This place is SPICY, the heat is legit. I've had a lot of hot chicken and this spot stands up, really good flavor. It's a fast casual spot, really clean inside and staff was very nice. Plenty of seating inside and a nice patio outside for when the weather is nice. I would recommend the sandwich, fries, and tenders - all seemed like really good quality meat and had great flavor. read more

If you're craving HOT chicken, this is the place. Quality is always top notch. My go to order is the sando, hot, with fries. Every bite has a substantial amount of meat, and the pickles, slaw, and sauce balance everything out nicely. The heat is no joke, so order accordingly. My only reason for giving 4 instead of 5 stars is I find the price to be a bit high. The meals aren't skimpy by any means, but if I'm going out for a fried chicken sandwich meal, I'm not typically expecting to spend upwards of $15/pp. read more

I could never get pics because I get tott he food immediately. But it's always a good option read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - Upscale chic fil A - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

The food was prepared nicely , good size sandwiches not too big or small, bread for the sandwich is great soft sweet but doesn't fall apart great and fresh. The chicken for the sandwiches are very generous every bite was a mouth full of pure white white meat . My favorite item were the tenders they 're flakey , crumby , juicy and great size . I'm not big on coleslaw but I ate every piece that was on the sandwich and it was a generous amount very filling and cold crunch to it . Don't forget to try their signature suave and it went so well with the chicken and bread .. read more

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Best fried chicken sandwich i have ever had. my previous favorite in CT was Taino in Middletown, but this surpasses it. juicy but crunchy. full of flavors. can be hot, can be mild. every time i do pick up, i end up eating the sandwich in the parking lot. its that good. the mac and cheese is very good as well. the fries are good, especially with the comeback sauce. get a higher heat level than you generally get, you wont regret it. bring extra napkins as it will get messy as you eat. read more

First timer to Birdcode, won't be the last. We tried a couple of sandwiches, mine was the Hot Honey served mild; my husband got the medium on a regular sandwich. I really like spice, but I have to say the mild was enough for me, and I found the medium to be less enjoyable. The chicken was cooked to perfection, crispy and juicy, with a decent roll that didn't fall apart. Tried all the sides, the mac and cheese was decent, not gummy, the fries were crispy and unremarkable, and the vinegar slaw was, well, not vinegary. The owner popped around to tables and I told him I was disappointed in the vinegar slaw, he brought me some from the back that had "marinated" more and it was great. The downside to this place is there is only about 4-5 tables and they are really busy (at least when we went). Happy to hear they are opening a few other places and one in Canton much closer to where we are. I'll be a frequent eater there once it opens! read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - "Mild" Hot Honey sandwich - plenty spicy for me. Decent mac and other sides. - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

My partner has convinced me to come here as I was craving a chicken sandwich. We went as they opened so there was no wait at all. The decor is pretty and their to go packaging for the food is very nice. We both got the sando, mild and medium. Thr chicken was tender and juicy. The mild tasted salty and greasy, which was a bit ldisappointing. The medium one tasted really good tho, not sure if the mild happend to have the less than perfect piece of chicken or if more spice was able to hide it. Overall not bad but I think I want to try the hot honey sando next time. Will be back soon! read more

10/10 stars. I ordered delivery, and it was so good. I can't imagine what it tastes like fresh! I highly recommend the classic chicken sandwich with a hint of spice. The shake fries are good, but not my personal cup of tea. I prefer spicy over sweet, and the shake fries are definitely a sweet AND spicy kind of thing. If you're into that, you'll definitely love them. read more

My partner introduced me to this restaurant a year ago and every time I'm back in CT, I make a pit stop. The quality control on the food that comes out of their kitchen is top notch. I'm never disappointed. We always order the naughty neighbor. Crispy fries, topped with vinegar slaw, 2 tenders and com back sauce. SO GOOD. Get a forkful with everything and dip it in their ranch, best bite. Their mac and cheese is pretty good too, wish it was hotter when it's served though. read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - The Naughty Neighbor - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Okay this place is amazing. I am so sad it took me this long to try it but we will definitely be back. From the hosmer mountain soda, to the amazing chicken this place can't be beat. The sando was fantastic. Chicken was cooked to perfection, perfectly crispy. We got the medium spice and split the sandwich. Great portions. A bit expensive but it's west Hartford, what can you expect. Please check this place out, you won't be disappointed read more

