I asked Nashville visitors which hot chicken spot actually lived up to the hype for them, and the answers were pretty clear.
Prince’s Hot Chicken Dominates
If you’re looking for the real deal, Prince’s Hot Chicken is where you need to go. Specifically, the original location. Over and over again, people kept coming back to this spot.
Why? Because Prince’s started it all. This is where Nashville hot chicken was born, and people who’ve tried the rest still come back to Prince’s.
One person mentioned the Andre with ranch has them “in a chokehold.” Another said to get the breast quarter with fries and skip the other sides. And if you’re not sure about heat levels, someone recommended going with Plain instead of Mild — which tells you everything you need to know about how hot this chicken really is.
Hattie B’s Has Its Fans
Hattie B’s came up a lot too. It’s probably the most well-known spot for tourists, and plenty of people genuinely love it…