3.5 stars: My husband and I came here on New Years and we were happy to see it was open! Not too many people so we felt safe to sit inside near the door. Service was pretty good and they were attentive. This was our first time, and we ordered the 6 tender meal (the jumbo chick?) which was a lot of food. This place definitely gives you value! The tenders are big and the cream corn was delicious. However we ordered spicy tenders and it wasn't spicy at all or flavorful enough for me. The tenders are crispy, but again I was expecting more. The fries were crispy but average in flavor. We also got lemonade which I thought tasted good, but my husband thought it was too sweet. The list of sauces is impressive. We really liked the Honey Sriracha sauce and also go the sweet and sour pineapple which was more sweet than sour. Overall, we wouldn't go out of our way to come back, but definitely check it out if you are in the area! They also had vegan chicken tenders and other veggie options which was a plus in my book. read more

Happy Chicks - The Jumbo Chick subbed bacon mac&cheese for fries - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got a chicken wrap, was delicious! Fry's were awesome, queso was delicious. Definitely worth a try!

If I hadn't eaten in 3 months and Happy chicks was my only source of food I might consider eating there. Still might have to pass. If you are in the mood to get treated like trash go here! This place reminds me of a kindergarteners class room, Trash all over and sticky tables. read more

I visited the 6th st location on 5/5/24 and experienced nothing but absolutely horrible service. Everything went fine up until we received our food, as one of the plates had a hair on it. When my friend went up to the bar to return the food and have it remade, the manager gave nothing but attitude. My friend simply asked to have the food remade and was immediately accused of being intoxicated and told to leave the bar. After receiving a refund for the plate that had a hair, we began to leave. The WHOLE wait staff felt it necessary to follow us out of the bar and out onto the side walk. When telling them that we were leaving and there was no need to continue following us, the manager proceeded to pull out a BASEBALL BAT and threaten us. Needless to say, I will never visit another happy chicks location or the bar next door since it's run by the same manager. Again, absolutely horrible service and still am in shock of how the manager behaved. read more

Came at 11:45, told us we had to order before 12:30 to eat. Waited until 12:50 and asked about our food as we order before 12. Told us they can no longer make our order (more than an hour later) and can't refund us until 3 to 5 business days read more

OMG! I only found out today that there are vegan options at Happy Chicks! I got the Chick Sandwich w/ fries---- absolutely. awesome. 2 of my coworkers are on their way to the drive-thru now! read more

This is my second time ordering from here. Both times the food is mediocre at best. It simply lacks flavor and no sauce provided in takeout order as advertised. From reading the other reviews it sounds like they are cheap with the sauce and charge extra for it. How can you sell nuggets without sauce? Not going back. read more

Had a great time here, my boyfriend and I stop by for a quick dinner snack for the night. It was our first night in Austin, the bar has a employee checking temps out side the restaurant. The inside was a little small and way too many people in my opinion. We end up sitting at the bar and was service quickly. We order the chicken with two sides. The chicken tenders were large and very delicious. Was super crispy but still moist inside. It was the best chicken tenders I had in a while. The side dishes were surprisingly delicious as well. I kept going back for the sweet corn fish. It had bacon bits and sweet cream corn. A simple but delicious dish. I would recommend if you are in Austin to stop by or order takeout. The business seem to have fast takeout service if you don't feel comfortable being out yet. read more

Happy Chicks - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Oh my the vegetarian chicken is horrid! WOW I mean just not good. Took half a bite threw this nonsense out don't go here

Happy Chicks has a Great vibe. Great food. Our server Leslie was friendly and attentive to our needs.

Really really good but get the spicy even if you don't like spicy it's not that hot and it's a way better crust than the original crust. They were very helpful with the menu also . The rotating disco chicken with the fat butt over the bar is classic. Enjoy! read more

Good food and great prices. Sophia F served us and was fantastic. Great bartender and great time

Came to check this place out on Dirty pre-Alamo show and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I ordered the classic chick which was A LOT of food for $10.99. I ordered it because of the bacon mac n cheese, which was actually really tasty! The meal also comes w/4 chicken tenders, jalapeno cornbread, a crap ton of fries, and two dipping sauces (they have 15 to choose from). The fries are shockingly good, which I was not expecting by the look of them. They are somehow sweet and salty, kinda like cinnasugar meets Mrs. Dash...sounds hella weird, I know, but really really good. Though, if you are watching your sodium, you may have to limit yourself. The jalapeno cornbread was good as well, but just a bit dry. The chicken, oddly enough, was the least impressive part of the meal. The tenders had way too much breading and were a bit overcooked, but w/the honey sriracha dipping sauce, it ended up just fine. Paired w/an on-draught Lone Star and it was probably one of the more satisfying meals I've had on Dirty. The bartenders were attentive and my food came out quick, other than that, I had zero expectations. If I am ever looking for a quick, filling, affordable bite on Dirty again, I will def be back! read more

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If you're cruising down 6th and have a hankering for some fried chicken, come check out Happy Chicks! Their menu is simple: fried chicken tenders (regular or spicy), southern sides, and lots of dipping sauces. Being a total sauce lover, this was heaven for me. I had the jalapeno ranch and the avocado poblano ranch - both awesome. And the breading on the chicken was super tasty and crunchy, so can't lose there either :) I'll happily check our Happy Chicks again next time I'm in Austin! read more