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Got takeout from here a few weeks ago for my mom's birthday. Everything was fantastic. Most of the family got Country (no heat) and enjoyed it. I usually find Nashville Hot Chicken not spicy enough so ordered "Hot" which was good and doable, but next time I'll go medium. Portions were large and we had tons of leftovers. I got a sandwich, everyone else got tenders. Mac and Cheese was fantastic as was the coleslaw. Regular fries were fine, but we didn't care for the shake fries. As always, the Comeback Sauce was a hit. Would definitely come back and recommend to others. read more

*Update: don't go here. The chicken spice mix is off with way too much chili powder... unless you love chili powder I guess haha. Not bad, just not great. Instead, go get the hot chicken at Parkville market, it's insanely good! read more

Awesome!!! Had chicken tenders with shake fries, the BEST!! Never had a bad meal all employees ate friendly & helpful . read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - Chicken tenders with shake fries, the BEST!!!! Never had a bad meal all staff are super friendly & helpful. It's a must go to!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Love this place! The food is always great, the pricing is a little bit on the higher side, but I never regret it! Service is usually quick and they have indoor seating, so you can always wait for your order inside! read more

Had a specialist appointment in Hartford so popped in for late lunch. Couldn't post a picture because we ate it all immediately! Fresh, hand-coated chicken sandwiches, crispy and juicy. You can order different heats or sauces. Hosmer mountain soda (IYKYK) but also iced tea, draft beer, seltzers, etc. Bright and clean interior and a cute outdoor patio. Employee at counter was so welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

So often I order a medium from places like this, and there's no spice in site. So today I ordered hot, and that was a mistake. My mouth is still on fire . It really was the hottest chicken sandwich I'd ever had. Perfectly cooked and flavorful, can't wait to go back and try MEDIUM! Update: medium is perfect read more

I came here once in March and was amazed at the quality of the chicken- so tender and juicy! I got the Green Bird and banana pudding back then. Today I introduced BIRDCODE to some other friends and one of them is a picky eater and even said this place was a 10/10!! The brioche bread that's part of the Sando makes it sooo much better. And the shake fries were so delicious (and salty) and it was hard to stop myself from eating my friend's fries. Will definitely come here again! Warning: don't overestimate how well you handle spice read more

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I prefer the country style chicken sandwich, solid flavor and not overly spicy like the hotter versions they offer, the breading on the chicken did come off more than I expected but the roll held it in place for the most part. It's a good sandwich and if you don't like super spicy it's a solid option. The real rock star is their banana pudding, next time I may just get a couple of those and call it a meal. Personally I'd like to see some other sauce options for the chicken, something sweeter and a BBQ for sure. read more

Where has BIRDCODE been all my life?! BIRDCODE is home to the BEST fried chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life, hands-down. The Sando is stuffed with a fat slab of juicy, boneless chicken breast, vinegar slaw and pickles between the softest of brioche buns. Their fried chicken is the stuff dreams are made of. Every time I order takeout, I am blown away by how they're able to dish up something so crispy, yet juicy. Throw in a side of their shake fries (crinkle cut, doused in an addictive seasoning) and their Comeback sauce and I promise you'll be weak in the knees. It is the ultimate cheat meal. Do yourself a favor today and hit up BIRDCODE for your fried chicken sandwich fix!! read more

Pros: Chicken tenders were really good, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Cons: - All 3 of us had upset stomachs the next day. Had to stay close to bathroom all day long. - $0.50 for 1oz of French or ranch dressing - really? Should be included considering the prices are already high. - "Hot" was way too hot and I like hot. Tone it down a notch. - included sliced bread is a waste of food - does anybody really eat these? In conclusion, the chicken is really good but expensive for what it is. Maybe they charge extra for the included torrential diarrhea? read more

