Flew the Coop Nashville Hot Chicken Shack

Wow y’all this place has one of the top fried chicken sandwiches I’ve tried. Intense flavor, perfectly crispy, good heat levels. I went to Nashville and tried a handful of reputable hot chicken sandwiches and they were okkayyyy. Flew the Coop is tasty, and it’s consistent, I went a handful of times and it was very good every time. It’s attached to a gas station which is unusual but it’s a normal fast casual type restaurant inside. The service was good, pretty basic order at the counter thing but the same guys seemed to be there each time we went, they were nice, helpful, and didn’t get stuff wrong. In my opinion it’s a top restaurant in the area in terms of taste/consistency/price and generally a really top notch fried chicken place. Good fries too, a nice level of salt without being over the top. Don’t get there late though, I’ve seen the door locked up before closing time, at closing time they are out of there, not starting to close it down.

Amazing place. Been visiting on way to and from Sedona at last location, new location even better. Best chicken sandwich in the state from what we’ve had. The thighs are huge difference from the other places. Flavor on the rub is great. Wife gets Jens, I get med or hot, all heats have great flavor. New bbq is good too, everything we’ve had here in many visits is awesome. Great staff, easy parking, good place. Highly recommend.

Typically, I don't like the Cayenne pepper style of hot chicken but this was pretty good. The mac was creamy and the style that I prefer. Unfortunately, I didn't look at the whole menu and realized after I ordered they had pulled pork sandwiches available. Would definitely go back again.

NO COMPLAINTS!! My all time favorite is the Coop Style Mac and Cheese with the spice level are you clucking serious? Really brings the heat and food is fresh. Love watching them make my food. Definitely will be back. Highly recommend! Staff is great too.

"Pleasantly surprised!!" Never judge a book by its cover...We've driven past Flew the Coop since it opened and chalked it up to another fast food spot, and decided to keep on driving. BOY, WE WERE WRONG!! It's a real Nashville style chicken restaurant. Side options and all. The food is freshly made while you wait (it might take some time to prepare your order). It's absolutely delicious!! The staff is friendly and helpful. The interior feels like a road trip stop joint, loaded with red, black, and white themed decorations. I had the chicken sandwich (medium level), and it was perfect, just a smidgen of heat. My wife had a grilled chicken meal mild. She liked the fried okra. We were both very happy with our meals and will definitely be back.

This place is one of the best places to come to the VOC in a long time! Prices are fair and for the portions you get it is worth it!!! BBQ is great, but the shinning star of this place is the chicken, any of it, all of it! The Sammie is KING!!! The fries are always crisp, the dippies are amazing! I don’t know what the Campfire has in it but it is so good. Service is always great! I do wanna say, know your level when it comes to the spice, and don’t leave a bad review because it was “Too hot!” Owner has like 3 signs everywhere saying, know your heat level. I’m a local and have had delivery, take out, dine in. Eaten from here about 10 times always on point!

I've been to many Nashville hot chicken places, and this stands head and shoulders above the rest in recent memory. The chicken sizes are huge, and the batter is perfectly crisp and seasoned. The spice levels seem to skew towards the milder side. The medium spice level tasted more like mild. The sides are great with good portion sizes. The fried okra and french fries were especially good. The macaroni and cheese was decent but the cheese could use a bit more complexity. The banana cream pie was probably the weakest part of this dinner. The pie was okay but could use a more substantial banana base. But since this is a chicken place, I'm giving it five stars because the chicken is seriously that good.

Tried them out on a random weekday in August. We were the only patrons during our stay. We both had the "mild" chicken sandwich, one with fries, the other with coleslaw. The platters arrived fresh and hot and it was good, the chicken breast freshly cooked, moist, with a crunchy crust. And as much as we like spicy, the spicy heat was too much for a "mild" classified sandwich though. And we ended up leaving much of our meal behind. Everything had a little too much spice, especially for a "mild" selection. Even the cole slaw was too spicy. But it was all fresh, the service was efficient and you have views of the rocks even if you are in front of a gas station. Its a valuable addition to the VOC restaurants!

Service is great! Everything were so fresh! The fries were heaven! Huge portion! My sister and I could probably have shared the just one sandwich and one fries! There are ample seating! Bathrooms are shared with the jewelry store next door.

