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I have been to Hattie's b about 3 times and the opening day-and i ordered it for lunch . I had a craving for it . It was delivered hot and was as tasty as eating in. Or take out.This chicken is amazing the sides are fresh . I usually try a new restaurant a few times to see if the quality is consistent. They nailed it every time. My coworkers are ordering in next week. The big red bag arrived and everyone wanted to know what it was. The sweet and tangy rub try ! Trust me its delicious Next I want the chicken sandwich and cobbler.KEEP up the Good service and food read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Receipt of purchase - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You're restaurant was amazing! We can't get down to Nashville, but you brought Nashville to Chicago!! The customer service today was absolutely amazing! Your employees went way above and beyond to explain your menu, to also ask how our experience was, and even went so far as walking a woman who had a visual impairment to their destination. It has been a very long time since this level of care has been shown! What an amazing experience next to an iconic ball park! Welcome to the neighborhood! We look forward to our next visit! read more

Look I know it's a chain but it's the first in Chicago before that you have to travel to Tennessee and they're basically in Wrigley field. Kudos to the staff(Monty) for informing us it's gonna be another 12 minutes for the fresh batch of chicken they're frying. Then Monty comes out again about 10 minutes later and says he just refunded us for the wait. The foods on them- holy moly that's never happened to me before !! The bacon cheddar grits was cheesy and very bacony. The chicken came piping hot, juicy, bursting with flavor, for a medium - it bites. Also we had outdoor seating - a perfect night to spend at Wrigley. read more

We came to Hattie B's because people kept telling us it was the best hot chicken in Chicago, and honestly... yeah I get it now. We went on a Saturday afternoon and I thought it was gonna be way crazier, but it was actually pretty easy getting in. Still busy though. The second we walked in the smell hit me right away. Fried chicken, spices, everything smelled crazy good. The staff was super nice too. I asked for recommendations and they definitely didn't steer me wrong. I got the mild fried chicken sandwich with mac and cheese on the side and honey mustard. First bite completely got me. The chicken was insanely juicy and tender, like you barely even had to chew it. The breading had that perfect crunch without falling apart everywhere. The mild seasoning had this buttery peppery flavor that slowly built up instead of punching you in the face. Then I dipped it in the honey mustard and it somehow got even better. Sweet, tangy, little kick from the chicken... ridiculous combo honestly. Now, the mac and cheese surprise me too. That might legit be one of the best ones I've had. It was super creamy and every bite tasted cheesy. I kept stealing bites between sandwich bites. Definitely coming back. This place is dangerously good. read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Fried Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was delicious. Their chicken is so juicy and flavorful. Their crispy chicken is great but their grilled chicken is underrated. Food came with a lot of fries and some extra sauce which was appreciated. They have these really good chicken skin crisps for sale too that were amazing. Service was awesome. Food came out fast and the staff were very nice. Pretty empty on a Thursday afternoon. Store is very new and clean. Cutely decorated and a lot of space of sitting. We didn't dine in but would in the future. read more

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I Knew this would be a solid chicken spot judging by its original birthplace, Nashville. Good quality chicken, well marinated for a juicy and tasty bite. I especially loved the sides they have here. Not many good places in Chicago to find southern comforts. I recommend the cheesy grits and southern greens. They're much healthier and tasty than French fries. I'll be back to try the dessert. read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Classic chicken sandwich, southern greens and cheese grits - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As someone who has had Hattie B's in Nashville, the expectations were high...and glad to say it didn't disappoint! We went on a Sunday afternoon when there wasn't a Cub's game, which I am sure made the experience more enjoyable. It wasn't super busy, and the food came out fast. The staff was friendly and helpful in choosing an additional side sauce to try. I got a tender kid's meal with fries -- the portion was great, as the tender was more of a filet size in my opinion! I got the sweet and smoky dry rub, fries, and a side of ranch and the comeback sauce. The comeback sauce was recommended by the front staff and it was a yummy addition. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and not spicy - which was what I wanted today. The fries were so crispy and really well seasoned, made even better dipped in the comeback sauce. The pickles (dill, not sweet, thank goodness) were 10/10...could've eaten a whole jar! For beverages, there is a self serve area with soda (coke products), house tea, and house lemonade. The ice is the best kind of pebble ice and there were pre-sliced lemons available. The interior is very colorful, with LED signs as a main attraction. It was a nice day, so the doors/walls were open facing Wrigley field. There is an outdoor area to eat with picnic tables and umbrellas. I can see this spot being super popular stop on a summer Cub's game afternoon. Overall, it was a good experience and the food was delicious. I'd love to come back and try the chicken and waffles! read more

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Wrigley field open door style southern chicken joint? Great place on an 80 degree day to watch the cubbies and chow on a chicken sandwich. Hattie's is superior to competitors. The staff were helpful and straightforward. Truly a fun environment to eat. Thank you Hattie B's! read more