Happy Chicks - So many sauce options! - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pathetic, anemic, dry grilled chicken breast that only covered half of the bun. The sandwich only came with a bun, pickles, and a piece of lettuce. I guess I was supposed to use the watered-down ranch sauce that I assumed was for the fries? The bun was the only saving grace, except that it completely dwarfed the chicken. read more

Happy Chicks - Chick Sandwich (grilled) - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Happy Chicks does not disappoint when it comes to chicken and flavor. I got the chicken sandwich with the smoked bacon sauce. The fried were also good. The Mac n cheese is one I'd want to try next time and clearly the creamed corn is good because they were sold out. Thanks Happy Chicks. read more

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Came here for dinner around 8pm and even though it's a bar on 6th, you can get in with no ID. We ordered the happy chili boxes which was 3 big chicken strips , fries, jalapeño cornbread, and a sauce . Everything was amazing besides the cornbread which was a little dry. Everything was 9.99$ and a great deal! read more

Elevated chicken tendies! If you want fast, fresh juicy chicken served in generous portions, this is your spot. Only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is the spicy chicken is not spicy at all, still flavorful though enough to come back after a night of drinking on dirty. Just make them spicy! read more

The best chicken tenders I ever had as of 8/21/18. It is located along a bunch of bars so if you want something to eat after drinking, this place is a prime spot. Not only does it have good food but drinks as well. The menu is very simple and the sauces complement the chicken tenders extremely well. Food- 8.5/10 Cleanliness- 8.5/10 Staff- 9/10 read more

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My favorite thing about this restaurant is the disco ball chickens because the one over the bar has two fabulous butt cheeks just spinning around. The food was great I really like how they have a lot of options for sauces. The mac & cheese could be a little more cheesier. Overall experience was great. read more

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Echoing the last review. Left feeling like not so Happy Chicks. Horrible service, old and not tasty Jell-O shots, and food was meh.

Great value, open late night, and has a variety of sauces and sides. The chicken is okay, nothing to write home about. I prefer the spicy option. I typically get it with macaroni and fries. It's good for a late night bite but I am certainly not going out of my way to go here. It's worth the convenience though! read more

Ordered delivery via GrubHub. Of the 4 things I ordered they got 2 things wrong. They forgot the fries for the chicken sandwich and they put regular chicken instead of spicy on the salad. Neither of these are worth the time it took to read this review, but I'm going it anyway so they up their game. I confirmed afterwards that the ticket said spicy on the chicken and the sandwich does in fact come with fries...it should not be a high bar to just get a simple order correctly and not charge customers for food you don't give them. Food was ok, not bad, not great. Tenders on the salad were the best part, nice and crispy, and the salad itself was pretty good. read more

Solid chicken tenders and fries! Mac n cheese and roasted creamed corn sides were ok, nothing to write home about. Our order took forever to come out so we were salivating by the time it did. Chicken was hot and juicy and tasted like real chicken. Can't complain about the price either. read more

Happy Chicks - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Told me I couldn't take food to go but could take a drink to go...go off but give me some food lol

I started a new job downtown and was needing some lunch. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical since my experience at their location on Burnet Road left a bit to be desired. I even looked at the menu and thought the prices seemed high for chicken tenders or nuggets. But I was hungry and the downtown area is still getting back to having a variety of lunch options. So, I stopped in and ordered their chicken nuggets. First of all, I was happy to know that you have a choice of regular or spicy for the nuggets as well as the tenders. So, I ended up with iced tea, spicy nuggets, and fries. The spicy nuggets aren't even that spicy, but they do have a great seasoning blend. The fries were similarly well seasoned -- and didn't require the two small packets of ketchup. I also liked the pineapple sweet and sour sauce which was a perfect sweet Asian flavor. Unlike Happy Chicks on Burnet Road, this location is a bar and has table service -- so think of it more as a competitor to some of the other sit down chicken places. And in that space, it does really well. read more

Not good at all that's all I have to say. And they were pretty pricy also! At this point I would of been happier with Popeyes! The chicken was dry too salty and the sauces were pretty disgusting. If I could do zero starts trust i would! This literally tasted like it had been sitting out for a day and re heated and served. read more

One of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! Great vibe, great for groups bc you can sit at the huge bar in the middle of the restaurant. The bartenders were very attentive, and our food came out quick. Highly recommend! read more

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Never heard of this chain before but then again ... never been to Austin. My crew and I spent a better part of the night getting tore up from the floor up after we met up another resident bro at the Rooster. The space is equivalent to the Rooster, ironically enough. Chicken tenders is their game, and they are good at it. My crew wasn't crazy about the roasted cream corn but I sure as hell was! Love that mess. I ordered the Classic Chick, can't remember my sauce choices but they were great. And no ... that's not the beer talking. Server was sassy, but playful, and prompt - loved her. The prices seemed par-for-the-course and area. I wouldn't naturally seek this out. However, if you said we're posting up at Happy Chicks I wouldn't complain either. read more