Friendly helpful service Constant. Huge Fried chicken sandwich I'm a fan of the side. Fried okra, and fried pickles The dipping sauce's are all great. Spacious Plenty of bathrooms shared with Safeway gastation

They moved locations and now have a drive through. Which is awesome. My husband and son got grilled and I got the fried. My piece of chicken was much bigger. My son love the fry sauce. And the tots are yummy. We got medium heat and it had too much of a kick for us. Takes some time in the drive through, but I don't mind, that means it's cooked FRESH

Best breakfast burrito in town! The BBQ is better than Doc's BBQ up the street. The owner cares about what he is serving.

Step up to the counter and order. A big selection of all things chicken and others like pulled pork sammich, hot dog, etc. I ordered the chicken sammich (not spicy)and fries with comeback sauce. The fries were like a toss between tots and fries as far as shape goes. The sandwich was cut in half which was perfect because it is quite the slab of chicken topped with coleslaw and pickles. My daughter got the chicken and waffles which consisted of 2 nice portions of chicken and she got the mild and it did have a little kick to the...the waffles were adorable...they were 4 little rounds ones the size of cookie but they were definitely waffles. It came ketchup, syrup and choices dipping sauce for the chicken. It was quick and the food was brought right to us.

Typically, I don't like the Cayenne pepper style of hot chicken but this was pretty good. The mac was creamy and the style that I prefer. Unfortunately, I didn't look at the whole menu and realized after I ordered they had pulled pork sandwiches available. Would definitely go back again.

My mistake. I didn't realize that the Camp verde location closed, and they moved to Sedona. I guess in the case of a restaurant moving, they can keep their previous reviews. I have nothing bad to say about my experience. It is actually a better location than before.

This is our first time coming thank to the advertising on KOLT country! This place is really incredible, with friendly employees. The food is fresh with so much flavor. The dining area is clean and well organized, giving you plenty of room. I absolutely love this place, and it's now our new favorite spot in Sedona!

I tried the chicken sandwich medium hot here and was seriously impressed. The chicken itself was juicy and flavorful, with generous, thick slices that made the sandwich really satisfying. The sweet coleslaw added a nice contrast, and the savory sauce brought it all together perfectly--it complimented both the slaw and the chicken without overpowering either. Everything felt balanced and well thought out. On the side, I went with the mac and cheese and fried okra. The mac was a definite win--super creamy, cheesy, and seasoned just right. Comfort food done right. The okra, on the other hand, was just okay. The batter was nice and crispy, but the actual vegetable inside lacked freshness. That said, at $4 for the portion, it still felt like a decent value. The location itself doesn't offer much outdoor seating, but the indoor space was bigger than I expected, with plenty of tables and room to sit and enjoy your meal. The service was great which also made the experience welcoming. My only real gripe is the overall price. With only one beverage, sides and a tip, the meal came out to nearly $60, which felt a little steep for what it was. Great flavors and quality, but definitely on the pricier side for a casual meal. Overall, I'd absolutely come back--especially for that sandwich and mac & cheese combo.

What a gem. I love hot dog. These have the little snap when bite into it. The fries are an unusual shape crispy on outside fluffy inside. The Nashville chicken. Wow. Thick crunchy coat. Flavorful. Chicken itself juicy. I got the little chicken tender on a slider. It was huge. I am sensitive to spice due to my chemo and the owner suggested no spice which was flavorful even without the spice I will be back.

We were visiting from out of town and ended up eating here 3 times as it was so addictive and many other spots in the valley were not really speaking to me. I got the grilled child sandwhich mild heat, deviled egg potato salad, and banana cream pie. The grilled chicken sandwich still has a kick in heat at mild heat level and was packed with flavor. The meat was juicy, well seasoned, bun toasted, coleslaw inside perfection, and the az comeback sauce addictive. The az comeback sauce is like a creamy, smokey bbq sauce with a bit of spice. I got extra to dip the sandwhich in. The deviled egg potato salad was not weirdly sweet like some places make it and complimented the meal. I like the crunchy bits on top of the pie. But it was all cream and no actual banana, and I personally like having banana peices in my banana cream pie. Seating is indoor and out door, vibe casual, and lots of drink options, like fun "healthier " soda brands. I never thought the best spicy grilled chicken sandwhich I would have would be in a small town in Arizona, but I look forward to going next time I pass through.

