Prince's Hot Chicken Shack: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: do it smarter
If you want the story behind Nashville hot chicken, Prince's is the name to know. Pick the location that fits your day, and confirm hours since the main site did not list them.
Prices were not on the official page I opened, so this is provisional.
Several locations spread out demand.
Prince's says its chicken is Nashville's original hot chicken, crafted over 100 years ago.
Four locations, including one at Assembly Food Hall on Broadway and one at the airport.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You want hot chicken with real history behind it
- You want a mild meal
To compare, read our review of Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Lower Broadway), Arnold's Country Kitchen and Mas Tacos Por Favor.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
FOODPhoto: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Lower Broadway)
A hot chicken spot on Lower Broadway where lines can run out the door.
FOODPhoto: Rachel Chapdelaine, CC BY 2.0Arnold's Country Kitchen
A James Beard American Classics winner serving meat-and-three lunch on weekdays and brunch on Saturdays.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
A cult-favorite taco window with scratch-made street food in East Nashville.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Prince's locations?
The official site lists South at 5814 Nolensville Pike, Assembly Food Hall at 5055 Broadway, Nashville International Airport (1 Terminal Drive) and Tanger Outlets in Antioch (4060 Cane Ridge Parkway).
