If you’re looking for a top-rated Chicken Restaurant in New Haven, CT, Haven Hot Chicken is a local favorite worth visiting. Rated 4.60 stars by 795 reviews, we offer delicious chicken, memorable great service and quality, and helpful accessible facilities for every guest.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Haven Hot Chicken
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
House Ranch, romaine, tomato, onion, pickles, wheat bun
Our take on the iconic wrap, done the Haven way. Each Wrap Snack is built with half of one of our jumbo, NAE halal tenders (any heat level you choose), tucked into a warm flour tortilla with crisp romaine lettuce, melty New School American cheese, and our house-made Ranch. Order the Wrap Snack and get two wraps in every box, because one is never enough!
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Rob Sauce, slaw, pickles, potato bun with a side and a 22oz drink
2 jumbo tendies, pickles, toast, & choice of sauce with a side and 22oz drink
3 jumbo tendies, pickles, toast, & choice of sauce with a side and a 22oz drink
Rob Sauce, slaw, pickles, potato slider bun with a side and a 22oz drink
country jumbo tendie, pickle, toast, fries, apple juice
Rob Sauce, slaw, pickles, potato bun
2 jumbo tendies, pickles, toast, & choice of sauce
3 jumbo tendies, pickles, toast, & choice of sauce
Rob Sauce, slaw, pickles, potato slider bun
chopped jumbo tendie, crispy fries, Rob Sauce, slaw, pickles
Two chopped jumbo tendies, white cheddar mac, house shake, sweet sauce, scallions
Our take on the iconic wrap, done the Haven way. Each Wrap Snack is built with half of one of our jumbo, NAE halal tenders (any heat level you choose), tucked into a warm flour tortilla with crisp romaine lettuce, melty New School American cheese, and our house-made Ranch. Order the Wrap Snack and get two wraps in every box, because one is never enough!
Rob Sauce, slaw, pickles, potato slider bun
eight jumbo tendies, four sauces, regular slaw, regular pickles, family mac & cheese, and family banana puddin’
12 jumbo tendies, butter bread, pickles, any large sauce. choice of 4 heats.
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Lightly toasted bread slices with a golden-brown crust.
A tangy and slightly spicy sauce, perfect for complementing chicken dishes.
Creamy and tangy sauce with a blend of spices, perfect for pairing with chicken dishes.
Creamy house-made ranch dressing with a blend of herbs and spices.
Creamy ranch sauce with a blend of herbs and spices.
A rich, sweet sauce designed to complement chicken dishes, enhancing flavors with a touch of sweetness.
Smooth, rich sauce with a sweet profile, ideal for enhancing chicken dishes.
Rich and creamy blue cheese sauce, perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Creamy dressing typically includes anchovies, garlic, and pecorino romano.
A sweet and tangy blend of honey and mustard, typically includes spices for added flavor.
A blend of honey and mustard, typically includes a touch of mayo and spices for a sweet and tangy flavor.
A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.
A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.
Real brewed tea with a hint of raspberry flavor, sweetened with cane sugar. 18.5oz bottle.
100% pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. A delicious orange juice with a taste that’s the next best thing to fresh squeezed.
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
A sweet, spiced favorite that’s stood the test of time.
Filtered drinking water in a 16.9oz carton.
Every drop tastes pure and will leave you feeling refreshed.
100% pure apple juice in a convenient juice box.
Hear from our valued guests
I thought the crew there was fabulous Nasir charming as can be in the front, and Naomi cooking up a storm in the back was nice enough to come out and take this picture of me at your fine chicken establishment it's got my mouth on fire🔥🔥🔥🔥
Best Hot Chicken Sandwich I have ever had. Popeye's and Chick-fil-A cannot hold a candle to this place. The Banana Pudding was ok.
I'm not going to lie. But, this is probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. Oh, my God it was so good! I had the mild chicken sandwich combo and it was delicious. They serve lot of fries with it. My wife had the medium chicken sandwich. She said it was delicious too. One of my kids had the Country tendi kid's meal and the other the medium tendi kid's meal. We paid a around $45.
Really delicious fried chicken burgers and tenders!! I love spicy food and this always hits the spot, so I definitely recommend Haven if you're craving spicy foods. Their chicken tenders are so crispy! I chose the Rob sauce (tangy and creamy) to pair with the tenders and it was so good! While the food is a little on the pricey side, it's worth it because the portions are filling and it's so delicious! (You can tell the food is worth it by the long line up of people outside during lunch and dinner hours) Also, I don't generally like banana desserts, but their banana puddin' was surprisingly good!
Delightful catering service experience and great quality food. We placed an order for a company event and it was a seamless process to place an order plus rapid communication to answer any questions with a touch of wonderful customer service. They conveniently offer delivery options and came into our office to set it all up. We will be ordering from here again!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Common questions about Haven Hot Chicken
Haven Hot Chicken is located at 21 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, United States, New Haven, CT, United States.
You can reach Haven Hot Chicken by calling +1 203-691-7617.
Haven Hot Chicken has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 795 customer reviews.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following offerings: Comfort food, Quick bite, Vegetarian options.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Table service.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following amenities: Restroom.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Haven Hot Chicken features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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