it’s all about the bird.

voted best fried chicken in connecticut

We’re honored that the refined palates of the Yelp Elite Squad has named BIRDCODE as the best spot in the state to get your chick fix.

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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:

  Awesome!!! Had chicken tenders with shake fries, the BEST!! Never had a bad meal all employees ate friendly & helpful .

Sue E.
10/22/2023

  My family's go to "I don't know, what do you want" food.
Some must haves from the menu:
Country Tenders (for me, the mild is actually too spicy!)
Mac and Cheese (creamy and delicious)
Banana Pudding (better than Magnolia Bakery and that is high praise)
Comeback Sauce (yum!)

It's not too pricy, ready pretty quickly, and the staff is always very friendly when I come in to pick up. The seating area is clean and comfortable but not really a "come in and stay" kinda place, as its fast casual.

Nina G.
12/01/2023

  AMAZING!!! Amazing sandwiches...mmm..mmmm..mmmm!!!
The 'Sando' is great, followed by the 'classic' followed by the 'hot honey'.
Spice levels are great!! If you are unsure of the heat, start from the medium.

HOWEVER.....

Wish they had regular cut fries 🙁 Crinkle fries are never crispy!
Bring back dark meat options pls!!!!
I binged on the THIGHDOs and before that on the hot honey 1.0 with the fried thigh.

Psst...any chance of becoming a fried chicken joint?

Small but Great local beers on tap.. sip of sunshine

Sajeel A.
9/21/2023
  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

  We got two classic sandwiches that came with a side each, and we got one side of fries and one of Mac and cheese for an extra $1. We also got banana pudding.

The sandwiches were the best darn chicken sandwiches we've ever had. Perfect crisp. So buttery. This beats out every other fried chicken sandwich we've had.

The fries were also surprisingly good for crinkle cut. I usually don't like those type of fries because they're not crispy enough but these actually retained crisp and also were so buttery.

And the Mac and cheese was also amazing. I wouldn't say it's better than Panera Mac and cheese, like another reviewer said, but it's definitely close. It's different, less cheese, more buttery creaminess, but very tasty.

Honestly, the banana pudding wasn't bad at all, it just didn't compare to the level of awesomeness that the other food items had. It tasted like a typical banana pudding.

My stomach hated me afterwards, but honestly it was worth it. We will definitely be back!

Laura C.
10/29/2023

  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