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This place was hard-to-find, but worth the line and adventure getting there inside the Nashville Farmer's Market. I wanted authentic Southern hot fried chicken and Lilly's was perfect. Chicken Tenders were rich, juicy, and tender. The sweet iced tea and homemade ranch were just the icing on the cake! You need it all. Service is good. Eat outside. The line moves fairly quickly--don't be deterred by it.
Lilly's Hot Chicken is a vendor inside the Nashville Farmer's Market. Came here on a Saturday midday and there were lots of people waiting for their order. I ordered a leg quarter at the spicy heat level. It came out in 15 or so minutes which isn't too bad. There are a lot of places to sit inside the marketplace where all the food vendors are so I grabbed a table. The leg quarter was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. It came with a couple of pickle slices and a slice of bread. Definitely solid hot chicken. The spicy level was good for "spicy". It had a kick but wasn't too spicy. Overall, rating Lilly's Hot Chicken a 4/5 (but 5/5 for the chicken). The chicken was very good. Service was quick considering the number of people waiting for their orders. The space is near an exit/entrance to the Nashville Farmer's Market and some restrooms, so it can be tough to find standing room if there is a long line or a lot of people waiting. Would recommend to anyone looking for hot chicken. Would come back when in the area and hope to try some sides next time.
We had a pleasant time trying these tenders at the Nashville Farmers Market. Not long of a wait (6-7 min) for fresh hot food. I enjoyed the seasoning on the chicken it was spicy but not overwhelming with a hint of sweet. The tenders were huge and they give a decent serving of fries with a pice of toast. Overall solid meal
Service was a little disjointed right at opening time, but the chicken and the heat level was on point. The is inside the farmers market in Nashville. When I first approached (right after opening), I was told that they weren't ready to take orders yet because the other workers hadn't arrived yet. So I came back some minutes later, of course to find that other others had been taken and now I had to wait. But worth he wait it was! The chicken was soft and fall off the bone. The hot level was indeed hot. Thank goodness one of my kids had ice cream. I had to cool that off. But I asked for that level and I got it. Good on Lilly's for that.
The food was spicy but in a good way.When you're watching your food being cooked you can feel good because you know it's definitely seasoned properly.Our servers were nice and respectful even wishing me a good day.The place was busy but also good and welcoming to everyone,full of peace. P.S: KNOW YOUR SPICE TOLERANCE
We love the Nashville farmers market and food hall. We stop in every time we're in Nashville so we can sample different types of food from bbq to Jamaican. We stumbled on Lillys Hot Chicken and decided to try the very hot chicken with a side of friend okra and green tomatoes. What a great meal! The chicken was delicious. So moist and tender inside and crunchy with a lot of spice on the outside. The pickles helped cut the spice a bit, but it was HOT! The fried green tomatoes and okra were delicious. They were cooked well and had a tasty coating. Everything was made to order, so it took a bit to get our food, but it was 100% worth the wait!
As someone who was team Hattie B's, Lilly's Hot Chicken is my new favorite spot. We were trying to figure out lunch when we got into town and settled on seeing what the Farmer's Market had. This way, I could get my hot chicken fix, and my wife had options. With Lilly's being cooked to order, I opted for the tenders at the Spicy level. This was definitely hotter than I expected, and I'll probably go Mild next time. The chicken was juicy and had great flavor. The staff was great. Hands down the best Hot Chicken in town.
I stumbled across this place after seeing it mentioned on a Facebook food group. I told my coworkers about it because we work near the farmer's market and one of them loves hot chicken. Apparently they knew about it and said there was even a commercial about it on the local TV stations. We ventured to the farmer's market and I swear I never knew it was there. It's at the end of one of the quadrants, right by the exit doors. I don't remember which one but there's a cookie place right in front of it. I never ventured that far and when I asked how long they've been there, one of the workers said May. Six months went by and I didn't know a hot chicken restaurant was down the street? I ordered the chicken tenders with turnip greens. I initially ordered the chicken mild but I got convinced to order it as "Mix The Heat", which is their Spicy (level 2) and Sweet Heat Dry rub combined. I didn't know it was their level 2 until I took my first bite. The chicken was made fresh, it came out piping hot and moist. The meat itself was a little bland but the spices were good. Unfortunately it was too hot for me. You see I love hot chicken but at my age, spicy food doesn't sit well with me. I mean it is delicious going in my mouth but then I pay for it hours later. My coworker usually gets his chicken pretty hot (usually hotter than me) and he said their level 2 was a bit spicier than he would have liked. It made it not very enjoyable. I however powered through and ate it all. Beads of sweat rolled down my face but I finished it all. The turnip greens were ok. Although they had chunks of meat in them, they needed a bit more seasoning. Everything here is a la carte. So with what you see in my pics + a bottled Coke, it was over 20$. It was a hit pricey for the quantity of food. I can get a lot more food at Big Shake's down at North Capitol, which is another 4 minutes down the road.
