I just had my second visit to The Little Hen in Haddonfield, NJ, and somehow it was even better than the first. My husband, who has been to Paris and is very particular about his escargot, said it was the closest he has ever had to the real thing. That alone says a lot. We started with the mushroom toast, which was hands down the best toast we have ever had, along with deviled eggs topped with salmon roe that added the perfect burst of flavor. Every bite felt thoughtful and elevated. For our mains, we ordered the coq au vin and duck frites, and both were outstanding. The sauces were rich and balanced, and the meats were cooked perfectly. Dessert sealed the deal with crème brûlée and pot de crème. The crème brûlée, especially, was a masterpiece. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself is small and charming with a cozy, intimate feel. The staff were warm and attentive and made the whole experience even better. This place deserves way more hype than it gets. If you are anywhere near Haddonfield, do not miss it. read more

The little hen is a very cozy and intimate restaurant on a corner of the main Kings Highway in Haddonfield. We came here to celebrate an early Valentine's Day dinner. We made our reservation the night before and were off. Entering, you immediately notice only about half a dozen tables in the same room the food is prepared. It's a nice setting that is definitely unique. We started with a tomato bisque. It was creamy, smooth, and a great hot soup to start off a chilly winter evening. My main course was the Duck Frites. A generous helping of fries, with a smaller helping of duck strips. The amount of duck was a little disappointing, but it had a good flavor and a touch chewy. It came with an unusual banyuls aioli sauce on the side, that I quite liked. We finished the evening with a crepe cake that was quite large. I would definitely recommend splitting it, but I found it to be lovely sweet way to end the evening. The crepe was probably about ten layers and soft enough to cut through with a spoon. It came served with a raspberry coulis and powdered sugar. The ends were fired to conclude the dish with a light crunch. All and all, I enjoyed my meal at the Little Hen. If you're in the area, it's a nice place to have an upscale meal or a romantic evening in a small town not all too far outside of Philadelphia. read more

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Very small restaurant (about 6 tables if I remember right), so book ahead! Don't be fooled by the size though, this place is a gem. We came here to celebrate and got the tomato soup to start. SO good, especially the homemade croutons, absolutely packed with flavor. The steak was also excellent, more "medium" than the "medium rare" we were told. It could have used some vegetables, which we ended up ordering as a side for the table. I got the chocolate creme for dessert, which was a kind of rich heavy custard. Also very good though I would have liked less sugar and more dark chocolate flavor, but I realize I'm probably in the minority on that one. read more

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Went here for a date night and was not disappointed! Quaint menu but excellent, fresh dishes. Service was great. Loved the crab bites and the mushroom toast, which had a cream cheese type spread on it, super tasty. The duck was also excellent and they modified it so I could have mashed potatoes rather than french fries. Spaghetti squash was a special and actually my favorite thing on the menu, absolutely delicious! We were stuffed by the end. Parking lot close by right down the street to make things easier. Would come back! read more

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I didn't like my coq au vin. The meat should be coming off the bone. I think it should have been cooked longer. I would not eat there again.

Unbelievable meal. The king salmon is a must-try--melt-in-your-mouth tender with a gorgeous, rich flavor. The real showstopper, though, is the crepe cake. It's a dense, custardy masterpiece that completely stole the spotlight. Highly recommend! read more

Nothing bad to say. Cozy cafe style with great comfort food. The duck frites were excellent! Service prompt and friendly. read more

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Absolute must. Highly recommend the king salmon, a luscious butter flavor and so delicately flaky it almost melts on your fork. But the pièce de résistance is the crepe cake. This densely packed, custardy wonder is pure magic in every layer... and I'm still thinking about it. read more

Best dinner my husband and I had in a long time. Everything was expertly seasoned and prepared. Our server was excellent, as well as Chef Alan Lichtenstein who greeted us. The sautéed radishes were wonderful as I never had them prepared this way. Mushroom toast and croustades of crab were delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the duck breast frites and my husband said the chicken coq a vin was the he best he's ever eaten. My Mom had a special which was lamb lollipops which she enjoyed very much. We had the carrots and brussel sprouts as well -both delicious. We ended sharing the crepe cake - scrumptious! Did not get photos of everything and some are partially eaten as it all was so good! Highly recommend! read more

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Food was very good. Has escargot for appetizer and it was excellent. Service was also very good. The noise level of the restaurant was totally unacceptable. A table of 6 men were so loud that I couldn't even have a conversation with my friends! Even though I mentioned it to my server she basically said ‍ I will not come back! read more

