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Haven Hot Chicken

3.9 (29 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Kathleen S.

I came here for a quick lunch break. I ordered online and picked up in store within minutes. I got the chicken tender combo with Mac and cheese. For dessert I ordered a banana pudding. Food was good but i ended up chewing on a piece of fat in the chicken and I had to spit it out. Happy it was my last bite. As far as the Mac and cheese it wasn't bad till a few bites in and I started chewing on harder pieces of macaroni. Banana pudding was delicious! Staff were friendly and prices are fair.

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Jazzlyn S.

Friendly employees, clean location, they accept inKind Cash which is a plus!! Fresh crispy chicken-- even after driving 15 mins in the car. 10/10 Trio Tender Combo & Melt. My only FYI: The ranch is delicious but would possibly be a let down for the typical buttermilk ranch lover.

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Jason P.

Haven Hot is one of my two favorite places for hot chicken in CT. I recently stopped for some mild tenders and fries. Sometimes I go medium, but that can be a little hot for me. The tenders are meaty and tender. The breading has great texture. The fries and sauces were good. Ranch is a favorite. The spice level was right on. I got takeout, but there is some seating if you want to eat in. Five Stars

Rachel S.

Came here on a Thursday night and boy was it busy. Might consider ordering ahead next time. 1st I will warn you that mild was indeed quite spicy. I can't handle spice and that's why I went for mild but my mouth was burning. (Took 2 tums immediately when I got home). So be careful if you're more sensitive. Next time I will go for the country(plain). The chicken itself was big, juicy, and crunchy. I also enjoyed the French fries. As for the banana pudding I could live without, wasn't anything to rave about. Journey was a great help, she was attentive and kind and helped us with whatever we needed. She went above and beyond. I also appreciated her opinion regarding the items on the menu. In regards to pricing definitely over priced sure good portions but roughly $20 for a chicken sandwich and fries at a "fast" food place is a lot. Especially in a college town not the most affordable thing.

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Dan S.

My first time trying one of this local chains places and it was a great find and certainly better than one of those "mega" chains. Service was quick and I ordered the chicken sandwich. Got it with a medium seasoning which had a long but not overwhelming kick to it. The chicken itself was top shelf and bigger than the potato bun it was on. Add some slaw to it and it was a filling lunch. The fries were good and we enjoyed the bread pudding too. A great little place which fills a nice niche. 4.25 stars.

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Elisa F.

Couldn't be happier their newest location is only 10 minutes away from home!!! Easily our favorite hot chicken sandwich in CT! They are going to get sooo sick of us! If it's your first visit you HAVE to order "The Sandwich" and their "hot" is the perfect level if you like it spicy! This recent visit, we tried their hottest level (Haven) and two off-menu levels that are even hotter which you can ask for on request. INSANE. We were sweating! But I think their "Haven" level is still a pretty good level of heat without complety burning off your taste buds. They also have a limited time Garlic Parm sandwich if you can't take the heat, and other calmer options as well. You need to finish off with their banana pudding to cool it all down. Absolutely 10/10. Welcome to Newington Haven Hot Chicken!!!

Monica B.

The size of the chicken tenders was a pleasant surprise! Very generous indeed! I really enjoyed the coleslaw and the fries. The mild flavor was too much for me but I will try the regular one!!

Allison C.

We've been to 5 of the 7 Haven Hot locations now, and Newington did not disappoint! I tried their new limited-time garlic parm sandwich, which was delicious that I hope they add it to the menu permanently! We also enjoyed the Mac bowl, and even though my fiancé ordered it pretty spicy, the sweat heat and cheese sauce cut it to a level that I could even tolerate it at. I liked that this location has more seating than a lot of the others - I might even make the drive out to this one just because of that!

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