Wow Lily's is no joke, the heat from their hot chicken had me sweating. The server kindly let me place an order with a mix of spicy and hot dam (I was too scared to commit to a whole portion of hot dam but wanted to try it). The sweet honey mustard definitely helped cut through some of the heat but it was very very spicy. I got a side of fried okra with my order and I thought it was tasty - not slimy at all. If you're craving hot chicken, Lily's is a great spot.
Really delicious hot chicken. I am not the best with spice so I ordered a mild and enjoyed the flavor and juiciness of chicken and the crisp skin. My sister like spicy and got the one level hotter we wished there was a level in between the mild and level above it! The Mac and cheese and beans and sides were all generous and delicious. Located in the farmers market which was very convenient and can sit in the seating area nearby.
Hot chicken, it's good. I like mine with the bone in for better flavor. It takes a few extra minutes fried to order, but it's worth it. The leg quarter was huge: drumstick, thigh, and the oyster intact. Cooked well: crispy all around, hot all the way through so the tendon bits were all edible, but no dry tough spots. Perfect. Went for "Spicy" (level 3 of 5 at Lilly's). They've got "Hot Dam" and "Fear Da Reaper" above it, but I figured I wanted to taste the chicken. Definitely made a safe choice here. As someone who likes hot food, it was spicy with a hint of pain that dissipated in a minute or so. Definitely hot enough where you shouldn't touch anything sensitive for a while, but nothing in the realm of uncontrollable pain, where each bite after the first hurts and you end up doubled over, open-mouthed drooling on the floor to keep the burn from going into your body. I'd trust that one of the next levels should get you there.
1 year ago
Casual Friday roaming through the Farmers Market and stumbled across a new hot chicken spot. Lilly's looked good, so I had to stop. Super friendly staff. Food made fresh. Great price point. They have a variety of items on the menu for you to choose from. I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything you order. I got the tenders combo which comes with a side and drink. Fried okra will always be my go to if it's on the menu. So if you're looking for a great meal packed with flavor, give it a try. read more
This place was hard-to-find, but worth the line and adventure getting there inside the Nashville Farmer's Market. I wanted authentic Southern hot fried chicken and Lilly's was perfect. Chicken Tenders were rich, juicy, and tender. The sweet iced tea and homemade ranch were just the icing on the cake! You need it all. Service is good. Eat outside. The line moves fairly quickly--don't be deterred by it. read more
2 years ago
Lilly's Hot Chicken is a vendor inside the Nashville Farmer's Market. Came here on a Saturday midday and there were lots of people waiting for their order. I ordered a leg quarter at the spicy heat level. It came out in 15 or so minutes which isn't too bad. There are a lot of places to sit inside the marketplace where all the food vendors are so I grabbed a table. The leg quarter was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. It came with a couple of pickle slices and a slice of bread. Definitely solid hot chicken. The spicy level was good for "spicy". It had a kick but wasn't too spicy. Overall, rating Lilly's Hot Chicken a 4/5 (but 5/5 for the chicken). The chicken was very good. Service was quick considering the number of people waiting for their orders. The space is near an exit/entrance to the Nashville Farmer's Market and some restrooms, so it can be tough to find standing room if there is a long line or a lot of people waiting. Would recommend to anyone looking for hot chicken. Would come back when in the area and hope to try some sides next time. read more
1 year ago
We had a pleasant time trying these tenders at the Nashville Farmers Market. Not long of a wait (6-7 min) for fresh hot food. I enjoyed the seasoning on the chicken it was spicy but not overwhelming with a hint of sweet. The tenders were huge and they give a decent serving of fries with a pice of toast. Overall solid meal read more
Service was a little disjointed right at opening time, but the chicken and the heat level was on point. The is inside the farmers market in Nashville. When I first approached (right after opening), I was told that they weren't ready to take orders yet because the other workers hadn't arrived yet. So I came back some minutes later, of course to find that other others had been taken and now I had to wait. But worth he wait it was! The chicken was soft and fall off the bone. The hot level was indeed hot. Thank goodness one of my kids had ice cream. I had to cool that off. But I asked for that level and I got it. Good on Lilly's for that. read more
1 year ago
The food was spicy but in a good way.When you're watching your food being cooked you can feel good because you know it's definitely seasoned properly.Our servers were nice and respectful even wishing me a good day.The place was busy but also good and welcoming to everyone,full of peace. P.S: KNOW YOUR SPICE TOLERANCE read more
2 years ago
We love the Nashville farmers market and food hall. We stop in every time we're in Nashville so we can sample different types of food from bbq to Jamaican. We stumbled on Lillys Hot Chicken and decided to try the very hot chicken with a side of friend okra and green tomatoes. What a great meal! The chicken was delicious. So moist and tender inside and crunchy with a lot of spice on the outside. The pickles helped cut the spice a bit, but it was HOT! The fried green tomatoes and okra were delicious. They were cooked well and had a tasty coating. Everything was made to order, so it took a bit to get our food, but it was 100% worth the wait! read more
