Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Midtown

"Hattie B's has perfected the method of hot chicken production, so you’re going to get a consistently cooked bird just about every single time. Locals love to sip an icy-cold glass of haterade when talking about the chain—it’s easy to feel like this is just hot chicken marketed to the masses. But their hot chicken has just the right amount of crispy skin-to-tender meat ratio, and an almost overwhelming number of different spice levels to choose from—the hottest tests even the mightiest tolerance for capsaicin. So yes, it’s a touristy spot with long lines at every location (go to the Melrose one), but you can’t deny good hot chicken when you taste it." - jackie gutierrez jones 2

"Hattie B’s opened in 2012 and has since become one of the biggest names in Nashville hot chicken. Music City alone has several locations with long lines, but the chain has also expanded across the country, serving not just the coveted hot chicken but also great sides and banana pudding. Pro-tip: The family behind Hattie B’s also owns the casual Bishop’s Meat & Three in Franklin, where you can get the same hot chicken (along with tender chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, catfish, and other staples) with far shorter waits." - Eater Staff

"Hattie B’s opened in 2012 and has since become one of the biggest names in Nashville hot chicken. Music City alone has several locations with long lines, but the chain has also expanded across the country, serving not just the coveted hot chicken but also great sides and banana pudding. Pro-tip: The family behind Hattie B’s also owns the casual Bishop’s Meat & Three in Franklin, where you can get the same hot chicken (along with tender chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, catfish, and other staples) with far shorter waits." - Eater Staff

"Hattie B's has perfected the method of hot chicken production, so you’re going to get a consistently cooked bird just about every single time. Locals love to sip an icy-cold glass of haterade when talking about the chain—it’s easy to feel like this is just hot chicken marketed to the masses. But their hot chicken has just the right amount of crispy skin-to-tender meat ratio, and an almost overwhelming number of different spice levels to choose from—the hottest tests even the mightiest tolerance for capsaicin. So yes, it’s a touristy spot with long lines at every location, but you can’t deny good hot chicken when you taste it. photo credit: Joseph Woodley" - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Opened in 2012, Hattie B’s is the new kid on the block for hot chicken, Nashville’s most iconic dish. Still, what the restaurant lacks in history it makes up in flavor, proven by the long queues that don’t seem to diminish until the kitchen closes at midnight. The hot chicken, made in the traditional style with a hot cayenne paste, comes in a variety of forms, from wings to dark meat; order the half bird if you want to try a little of everything. Then decide how much you want to crank up the heat, which ranges from mild to “Shut the Cluck Up: Burn Notice.” Half the fun is choosing the sides, which include pimento mac and cheese, Southern greens, baked beans, and extra pickles."