BAB’s Nashville Hot Chicken

Newark, DE · Chicken restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#21
of 372 restaurants
City Percentile
91%
rating percentile
Address
BAB’s Nashville Hot Chicken, 174 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
Phone
(302) 380-2150
Website
www.babshotchicken.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM

BAB’s Nashville Hot Chicken is a restaurant located in Newark, DE. It is one of 372 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About BAB’s Nashville Hot Chicken

Craving bold, crispy, and spicy? Babs Nashville Hot Chicken delivers the best Nashville-style hot chicken in Newark, DE and the Philadelphia area. Whether you’re grabbing lunch near the University of Delaware, feeding the family, or late-night... More

Hours

Saturday10 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 John Proctor · Mar 2026

I came here because we are working at delaware university basketball.... Wanted to try a chicken sandwich and was just blown away at the flavor. They let us try all of the heat levels and the way the heat hangs and slowly builds is amazing. I went with the hot and it was not over the top. Just enough heat to make it interesting. The sauce that comes on the sandwich is truly unique i'm not sure what's in it, but it's fantastic. Slaw was creamy and just perfect! I will absolutely come back here.And I would highly recommend everyone to come here and try this chicken sandwich or chicken macaroni and cheese. The crunch of the chicken reminded me of like a tempura fry but crunchy to perfection. The chicken was light and perfectly seasoned through and through. All in all one of the fines

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Darcy D · Nov 2025

Stopped here with my husband for a quick dinner after a University of Delaware game. I had the grilled chicken wrap snd my husband had the Baba's wrap. We also had a side of cornbread. The sandwiches were okay for fast food. The employees were nice. The only compliant I had was the explicit music. I understand it is a college town and it was 9pm. But it was a Tuesday and we had just watched a field hockey game. I am glad we didn't have our youngest daughter with us. It is fast food, not a club. So I didnt expect to hear the F word, B word, and P word in multiple songs while eating my sandwich.

★★★★★ 5.0 J · Jul 2025

First time coming, tried hot chicken in Nashville for the first time a month ago. Super excited to have hot chicken here in Delaware. Friendly employees, delicious food. I love super spicy/hot foods so I ordered the original sandwich with the hot spice level. It was really good and does have a nice kick to it. I can’t wait to try their spicier intensities. Price is $$; it was about $21 for one meal (sandwich, two sides, and a large drink). It is a bit pricey for me but I think the food is worth it. Will come back again for sure!

★★★★★ 5.0 Alexia Morgan · Feb 2026

Tried this place on a whim after seeing some reviews. First impression: it did not disappoint. I got the original chicken sandwich, mild (heard from reviews that the hot was reallllyy hot). I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich. Chicken was tender, flavours really complimented each other and it even had a slight kick (but not overpowering). If you are skeptical about the spice, I'd get mild your first time because it was an enjoyable sandwich. Would definitely have again. Service was good, they have dining area as well for dining in but I took mine to go.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Jay Lawson · Feb 2026

Nothing really to write home about. I got the wings with hot honey. The chicken itself is not seasoned at all. Coating them in sauce only is not enough. I also tried the chicken sandwich, which was pretty good. My fries were bland and not cooked thoroughly. Soft and limp. Nobody likes that. Overall not a bad experience just not a great one.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chicken restaurant

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