Brave Idiot

We got the delicious Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and tenders, as well as the Pesto Pasta Salad and homemade sauces including Big Cat Sauce, Maple Mustard, Hot Chicken Mayo, and Ranch. All of it was SO GOOD!!!!! This was our first time in Nashville and this place was highly recommended when I searched online. I'm glad we chose this place. Definitely recommend!

When my son asked for a chicken sandwich for his birthday, I knew the Foodies of Nashville group would point me in the right direction. I messaged Brave Idiot late on a Sunday night to ask about their setup with No Quarter, specifically whether it was family-friendly and open for our 15 and 20 year old “kids,” and they replied almost immediately with helpful details (yes to kids, the bar even offers drinks for them, and pinball machines if you’re into that—FYI for anyone else needing that info). Brave Idiot is only open Thursday-Sunday though and I wasn’t sure if my son would want to wait that long to celebrate his birthday. Fast forward a few days, we ended up driving out in pouring rain, grabbed our order from the food truck in the alley (without mentioning my message), and took it insi

Incredible place! We went hot chicken tasting around Nashville and I have to say, Brave Idiot takes the cake by far. It is leagues above Hattie B’s or Prince’s. The chicken is actually hot and tastes delicious even if you are dying. I got a 6/10 and it was enough to make me sweat and I consider myself as someone with high spice tolerance (I used to regularly eat buldak 2x spicy). We ordered the hot chicken sandwich and both of their available sides - the hash browns and the pesto pasta salad. The chicken is delightful - every bite had a perfect crispy crunch and the chicken did not have a single unseasoned area. The sides were both fantastic as well. Not to mention they also give 10% discounts to cat owners if you show them pictures of your fur children. Very unique perk and a lovely add

Had the 4, 6, and 8... Would say that the four is what I would call default Nashville hot chicken... Just hot enough that you know that's what you've got and what I was sort of expect anywhere... The six was awesome almost the sweet spot... The eight didn't kill us but it's just a little past the edge of normal... Do this only if you are a spice enthusiast!

Scale: I had Prince's "Hot" (there is up to XXX Hot there) the day before, and it was decently hot but I finished the meal. I was a brave idiot for getting a 7 despite warnings from the patient owner to reconsider. I couldn't finish two strips as my mouth was just on a meltdown. Food was well presented, and chicken looked crispy and was breaded beautifully. They got benches to sit on, but BYOW (bring your own water) if you arrive before the adjacent restaurant opens. Next time I will get a 4.