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:

     Excellent  
     Based on 466 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   jeffery babin 
 July 26, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There Chicken  is AMAZING . Very delicious
  
 
       
   Kimberly Scott 
 July 23, 2022.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tenders… Mac… Cookie… rough day at work gone… Best Hot Chicken in CT!

  This place is SPICY, the heat is legit. I've had a lot of hot chicken and this spot stands up, really good flavor. It's a fast casual spot, really clean inside and staff was very nice. Plenty of seating inside and a nice patio outside for when the weather is nice. I would recommend the sandwich, fries, and tenders - all seemed like really good quality meat and had great flavor.

Katie H.
9/20/2023

  Great solid chicken joint
Has many spice levels & a delight to visit.

Im from Maas where theresns few small places similar & all delicious.

anthony p.
10/24/2023

  truly amazing fries made me wanna go baba grill the salt was perfect and the chicken made my dad go bussin

William B.
9/16/2023
  "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

  Not sure what else to say, I was extremely impressed. I ordered the Sando combo, my kids got the kids meals and my wife got the chicken strips basket combo. The Sando was bar-none the best chicken sandwich that I ever had...period. Every aspect of the sandwich was great. The slaw was acidic and perfectly balanced against the medium chicken. I had one or the tenders, which I normally would not get. They were extremely juicy with a lot of flavor. The fries were crinkle cut, which normally means super mid. These were top tier fries. Their house sauce is like a chipotle mayo and was very good. The ranch was ridiculous. I am pretty sure it has fresh dill and it was over the top. The owner greeted us when we came in and checked in during our meal. He was extremely friendly and accommodating. I wish him the best and I think he is going to do very well. Ambiance was cool and I liked the wood on the walls. I will 100% be back!

William B.
9/16/2023

  Pretty good. The chicken is always pretty dependable. The Mac and cheese can be hit or miss depending on the day. But overall Birdcode is one of my favorite spots in the area.

Kina T.
10/22/2023