Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Austin: 1:21 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (512) 469-0002 to confirm.
About Happy Chicks
Happy Chicks is a chicken restaurant you'll find at 214 E 6th St in Austin, Texas. It's part of our guide to 1,661 restaurants, cafes and bars in Austin. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Happy Chicks is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Happy Chicks's menu features 71 dishes and drinks across 6 sections, including Tender Bender, Chicken, Salads, Sides, and Sauces. Listed prices range from $3.29 to $276.09, with a typical item around $19.79. Menu highlights include 8 Oz. Happy Sauce, Little Chick, and Happy Salad.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: parking. Reservations are accepted; call (512) 469-0002 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Restaurant
- Address
- 214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (512) 469-0002
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Menu
- 71 items · $3.29–$276.09
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Happy Chicks’s weekday schedule with 35 other chicken restaurants in Austin. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 89% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 96 hours a week, about the same as the local median (94 hours). 74% of chicken restaurants in Austin open on Sundays, and Happy Chicks is one of them.
Compared with 35 other chicken restaurants in Austin that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken restaurants in Texas
Based on 20 menus with 807 priced items from chicken restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $8.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.84 and $16.00.
At Happy Chicks the median listed price is $19.79, higher than the typical $8.00 for chicken restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pie | 25% | $1.99 |
| Chicken | 25% | $8.89 |
| French Fries | 25% | $3.99 |
| Green Beans | 20% | $2.99 |
| Mashed Potatoes | 20% | $2.99 |
| Corn Nuggets | 20% | $2.94 |
Calculated from 20 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Happy Chicks there are 133 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 258 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (53), Cafes & Coffee (40), Mexican & Tex-Mex (23), and Burgers & Fast Food (12).
Competition is light: 2 other chicken restaurants are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is Raising Cane's, 1.0 mi away.
104 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaRoppolo's Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & Coffee1886 Café & Bakery< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanLa Sangucheria< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodP. Terry's< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a chicken restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Happy Chicks's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Happy Chicks open on Sunday?
Yes, Happy Chicks is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Happy Chicks located?
Happy Chicks is located at 214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701.
What is the phone number of Happy Chicks?
You can call Happy Chicks at (512) 469-0002.
Does Happy Chicks offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Happy Chicks offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Happy Chicks?
The typical price range at Happy Chicks is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.29 to $276.09.
Does Happy Chicks take reservations?
Yes, Happy Chicks accepts reservations.
Is Happy Chicks wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Happy Chicks open late?
Yes – Happy Chicks is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Happy Chicks?
There are 258 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Happy Chicks. Nearby options include Roppolo's Pizza (< 0.1 mi), 1886 Café & Bakery (< 0.1 mi), and La Sangucheria (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other chicken restaurants near Happy Chicks?
2 other chicken restaurants within a mile. The closest is Raising Cane's, 1.0 mi away.
How much do chicken restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 20 menus with 807 priced items from chicken restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $8.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.84 and $16.00.
