Hill Country

We were in the flatiron district visiting the indoor play place Appleseeds and needed a quick bite. Too cold for Shake Shack. So we opted for the yellow door at Hill Country Chicken. Touted as the "Not All Fried Chicken is Created Equal" spot. The chicken was delicious, tender and well seasoned. I got Chicken Tenders (3 for $7.50) and Tage devoured the Texas Hand Roll ($9) with Fried Avocado. My only problem was that there was more of a crispy, flakier batter. You MUST order a side of the cheesy fried mashed potatoes, by far the best thing on the menu. I'd go back just to order that! One of our favorite things featured at Hill country is Boylan's drinks are on tap featuring Cane Cola, Root Beer, Grape, Orange, Lemon and Black Cherry.

For kids they have the "Kid's Coop" with 2 tenders (they are huge), fries and a drink for $6.50. There are large tables, high chairs and booster seats with plenty of room to finagle strollers and other winter gear. Just be prepared to order quickly because it's set up cafeteria style where you order your chicken, sides, desserts and drink then pay at the end.

Dessert was good, not amazing. With a few mini pie cups ($3 each) we tried the coconut cream and the Texas Billionaire (chocolate with chocolate chips, pecans and marshmellows). They weren't fresh and the pie dough wasn't to my liking, but I imagine their pie shakes ($6) will be fantastic in the summer time.

HILL COUNTRY
1123 Broadway (corner of 25th)
212.257.6446
hillcountrychicken.com

This isn't for the faint at heart!