We randomly happened upon this, planning to go to another restaurant. Once we saw the sign we decided to give it a try. Man were we happy we did. I got the mild sand which and my friend got the medium. Food was fresh and delicious. read more

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Great solid chicken joint Has many spice levels & a delight to visit. Im from Maas where theresns few small places similar & all delicious. read more

Great chicken spot. The service is very quick. We went on a Saturday and the place was busy. They even gave us sauce on the side for free. The chicken sandwich is bomb the vinegar slaw in it was solid. A well put together chicken sandwich that is quite large and very well priced under $10. The fries were also really great and well seasoned read more

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So delicious and authentically Nashville hot! I lived in Nashville for about 4 years and went to the hot chicken festival, ate hot chicken at least a few times a month. Prince's was always my favorite. Let me tell you that Birdcode is the real deal. I got the medium tenders and the spice was real but the chicken stayed extremely flavorful. The crunch was perfect. Shake fries were crisp and wonderfully seasoned. Don't eat them without their delicious homemade ranch! Only thing that was just okay was the Mac and cheese. It was creamy and the type that hardens easily. Nothing special and not super flavorful. Go for the other stuff though! I'm a flight attendant always traveling around, and I often have layovers in Hartford so I'll definitely be back. read more

The only bad thing about this place is that there is not a Birdcode near me. Get some locations in Saugus or Boston. Let's go! The greatest spicy tenders on earth. A1!!!!!!! read more

We actually drove about an hour to try this hot chicken to see how it compares to those in our area. It has a small parking lot and a few tables if you want to eat in. The staff was friendly, it took maybe about 15 minutes and we got there at 8:30pm for our food to be ready and we took it directly to a table to eat. My boyfriend ordered the hottest level chicken sando as he gets the hottest everywhere we go, he did say it was VERY hot, more with seasoning rather than a sauce. He liked it. They did get our order incorrect and we were so lucky to be right inside to be able to point it out and correct it, I would have been so disappointed if we picked it up and didn't notice til we had left. I ordered cheese fries and the Mac and cheese to go as a side with the sando. Instead they forgot the Mac and cheese and put my cheese fries with his sandwich. Everything was correct on the receipt though. The Mac and cheese was room temperature, which is OK for everything except for Mac and cheese so I asked for them to swap it for a warmer one. I had put my fork in it seconds after they gave it to us and was surprised that the Mac and cheese was room temperature and wondered how long it had been sitting there at that temp. I would say if my eyes were closed I would have said that it tasted like Boston market Mac and cheese, very flat flavor but not bad. The cheese with it is the exact cheese that goes with the cheese fries FYI. Maybe next time we wouldn't get both. Fries were crispy. I was most disappointed that as we were finishing up our meal, my boyfriend had half his Mac left a few bites of sandwich and I had some fries to finish it must have striked 9pm. We maybe needed 3 or 4 minutes to just eat the rest of our meal without choking but the staff literally came to us at at 9 exactly not a second later and said "sorry we are closed we need to ask you to leave." We weren't about to pack up a few bites off everything so we tossed what remained. It just rubbed me the wrong way a little. Lock your doors, don't let anyone else in and let me swallow what's in my mouth since I already paid for everything and was already wrapping up my meal, Jeez! read more

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Friends picked up dinner for 4. Website was awkward to use/order. Couldn't change a sandwich item without deleting it and starting over, then at the end..it wants you to create an account, s/b at first, 4 people ordered 4 different sandwiches...not one was marked..heat level etc. Fries were in open top boxes....cold by we got home to Bloomfield in 15 minutes, Sandwich had good sized piece of chicken, tasted good, but probably won't go back for takeout. read more

So, I usually leave long-ish reviews on Yelp but there's no need to for BIRDCODE Hot Chicken. I literally had the BEST chicken sandwich I've eaten in the Northeast HANDS DOWN here. I ordered "The Sando," mild (because I'm a wimp when it comes to things that are too spicy) with a side of Shake Fries. The expertly fried chicken was crispy yet soooo tender and topped with a delicious vinegar slaw, pickles, and BIRDCODE's Comeback Sauce on a brioche bun. Stop reading this review right now and go get this sandwich, NOW. You WILL thank me later. read more

