Hattie B's Hot Chicken

This is hands down the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. I order the medium chicken tenders and waffles. It was quickly ready, and the customer service was outstanding. One employee of this particular location, Jay, made us feel like family. He was friendly and went above and beyond to make this a warm experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Nashville, Hattie B’s West is definitely a must stop.

If you follow me, you know I reserve my 5 stars for the best of the best. And since there is no 4.5, I had to rate a 4. The employees are warm & welcoming. We ordered the 3 whole wings - Southern style (no heat) & Hot. They both came out perfect. The flavor & consistency of the wing tip is how I judge my wings. Once I pulled it off of the flat and bit into it, I knew it was a win! We tried all of the sides except bacon cheddar grits, creamy Cole slaw, and Black eyed pea salad. I don't like potato salad and I liked theirs so that should tell you a lot. The fries were perfectly brown and crispy! Only missing Red Gold ketchup (iykyk) 😀. The greens aren't soggy nor vinegary so I was impressed. The baked beans were runny, so I was apprehensive to taste; they are definitely better tasting than they look. I was pleasantly surprised. The homemade lemonade is the perfect sweetness on top of the good ice. Yes they have the "good ice"! Last but certainly not least, the pickles are top tier. Thick & crisp like they are supposed to be. They sell branded hats & T-shirts. My only regret is that we forgot to order some chicken rinds to-go before we left. Oh well, guess we have to definitely visit Hattie B's again.

We went to three locations, and this is the only one without a huge line. So we went twice in a week. A buddy and I, first timers, we like hot food and are from the Southwest. I got a half chicken little dark ... they each come with 2 sides. Luckily, the sides are small because it ended up being a lot of food. When they delivered the hottest 'What the cluck', a couple of the food runners came to look at the 'out of towners' who obviously didn't know... We went right to work on the 'What the cluck'. It was hot... really hot. I hung in there while the back of my head started sweating, my nose started running, and my eyes didn't water but got really itchy. I know better than to rub my eyes at this point because I had red hot oil on both hands. I started a pile of clean paper towels to do the job and prayed I didn't get any in my eyes. Dinner gloves would have been a good option here. I needed a second beer and mustered as much courage and composure as I could to approach the counter to order. Inside, I was a little bit of pannick. Outside, I was probably slightly red but calm. Thankfully, the beer came quickly. Feeling like the hero I was for navigating the task of 'getting a beer,' I returned triumphantly and reluctantly to the table to finish the lava coated chicken. The sides helped. We got mac, greens, black-eyed pea salad, and red potatoes. The flavor of the chicken helped, too! Not just hot... but great flavor! We finished the chicken and wiped our hands a dozen more times. Issued each other warnings about washing before peeing. Discussed the strategy for the impending Sting Ring. (I suggested putting Dude Wipes in the freezer) The counter folks checked on us twice. 🤣 I was glad that I went all in on the 'What the cluck'. Most places wouldn't serve that to the public. I've had hotter food but never from a chicken place. A week later, I returned to this location with other friends. We ordered the medium. Still great service and food. Great spice, but it's much easier to eat. . . And besides, we were getting on the road. There's no place to keep the Dude Wipes cold!

Wonderful place to grab some fried pickels, spicy chicken and a delicious dessert. Staff is kind and welcoming, atmosphere is buzzing, and the chicken feels fresh and tastes extraordinary. My friend got the "damn hot" and I got the "hot" half chicken, and whilst I was loving mine, his was really spicy. Those higher 2 levels will punish you so beware 😏 Mac and cheese was good and my favorite side was actually the French fries that were seasoned and full of flavor and crisp. Overall I strongly recommend this place, and will definitely return on my next visit to Nashville!

Believe me…Hattie B’s Hot Chicken definitely lives up to its hype, it’s absolutely delicious!!! I’ve never tried anything that wasn’t good, the food is phenomenal. I love the southern and the mild flavor. The grits, coleslaw, Mac-n-cheese, turnip greens, chicken tenders and the chicken sandwich are ALL delicious. I highly recommend make a pit stop to Hattie B’s your taste buds will thank you.