Coming back from New Orleans is tough, especially when this foodie ate his fill of fried chicken and gumbo. But I had an urge to find some fried chicken that is lightly battered and this place hit the spot. Located just off of Park Avenue and Fairbanks is The Hen & Hog. Got a 6 piece fried chicken anf a few sides which consisted of mac and cheese, fries and a pickled slaw. Juicy freshly fried and ever so gently battered chicken that was crisp with every bite. Definitely some tasty chicken. I really liked the slaw that had garlic onions celery and some other items but it cut through the savoriness of the chicken. Yes, i ate all of it to the bone. Wife also got chicken and waffles which she thoroughly enjoyed. Also had fried banana peppers with a pimento spread. Pretty nice combination. Staff was super helpful. They also have wings with a lot of great sauces to try. That will be my order for next time. Cant wait to come back. read more

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Crunchy outside and juicy inside is the epitome of fried chicken! The tender platter was colossal and fed both kids and could really have fed two adults. I liked the t beers (white meat) the best. Melting the mouth breast with crunchy exterior. My chicken and waffles did not really hit the spot for me. I learned I'm not a fan of open fried thighs because they were fatty and that consistency in my mouth was not appetizing; but, they were well done and seasoned perfectly. The waffle was fluffy inside and just a tad burnt outside. FYI: the syrup is kinda spicy. Pleasant interior with friendly and attentive service. read more

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I ordered the hushpuppies $10 They were so good but its identical to the frozen bag sold at publix.... I would have loved to try the fried chicken but unfortunately you have to get the whole 6 pieces. $2 charge for "to-go" orders read more

The Hen & Hog - Hush Puppies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I met some friends here for a quick lunch and it was ok. We arrived soon after opening; it was not busy so plenty of places to sit and service was reasonably quick. You order and pay at the counter, then your order is brought out to your table. It seems like it could be a nice place to hang out and grab a bite to eat, if you like the food. I wanted a bacon cheeseburger; however, it comes with American cheese, and I was told that I was not allowed to substitute the cheese or the fries. I generally avoid eating American cheese, so my option was a bacon burger. Thus, it made for a fairly mundane and pricey bit of bacon and burger patty with a tomato slice. I can't say that I would return for the burgers. The young lady that took my order and brought out the food was pleasant and polite. I did notice that the guy behind her seemed to be annoyed when I asked about substitutions. ***editing to add clarification on not being able to substitute the fries*** At the time that I wrote the review, I had forgotten that there was a lettuce shortage during the week of my visit. So, while I remembered not being able to substitute the fries, the reason was because the side salad was unavailable due to the lettuce shortage. While they do offer mac and cheese, potato salad and slaw as sub options, I needed something wheat-free and potato free, and I typically don't prefer slaw. read more

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The Hen & Hog is a delicious and completely unpretentious brunch spot. The portions were a good size and the service was excellent. I love being able to support family owned businesses like this. We had chicken and waffles, a breakfast sandwich, and a salad (gotta have some greens lol) and it arrived quickly and hot. The owner even brought us a biscuit that was huge and fresh and so good. It's the little things that make Hen & Hog a Winter Park stand out. read more

The Hen & Hog - Chicken and waffles for me, and an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich for him. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

We finally got to try out the Hen & Hog in Winter Park. If my wife was writing this review, she would probably give it 5 stars. She says her Chicken Gyro was amazing (it was loaded, and looked well made), and her fries were perfectly cooked & seasoned. I had the nashville chicken sandwhich with mac n cheese. Both we just o-k. The Mac N Cheese was fine, nothing special to me, and not worth the hefty upcharge. My Nashville Chicken tasted a slightly burnt, maybe because the breast was pounded too flat prior to being breaded and fried? I'm not sure, but it's not nearly as good as Chicken Fire downtown, and certainly not as good as the nashville chicken in Nashville (or Ashville, NC, for that matter). I'm sure we'll be back, because my wife loved her meal. Maybe I'll try the chicken and waffles next time. read more