From time of writing this, it's been almost two months since I went. Don't remember the experience too much. I came in here after hiking cathedral rock during heaving snow. Was leaving my airbnb from Sedona to my airbnb in Phoenix. Looked up a place along the way to get a quick bite. Nothing too heaving before dinner. Inside was nice and clean and as expected after looking it up first before I got here. Don't remember the interaction that much, but I'll look at it that the service was good. I'm pretty sure I got one that was more on the spicier side but if I don't remember how it hit me. So then maybe I should've gotten it spicier. Either way don't remember it too much just remember going in and out and everything going as expected and what I wanted out of stopping by here. So I would recommend it.

So me and my husband aren't from around here but we came to Sedona for our anniversary, and we did a date night where we left our phones at home so we were just driving around till we found something and MAN am I glad we saw this place! We got the chicken sandwich meal I believe it was 15 dollars , it was the most amazing chicken sandwich I have ever had. Fresh quality you could really tell it was all scratch made . Even the dipping sauces and the fries oh my goodness they were so crunchy and amazing! The service was just as great so really just a 10/10 for us! Oh and don't forget to add the apple pie and ice cream, that was amazing ! Side note the sandwich was 15, but the size of the sandwich is 100 percent worth it . Me and my husband shared and we were stuffed

Highly recommend you stop by the service is great. The vibes are great. The food is great. Sidewinder fries are some of the best fries I've ever had. The chicken is excellent. The comeback sauce is extremely noteworthy as well.

We didn't know what to expect for a small place on the side of a highway but they were delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful and my son said his hot dog was good. Limited on the seating but it doesn't take long to get your food and eat. Service was good too.

Love this place! Really good food and reasonable priced. Immensely enjoyed the sammie, slaw, pickles, bread and huge piece of cajun seasoned chicken. I don't live close by but it's worth the drive.

Incredible Nashville hot chicken. Chicken n waffles were amazing! Juicy chicken with the right amount of crunch. Mini waffles were absolutely delicious.

The staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and provided valuable information. They graciously offered samples of several side dishes prior to purchase. The sandwich was outstanding, and I fully intend to return in the future.

It's good (not great) food, no doubt about that. I l have had it more than a couple of times. The only bad are the prices. It is too high. I get supply costs and all that jazz but not worth more than a couple of trips a year due to the prices.

Popped in here after staying at a nearby hotel. It did not disappoint! Staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu. And the food was delicious! I had the sandwich, mild, and it was absolutely delicious and flavorful (a bit spicer than I expected, but still good). I did it in had a side of fries, and I loved the shape and taste of their fries. My dad had the tenders, mild, with the cowboy beans and macaroni and cheese. I also had a side of fried okra. They have several different dipping sauces you can try as well. I definitely recommend this place.

Stopped on my way back home and was well worth the food. Recommended You order at counter so service is good

I think this place hits or misses based on the time you go. It's in a small town, off the main highway in Camp Verde, & I'm sure good help is hard to find consistently on holidays, weekends, etc. We hit a busy time, mid week, late lunch hour, so it was all fresh food, w/lots of workers available. The chicken sandwich is HUGE, shared between 2 people. 2 large tenders, one per 1/2 sandwich. Brioche bun was perfect, soft, held up, but toasted on the inside and maintained that crunch until the last bite! Slaw, pickles and comeback sauce to top it off. We got it hot, I didn't think it was too hot. Hattie B's in Nashville's Hot was x2 of this hot. Might go up a level to "AZ hot" next time, I like spice. Fries are unique, like a curly wedge, crisp outside soft fluffy inside. Winner! Worth the stop.

The meal was very satisfying, and was hot and tasty. The fries are terrific and the spicy chicken was very good. I would recommend this place. The only negative is the prices are high, but the portions are large.

Chicken is just chicken, right? Wrong. This chicken is on a whole other level--perfectly crispy on the outside, locking in all the juicy goodness and keeping the meat incredibly tender. Every bite bursts with flavor.

Holy smokes!! The food completely exceeded our expectations, it was so delicious! I cut my sandwich in half and the chicken was so juicy it was dripping down. The portion of chicken was generous and the Mac n cheese had a great flavor. The service was friendly and quick and the place was nice and clean. Overall it was an excellent choice and we will most definitely return for another sandwich and to try more sides! They also had an ice cream shop that smelled amazing, and they want to give that a try next time for sure!

