Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN

ShadowDriver · 08-17-2018, 07:11 PM

I know it's not BBQ... but, it's got good Southern roots... and "Nashville Hot Chicken" has become all the rage in recent years... partially thanks to the Mind of a Chef TV series.

We needed a lunch stop when we were enroute between the NC mountains and Fort Smith, AR. Nashville was perfectly placed, and we've meant to stop for some hot chicken before.

We were the second party in line at opening time. Friendly wait staff at registers and throughout the restaurant made sure we were well cared-for. Can’t emphasize this enough. The manager and at least 5 other guys stopped by the table to check on us.

We sampled the "Small White" and "Small Dark" plates with medium and hot spice levels.

The bird was very tender and the breading was oh so crispy crunchy and wonderfully spicy flavorful. The medium was perfect for the CINCHOUSE. while the hot was on par to a half-step low of what I expected. Next time, it’s “Damn Hot” time.

Our munchkin hit a Southern (no spice) chicken tender with some pimento mac & cheese on the side. OK... honestly, she hit the mac & cheese HARD and dabbled in the chicken arena.

Pimento Mac & Cheese - Get it! Devour it! I'm not a pimento cheese guy (or, at least I wasn't until we tried the Buxton Hall smoked pimento cheese... in a previous review).... but day-um, this was good!
Fries - Meh. Pretty good crunch, but begging for a bit more spice or some such.
Collards - Like collards should be. Not bitter. Stems remain. Could've used some vinegar and/or some hot sauce.

Need Gluten Free option? They can grill up their tenders for you instead of the fried version.

Great lunch stop. Glad we made it before it got crazy busy. 40 min later, the line is well out the front door!

Gary Tomato · 08-18-2018, 02:30 AM

I loved Hattie’s when I visited a few years ago, I wish I had time to go to Prince’s Fried Chicken too!

Gore · 08-18-2018, 08:00 AM

That's a new one for me. Nice write-up and pictures. Thanks!

BigThicket · 08-18-2018, 11:40 AM

I've been to Hattie B's a few times when in Nashville. It's one of my favorite spots when I'm there. I've yet to find BBQ that blows me away up there, but the chicken is something else. :)

frognot · 08-18-2018, 02:33 PM

I'm another fan of Hattie B's for hot chicken.

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Originally Posted by BigThicket

I've been to Hattie B's a few times when in Nashville. It's one of my favorite spots when I'm there. I've yet to find BBQ that blows me away up there, but the chicken is something else. :)

My favorite BBQ place in Nashville is Martin's. But if I could only go to one of these it would be Hattie B's.

Bill-Chicago · 08-18-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigThicket

I've yet to find BBQ that blows me away up there, but the chicken is something else. :)

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Originally Posted by frognot

My favorite BBQ place in Nashville is Martin's.

I thought I reported this here, but I guess I only did so on Titter, so many of you didn't see my Teets.

Blows Me Away is a very strong term. Honestly, I've never been Blown Away by BBQ. I've had great bbq. I've had good BBQ. But never Blown Away.

Side note: I can now eat BBQ at restaurants. For a decade, I always would match it up against my own. I always found fault in the restaurant BBQ, same as I find in my own. Coulda done this better, coulda done that. But now, I can eat BBQ almost anywhere and still find a redeeming quality. I'm not picky any longer.

That being said, I went to a couple Nashville places last year, Edley's and Puckett's Grocery. Puckett's was recommended by Frognot and it didn't disappoint. Good eats, but no pics to dissect.

I'm attaching a few shots, hope they come through.

Edleys, is the BBQ pics, there's menu cover but no menu from Puckett's. I didnt get to Martin's, but will be in Nashville in October.

Other pics are Hattie B's Chicken, a great bartender at Swinging Door, and The Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, and me with Johnny Cash

I would encourage everyone to go to Nashville at least once. I'm going again in a few weeks and might make it an annual thing. 30,000 people a month are moving there. It is an insanely "hot" destination.

I don't care for country music. I LOVED Nashville.

We're looking for property on the outer ridges of the area, we like it that much.

LYU370 · 08-19-2018, 05:00 PM

Did you go to that famous bathroom down there? At a hotel I think. Haven't made it down there yet, but plan to soon. How's the weather there in the winter?

highergr0und · 08-19-2018, 09:33 PM

Love me some Hattie B's! Bit of a drive for me for lunch, but Bishops (the family behind the B :) ) serves the chicken. In a meat and 3 right by me in Franklin. Spicy and delicious!