We live in the area and have driven by quite a few times and we are so glad we decided to pop in. It is a casual eatery, but with elevated food. The menu looked like southern fare, but really well thought out and intricate. Right off the bat we were greeted and was shown the menu on the wall and some of the popular items. I know this sounds simple, but as a business owner, it's something I really value, the customer experience. Especially in today's world, it is so incredibly lacking. But this place did a great job. The food was incredible. Came out hot and fresh. My kids were super happy, we will definitely be coming back again! read more

The Hen & Hog - Nashville hot chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Amazing. If I could give 10 stars I would. Family owned so the recipes are also what they take pride in. The service was incredible. Never once was our table ignored, the cashier took really good care of us and suggested alot about the food. Everything he said we tried and he did not disappoint. He told me that someone said "If I was on death Row the chicken and waffles would be my last meal" I got it and that's EXACTLY the perfect way to describe it. Do not miss this hole in the wall. It is themed so sweet and southern and the food really does it justice!!! Try it!! You won't regret it! read more

The Hen & Hog - Chicken and waffles Butter Burger Mac & Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Nice little spot with plenty of charm and good eats! I would return for the chicken and waffles alone, and will be recommending it to all chicken and waffles connoisseurs that I know. Something I definitely give them praise for is that the sandwiches were actually big sandwiches that filled you, with a small amount of fries. Too many lunch places will give you the opposite, small sandwich and a mountain of fries. We considered both sandwiches to be knife and fork jobs, but maybe that's just being particularly neat eaters. read more

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This is a sit down restaurant where you order at the counter and they deliver your food after giving you a table number. The seating area is passively clean and the kitchen is questionable from what you can see over-the-counter. The issue is in the quality of the food and the delivery of the service. Ordered a fish and chip sandwich which they said was made with haddock, and there was literally no fish within the breading. It was a breaded sandwich, empty of any haddock. Asked for tartar sauce and was told I needed to pay a dollar extra for it. Apparently the $18 I paid for the "no fish included" sandwich wasn't good enough to warrant an extra teaspoon of tartar sauce. Then the chef/owner or someone came over and commented "did you get enough tartar sauce." I don't need to pay for snooty arrogance with the service I can go anywhere and receive better food and better service. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. It's a counter order experience, super cute decor - sort of modern country meets BBQ joint in Winter Park. I was helped by a very nice but very apparently new girl. It took a while for her to come help me because she had to make bar drinks for another order. I ordered the Bacon, Egg and cheese sandwich on a biscuit and was told they ran out of tator tots. she charged me extra for fries, even though the manager said I could sub. I also wanted just black coffee and they ran out of that as well, so I ordered a Topo Chico. When I pointed out the issue the overcharge issue, she didn't know what to do, so the manager dropped what he was doing on the line and came over to the cashier station. He seemed annoyed and berated her in front of me. Since he had to re-do the charge anyways I asked to remove the Topo Chico since I couldn't believe how expensive that was at $4 a bottle. He huffed away and said he'd have to fix in later so I awkwardly took my receipt and number and sat down. Sure it was clear she needed more training and help, but he should've fixed it and given feedback in private if he couldn't control his frustration in the moment. Many people train in front of guests and show patience and kindness. Doing refunds in the system isn't easy when it's your first week on the job (yes, I asked her). This is terrible leadership and it wasn't impressing me or making me feel like "Oh good he's getting what I need done." All I felt was empathy for the poor girl he humiliated. When he walked away I tried to give her a word of encouragement. I was nervous he wouldn't properly refund the first order, so I called my bank to ensure the original order cost was blocked and only the second one taken. That wasn't the only issue. I ordered the $12 Bacon, Egg, Cheese on a biscuit and didn't even take a photo. The biscuits are supposed to be a signature item and were flat and greasy. Egg was overcooked and fries were just OK. I will definitely be taking my business elsewhere. read more

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This is a solid spot for a burger! The mason jar burger was huge and delicious. I paid $25 for the burger (with a gluten free bun) and they gave me like 12 fries- I was kind of hoping for more. In addition, I wish they had toasted the gluten free bun, because it was a little crumbly and dry. However, overall it was still a very good experience! My wife got the Caesar salad with pulled pork and loved it. read more