Went here for lunch today and got the Sando - mild spice. 10/10 would recommend checking this place out. You definitely get your money's worth and it was delicious! read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - The Sando - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Came here with a friend looking for a good chicken sandwich. I've Been let down by Popeyes, KFC, and all these places that attempt and saw the reviews were very positive for this place, so I figured it's worth the drive to try. Upon arriving (West Hartford) I noticed parking lot was a bit tight, but luckily it was not too busy. During peak hours I could see you having to park on the main st and walk over. Not the biggest deal. Walked in and was immediately greeted by friendly staff. Ordered the hot-honey 2.0 with no pickles, medium heat, and subbed the fries for Mac and cheese. Pink lemonade for drink. Came to about 18$ with the mods n drink, 20$ after tip. Bit steep but fair for what it claims, hoping its worth the 20. Eating area is on the medium/smaller side, but very clean and updated. Warm feel at your seat. you can tell it's local based but it's surprisingly spacious and doesn't feel tight or enclosed for the size. Murals of flaming chickens sprinting across hot chili's was impressive. Def the work of possibly some nice local artist as it was really eye catching. Snagged the window seat with the high metal stools and our meals were delivered right to us shortly after ordering, less then 10 mins, something quick. Now the good part Start by saying pics don't do justice for the size of the chicken breast on the sando. Plate arrives, and here is this monster, dripping in hot honey mixed with beautiful spices. You can see in the pic the pool of perfection that has ran off this freshly dipped sandwich. This is no clean eat. The potato bun was toasted in lots of butter to perfection, you can taste it. Sweet and buttery. Evenly coated in a thin and crunchy coating. They must dip the sandwich in some sort of wet spicy Nashville like sauce, and then coat it with a house mix of dry spices which is killer. Most places don't dip the sandwich, so I was thrilled for that. When you bite into it, you get hit with a complex blend of spice that pairs well with the hot honey and tangy ketchup-based comeback sauce. Sandwich size was much larger than what I expect being used to these other sandos. It was a massive hunk of juicy tender hot white meat. You could tell it was just cooked to order. Extremely juicy too. I ordered medium heat and it was VERY SPICY. It had my nose running! I will get mild next time for sure only get medium or hotter if your a fan of some REAL HEAT. Be sure to grab some ranch, or extra comeback sauce. The heat isn't just hot, it's so flavorful that it's almost addicting and you keep going for another bite until it's gone. Thing was a total unit and extremely messy to eat, be sure to ask for extra napkins / utensils because there Is Not a display for customers to self serve with. could use wet-naps. Fries were a solid crinkle cut, thinner but similar to shake shacks fry. Could be slight more crisp. Mac and cheese was very creamy and buttery, in long spiral noodles that held the sauce well. Tasted like a better more homemade version of paneras Mac. Gooey white buttery goodness, could use salt n pepper. Cooled the heat down immensely. Lemonade was more sweet then sour good balance, and Tastes refreshing. Friends meal looked killer, basically looked like a stacked version of fully loaded Mac. Ranch was 10/10 they use fresh dill in it which was superb, comeback sauce is ketchup based maybe w/mayo in it, faintly similar to thousand island. Should possibly look into doing a Deluxe Sandwich option, where there is lettuce tomato onion cheese on a sandwich. They have dessert and sweets aswell, didn't know until after which was a bummer. No room anyways as portions are generous. On way out, The server wished us a good day. The way he was friendly and attended to all our eatery needs made me want to return. Possible heartburn warning cause it is spicy stuff. It was a extremely hard debate between 4 and 5 stars simply because no lettuce,tomato,cheese. Sides were making me also push 4, but the sandwich was so perfect I had to give them the 5 star. Most places on this account will not be 5 stars unless I feel like they truly are travel worthy, for the overall value and quality of food. I will be back to bring other friends and family members soon as I was extremely pleased with the dine at this location. It's My new #1 Chicken Sandwich spot. Def worth a try if your in the area or can't seem to find a worthy chicken sandwich. Reminds me of something you see on a commercial, except on your plate in front of you. read more

