Hattie B's Hot Chicken Menu 2026: Heat Levels, Chicken & Sides

Hattie B's offers six heat levels on a scale from no heat to extreme: Southern (no heat, classic fried chicken), Mild (gentle warmth), Medium (noticeable kick — the most popular for newcomers), Hot (serious burn), Damn Hot (very intense), and Shut the Cluck Up!!! (the maximum, ghost-pepper-level heat). Most first-time visitors start at Medium or Hot.

'Shut the Cluck Up!!!' is Hattie B's most extreme heat level — a cayenne-and-ghost-pepper blend that represents the maximum end of the chain's iconic heat scale. It is genuinely intense: most guests report significant burn that lasts well after finishing. Even experienced hot-chicken fans consider it a challenge. Hattie B's serves it with the same white bread and pickles that come with every order.

Hattie B's was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2012 and has grown to multiple locations. As of 2026, locations include multiple Nashville-area stores, plus outposts in cities including Atlanta, Memphis, Birmingham, Houston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and other markets. The brand continues to expand. Use the official store locator at hattieb.com for the most current location list and hours.

Hattie B's does not publish a national price list online, and pricing varies by location and market. In general, expect bone-in chicken plates to run roughly $10–$18 depending on the cut and size; tender plates and sandwiches generally fall in the $10–$15 range; sides are typically $4–$6 each. Prices are higher in markets with higher operating costs (Las Vegas, for example, runs above Nashville pricing). Confirm current prices at your specific location via the Hattie B's website or directly with the restaurant.

No. The original Nashville hot chicken is credited to Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, which has operated in Nashville since the 1940s (some accounts place it earlier). Hattie B's was founded in 2012 by Pat Martin and his family and is one of the most prominent Nashville-style hot chicken restaurants in terms of multi-city expansion and national recognition, but it is not the original. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack holds that distinction.

Hattie B's serves classic Southern sides including pimento mac and cheese (a signature), creamy coleslaw, baked beans, southern greens (collards), black-eyed peas, seasoned waffle fries, red-skinned potato salad, and a side salad. The pimento mac and cheese and creamy coleslaw are consistently cited as among the best sides — the coleslaw in particular is a natural counterpart to the heat.

Hattie B's is not certified halal or kosher. The chain uses standard U.S. commodity chicken and does not advertise halal or kosher certification at any of its locations. If this is a dietary requirement, confirm directly with your local Hattie B's before ordering.

Hattie B's menu is primarily centered on fried chicken. However, several Southern sides are vegetarian: pimento mac and cheese, creamy coleslaw, baked beans, black-eyed peas, seasoned waffle fries, red-skinned potato salad, and the side salad. Vegan guests should note that sides may be prepared with dairy or animal-derived ingredients — confirm specifics with the restaurant, as recipes can vary by location.

Both Hattie B's and Dave's Hot Chicken serve Nashville-style hot chicken with a heat-level system. Hattie B's is older (2012), rooted in Nashville's tradition, offers bone-in options alongside tenders and sandwiches, and emphasizes Southern sides. Dave's Hot Chicken (2017, Los Angeles) is more tender- and slider-focused, has a quicker-service model, and has expanded more aggressively as a franchise — it's now in more states. Dave's is generally considered the faster-casual option; Hattie B's leans into the Nashville institution identity. Both are popular; the best choice often depends on your location.