Wow....a cool little French spot in Haddonfield. I saw great things about Little Hen and decided to check it out. The servers are super friendly and fast so you'll enjoy the atmosphere. Since it's BYOB, I brought a nice bottle of Dry Riesling which paired nicely with my meal. To start, I got an order of the deviled eggs with trout roe. Presentation was simple yet elegant. I wouldn't say they were the best deviled eggs I've ever had but they were pretty good. For my main course, I opted for the vegetable du jour, which was brussel sprouts, and the duck frites. The brussel sprouts were executed well with a nice crisp exterior. They were sautéed with shallots which added great flavor. The portion was ample as well. The duck was fantastic. The meat was so tender and juicy with the perfect amount of fattiness - not too much but just enough to give it great flavor. The fries were pretty standard but provided a nice crunchy texture contrast to dip into the duck drippings. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal at Little Hen. The prices are on the higher side but you get quality food and great service. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Outstanding restaurant in downtown Haddonfield. Came here for the first time on a Saturday night to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, and the entire experience was perfect from start to finish and truly exceeded our expectations. The whole place is tiny; there is only enough room for six tables inside, but this makes it cozy and intimate. The view of the cooks working with smells wafting over the dining area make it even better. Our server was Will who looked like he was about 16 but he was amazing. Quick, efficient, professional, and kind. The real star of the evening is the food, of course. We had the chicken liver mousse and tomato soup with shrimp and tarragon as starters, and we each had the duck frites as an entree. My girlfriend has spent a lot of time in France and she was in heaven. I'm no expert in French cuisine but everything I tasted was melt-in-your-mouth exquisite. Rich, decadent flavors in everything. We were there for an hour and a half so it was nice to not be rushed and take our time with a perfect dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a next level dinner. read more

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We had such a great experience for our first meal at The Little Hen! For how small and quaint a restaurant it is, I was very happy at how easy it was to get a reservation on a Friday night! Of all the things we ordered, the potato leek soup was an amazing starter and so flavorful! I'd also order the escargot again--it was definitely the best I've had in a while. Both of our entrees were delicious and I'd order the duck frites or chicken coq au vin again. And lastly for dessert, I would eat the crème brûlée every time I visit! read more

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Finally made it to the Little Hen on a freezing cold Saturday night in March. First, it was great to have an almost normal dining experience in endemic era COVID. I sure hope it stays this way. The Little Hen is small. It holds 20 patrons at most. The staff is extremely good, knowledgeable and thorough. The menu is also small, which is OK with me. The Little Hen is also BYOB as Haddonfield is a blue town. There is street parking and also a public lot nearby. There are only 4 mains plus one special on the menu. What we ordered: Escargots Salade D'Autome Cauliflower Au Gratin Steak Moutard Chicken Breast Coq Au Vin Skate Wing Everything was very, very good! We enjoyed the appetizers, well our party did order Escargots, or snails are not my thing, but the salad was quite good. The Coq Au Vin was unbelievably tender and juicy. The steak was excellent. The Skate wing had a slight sweet and salty flavor profile and was light but filling. Anything Au Gratin and with butter is good with me, even with Cauliflower. Overall, it was a great dinner and we really enjoyed ourselves. I much prefer this type of French Bistro style food over French Haute cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant and so glad to have this nearby. Little Hen will really feel like Europe when it is warm enough in the coming months to dine outside. read more

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I have been to the Little Hen a number of times and it never disappoints. Service, food quality and menu variety are all top notch!

Excellent and authentic in all respects. We've been going to Little Hen now for several years and the consistency is so impressive -- and the chef's daily specials always offer wonderful alternatives to the standard menu. A very impressive and reasonably priced restaurant! read more

Delicate and respectful French preparations, yet bursting with flavor! Nourishing, bright, each component made to perfection. Sautéed radishes with French butter, fleur de sel, and chives just brings me back to life! The Wild Norwegian Halibut over butternut squash and clam chowder, tender veg, whole clams in shell with some in the broth...the crisp, salty-cracklin' goodness of the fish skin...just beautiful. Pot de Crème done perfect, with wee chocolate cookie nestled in the whipped cream; I did recommend a narrower spoon, for ease of scraping! Alan Lichtenstein is talented, and clearly loves and respects food. A sumptuous meal, at a perfect French BYOB. read more

