Chic’en Eats Morningside

About Chic’en Eats Morningside

Chic'en Eats in Morningside brings authentic Southern-style Nashville hot chicken to Auckland, specialising in fresh, made-to-order fried chicken coated in spicy glazes. Operating under the motto that only the best takes a little longer, the kitchen focuses on succulent chicken crafted with genuine Southern culinary traditions.

Guests can tailor their heat preferences across four distinct spice tiers ranging from None and Mild up to Hot and Cluck'in Hot. Beyond classic bone-in dark and white quarters, the menu features loaded burgers, jumbo tenders paired with waffles, traditional sides like mac and cheese, and Southern-style comeback sauce.

Located on New North Road, the Morningside branch welcomes diners for lunch and dinner services throughout the week, offering pre-ordering for convenient store pickup as well as casual dine-in and takeaway options.

Chic'en Eats: Authentic Nashville Hot Chicken Finds a Home in Morningside

Bringing the distinct fire and crunch of Southern comfort food to Auckland, Chic'en Eats Morningside has quickly earned a reputation among fried chicken devotees. Rooted in traditional American hot chicken craft, the eatery operates on the guiding philosophy that 'only the best takes a little longer'—a promise reflected in chicken fried fresh to order, carefully glazed, and presented with classic Southern accompaniments.

At the core of the kitchen's appeal is its devotion to genuine Nashville-style recipes. Succulent cuts of chicken are slathered in flavorful spiced oil glazes designed to coat every crackle of crunchy coating. Diners have complete control over the heat profile, choosing from four heat tiers: None, Mild, Hot, and the searing Cluck'in Hot. Each chicken plate stays true to Tennessee custom, served alongside slices of soft white bread and crunchy dill pickles to cut through the fiery glaze.

Signature Sandwiches, Waffles, and Comfort Classics

While the bone-in quarters and wings remain enduring favorites, Chic'en Eats delivers an expansive menu designed to satisfy serious appetites. Sandwich lovers gravitate toward the One-hunga Buster, an imposing creation featuring a fried chicken breast stacked with Mississippi comeback sauce, pickles, coleslaw, melted cheese, fresh tomato, and golden onion rings on a toasted bun. Another standout is the Fireman Burger, which highlights crispy skin-on thigh paired with smoky BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, and crunchy slaw.

Those looking for the sweet and savory combination of Southern soul food can order the house chicken and waffles. Combinations include jumbo tenders or whole chicken wings layered across freshly made waffles, served with butter, garlic butter accents, maple syrup, and pickles.

Homestyle Sides and Practical Local Hospitality

No Southern chicken feast is complete without hearty sides, and Chic'en Eats Morningside rounds out its boards with comforting staples. Guests can choose between golden potato tots, classic fries, crisp coleslaw, and rich mac and cheese. For something deeply rooted in Southern tradition, the bacon braised greens offer a savory, gluten-free option simmered with smoky bacon.

Situated on New North Road, the Morningside location features dedicated trading windows across lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday. With online pre-ordering available for quick collection, it serves as both an easy takeout hub for neighborhood locals and a relaxed destination to indulge in lip-smacking Nashville spice.

Signature items

• One-hunga Buster
• Chicken Tenders Waffles
• Fireman Burger
• Quarter Dark
• Half Chicken
• Mac + Cheese

Menu

Sides

• Fries — Crisp golden potato fries.
• Potato Tots — Crispy bite-sized potato tots.
• Coleslaw — Traditional shredded vegetable slaw.
• Mac + Cheese — Creamy baked macaroni and cheese.
• Bacon Braised Greens — Savory braised greens simmered with bacon.

Drinks

• Soft Drink — Chilled canned soft drinks.
• Iced Tea — Refreshing cold iced tea.
• Iced Cold Brew Coffee — Smooth cold-brewed chilled coffee.

Extras

• Waffle — Two waffle pieces served with sweet maple syrup.
• Comeback Sauce — Signature house Mississippi comeback dipping sauce for fried chicken.
• Aioli Sauce — Creamy garlic aioli dip.
• Cheese for Burgers — Slice of melted cheese add-on.
• Syrup — Extra sweet syrup.
• BBQ Sauce — Gourmet barbecue dipping sauce.
• More Pickles — Extra portion of sliced pickles.
• Bacon — Crispy bacon strip add-on.

Combos & Baskets

• 3 Tenders & Chips — Three chicken tenders served with chips; choice of spice level.
• 3 Tenders & Waffles — Three chicken tenders served with waffles; choice of spice level.
• Family Combo — Large combo meal for groups; spice level customizable upon order.

Chicken Favorites

• Quarter Dark — One drum and one thigh quarter served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• Quarter White — One breast and one wing quarter served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• 3 Wings — Three whole wings served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• Wings — Choice of 6, 9, or 12 whole wings.
• Double Quarter White — Two white meat quarters served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• Double Quarter Dark — Two dark meat quarters served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• Half Chicken — One dark quarter and one white quarter served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• Double Tenders Basket — Double serving of chicken tenders served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.
• 4 Tenders — Four jumbo tenders (240g) served with pickles and bread; choice of spice level.

Sandwich & Waffles

• One-hunga Buster — Whole breast served on a toasted bun with comeback sauce, pickles, coleslaw, cheese, tomato, and onion rings.
• Brioche Bun Sandwich — Chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun with Mississippi comeback sauce, pickles, and coleslaw.
• Chicken Tenders Waffles — Four chicken tenders served over waffles with pickles, butter, and maple syrup.
• Chicken Wings Waffles — Three whole wings served over waffles with pickles, garlic butter, and maple syrup.
• Fireman Burger — Skin-on thigh served on a toasted brioche bun with gourmet BBQ sauce, pickles, bacon, cheese, comeback sauce, and coleslaw.
• OG Sandwich — Skin-on thigh served on a toasted brioche bun with pickles and comeback sauce.
• OG Sandwich Lunch Special — Lunchtime special of the classic OG sandwich on a toasted brioche bun.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chic'en Eats Morningside located?

Chic'en Eats Morningside is located at 609 New North Road, Morningside, Auckland.

What spice levels are available?

You can customize your chicken across four heat options: None, Mild, Hot, and Cluck'in Hot.

Does Chic'en Eats offer online ordering?

Yes, customers can pre-order their meals online and collect their orders directly at the Morningside store.

What traditional sides are served with chicken plates?

All chicken favorite plates come served with traditional pickles and sliced bread.

Is Chic'en Eats open on Mondays?

No, the Morningside branch is closed on Mondays, operating Tuesday through Sunday with lunch and dinner services.

Are vegetarian sides available?

Yes, sides such as Fries, Potato Tots, Coleslaw, and Mac + Cheese are marked vegetarian.

Are there gluten-free menu options?

The Bacon Braised Greens side is specifically designated as gluten-free on the menu.

Tips

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Good to know

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