Helen's Hot Chicken Menu & Heat Levels

5 heat levels from Plain to Helen's Revenge. Located in North Nashville, Nashville.

$10-1811 AM - 9 PM1801 Jefferson St, Ste 101

Heat Levels at Helen's Hot Chicken

Classic fried chicken — all the crunch and flavor, zero burn.

Light, approachable heat. Nashville's definition of 'mild' is still a notch above most chain restaurants.

Serious, sweat-inducing heat. Locals' territory. Have dairy nearby.

Extreme heat. This is a legendary challenge — finish it and earn serious Nashville credentials.

Extreme heat. This is a legendary challenge — finish it and earn serious Nashville credentials.

Carolina Reapers and ghost peppers, not a marketing gimmick, bring dairy

the heat level before the Revenge that most locals stop at

frequently cited as one of the best in Nashville's hot chicken scene

Helen's serves fried fish alongside chicken, both worth ordering

The Jefferson St location is the flagship. Tenders are more consistent than bone-in. Order the mac and cheese side every time.