I love living near Nashville, about 20-25 minutes from downtown in a great suburb, but the golf and BBQ aren't that great. Not a lot of good public courses and only a few decent BBQ options. Memphis got BBQ and we got Hot Chicken,which is great but not as repeatable as some good Q.

So I just make my own BBQ and enjoy everything else :)

BillN · 08-20-2018, 02:36 PM

Hattie B's definitely on my bucket list.

BigThicket · 08-21-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill-Chicago

Blows Me Away is a very strong term. Honestly, I've never been Blown Away by BBQ. I've had great bbq. I've had good BBQ. But never Blown Away.

I have. Truth BBQ in Brenham, TX and Hays Co. BBQ in San Marcos, TX both come to mind right away. There are others, but I don't want to go on forever. I have definitely been blown away with good BBQ, just not outside of Texas.

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Originally Posted by Bill-Chicago

I went to a couple Nashville places last year, Edley's and Puckett's Grocery. Puckett's was recommended by Frognot and it didn't disappoint. Good eats, but no pics to dissect.

I've been to Puckett's several times (both locations). The Franklin location is one of my favorite places to visit in that area. I love it, but I don't really consider it a BBQ joint. They serve other things that I prefer (their fried green tomatoes are outstanding).

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Originally Posted by Bill-Chicago

I would encourage everyone to go to Nashville at least once. I'm going again in a few weeks and might make it an annual thing. 30,000 people a month are moving there. It is an insanely "hot" destination.
I don't care for country music. I LOVED Nashville.

Same here. Definitely one of my favorite places to visit, and if I had to live anywhere in the world other than Texas it would be Tennessee.

Bill-Chicago · 08-30-2018, 08:03 PM

I will be in Nashville Thurs 10/18, want to try Princes for Hot Chicken

Will be in Pigeon forge 10/19-10/22 (early exit on 22). Other than 10/20 at a wedding, I'm free.

Any TNFo's want to meat up?

Nashville is a one night stopover this time. I expect to do music, beer, and maybe BBQ on the strip, but that is optional.

jimbotx · 09-01-2018, 12:03 PM

One of my family's favorite stops when in Nashville - went twice over the span of about 4 days just a couple of weeks ago.

If you have any grilled cheese fans, check out the Grilled Cheeserie in Hiilsboro Village. For breakfast, give Biscuit Love a try.

Garyclaw · 09-01-2018, 05:47 PM

Sounds awesome! Got an old friend in Hendersonville. Would like to try that.

SmokinAussie · 09-11-2018, 12:59 AM

Hattie B's is on my radar too.

I've heard about it before but then is was also covered on Episode 6 of Ugly Delicious in what I thought was a very sensiteve and well presented peice not only on the chicken, but in race relations.

It certainly made me think... about the chicken too.

I'd love to go there.

Cheers!

08-17-2018, 07:11 PM	#1
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN I know it's not BBQ... but, it's got good Southern roots... and "Nashville Hot Chicken" has become all the rage in recent years... partially thanks to the Mind of a Chef TV series. We needed a lunch stop when we were enroute between the NC mountains and Fort Smith, AR. Nashville was perfectly placed, and we've meant to stop for some hot chicken before. We were the second party in line at opening time. Friendly wait staff at registers and throughout the restaurant made sure we were well cared-for. Can’t emphasize this enough. The manager and at least 5 other guys stopped by the table to check on us. We sampled the "Small White" and "Small Dark" plates with medium and hot spice levels. The bird was very tender and the breading was oh so crispy crunchy and wonderfully spicy flavorful. The medium was perfect for the CINCHOUSE. while the hot was on par to a half-step low of what I expected. Next time, it’s “Damn Hot” time. Our munchkin hit a Southern (no spice) chicken tender with some pimento mac & cheese on the side. OK... honestly, she hit the mac & cheese HARD and dabbled in the chicken arena. Pimento Mac & Cheese - Get it! Devour it! I'm not a pimento cheese guy (or, at least I wasn't until we tried the Buxton Hall smoked pimento cheese... in a previous review).... but day-um, this was good! Fries - Meh. Pretty good crunch, but begging for a bit more spice or some such. Collards - Like collards should be. Not bitter. Stems remain. Could've used some vinegar and/or some hot sauce. Need Gluten Free option? They can grill up their tenders for you instead of the fried version. Great lunch stop. Glad we made it before it got crazy busy. 40 min later, the line is well out the front door! __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

08-18-2018, 08:00 AM	#3
Gore Phizzy Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods, Nazis and scrap iron chefs trying to harvest body parts Name/Nickname : Gore (surprise!)	That's a new one for me. Nice write-up and pictures. Thanks! __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1" , and dubbed "Phizzy" by Sir Ron.