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I have been waiting for Hattie B's to finally arrive in Chicago for YEARS. I think within their first week of opening, I had my office cater lunch from here. Unfortunately, that was not a good experience, so that's why it isn't 5 stars. However, their chicken is always standout. BEST fried chicken in Chicago. I always get the medium. Hot is actually spicy. Great location if you're in the area for a Cubs game. I wasn't a fan of their desserts at first, but their banana pudding grew on me. Peach cobbler is still meh. I think they're planning to open more locations, so congratulations! read more

3.9 Stars - TL;DR Good food, Great service, Casual yet immaculate interior situated right next to wrigley. Price is a bit steep for fried chicken but wygd I guess that's just Chicago in 2026. We stopped in craving fried chicken and I left pretty happy and satisfied with our meal. We happen to come on a Cubs game day which made things livelier albeit somewhat chaotic around the Wrigleyville area. This spot is directly adjacent to the actual field butting up next to their little external "recreation" area. This can either be a pro or a con depending on if you're a baseball fan or not. I didn't factor it in at all. Service was warm and friendly, food came out very quickly and piping hot. Classic southern quarter chicken - 4.5 stars. Delicious shattering crispness to the exterior with a good amount of flavor. People are probably not coming here for the non-spicy version but this was the best thing we ordered. My only nit pic is that because it acts as a canvas for their spicy oil and seasoning, according it isn't as chock full of spices as something like my favorite spot (The Southerner in Michigan). That said, I understand how totally impractical it would be to have different batter just for the plain version. Perhaps maybe a sprinkling of finishing seasonings that don't contain any heat. Again a nit-pic, I would have this fried chicken over most in Chicago any day. Pimento Mac - 2.5 Stars. Texture of noodles was complete mush and the flavor of the cheese sauce was weirdly watery even though the actual texture was thick and creamy. It's not that it didn't have flavor, it just lacked that roundness and feel you're expecting from a cheese sauce. Kinda flat tasting with salt and thickening agents. I feel like the texture of the original may be loads better and this is something that an industrial scale simply may not work with. Hot Tenders - 3.6 Stars. White meat wasn't too dry and the "hot" was actually hot for a change. The heat is unique and driven mainly by that dry cayenne seasoning although the wings look sauced. The heat creeps up on you and lingers around for a while. They were crispy when they came out (not as crispy as the quarter) but sogged out not too long after. I wouldn't come for these, although inside a sandwich they might be perfect. Crinkle Fries - 3.8 stars. Decent crispy fries with a fluffy interior and a unique finishing salt that has a touch of heat was weirdly a bit reminiscent of Dorito powder haha not bad Def worth stopping in to try the bone in chicken, especially if you're a heat seeker. Skip the Mac and cheese and go for a side that would do well in a large batch setting that holds up over time. read more

Checked out the Chicago location after being to the Nashville one several times. Glad to see the food is the same quality. A lot of times when restaurants expand to new markets it's just not the same. Chicken sandwich was juicy and crispy and the medium was the perfect heat. Will be back and try the next level of heat. read more

New hot chicken spot just dropped and it's *fire emoji* I ordered delivery from Hattie B's so I can't speak on the space/service, but I can speak on the food! I went with the three fried chicken tenders plate. They have multiple spice levels you can choose. I decided to play it safe with medium but think I could go up to hot. Medium still had a pretty good kick to it! It comes with a slice of bread, pickles, and a choice of side. There are a lot of side options -- fries, mac n cheese, grits, and coleslaw. I kept it safe and went with the fries and they were so yummy! For sauces I went with ranch and the nashville comeback which was tangy with a little kick. I liked it! Definitely excited to visit Hattie B's in person and explore more of the menu! read more

I have had Hattie B's in Nashville multiple times and it was always great, one of the all times. I was so excited when I found out they were opening a store down the block from me. I could have not been more disappointed with everything. The chicken was drastically undersized, under-seasoned. It was very underwhelming. I gave it another try, thinking maybe it was an off day for them and again was very disappointed. Maybe my expectations were too high but it is not comparable to any of their stores in Nashville. The service was good, the place is cool but hopefully they can get back to their nashville roots! Big, juicy, flavorful chicken! read more

