Welcome to Bred Hot Chicken - Costa Mesa
At Bred Hot Chicken in Costa Mesa, flavorful heat meets culinary creativity. Born out of a passion for Nashville-style hot chicken, this eatery serves up mouthwatering dishes like their signature Slider Chicks and Chick N’ Waffles, all crafted with care and bold spices. Located in the vibrant Lab Anti-Mall, the restaurant emphasizes customer satisfaction with attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Each dish, from juicy tenders to delectable banana pudding, is made to order, ensuring freshness and quality. With generous portions and a seamless blend of flavors, Bred Hot Chicken promises an unforgettable dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more.
- 2930 Bristol St suite A104, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Hotline: (714) 696-9468
Welcome to Bred Hot Chicken - Costa Mesa, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Costa Mesa, California. Located at 2930 Bristol St, Suite A104, this vibrant eatery specializes in Nashville hot chicken, tantalizing wings, and delicious sandwiches that are sure to ignite your taste buds. If you’re in search of that perfect blend of flavor, spice, and comfort, look no further than this restaurant.
Stepping into Bred Hot Chicken, you’re greeted by a modern yet inviting atmosphere, reflective of The Lab Anti-Mall where it resides. The buzz of satisfied diners sets the stage for what promises to be an outstanding dining experience. Patrons rave about the exceptional customer service, making each visit feel personal and welcoming.
- Entrees That Delight:
- The Chick N' Waffles - a heavenly pairing of thick Belgian waffles and juicy tenders, drizzled with syrup for that perfect sweet and savory balance.
- The Big O' Sandwich - packed with two jumbo tenders, slaw, and comeback sauce on a fresh brioche bun! This sandwich is a crowd favorite and promises generous portions to satisfy hunger.
- Don’t miss the Juicy Tenders, known for their large size and flavor, making them a must-try that will not disappoint.
- Flavorful Sides:
- Seasoned Crinkle Cut Fries - perfectly crispy, they are a classic accompaniment to any meal.
- The house-made pickles are a delightful touch, offering that tangy crunch that complements the richness of the chicken.
- Decadent Desserts:
- Finish off your meal with the Ol' Chocolate Eclair, a rich pudding layered dessert that promises to be a sweet ending to your flavorful feast.
Customer feedback consistently highlights the quality and flavor of the dishes. Reviewers have described the tenders as delightfully crispy yet moist, with just the right amount of spicy heat. Those daring enough to try the premium spice levels often find the experience thrilling, yet rewarding.
The overall vibe of Bred Hot Chicken exudes warmth, evident from the smiles of the staff to the music that fills the air, enhancing your dining experience. Whether you choose to dine in or grab takeout, the memories—and delicious flavors—are sure to linger long after your meal.
In conclusion, Bred Hot Chicken - Costa Mesa isn’t just a place to eat; it's a celebration of Nashville hot chicken culture, where each dish tells a story. Come prepared to savor some of the best fried chicken in the area, enjoy friendly service, and indulge in exciting flavors that will leave you coming back for more.

Amazing customer service and food, definitely will be back! Such a breath of fresh air!

You order and pay at the tablet upfront when you walk in. Be careful with the sauce labeled spicy. They aren't playing it is. Chicken was flavorful and juicy with a great crunch. I chose spicy flavor on the chicken and I'll never go above that but again chicken still tasted good. Waffles were solid, good touch of powdered sugar was nice. Great music loved the vibe! My only small thing was that I wasn't greeted when I came in BUT they did try to assist me with my order and they offered a water cup which I greatly appreciated. I'll be back to try other items.

Always a great place for hot chicken. One of the best in the area. 10/10 would recommend for Nashville hot style tenders! Very filling and flavorful as the tenders can be quite large.

Bred was a lot better than what I was expecting. It's located in The Lab Anti-Mall which is a really cute location. The space inside the restaurant was also clean and the service was fair. For food, I ordered the slider chicks and fries. For spice level, I ordered spicy, which is the second highest. The spice level was perfect. It wasn't too spicy, it was a satisfying burn so it lives up to its description on the menu. The chicken strips they give are big and I loved it. There's a lot of meat and it was also juicy and crunchy. The fries were standard, they lacked seasoning, but I came here for the chicken sandwiches anyway.

I've been wanting to try this chicken sandwich forever, and I finally got the opportunity... let me just say this was by far one of the absolute best, chicken sandwiches that I have ever had. $14 very quick and awesome service nice place honestly it's a pretty decent place to sit and eat and it's not overly loud. The chicken sandwich was not only big. It was meaty. It was as spicy as I wanted it to be which is pretty freaking hot and flavor that came out of this thing was amazing. This place I will absolutely be back to.

Love this halal chicken spot! Used to track them down in their food truck but now they have this spot in Costa Mesa and I try to go anytime I'm in the area! Hands down the best fried chicken place I've ever had. There's so much competition but I love that Bred uses generous portions and amazing spices and flavor. Their banana pudding is *chefs kiss* They are always super friendly as well and I love their customer service. My family also tried their fried turkey during thanksgiving and it was such a surprise! We loved it with their gravy. Decent price too.

Probably the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever had. I had the Big O' Sandwich with Ghost Pepper Burn, Seasoned Crinkle-Cut Fries and a soda. My coworker had the Big O' Sandwich with Spicy Satisfying Burn, Seasoned Crinkle-Cut Fries and a soda. It was almost too much sandwich to finish but didn't want to waste one bite. The people behind the counter were very nice and helpful. You could tell they were very proud to put out such a good product. When I am in the area, I will be back. Feel the burn.

If you looking for one of the best Nashville hot chicken, this is the place for you! We got the juicy 4 piece tenders and chick & waffles. The tenders were big, tender, juicy and full of flavor from their very own homemade seasoning. Paired with the comeback sauce, it just packed with even more flavorful deliciousness! They have a regular comeback sauce in the clear plastic and the spicy ones in black. Additional note, their comeback sauce goes well with other food outside of this establishment, like chicken nuggets, in & out burgers, and more! They offer their comeback sauce in a bottle now to take home, which last about a week or so. Now on the chick & waffles. The chicken tenders is same just served with their freshly made hot of the griddle. The waffles are hot, soft, fluffy, and delicious that my kids loved it. Here is the best part, I make a waffle chicken sandwich and pour the maple syrup on. Now, that changed the whole taste dynamic. I'll leave it at that to your imagination. Let me know once you tried it. Last, I tried everything else and they're all outstanding especially their banana bread pudding and Sugar Honey Ice Tea is the sh*#

Facility was clean, service was great, and the food was fresh. We were served pretty quick on a Saturday afternoon. We were also greeted right away when we came in which always feels welcoming. We had the 2-piece chicken tenders, chicken sandwich, and chicken and waffles. All served with mild spice. It was perfect! The fries were also great.