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This place has the best hot chicken in the area, serving sizes are decent and it's always quick and easy

Seriously, their fried chicken was AMAZING! We found this place on our way to Maine from NY. We just wanted to grab a quick lunch in Connecticut and continue our journey. Then we found this GEM! I'm not a big fan of chicken breast, always think it's dry and tough. But i LOVE their fried chicken breast! it was juicy and crispy! (I still hope that they will consider making fried chicken thighs...) We think this is probably one of the best fried chickens we've had! And of course, on our way back to NY, we stopped by and got two more orders of hot fried chicken! read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - The hottest level - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Wow. Best chicken tenders ever! I'm not a hot eater, so I got mine "Country". They were perfect. You could tell it was fresh chicken, not frozen. Done to perfection! So moist & juicy, yet the breading was crisp & not greasy. What a balance! Husband had The Sando. Had his medium & was a happy boy. Would definitely do this again if in CT! read more

This place slappppps. Insanely delicious chicken, really funky space- happy a new, unique place has found a home on Park Road. I've already gone twice since they opened, and each time the food has been consistently great. Good size servings, chicken always cooked so well- never dried out or over cooked. Moist and juicy and crave-able. The spices are unlike any other chicken places around here. Like other reviewers have mentioned, it IS spicy chicken in general, so starting with mild is smart, since there is still a kick to mild. Delicious sauces, too, but if you get to go and want ketchup for your fries, be sure to ask for that. I'm glad to see something cool go in that spot- I hope it does well and stays. The restaurant itself is really beautiful- the owners did a great job of designing an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Super rad artwork inside and out, and even cooler that it was done by a local artist. It's one of the highlights of the place. I think that the staff is still getting used to keeping up with orders and managing timing of to go and all the delivery services, so just know that when you order, the "ready" time might actually be later than anticipated. This happened to me twice, and I ended up waiting for the food each time... but, like I said, I think those kinks will get worked out as time goes on. Just be aware of that. I mean, for now, I wouldn't get it if you're pressed for time or trying to get somewhere else immediately after. read more

I haven't been Birdcode in about a year but what I remember iwhat was the perfect Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich, but the other day I got the perfect opposite!! Strange how things change when the owners aren't around!! My sandwich was over cooked, the fries were cold but the cookies I ordered were amazing! Over all, I love this place but super disappointed because I took my brother and told him how damn good food it was only to be taken back by the drop off in quality!!! It must be an anomaly because every spot has a bad day!!! I'll take one star off and make it a four...! read more

Let's make this simple. This was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The medium was a little hot for my taste, but it was still fantastic. The fries were also incredibly good. Come here. It's great. read more

really helpful staff, food was delivered very quickly. the chicken has a little sweetness to the spicy kick, and the fries were seasoned very well. read more

BIRDCODE Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Take it from a long-time Tennessee resident: BIRDCODE is the real deal! Every time I order, I am transported to the best hot chicken joints in Nashville! If they sold real, Southern biscuits and a few more sides, they'd be perfect. They've already nailed the lost important thing: juicy, fresh, perfectly seasoned chicken. From the most spice-averse person in my family to the real pepper-heads, we all give a cheer when it's BIRDCODE night. read more

Ok, this isn't Prince's, the original hot chicken place in Nashville, but Birdcode makes probably the best chicken sandwich I've had in CT. Chicken is cooked perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy/tender on the inside. Not really the Nashville hot chicken I love, but definitely an excellent chicken joint in CT. read more

This review is specifically for mac and cheese. I got two sides of mac and cheese and they have no taste! the mac and cheese is so bland. I definitely like to taste cheddar or a sharper cheese in my mac and cheese. I have also eaten chicken sandwiches twice. I want to like them but I think Nashville flavoring is too sugary for my taste. The coleslaw is good. read more