Ordered take out from here once we learned it is finally open!! The grits were a highlight for me, so cheesy and delicious! Also tried the salad with me medium seasoning on grilled chicken. This was also good and the meat quality was excellent! If you are looking fora meat/protein centric salad this checks the box. I'll definitely be adding this to my takeout rotation! read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Grits, yum! - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was walking by before Hattie B's was open, and immediately got excited. I love hot fried chicken, and was excited to try a well-established and respected chain from Nashville. Alas, the result was disappointing. On the one hand, there's bound to be some growing pains, and I did factor in some grace to allow for them. At the same time, a place is usually at its peak when it's new. Further, considering that Hattie B's is a chain with established recipes and procedures, the grace can only reach so far. I ordered a crispy sandwich, medium heat (I usually go hotter, but have learned the hard way to tread with caution), and fries as my side. The chicken within was a single tender - It's cute and works well when Dave's does it, but Dave knows to use a smaller bun. With Hattie's, it feels like I was stiffed on some meat. The tender itself also left much to be desired. It was as if they'd forgotten to apply breading at all! There was a very light crispness, but not enough to make a difference. When I brought this up to the person walking by asking how everything is, she mentioned I could request to have it "fried hard." I declined to send the food back, and want to note that "fried hard" is not an option I saw anywhere on the menu. As for the meat, it wasn't as tender as great fried chicken is... almost as though it had been spending some quality time under a lamp. When it comes to the heat, my heat tolerance remains high, though I will say it is a slow burn, and a good level of spice is noticeable. The rest of the sandwich was unremarkable. The pickles added contrast and brightness, but neither the coleslaw nor the squirt of sauce landed starring roles. As much as I hate to say it, I'd have to call this one a flop. The fries, meanwhile, had some redeeming characteristics. They were seasoned well, but not over the top, and while perhaps not fresh out of boiling oil, they were fresh and warm enough, still maintaining adequate crispness. I would like to recognize the service. The staff was doing everything in their power to keep the line moving as quickly as possible (with folks taking orders from those waiting in line on handheld devices). The food came out in a reasonable time frame, especially given how busy it was. Finally, props also to those walking around making sure we had everything we needed, and were enjoying our meals. While this was an incredible level of service for a fast-casual chicken shop, I am almost certain this will taper down as time progresses. Final Verdict: The only thing pulling me to return at this point is the idea that maybe, just maybe, a mistake caused the breading to be forgotten. Pics from their website indicate it should not be MIA, so hopefully this isn't a matter of my expectations being off. Besides wanting to give them another shot, there is no shortage of great fried chicken in the area, and Hattie B's has an uphill battle if they want a chance at the crown. read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Chicken was very tender and moist. Tenders were good size portion. The mac and cheese was very good. The coleslaw is listed as creamy and sweet. It was creamy but not at all sweet. We ordered an extra side of fries. The fries were very good but the portion size is definitely worth $4. Was disappointed that dipping sauces were not included with the chicken. I saw they had them but they did not ask at the counter when we placed the order so I assume they are extra. read more

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Saw this had just opened recently and wanted to give a try. Overall, solid chicken sandwich at a reasonable price point. Service was pretty quick and the inside of the place definitely had the new restaurant feel. I can see myself coming back. read more

My favorite fried chicken in the area. So perfect for before a game and hanging out with friends. The area manager, Brandon, was so welcoming and made us feel at home. read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

New favorite chicken place just dropped! There's some stiff competition right around Wrigley with multiple great options but I love chicken so I've been excitedly waiting for Hattie B's to open. They've got a lot of spice levels so I got the three tenders and tried the middle three spices - mild, medium, and hot. Hot has the best flavor, but it's actually pretty hot so I think most people are going to want the medium. They were really moist chicken breast meat which I loved! Fries came out nice and crispy, we also tried the Mac and cheese and the baked beans and really enjoyed both! I know they just opened, but service was top notch with people consistently checking in asking how things were and if we needed anything! Ambiance is what you'd expect for a higher end fast casual restaurant. We'll definitely be back! read more

Great addition to the area. I had the Hot sandwich - the spice creeps up on you so towards the end you really feel it. I'm glad I tried it but next time would prob do the Medium hot sandwich instead. Got a side of pimento Mac and cheese and it was delish. I was really impressed with how good the service was here - even though it's a fast casual place, the staff was really friendly and we were checked in on multiple times to see how the food was, and they even helped us clear our table, which I felt was over and beyond service. read more

Staff was very nice, eager to help and attentive. Chicken was cooked to perfection and juicy. The outdoor area is nice and clean and right next to the wrigley field park. read more

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Good food and service. I ordered medium and it's a nice amount of spice. Bathroom is clean. Quality control could be better. I chewed on a big chunk of batter that was stuck to the chicken. Not big deal, but a little off putting. read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This chicken was outstanding! Large and juicy and just the right amount of heat (Medium) that made my lips tingle but didn't light my mouth on fire. The bread (The catchers mitt!) under the chicken was wonderful!! The staff, very friendly and helpful as we ordered. I really enjoyed Hattie Bs and highly recommend it. read more

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Breast/Wing Quarter Chickens with Slaw and Greens - Southern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Disappointing. Chicken was overcooked or underbrined because it was not as juicy as it should have been. Do not buy into all the good looking pictures, that is just marketing. If you want hot chicken this place does not provide good value for the cost of the food. They'll be slammed with lines out the door on gamedays though. I 100% agree with Mark, either it is low quality chicken with little tenderness or something else like a new line cook overcooking it or not brining it. I really wanted this place to be good, its location is great, but there is no parking, and the pictures are all just so flimsy compared to the food quality, they should have spent time training cooks, getting a better chicken supplier, or something, but it looks like they just put all their effort into being all sizzle (pictures) and no meat (small portions). read more

I never write reviews, but this place blew me away. The amount of chicken you get for the price, astronomical. Perfect. The taste? Even better. The location? You're in Wrigley... it can't get any better. The service, gosh they're all so nice and attentive. EVERYONE COME TRY THIS AMAZING SPOT RIGHT NOW. Except for Sox fans u can stay at Canes. Ok BYEE read more