Voted CT’s best Chicken Sandwich, Haven Hot Chicken specializes in Nashville Hot Chicken and sides. We are family friendly, have options ranging from no heat to super spicy, and also offers a fully Halal menu that also provides tasty vegetarian options. We strive to deliver an excellent product along with an amazing experience. Come try the best Hot Chicken & Not Chicken you’ve ever had!
Down-to-earth take-out operation specializing in Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.
Viggy Vanchi
Great place to get a box of tenders. They also serve sandwiches/sliders and bowls, but it seems like their classic order is just the box. They’re crispy and well-seasoned. The spice level here is no joke. It’s the type of spice that lingers and makes you cough, which isn’t for everyone. If you can’t handle spicy food at all (e.g. mild at Indian restaurants) just get the lowest spice level here. If you think you have good spice tolerance, the regular hot will be good for you. To go for the last two spice levels, you basically need to be chill with drinking hot sauce. One option is to get a dessert or drink in case. We did that with the banana pudding and it saved us multiple times.
… moreCCT Repairs
Update: They texted me to apologize that my expectation of when my order would be completed, which I was told by their system during one of their busy times, when they only had two employees working is understandable so here’s $10 and we refunded your meal which is a lie I had to walk all the way back from my office to return the dish and requested a refund.
Which tells me they really didn’t look into the situation, if they didn’t lie this update wouldn’t exist.
Placed an order at 5:25 and I didn’t leave till 5:57 order was supposed to be completed by 5:40. I don’t complain as much about the wait but that orders after my order 161 were getting completed before mine and it’s only a salad. I guess the cook didn’t like that I spoke up and gave me a half ass salad and ruin my dinner. I get more bulkier salads from AAA Pizza at a lower cost I guess thats what I get for trying something new
… moreAnne
Our experience at Haven Hot was amazing. We ordered to go and everything, the food and the service, was just perfect. My husband is super picky with what he eats but he absolutely loved Haven Hot Chicken. I am also very particular about service and they got everything right. The staff was friendly, quick, and our order was completely correct, especially that they didn’t forget the sauce. We will definitely be back.
… moreM Nedloc
Good place to get some grub if the grub you are looking for is some breaded chicken, tenders or a chicken sandwich. Their menu isn’t super huge, simply the basics. I tried their Garlic Parm sandwich which wasn’t too bad but I believe their, “the chicken,” was my preferred option. Good breading, juicy, thick. I wasn’t big on their mac and cheese, but everything else was good. This place is super small and probably has 5 seats or less in the establishment as well but looks clean and they were efficient. This place has a sort of small parking lot, but it has always been doable when I’ve come for a bite. If you are into Starbucks, there’s one right next to it. I would come back again if ever in the area.
… moreHi Im A Flying Person
I ordered doordash from here a few months ago. I got 2 medium spice tenders with fries and pickles. It was my first time having Haven Hot Chicken. I liked it, the chicken was juicy and the pickles and fries tasted so good. But, even though this was medium spice, it didn’t have much of a kick at all. It tasted like a mild tender. It would be so much better if there was more kick to it.
… morejonathan lassonde
There are a lot of places serving chicken sandwiches, but this might be the best one I’ve had in the area so far. Chicken was juicy, crispy, nicely seasoned and a good sized portion. Enjoyed the slaw and sauce on there too. It’s definitely not the cheapest sandwich you can find, but I think the quality justifies the price tag.
… moreEmily Cervantes
I was a loyal customer at Haven Hot and one of the main reasons I kept coming back was Jihad. He consistently created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and made the space feel like a true community. His positive energy was contagious, and he always treated customers with genuine care and respect.
What stood out most was how he looked out for his coworkers and supported the team. It’s rare to find someone who not only excels at customer service but also uplifts the people around him.
I was genuinely disappointed to hear that he is no longer with Haven Hot. Employees like him make a lasting impact on customers, and his presence will truly be missed. Any workplace would be lucky to have someone with his dedication and heart.
… moreCaitlin
Was excited to check out Haven Chicken in New Haven knowing that many new locations have been popping up across the state. This location was takeout only and easily accessible to park and to order at. However upon opening our takeout order at home I was extremely disappointed in the portion for the price listed. I ordered the Summer Salad (priced at $13+tax) which ended up being a half of a cup of lettuce with chopped chicken on top (see photo for reference). A positive, is that the staff working at this location that day were friendly and efficient.
Update: Revised to reflect strong customer service that helped make our experience better. Not many places go out of their way to help when there was a problem, greatly appreciate the quick support.
… moreBrittany Nunya
First stop in our CT journey and it did not disappoint! The chicken sandwich was fried perfectly! Great size, fantastic taste and I thought it was a great value for what we received. After having some of the best Nashville Hot Chicken, in Nashville.. Haven Hot Chicken really exceeded expectations! If I remember correctly, we got medium and hot heat and it was perfect, not too hot (for our taste buds anyways). Oh and the mac and cheese was great as well!
… moreErlen Marsh
This place is the bomb! My daughter had the most delicious chicken and everything was hot and made to order! Nasir, Vanea and Jihad know how to do it right! When we’re back in town, we’ll definitely hit this place again! Nice work guys!
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