Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, the Nashville-born restaurant known for its fiery take on Southern fried chicken, officially opened its doors in West Plano. The restaurant debuted today at 2104 Preston Road in Preston Towne Crossing, taking over and transforming the former Boston Market building into the chain’s second North Texas location.
A New Home For Hot Chicken
The new restaurant spans just over 3,000 square feet and includes an expansive patio designed for Texas weather. Inside, guests will find seating for 56, while the outdoor space accommodates another 50 diners.
The opening follows Hattie B’s first Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant in Oak Lawn, which launched in October 2024.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Hattie B’s into the heart of the Plano community. We’re opening with a great team led by a general manager who has been with us for more than a decade and previously managed our Oak Lawn restaurant,” Nick Bishop, Jr., co-founder of Hattie B’s Hot Chicken said. “We love watching our people grow as we continue to expand in the great state of Texas, and we can’t wait to serve up some heat, hospitality and a whole lot of chicken to this awesome community.”
How Much Heat Can You Handle?
For first-time visitors, choosing a spice level may be the toughest part of the experience. Guests can customize their chicken with five heat levels ranging from mild and medium to hot and damn hot. At the top of the scale sits the aptly named Shut the Cluck Up!, a challenge that has helped make the brand famous far beyond Tennessee.
For diners who prefer to skip the spice altogether, Hattie B’s also offers traditional Southern fried chicken and a Sweet and Smoky dry rub option.
On The Menu
The Plano restaurant serves the full Hattie B’s lineup, including several fan favorites. The Dirty Bird fries layer crispy fries with pimento mac and cheese, chicken bites and comeback sauce, while the classic chicken sandwich pairs fried or grilled chicken with pickles, slaw and sauce. Larger appetites can opt for the jumbo tenders plate or the half bird plate, which includes a breast, thigh, leg and wing…