Josh M.
Yelp
Once the Deep Ellum location closed (sadly near where I often stay downtown), I was happy to hear a new venue was opening in the Dallas area. I stopped by twice in October 2024 to try out the newly minted venue.
Having been to several locations across the nation (most at the original location in Nashville), I know what Hattie B's heat levels should be. For my palate, hot is a the perfect level of tolerable heat. No big deal going down, digesting, or aftermath (shall we say). Damn hot--which I often order as well--should make me tear up while eating, stomach begs for dairy, and causes eye swelling struggle when I take out my contacts for the night.
Two different visits, two different weeks, same meal (as seen for check-in photos)...sadly, the same experience--NO heat. While Damn Hot *looked* darker/brick red (like it typically does) my body responded no differently. And the truest test--taking out my contacts--wasn't anything challenging. Yelper Amari J. confirmed my challenge identifying too little heat as well.
My take away--the new Turtle Creek/Oak Lawn site has a few kinks to work out if we're to put it on the same par as other locations. I'm unsure of Yelper Rick V. and Brandon B.; maybe they're not used to heat levels?
I'm a HUGE fan of Hattie B's. If there's a location near where I'm traveling, it's a must visit for one of my meals. I can say the staff is crazy friendly, attentive, and supportive. If they can make the heat levels the same as other locations, I'll be back to enjoy the beautiful spice I know and love.