The best hot chicken in Nashville! (And it’s not even close) This is an absolutely amazing restaurant run run by really great people. I’ve tried hot chicken all over town and nowhere is as good as this place! Plus, their side items are phenomenal. The collard greens and fried Okra are my favorite sides! Beyond the fantastic hot chicken, this is just a great place for southern food in general, and you can get the chicken without the seasoning if spice isn’t your thing. They sometimes close a little before the listed times if it’s a slow night, so I recommend going early if you can, but you won’t be disappointed. Go support this wonderful small business and enjoy the amazing food in the process!
Vegan Restaurant
Grandaddy's Original Hot Chicken Shack
· $$$$ · nashville · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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The best hot chicken in Nashville! (And it’s not even close) This is an absolutely amazing restaurant run run by really great people. I’ve tried hot chicken all over town and nowhere is as good as this place! Plus, their side items are phenomenal. The collard greens and fried Okra are my favorite sides! Beyond the fantastic hot chicken, this is just a great place for southern food in general, and you can get the chicken without the seasoning if spice isn’t your thing. They sometimes close a little before the listed times if it’s a slow night, so I recommend going early if you can, but you won’t be disappointed. Go support this wonderful small business and enjoy the amazing food in the process!
Best hot chicken I’ve ever had and the best service!! We stumbled upon this place while on our way to the Nashville Palace and it is a gem. We got two jumbo tenders, some whole wings, fries, coleslaw, and the fried corn on the cob and it was all amazing. The crispy skin and seasoning on the tenders and whole wings was to die for. I cannot believe how delicious it was and freshly made. The owner, granddaddy, came to greet us and told us about the history of the place. He made sure we were taken care of and it was so sweet. I will be coming back here every time we visit Nashville 100%
Best hot chicken I’ve ever had and the best service!! We stumbled upon this place while on our way to the Nashville Palace and it is a gem. We got two jumbo tenders, some whole wings, fries, coleslaw, and the fried corn on the cob and it was all amazing. The crispy skin and seasoning on the tenders and whole wings was to die for. I cannot believe how delicious it was and freshly made. The owner, granddaddy, came to greet us and told us about the history of the place. He made sure we were taken care of and it was so sweet. I will be coming back here every time we visit Nashville 100%
While in old hickory working delivering Amazon found this hidden gem, the hospitality was beyond amazing the young lady up front was the sweetest told me first thing it’s all fresh cooked and made with love. I ordered 3 tenders and side of fried okra and collard greens. Let me tell you those greens are hands down the best I’ve ever had just enough spice and bursting with flavor. Chicken tenders are huge with the right amount of flavor to go with the spice level of your choice and the okra isn’t them baby pieces it’s whole okra so no joke the best. If your ever around the area definitely stop by show these people some love you won’t regret it trust me.