08-18-2018, 11:40 AM	#4
BigThicket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-04-18 Location: DeRidder, LA Name/Nickname : Brad	I've been to Hattie B's a few times when in Nashville. It's one of my favorite spots when I'm there. I've yet to find BBQ that blows me away up there, but the chicken is something else. :) __________________ Instagram & Facebook: @bigthicketbbq So it goes - Vonnegut

08-19-2018, 05:00 PM	#7
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	Did you go to that famous bathroom down there? At a hotel I think. Haven't made it down there yet, but plan to soon. How's the weather there in the winter? __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

08-19-2018, 09:33 PM	#8
highergr0und Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-22-09 Location: Franklin, TN	Love me some Hattie B's! Bit of a drive for me for lunch, but Bishops (the family behind the B :) ) serves the chicken. In a meat and 3 right by me in Franklin. Spicy and delicious! I love living near Nashville, about 20-25 minutes from downtown in a great suburb, but the golf and BBQ aren't that great. Not a lot of good public courses and only a few decent BBQ options. Memphis got BBQ and we got Hot Chicken,which is great but not as repeatable as some good Q. So I just make my own BBQ and enjoy everything else :) __________________ Traeger Silverton, PBC, Blackstone 36" and a Broil King Baron... Life is good

08-18-2018, 02:30 AM	#2
Gary Tomato is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-09-14 Location: Reservoir, Victoria, Australia	I loved Hattie’s when I visited a few years ago, I wish I had time to go to Prince’s Fried Chicken too!

08-20-2018, 02:36 PM	#9
BillN somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-14-16 Location: St David, Az. Name/Nickname : Bill	Hattie B's definitely on my bucket list. __________________ Bill, from Cochise County Arizona LSG 24 X 36 Horizonatal Offset w/warming oven, 32" fire pit with swinging cooking grate, PK 360 w/Grill Grates

08-30-2018, 08:03 PM	#11
Bill-Chicago somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Southwestern Burbs, but always south of Madison Ave. Name/Nickname : Professor Dickweed	I will be in Nashville Thurs 10/18, want to try Princes for Hot Chicken Will be in Pigeon forge 10/19-10/22 (early exit on 22). Other than 10/20 at a wedding, I'm free. Any TNFo's want to meat up? Nashville is a one night stopover this time. I expect to do music, beer, and maybe BBQ on the strip, but that is optional. __________________ . Bill-Chicago The death of "willkat98" Me: If you aren't woke, that means you're still sleeping, right? Kid today: That's racist! Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven, Black Iron BBQ Viper-M, Blackstone 36" Griddle

09-01-2018, 12:03 PM	#12
jimbotx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-24-18 Location: Arlington TX Name/Nickname : Jim	One of my family's favorite stops when in Nashville - went twice over the span of about 4 days just a couple of weeks ago. If you have any grilled cheese fans, check out the Grilled Cheeserie in Hiilsboro Village. For breakfast, give Biscuit Love a try.

09-01-2018, 05:47 PM	#13
Garyclaw Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: NE OH-IO	Sounds awesome! Got an old friend in Hendersonville. Would like to try that. __________________ Gary ____________________________________ Big BarBChef built in to the Outdoor Kitchen, 2 Weber kettles, 1 UDS, Little Chief Electric, 2 Propane Fish Cookers/Turkey Fryers, a swinging grate over my [COLOR=red]Fire pit,[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Big Pig Cooker, SJS, Big Easy Oil Less. Blackstone Pizza Oven[/COLOR] "Nice talkin' to ya" :yo:

09-11-2018, 12:59 AM	#14
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	Hattie B's is on my radar too. I've heard about it before but then is was also covered on Episode 6 of Ugly Delicious in what I thought was a very sensiteve and well presented peice not only on the chicken, but in race relations. It certainly made me think... about the chicken too. I'd love to go there. Cheers! __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...