I would recommend it. Top it off with a banana pudding, which is also respectable. I will be back! read more

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Wowwwwwwwwwwzayummmmmmmmmoooooooooo I love love love this place!! It's cooked to perfection and flavored that you just can't explain

Haven Hot Chicken - 146 Washington Ave - North Haven, CT Haven Hot Chicken is a small chain of Nashville hot chicken-inspired fast casual restaurants that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in October 2020. It was founded by restaurateur partners Craig Sklar, Rob LaTronica, Jason Sobocinski, and Etkin Tekin. Sklar and LaTronica previously operated The Beer Collective: a popular New Haven-based craft beer bar that closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Sobocinski is a partner in several other endeavors including Olmo Kitchen, Caseus Cheese Truck, Bear's Brewery, Ordinary, Continuum Distilling, Black Hog Brewing, and Mystic Cheese Company. The partners came up with an idea to bring Nashville-style hot chicken to New England consumers. After successful sold-out pop-ups around New Haven, the first brick & mortar location opened at 21 Whitney Avenue. The menu includes sandwiches, tenders, sliders, chicken & waffles, vegetarian options, and various sides and snacks. Customers can choose from five different spice levels. Additional locations opened in Orange (June 2022), Norwalk (this past January) and North Haven (this past April). My family and I recently visited the newest location in our hometown of North Haven. This location was only a few weeks old when we stopped in. It mainly does takeout business; they just have a small counter for eating in. The staff seemed very busy when we stopped in to pick up our food. We decided to order a bunch of things off of the menu and share them. For main items we ordered "THE Sandwich" (buttermilk-marinated, boneless chicken breast, creamy vinegar slaw, garlic-dill pickles, Rob Sauce, on a toasted Martin's potato bun), "Chicken & Waffles" (two jumbo Halal tenders over a pair of toasted, sugary-crunchy Liege waffles, drizzled with maple brown-sugar aioli and dusted with powdered sugar) and the 20 pc "Haven Nugs" (crispy, juicy, delicious hand-cut jumbo thigh nuggets with your choice of sauces). For sides we ordered French Fries, Mac & Cheese (white cheddar cheese sauce & trotolle macaroni), and Garlic-Dill Pickles. We took all of our food to a local winery to eat. Everything was outstanding; crisp, crunchy and flavorful! Some customers at the winery saw our food and thought that it looked so good that they ordered some Haven Hot Chicken takeout for themselves. It looks like Haven Hot Chicken is our new go-to spot for crispy chicken with all of the fixings! read more

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Simply stated if Hot Chicken is your Jam. Just go. Get your TOAST APP loaded and enjoy a 10 minute pickup time rewards and exceptional Staff. Customer follow-up is enpointe and these restaurateurs are Ivy League educated. They have studied quality control and customer service. Did I mention the Chicken is Halal and the Cauliflower never disappoints. Just Go or be stuck in that fast food line of shame. read more

Haven Hot Chicken - Cauliflower - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

We've visited all of Haven Hot Chicken's locations so far, and this one is fantastic as always! Always the same great quality food, and I really appreciated how easy the parking was here. Friendly faces behind the counter, and it was modern and bright inside. Always one of our favorite places and can't wait to see what they do next! read more

Haven Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Always reliably consistent and timely... and the food is always delicious! Whenever we want something fast, HHC is our go-to!

Super easy to order from the app. The food was ready quickly and was accurate. The quality of the food was great. when picking up the food, the restaurant was clean and the staff was extremely read more

I love the ease of ordering online with Toast. I also love the friendliness of the staff whenever I come in. Last but not least, I love the high quality product you put out. It always tastes great and I've never had a bad experience. Great staff, great food = an exceptional customer experience read more

Closest thing to Nashville chicken I've ever had outside of Nashville. Small place to eat inside but mostly a to-go type of place. Great friendly service will be back for sure. read more

If you want spicy chicken, this is the place for you. I got the "hot" level of spicy (middle of the spiciness scale) and it was almost too spicy. I was glad to find a place in the area that will actually serve spicy food when you ask for it. I also enjoyed their banana pudding, it helped me moderate the spiciness between bites of chicken. read more

Pathos is an okay spot...food was real descent Just soggy fries...I hate soggy fries..but the chicken was good overall read more

My food was hot and ready in time, ordered ahead online. Perfect amount of mild sauce and that slaw is delicious!!

My Toast order was ready when I arrived, and the Haven associate was very friendly. I ordered "THE sandwich" with Rob's sauce, medium hot. Absolutely delicious, perfect spice level, definitely ordering that again. It's a big sandwich, and saved my second half for later. Husband ordered the triple tendie special, and those tenders are also huge. He saved one to eat later as well. read more

Adelina L it was a great representation of this establishment. Super friendly with a great smile that made my whole day. It's great to see that people still take pride in their work ethics. read more

Let me start by saying my experience at Heaven, Hot Chicken was not a good one. They were very busy with a large take-out order,and about 10 people waiting for orders. After about 15 min my order came out, got to my car, and noticed the order was wrong. I went back in and the gentleman knew the order was a mistake, and replaced the order. When the order came out for the second time I noticed I didn't get any fries. He then gave me the fries. I got back to the car, and instead of getting a sandwich, and a tendie slider I got two tendie sliders. At that point I gave up. Also this place has no seating you either eat in your car or take it home. Ok now let's talk food. The chicken was nice and juicy with a great crispy spicy batter. Their cold slaw and fries were excellent. The medium hot sauce was extremely hot or they gave me the wrong sauce.No seating, and not being able to get an order right after three tries the best I could do is three stars. read more

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Went here thinking the food would not be nearly as good as Nashville. I was WRONG. Absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. The chicken has a crunchy sound when you take a bite - yet is still perfectly cooked. The service was great - I did receive the wrong order but honestly did not care due to how delicious the sandwich was. (I ordered tenders and received a sandwich instead). Only giving a 4/5 due to receiving the wrong order but I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Haven Hot Chicken - The Sandwich Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Went on grand opening day. Line was out the door, but service moved fast. I had the chicken "medium" hot chicken sandwich. It was the tastiest chicken sandwich I've ever had. The medium hot spice wasn't too spicy just extremely flavorful. I'm usually not a fan of slaw mixed into a sandwich but it works so well on this sandwich. Love the fries as well. They are thick fries and were even good cold. I also got a banana pudding it which was a perfect palate cleanser and $5 for a tasty dessert ain't bad. Hope this business continues to thrive because the product is amazing. read more

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