Best meal of 2020 I've been trying to get here, or their Two Fish location for 2 years now. Something always came up or a different restaurant was chosen. But I didn't lose sight of these gems. When the lockdown ended the Hen reopened quickly, I hadn't even known that the fish just reopened 2 weeks ago( but now that I do I'm obsessed with getting there soon too) We had a 5 pm reservation on a mild summer night. In retrospect a later time would have avoided the pesky sun, but that was easy to overlook with the incredible food we were served. For apps we selected the escargot and scallops. I may have mumbled so was brought out the duck app first. I knew right away this was not the scallops, we were kindly offered to enjoy it anyway. I have to say this was a lucky mistake, this was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The scallops were good as well, but the Florida specimens could have been improved upon with something more local and/or from colder waters. The snails were plump and tasty in their herby and buttery sauce, possibly the best either of us have had. But let's get back to the duck.... this was a crepe stuffed with duck confit, pickled peppers and red onions with an incredible cheesy sauce. Each component could be tasted but as a whole melded into something greater than the sum of its parts. For entrees we had the skate and also the roast pork. The fish was perfectly prepared, and served with pickled pearl onions( these provided a nice acidic pop) and spinach barley that was a good contrast to the rich skate. My entree was the pork and it was possibly the best one I've had. The perfectly cooked meat was served on real dirty rice, and topped with a summer corn relish. Again, every component was perfectly seasoned and cooked. This was an iconic summer dish. We ordered sides of cauliflower and haricot verts. The cheese sauce was amazing in the first, the beans were cooked to perfection with only onions as a companion, but this still produced another best ever veggie. For dessert I acquiesced to the crepe cake( I wanted to try the chocolat) and once again was blown away by the simple elegance and taste. Service was perfect as well and I believe our waitress was also the owner. I look forward to returning when indoor dining is able to resume. I'm thinking steak next time, a table near us ordered it and even though I was pleasantly stuffed by then, it smelled amazing and was causing my hunger to return. I can only imagine how good those frites must have been. One last thought: this is the place to bring those better wines you've been saving for a special occasion. Lastly a shout out goes to Alanna B who is a regular at both locations. What a great recommendation!!! read more

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Ambience is great except for music which wasn't very French. Ability to interact with chef is lovely. The whole idea is lovely but it was poorly executed. Server was a bit clueless in knowing ingredients of the offerings and the chef had to clarify what was written down. Even with that, the food still came out with ingredients that we had not asked for. Food was decent but didn't have any of that French simplicity or finesse. We brought two bottles of expensive champagne with us and asked for one of them to be opened and brought to the table. We only drank the one ( and a bottle of white wine we had brought) and upon leaving we asked for the unopened bottle so we could take it home, only to find that they had opened it in the kitchen and left it all evening without a stopper. We also felt extremely rushed toward the end of our evening. They even turned the heat off at around 10:30pm on an extremely cold night. read more

*Disclaimer: this dining experience took place during Haddonfield Restaurant Week* Vibes: small, no-frills French BYOB, best for a date night Tasting notes: -Bone marrow: very generous portion with a small spoon provided to scoop the buttery goodness on to the toasted baguette slices; loved the crispy, garlicky, very aromatic gremolata crumb layer -Duck confit: fork-tender meat with a light crispy skin; the sweetness, though noticeable upon the bite, does not saturate or overpower the flavor of the duck; lentils were firm and well-cooked -Chocolate pot de creme: served in a surprisingly large jar with about a fifth full with airy whipped cream; richly chocolate in flavor; pleasantly dense and smooth with just a bit of fluffiness with each spoonful Other thoughts: -Friendly, attentive service: as soon as we walked in, even though our table wasn't quite ready, the hostess offered to chill our bottle of Prosecco -Appreciate the filling portion sizes that's uncommonly seen with French restaurants -Would absolutely recommend and come back for the bone marrow and pot de creme! read more

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Such a cute little restaurant. My teenage daughter wanted to try French food so we chose this place. We loved LOVED their deviled eggs OEUFS SUR OEUFS-the roe really made this delicious. So glad our server recommended it. The mushroom toast was good and the duck frite was really tasty. The servers were really nice and helpful. Also, it's a huge plus that it's a safe place for my kid with peanut and sesame seed allergies. Thanks for a great meal! read more