Don't walk:) RUN!!! I'm so excited Josh decided to bring his insanely DELICIOUS kitchen to Sedona! Best full menu I've had in months! Every side dish, dipping sauce & of course the Star of the Show 'Fried Chicken' was cooked to perfection! Oh & the Lemonade in the jars was a home run too. Everything tasted super fresh & the service was stellar. The cafe is quite spacious & super clean. Being a local FOODIE here, God answered my prayers. FTC will be our staple when we go out to eat on date nights I just hope once the word gets out, we will still find a table!

Went through the drive thru. Ordered two different meals. They gave us rotten milk for the kids milk. Most of the items did not even have lids. They were just covered with foil. My child could've gotten seriously ill from drinking their rotten milk. I am just happy I always check his things before I feed him so I end up being the one to blow chunks sipping on the rotten milk cup and not him. Please have your employees get their food handlers cards so they know not to serve rotten food items, though it should be common sense sometimes it is overlooked.

The chicken was delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient. The environment was clean and pleasant.

We were famished when we stopped here on our way back to Phoenix, and boy, I'm so glad we did! Marco enthusiastically greeted us and really took the time to explain the menu and offer recommendations. He even gave us a sample of the mild spice, which helped us choose our spice level more wisely; it turned out to be way too fiery for us! But Jen's style was perfect. The pieces of chicken were huge and delicious, and the homemade sauces were fantastic. We ate outside on the little patio, and when we walked back in to return our trays, the owner, Josh, asked how everything was. He was sincerely interested in our response, and he even further explained the ingredients and their process. I had earlier seen him shake another guest's hand when the guy left, and he kindly did the same with my husband as we prepared to leave. The food was great, but it was once again the human element that set this place apart.

Marcos is an amazing employee with great attitude! Food is amazing as always. Az hot is one of the best even if burns my mouth

I'm visiting from Nashville and this reminded me of home so much! I was really surprised! Loved the Coop style Mac and cheese. Lots of food! Must try if you want a little taste of Nashville in the heart of Arizona.

Food was very good. Service wasn't as issue as you order at the counter and they bring you the food. Medium sauce is very good but the heat downy hit at first due to the slaw. Could have handled the hot but the medium had good heat without killing the taste of the chicken. Wife had the chicken salad sandwich which is made with the hot chicken and it was very good.

Probably some of the best fried chicken I've had in a while! Very last minute decision to come here because My husband and I were at the African safari place nearby and they were not too many restaurants in the area. The food at the safari wasn't the best so we decided to go out and grab something else to eat. Husband found this place and it had good reviews so we decided to give it a go. Honest Opinion: the hot fried chicken here is so good, it got me hooked on fried chicken! I went and got fried chicken from some other places two times that week! Other places were not as crispy though. The fried chicken here remained crispy even a good 30 minutes after we left the place with the order! I got the Caesar salad with hot crispy chicken tenders. What a lovely combination! I don't need too much of the Caesar dressing because the chicken was so good with the salad on its own. I could have totally gone for more chicken! My husband got the AZ Chicken Sandwich but somehow thought of keeping it healthy and went with a mild grilled chicken instead. He's usually the one to go for the crispy stuff but somehow it was me this time. Very good call. The chicken on his sandwich was really fresh and cooked perfectly as well. The flavor of the sauce on the outside didn't stick as much because it was a big chunk of chicken and on the inside ended up being a little bit more plain. It did go well in his sandwich though. There was a lot of sauce in that sandwich! He also got the Pineapple Chamoy Coleslaw on the side instead of fries. He seemed to like the cause of a. It did have a little bit of a sweet taste to it. I tried some with my salad and it did go well. Didn't end up finishing the entire thing because it was actually quiet a decent serving!

Such good chicken! I loved it supper nice people. Clean restrooms. BEST FRENCH FRIES!!!

Spicy hot chicken. They warn you .... Please choose your heat level wisely. No refunds. Had the sandwich, fries, and spicy ranch as a side. My wife had the "Are you cluckin serious" hot level with a single tender .... One bite and it she said oh I got light headed. Chicken and waffles for me. Good luck and enjoy.

All our food had amazing flavor! Even better than the flavor of the food was the customer service, which is hard to find these days! I have food allergy and the staff were so willing to help ensure what I ordered would be safe. This is going the extra mile because many times I get moans and groans when I ask about my allergy. We even got some ice cream for dessert which was enjoyed as well. This place is well worth the stop I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

This is probably the best Nashville chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. The fries are fantastic as well. Plus, absolutely every restaurant in Sedona and the surrounding areas is grotesquely overpriced. This place is not, you actually get a very good value for your money.