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Yummy place for burgers! Staff is super friendly, lots of indoor seating, great place for family or big group of people. read more

The Hen & Hog - Cheeseburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I don't normally leave poor reviews, but there are certain cases where the management running the business should really and truly understand why their business is failing, and this is one of those cases. Today, we thought we would try a new spot to celebrate my husband's birthday with family. Eight of us walked into The Hen and Hog in Winter Park. The only menus available was on a digital screen on the wall. You order at the front and find a seat. We waited to order because the one girl running the register was expected to also run food on tables, bus, clean, get waters and handle all tables herself, and they were clearly understaffed. She finally appeared after a long delay at the counter to tell me, "it's gonna be a long wait." Now imagine, this is the first time you've ever been to this restaurant, you are excited to try the food, you walk a party of 8 in, ready to spend money and that's your initial greeting?! I asked, "well, do you want us to leave?" She didn't respond. She took the order and we went through it together. It was only 11 and they were already out of ribs my son wanted. I ordered biscuits for the table and she told me it would be an "up charge" for jelly, before telling me that there were only 2 biscuits for the appetizer for nearly $15!! Wow! But all that is nothing to prepare for what came next...We ordered and waited. When the food arrived, it was lukewarm from sitting too long. My husband's sandwich was fish on a bun with no tomato or pickle. It was grossly plain. He asked for tomato and pickle and was told "it will be a charge." I ordered mac n cheese as an entree with a side of chicken tenders. What was served is pictured and was essentially a kids meal, complete with one chicken tender, cut into kid-sized pieces. Then, she put a plate of full tenders and fries next to my mac n cheese and cut tenders. I was confused, but figured I ordered too much. When she came back to the table, I questioned the mac n cheese with cut tenders because none of it made sense. It clearly was something for kids, because no adult wants their meal cut up for them. She then told me "the big tenders are for her," and pointed to my aunt, seated across from me. I'm confused then why she placed them at my seat. About that time, the manager came out from the back, waving his arms open wide, loudly saying, "what's the problem?!" To which is replied, "is this a kid's meal?" He then rudely replied, "it's Mac and cheese with SIX DOLLARS worth of tenders!!!!!" We were all really shocked at his behavior. He had been berating the girl working the register, who was also running food, bussing tables, etc. the entire time we were in the restaurant. It was pretty unbelievable to see. A few minutes later two tenders were slammed down on our table with no apology or explanation, and no manager ever came back to apologize or make sure we were good. My husband, whose birthday we were celebrating, waited the entire meal for that one slide of tomato so he could eat his sandwich. We ended up leaving, just as the tomato showed up. We left it on the table as a statement. To the Management of The Hen & Hog, when you treat customers like you want their business, they will be loyal. The tenders and mac and cheese tasted good, but not good enough to even subject ourselves to all that again. One last note: the food is not made fresh. I watched the cook (same one who yelled at our table) cut waffles from a package and slap them on a griddle, then charge me $18 for chicken and waffles. My son's girlfriend ordered cinnamon French toast bread pudding and it was slides from a package and slapped on a griddle before sauce was drizzled on it as well. This place is totally not worth it! Take your money and family someplace that values your patronage, your money, and your business. UPDATE: The owner's response is rude, just like he was in person today. I went back and read the other reviews (which I should have done before eating here) & funny how the other guests also used the same words & observed the same things. His response to other reviews was incredible as well. This is how he treats his customers, and it's completely unacceptable! I have photos of the cut up tender that looked like a kid's meal he served me. I haven't had my food cut up for me since I was a child, so I guess he's going to tell me now that this is some kind of European-style delicacy. My entire family commented & watched him speak rudely to the poor girl at the front while we waited...& waited. The kitchen is open & we were all able to watch all interactions, and I know when a server & worker is valued and when they are not. You, sir, did not treat her well today. As stated above, the food tasted good, but nothing tastes as good as being treated respectfully as a customer, and you did none of that today. read more

The Hen & Hog - Kid's meal I was served as entree - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Ordered a lettuce burger and fries to go. They packaged the lettuce on the side so it wouldn't get wilted which was very considerate of them. Tasted really good, wish I would've tried a sauce or 2 since they make them on site. Fries were really good and crispy! I would return with family next time. read more

