Eugene's Hot Chicken - Uptown
Experience Birmingham's premier Nashville-style hot chicken. Crispy, flavorful, and customizable heat levels with delicious Southern sides.
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Eugene's Hot Chicken - Uptown
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Experience Birmingham's premier Nashville-style hot chicken. Crispy, flavorful, and customizable heat levels with delicious Southern sides.
Explore Spice Levels
Experiment with spice levels, from mild to 'Hot Damn,' to find your perfect heat and flavor balance.
Visit for Lunchtime
Enjoy freshly prepared food at lunch, but be ready for potential crowds due to the restaurant's popularity.
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Mid-range
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Authentic Nashville Hot Chicken
Experience the bold flavors of Nashville-style hot chicken, with customizable spice levels from mild to 'Hot Damn'.
Generous Portions of Crispy Tenders
Savor perfectly fried, crispy chicken tenders and enjoy satisfyingly generous portions that are worth every penny.
Southern Comfort Sides
Complement your hot chicken with classic Southern sides like creamy mac & cheese and flavorful collard greens.
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Explore Spice Levels
Experiment with spice levels, from mild to 'Hot Damn,' to find your perfect heat and flavor balance.
Visit for Lunchtime
Enjoy freshly prepared food at lunch, but be ready for potential crowds due to the restaurant's popularity.
Tuesday Kids Eat Free
Take advantage of free kids' meals on Tuesdays with an adult meal purchase (dine-in, kids under 10).
Consider Catering
Eugene's offers catering, providing their famous hot chicken for large groups with southern hospitality.
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Explore Spice Levels
Experiment with spice levels, from mild to 'Hot Damn,' to find your perfect heat and flavor balance.
Visit for Lunchtime
Enjoy freshly prepared food at lunch, but be ready for potential crowds due to the restaurant's popularity.
Tuesday Kids Eat Free
Take advantage of free kids' meals on Tuesdays with an adult meal purchase (dine-in, kids under 10).
Consider Catering
Eugene's offers catering, providing their famous hot chicken for large groups with southern hospitality.
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Eugene's Hot Chicken is celebrated for its authentic Nashville-style hot chicken, featuring perfectly seasoned and crispy tenders and pieces. Diners rave about the generous portions and the variety of heat levels. While the food is consistently praised, some reviews mention potential waits during peak hours and limited indoor seating.
"The chicken tenders and okra were delicious! I had the Hot Damn seasoning on my tenders, and it was the perfect amount of heat. The seasoning tastes more than just cayenne pepper like other establishments. The okra was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the food. The place is small and a little crowded during lunchtime, but there is extra outdoor seating."
Barry Schockemoehl
"I tried the $1.25 Wednesday Wing Special with fries. The chicken was fried perfectly, crispy and flavorful. However, I wasn’t a fan of the sauce. I ordered mild on my wings, but the flavor was sweet. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the waitress was very helpful. I can’t wait to return, I already have in mind what I would like to try next."
lswilson
"The food is cooked to order so there is a bit of a wait but very much worth it ! Nice staff, great atmosphere. Food was delicious and seasoned well. The pickles were top quality. Definitely will be back."
Islam Ibrahim
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nashville-style hot chicken is a type of fried chicken that is seasoned with cayenne pepper-based paste, creating a spicy and flavorful dish.
Eugene's offers several heat levels, ranging from 'Southern Pepper' and 'Lemon Pepper' to 'Mild', 'Hot', and the extremely spicy 'Hot Damn'.
While the specialty is chicken, sides like mac & cheese, french fries, and salads may be suitable for vegetarians.
Yes, Eugene's offers a covered patio area for outdoor seating, providing an alternative to limited indoor seating.
Yes, Eugene's Hot Chicken provides catering services for events and large groups.
Popular sides include creamy mac & cheese, flavorful collard greens, french fries, and banana pudding.
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The owner of Eugene’s is a Nashville native who grew up eating Prince’s—the place that invented hot chicken—so this Birmingham chicken shop has some pedigree. The original location in Uptown is only big enough to fit a few tables and a longer communal table, so takeout is usually the best option. But what Eugene’s lacks in space, it more than makes up for with seriously standout tenders.
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In its 2023 story, FabCrunch said it scoured the nation “to uncover the best fried chicken spots that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. From coast to coast, we’ve left no stone unturned in our pursuit of the ultimate fried chicken perfection.’’ In reviewing restaurants in every state, FabCrunch.com said that Eugene’s “perfect balance of heat and flavor will leave you craving for more.’’
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Facebook: @ EugenesHotChicken | Instagram: @ eugeneshotchicken. When Zebbie Carney discovered hot chicken was a phenomenon that only existed in his hometown of Nashville, he knew he had to do something to share it with the masses. After moving to Birmingham several years ago, Zebbie’s dream has come to life by bringing hot chicken to Alabama with Eugene’s Hot Chicken food truck.
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One of my go-to spots when I'm craving something delicious but unfussy is Eugene’s Hot Chicken. What started as a popular food truck serving up addicting, crispy, hot fried chicken has picked up steam and now has two locations in Hoover and downtown. Outside of Prince's in Nashville, where the dish supposedly originated, there's nowhere better to try the Southern delicacy.
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Every Tuesday Birmingham’s beloved Eugene’s is serving up free meals for kids on Tuesdays. remember only one kid’s meal free per adult meal, dine-in only for kids under 10. (Uptown) Monday 11 AM-3 PM; Tuesday-Thursday; 11 AM-8 PM; Friday-Saturday 11 AM-9PM | (Hoover) Monday 11 AM-8 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM-8 PM; Friday-Saturday 11 AM-9 PM; Sunday 11 AM-3 PM
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Birmingham has fallen in love with Eugene’s simple and soulful Southern recipes and it’s not hard to see why. This is chicken done right, whether the gang is in the mood for wings, fingers or sandwiches. Their top lunch time pick is the Boxed Lunch w/2 Sides, which includes choice of entree, heat level, two sides, and sauce.
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Zebbie Carney helped introduce Nashville-style hot chicken to Birmingham, starting in 2015 with EHC’s food truck, named Matilda. He’s since added two brick-and-mortar restaurants. Carney grew up in east Nashville, near Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, where the extra-crisp and super-spicy take on fried chicken originated.
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Cuisine Type: Fried Chicken Joint, American Restaurant, Fast Food RestaurantLocation: 2268 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203Website:Eugene’s Hot Chicken. Eugene’s Hot Chicken is a fast food restaurant that specializes in fried chicken. They offer a variety of heat levels for their chicken, from mild to extra spicy.
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Treat your tastebuds to Nashville-style hot chicken in the heart of Uptown!. Eugene’s offers several heat levels to accommodate everyone’s preferred level of spice as well as several homemade sides – like their potato salad – that you’re sure to love.
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Eugene’s Hot Chicken serves Nashville-style hot chicken and classic wings, fingers with fries, slaw, and decadent desserts, preparing everything fresh. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience…
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