As someone who was team Hattie B's, Lilly's Hot Chicken is my new favorite spot. We were trying to figure out lunch when we got into town and settled on seeing what the Farmer's Market had. This way, I could get my hot chicken fix, and my wife had options. With Lilly's being cooked to order, I opted for the tenders at the Spicy level. This was definitely hotter than I expected, and I'll probably go Mild next time. The chicken was juicy and had great flavor. The staff was great. Hands down the best Hot Chicken in town. read more
I stumbled across this place after seeing it mentioned on a Facebook food group. I told my coworkers about it because we work near the farmer's market and one of them loves hot chicken. Apparently they knew about it and said there was even a commercial about it on the local TV stations. We ventured to the farmer's market and I swear I never knew it was there. It's at the end of one of the quadrants, right by the exit doors. I don't remember which one but there's a cookie place right in front of it. I never ventured that far and when I asked how long they've been there, one of the workers said May. Six months went by and I didn't know a hot chicken restaurant was down the street? I ordered the chicken tenders with turnip greens. I initially ordered the chicken mild but I got convinced to order it as "Mix The Heat", which is their Spicy (level 2) and Sweet Heat Dry rub combined. I didn't know it was their level 2 until I took my first bite. The chicken was made fresh, it came out piping hot and moist. The meat itself was a little bland but the spices were good. Unfortunately it was too hot for me. You see I love hot chicken but at my age, spicy food doesn't sit well with me. I mean it is delicious going in my mouth but then I pay for it hours later. My coworker usually gets his chicken pretty hot (usually hotter than me) and he said their level 2 was a bit spicier than he would have liked. It made it not very enjoyable. I however powered through and ate it all. Beads of sweat rolled down my face but I finished it all. The turnip greens were ok. Although they had chunks of meat in them, they needed a bit more seasoning. Everything here is a la carte. So with what you see in my pics + a bottled Coke, it was over 20$. It was a hit pricey for the quantity of food. I can get a lot more food at Big Shake's down at North Capitol, which is another 4 minutes down the road. read more
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Thanks for your review. Sorry it was so hot. Maybe we can dial it…
2 years ago
Wow Lily's is no joke, the heat from their hot chicken had me sweating. The server kindly let me place an order with a mix of spicy and hot dam (I was too scared to commit to a whole portion of hot dam but wanted to try it). The sweet honey mustard definitely helped cut through some of the heat but it was very very spicy. I got a side of fried okra with my order and I thought it was tasty - not slimy at all. If you're craving hot chicken, Lily's is a great spot. read more
2 years ago
Really delicious hot chicken. I am not the best with spice so I ordered a mild and enjoyed the flavor and juiciness of chicken and the crisp skin. My sister like spicy and got the one level hotter we wished there was a level in between the mild and level above it! The Mac and cheese and beans and sides were all generous and delicious. Located in the farmers market which was very convenient and can sit in the seating area nearby. read more
2 years ago
Super kind people who helped us order a yummy sample of the spices on our chicken tenders- which were seriously soooo yummy! Great chicken!! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Hot chicken, it's good. I like mine with the bone in for better flavor. It takes a few extra minutes fried to order, but it's worth it. The leg quarter was huge: drumstick, thigh, and the oyster intact. Cooked well: crispy all around, hot all the way through so the tendon bits were all edible, but no dry tough spots. Perfect. Went for "Spicy" (level 3 of 5 at Lilly's). They've got "Hot Dam" and "Fear Da Reaper" above it, but I figured I wanted to taste the chicken. Definitely made a safe choice here. As someone who likes hot food, it was spicy with a hint of pain that dissipated in a minute or so. Definitely hot enough where you shouldn't touch anything sensitive for a while, but nothing in the realm of uncontrollable pain, where each bite after the first hurts and you end up doubled over, open-mouthed drooling on the floor to keep the burn from going into your body. I'd trust that one of the next levels should get you there. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I ordered the wings combo - spicy level! Perfect amount of spice to give you that true Nashville hot feeling. Wings were juicy and tender! Both employees were friendly and efficient! Definitely recommend! read more
1 year ago
amazing hot chicken! & it was hot! but it also had a great flavor! their ranch was so yummy too! highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Solid hot chicken place right next to the farmers market near Germantown. Got the "Hot" level (roughly middle of the pack). This chicken is seriously hot. read more
2 years ago
I didn't know this was in the Farmers Market until we were turning in. Get there early. Fries were good and chicken had a nice flavor. Hot enough to make my nose run and make me cough. The staff was very nice. read more
2 years ago
This by far is the best hot chicken I've ever had. My wife and I ordered the hot damn tenders with lemon pepper yesterday. It was so gooood we had to come back today for more. For reference, we did try hattie bs and attempted to try Reds hot chicken, however Reds ran out of chicken and did not return due to poor customer service. Please do not leave Nashville without trying Lillys Hot chicken. 5 stars well deserved. read more
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