Food was really great here! It's a Bear types vibe in there as you can see the chef/owner really taking control like it's a 6 star kitchen lol. The portions are huge, I had the Mason Jar smash burger and really only ate half. It did make good left overs though. Also the chicken and biscuits were huge. Came with 2, but in reality only 1 was needed. Mac and cheese was really good, I remember that from Mason Jar. Honestly I think they could reduce their portion sizes and reduce the price a bit and it would be a lot more worth it! Give Hen and Hog a try when you can! FYI you'll need to park in the back or in a separate lot off New York Ave. read more

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This place was really great! Went after a date night at all fired up next door and enjoyed two massive burgers! Both were well cooked and tasted great. The owner came out and chatted with us and was such a great guy. They frosted the mugs our beers were in which was just a cherry on top. You definitely get a good bang for your buck. read more

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Wow. It was 2:50 on Sunday. Stopped in for a beer. Person at the counter asked for my order. Someone in the back yelled up we are closed. Interesting way to run a business. Hours posted said open until 3 pm. read more

Finally checked out this place out for lunch today, and it was great! Reasonably priced southern counter service restaurant located directly on Fairbanks a block off Park Avenue. Was the perfect place to stop in for a large party lunch with a variety of food preferences. We were able to sample their smash burgers, fried pickles, Nashville chicken sandwich, chicken and waffles and more. The interior is small, but there's plenty of seating and it is decorated cute and it's clean. The service was excellent. When we arrived, we told the cashier that we would be a large party and she set up a special table for us with plates and utensils, napkins, and bottles of water. I really liked my Smashburger and their fries were delicious too. We will be definitely be back to try more options from their menu! read more

Great spot. Many more things to try but I had the Cuban and Mac and cheese. Both were really good. The owner is the chef and provided me with great service. It has a great vibe and a relaxed placed to eat and drink. Come check them out. read more

The Hen & Hog - Cuban - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Food was spot on. Good place for big families to eat together which I enjoyed. The owner was very nice and gave me and my family special treatment, at least that how he made us feel. read more

Really, really good! Nice staff, very tasty food. Had a couple of their burgers and some really good hushpuppies.We will back to try other menu items! read more

The moment we walked in we were met with hospitality. The attendant was also the server. She was super attentive and knew the menu inside out. Our family ordered burgers and fish/chips. It was outstanding . I would highly recommend a visit to this little place. read more

The Hen & Hog - Hamburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Came here excited to try this place and left wondering how the owner is still allowed near customers. When the kitchen made a mistake, he decided the best solution was to try to embarrass me instead of just fixing it. I hadn't even read the reviews before going, only looked after to write one about his attitude. Turns out half the internet already knows this guy is a jerk. Honestly impressive to see an owner work this hard at ruining his own business. read more

Decent food, came here for brunch. The service was not the best the chef forgot one of my items. Everything was honestly a bit overpriced for what it was. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice though and it's a quick service style restaurant. read more

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Absolutely and Undoubtedly just the very best chicken and waffles I've ever had in my life. The owner (or a manager?) is pretty cool too.

Just go try it.. the staff is wonderful the food is always what you want and how you want it.

The food was amazing the guy running the register was top notch. Wish we had this back home in Arizona. Thanks for an amazing lunch.

The shrimp was fantastic and the fish and chips were as tasty as any fish I have had recently.

Oh my GOODNESS! We were exploring Winter Park and it was past the time for lunch and John and I were hungry/borderline hangry. He looked online and couldn't decide, my turn! I searched and picked The Hen & Hog and we were both so happy with our lunch! Mr-I'm-Not-That-Hungry, he ordered chicken tenders, almost begrudgingly, but the owner was walking us through the menu and swore that the fried chicken was the best. I ordered the mac-n-cheese and topped it with the fried chicken for a surcharge. 1. My mac-n-cheese was DELICIOUS! Perfectly creamy, rich flavor and the chicken on top was just perfection. 2. The chicken- real, fresh chicken, tender, lightly batter, perfectly seasoned. No need for salt or pepper- it seriously is the best chicken tenders I have ever had. We didn't finish our food, but we took it with us and the car and fridge in our hotel room just taunted me with the tantalizing smells! I chatted with the owner, as a food and someone who loves to cook, I picked up on the celery powder used in the breading on the chicken. We were comparing holiday meal ideas and more! Fabulous~ Cannot recommend enough. And... apparently the chicken and waffle sandwich is so good, another customer referred to it as his death row last meal! And that's not the first time the owner has heard customers say that!!! Go, eat, savor & thank me later! read more