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This is by far one of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia area, even beyond that. Came for dinner several months ago and was kind of shocked at how good the proteins from the entrees were prepared. I've eaten in countless restaurants, lived in New York City for 7+ years, and am rarely blown away by a meal anymore. I did not expect the food to be so exceptional given the setting and price. Really fine dining, yet the restaurant is humble in size and barely adorned. My now-husband and I had been looking for a venue for an intimate dinner following our wedding for months. After enjoying dinner there, we reached out to the management and were greeted with delight and interest. Lauren was so incredibly kind and easy to work with. The restaurant would be closed that evening for our party of 14, and we were given a menu to choose from/edit to our specifications. We arrived early to tables situated along the length of the restaurant and the chef working away on the preparation. We were able to decorate the room as we wanted, but the tableware was provided. The meal was AMAZING. Literally, every part was exceptional, and our families could not stop raving about the food as a whole the entire night. We cannot thank The Little Hen enough for an unforgettable experience. read more

The Little Hen - Interior setup for a private dinner - French Near Me - Haddonfield, New Jersey

Simply charmed by this little spot. Food fabulous ! Service on point ! Lovely atmosphere ! Thank you for a wonderful evening read more

First time trying French cuisine and it was absolutely amazing !!! Ambiance was cute, cozy, and comfortable. Our waiter Kyle was amazing !!! He gave us the low down on the menu and we took some of his ordering advice. He suggested the radishes, eggs, and mushroom toast as starters. Then we had the duck frites and the scallops accompanied by the carrots and the Brussel sprouts special, both were to die for!!! This was my first time having duck and it was outstanding !!! Moist, tender and simply cooked to perfection. The scallops were also delicious, cooked and seared to perfection. We ended the meal with pumpkin crème Brûlée and french press coffee to top it off. The dessert was the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor and the coffee was fresh and hot!! Such a wonderful dinning experience and can't wait to come back !!! read more

The Little Hen - Brussel sprouts, carrots, duck frites, and scallops. - French Near Me - Haddonfield, New Jersey

I visited the little hen with my girlfriend and it was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely come back for dinner anytime, The chef came to our table and was very nice and kind I highly recommend. The music, the ambiance was perfect. read more

I think I added 10 photos and they should speak for themselves! I love Haddonfield restaurants, although this might be first review of one. This entire road is fully of yummy locally owned restaurants on a quaint street in South Jersey. First things first, due to Covid it's outdoor only and reservations are either required or highly suggested. We sat outside which was really nice but the sun beat my poor friends neck to hell. Ideally they should have a few umbrellas that lean. They didn't appear to rotate and didn't think to ask so I won't call this a complaint. It's BYOB and I love me some BYOB because I focus all my money on the food and not the cocktails. As you see can see from the photos we are errrrrything lol. Everything is made the same day. Everything is fresh. I didn't remember to ask if was locally sourced. The desserts were made in house and the poached pear was a specialty created by the server. The service was phenomenal, the waitress (and possibly owner) was amazing and very attentive. read more

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A hidden gem , if you understand and like french food , THIS IS IT. I love the chef , I love the place and they always take really good care of us . THANK YOU THANK YOU read more

The appetizers were honestly the highlight of this restaurant. We got the cauliflower Au gratin & the crispy frog legs, which were delicious! The Au gratin was great & the frog legs were battered lightly and not dry at all. For the entrees we got the duck frites & skate fish. The fries were good but the duck was supposed to be medium rare but a lot of pieces were on the rare side. The main reason why I am giving it 3.5 stars is bc of the ambiance and service-- very loud environment in a very small room and our server was not attentive at all. We waited a long time for our food and just for our plates to get cleaned up. Our server was no where to be seen when we wanted our check. The other server was the one who took notice and started to ask us if we needed anything even when we weren't his table. Overall, would not come again just because the appetizers outshine the entrees and sad service. read more

There is a reason why this place has a five star review. A must. Just come. I don't have any more pictures, because we ate it too fast. But at least you have a small picture of dessert. read more

The Little Hen - Desert, "Mille Feuulle" translation 1000 layers. But there is only 48. ...just wow - French Near Me - Haddonfield, New Jersey

i wanted to jot down a quick update since my initial visit. i did return to little hen maybe around the holiday time before omicron took over life again.. anyway! Little Hen is truly a neighborhood gem! it was a busy night with full bookings but the food was super consistent, i was quite impressed! the restaurant is tight but the size of the operation does not impair the quality! we were a table of 4 and basically ordered half the menu to share lol most things were same as last meal but it's always a treat to enjoy their chicken liver mousse and escargot again. this time we tried the tuna crudo and that was very yum but quite $$$. entree wise, all of the dishes were spot on! the chicken au vin - classic but don't over look it! i remember the skate wing was seared perfectly and quite yum! after finishing the meal, it does leave me excited to return in a few months b/c i know it will be a good meal! :) read more

