Hattie B's Hot Chicken

Ordered gluten free and still got poisoned. Proceed with caution.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Overrated and options are extremely limited especially if you are gluten free and pork free. Fries are fried with fried pickles so they’re not GF even though they’re marked as such. Even my gluten eating boyfriend said it was overrated and not that great

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

They made me the grilled tenders. They were really good. Collards were good but also a bit spicy. Good sweet tea. They knew to leave the bread off (but I reminded just in case) baked beans were amazing. Slaw was good. It was a great meal.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Went to here with a coworker to experience the famous Nashville hot chicken. Glad they had at least one gluten-free chicken option, their tenders. And several gluten-free side options. Although not listed as a gluten-free option, their crinkle cut fries do not contain any gluten. However, they are cooked in a shared fryer. Servers seemed knowledgeable of gluten-free items. Very friendly staff.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Be careful here! Coming from out of town, I‘ve always wanted to try Nashville hot chicken, so I was excited that they had gluten free options, grilled tenders and some sides. I specified that I had an allergy and needed the gluten free spice on the chicken. It was tasty, and they knew to leave off the bread even though I didn’t expressly ask for that.

However, a couple hours later that night the all too familiar sickness kicked in, and I was ill until afternoon the next day. I appreciate the precautions that they take, but in a kitchen where every other item is fried, battered, and served on bread, cross contamination must be inevitable and unfortunately I paid the price.

Celiac friendly?

No

So happy we can experience this Nashville staple! I ordered the Medium heat-level grilled tenders (and one single HOT tender so I could test my spice tolerance). I clarified that I wanted a gluten free spice mix on them so they wouldn’t dip them in the vats of liquid spice. I also got a side of baked beans and the potato salad. Everything was delicious and no symptoms! As for spice level, they really just pack on more of the spice mix, so medium was a little mild for me and hot was totally doable (I do love spice). Definitely returning on my next visit.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free grilled tenders are available and a few sides are gluten free. The potato salad is delicious!! We only went so my husband could try it, and I didn’t expect to be able to eat much but was happy there were options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Didn’t have much of a choice but what I had was very good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have gluten free grilled tenders and 4 sides. Nothing fried but I can eat. Happy!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They DO have gluten free chicken tenders and about 4 sides. I ordered medium heat with greens and potato salad. All items were good and full of flavor. Make sure you tell them you are gluten free and they mark it right on your ticket.

They do not have grilled chicken anymore and only have a few sides available that are gluten free. Only ordered the potato salad and left hungry. Very disappointing.

Celiac friendly?

No

Got the grilled chicken per all the reviews! Very yummy! Happy I was able to get some sort of Nashville Hot Chicken :)

They don't have grilled chicken anymore. You can only have the sides. Very disappointed

*coeliac* Staff were good but unfortunately can only have chicken tenders and only a few of the sides. Previous reviews said you could have mostly all sides except two, this is incorrect if you’re a coeliac. Tenders were good but overall disappointed.

Love that they are so knowledgeable! Only sides you cant have are the mac and cheese and black eyed pea salad. Wonderful!!!

Gluten free grilled chicken tenders were great. They walked me through what sides I could have I got the potato salad and greens, both were very good. Definitely recommend going.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They know their stuff and were happy to walk me through the menu. I got the chicken tenders grilled with the lowest heat option. I didn't know that meant there'd be nothing on it

They were very happy to provide me with three grilled chicken tenders, fries and beans. They did warn me that it would take a little longer, but I was glad for the heads up, and honestly, it wasn't the longest I've waited for safe food! No reactions here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great chicken, knowledgeable staff. Be prepared to wait a few minutes, because they grill your chicken to order. Small price to pay. The staff knew what I was talking about and didn't give me the usual eye roll and sigh. The baked beans are killer!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was skeptical of the review before mine because what fried chicken place has GF options. But I asked anyway, and Sarah knew what was up. She was very knowledgeable about what I could and couldn't have.

If you go, plan on getting a 3 - piece tender meal with 2 sides. Let them know you have an allergy/intolerance when ordering. They'll leave out the bread that normally is served under the chicken in the basket, and they'll grill your chicken instead of deep frying it. If you're celiac, they'll make a different seasoning sauce for them to dip your chicken in (instead of using the same batch that they dip the other battered chicken in). You can still choose your level of heat.

For the sides, they can tell you what you can and can't have. Fries are fried in their own fryer! Crinkle cut, crispy, and delicious. Baked beans have something extra in them, like green chilis maybe, and are pretty good if you like that.

Has Gluten Free options. Gluten free chicken with a kick.

A counter-order restaurant with a long line and big crowds, it's not the easiest place to make sure you're getting careful service. I think this might not be an ideal place for the more sensitive diners.

For us, we ordered the grilled chicken- and didn't realize we needed to ask for it not to be served on a piece of bread. We were able to remove and be fine, but more sensitive people would probably need to ask them to make a new order. It's a crazy busy place- the line just to order was 45 minutes, and then about 15 minutes to wait on the food- so that would not be a fun experience. We were also able to eat the fries, not from a dedicated fryer, with no issues, but if cross-contamination is a big concern, you would want to avoid them. The greens and beans and grits did not cause us any issues, but, again, those who have to be more careful would probably have to do a deeper dive. I did not feel like the ordering process was conducive for asking careful questions, and I doubt the staff is changing gloves or anything of that nature.

At the end of the day, there really weren't a ton of options and was a risky meal for us, even as low-sensitive as we both currently are. Not sure it's worth the risk, especially watching others in your party rave over their gluten-filled delicious meals. I understand the waffles are ridiculously delicious, not that I'll ever know. We all know that's just a part of life, but there are certain experience that makes it harder, and this restaurant kind of leaned that way for me.

If you just need a gluten-friendly meal, you could make this work. But if you are truly gluten free, I would take a few more precautions than we did, and you might find a pretty sparse menu. What I ate was delicious, but definitely I wouldn't say it was worth the wait like our non-Celiacs people thought.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for peanut-free
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The chicken was fantastic.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I think the tenders were the only gluten free chicken option available but there were multiple sides and they were knowledgeable.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF items are clearly marked! I’m honestly not super impressed by the grilled chicken strips esp. when you’re sitting next to everyone else eating their fried mountain of glory so I opt for naked wings when I go which can also get any of the heat levels. They’re big wings! I have found that it can take a while for an order of naked wings compared to the rest of the party. Not a big deal in my book. Haven’t inquired but I imagine they are fried with everything else so definitely possible for cross contamination to occur. The sides are all great! Beware that the collards have a little kick to them too!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Grilled chicken was incredible! A lot of gf side options (fries are cross-contaminated) greens, potato salad, cheesy grits were all safe and labeled

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent