it’s all about the bird.

fear the heat.

our proprietary spice blends are inspired by traditional hot chicken.

To make sure we get it right, we source fresh ground spices from only trusted vendors. Each heat level has its own distinct flavor, not just increased heat. You can taste the difference.

recipes from the heart made from scratch with no artificial ingredients or preservatives. no boxed mixes or shortcuts.

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Whether it’s the farm-fresh, 100% air-chilled, never-frozen, steroid- and antibiotic-free chicken, locally baked brioche buns, fresh local produce, one-of-a-kind french fries, or cold craft beer from a nearby brewery, BIRDCODE is committed to using the highest quality ingredients available.

“With a single bite, you’ll understand why we call it “The Excellent Chicken.”

From humane animal welfare to our 100% Air Chilled method, everything we do adds up to healthier, more flavorful food. No antibiotics. No added water. No junk.

Don’t believe us? Just ask our customers:

     Excellent  
     Based on 466 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   jeffery babin 
 July 26, 2022.
 
 
  There Chicken  is AMAZING . Very delicious
  
 
       
   Kimberly Scott 
 July 23, 2022.
 
 
  Delicious Fried Chicken, amazing flavor on the spices. My husband and I have ate here on a couple of occasions and look forward to many more visits.

They have different levels of heat for their chicken.
•You have the Country which has no heat, but a good honestyle batter.
•Mild which has very minimal heat.
•Medium heat starts to get a little burn (one of the heats we typically choose, not the most flavorful weirdly enough, but still really good),
•Hot as they describe burn baby, burn (This is the other heat we typically get and the flavor is amazing with this one, you do get a burn, but the flavor is kickin')
•Code breaker (their menu states) Do you really want to do this? Try at your own risk.

I love some spicy food and some days I can handle spice better than others, but be acknowledgeable about how much you can take. I want to try code breaker, but their hot usually puts me down. So if you can't handle spice order accordingly! (For some clarification which may help to order, I have been known on some days to find a McDonald's Spicy Chicken sandwich too spicy, but then there are days when I can sit down eat fresh jalapeños straight and chicken with ghost pepper seasoning without an issue and not be satisfied because I'm looking for something spicier. An average spice day for me would be somewhere in between)

The one and only complaint would have to be the price, my husband, myself and my inlaws each got a meal, 1 drink each and 2 banana puddings. With tip the total came to just over 90.00. I will say this, the taste and texture of the chicken is undoubtedly amazing and all the price point does is makes it so we may not eat here as often as we would like, but we will continue to frequent this establishment.
  
 
       
   William Meyer 
 July 12, 2022.
 
 
  Chicken cooked perfectly! Hot Honey sandwich to die for! Excellent Crinkle cut fries with just the right amount of crisp.Place is super clean Service is excellent!
  
 
       
   Jason Morgenthau 
 July 8, 2022.
 
 
  Tenders… Mac… Cookie… rough day at work gone… Best Hot Chicken in CT!

  Came here for lunch. I tried both their sando and tenders. Sando is quite large, bun was tasty and sandwich filled with other topping. Tenders were a good portion, I tried their hot spice level and found it to be a good amount of heat as someone that enjoys spicy food. Side of fries had spicy powder on top and they were really tasty as well. Would recommend and come back.

Mina G.
10/23/2023

  First time at the bird code/ Connecticut- At the start of mine and my family visit we were greeted by DEVIN. - First I would like to shout him out . What an amazing person he made us feel very welcomed he went above and beyond with his friendly service from sharing the uniqueness of the menu. The food is on another level! Amazing!!!As well he reassured we were good with drinks/food. - We just got in today and this is a great start to our visit. It's a huge impact when you get best of everything when dining service/food. Devin continue to shine! Thank you for making our visit amazing!

Daisymarie S.
10/24/2023

  The restaurant is nice and clean with fast service. The food was hot and fresh I ordered the Sandro with shake fries and a sweet tea. I chose the medium heat level. The heat was just the right balance and not too spicy. The shake fries were seasoned well and crispy.

Breanna M.
11/17/2023
  Chicken sandwich got the original -it was so delicious! Crispy flavorful fried chicken breast nestled between a buttery grilled brioche bun; topped with vinegar slaw and pickles. Only thing to add is cheese sauce.
Sandwich is LARGE so bring your appetite!

Fries were flavorful on their own and came with a side of ranch (your choice). Ranch was homemade and delicious!

Hot says CAUTION! for a reason! Friend who thought they could handle it didn't do too well after.

This so beats any fast food version of this and you won't be sorry. It ran $17 with fries & drink but worth it!

Friendly staff too!

L T.
11/14/2023

  "Only got this moment, you and me
Guilty of nothing but geography
Close your eyes and see
And we'll be birds flying free"
(Coldplay)

Nashville Hot Chicken is still blazing hot, at least in terms of its popularity and spicy heat levels.

A perfect example is BIRDCODE, because when I swung by for lunch today there were zero parking spots available.

Their menu is a treasure trove of chicken choices- sandwiches, nuggets, and tenders. All of them are prepared in your choice of heat level (country, mild, medium, hot and code breaker). It all depends if you want zero cayenne pepper, or something between a sprinkle and a downpour of cayenne on your chicken.

Fries, bowls, salads, and sides round out the menu, so you really have a tremendous choice for your meal.

After I ordered, I took a seat and a few minutes later my food was delivered to my table.

I went with the Green Bird - a salad of shredded Kale, shaved Carrots, and Red Cabbage topped with three medium spiced chicken tenders served with Apple Cider Vinaigrette on the side for $14.

The chicken was terrific. The tenders were big and meaty and the medium heat level was plenty for me.

Bottom line? The food was very good, as was the service. Oh, and the dining room has some very cool painted artwork.

Dan R.
10/27/2023

  Love this place! The food is always great, the pricing is a little bit on the higher side, but I never regret it! Service is usually quick and they have indoor seating, so you can always wait for your order inside!

Kailyn G.
10/05/2023