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This place met, shook hands, and satisfied our cravings for fish n chips, so fresh and crispy. Also was introduced to a slaw or "chow chow" that's so differently delicious that it should be canned and sold or at least a big heaping bowl of it. Knowledgeable employees that come off as owners for their service quality. Thank you for being that establishment that was not on our radar and turned out to be a vibe. Hen and Hog, that's what's up! read more

The Hen & Hog - Fish n chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I was in the mood for fish and chips. This place did not disappoint. We also had the wings and the Birria Tacos. Staff was awesome. read more

Stopped in for brunch with my friends! Restaurant is very clean and organized, service is fantastic, and you can tell the chef is very passionate about his menu. All the food seemed to be made from scratch, down to the biscuits and tater tots, and the combinations are a great spin on traditional dishes. I had the eggs benedict with brown butter hollandaise and it was more than anything I would've expected. Can't wait to try their lunch! read more

The Hen & Hog - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Went here after painting at All fired up. Unfortunately we did park behind the Hog and Hen first because we were going there afterwards and were told to move our car but totally understandable because they have had some issues with parking. Additional parking is right across the street. Food was amazing. Wish I would have taken a picture of it but we were starving and forgot. read more

First time eating here. The service was amazing, and the food was tasty. Very neat place to eat.

Went with my mother and my daughter, and my mother and I had fish and chips which was delish, and my daughter had a plain hamburger patty, which is different than her usual chicken fingers. Mind you, she's 19 and still demands the kids menu. The owner tried persuading her to have more than a plain hamburger, but she declined. But he made her the best damn plain hamburger! She ate all of it and even I got a taste. Really appreciated the friendly and folksy treatment by the owner. read more

Looked up this place thinking it would be a great one to try. Went in, and my father-in-law went to order a breakfast sandwich. He asked if it was possible to add avocado to his sandwich, and the guy at the counter said they can't do that and the "avocados will be here later". Then my father-in-law asked if it's possible to switch the biscuit for a bagel instead, and the guy rolled his eyes and said "I guess it's build your own menu day". So we left, without eating and ordering anything else. I have worked in many different customer facing roles throughout my career, and the eye rolling + rude comments when it was literally just a breakfast menu was completely uncalled for. There's also nicer ways to say you can't make customizations to a menu item. We won't be back. *EDIT* Looks like the treatment came from the owner himself. Wow. read more

All the food was very tasty. The cheese curds were the best I had. It was a very clean place and the bourbon blue was money. read more

The Hen & Hog - Bourbon blue - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

The hen and hog has the best ribs I've ever had in orlando! I'm super picky with ribs because if I'm going to eat something messy in public I want it to fall off the bone and be worth it. The ribs here are with it. Service was good. We ordered at the counter and then food came out in a decent time. We also had the wings which were flavorful and smokey. This is definitely a very underrated place that I will be bragging about! read more

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We went to the Hen & Hog on the Saturday before Mother's Day. We had a larger group of 7 coming in from multiple areas, so we called to make reservations. We were told they don't take reservations, which was ok. When the first of us got to the restaurant, we went in to let them know we had a larger group. It was 1:30pm and the owner, said we had to be out of there by 3pm, because they had a group of 20 people coming in then, which seemed odd since they "don't take reservations." The restaurant is smaller inside and farm themed. Otherwise the meal was very good. We had burgers , chicken sandwiches, and Cubans. All were very tasty. Drinks are 20oz bottles of Pepsi products. You order at the bar and then they bring the food out to you. There is parking behind and across the street (which is limited and kind of tight spots). The area is a cute college town with a lot of things to do/see. read more