Happy Chicks - Classic Chick - these chicken tenders rocked. - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stumbled upon this place by accident. Most of my meals are premeditated. I'd say 98% of my meals are strategically planned and I go based on good reviews. How I accidentally ended up at Happy Chicks: So I went on a trip to Austin during SXSW and I was in my hotel room late night trying to find some grub. I found a solid place, Gus's Fried Chicken. Decided to hop on an electric scooter and hit it up. Literally rode around for 20 minutes trying to find it and gave up. I ended up on 6th Street and it was LIT. The street was shut down and everyone was partying like it was Mardi Gras. I decided to walk down that street to check out the scene that's how I found Happy Chicks. Honestly, I'm glad I found this restaurant. The staff was cordial, the food came out in a timely manner, and everything was super fresh. The chicken fingers were crispy, hot, and tender. French fries had some crunch and were salty, no issues there. Creamed corn was bomb too. The whole front of the restaurant was open so it was a prime spot for people watching. I sat back and enjoyed my meal while watching the madness outside. This is a solid casual bar with quick easy food. If you're in the area and looking to lay low this is a good choice. read more

Happy Chicks - Three tenders, fries, creamed corn, homemade honey mustard. Very good. - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here for the disco chicken but left with a happy tummy I got the Happy Chick (I think it was 3 tenders, fries, and creamed corn). This meal was more than enough food for lunch, and also reasonably priced. The chicken was delicious but a little bit on the dry side and the fries were the perfect level of crispy. The corn was a little watery, but still delicious. I came during lunch on a weekday so the place wasn't super packed, and the service was extremely fast. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back!! read more

Food was great, service was slow but friendly. But I left with a full stomach and a smile on my face. read more

I'm extremely pleased with my decision to order chicken from Happy Chicks. Wish I tried it sooner! First, whatever is used to season the chicken is absolutely amazing! It's been a while since I've been so pleased with a fried chicken meal! The sandwich with the tenders inside was delicious. The meals give you options for sides. I tried the Bacon Mac & Cheese - really tasty! Would definitely recommend Happy Chicks if you are in the mood for fried chicken! read more

My family was looking for a place to eat before heading back to Dallas. The only place that looked appealing was this chicken joint in the middle of downtown Austin Texas and boy was I surprised about their chicken. Move over Popeyes! Happy Chicks chicken sandwich was the bomb! It was not too spicy and the sandwich itself was warm to the taste. The staff was great about accommodating us and the service at the bar was great as well. This will be my go-to the next time I am in Austin! read more

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We had lunch at Happy Chicks. I had the three piece meal and my husband had the four piece meal. We both thought the fries were really good. I got a fruit cup instead of the creamed corn. I appreciate having the option to at least get something a little healthy with the fries and chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were above average, but not the best I've ever had. The staff was friendly, but super busy. read more

Great place. The bacon Mac and cheese was delicious. The tenders where good. Great customer service! read more

Happy Chicks - Classic chick meal with Bacon Mac & Cheese - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

For a sauce and chicken restaurant it's crazy for me to be an everyday regular and for them to always forget my sauce, ketchup, etc. Terrible service 1/5 coming from an everyday customer read more

It DOES make me happy that Happy Chicks offer a meatless "bird" for all us herbivores, but it's not my favorite rendition, by a long shot. The texture is more processed, softer to the bite, like an elongated nugget rather than a full tender or conventional fried chicken. I applaud the effort to be more inclusive of alternative diets, but ask why we can't get vegan corn, too? Not even creamed corn, just simple, seasoned corn would satisfy. read more

I was very disappointed in this the operations of this place during a global pandemic. Bartender- unmasked, kitchen- we counted 3 people unmasked while cooking food, cancelled our order and walked out. Not cool. People are dying. Do better or don't do at all. read more

The food at Happy Chicks is like if you took some of your favorites from fast food chicken joints and then cranked up the quality. Familiar flavors, but clearly executed in a way worthy of its own restaurant. The menu is pretty concise. Chicken Tenders served a few different ways, a couple of sides, and a small drink menu. I actually really enjoy when places like find a strategy that works. Concentrate on what you know, keep it simple, and keep it delicious. Not everyone needs an eight page menu. The Spicy Chicken Tenders were delicious. Crispy crunchy breading outside, moist inside, and just enough spice to make you notice, but not make you burn. Seasoned Fries were excellent. Crisp and peppery, they went well with the chicken. Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread was just the touch of sweet needed with all the savory spice going on. You got a bit of jalapeno flavor but not the heat from it. I really enjoyed that little square, I only wish there were more of it per side. Cornbread should be moist and slightly sweet regardless of what other flavors you add and this passed my cornbread snob test. Macaroni and cheese was the only thing I found to be a tad lacking in the flavor department, but I can forgive that with so many other yummy things on the plate. Prices were good and the waitress/bartender had no problem keeping our cups full and making sure we were taken care of. I wish the bar style seating were a bit more comfy, but I really liked the big open layout of the restaurant. That snazzy disco chicken hanging from the ceiling is pretty cool too. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Happy Chicks - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas