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nashville hot chicken

Calgary

Burnin Bird

4.5(342)

Calgary Nashville hot chicken spot serving fresh fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, animal fries, and customizable heat levels.

nashville hot chicken · southern fried chicken · american · fast casual

Closed · opens 11:30 AM
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At Burnin’ Bird, we serve Nashville hot chicken in Calgary’s Beltline, letting every guest choose their own heat journey—from Naked and Mild to Hot AF. Our menu centres on freshly made fried chicken, including sandwiches, tenders, and Burnin’ Animal Fries, paired with apple cider slaw, pickles, and Come Back sauce.We keep things casual and made fresh, using natural ingredients and locally sourced products wherever possible. Alongside our hot chicken, we offer crinkle-cut fries, creamy salads, classic soft drinks, local beer, and deep-fried desserts.

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Reviews

4.5(342)

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Helia
If you’re into Nashville Hot Chicken, Burnin Bird is a great spot to try. I went for the Xtra Hot once and it was honestly too much for me, but I’m still glad I tried it. Since then, I usually stick with the hot level, which hits a better balance.The flavor is really good, not just heat for the sake of it, and the chicken itself tastes fresh every time.
2 months ago
Rashma Aminzadah
Amazing staff, helped a lot with the menu as well, very quick to order and got my food in 5 minutes. I ordered a mozzarella stick with ranch on the side, you can choose comeback sauce but I prefer ranch, the spice level was medium but it was so perfect and crispy and cheesy! definitely will go back for more! Please check it out when you can very delicious!
2 months ago
Jeremiah Hunter
Great chicken. Prices on the burger and chicken strips are okay but it is expensive if you're ordering chicken pieces. $29 for a six piece is steep. Then add on $8 for fries and gravy that's quite a lot for fries and gravy.But I'd come back and try the burger or the chicken strips because the hot chicken flavoring is amazing. The "naked" fry is also solid if you like unflavored fried chicken.The server and cook was also great. So really enjoyed the service.
4 months ago
Tamilore Alabi
I’ve been in store and ordered online, specifically their animal fries with four chicken tenders and slaw. I waited the whole week to reward myself with this today, ordered online and got the most minimal sauce on the chicken, practically no sauce on the slaw, with pieces of cabbage that were cut, not shredded, and I’ve had their small fries so many times that I know that they gave me way less today. I’m so mad, I could cry. I’m so hangry, best bet is for you to go in store tbh.
2 months ago
Selena Lakhani
Dave’s hot chicken is trash compared to burnin bird! They also have really good fried Oreos! Hot is a nice flavour level of spice. Might do extra hot next time!!
3 months ago

Guest testimonials

Helia
If you’re into Nashville Hot Chicken, Burnin Bird is a great spot to try. I went for the Xtra Hot once and it was honestly too much for me, but I’m still glad I tried it. Since then, I usually stick with the hot level, which hits a better balance. The flavor is really good, not just heat for the sake of it, and the chicken itself tastes fresh every time.
2 months ago
Rashma Aminzadah
Amazing staff, helped a lot with the menu as well, very quick to order and got my food in 5 minutes. I ordered a mozzarella stick with ranch on the side, you can choose comeback sauce but I prefer ranch, the spice level was medium but it was so perfect and crispy and cheesy! definitely will go back for more!
2 months ago
Selena Lakhani
Dave’s hot chicken is trash compared to burnin bird! They also have really good fried Oreos! Hot is a nice flavour level of spice. Might do extra hot next time!!
3 months ago
Valentina
Went in on Sunday with the family and was met with great service and amazing staff one in particular stood out to us which was the chef I believe his name was David. My family and I had a great chat with him and bonded over shared Latino heritage he’s a really lovely young man. We will definitely be back for more. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $10–20
03.11.2025
Cory
We ordered two Animal Fries—one mild and one hot—along with the apple cider coleslaw, and the food was fantastic! The chicken tenders were perfectly crispy and juicy, bursting with flavor. The apple cider coleslaw is a must-try, and the Comeback sauce is incredible. Once the spice cools down, I can’t wait to order again!
01.05.2024
Sommer
Burnin Bird never disappoints. The heat level is perfect for mild, and even the naked wings with the animal sauce are fantastic. I also always enjoy the Deep Fried Oreo Cookies. Burnin Bird has become our new go-to spot to order from, with a menu full of delicious options!
01.05.2024

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Closed · opens 11:30 AM

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606 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2, Canada

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