The food was temperature hot and spice level was awesome! Medium is sufficient! The Mac n cheese is the business it's creamy and dip your chicken in it! The sprite is just rite!

I am extremely disappointed. Despite reading many great reviews, our experience with the food was far from fantastic. We ordered food for our family of five and spent over $90, only to receive mediocre food. The chicken was dry, but the most disappointing item was the fried pickles. They were highly overcooked to the point of being uneatable--hard as rocks. What bothers me the most is that the staff must have known they were overcooked because of their hard texture, yet they still chose to serve them. Due to this experience, we have decided that we will never visit again. Jay Bird's Nashville Chicken in Sedona is the place to go!

I had heard of this place last time we drove north. We were now driving to Sedona via Cottonwood so here was our chance. It is right at the Camp Verde exit and surrounded by some national franchises. The warnings about the heat of the chicken were everywhere. I started with a tender with mild heat and a side of potato salad. My husband and son shared a tender basic with the fries. The chicken was excellent and the dry rub was flavorful and just enough heat for me. The potato salad was a good contrast. The fries were terrific. I would describe them as thick chips. And then there were the dipping sauces. We tried the garlic aioli, Arizona campfire, and bbq. All went well with the chicken. The fries were gone before I could dip those. We will be back on other trips north. There are other sides and sauces to try. They also have hot dog choices and ice cream. Seating in and outside.

Super friendly, super tasty! We got the AZ Famous Chicken Sandwich, Hot & Fries. So delicious! The hot is good, tasty - not overly spicy, no numb tongue. Just good flavor~ Fries were crispy & perfect!

Excellent hot chicken sandwich. French fry shape was interesting, plenty of crunchy and puffy parts of the potato. Sauces are great. Remember that mild level is still a bit spicy. Location is very close to highway, in the same mall as the drive thru Starbucks.

Where to start. First of all, this place is pretty cool. The chicken is juicy and not dry. The buns are tasty too. The service is impeccable. I believe the owner was helping me when I stopped by and he is a customer service rock star. Make sure you support your local establishments.. Getting one for the road when I head back to Cali.

Was staying in the area for the weekend and wanted to grab a bite to eat before hitting the road back home. Decided to try this place out from a local's recommendation. Did not disappoint. Got the medium and hot chicken tenders with potatoes salad and fries. All of it was incredible. The dipping sauces were also amazing. The service was good, the cashier answered all my questions and made some great recommendations. The food came out pretty fast and was delivered to our table outside. The weather was nice and the views were great! Definitely recommend pulling off the highway to try it out.

Great food! We were headed back from the Grand Canyon and stumbled upon this place- we can't wait to go back! Juicy chicken that tastes so fresh and the best ranch I've ever had!

This place is a total rip off of another hot chicken place with hat in the name and the second letter in the alphabet-- and I love it. Really similar too. Good spices. Sides good, even had fried okra which is a plus. Good selection of saucers. Service was fast. Cool ambiance. I can't believe this isn't a chain. It's so like the one in vegas. When the other choices are the usual fast food places this was a no brainer. Only little nitpick..crust doesn't stick to the chicken as good as others.. Maybe they're honing their technique. Forgivable tho. Hope they franchise into Phx..

Absolutely fresh, delicious and generous portions. Why go anywhere else for a chicken sandwich?

Great AZ hot chicken. Whew it was so good my eyes were watering but couldn't stop eating because it was kickin great. Go for the AZ hot

Love this place! Super fresh and spicy. Yummm :) I love how I can choose the spicy level and get to choose two sides with a combo. I got potato fries and coleslaw as sides, and fries were so crispy outside and soft inside, I'm not a huge fan of wedge, but this is something between regular fries and wedge, and I really loved it! And the coleslaw! The sauce was too good. Creamy and spicy. I could just have their slaws too. And the chicken sandwich!! I really liked how crispy and flavorful the chicken was, yet it was moisture and tender inside. Nom nom ;) Plus, the person who works here (not sure if he's the owner) is super friendly. He brought us (2 human 1 pup) a heater - we were sitting outside because of our pup, and that was really nice of him! Anyways would come back here again!