Nashville's Legendary Hattie B's Is Coming to Wicker Park — And It's Already Got History Here

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Wicker Park · March 4, 2026

Wicker Park's already-sizzling dining scene is about to get even hotter — literally. Nashville-based hot chicken institution Hattie B's has officially locked in a Wicker Park location at 1542 N. Damen Ave., with the restaurant potentially opening later this year or by early 2027. The news comes fresh off Hattie B's highly anticipated Wrigleyville debut, as the chain sets its sights on planting roots across multiple Chicago neighborhoods simultaneously.

For Wicker Park regulars, this signing carries a little extra meaning: Hattie B's actually tested the Chicago market with a one-day Wicker Park pop-up back in 2019 that drew enormous lines — proof that locals have been hungry for this homecoming for years. The Nashville-born chain is best known for its fiery hot-chicken sandwiches served in multiple heat levels, paired with classic Southern sides. If both its Wicker Park and River North locations move forward, Hattie B's will be anchoring itself in three distinct Chicago neighborhoods, cementing its commitment to the city in a big way.

With spring just around the corner and Damen Avenue buzzing with energy, this is shaping up to be a landmark year for Wicker Park's food corridor. Keep an eye on 1542 N. Damen Ave. for construction updates, and follow Hattie B's on social media for opening announcements. In the meantime, explore the neighborhood's many other dining gems — your next favorite Wicker Park spot might already be waiting.

Sources:
1. https://hoodline.com/2026/02/nashville-hot-spot-hattie-b-s-hits-wrigleyville-sets-sights-on-river-north-and-wicker-park/