Where can you go in South Jersey for French cuisine? Little Hen is the place to go! We are fans of Mike and Felice's Two Fish Restaurant that is down the street from the Little Hen and was so excited for them to open up this French Bistro Restaurant! We've been to Paris and came back wishing there was a French Bistro Restaurant where the atmosphere is casual, comfortable, fun, and best of all fabulous food! The Little Hen meets all those needs and exceeded our expectations. Some of our favorite appetizers are Oeufs Sur Oeufs (Deviled Eggs), Mushroom Toast, and Frog Legs to name a few. All the entrees and sides are delicious. It's hard to choose just one so that just means you have to go a few times and eat through the menu! The Little Hen is BYOB. Street parking and public parking lots are available near by. Credit Cards are accepted. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. read more

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Food amazing. Service from wait staff strong but the owner was completely rude and out of control given his restaurant was empty. We arrived for a 5pm reservation at 4:30 and the place was empty. Empty to the point where he asked the waitstaff to not turn people away. We ordered food, were alone in the restaurant at one point but the food was fantastic. Right until the point the owner came to tell us we had been there too long and needed to leave. We had ordered desserts and the check and he did not acknowledge any of that. Only that in an empty restaurant we had stayed too long. Food-amazing. Service from staff-amazing. Owner has ruined all of it. Never going back. read more

When do you get French food? And French food that is good? How about great French food that you can BYOB, has an open kitchen and the owner is the chef? If you have been to little hen the answer would be yes to all questions posed. Italian dominates the area so an alternative is always welcome. French fare in my opinion when it is prepared like it is here should be more readily available. The food just pares so well with your wine (assuming you bring good wine) it can feel like you are at a liquor establishment, meaning it feels full service but without the wine markup. Byobs have to Excell on food because that's all they have and little hen does hit all the high notes. Highly recommend you go. read more

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I have driven by this place so many times and never realized it was there on the corner of Kings Highway. Stopped in on a weekday night with my wife and two other couples. It is BYOB.There is only seating for 18 in this very small French restaurant. Overall the food was great and the service was prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. We tried nearly the entire menu between all of us. Frog legs, snails, cassoulet, etc. my only real complaint was that because there was six of us gratuity was automatically added to the bill and unbeknownst to us we paid the total and added our own gratuity. We did not notice this until we got home. I don't even disagree with this practice, just would like to see it clearly stated somewhere. read more

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Let me start off by saying the food is INCREDIBLE. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. Mussels were the size of my thumb- so meaty. Escargot was not too rubbery and the sauce was 10/10. Highly recommend mushroom toast. Service was 3/5 at best. The restaurant does not have air condition so we were all sweating, especially with hot food. Open kitchen was cool but it allowed for the smoke off the grills to go out to the dining area. Both our eyes were burning when we left. We sat down and did not get asked for our order for 10 Minutes. Seems reasonable when a big restaurant but this only has 7 tables. In the middle of telling us about the menu, someone at another table dropped their fork and the waitress ran over to pick it up, right in the middle of speaking to us. Thought it was very rude. We put in cheeseboard first and it took another 15 minutes to come out (it's not that big to take too long). The fastest thing we got was the check. Now, they just opened so I'm sure they have some kinks to work out and maybe it was just on a bad night. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Tasty but a little bit pricey for a more rustic French food experience. The kitchen also needs to be better vented away from the dining area. read more

We had an early date night dinner and ordered almost everything on the menu - deviled eggs, escargot, mushroom toast, sautéed radishes, duck frites and steak. Everything was amazing. We even ordered all the sides and a couple of specials to take home for the kids. We are so lucky to have such an incredible french restaurant within minutes of where we live. Please check this place out - you will love it. read more

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Excellent food and atmosphere! Would def recommend! Everything was delicious! From appetizers, entrees to Desserts!

My first time here. I will return. Amazing dinner and service! Pictures should tell the story read more

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Just attended a private party at Little Hen. Wow for the food. The hosts deftly matched the wine to every course. Again Wow.