Philly cult favorite Love & Honey Fried Chicken is finally flapping into Brooklyn, with its first New York City outpost set to open this month just steps from Barclays Center. The chef-founded chain, famous for its hand-dredged, fried-to-order chicken and house banana pudding, is aiming to start serving on the Flatbush Avenue strip around July 23. It is one more high-end fried chicken player in a stretch already crowded with wings, tenders and sandwich spots.
Love & Honey lists a “COMING SOON” location at 229 Flatbush Avenue and invites locals to text a Brooklyn number at 646-609-0856 for updates. According to Time Out, the restaurant, founded in 2017 by Culinary Institute of America grads Laura and Todd Lyons, is timing its debut for the pre- and post-event rush from Barclays Center. The company has been steadily growing beyond its Northern Liberties roots as it rolls out franchised locations.
What To Expect On The Menu
The menu leans hard into fried-to-order chicken: sandwiches, tenders and wings backed up by classic sides and scratch-made desserts, including that much-hyped banana pudding regulars in Philly swear by. The chain highlights a process that starts with brining, then hand-dredging and frying in small batches, before finishing each order with a light drizzle of honey, according to a company press release. That chef-driven, premium fast-casual model is the core of the brand’s pitch as it tries to win over New York taste buds outside Philadelphia.
Where It Lands In Brooklyn
The Flatbush corridor near the arena has become prime real estate for chicken concepts and casual counters, with neighborhood staples and newcomers fighting for both game-night and everyday traffic. Recent arrivals like Pies ’n’ Thighs’ Flatbush outpost signal strong demand for quality fried chicken in the area, according to Eater NY. With Love & Honey only a short walk from Barclays Center, it is well-positioned to become a go-to stop for concert crowds and Nets fans, even as it jumps into Brooklyn’s packed sandwich and takeout scene.
Opening Details And Sourcing
Love & Honey currently shows the Flatbush address on its Brooklyn page with a “COMING SOON” notice, and would-be regulars are encouraged to sign up or text the listed number for opening-day details. The brand points to a Delaware supplier and notes that its birds are raised without antibiotics, a sourcing detail the owners call out on the Love & Honey “Our Chickens” page. Expect counter service, a tight menu and, if Philly’s enthusiasm is any indication, some serious lines during the first few weeks.
